Idealism sits prison while chivalry falls upon its sword
She leans into his touch, and he withdraws after a moment, satisfied with her words that claim she was nowhere near the site of eruption. The lava itself is slow, and he knows the ocean will cool it over time into a blackened rock, but its heat will disrupt the surrounding area for a time. "All things settle with time. Your curiosity can be sated when the danger has passed." He will not keep her from what makes her happy, despite his constant worries. Her explorations will help their people after all.
One brow rises at the flush that paints her cheeks, the way she misconstrues his words. "No. I merely ask you do so with extra cautionary measures. Panicked people do not think sanely." And many are still unaware of their existence as a race. She is his only daughter, and he will not risk her, no matter how she may love the surface world and its mysteries. Though she seems intent on throwing herself headlong into danger nonetheless if her admission is any proof. "You cannot be so risky, Delta." Maru is not the type to shout or growl, but there is a heavy weight and depth to his voice that speaks of displeasure. "You risk more than yourself when you tell our secrets, when you submit yourself to the mercy of a stranger." Especially if the Governor truly has perished.
One brow rises at the flush that paints her cheeks, the way she misconstrues his words. "No. I merely ask you do so with extra cautionary measures. Panicked people do not think sanely." And many are still unaware of their existence as a race. She is his only daughter, and he will not risk her, no matter how she may love the surface world and its mysteries. Though she seems intent on throwing herself headlong into danger nonetheless if her admission is any proof. "You cannot be so risky, Delta." Maru is not the type to shout or growl, but there is a heavy weight and depth to his voice that speaks of displeasure. "You risk more than yourself when you tell our secrets, when you submit yourself to the mercy of a stranger." Especially if the Governor truly has perished.
Maru
