[SE] a pointless resistance for you

Loathe the way they light candles in Rome,
But love the sweet air of the votives

"Dad and you," Koa counters, though there's a wince behind his smile. "The old man deserves a vacation, too." He waves off Noe's further protest, because it's easier than trying to explain that actually we both agreed because it seemed like the best way to get you out of Stormbreak and into away from your new Familial besties. If his experience with Everest and Sunjata has taught Koa anything, it's that once someone's a Friend of the Family, any word spoken against that Eldritch mafia outfit group will only be met by violet disbelief.

The ensuing silence is not reassuring, and Koa has to work very hard to keep from springing up and pacing around - or throwing Noe over his shoulder and running out. But when she finally responds it's not a no, and the Dragoon can feel his body relaxing as a sliver of hope blooms in his chest. "Well, Kings End has unicorns, which I'm told are neat?" He shrugs, screwing up his brows as though to agree yeah ok maybe not that cool.

"But the Climb has those crazy caves full of crystals and shit, and I thought you and dad could find some really cool materials for projects there." It's a carefully rehearsed bit of bait, decided upon with Kimo's aid. "I figure we take a skyship to Halo, grab some supplies, maybe spend a couple days enjoying their hot springs-" casually, not like it's the entire point of the trip "-then go do a proper exploration of the Climb."

Hurt and grieve but don't suffer alone;
Engage with the pain as a motive