give me a life time of promises (open)

As Maea rested her hand on Loren’s head, he sighed. Astra came over to lay herself down by his side, and he pulled her close and just held her. When the woman spoke, he nodded. "And then everything fell apart again." Speaking in a whisper, more to himself, he closed his eyes and took a deep breath. When he opened them, they were still sad, but more focused. "But I'm used to the world falling apart on me, and being left to pick up the pieces." Although his tone was exhausted and resigned, it was also weirdly resolute. He'd been here before, and would be able to move past it eventually. Maybe even sooner rather than later if he opened himself up to Frey's advice. And to others. Like his friends. LOREN Not quite an open book