Deeds will not be less valiant
because they are unpraised.
because they are unpraised.
He was relieved to hear that her questions were done, letting out a quiet sigh. "Of course. I should probably get more comfortable talking about it anyways." His smile was dim but present, trying to joke but not quite hitting the mark. The emotions were still too raw for that yet. That she wasn't going to make the decision lightly, had his head dipping. "That's all I ask. And if you do have any more questions, I'll do what I can to help." Because he hadn't yet lost his compassion for others, even if it meant reliving the worst experience of his life (and death).
In the wake of their conversation, Zavien felt it the right time to broach another topic that he'd considered on his way to meet her. He ran a nervous hand through his hair as he said, "I - um, have a strange request of my own - if you're willing." Figuring she'd want to know more details of the situation, he shuffled his feet, eyes glancing between her and the ground as he stumbled through the words. "In order to strengthen my sword, Safrin has required that I... burn myself with it." He flinched at the words, already imagining how painful it was going to be. But he pushed on, determination to grow his own strength flashing in his eyes.
When he looked back to Alys, he was sympathetic but resolved as he asked, "I don't expect it to be very fun to watch, but would you heal me after?" Recalling how she'd helped with his snake bite, it seemed an appropriate request. Otherwise, it might take weeks to heal, leaving another scar on his body and hindering his training.
In the wake of their conversation, Zavien felt it the right time to broach another topic that he'd considered on his way to meet her. He ran a nervous hand through his hair as he said, "I - um, have a strange request of my own - if you're willing." Figuring she'd want to know more details of the situation, he shuffled his feet, eyes glancing between her and the ground as he stumbled through the words. "In order to strengthen my sword, Safrin has required that I... burn myself with it." He flinched at the words, already imagining how painful it was going to be. But he pushed on, determination to grow his own strength flashing in his eyes.
When he looked back to Alys, he was sympathetic but resolved as he asked, "I don't expect it to be very fun to watch, but would you heal me after?" Recalling how she'd helped with his snake bite, it seemed an appropriate request. Otherwise, it might take weeks to heal, leaving another scar on his body and hindering his training.
Zavien
