Zavien
He can't be offended by her laughter when it feels like sunlight glittering off the waves, and he looks very much like a child seeing the ocean for the first time. Pressing a hand against a separate pillar to feel the cold surface against his palm, Zavien laughs in return, just as warm and sun-kissed. "I can't blame him, it's beautiful."
Just as he'd feared, Flora is too well informed for him to have beat the spread of information. His face falls a little, but she doesn't seem upset and he tries not to be either. "I see... well, I wanted to at least come by and tell you myself. Especially since I don't think it was a change anyone saw coming, least of all me." He smiles sheepishly, fully aware that most wouldn't have pegged him for the leadership type - himself included. And yet, the congratulations keep flowing as if he's won some sort of prize that everyone knew he would. Even the title still sits awkwardly on his shoulders, his hand reflexively moving to his hair as he watches her bow, making a laugh bark from his chest. "That's really not necessary. I haven't done anything to deserve such a reaction." Especially not from Flora who'd been an integral part in defeating the Family and keeping the people of Torchline safe. "But thank you. I'm hoping I can be half the leader you are." This time it's his turn to give a bow - the motion soldierly and stiff - accompanied by a bright smile that's as sincere as it is teasing.
Just as he'd feared, Flora is too well informed for him to have beat the spread of information. His face falls a little, but she doesn't seem upset and he tries not to be either. "I see... well, I wanted to at least come by and tell you myself. Especially since I don't think it was a change anyone saw coming, least of all me." He smiles sheepishly, fully aware that most wouldn't have pegged him for the leadership type - himself included. And yet, the congratulations keep flowing as if he's won some sort of prize that everyone knew he would. Even the title still sits awkwardly on his shoulders, his hand reflexively moving to his hair as he watches her bow, making a laugh bark from his chest. "That's really not necessary. I haven't done anything to deserve such a reaction." Especially not from Flora who'd been an integral part in defeating the Family and keeping the people of Torchline safe. "But thank you. I'm hoping I can be half the leader you are." This time it's his turn to give a bow - the motion soldierly and stiff - accompanied by a bright smile that's as sincere as it is teasing.
Keep your face to the sunshine,
And you cannot see a shadow.
And you cannot see a shadow.
