Love Everlasting

”I am certain it is, and I appreciate your patience all the more for it.” Roana said to the goddess with a soft smile. She supposed it was still true, and Roana nodded obediently to the goddess’s words. Of course her perspective was skewed, given her mortal lens and the life of a soldier she had led, but she understood what Safrin said in her way. ”Where there is life there is death, they are inextricable, a truth that is painful to learn.” she said quietly in agreement with her, a statement she had heard her uncles mutter when her father had died and left she and her siblings orphaned. And really, she could tell her boys that even Safrin did not know where there father was, but wherever he was, he was indeed looking for them. And they would be sad, it was a sadness she could not protect them from unfortunately. With a deep steadying breath, and another quick wipe at her eyes, Roana pulled herself together. There was no point in being emotional about it. It was what it was and it could not be changed. ”Thank you, Safrin. Your perspective is helpful.” she said with a small smile up at her. She desperately wished to ask about her conundrum with Ronin too, but didn't know how to phrase it. But she needed to change the subject, or certainly her emotions would rise again. Her eyes caught sight of the paintings again and a mischievous grin curved her lips. ”You should know that little Aoife also made you a star painting. I hope Ronin doesn’t neglect to bring it to you.” she said, knowing it possible that she was possibly setting him up for some mild chiding. What were best friends for though if not for getting you in a bit of trouble? roana The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone