"Nobility is often mistaken as simply the graceful acceptance of what we cannot change," he said ruefully, smiling down at his new friend. "As I've found no way to change what has happened, I could rail bitterly against it - to no avail. Or I can try and find a way to make it palatable and move forward. Though I hope that doesn't change the good opinion of me you might have formed." He took the opportunity to step adroitly back, giving the lady a courtly bow - and a mischievous grin, to lighten the mood once more.
"I assure you, your strength shines through in your determination to forge ahead with what you do have. You aren't wasting time bemoaning what you lost, either, after all, so if you insist on my nobility, then I must insist on yours as well." He spoke gallantly, but there was a wicked twinkle in his eye, determined to make sure Isla included herself in her kind compliments.
The volcanette lay between them as she stepped back as well, and Jigano watched curiously as she touched it for the first time. It did her no harm, either, though he hadn't thought it would. Despite its magnificent appearance it was acting rather, well, boring. But perhaps that was for the best, given what other surprises Caido liked to spring on folks. "Madame healer, I would be honored to accompany you," he agreed, his attention all for the mysterious flower once more. "I want to be able to take notes on the roots and how it reacts to being shifted. The positioning of the other two plants near it seems oddly precise for something so natural..." He shook his head, interrupting his musings to slip the borrowed herbal into a small bag behind the rock and sling it over his shoulder.
"Whenever you're ready, Isla. Both the company and the directions will be welcome."
"I assure you, your strength shines through in your determination to forge ahead with what you do have. You aren't wasting time bemoaning what you lost, either, after all, so if you insist on my nobility, then I must insist on yours as well." He spoke gallantly, but there was a wicked twinkle in his eye, determined to make sure Isla included herself in her kind compliments.
The volcanette lay between them as she stepped back as well, and Jigano watched curiously as she touched it for the first time. It did her no harm, either, though he hadn't thought it would. Despite its magnificent appearance it was acting rather, well, boring. But perhaps that was for the best, given what other surprises Caido liked to spring on folks. "Madame healer, I would be honored to accompany you," he agreed, his attention all for the mysterious flower once more. "I want to be able to take notes on the roots and how it reacts to being shifted. The positioning of the other two plants near it seems oddly precise for something so natural..." He shook his head, interrupting his musings to slip the borrowed herbal into a small bag behind the rock and sling it over his shoulder.
"Whenever you're ready, Isla. Both the company and the directions will be welcome."
