It took all of Saiden's willpower not to give in to the pitiful and guilty expression on Seren's face. Somehow, he managed to keep his arms crossed and his own features stern.
When she apologized though, he broke. Kneeling, he put a gentle hand on her knee. "I know. And I accept your apology." For a moment, his voice was soft and he gave her an understanding look. Then he took a deep breath and steeled himself, expression growing serious once more. "But it's important for us not to take too much. To not be greedy. The world only has so much to offer us, and taking more than we are supposed to is very bad."
When she apologized though, he broke. Kneeling, he put a gentle hand on her knee. "I know. And I accept your apology." For a moment, his voice was soft and he gave her an understanding look. Then he took a deep breath and steeled himself, expression growing serious once more. "But it's important for us not to take too much. To not be greedy. The world only has so much to offer us, and taking more than we are supposed to is very bad."
