I take everything seriously,
Her question surprised him, his eyes lifting to meet hers, confusion spreading across his features. Few people had asked or offered to hear his experience. Most had heard of his death, verbalized their sympathies, and immediately moved on from the discomfort of it all. Only Alys had probed further, dredging up all the terrible, aching emotions to help understand what her companion might feel upon its return. She'd certainly helped him process some of what he'd gone through, but it was in no way 'healed,' and the prospect of reliving each grueling moment with someone he knew even less was not exactly desirable.
Zavien ran a hand through his wet hair. "I don't - " He took a deep, steadying breath as he shook his head. "It's not really something I like talking about..." The understatement of the century, and he looked again at the wringing of his hands, evidence of his growing anxiety at the topic. Yet he lingered, perhaps holding a hope that she might share some piece of advice or secret that made it all more bearable.
Zavien ran a hand through his wet hair. "I don't - " He took a deep, steadying breath as he shook his head. "It's not really something I like talking about..." The understatement of the century, and he looked again at the wringing of his hands, evidence of his growing anxiety at the topic. Yet he lingered, perhaps holding a hope that she might share some piece of advice or secret that made it all more bearable.
Zavien
but I also take it lighthearted to recognize I can't control it.
