I lost who I was, forgot myself in the hands of someone who didn't know me
I'm slowly undoing their devastation, unfolding the corners
I'm slowly undoing their devastation, unfolding the corners
His aggression does not go unnoticed, but she knows it is on her behalf and not aimed against her. Her own is the same. They are merely futile and impotent in the face of the decisions and actions of others. Hotaru has no way of knowing his ruminations, and it might be for the better that he doesn't ask if she would return. The answer seems to vary by the hour. Even Hotaru isn't sure these days, which are marked less by the sun and more by how many hours she has been able to go without breaking and reaching out for the backs of the men who left her behind. Regardless of the fact that she'd been the one to leave.
It may only be a distraction, but she values his input on the matter regardless. It is better than silence. Better than sitting and wallowing in this new heartbreak. "If they will Attune me," she answers simply, despite the gravity of the notion. Aware that much like Deimos, her Attunement would likely be incomplete - but it was better than nothing if it meant being close to Frey. "Though I do intend to ask about their help with the springs as well." Whether that would be at the same visit or not would have to be seen.
It may only be a distraction, but she values his input on the matter regardless. It is better than silence. Better than sitting and wallowing in this new heartbreak. "If they will Attune me," she answers simply, despite the gravity of the notion. Aware that much like Deimos, her Attunement would likely be incomplete - but it was better than nothing if it meant being close to Frey. "Though I do intend to ask about their help with the springs as well." Whether that would be at the same visit or not would have to be seen.
and picking up the pieces that were chiseled away
HOTARU
