Zavien
I'm going to change the world,
He still wanted to disagree that Tal had any reason to feel blamed for the events, but he got the sense that he'd turn blue in the face before the man let go of the emotion, so he let it lie with a slow nod of his head. "Nobody's perfect, but I'd say you're doing a lot better than most people." His smile was warm and full of offered strength for the man and his 'allergies,' knowing that someone who was vile and heartless wouldn't show such emotion for someone a stranger.
The tension returned to Tal in full force, all the previous efforts evaporating with the steam. He could tell that it was a sore topic, not that he cast any judgement for something the man couldn't control. Zavien just dipped his head in a moment of respect for the unknown woman. "I see..." Reaching out his hand again, he returned to the role of reassuring friend, earnest and sincere. "At least you tried to find out. That's all you can do." Although, as the words left his mouth, another idea came to mind and Zavien offered a hopeful smile. "Let's make a lantern for her during the next Festival of Lights. That way she can find peace in knowing that there are those who mourn her loss." Whether they knew her name or not, they could still honor her memory.
The tension returned to Tal in full force, all the previous efforts evaporating with the steam. He could tell that it was a sore topic, not that he cast any judgement for something the man couldn't control. Zavien just dipped his head in a moment of respect for the unknown woman. "I see..." Reaching out his hand again, he returned to the role of reassuring friend, earnest and sincere. "At least you tried to find out. That's all you can do." Although, as the words left his mouth, another idea came to mind and Zavien offered a hopeful smile. "Let's make a lantern for her during the next Festival of Lights. That way she can find peace in knowing that there are those who mourn her loss." Whether they knew her name or not, they could still honor her memory.
but today I'll just be a mermaid.
