Zavien
I'm going to change the world,
The whirlwind of emotions has taken its toll on Zavien, the confrontation sitting heavy on his chest. He's still on edge, standing, body tense as Kai grapples with whatever internal demon he's facing, but at least the man isn't yelling anymore. There's a deflation of anger, leaving an echo of hurt feelings and frustrations between them, and the only person who can fix it has been difficult to pin down.
The Commander gives a quiet nod, fully aware of Koa's tendencies, even if it feels different this time. He hopes it's just the mountain of work requiring their attention, and yet he can't ignore the worm burrowing in his thoughts like an apple, eating at any peace he might have had. Despite his desire not to get in the middle of the drama or have to deal with deciding what or what not to say, Zavien begins to think it might be best to search the man out, if only to reassure himself that Koa's okay.
When Kai moves to stand, Zavien shifts his weight, giving his own deep sigh and forcefully releasing his crossed arms like he's discarding the tension clinging to his form. "'Anything else?'" There's no bite, just a tired exasperation as he shakes his head. "I haven't told him anything and I don't plan to." Not if he can avoid it.
Luckily, the argument seems to be over. Sol tilts his head to look at his companion, confirming that the threat has passed before curling back up in the comfortable steam of the room. But Kai isn't done, turning to offer one final blow as he's leaving. 'You should already know.' It rings around in Zavien's head, a warning bell and a cautioning that stirs unease. He shouldn't give the words any weight, shouldn't consider someone's opinion when he chose to date the only person that would hurt his family, shouldn't trust someone who's a decade his junior and willing to leap when his relationship has only just begun; and yet, it gives him pause, worried that there's a reason he doesn't think they're ready.
Leaving those thoughts and conversations for another time, he dips his head, not quite a thanks or a dismissal, just a quiet release of tension as he watches the man depart. "Good luck, Kai."
[FIN]
The Commander gives a quiet nod, fully aware of Koa's tendencies, even if it feels different this time. He hopes it's just the mountain of work requiring their attention, and yet he can't ignore the worm burrowing in his thoughts like an apple, eating at any peace he might have had. Despite his desire not to get in the middle of the drama or have to deal with deciding what or what not to say, Zavien begins to think it might be best to search the man out, if only to reassure himself that Koa's okay.
When Kai moves to stand, Zavien shifts his weight, giving his own deep sigh and forcefully releasing his crossed arms like he's discarding the tension clinging to his form. "'Anything else?'" There's no bite, just a tired exasperation as he shakes his head. "I haven't told him anything and I don't plan to." Not if he can avoid it.
Luckily, the argument seems to be over. Sol tilts his head to look at his companion, confirming that the threat has passed before curling back up in the comfortable steam of the room. But Kai isn't done, turning to offer one final blow as he's leaving. 'You should already know.' It rings around in Zavien's head, a warning bell and a cautioning that stirs unease. He shouldn't give the words any weight, shouldn't consider someone's opinion when he chose to date the only person that would hurt his family, shouldn't trust someone who's a decade his junior and willing to leap when his relationship has only just begun; and yet, it gives him pause, worried that there's a reason he doesn't think they're ready.
Leaving those thoughts and conversations for another time, he dips his head, not quite a thanks or a dismissal, just a quiet release of tension as he watches the man depart. "Good luck, Kai."
[FIN]
but today I'll just be a mermaid.
