i reach out to my lifeline, the angels laugh in paradise
He calls himself Ancient, and for a moment, Eleftheria is confused because he looks fairly young to them. Soon enough, they figure out that is what Ascendants are called now. They wonder idly why but is brought back to attention by Fox answering all their questions. He is very obliging in that respect, Eleftheria can now admit.
They can't help but chuckle a little at his description of his form. They would not have described the ferocious-looking Fyrhund in quite the same way. He could be quite awkward sometimes, but also kind in his actions, which El finds endearing. He does leave out one answer, though, and it is the how of the matter. They let it slide for now but make a note of it for later.
When he points out their destination, El supposes he would prefer to change the topic. They continue walking, perhaps with a little extra speed now, and are left to ponder. After a few minutes, they gasp quietly to themselves as they come to a revelation.
"You know, I bet that meat of yours is what attracted the allogator to us. So much for 'only when you allow it'." They giggle as they say it, voice lilted in a teasing manner, covering the bottom half of their face as if to hide their smile. After a moment, they realize Fox might take this in the wrong way and sobers their expression. "I mean, of course, I appreciate you helping me at all. Twice, even, counting the echo sharks. Once we get to the healer, you may go on your way if you wish. You've done too much for me already."
As they finished speaking, they noticed the light was changing as it approached sunset. They would likely have to walk back to the homestead in the dark by the time the healer finished. Perhaps, if the healer was kindly enough, they would lend El a bed for the night. Even a floor would be nice, so long as El was sheltered.
They can't help but chuckle a little at his description of his form. They would not have described the ferocious-looking Fyrhund in quite the same way. He could be quite awkward sometimes, but also kind in his actions, which El finds endearing. He does leave out one answer, though, and it is the how of the matter. They let it slide for now but make a note of it for later.
When he points out their destination, El supposes he would prefer to change the topic. They continue walking, perhaps with a little extra speed now, and are left to ponder. After a few minutes, they gasp quietly to themselves as they come to a revelation.
"You know, I bet that meat of yours is what attracted the allogator to us. So much for 'only when you allow it'." They giggle as they say it, voice lilted in a teasing manner, covering the bottom half of their face as if to hide their smile. After a moment, they realize Fox might take this in the wrong way and sobers their expression. "I mean, of course, I appreciate you helping me at all. Twice, even, counting the echo sharks. Once we get to the healer, you may go on your way if you wish. You've done too much for me already."
As they finished speaking, they noticed the light was changing as it approached sunset. They would likely have to walk back to the homestead in the dark by the time the healer finished. Perhaps, if the healer was kindly enough, they would lend El a bed for the night. Even a floor would be nice, so long as El was sheltered.
they say i am my own lifeline
ELEFTHERIA
