Zavien
His voice was barely audible, the grief and regrets painting the words like blue watercolor, seeping into the page of his love letter. "Me too." There would be no changing it for as long as he lived, and as much as he convinced himself Lena was at peace in Mort's Halls - rooting for his happiness - Zavien couldn't forget the cold slack of her features, the terror and loneliness she would have felt as the sea panther tore her apart. He would have done anything to stop it.
Eager to think of anything else, Zavien nodded, slowly accepting her multitude of promises. Every word was a declaration for him, something to strengthen and reassure where he felt weak and vulnerable. Although he had faith in their ability to create security here, he ached for the day it would come, the day when he could feel completely relaxed knowing she was safe, and that he could get to her whenever she might be in need.
He shook his head in her grasp, his thumb moving slowly along her back while his eyebrows furrowed at the thought of forcing her to stay by his side. "No no. I won't chain you to me, and I'm sure there are things you need to do in Torchline." As much as he appreciated her love and affection, he refused to let her life revolve solely around him. He loved her independence in equal measure to her compassion, and he wouldn't diminish her into an emotional support human just because he was scared of losing her.
Pursing his lips, he asked one thing of her, cautious and a bit nervous at the edges. "Just... be careful?" He might have requested she stay by Flora's side, but that felt like too much to ask, like putting her in a gilded cage. No one was after Soh anymore, and as long as she was smart about it, he hoped she wouldn't find herself in any dangerous situations for the time being.
Regardless, he swallowed the discomfort and unease, leaning forward to place another loving kiss against her lips. "I love you, Soh." It was a soft, tender admission, lacking the strain from earlier, even as the heavier emotions lingered at the edges.
Eager to think of anything else, Zavien nodded, slowly accepting her multitude of promises. Every word was a declaration for him, something to strengthen and reassure where he felt weak and vulnerable. Although he had faith in their ability to create security here, he ached for the day it would come, the day when he could feel completely relaxed knowing she was safe, and that he could get to her whenever she might be in need.
He shook his head in her grasp, his thumb moving slowly along her back while his eyebrows furrowed at the thought of forcing her to stay by his side. "No no. I won't chain you to me, and I'm sure there are things you need to do in Torchline." As much as he appreciated her love and affection, he refused to let her life revolve solely around him. He loved her independence in equal measure to her compassion, and he wouldn't diminish her into an emotional support human just because he was scared of losing her.
Pursing his lips, he asked one thing of her, cautious and a bit nervous at the edges. "Just... be careful?" He might have requested she stay by Flora's side, but that felt like too much to ask, like putting her in a gilded cage. No one was after Soh anymore, and as long as she was smart about it, he hoped she wouldn't find herself in any dangerous situations for the time being.
Regardless, he swallowed the discomfort and unease, leaning forward to place another loving kiss against her lips. "I love you, Soh." It was a soft, tender admission, lacking the strain from earlier, even as the heavier emotions lingered at the edges.
If you don't like the road you're walking,
start paving another.
start paving another.
