Though it had been brief, the opportunity to relax in the sacred pools was bolstering to the demigod, giving him the strength to face the trials and tribulations that pressed them once more. Soon enough would come more machinations; depths to delve, fights to undertake, powers and weapons alike to hone in the name of defending their homes, their families, their world. But tonight, at least, there was time to let their muscles recover even if their minds were still bent upon the anvil of war.
He nodded at the praise to Safrin, content in their shared deity, and let his eyes drift closed a moment before the reason for his hurried arrival was made clear. The name was... unfamiliar, in any personal sense. But the title was far too close to home, and not even the hot waters of the spring could stop the coldness in his chest. Emerald eyes opened, a thin line of tension creasing his brow even before Deimos continued with a proposal that whispered of Familial poison. A temptation, to be sure...
But he stayed silent, both within the Bond and without it, holding his breath and his words until the Warden relayed his response. Only then did Hadama incline his head deeply and breathe again, turning his own gaze back to the reflections of celestial majesty amidst the steam. Thank you. I doubt that Torchline will receive such an offer. Not with Flora's many antics behind them, or the protections underway. But the other regions... One he trusted as well as Halo, its leader an ally unlikely to be caught a second time. Not with so many who would know if Sunjata became reinfected. But... Do you think the Hollowed Grounds might accept?
He nodded at the praise to Safrin, content in their shared deity, and let his eyes drift closed a moment before the reason for his hurried arrival was made clear. The name was... unfamiliar, in any personal sense. But the title was far too close to home, and not even the hot waters of the spring could stop the coldness in his chest. Emerald eyes opened, a thin line of tension creasing his brow even before Deimos continued with a proposal that whispered of Familial poison. A temptation, to be sure...
But he stayed silent, both within the Bond and without it, holding his breath and his words until the Warden relayed his response. Only then did Hadama incline his head deeply and breathe again, turning his own gaze back to the reflections of celestial majesty amidst the steam. Thank you. I doubt that Torchline will receive such an offer. Not with Flora's many antics behind them, or the protections underway. But the other regions... One he trusted as well as Halo, its leader an ally unlikely to be caught a second time. Not with so many who would know if Sunjata became reinfected. But... Do you think the Hollowed Grounds might accept?
