you are such a soft and messy thing, nobody knows how to take care of you
'Alright.' Such a simple word, and while appreciated, overall meaningless. Not at all Juniper's fault in her wording of course, but Hotaru has so much more she wants to know. How are they emotionally? Physically? Do they have further news of Halo? Do they now of the birth, the twins, of why she could not seek them out earlier? Do they resent her for it, unknowing as they are?
But all the same, she is stunned silent with relief that at least they are alive.
"The Wilds?" blurts out before she can control it - certainly uncharacteristic, but considering everything...well, Hotaru will not loathe herself too deeply for the mistake. It reveals far too much about her insecurities; why had they left her? Why had they not sought her out after Juniper let them know Hotaru was in the Greatwood? Shaking her head slightly, golden hair rippling around her in long waves, Hotaru tries to focus.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to get distracted. I asked you here because I know Remi has said I can stay, and he is one of the Guardians, but I don't want to stay on his favor and connection alone. That's not who I am. I wanted to know you as more than two leaders who once met and spoke." Friendship, perhaps? It's a distant thought, but Hotaru has scarce few of them. Even an amiable relationship with Juniper would make the Greatwood feel less massive and isolating.
But all the same, she is stunned silent with relief that at least they are alive.
"The Wilds?" blurts out before she can control it - certainly uncharacteristic, but considering everything...well, Hotaru will not loathe herself too deeply for the mistake. It reveals far too much about her insecurities; why had they left her? Why had they not sought her out after Juniper let them know Hotaru was in the Greatwood? Shaking her head slightly, golden hair rippling around her in long waves, Hotaru tries to focus.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to get distracted. I asked you here because I know Remi has said I can stay, and he is one of the Guardians, but I don't want to stay on his favor and connection alone. That's not who I am. I wanted to know you as more than two leaders who once met and spoke." Friendship, perhaps? It's a distant thought, but Hotaru has scarce few of them. Even an amiable relationship with Juniper would make the Greatwood feel less massive and isolating.
