"I thought that too, before I talked to Rory about it," Jigano admitted with a sigh. "We're a stubborn lot, Outlanders and Naturals alike. There are plenty who won't use the portals because the Voice made them, and others who don't care about the portals but are more afraid of the unknown beyond them than the familiar terrors in the dark. Most of our Outlanders, especially the newer ones who aren't as attached to the land, should go, at least. And hopefully Naturals with families to consider, small children and such." There would be enough, he hoped, to make a difference in this year's death toll. He had no illusions that they could reduce it to zero, but any reduction at all was worthwhile.
Isuma was far more easily soothed than her companion, the bard facing the serious consideration that Ronin had raised as he mulled over options. The gryphon might not have known what a 'precaution' was, but she recognized 'good' and knew it was aimed at her, and purred contentedly in Ronin's ear as she turned her head to gently nibble his fingers. "I haven't heard of such a thing" Jigano admitted, though his smile turned a little crooked. "Though I suspect it's not the sort of thing that gets advertised. But... thank you. I would very much appreciate you coming by to check on us. Hopefully your light would keep the doorway safe for me to use in a pinch."
He drew in a slow breath, letting it out again as he tilted his head up to the sky and admiring the clear blue of the late afternoon light. "So, how does being back in the government business suit you?" he asked with a curious tilt of his chin, wanting to hear about Ronin's life of late. "And... forgive me if this is sensitive but... I thought I saw a child with you and Remi at the Festival... have you adopted?" It had been a glimpse only, and at a distance, so perhaps the pair had merely been babysitting for a friend.
Isuma was far more easily soothed than her companion, the bard facing the serious consideration that Ronin had raised as he mulled over options. The gryphon might not have known what a 'precaution' was, but she recognized 'good' and knew it was aimed at her, and purred contentedly in Ronin's ear as she turned her head to gently nibble his fingers. "I haven't heard of such a thing" Jigano admitted, though his smile turned a little crooked. "Though I suspect it's not the sort of thing that gets advertised. But... thank you. I would very much appreciate you coming by to check on us. Hopefully your light would keep the doorway safe for me to use in a pinch."
He drew in a slow breath, letting it out again as he tilted his head up to the sky and admiring the clear blue of the late afternoon light. "So, how does being back in the government business suit you?" he asked with a curious tilt of his chin, wanting to hear about Ronin's life of late. "And... forgive me if this is sensitive but... I thought I saw a child with you and Remi at the Festival... have you adopted?" It had been a glimpse only, and at a distance, so perhaps the pair had merely been babysitting for a friend.
