EVIE
Though she will never begrudge Amalia for it, her heart always aches when the Shield mentions her benefactor. Even so her smile is warm and sincere, for Amalia if nothing else. Radiantly happy for the baker who had come from such humble roots to this stunning, iridescent woman finding that there is so much room for her bright spirit to continue growing. "It is you silly girl. It's amazing."
Her hands are grasped by Amalia, strong and sure from years of working dough, and Evie squeezes them instinctively in return. The offer takes her off guard, but there's no question as to her answer. How could she turn down such an opportunity? Blue eyes are wide above her gleaming smile. "I...yes. Yes, I would love that." She can almost hear the words left unsaid, and her eyes are perhaps a bit too wet, but she smiles and smiles and smiles because there is still good in the world. Amalia is growing ever stronger, and Evie may always see her as a young girl at her hip, but it's apparent that the baker does not need her anymore. That she can stand - and lift Evie alongside her - with her own power. It's a bittersweet victory.
Her hands are grasped by Amalia, strong and sure from years of working dough, and Evie squeezes them instinctively in return. The offer takes her off guard, but there's no question as to her answer. How could she turn down such an opportunity? Blue eyes are wide above her gleaming smile. "I...yes. Yes, I would love that." She can almost hear the words left unsaid, and her eyes are perhaps a bit too wet, but she smiles and smiles and smiles because there is still good in the world. Amalia is growing ever stronger, and Evie may always see her as a young girl at her hip, but it's apparent that the baker does not need her anymore. That she can stand - and lift Evie alongside her - with her own power. It's a bittersweet victory.
Don't look up, just let them think
There's no place else you'd rather be
There's no place else you'd rather be
