Zavien
We may indeed in counsel point to the higher road,
but we cannot compel any free creature to walk upon it.
Zavien shoots Thorn a crooked grin back, commenting on 'what not to do' with an amused glint in his eyes. "So don't leave. Sounds pretty easy." He hadn't planned on it to begin with, but it also leaves his own bar pretty low and he has no intent of stopping at the bare minimum of earning the 'father' title.
Noting Thorn's second comment, he looks at his friend from the side. It's not surprising to hear. Good parents are hard to come by in Caido, and the courtesan's never mentioned his family, so Zavien has always worked under the assumption it wasn't a good environment. Still, he feels sad for Thorn and himself and all the other people of Caido who have had to grow up in spite of their parents - or lack thereof. It sits like a heavy weight in his soul, a constant reminder that sits with him.
He offers another smile at Thorn, open and receptive in its warmth. "I'll take any other advice if you think of it." It's an opportunity should his friend ever want to share more, but an otherwise genuine request for guidance with his own inexperience.
Standing at the other stall, Zavien purses his lips, focus intent on the glint of gold as he considers the question of whether a fresh start is possible between him and Flora and Kai. "We're set to have a double date with them soon, but..." He sighs, voicing his main fear when it comes to reconciliation. "Well, her best friend's husband said some really hurtful things about Lena, and I don't think I can get along with him if he's going to continue disrespecting her memory like that." He can put up with a lot, but Zavien will never allow someone to threaten or dishonor the people he cares about.
Noting Thorn's second comment, he looks at his friend from the side. It's not surprising to hear. Good parents are hard to come by in Caido, and the courtesan's never mentioned his family, so Zavien has always worked under the assumption it wasn't a good environment. Still, he feels sad for Thorn and himself and all the other people of Caido who have had to grow up in spite of their parents - or lack thereof. It sits like a heavy weight in his soul, a constant reminder that sits with him.
He offers another smile at Thorn, open and receptive in its warmth. "I'll take any other advice if you think of it." It's an opportunity should his friend ever want to share more, but an otherwise genuine request for guidance with his own inexperience.
Standing at the other stall, Zavien purses his lips, focus intent on the glint of gold as he considers the question of whether a fresh start is possible between him and Flora and Kai. "We're set to have a double date with them soon, but..." He sighs, voicing his main fear when it comes to reconciliation. "Well, her best friend's husband said some really hurtful things about Lena, and I don't think I can get along with him if he's going to continue disrespecting her memory like that." He can put up with a lot, but Zavien will never allow someone to threaten or dishonor the people he cares about.
