He nodded in agreement with the short list of who to give a Lily or Rose to for safekeeping; the most powerful among them, and the most likely to be able to keep the precious flowers safe until they could be used. Then Sah's suggestion of item deconstruction was met with curiosity and interest around the gathering, Hadama's included, as he looked to the young mage with bright, approving eyes.
Deimos's revelation of Halo's quest was even more welcome, and the Tidebreaker inclined his head deeply in gratitude for the northern region's willingness to help all of Caido's citizens who might be or become Void-touched. But Remi inhaled sharply, drawing a flicker of a concerned gaze towards the Bastion and a tension in Hadama's muscles as the possibility of some unwelcome mental intrusion became entirely too possible--
He had not expected seaglass eyes to find his own or the words that came next, and he blinked but nodded cautiously in acceptance until the message itself was delivered.
And, for a moment, the meeting faded away around him. His expression did not change, but his breath caught in his throat and emerald eyes closed as he swallowed hard against the pulse of love for his friend, grief that, while no longer fresh, was still powerful when it caught him unawares, and fierce pride in her bright and fighting spirit. A ghost of those emotions slipped through the Attuned bond as he placed a hand over his heart and bowed deeply to Remi, lacking the words to express his gratitude in such a public setting.
He met the understanding gazes of the bonded demigods with a softness in his own eyes. "Yes," he said simply to the task now before him. And to the decision to keep their plans amongst those they most trusted and by word of mouth alone.
Deimos's revelation of Halo's quest was even more welcome, and the Tidebreaker inclined his head deeply in gratitude for the northern region's willingness to help all of Caido's citizens who might be or become Void-touched. But Remi inhaled sharply, drawing a flicker of a concerned gaze towards the Bastion and a tension in Hadama's muscles as the possibility of some unwelcome mental intrusion became entirely too possible--
He had not expected seaglass eyes to find his own or the words that came next, and he blinked but nodded cautiously in acceptance until the message itself was delivered.
And, for a moment, the meeting faded away around him. His expression did not change, but his breath caught in his throat and emerald eyes closed as he swallowed hard against the pulse of love for his friend, grief that, while no longer fresh, was still powerful when it caught him unawares, and fierce pride in her bright and fighting spirit. A ghost of those emotions slipped through the Attuned bond as he placed a hand over his heart and bowed deeply to Remi, lacking the words to express his gratitude in such a public setting.
He met the understanding gazes of the bonded demigods with a softness in his own eyes. "Yes," he said simply to the task now before him. And to the decision to keep their plans amongst those they most trusted and by word of mouth alone.
