DEIMOS
the fire can't touch me
for I have burned too many times
for I have burned too many times
By the time she responded he’d already stripped off upper outer layers, tunics thrown in the laundry basket; tilting his head, presuming he’d been too caught up in thoughts to have bypassed her presence in the chair. Snorting, partially stripped, and sweaty, he inclined to make himself a nuisance and obnoxious in one fell swoop, long strides winding back through. Coming behind the seat and making his presence known by placing his muscled arms across the top of it and leaning over, the deep rumble in his tones spoke of his affection, but also the incredulous notions of recent days.
Uncertain how she’d receive the news, for his had been a mixture of disappointment, bewilderment, and some new level of baffled perplexities, the process contorted around his teeth. But he’d thought about it on his run, and even now, shook his head. For the present, he managed it in his usual blunt and concise manner, concocting the events with brevity. She’d likely have a horde of inquiries no matter which way he placed the words. “We will be without an Advisor for the near future.” His eyes flickered downward, half-heartedly yearning to make a mild tease over the book nearby, but it didn’t match the occasion. Instead, a sigh marred its way through his chest and lungs, breath coming to flicker over the top of her crimson hair. “Noah has gotten himself cursed by Vi and is contained to the Hollowed Grounds until he fulfills his duties.”
Uncertain how she’d receive the news, for his had been a mixture of disappointment, bewilderment, and some new level of baffled perplexities, the process contorted around his teeth. But he’d thought about it on his run, and even now, shook his head. For the present, he managed it in his usual blunt and concise manner, concocting the events with brevity. She’d likely have a horde of inquiries no matter which way he placed the words. “We will be without an Advisor for the near future.” His eyes flickered downward, half-heartedly yearning to make a mild tease over the book nearby, but it didn’t match the occasion. Instead, a sigh marred its way through his chest and lungs, breath coming to flicker over the top of her crimson hair. “Noah has gotten himself cursed by Vi and is contained to the Hollowed Grounds until he fulfills his duties.”
the sea can't harm me
for I have been drowning all my life
for I have been drowning all my life
