& oh, poor atlas - the world's a beast of a burden
Her anxiety comes in waves, ebbing out when he agrees, flowing in when he disappears. Only when he reemerges does it begin to dissipate, leaving Amalia with a small, shy smile curling at her lips. "Alright. This way."
She leads him through the misty streets, pointing out curios and landmarks as they go. Their first stop is a tucked away house; Amalia steps up and knocks on the door, which opens to reveal a slender woman whose tired expression brightens at the sign of the baker. She takes the offered loaf with gratitude on her face, then calls back to someone inside the house.
A boy, maybe ten, rockets out, throwing his arms around the surprised Shield. Beaming and flushed she returns the embrace, holding close the boy she saved during LongNight and basking in the sensation of his heartbeat, so wonderfully wild and alive. It's with some reluctance she pulls away, promising to return soon, and turns back to rejoin her companion.
"Sorry. Their family has had a difficult time, so I make sure to check in on them often." Shrugging as though this was the most normal thing in the world, she moves to continue on their tour. "Have you seen the Spark Bird perch?"
She leads him through the misty streets, pointing out curios and landmarks as they go. Their first stop is a tucked away house; Amalia steps up and knocks on the door, which opens to reveal a slender woman whose tired expression brightens at the sign of the baker. She takes the offered loaf with gratitude on her face, then calls back to someone inside the house.
A boy, maybe ten, rockets out, throwing his arms around the surprised Shield. Beaming and flushed she returns the embrace, holding close the boy she saved during LongNight and basking in the sensation of his heartbeat, so wonderfully wild and alive. It's with some reluctance she pulls away, promising to return soon, and turns back to rejoin her companion.
"Sorry. Their family has had a difficult time, so I make sure to check in on them often." Shrugging as though this was the most normal thing in the world, she moves to continue on their tour. "Have you seen the Spark Bird perch?"
you've been holding on a long time
