LOREN
Well, at least Roana recognized Loren. And unfortunately Roana recognized Loren. He wasn’t sure if that made it better or worse. On the one hand, this would’ve been the most awkward introduction of his life; on the other hand, she actually knew who he was, and this was hardly the way he wanted to reintroduce himself to her. Although, it was kind of funny, and he felt the corner of his mouth quirk up at the sheer absurdity of the situation. ”In the flesh, so to speak.” Perhaps the joke was entirely inappropriate, but he felt that he needed to do something to cut the awkward tension.
At her question, he huffed out an annoyed laugh. ”You really think that I’d be standing in the snow, naked, in the middle of the forest if I could summon clothes? No. Unfortunately I don’t possess that particular magic.” It would’ve been simple for him to do so back in Northaven, but he’d lost most of that talent when he came to Caido. However, when she unfastened her coat and handed it over—and closed her eyes, for which he was grateful—he took it quickly and wrapped it around his waist as she’d suggested. ”Thanks. And it’s safe to look.” He made sure to keep one hand on the coat at all times. She’d already seen more than enough of him tonight. Still, seeing as they were both inadequately dressed for the weather now, he kept his phoenix, still circling his head in lazy arcs.
At her question, he huffed out an annoyed laugh. ”You really think that I’d be standing in the snow, naked, in the middle of the forest if I could summon clothes? No. Unfortunately I don’t possess that particular magic.” It would’ve been simple for him to do so back in Northaven, but he’d lost most of that talent when he came to Caido. However, when she unfastened her coat and handed it over—and closed her eyes, for which he was grateful—he took it quickly and wrapped it around his waist as she’d suggested. ”Thanks. And it’s safe to look.” He made sure to keep one hand on the coat at all times. She’d already seen more than enough of him tonight. Still, seeing as they were both inadequately dressed for the weather now, he kept his phoenix, still circling his head in lazy arcs.
But don’t be weary if it’s broken
Families are like that—
they’re split up and always torn.
