cover you when the sky comes crashing in
Deimos waited; still and quiet as she emerged. The praise had been a hard-fought thing, but his smile chiseled back across his features, a long slow breath dragging through his chest at the commendations for both himself and Halo. Because they had been a strong, enduring community, no matter how burdensome the threats, nor colossal the danger. Their world endured.
And for now, at least, the Family wouldn’t be able to linger in those thresholds.
“I am. I always have been.” And he would tell them that more and more. “Thank you for giving us the chance. Halo is honored.” Her powers would shine through and through, starlit barriers and protection from those who longed to do them harm. Families could be tucked away, safe in their homes. Citizens could carry on about their days. And that was worth all the risks he, and so many others, had taken.
[FIN]
And for now, at least, the Family wouldn’t be able to linger in those thresholds.
“I am. I always have been.” And he would tell them that more and more. “Thank you for giving us the chance. Halo is honored.” Her powers would shine through and through, starlit barriers and protection from those who longed to do them harm. Families could be tucked away, safe in their homes. Citizens could carry on about their days. And that was worth all the risks he, and so many others, had taken.
[FIN]
DEIMOS
