I take everything seriously,
She didn't have an opinion of someone who stepped in to protect a stranger against a band of ruffians? Who tried to help her after she'd already died? Zavien found that hard to believe, and the doubt wasn't something that made him any more inclined to share his story, sure that she would find further fault in his decisions - more so than he already did.
He nodded his head in understanding. Even if he couldn't agree with her methods for gaining solitude, he could respect her attempts to make amends. "Thank you again for the apology, and I'll keep your offer in mind. I just don't think I'm ready yet." His smile was rueful, wishing he was at a place where he could look past their recent encounter to ask about Maea's deaths. But the truth was, it was still too raw, and he wasn't confident in her coping with her own experiences.
Gathering his things, he lifted his pack over his shoulder. "I'm sure I'll see you around." With a stiff, polite smile, Zavien urged Sol to follow as he made his way back towards the village.
[FIN]
He nodded his head in understanding. Even if he couldn't agree with her methods for gaining solitude, he could respect her attempts to make amends. "Thank you again for the apology, and I'll keep your offer in mind. I just don't think I'm ready yet." His smile was rueful, wishing he was at a place where he could look past their recent encounter to ask about Maea's deaths. But the truth was, it was still too raw, and he wasn't confident in her coping with her own experiences.
Gathering his things, he lifted his pack over his shoulder. "I'm sure I'll see you around." With a stiff, polite smile, Zavien urged Sol to follow as he made his way back towards the village.
[FIN]
Zavien
but I also take it lighthearted to recognize I can't control it.
