"I have not been easy to reach lately." He did not dismiss Zavien's apology, but he accepted it with the quiet assurance that it was unnecessary. Sometimes friends were the hardest ones to tell about such things, and Hadama was aware that his positions as both a King and a demigod did not make it easier. And, in truth, he had been exceptionally busy in Flowerbirth, between the first descent into Starfall, curing his co-ruler of Void infection, and racing to see Haulani protected from the Family, among other things.
Which was why he asked for help now, instead of trying to take even more onto his own shoulders.
The Dragoon's acceptance, swift even in the face of his fears, drew a bow of gratitude from the Tidebreaker - a small one this time, knowing how uncomfortable the displays made his friend. "Thank you, Zavien. I am in your debt." There was more he wished to say, but he did not know the words to reassure his friend without risking insult by accident. So instead he straightened and reached out to offer his arm in a warrior's clasp. "And I will do what I can to repay it when you call."
Which was why he asked for help now, instead of trying to take even more onto his own shoulders.
The Dragoon's acceptance, swift even in the face of his fears, drew a bow of gratitude from the Tidebreaker - a small one this time, knowing how uncomfortable the displays made his friend. "Thank you, Zavien. I am in your debt." There was more he wished to say, but he did not know the words to reassure his friend without risking insult by accident. So instead he straightened and reached out to offer his arm in a warrior's clasp. "And I will do what I can to repay it when you call."
