[God Quest] a thousand times enough

Amalia

she was afraid of heights

She can feel the consternation in Safrin's tone, acutely aware of each word and the implications behind them. This is Deimos' moment, his triumph; it is selfish for her to make this about herself, her hurt and her anger and the ways she feels lost. Like a chastised child Amalia frowns; "I understand," she replies softly, not meeting the goddess's eyes. "I'll give you space, Deimos. I'm sorry."

And without another word the girl shifts and takes to wing, flying a comfortable distance away to shield them all from her broken heart.

[Amalia out!]

but she was much more afraid

of never flying