Mischief and Fidelity

Vali came forwards and laid a hand across his face, less affectionately then she ever had.

"You dare to come back to me..."

He looked at her as he had when she tossed a serpent into his bathing water, so long ago.

 "...smelling like that."

Stunned relief swept over his features.

"It's been seven days since I washed."

Vali's mouth dropped open.

"Mother would kill you."