Zavien
Zavien knew he wasn't the most complex of people. Train, protect, patrol, and help people with minor tasks. He had little purpose in life other than providing for others. He wasn't a selfish man - to the point of neglect for his own hobbies and desires.
Soh seemed to be the same, struggling to produce a quick answer. However, when it came, Zavien couldn't help the smile, picturing a picture book of maps and pictures pinned to the walls. "Wow. They sound incredible. I'm surprised I haven't seen one yet." Perhaps he had and hadn't realized it, although he couldn't recall seeing anything as intricate or elaborate.
Spooning a bit of her ice cream, he tilted his head, a small smile on his lips. Now knowing that Soh enjoyed spending time with friends - no matter what the activity - Zavien was flattered he made that list; and he honestly wouldn't mind having someone to hang out with, someone who might get him out of the training ring.
But the wink caught him off guard, his green eyes widening to a slightly cartoonish expression. "Oh - uh - yeah. That'd be nice." His thoughts lingered on the strange mix of emotions that the smallest of motions stirred, most of all confusion. He planted the smile more firmly, genuine as he added, "Maybe we can even find a way to drag Koa along." The man needed a break as much as the rest of them, and it was always nice to have a third to join in the fun.
Shifting in his seat, he tried not to let the dread of the coming revelation weigh too heavily, but it pulled at the edges of his lips, the smile he offered coming out feeble with nerves. "Great. We can go when we're done here." He dipped his spoon in for another bite, falling silent as he tapped his foot under the table.
Soh seemed to be the same, struggling to produce a quick answer. However, when it came, Zavien couldn't help the smile, picturing a picture book of maps and pictures pinned to the walls. "Wow. They sound incredible. I'm surprised I haven't seen one yet." Perhaps he had and hadn't realized it, although he couldn't recall seeing anything as intricate or elaborate.
Spooning a bit of her ice cream, he tilted his head, a small smile on his lips. Now knowing that Soh enjoyed spending time with friends - no matter what the activity - Zavien was flattered he made that list; and he honestly wouldn't mind having someone to hang out with, someone who might get him out of the training ring.
But the wink caught him off guard, his green eyes widening to a slightly cartoonish expression. "Oh - uh - yeah. That'd be nice." His thoughts lingered on the strange mix of emotions that the smallest of motions stirred, most of all confusion. He planted the smile more firmly, genuine as he added, "Maybe we can even find a way to drag Koa along." The man needed a break as much as the rest of them, and it was always nice to have a third to join in the fun.
Shifting in his seat, he tried not to let the dread of the coming revelation weigh too heavily, but it pulled at the edges of his lips, the smile he offered coming out feeble with nerves. "Great. We can go when we're done here." He dipped his spoon in for another bite, falling silent as he tapped his foot under the table.
A flower cannot blossom without sunshine,
and man cannot live without love.
and man cannot live without love.
