Zavien
Fear is pain arising from the anticipation of evil.
Koa's hand against his is a comfort alone, smoothing the prickly defensiveness to something sad and resigned. His hands relax, leaving their self-deprecating kneading for another time so he can clasp against his friend with a small smile. Just knowing that someone is supporting him without any undercurrents of doubt or blame is freeing, releasing an expectant pressure that had settled on his shoulders.
But when the mention of 'family' comes up, some of that heaviness returns, forcing an obvious flinch onto Zavien's face. "That's actually another reason I came to see you..." It was overwhelming just how much he'd needed to talk to the Dragoon. Clenching his jaw, Zavien pulls a pen from the desk. He hesitates, picking his words carefully as he breaks the news. "Koa, I don't know how to say this, but... Noe... hasn't been well." Holding his breath, he turns the paper back for Koa to read the poorly written words: She's enfekted. It seems cruel to tell him in such a way, to have to rip at the motivations he holds so close, to taint the way he feels about his sister. He can't even imagine the pain or confusion that must run through him.
Not wanting them to seem suspicious to who/whatever may be watching, he focuses on the other words on the paper. Seeing Halo mentioned makes him immediately nauseous, and Zavien shakes his head quickly before he says, "Tal has agreed to help me with some training, so I'll go there first. Then I was thinking of heading to the Greatwood. Lena mentioned visiting there to look for some of her favorite flowers." His eyes hold deeper meaning, letting Koa know exactly which flowers he's talking about. Meanwhile he tries to hide the nerves surrounding his next visiting with his girlfriend, unsure how things will be after a week or two of separation.
But when the mention of 'family' comes up, some of that heaviness returns, forcing an obvious flinch onto Zavien's face. "That's actually another reason I came to see you..." It was overwhelming just how much he'd needed to talk to the Dragoon. Clenching his jaw, Zavien pulls a pen from the desk. He hesitates, picking his words carefully as he breaks the news. "Koa, I don't know how to say this, but... Noe... hasn't been well." Holding his breath, he turns the paper back for Koa to read the poorly written words: She's enfekted. It seems cruel to tell him in such a way, to have to rip at the motivations he holds so close, to taint the way he feels about his sister. He can't even imagine the pain or confusion that must run through him.
Not wanting them to seem suspicious to who/whatever may be watching, he focuses on the other words on the paper. Seeing Halo mentioned makes him immediately nauseous, and Zavien shakes his head quickly before he says, "Tal has agreed to help me with some training, so I'll go there first. Then I was thinking of heading to the Greatwood. Lena mentioned visiting there to look for some of her favorite flowers." His eyes hold deeper meaning, letting Koa know exactly which flowers he's talking about. Meanwhile he tries to hide the nerves surrounding his next visiting with his girlfriend, unsure how things will be after a week or two of separation.
