and indeed, just think: in many ways, body and soul,
i have been more a battlefield —
If she’s being honest, she’s proud of Deimos. For having reached out, for doing that and branching out – so much different from the Reaper she knew, and yet still remaining the same just enough. She finds that she enjoys this version of him a bit more, still protective but far less standoffish. He accepts the attention that others provide, hears from their very mouths how important he is to them. Like how she had uttered it one winter day among the crisp winds.
It still mattered, he still meant a great deal to her, but she knows deep down he likely means far more to the Harpy. And she’s so incredibly happy that he can be there for her, that he’s taken on the girl.
At her question, however, her head tilts as she listens to Deimos – hearing the words for what they are. “The entire Ascended race.” Is what sticks with her, and she can’t help the grimace that crosses her face for a brief moment. “That’s why Sam told me to be careful.” She mulls over it briefly before she shakes her head. “Where is Roana now?” A quiet question, pleading that the woman isn’t at the Temple where she can gain access to Clemente and Bastien. So far from the two she immensely cares for, uncertain if they can handle themselves in that situation – not like she’d be much more help in this capacity.
It still mattered, he still meant a great deal to her, but she knows deep down he likely means far more to the Harpy. And she’s so incredibly happy that he can be there for her, that he’s taken on the girl.
At her question, however, her head tilts as she listens to Deimos – hearing the words for what they are. “The entire Ascended race.” Is what sticks with her, and she can’t help the grimace that crosses her face for a brief moment. “That’s why Sam told me to be careful.” She mulls over it briefly before she shakes her head. “Where is Roana now?” A quiet question, pleading that the woman isn’t at the Temple where she can gain access to Clemente and Bastien. So far from the two she immensely cares for, uncertain if they can handle themselves in that situation – not like she’d be much more help in this capacity.
— than a human being
REXANNA
