In Lieu of Formalities

She raised a brow at him, unperturbed for the moment by his snark, if only because it was him. "Now, now, you know better than this. You are family. Your burdens are my burdens, it is my business. None of us bear anything alone." she said almost gently. The only exception to the rule was that of the Family Head, who had a duty to look out for all. Zariah sighed and tilted her head back to stare at the ceiling. "I did not expect you to wait on baited breath, but that you'd be clever enough that I need not be so blunt." she said dryly, head rolling to the side to look upon his face again. And once he heard it, he might realize exactly why she didn't wish to speak it aloud. "The only other solution is to do away with the one who holds your chains." she said quietly. zariah If it is danger you seek, come on over. I covet tranquility but beget the tempest storm.