It was his first opportunity to see Noah's home in person, and he had needed a guide across the Greenwing so that he would not be lost on the journey from the skyport. They had moved quickly over the hard-frozen snow, somewhat to Hadama's surprise, but he had savored the new views of a part of the region he had never seen before.
He met his friend with an arm-clasp that was firm and strong, the King well-bundled up now that he was no longer part of the Academy's blessing. Emerald eyes twinkled beneath a knitted cap and the corners of his lips curved up in a smile that was small but sincere. "Noah," he rumbled warmly. "It has been too long." The smile widened subtly as he inclined his head in acknowledgment. "They have been the most useful of Safrin's gifts."
Falling in beside his friend, the Tidebreaker nodded in appreciation of Noah's preparations. He once again carried a terrarium in the large pack on his back - the same one they had used before, now that its original occupant had gone on to a greater service. "Mmh. And destroy the rest," he agreed, sharing a look with his fellow demigod that held the stubborn determination to protect their people that both men held. "Lead the way, please. How have you been this season?" It was perhaps more chatty than the once-Mer was with most people, but Noah was a friend who had long since earned Hadama's trust and the lowering of his defenses.
He met his friend with an arm-clasp that was firm and strong, the King well-bundled up now that he was no longer part of the Academy's blessing. Emerald eyes twinkled beneath a knitted cap and the corners of his lips curved up in a smile that was small but sincere. "Noah," he rumbled warmly. "It has been too long." The smile widened subtly as he inclined his head in acknowledgment. "They have been the most useful of Safrin's gifts."
Falling in beside his friend, the Tidebreaker nodded in appreciation of Noah's preparations. He once again carried a terrarium in the large pack on his back - the same one they had used before, now that its original occupant had gone on to a greater service. "Mmh. And destroy the rest," he agreed, sharing a look with his fellow demigod that held the stubborn determination to protect their people that both men held. "Lead the way, please. How have you been this season?" It was perhaps more chatty than the once-Mer was with most people, but Noah was a friend who had long since earned Hadama's trust and the lowering of his defenses.
