Elizabeth
That would make her... fourteen. And to be burdened with the death of a loved one and the darkness of the living parent.... Elizabeth feels a pang of pity for the childhood she's lost, for the heaviness she now carries for her mother. She smiles softly, her expression warm with understanding. "I see. So you're still very young." Which makes it all the more impressive for her to have struck out on her own, especially in light of her mother's struggles. "It must have been hard to leave her." She looks sympathetically to Theea, supporting her decision despite the difficulties.
Taking a bite of her bread, she is happy at the acceptance to travel together - until she's reminded of her own mission. She glances at her bag, lifting her head in quiet realization. "Ah. I suppose you're right. I should be getting this back." And as much as she'd like to delay and offer a detour, the Rose takes priority to prevent its loss or damage.
Elizabeth nods her head at the plan for speedy travel. "I think she's right. Torchline is certainly one of the safest areas at the moment. It also means there's plenty of ships traveling there." Which means options and opportunities for travel, although she worries about the kinds of ships she may have to pick from. Being so young, some could prove less safe. "Just... be careful." She doesn't have experience or advice to offer on such matters, so she places a gentle hand on her shoulder, hoping to imbue strength. At least she knows how to suggest Theea get a hold of her. "You can always send me a letter in Halo. My office is hard to miss." Her smile is friendly and open, more than happy to hear from the young woman again as she nods. "I want to hear that you made it safely, and that your travels went well."
Taking a bite of her bread, she is happy at the acceptance to travel together - until she's reminded of her own mission. She glances at her bag, lifting her head in quiet realization. "Ah. I suppose you're right. I should be getting this back." And as much as she'd like to delay and offer a detour, the Rose takes priority to prevent its loss or damage.
Elizabeth nods her head at the plan for speedy travel. "I think she's right. Torchline is certainly one of the safest areas at the moment. It also means there's plenty of ships traveling there." Which means options and opportunities for travel, although she worries about the kinds of ships she may have to pick from. Being so young, some could prove less safe. "Just... be careful." She doesn't have experience or advice to offer on such matters, so she places a gentle hand on her shoulder, hoping to imbue strength. At least she knows how to suggest Theea get a hold of her. "You can always send me a letter in Halo. My office is hard to miss." Her smile is friendly and open, more than happy to hear from the young woman again as she nods. "I want to hear that you made it safely, and that your travels went well."
There is beauty in the journey, regardless of the outcome.
Let's grieve and hope and fight together.
Let's grieve and hope and fight together.
