[PQ+] Roads That Never Saw Sun Nor Sky

Evie

It will take some time, Evie thinks, before she is ready for any kind of adventure again after this. Maea's hand is tight in hers, and she thinks that might be all that keeps her moving forward. Her guts still ache with emotion and grief which makes it difficult to focus, but at least the two who are more accustomed to such things - likely the strongest out of their little group by that measure alone - take point. Evie is fine in the back with Maea.

As such she learns late as the whispers are passed along what has been found. Unsurprising after what they just found, but distressing all the same. Evie wants to storm in there, submit to her characteristic temper and bring them all to justice, but she knows she is simply not powerful enough. Healing seems so far away now in the face of her anger and disbelief. But the call has already been made, and she doesn't want to endanger Maea either, unaware of how their minds trace the same mental paths.

Leaving is both easier and harder than entering, knowing what they do now. She follows behind Hotaru, the gleam of golden hair at least easy to discern in the oppressive darkness. Ready to see sunlight again, and pray that this won't give her nightmares.

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Evie follows behind Hotaru to leave the caves!

reckless at heart but never unkind
in a perfect world we could've been fine

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