JUNIPER
you think i'm happy because i'm smiling,
but it's the easiest thing to do
It tore Juniper's heart to see Azrael, previously so lively and enthusiastic, reduced to such a state. She had to remind herself that this was necessary, that they had to discover the harsh truths of the world eventually -- though she might wish that she had not had to be the one to enlighten them. but it's the easiest thing to do
"Yes," Juniper said. "After the attack, our queen, Delah, outlawed the Ascended from the Greatwood."
And now Juniper sought retaliation -- no, justice, she reminded herself. She didn't think she'd mention that to Azrael, though; they seemed hurt enough by the act itself, without mentioning the ongoing conflict, the potential threat to their "family." If Azrael didn't already know that there were people in the world who would see them die just for being Ascended, Juniper did not intend to tell them.
"Thank you," Juniper added. "I appreciate your sympathy."
At least she assumed it was sympathy, and not guilt, that drove Azrael's "sorry." If they apologized further, though, she would be sure to tell them that they had nothing to apologize for; they hadn't had anything to do with the attack -- they hadn't even been born yet.
if you looked a little closer,
you'd find my eyes aren't smiling too.
you'd find my eyes aren't smiling too.
