i reach out to my lifeline, the angels laugh in paradise
El was oblivious to Sohalia's concern as their exhaustion was finally starting to settle in. Their muscles felt heavy as they remembered that they had been traveling nonstop for who knew how long before running into this girl.
They nodded at Sohalia's words and said, "Thank you," once more, even though it didn't feel like enough. There weren't enough words Eleftheria could say that could express the gratitude they were feeling at making a new connection with such a kind person.
"I want to repay you, somehow. I don't know what I could do for you, but I would be willing to do most things. Maybe I could help track down that poacher? Actually, that might not be the best idea..." El was well aware that their skills in fighting and tracking were not the best.
"Anyway, I hope to see you again soon, perhaps around the Refuge. Let me know if you think of any favors. In the meantime, I'm in your debt." They really needed rest more than anything at the moment, so they stood to inquire about renting a room. Before leaving, they put a hand on Sohalia's shoulder and gave her a warm, genuine smile, the first of its kind they had shown to her. Then, they walked away, looking forward to sleeping in a soft bed for the first time in a while.
---FIN---
They nodded at Sohalia's words and said, "Thank you," once more, even though it didn't feel like enough. There weren't enough words Eleftheria could say that could express the gratitude they were feeling at making a new connection with such a kind person.
"I want to repay you, somehow. I don't know what I could do for you, but I would be willing to do most things. Maybe I could help track down that poacher? Actually, that might not be the best idea..." El was well aware that their skills in fighting and tracking were not the best.
"Anyway, I hope to see you again soon, perhaps around the Refuge. Let me know if you think of any favors. In the meantime, I'm in your debt." They really needed rest more than anything at the moment, so they stood to inquire about renting a room. Before leaving, they put a hand on Sohalia's shoulder and gave her a warm, genuine smile, the first of its kind they had shown to her. Then, they walked away, looking forward to sleeping in a soft bed for the first time in a while.
---FIN---
they say i am my own lifeline
ELEFTHERIA
