every bait and switch was a work of art
Safrin shrugs her shoulders but offers no argument. Her long sight stretches farther than her daughter's optimism, but there is always hope when it comes to the hearts and minds of mortals. Perhaps Halo indeed will stand with the old gods one day.
Chuckling at Seren's answer, Safrin's head tilts back and forth as if to signify that her answer was only partially right. "True, but they are also not as valuable as the others. Even if they did break, it would be no great loss." Tossing all the balls into the air with a flourish, they shrink and shine, becoming stars that drift up toward the sky. "Priorities, my darling one. I have watched you attack every opportunity presented to you with the same zeal. The same fire, but...not everything deserves your attention in equal amounts." That Seren had inserted herself into situations did not concern her mother. That she would burn out too soon for having done so, did.
Chuckling at Seren's answer, Safrin's head tilts back and forth as if to signify that her answer was only partially right. "True, but they are also not as valuable as the others. Even if they did break, it would be no great loss." Tossing all the balls into the air with a flourish, they shrink and shine, becoming stars that drift up toward the sky. "Priorities, my darling one. I have watched you attack every opportunity presented to you with the same zeal. The same fire, but...not everything deserves your attention in equal amounts." That Seren had inserted herself into situations did not concern her mother. That she would burn out too soon for having done so, did.
you're the one prize i'd cheat to win
