whatever comes, let it come
what stays, let it stay
Given that Loren actually felt better than he had in a long time, and quite liked his much more carefree attitude than the cautious, careful, almost meek person he'd been even recently. And it was vastly preferable to the empty shell he'd been after Abasi's death. But she could believe what she liked.When Maea failed to return the flash or drink from it, he just pulled another from his pocket. Smirking, he waved it at her vaguely. "Oh, so I'm the bad guy? Funny how that worked out." He shrugged, and called the birds back so he could resume his examination. "Maybe it's all of the above."
However, he looked up at her when she gave him what she probably thought was a chance to explain himself. "I could hazard a few guesses." He took another sip from his flask. "Let me go with the one that seems most likely. I'm sorry. I should've told you that I slept with Sunjata a while ago and that I kissed him recently." Although his tone wasn't particularly apologetic, he'd at least said the words.
what goes, let go
LOREN
