Where there's life there's hope.
Her suspicious gaze wasn't completely unsurprising given her recent experiences, but it still made Zavien wince internally. He didn't want to give her any more worries and yet he couldn't think of any other way to alleviate the distrust. For a moment, he wondered if she would dismiss all his advice and depart, leaving him to wonder about what to tell the others. But then Sohalia's agreeing with him, and Zavien had to keep from bursting into a bright smile. He succeeded in dampening his smile only slightly while he his hands fall back to his side. "That's all I ask." Looking to the griffin and the littering of Void River Stars, he chuckled lightly. "Maybe next time we meet, it'll be a more joyous activity and topic." His green gaze met hers again, compassion and kindness warming it to a deep forest shade. "If you do ever decide to return to Stormbreak, I'd be happy to stand by your side. And if you ever need help, you need only ask." Zavien didn't know what pressure she might be feeling right now, but he hoped his open invitation of allegiance, or friendship, or aide, or support, or whatever else she needed, was enough to let her know that there were still good people in the world, willing to help.
Zavien
