there's light at the edge of the darkness
"Mmmmmm." It was a hum of agreement and acknowledgement, though Loren gave Maea an understanding look. "I'm sorry you had to experience that." He rubbed his hands together as his eyes narrowed. "For what it's worth, we flooded those mines." There was a slightly hesitation in his voice, and he gave her a cautious glance before looking away.
At her question, though, he blinked and looked back at her. "I led an expedition to the Fangs. We didn't bring any mageglass back, if that's what you're asking. Honestly, it might be a myth like Neron told me it was when we first met." He shrugged, though he couldn't help the guilt from uncoiling in his gut.
Still, he didn't know that the strange substance they'd found was mageglass, and he didn't want Maea seeking it out. Given that it had guardians and given the dangers they'd encountered in the caverns, he wanted to ensure that only those who were ready went in search of it.
At her question, though, he blinked and looked back at her. "I led an expedition to the Fangs. We didn't bring any mageglass back, if that's what you're asking. Honestly, it might be a myth like Neron told me it was when we first met." He shrugged, though he couldn't help the guilt from uncoiling in his gut.
Still, he didn't know that the strange substance they'd found was mageglass, and he didn't want Maea seeking it out. Given that it had guardians and given the dangers they'd encountered in the caverns, he wanted to ensure that only those who were ready went in search of it.
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