Hotaru
By the time she arrives, there is already a gathered crowd. While she has no desire to stop Sunjata - not if it means ensuring Nate's safety and dealing with Shaju once and for all - her heart remains in her throat all the same. Her beloved is strong beyond measure, but will be able to make that final blow if it comes to it? Will he be the same in the end, if he does? He would never forgive her for intervening, for taking that burden from his shoulders, and yet she longs to do so all the same.
At least she can comfort herself with the knowledge that Kiada is safe. One less burden of worry on her mind as she and Atlas thread through the growing crowd to the inner circle. A few call out their verbal support, but Hotaru cannot find it in herself to do the same. Whether it is because her voice is choked with trepidation or because she is reluctant even now to reveal her connection to him even with the showdown imminent is unclear. Instead she makes herself easily visible, gaze unwavering as she tries to convey her love and support from the sidelines.
At least she can comfort herself with the knowledge that Kiada is safe. One less burden of worry on her mind as she and Atlas thread through the growing crowd to the inner circle. A few call out their verbal support, but Hotaru cannot find it in herself to do the same. Whether it is because her voice is choked with trepidation or because she is reluctant even now to reveal her connection to him even with the showdown imminent is unclear. Instead she makes herself easily visible, gaze unwavering as she tries to convey her love and support from the sidelines.
I'm ready to hope, swing me out of the low
Wide awake in the glow, I can't do this alone
Wide awake in the glow, I can't do this alone
