Above all shadows rides the Sun
Zavien didn't know how to take that. He appreciated that Tal trusted him as a friend, but he couldn't agree with the idea that he'd quickly dismiss his own worries just to help complete a quest. So rather than agree, he simply gave the courier a kind smile, hoping his own uncertainties didn't show through. As long as they were open and honest, Zavien would do whatever was necessary to support and protect his friend, including panicking over poison.
Relief crashed over him at the revelation and reassurance, exhaustion replacing the concern. Nobody talked about how draining it was to care so deeply about others. He sighed, his shoulders slumping at the motion. "That's good. I don't know what I'd do if you died." The truth rang between them. He cared about Tal. He was a good friend who wanted to help others as much as he did. Although he had other friends, losing Tal would leave a gaping wound in his heart.
Realizing that he still grasped Tal's arm, he released it with an apologetic look. Pushing aside the worries, Zavien let his face tilt up in a soft smile, hoping it hid the emotions still lingering underneath. "Now what was this about another task?" He didn't let the nerves show, wondering if the next portion would be as unpalletable as the previous.
Relief crashed over him at the revelation and reassurance, exhaustion replacing the concern. Nobody talked about how draining it was to care so deeply about others. He sighed, his shoulders slumping at the motion. "That's good. I don't know what I'd do if you died." The truth rang between them. He cared about Tal. He was a good friend who wanted to help others as much as he did. Although he had other friends, losing Tal would leave a gaping wound in his heart.
Realizing that he still grasped Tal's arm, he released it with an apologetic look. Pushing aside the worries, Zavien let his face tilt up in a soft smile, hoping it hid the emotions still lingering underneath. "Now what was this about another task?" He didn't let the nerves show, wondering if the next portion would be as unpalletable as the previous.
Zavien
