MARU
listen carefully to the sound of your loneliness
like a heartbeat that drives you mad
like a heartbeat that drives you mad
Maru holds his daughter close as she breaks apart within his grasp, shuddering and crying as if struck by the arrow of grief anew. He is left grasping at straws as to what could be wrong, staring helplessly down at this child he loves who has grown enough to leave the safety of his offered shelter. For a moment all his fears and unfairness seem justified in the light of this sour turn of events.
Her admission has his pitch eyes lifting to hers, the off-center gaze telling him all he needs to know. Sensing her distress, he sidles closer and firms his grip upon her, a silent way of letting her know that he will not abandon her to the darkness that she sees. Hush, child. A soft, murmured comfort as he sends feelings of peace and love down the link between them. Lifting a hand to brush over her hair. There are more than just the Gods in this world, Delta. It is not a sign they have forsaken you. It may pass with time, but if it does not we will fix it. I promise. Even if it involves seeking out the gods himself.
Her admission has his pitch eyes lifting to hers, the off-center gaze telling him all he needs to know. Sensing her distress, he sidles closer and firms his grip upon her, a silent way of letting her know that he will not abandon her to the darkness that she sees. Hush, child. A soft, murmured comfort as he sends feelings of peace and love down the link between them. Lifting a hand to brush over her hair. There are more than just the Gods in this world, Delta. It is not a sign they have forsaken you. It may pass with time, but if it does not we will fix it. I promise. Even if it involves seeking out the gods himself.
in the stillness of remembering what you had
and what you lost
and what you lost
