Zavien
- The Risen Sun -
Her gaze met his, their hearts seeming to align in the moment, understanding passing between them, beyond the shallow connections or simplicity of having a child together. It was stronger than that, a dedication that went deeper, a love that would stand against the world. Zavien felt that she knew that, and when she said as much, he gave her a soft, certain smile. "Then you know I'll do everything I can to protect you both." Leaning in, he added, "And all you ever need to do is ask." It was hard to tell if there was anything she could ask for that he wouldn't do, knowing that Soh wasn't the kind of person who would ask him to compromise his morals - even if Zavien struggled to believe he could uphold them if she or the baby were at risk. Only time would tell where that line truly laid.
As she spoke on plans and where in Torchline they would move and how, Zavien nodded along, letting her take the lead. He was grateful for her familiarity, relieved she already had an idea of how the process would work best. He squeezed her hand, refusing to let his own reluctance stop him from saying, "Then let's go tomorrow. We can find a place and start settling in before LongNight." The smile he gave her wasn't excited, but there was a resolution in it, a determination and a compassion that portrayed his willingness to make this work.
As she spoke on plans and where in Torchline they would move and how, Zavien nodded along, letting her take the lead. He was grateful for her familiarity, relieved she already had an idea of how the process would work best. He squeezed her hand, refusing to let his own reluctance stop him from saying, "Then let's go tomorrow. We can find a place and start settling in before LongNight." The smile he gave her wasn't excited, but there was a resolution in it, a determination and a compassion that portrayed his willingness to make this work.
