I would rather
share one lifetime with you
share one lifetime with you
Although unconvinced that a few breakfast scones were enough to eliminate an appetite for burgers, Zavien didn't argue with her. As long as she was happy and eating, he didn't really care.
Seated at their table, he watched Soh take it all in, watched as she appreciated the life milling around them. He smiled, letting his eyes wander back to the people. "Me too. Enders have proven they're similar to Breakers in that way." It was one reason he was never really worried about the immigrants, knowing they would welcome them with open arms, ready to absorb them into the community.
But that wasn't what Zavien wanted her to notice, and his smile turned brighter as he said, "But this" he indicated to the street and the tables around them "is why I like lunch." Shrugging his shoulders, he watched Sol chase off a bird for a piece of fallen bacon. "Dinner is private and cozy." There was room for soft feelings and quiet moments, rich foods and richer alcohol. Sometimes, there were even bad decisions to mix in. "Breakfast is sleepy and full of opportunity." Coffee alone buzzed with potential energy, awakening the people to start their day off right. "But lunch - lunch is when you see people come alive. They take a break from their days to laugh and enjoy food together, to come together and feed their community." It was when the sun shone down on them all, when they could bask in the glory of the day no matter where it had taken them, knowing there was still so much left to achieve. It was about living.
Seated at their table, he watched Soh take it all in, watched as she appreciated the life milling around them. He smiled, letting his eyes wander back to the people. "Me too. Enders have proven they're similar to Breakers in that way." It was one reason he was never really worried about the immigrants, knowing they would welcome them with open arms, ready to absorb them into the community.
But that wasn't what Zavien wanted her to notice, and his smile turned brighter as he said, "But this" he indicated to the street and the tables around them "is why I like lunch." Shrugging his shoulders, he watched Sol chase off a bird for a piece of fallen bacon. "Dinner is private and cozy." There was room for soft feelings and quiet moments, rich foods and richer alcohol. Sometimes, there were even bad decisions to mix in. "Breakfast is sleepy and full of opportunity." Coffee alone buzzed with potential energy, awakening the people to start their day off right. "But lunch - lunch is when you see people come alive. They take a break from their days to laugh and enjoy food together, to come together and feed their community." It was when the sun shone down on them all, when they could bask in the glory of the day no matter where it had taken them, knowing there was still so much left to achieve. It was about living.
than face all the ages
of this world alone.
of this world alone.
Zavien
