Maea
Oh, when the world is burning
"Yeah." Her mouth trembled, unable to form a smile as the enormity of the assault sank in. "... no. Talyson... my friend was - " she bit her lip, catching herself before she could say infected, "changed. Against his will. And Sunjata - I'm worried about my friends." About him, too, though the lack of visible injuries and his calm demeanor eased the initial fear for Liam's safety. He really didn't look any different, didn't act any differently... and that was the only thing that gave her the courage to ask what she had to.
Turning to face him and taking his hand in both of hers, Maea drew a deep breath to calm her breathing. His hand was so big compared to hers; warm and strong and beautifully golden against her pallor. "Is it true?" she pressed out, forcing her tongue to form the words. "That girl - Noe? She said you were... " Ah, she couldn't bring herself to say it. Like speaking the truth out loud might make it real, and take away something she hadn't realised the importance of until just now.
Turning to face him and taking his hand in both of hers, Maea drew a deep breath to calm her breathing. His hand was so big compared to hers; warm and strong and beautifully golden against her pallor. "Is it true?" she pressed out, forcing her tongue to form the words. "That girl - Noe? She said you were... " Ah, she couldn't bring herself to say it. Like speaking the truth out loud might make it real, and take away something she hadn't realised the importance of until just now.
Don't walk away
