there's light at the edge of the darkness
At Remi’s quip, Loren smiled. ”Same.” Then his eyes crinkled with amusement. ”In fact, the fact that I don’t listen to anyone is probably the source of most of my problems.” His tone was properly self-deprecating.
The summoner raised his eyebrows. ”Don’t fuck it up?” It was tentatively hazarded, but his eyes sparkled with mirth. ”In all seriousness, I’ve never attempted something like this before, nor do I have the magic to even try.” He waggled his fingers. ”I can pump you full of healing magic so you’re less likely to die or help you meditate so you keep your focus, but that’s about it.” Shrugging, he settled into a cross-legged position out of the way to watch. Astra climbed into his lap and he held her, simply resting his chin in her fur.
"You got this!" He sent a pulse of certainty and encouragement along with the words.
The summoner raised his eyebrows. ”Don’t fuck it up?” It was tentatively hazarded, but his eyes sparkled with mirth. ”In all seriousness, I’ve never attempted something like this before, nor do I have the magic to even try.” He waggled his fingers. ”I can pump you full of healing magic so you’re less likely to die or help you meditate so you keep your focus, but that’s about it.” Shrugging, he settled into a cross-legged position out of the way to watch. Astra climbed into his lap and he held her, simply resting his chin in her fur.
"You got this!" He sent a pulse of certainty and encouragement along with the words.
loren
