who could ask for anything more

OLIVER

Within the eye, mysteries of the soul burn deeply beneath the fiery chasms of love

and patiently wait for an awakening

That's too bad. Oliver genuinely wanted to help, but yet again his lack of medicine and knowledge had become a barrier. "Well...if you think of anything, let me know. I could even just help around with doing chores or doing errands. Anything to make things easier for you two." Or really anything at all to show Bastien he was a good person and still wanted to be in his guild.

When bastien rejected the offer of the sketchbook, Oliver was surprised. He hasn't really looked at the book all that deeply yet. But maybe it could become something special to him. A place where he could draw anything, no matter how illogical it was. It made him feel even better that Bastien wasn't judging him for still learning. It made him feel nice and warm inside, despite what happened between the two before. It also reminded Oliver of why he had grown fond of the other. Why he was highly considering joining his guild. "Thank you...someday I'll show you some of my work...something that's not plants or flowers or vines. I like drawing those, sure, but something feels missing."{/] There was something yanking at him. It felt so close and yet so far away. \n\nHis happiness had started to dwindle at the following question. Oliver was reminded of one of the less happier emotions he had been feeling. Loneliness. His voice grew quiet and lacked his normal upbeat attitude. [say}"I originally came here alone...I don't know too many people here. I have met up with a couple of people since arriving...I don't know if I would call them friends, but I know they can be nice to be around. I was happy to see them here and safe." And he certainly hadn't forgotten about the other part. Lovers.

"No uh....lovers exactly. Nobody I've been serious with." Should he go into any detail? Maybe not. Bastien probably wouldn't be interested in his confliction emotions towards a particular Ascended.