Let's Try This Again

Sam realised, as Jigano asked his question, that his hesitation to make a judgement had appeared as indifference; he shook his head and reached forward to briefly touch Jigano's hand, to try and make it clear what he said was earnest: "This guild, you, are very important to me. If Zariah...had...or ever did...take it, I would try my best to help. Of course. You could ask me for anything." While he wasn't entirely sure of what he'd be able to do (at least without The Voice's help, which he was sure Jigano wouldn't be thrilled about), Sam really was willing to defend the Guild against Zariah, should she ever threaten it. For the moment though, while she was in Halo...he drew back. "I suppose I could ask Loren, while he's in Halo, to try and see what her plans are? He could send us some letters." While the Launceleyn might have had a motive to lie given his relation to Zariah, Sam hoped his loyalties to the Guild might be stronger. While what had happened with Nate was very difficult for him, Rexanna's comfort and friendship was something very precious and Sam was able to separate the two...though as Jigano asked his question, he frowned, the same harsh anger clouding his face again. "I'm sure it will be. I can hardly ask him to leave the family, but...oh, I don't know. Maybe one day we'll be able to be civil. For the moment I think I'll just be ignoring him, as best I can." Samuel He took a step but then felt tired He said, I'll rest a little while But when he tried to walk again He wasn't a child