the one who is just there

HARPER

"I'll take that as a compliment," he chuckled softly, recalling the deity only briefly from the wedding and wondering if he'd ever get a chance to meet them directly. If there was any truth to the comparisons Phoebe was drawing between them. If she was so fond of the herald then maybe it would be worthwhile to visit their shrine, so long as Safrin didn't get angry with him for it.

"If it doesn't bother you, then I don't mind. I just don't want to make your burdens any heavier. If you need to, the moment you say leave I will." The manor would always be open of course, and if she ever decides she simply needs her space he will pack his things up once again to give it to her. It may seem like he's simply bending to her wishes, but he has lived in so many places already, has no real attachments to buildings that could otherwise be called home. If it helps her, he will be there. Simple as that. "You don't have to apologize to me for that. I told you I'd support you no matter your choice didn't I? It's forgiven." Not that he feels she necessarily needs forgiveness, but if she needs to hear it he'll grant her that blessing any time. He had not been the one hurt by her decision.

lord don't let me break this, let me hold you lightly
give me arms to pray with instead of ones that hold too tightly