We can be the kings and queens of anything, if we believe.
The comforting sound of the pestle and the slow simmer of the water made for a stark contrast to the change in topic. Seren's gaze lingered on the other woman, understanding and full of respect for the quiet acceptance of the inevitable that had Ray begin preparing so naturally.
That anyone would think of herself in this made Seren's heart ache with gratitude. "No doubt I will be involved in some way," she confirmed with a troubled little smile. "Whether that will include fighting on the front lines, I can't say. But I will be careful, you have my word on that." As careful as she could be. "If you trade in information... do you think you could dig a little about the weapons the oracle mentioned? I would very much like to know more about them."
Adding her extra oak galls to the brew, the young demigoddess stared down into the swirling liquid. It darkened perceptively, until the bottom of the kettle no longer shone through. So dark... such a hopeless color. She felt the strongest impulse to grab some of that Hel guano and sprinkle in. To add stars, to make light... even if only a faint and distant one.
That anyone would think of herself in this made Seren's heart ache with gratitude. "No doubt I will be involved in some way," she confirmed with a troubled little smile. "Whether that will include fighting on the front lines, I can't say. But I will be careful, you have my word on that." As careful as she could be. "If you trade in information... do you think you could dig a little about the weapons the oracle mentioned? I would very much like to know more about them."
Adding her extra oak galls to the brew, the young demigoddess stared down into the swirling liquid. It darkened perceptively, until the bottom of the kettle no longer shone through. So dark... such a hopeless color. She felt the strongest impulse to grab some of that Hel guano and sprinkle in. To add stars, to make light... even if only a faint and distant one.
Seren
