Silence was indeed his response to the claim that 'nothing' had happened. He did not imply that he did not believe her, but he sat quietly and patiently until she was ready to speak again. Nothing became something as a result, and he tilted his head thoughtfully as her concerns emerged into the light. Already his thoughts began their slow turn to try and find answers, but as he sat with his hands resting on the table in front of him, still and calm, she continued.
He inclined his head in acknowledgment of Maea's conundrums. But he remained silent as their server returned to deliver their food and drinks. Seeing the pair involved in serious conversation, the discrete young man did not linger but instead swept off to see to another table with livelier occupants.
Taking up his fork and knife, Hadama turned his attention to his meal - an elegant pastry shell formed around tender beef, and began to carve away a few bites. "Mmh. Strength and abilities will come with practice, and with time. Time will mend some fences, as well." Not all, but some. Though it might take a year or two for the high emotions to fade. "Not long ago you seemed determined to start fresh. To move forward. The leaders of Caido are powerful, yes, but they are not... mmh. Not the only ones who matter. Are there other alliances you could forge beyond them?" He took the first bite of his meal and after a long, thoughtful moment his eyes closed in benediction as the rich steak and savory, buttery pastry melted on his tongue.
He inclined his head in acknowledgment of Maea's conundrums. But he remained silent as their server returned to deliver their food and drinks. Seeing the pair involved in serious conversation, the discrete young man did not linger but instead swept off to see to another table with livelier occupants.
Taking up his fork and knife, Hadama turned his attention to his meal - an elegant pastry shell formed around tender beef, and began to carve away a few bites. "Mmh. Strength and abilities will come with practice, and with time. Time will mend some fences, as well." Not all, but some. Though it might take a year or two for the high emotions to fade. "Not long ago you seemed determined to start fresh. To move forward. The leaders of Caido are powerful, yes, but they are not... mmh. Not the only ones who matter. Are there other alliances you could forge beyond them?" He took the first bite of his meal and after a long, thoughtful moment his eyes closed in benediction as the rich steak and savory, buttery pastry melted on his tongue.
