Eye of a hurricane, listen to yourself churn

Koa

Don't you just wanna wake up dark as a lake
Smelling like a bonfire, lost in a haze?

(set after the ME)

When the people disperse and the crowds fade, Koa seeks out the Risen Sun. His friend had, predictably, been surrounded by anxious people vying for his attention, but Koa is patient enough to wait for his opportunity - albeit with a tapping foot that belies the anxiety humming beneath his skin. It's impressive, honestly, watching the Commander navigate the storm, seeing how well Zavien is able to handle and soothe the frayed nerves of the people of Stormbreak.

He can't help but worry for how Zav is actually doing, beneath that calm veneer.

Though disheveled and scruffy from his recent trip, Koa nevertheless cuts a recognizable figure in Stormbreak, and he's still waiting when a group of Dragoons spot him, converging on his location with greetings and cries of relief. The young man speaks with them briefly, finding comfort and ease for his nerves in the familiar camaraderie of his pack. They disperse with an exchange of squeezed arms and plans to reconvene later in place, and then Koa turns back to see where Zavien has gone, whether the time has finally come to seek out his friend.

If you're drunk on life, babe, I think it's great
But while in this world I think I'll take my whiskey neat