He inclined his head at her supportive words, accepting them with a calm appreciation for the spirit in which she gave them. They might have spoken more of their families and their callings, but the feathered interruption - however short-lived - drew an unexpected shadow over the previously-pleasant Flowerbirth day.
Each reacted swiftly to end the sudden threat, and between the two of them their golden seedpods were safe from the marauding Hels. Hadama shaded his eyes as he looked up to examine the remaining birds - which had flapped a more respectful distance away - bur their plumage appeared to be of the normal variety. Once he was certain that no more hostile avians were planning to divebomb them he turned his attention back to Elizabeth with a subtle easing of the tension along his shoulders. "Thank you," he murmured, giving the earth a final pat with the shovel before handing it back. "I will patrol here often to make sure they are undisturbed."
A patrol he should be starting soon, though an easier one now that the Ahi Coast was the only part of Torchline still plagued by Void creatures. "I have more work to do. But I look forward so seeing you again soon, Elizabeth." He gave her a proper bow, courteous and respectful of her kindness as much as her demonstrated power.
For now, it was time to go their separate ways. But if Caido was willing, their currents would cross again soon.
~Fin~
Each reacted swiftly to end the sudden threat, and between the two of them their golden seedpods were safe from the marauding Hels. Hadama shaded his eyes as he looked up to examine the remaining birds - which had flapped a more respectful distance away - bur their plumage appeared to be of the normal variety. Once he was certain that no more hostile avians were planning to divebomb them he turned his attention back to Elizabeth with a subtle easing of the tension along his shoulders. "Thank you," he murmured, giving the earth a final pat with the shovel before handing it back. "I will patrol here often to make sure they are undisturbed."
A patrol he should be starting soon, though an easier one now that the Ahi Coast was the only part of Torchline still plagued by Void creatures. "I have more work to do. But I look forward so seeing you again soon, Elizabeth." He gave her a proper bow, courteous and respectful of her kindness as much as her demonstrated power.
For now, it was time to go their separate ways. But if Caido was willing, their currents would cross again soon.
~Fin~
