Noah would feel a pulse of quiet, steadfast agreement to his sentiments. They were demigods of Vi and Safrin, guardians of life and light, and this world was their only home. They would not allow it to fall so long as the breath remained within them to resist. And that determination could kindle inspiration. A burst of creativity, as Hadama knew from his own brief foray into poetry. He listened solemnly, absorbing Noah's emotional prose with silent understanding--
Again, the crackle of static in his thoughts. Again, no physical sign of the one it heralded.
The hippocampus did not tense so much as he grew even more alert, head swiveling around on a proudly arched neck to try and find some evidence of the disembodied voice's source. There was nothing, but the words that hummed and buzzed through their thoughts left him itching beneath his scales, and he shook his head with a quiet snort into the water to clear his sinuses of the unpleasant sensation.
He makes a point. However reluctant Hadama was to admit it. Do not let your hatred blind you, Noah. However much reason they had for it. Let us speak again soon. But... for today, I think, I am done here. And he had no wish to discuss further plans while the sensation of being watched remained.
Again, the crackle of static in his thoughts. Again, no physical sign of the one it heralded.
The hippocampus did not tense so much as he grew even more alert, head swiveling around on a proudly arched neck to try and find some evidence of the disembodied voice's source. There was nothing, but the words that hummed and buzzed through their thoughts left him itching beneath his scales, and he shook his head with a quiet snort into the water to clear his sinuses of the unpleasant sensation.
He makes a point. However reluctant Hadama was to admit it. Do not let your hatred blind you, Noah. However much reason they had for it. Let us speak again soon. But... for today, I think, I am done here. And he had no wish to discuss further plans while the sensation of being watched remained.
