gratuitous violence; unnecessary, satisfying, heartbreaking
In the same way that Safrin often does, warmth blooms back into Ronin as he's given the answers he needs, a genuine smile spreading across his face. "Tell her. And show her publicly, that Torchline is hers," he says earnestly, the cloud slowing once more, whether subconsciously or otherwise.
"If you'd like me to be there while you pray for her, you need only ask. I confess I wasn't aware of the situation with the Longnight monster..." And for a second Ronin looks like just a man again - he has dealt with them in abundance, to his own detriment, and it has left a mark. "And I am sure she would be interested in finding a way to prevent something from getting through the portal to endanger Torchline.
As for Aurelia? He can only shake his head. "She may be taking the actions, Maeve, but she's taking them on your islands. She isn't a queen any longer - she ought to be checking with you before offering her opinion on things concerning the war."
"If you'd like me to be there while you pray for her, you need only ask. I confess I wasn't aware of the situation with the Longnight monster..." And for a second Ronin looks like just a man again - he has dealt with them in abundance, to his own detriment, and it has left a mark. "And I am sure she would be interested in finding a way to prevent something from getting through the portal to endanger Torchline.
As for Aurelia? He can only shake his head. "She may be taking the actions, Maeve, but she's taking them on your islands. She isn't a queen any longer - she ought to be checking with you before offering her opinion on things concerning the war."
RONIN
