EVIE
Astra's presence, just as it had the first time they'd met, brightens Evie's countenance as she steps forward to obligingly love on the adorable creature. Petting and cooing over her for a moment before Loren's words distract her. With a loving pat on the soft fur beneath her palm, Evie moves to catch up with the Summoner as he turns and begins to walk. Deciding not to comment just yet on the pale, withdrawn look he carries.
"I heard, and congratulations." Her small smile is sincere, both proud of his accomplishments and glad to have a friendly face in this desolate land. At least his job will keep him close to her. Though what he proposes would do just the same. Evie can't help her startled, eager sound, blue eyes wide as she searches Loren's face for deception that she does not find. Her pride turns its nose up at the offer, spoiled by a life of independence in her apothecary shop. But she is not in Halo by any measure of work on behalf of her pride. It's a position the rest of the whole of her desires, and joy and eagerness suffuse her expression immediately. "I would be honored, Loren!" Evie wants to tackle him into the snow in a tight hug, only barely refraining because he looks like he'll snap in half if she tries to. "I prepared plenty starter plants in the Grounds before I left, I can definitely use what I have on hand to help the greenhouse get a leg up." Considering how rarely she checks in at her own shop now - mostly for the regulars, who are already aware of her move to Halo - they'd likely be of better use in the greenhouse anyway.
"I heard, and congratulations." Her small smile is sincere, both proud of his accomplishments and glad to have a friendly face in this desolate land. At least his job will keep him close to her. Though what he proposes would do just the same. Evie can't help her startled, eager sound, blue eyes wide as she searches Loren's face for deception that she does not find. Her pride turns its nose up at the offer, spoiled by a life of independence in her apothecary shop. But she is not in Halo by any measure of work on behalf of her pride. It's a position the rest of the whole of her desires, and joy and eagerness suffuse her expression immediately. "I would be honored, Loren!" Evie wants to tackle him into the snow in a tight hug, only barely refraining because he looks like he'll snap in half if she tries to. "I prepared plenty starter plants in the Grounds before I left, I can definitely use what I have on hand to help the greenhouse get a leg up." Considering how rarely she checks in at her own shop now - mostly for the regulars, who are already aware of her move to Halo - they'd likely be of better use in the greenhouse anyway.
and it's my whole heart
while tried and tested, it's mine
while tried and tested, it's mine
