maybe that makes me a fool

He speaks and she’s already checking the lightning scar tracks along his arm, fingers tracing the lines of his veins, up to the shoulder where they snake away beneath his shirt. It’s enough to know they aren’t causing any problem (other than physically being there). ”You poor thing - I swear, every time I see you, there’s a new mark on you.” She smirks, giving his hair a good natured ruffle before reaching back to grab a stool that she might sit at his level. Raising her eyebrows at him, the smirk becomes an amused sort of grin. ”Have you considered that it’s both?” she asks, her fingers gently moving to his jaw now so she can keep him staring ahead. Vai looks in his eyes carefully, considering dimming the lights to see if it makes a difference. ”Is it blurry now?” she asks, sitting back and holding up a finger. ”Follow it, please?” Tracking a slow path left and right, she’s still looking at Jata, expression focused. vervain I am always on your side