i'm tired of the weight of mortality, i want to tear it from my veins
until i bleed silver and gold
She does understand it, his need to not be fully embraced or touched, but when it comes to this version of her old friend it’s a habit she’s picked up. Where once before he was a pillar of strength, a monolithic person who guarded his kingdom, one that remained introverted and warded off anyone who deigned to try and touch, embrace, love.
At least this version of him had the magic capable at will. Still, Rexanna was never great at following instruction — painting his skin in the past with a feeling that had left her weak, mind spinning with just the simplists of touches. And Rexanna had always been the touchy sort of person, focused intensely on the idea that she might be able to show her love for people in more ways than one.
She focuses on him with a bright smile, lifting her tea to her lips as she listens to him answer her question, her head tilting a small amount though she doesn’t lift the cup to drink from it yet. “Oh we would love that!” She chimes brightly before actually going through with the sip. “I have the perfect gift for you two I’ve been working on.” With Bastien’s help here and there of course.
At least this version of him had the magic capable at will. Still, Rexanna was never great at following instruction — painting his skin in the past with a feeling that had left her weak, mind spinning with just the simplists of touches. And Rexanna had always been the touchy sort of person, focused intensely on the idea that she might be able to show her love for people in more ways than one.
She focuses on him with a bright smile, lifting her tea to her lips as she listens to him answer her question, her head tilting a small amount though she doesn’t lift the cup to drink from it yet. “Oh we would love that!” She chimes brightly before actually going through with the sip. “I have the perfect gift for you two I’ve been working on.” With Bastien’s help here and there of course.
maybe one day they'll chant our names
and name galaxies after us, and we too shall be eternal
REXANNA
