Evie
Evie isn't unaware of his reticence, the reasoning behind it. She doesn't blame him for what happened during LongNight, but knowing the man himself she's sure he doesn't feel the same way. Is he willing to try again? To throw himself into decisions, discussions, aware now of how badly it could all go wrong? She knows she's asking a lot of him, but there is nobody else she can rely on so wholly. Who has already proven himself time and time again, who she can count on to help build the Grounds into a functioning society with a government that will take care of its citizens.
When he grasps her hand, relief flows through her, though it's only barely perceptible in the relaxing of her shoulders. Here begins the efforts, here is the first step taken. So much still lays ahead, but Evie can only ask of herself to do this one moment at a time. Nothing grows overnight, certainly not the network of roots and supports that she dreams of for her people. "Thank you, Deimos. I'm planning a meeting of those I'd like to elect, is there anything in particular you think we should cover in our first meeting? We need to be as prepared as possible." It's clear that she won't be voting people in. Not yet, not so freshly after Rexanna's death, the already dwindling numbers of their people. They can say what they like about Evie's choice in that, but all that matters to her is protecting the Grounds right now.
When he grasps her hand, relief flows through her, though it's only barely perceptible in the relaxing of her shoulders. Here begins the efforts, here is the first step taken. So much still lays ahead, but Evie can only ask of herself to do this one moment at a time. Nothing grows overnight, certainly not the network of roots and supports that she dreams of for her people. "Thank you, Deimos. I'm planning a meeting of those I'd like to elect, is there anything in particular you think we should cover in our first meeting? We need to be as prepared as possible." It's clear that she won't be voting people in. Not yet, not so freshly after Rexanna's death, the already dwindling numbers of their people. They can say what they like about Evie's choice in that, but all that matters to her is protecting the Grounds right now.
reckless at heart but never unkind
in a perfect world we could've been fine
in a perfect world we could've been fine
