You could, the dragon agreed, for it was indeed another option. From what I've learned from you and Edrei it would be a lot for him to take in all at once... And in your current state of mind I would be worried that part of you might try to intentionally paint a worse picture of yourself, to drive him away. Because it sounds as if your guilt is... well. As though at least some part of you wants to punish yourself for what has happened. Something Jigano was prone to doing, far too often for his own friends's sakes.
Jigano paused his forward motion to circle the herd of luxere, though he didn't try to drop down lower, not wanting to frighten them with his shadow. His larger wings made it easy to catch up to Loren again afterwards as he sent a pulse of agreement through the bond. This was sounding less like an icy withdrawal from the world and more like a bit of a rest that they all sorely needed, and he crooned supportively. I'm glad you'll stay. A break might do you good. Might do us all good, if only the world would give us time to take one, he added wryly. But I'd like to help, if there's something I can do. If you just want a friendly ear, or someone to drink tea with on a quiet evening while I catch up the Guild Chronicles.
Jigano paused his forward motion to circle the herd of luxere, though he didn't try to drop down lower, not wanting to frighten them with his shadow. His larger wings made it easy to catch up to Loren again afterwards as he sent a pulse of agreement through the bond. This was sounding less like an icy withdrawal from the world and more like a bit of a rest that they all sorely needed, and he crooned supportively. I'm glad you'll stay. A break might do you good. Might do us all good, if only the world would give us time to take one, he added wryly. But I'd like to help, if there's something I can do. If you just want a friendly ear, or someone to drink tea with on a quiet evening while I catch up the Guild Chronicles.
