when so many have died
Gathering himself, the Sentinel moved towards the front of the crowd of citizens and stood tall near where Sah had made his announcement. "Halo," Noah's voice was firm and confident, glacier eyes moving over the people, "you know me and you know why I am here. I have grown up at your sides, hunted with you, provided food for you in the darkest of days, offered solace to those who needed it." He let his eyes rest on family units that Noah had kept from the brink of starvation through his years. He let his eyes rest on families he had hunted alongside. He let his eyes rest on families that had worked with him to protect the citizens during the cultist attack on the Citadel.
"I am here for you. It is known publicly that I have been chosen as the demigod of Vi -- the god of life. He is here for you. Vi would delight in seeing the people of Caido thrive, and he has not forgotten Halo. I assure you, I will champion these mountains and our people to thrive." He let his eyes rest on Deimos for a moment, the man's support tangible in the way he stood stoic, but on guard. He let his eyes wander to Cordelia and her family, on the families surrounding them that had spent countless hours with Noah on the tundra, teaching him and learning from him all at once, surviving together.
"Halo, would you have me as your Warden?" He finally asked.
wait for it
