Her explanation was absorbed with solemn acceptance, though it brought no solace and nothing in the way of hope. He did, indeed, know how powerful the sea could be. Yielding as it ebbed only to flow back and devour anew what had been temporarily lost. It was not a comparison he particularly enjoyed, but it illustrated the nature of their foe in a stark light that left no room for misunderstanding.
He made no move to hold on to her hand as it left his skin, though the memory of her warmth and the soft hum of her power remained. The water moved around them and Hadama shifted, his tail flicking slightly to maintain his position before her. Then we will find more flowers, he promised, resolute in the glow of her light. And see them planted on the island. The press of time upon his shoulders weighed heavily, however. They could not afford any more mistakes. Any more losses. Safrin, especially, could not afford to lose any more. Not now. And his own strength, though great, was a reason for confidence but not overconfidence.
My armor will protect me when I am hit. But it would be better to avoid taking damage from the Family, he said slowly, thoughts already drifting to what he would face in the coming weeks. Dangers in Stormbreak no less than Starfall. Would you teach me how to... Hmm. To misdirect them? Make myself more difficult for them to target?
He made no move to hold on to her hand as it left his skin, though the memory of her warmth and the soft hum of her power remained. The water moved around them and Hadama shifted, his tail flicking slightly to maintain his position before her. Then we will find more flowers, he promised, resolute in the glow of her light. And see them planted on the island. The press of time upon his shoulders weighed heavily, however. They could not afford any more mistakes. Any more losses. Safrin, especially, could not afford to lose any more. Not now. And his own strength, though great, was a reason for confidence but not overconfidence.
My armor will protect me when I am hit. But it would be better to avoid taking damage from the Family, he said slowly, thoughts already drifting to what he would face in the coming weeks. Dangers in Stormbreak no less than Starfall. Would you teach me how to... Hmm. To misdirect them? Make myself more difficult for them to target?
