[seasonal event] blindsided

To his relief she didn't take offence and settled back down on his chest. Gladly Bastien stroked her hair and listened to her speak, looking up at a random spot in the ceiling as he considered her words. The barrier and the siege had had little do with his experiences of here, really, his time mostly having been taken up with Safrin in one way or another. "I think I would like to go. See what else is out there. But that does not mean I could not return...what about you? Are you an explorer?" They weren't close enough for him to suggest travelling together, but if he was to put together a group of adventurers Rexanna would certainly be on the list. She had impressed him during his quest in the ruins with her bravery and tenacity. Her next question was one he could not hope to answer. "I..don't know. I know little of the siege. But...I think some may die. But they go willingly, don't they? It is their choice to die for this cause, just as I would choose to die for many of my passions. It...is love, in a way. Of course, I hope no one does. But if they do...at least we can mourn knowing they died in a way that they could be proud of." Bastien Push back, push back, push back, With every word and every breath. What god doesn't give to you, You've got to go and get for yourself.