EVIE
His understanding tone helps soothe her helplessly raised hackles, and her expression takes on an apologetic tinge at her reaction. They're relatively aligned in their thoughts and opinions, and there's no real joy or satisfaction on her side in being pedantic. Instead she abides with an understanding tilt of her crown, nodding slightly.
Loren's mention of loss has more draw on her attention, empathy softening the corners of her eyes previously tightened with stress over the previous topic. "It takes time to heal. It's certainly not a race. I'm sorry that you lost someone so dear to you." Perhaps if they were closer she would have reached for his hand or elbow, or perhaps put an arm around his shoulders. Loss is a familiar friend to the Naturals, and to the Outlanders who had been thrust into their chaotic world without any warning or experience to help shield them.
"Anytime," she assures, the warmth of her smile strengthening back to its normal amount. And with an amicable wave, they part ways and she ventures off into the snowy town to do her own necessary shopping.
- FIN
Loren's mention of loss has more draw on her attention, empathy softening the corners of her eyes previously tightened with stress over the previous topic. "It takes time to heal. It's certainly not a race. I'm sorry that you lost someone so dear to you." Perhaps if they were closer she would have reached for his hand or elbow, or perhaps put an arm around his shoulders. Loss is a familiar friend to the Naturals, and to the Outlanders who had been thrust into their chaotic world without any warning or experience to help shield them.
"Anytime," she assures, the warmth of her smile strengthening back to its normal amount. And with an amicable wave, they part ways and she ventures off into the snowy town to do her own necessary shopping.
- FIN
and it's my whole heart
while tried and tested, it's mine
while tried and tested, it's mine
