you are terrifying and strange and beautiful
Ronin has, indeed, heard of the sickness, given the state of his husband, and he is more familiar with it than he would like. ”It’s everywhere,” he tells Gideon, his tone low and his blue eyes distant as they rake the Tundra, like there might be answers out there. He doesn’t miss the judgement that sharpens the other man’s voice at the mention of the Warden, and Ronin raises an eyebrow; he knew the Order were against Ascended, but he hadn’t been aware that Abandoned made their toes curl as well.
”It’s my first time visiting here as well,” he says. ”All things considered, I’ve a great admiration for Warden Aristomache. She’s joining me at the Climb to see if we might help the people here, too.” Ronin glances back at Gideon as the conversation swings back to the matter of his demigodhood, and he rubs at the back of his head bashfully (Sugar lets out a croon of protest).
”There are two more in Halo,” he says, as if to take the spotlight off himself. ”A friend of mine is touched by Vi. And my husband Remi... Ludo.” Even thinking about the Lullaby dampens his mood, where once it would have brightened him considerably.
As for the Climb? ”I spoke with Safrin - she told me of a hot springs there with healing properties. I’ve seen the water work myself, but the cure isn’t permanent. I want to find something that will drive the sickness back for good.”
”It’s my first time visiting here as well,” he says. ”All things considered, I’ve a great admiration for Warden Aristomache. She’s joining me at the Climb to see if we might help the people here, too.” Ronin glances back at Gideon as the conversation swings back to the matter of his demigodhood, and he rubs at the back of his head bashfully (Sugar lets out a croon of protest).
”There are two more in Halo,” he says, as if to take the spotlight off himself. ”A friend of mine is touched by Vi. And my husband Remi... Ludo.” Even thinking about the Lullaby dampens his mood, where once it would have brightened him considerably.
As for the Climb? ”I spoke with Safrin - she told me of a hot springs there with healing properties. I’ve seen the water work myself, but the cure isn’t permanent. I want to find something that will drive the sickness back for good.”
The huntsman
