death, you bring death and destruction to all that you touch
It was with a silent and scrutinizing observation that Deimos surveyed the courier; eyes narrowing to piercing junctures. At least Talyson took semblance of a hint, staying and keeping his distance. In some petty, spiteful way, the Sword wasn’t about to help or assist in alleviating the awkwardness; letting it settle in the widened gap between them.
He wondered if Talyson had thought about everything he said at all, and if this was just an excuse. A meandering around obvious elephants in the room, trying to bridge gaps where Deimos wouldn’t offer a single proportion of assistance; not after what had been said. Been compared. Been unpleasantly surmised.
The apology caused an arch of his brow, but only in suspicion. “Thank you,” for either the concern or the trepidation; though perhaps they were past that point now. The Warden accepted it for what it was worth – uncertain of its weight any longer – with a nod and not much else. Reticent, impassive, and thoroughly detached, he didn’t even tilt his head to break the mold, keeping everything tightly constrained. “That is the plan.” To ensure he, Noah, and everyone else made it back in one piece.
He wondered if Talyson had thought about everything he said at all, and if this was just an excuse. A meandering around obvious elephants in the room, trying to bridge gaps where Deimos wouldn’t offer a single proportion of assistance; not after what had been said. Been compared. Been unpleasantly surmised.
The apology caused an arch of his brow, but only in suspicion. “Thank you,” for either the concern or the trepidation; though perhaps they were past that point now. The Warden accepted it for what it was worth – uncertain of its weight any longer – with a nod and not much else. Reticent, impassive, and thoroughly detached, he didn’t even tilt his head to break the mold, keeping everything tightly constrained. “That is the plan.” To ensure he, Noah, and everyone else made it back in one piece.
DEIMOS
