Zavien
spread love everywhere you go.
"Liniment, riiiight." His grin was light and playful, knowing that he'll be adding it to the list of words he'd never 'remember' the term, along with lavender, just to see Lena smile like that.
The mood quickly shifted with the change in topic. Grimacing at the memory with Alys, Zavien looked down at his hands that he'd taken to kneading when he was stressed. "It hurt more than I'd like to admit... but I'd do anything to help her get Sascha back." Even if it meant reliving his worst moments in life. Because, if he lost Sol... Zavien couldn't even imagine, and he looked to the golden dragon lounging in the rafters just to reassure himself that he hadn't. His companion had been a rock in his maelstrom of panic and anxiety, a soothing presence against his mind that reminded him he was alive every time he woke from a nightmare. It made him wonder how he lived life before Sol.
But he did have his companion, and Lena's comment brought back that sunshine smile as it was his turn to reassure her. "I feel good too - better than I did." He may not be at a hundred percent - or ready to return home - but he didn't always notice the twinge at his side, or think of the embrace of death, or panic at every single shadow. Despite the need for more time, Zavien could see hope in the distance, a time when he might be close to who he was before.
Part of that was knowing that Lena was safe, so it was comforting to know that she wasn't spending as much time in Stormbreak as he'd thought. It certainly made him feel better, hearing she wasn't always at risk while he was away. There was also the added benefit of her support system that made him smile. "I'm glad to hear about Soh and Rhi." Especially considering Soh's own struggles during the battle. He hadn't seen much of her since, and he hoped she was faring better than him.
His eyes scanned the expanse of stars, searching for a way to explain how Koa was doing. She'd probably noticed the same things he had, but he still said, "As for Koa... he really seems to be struggling with his sister's affliction. I'm hoping once the Springs are repaired, I can help him take her there, but..." Swallowing, he smiled softly through the uncomfortable idea. "Halo isn't really at the top of my list of 'vacation spots' right now." He ran a hand through his hair, chuckling lightly as he looked to Lena. It wasn't that he wouldn't go back, but it would absolutely be a struggle.
The mood quickly shifted with the change in topic. Grimacing at the memory with Alys, Zavien looked down at his hands that he'd taken to kneading when he was stressed. "It hurt more than I'd like to admit... but I'd do anything to help her get Sascha back." Even if it meant reliving his worst moments in life. Because, if he lost Sol... Zavien couldn't even imagine, and he looked to the golden dragon lounging in the rafters just to reassure himself that he hadn't. His companion had been a rock in his maelstrom of panic and anxiety, a soothing presence against his mind that reminded him he was alive every time he woke from a nightmare. It made him wonder how he lived life before Sol.
But he did have his companion, and Lena's comment brought back that sunshine smile as it was his turn to reassure her. "I feel good too - better than I did." He may not be at a hundred percent - or ready to return home - but he didn't always notice the twinge at his side, or think of the embrace of death, or panic at every single shadow. Despite the need for more time, Zavien could see hope in the distance, a time when he might be close to who he was before.
Part of that was knowing that Lena was safe, so it was comforting to know that she wasn't spending as much time in Stormbreak as he'd thought. It certainly made him feel better, hearing she wasn't always at risk while he was away. There was also the added benefit of her support system that made him smile. "I'm glad to hear about Soh and Rhi." Especially considering Soh's own struggles during the battle. He hadn't seen much of her since, and he hoped she was faring better than him.
His eyes scanned the expanse of stars, searching for a way to explain how Koa was doing. She'd probably noticed the same things he had, but he still said, "As for Koa... he really seems to be struggling with his sister's affliction. I'm hoping once the Springs are repaired, I can help him take her there, but..." Swallowing, he smiled softly through the uncomfortable idea. "Halo isn't really at the top of my list of 'vacation spots' right now." He ran a hand through his hair, chuckling lightly as he looked to Lena. It wasn't that he wouldn't go back, but it would absolutely be a struggle.
let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.
