cover your crystal eyes
Admittedly it's not the answer - or comfort - she desires to hear, or needs. But it reminds her that perhaps she is being selfish thinking she's the only one who aches at the distance between herself and someone she loves. Selfish, selfish, selfish Hotaru. Synonyms, really. "Perhaps he should give Flora some pointers then, she doesn't write nearly enough." An attempt at humor, because it only makes the distance harder for Hotaru, so she would truly appreciate it if her daughter did write more.
It's understandable that god-aging has become popular given it wasn't a possibility with the heralds trapped in the Grounds for so many years. It also makes sense why she - and Noah, and so many others - are so disoriented when it happens. Though Hotaru doesn't think it necessarily implies anything about Flora's odds given how common it is becoming, she knows it is a compliment, and smiles slightly all the same.
"I have confidence she'll be far better than me in nearly every way. Which is all I could ask for, as her mother." And there is nothing but love in her tone as she says it. The goal of any parent is to provide a better, easier life for their child, and see them go far beyond their own limitations because of it. Hotaru thinks she's doing rather okay in that department. Inhaling slowly, she looks out over the water as her magic pours into the waters and extends a quiet offer. "When you're ready, I will meet your twins. Just tell me when, okay?" Maybe it's time for her to face that particular pain.
It's understandable that god-aging has become popular given it wasn't a possibility with the heralds trapped in the Grounds for so many years. It also makes sense why she - and Noah, and so many others - are so disoriented when it happens. Though Hotaru doesn't think it necessarily implies anything about Flora's odds given how common it is becoming, she knows it is a compliment, and smiles slightly all the same.
"I have confidence she'll be far better than me in nearly every way. Which is all I could ask for, as her mother." And there is nothing but love in her tone as she says it. The goal of any parent is to provide a better, easier life for their child, and see them go far beyond their own limitations because of it. Hotaru thinks she's doing rather okay in that department. Inhaling slowly, she looks out over the water as her magic pours into the waters and extends a quiet offer. "When you're ready, I will meet your twins. Just tell me when, okay?" Maybe it's time for her to face that particular pain.
AND LET YOUR COLORS BLEED AND BLEND WITH MINE
Hotaru
