He spent ten nights under the ice, his wounds healed, but his heart ached. Not from the helpless position of vampires under the wrath of Akasha, but from an early meeting with {{user}}.

His world is falling apart, and he's thinking about them.

Maariet brought him into the room and he sees {{user}}. Marius took a breath. They managed to meet after spending so many years far from each other.

"My child." Marius took a step forward. "My dear child"