[Training] the same hymn sheet

Noah

the truth is what remains
the truth is what you save from the fire

Noah understood what it was like to be on rocky terms with the deity you served. While his relationship had never been and would never be as Ronin's was the Safrin, he still understood having the weight of their godly eyes looking with disappointment. That was enough for him not to pry. He himself was on good terms with the herald and Noah would rather keep it that way.

Noah made a small growling noise, though it was unclear whether it was caused by what Ronin said, or by the fact that the shorter man had managed to grapple him and bring him down to his knees. He grunted with the effort of pressing against Ronin to keep himself from being totally toppled over. It was tough, though. Ronin's strength was greater than Noah's (something that not even height and physical bulk could help) and he had so much more formal training. But Noah did not yield. Even if it took everything in him, he would do his best to stay up, even if it was only on his knees.

"The Grounds are making a barricade to keep the creatures out." Noah said, every word staccato with the forced effort of straining against Ronin and keeping his breath. He felt his knees scrape against the rocky earth as the Nova pushed him back.

you fight for what you love, don't matter if it hurts
you find out what it's worth and you let the rest burn