I have, he assured his fellow demigod. They were bound to the service of light, though Noah's loyalty lay with Vi. They were on the same side, allies as well as friends, and Hadama appreciated that Noah understood so instinctively and needed no lengthy explanations as to a goddess's grief and her Tidebreaker's anguish at losing the starchild.
There was time to let Noah process the news, and for Hadama to regain his stoic serenity, at least outwardly. The hippocampus floated easily in the water, keeping his position with small motions of his flukes and forelegs while they spoke, and when Noah asked his question the former-Mer was ready.
Safrin has work for me, he explained. And, indeed, the Forsaken might understand at a visceral level just what that sort of work entailed. To learn what her and Vi's demigods intend to do about the Void. And how we can eradicate it. And to put those plans into action. Emerald eyes rose to regard Noah with quiet resolution, his equine head lifting to look up at his friend. I have ideas of my own. But I would like to hear yours... if you have had time to consider any. Given that he had lost his wife, Hadama would not judge him for stepping back from the conflict while he coped with his grief.
There was time to let Noah process the news, and for Hadama to regain his stoic serenity, at least outwardly. The hippocampus floated easily in the water, keeping his position with small motions of his flukes and forelegs while they spoke, and when Noah asked his question the former-Mer was ready.
Safrin has work for me, he explained. And, indeed, the Forsaken might understand at a visceral level just what that sort of work entailed. To learn what her and Vi's demigods intend to do about the Void. And how we can eradicate it. And to put those plans into action. Emerald eyes rose to regard Noah with quiet resolution, his equine head lifting to look up at his friend. I have ideas of my own. But I would like to hear yours... if you have had time to consider any. Given that he had lost his wife, Hadama would not judge him for stepping back from the conflict while he coped with his grief.
