S E I J I
Seiji only nods, his expression closed, eyes thoughtful. The way Ronin phrases things, it sounds as if whatever trapped them here is a malicious entity. He doesn't miss the way Ronin touches his shoulder, as if it pains him. Or the quiet glance he shares with the dragon. But Seiji comments on neither, instead turning over the man's words. As the minutes pass, his mug of wine grows lighter in his hands, and the warmth of the hall suffuses his cold limbs. It is comfortable here indoors, even if outside, horrors still await.
As Ronin rises, remembering the equipment he mentioned earlier, Seiji nods. "Thank you," he says, rising also and placing his mug carefully aside. A note of laughter reaches his voice as he adds, "Too big is better than too small." By now, he is almost accustomed to most people being larger than he. But anything is better than nothing as far as extra clothing goes.
Seiji only nods, his expression closed, eyes thoughtful. The way Ronin phrases things, it sounds as if whatever trapped them here is a malicious entity. He doesn't miss the way Ronin touches his shoulder, as if it pains him. Or the quiet glance he shares with the dragon. But Seiji comments on neither, instead turning over the man's words. As the minutes pass, his mug of wine grows lighter in his hands, and the warmth of the hall suffuses his cold limbs. It is comfortable here indoors, even if outside, horrors still await.
As Ronin rises, remembering the equipment he mentioned earlier, Seiji nods. "Thank you," he says, rising also and placing his mug carefully aside. A note of laughter reaches his voice as he adds, "Too big is better than too small." By now, he is almost accustomed to most people being larger than he. But anything is better than nothing as far as extra clothing goes.
The rain is full
of ghosts tonight
of ghosts tonight
