PETER
As Zariah stepped back, Peter automatically tried to lower his eyes again, stopped only by the hands on his cheeks. It felt intimate, warm, almost loving, in a way, so he tried to not be anxious about looking upon the family head, at least not outwardly. He was still very aware of how easy it was for a mood to change, how much of a target he could be.
Her face was soft though, almost apologetic Peter thought. He found himself nodding along to her words, all to eager to accept them, and too afraid to ask anymore questions about why she left anyway. It makes perfect sense how she’s explained it. Just a misunderstanding. ”Will... I’m sorry, I-I mean, is everyone coming?” Jace and Beatrix were a given, and Edrei was gone, so it was fairly clear who Peter was talking about when he asked.
Her face was soft though, almost apologetic Peter thought. He found himself nodding along to her words, all to eager to accept them, and too afraid to ask anymore questions about why she left anyway. It makes perfect sense how she’s explained it. Just a misunderstanding. ”Will... I’m sorry, I-I mean, is everyone coming?” Jace and Beatrix were a given, and Edrei was gone, so it was fairly clear who Peter was talking about when he asked.
and our memories defeat us
and I’ll end this duress
and I’ll end this duress
