and indeed, just think: in many ways, body and soul,
i have been more a battlefield —
A repeat of his previous words, that causes the Penumbra to nod in his general direction. That’s all they can do at the end of the day, is wait… Wait and see, then move on. It does little for her to wallow in the possibilities of what could have and what could not have been. And so she focuses on where his voice comes from, tilting her head as she keeps her arms pulling her legs in tight. The trust that is given is far deeper than her race, and she understands this. But he still hadn’t pushed her away when she’d changed. Not like some of the others she knew.
And for that, that’s all the appreciation she has.
Still, his comment grants a quiet chuckle from her with an understanding nod. “Well, when there’s those of us like Archebold I don’t blame you.” Shoulders rise and fall in a shrug before she shakes her head. “And Lucas for that matter.” Had she had eyes to roll, she would have. “Many of us needed to be reined in.” A brief pause as she considers, arms lifting just enough to brush by the brand on her chest. “I reined Lucas in before he died. He would’ve done anything I asked of him.” A light shrug as if it mattered – when it doesn’t, not anymore.
And for that, that’s all the appreciation she has.
Still, his comment grants a quiet chuckle from her with an understanding nod. “Well, when there’s those of us like Archebold I don’t blame you.” Shoulders rise and fall in a shrug before she shakes her head. “And Lucas for that matter.” Had she had eyes to roll, she would have. “Many of us needed to be reined in.” A brief pause as she considers, arms lifting just enough to brush by the brand on her chest. “I reined Lucas in before he died. He would’ve done anything I asked of him.” A light shrug as if it mattered – when it doesn’t, not anymore.
— than a human being
REXANNA
