give me a life time of promises (open)

Nodding almost absently, Loren bit his lip. ”Yeah, no I know. I know what their nature is, and I’m not bothered by their reaction to me, honestly.” Sighing, he turned to stare out at the ocean once more. Astra pressed herself against his side and he reached down to pull her tight. He ran his free hand through his hair, though he didn't look at Maea. "I suppose what confuses me is that the other heralds they all seem to...give their followers tasks. Purpose, even. But Frey, they don't seem to want anything at all really. Not from me, at least." He shrugged. "Even when I spoke to Safrin, she asked for my loyalty. Frey just...doesn't seem to care." It came out quietly. LOREN Not quite an open book