53. By the fireplace
The fire wavered and shook as it created an atmosphere of calm and warmth, Finn and Sophia were the only ones sitting at the fire, while seated beside each other, they avoided making eye contact as they conversed.

In the days leading up to this mission they had been alone multiple times and although they had picked up on each other's feelings, they were still awkward. "Do you want my advice, sir?" Dusk whispered and Finn instantly murdered the 'shut up!' He was about to scream.

"Good weather we have," Sophia said, looking away from the fire as she had just said one of the worst possible things she probably could've.

"Yeah good—- weather." Finn looked at the sky and chuckled. "I'm guessing you're just as nervous as I am."

Sophia finally turned her face and looked at him. "Was it that obvious?" She smiled and Finn walked closer as she did.

Since their accidental meeting that one evening in the dorms, they had been together throughout their time in the academy, and even after they graduat
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