The pride and compliments of his goddess washed away his weariness and refreshed his spirit, and Hadama's smile bloomed beneath her light. He bowed his head deeply in gratitude for her approval, fingers still wrapped around Flora's to remain her strength as well.
And then their goddess was stepping back from them both and the sky came alive with her power. Hadama watched in awe, silent and wide-eyed with the glory of divine magic at play, as beautiful and magnificent as the three barriers that they had already worked to build around their region. Starlight settled over the pearly perfection of Rae's Barrier, assuring the safety of those within from the Familiy's incursions, and as it did so Hadama felt a portion of his soul lighten.
But only a portion. Safrin's gaze cut back to them once more, her warning falling on alert ears. He nodded solemnly, and squeezed Flora's fingers gently in his own again in success at what they had accomplished. And in recognition of what the Doubletake had traded for it. "Thank you, Safrin. For the protection of our people... thank you."
But not the protection of his Queen. And until she was included, he could not rest so easily. Not even at his goddess's command.
And then their goddess was stepping back from them both and the sky came alive with her power. Hadama watched in awe, silent and wide-eyed with the glory of divine magic at play, as beautiful and magnificent as the three barriers that they had already worked to build around their region. Starlight settled over the pearly perfection of Rae's Barrier, assuring the safety of those within from the Familiy's incursions, and as it did so Hadama felt a portion of his soul lighten.
But only a portion. Safrin's gaze cut back to them once more, her warning falling on alert ears. He nodded solemnly, and squeezed Flora's fingers gently in his own again in success at what they had accomplished. And in recognition of what the Doubletake had traded for it. "Thank you, Safrin. For the protection of our people... thank you."
But not the protection of his Queen. And until she was included, he could not rest so easily. Not even at his goddess's command.
