Isla
She means it seriously, but neither of them know each other that well yet, and so she merely gives a kind nod in response to his gratitude. "Bastien was a good and kind man," she agrees. "His child is very much the same - their name is Azrael. I am sure they would want to help as well, should you wish to finish the work he started. If you let me know when you plan to begin, I'll make arrangements and let them know."
As for the story, she lets out a soft sigh and sips again at her tea. "It is the end of the beginning, I suppose you could say. When the barrier fell, the Old Gods were unhappy about it. I believe that is why we will eventually go to war. They don't like that we are free, now. But all the Ascended want is to live. Not to rule, not to be better than anyone else. Just to live our lives."
As for the story, she lets out a soft sigh and sips again at her tea. "It is the end of the beginning, I suppose you could say. When the barrier fell, the Old Gods were unhappy about it. I believe that is why we will eventually go to war. They don't like that we are free, now. But all the Ascended want is to live. Not to rule, not to be better than anyone else. Just to live our lives."
sooner or later, we all have to wake
and try forgetting everything
and try forgetting everything