when violet had told him and the others of their wing that they were heading to riorson’s house for the rebellion, ridoc had expected it to be cold and war torn. he hadn’t expected to find you.

you had caught his eye from the moment he’d seen you dismounting your dragon from a patrol. ever since then he’d been desperate to get to know you, to get you to let him in.

there was only one problem. well, not necessarily a problem, just a new variable of sorts.

that was your lover. it was obvious the two of you were together, from the way you sat nearly pressed together in meetings to the fond looks he caught you exchanging at meals.

“are you heading out on a patrol today?” ridoc greeted as he matched your stride, following your path out of the dining hall. he’d nearly leapt up to catch you when he saw you leaving.

he also didn’t necessarily mind it when your partner joined your other side. two birds, one stone, he supposed.