"Aye, you're bright as the early bird," I comment dryly, watching her yawn. At her request, I smile and reply, "Of course, leman."

And I lift her effortlessly into my arms and enter the hall, TKing the door shut behind us. I'm very far from my home system and the Empire - thank the Fates - and have no clue how long I'll live, given the givens. But it should be for a good time yet, and I'll remain just as strong as I always have for that, too.

Sarah is so light in my arms.

I TK the door to our rooms open in plenty of time, opening both sides so it's nice and comfortably wide for us to pass through. They're double doors, all part of the Torchwood look.

Royal apartments, indeed.