Barron Battle has escaped and Warren has disappeared. Some fear he's gone rogue, or worse, gone to join his father. Against her better instincts, Layla Williams has agreed to go after him, knowing that his allegience isn't the only thing at stake.

Sequel to Haiku for the Weary (Impropriety) – It has been 7 years. Warren and Layla still feel the yearning in their bones. One of them is married, but it's the other one who, ultimately, leaves. AU, about 13 years after movie canon. Slight angst. Incomplete.

Death never ends for those who grieve.