[SE] Those We Lost

GIDEON

And now I cling to what I knew
I saw exactly what was true

Banter exchanged, they both settled into working on their projects, Gideon making tiny books for his own and putting them obediently into the holes that Luciana had carved into the frame; they were a little scruffy, the Priest not being much of a craftsman, but he found himself actually quite proud of them; it had been a long time since he'd tried to make anything.

Eventually, while he waited for some glue to dry between tiny pages, he turned to look at Luciana; they'd never been close, but they did have to work closely often. He found himself both liking and disliking her at the same time, never being quite sure how he felt; maybe this would be the beginning of an actual friendship.

"Have you visited the other cities recently? There's...a lot of interesting people out there. I've met Demi Gods, unfortunately some Ascended...but new Outlanders, fresh to this world, too." He tilted his head from side to side, trying to weigh up his thoughts on the newcomers. "Not here under the best circumstances. But interesting to know."

That's why I hold with all I have
That's why I hold