my held breath fills the room with blood
hurting in ways I can't describe
Hotaru gives an understanding nod, willing to concede that even Seren herself cannot explain her feelings fully. “I would not be against speaking to her, and I want to quite badly. But I am scared - I told you that curses are not outside their realm of consequence, and I am pregnant. I do not want to risk my child, even if only by association if I am cursed myself.” Convincing Seren of her intentions is something she cannot do, but honesty is the least she can provide. “Similarly, we cannot linger too long in replacing Morgan. I am unsure where my visit could fall, except after Halo’s ruling has changed hands. I am admittedly also hoping that aiding Deimos in fulfilling Safrin’s request will prove that I am actively pursuing change, and not simply giving her pretty words of apology.”
Seren is clearly considering everything, and Hotaru gives her the time she needs to peruse her thoughts. When she suggests what she does, Hotaru can’t help the soft laugh that escapes her as she reaches to gently touch Seren’s hand and perhaps free her nail from being bitten, like a mother gently redirecting a child’s fingers to break a habit of sucking a thumb.
“Sweet girl, that is what a council should already be. In fact, Deimos used to rule as my equal at my side. It is strange to me that such a thing is not commonplace in Caido for the exact reason of preventing totalitarian rule.” Demands are unnecessary when this is what Seren has in mind. It is already inevitable. “Even if I ruled alone, Deimos would have the power to step in, to stop me. And I would want to make a larger council than Morgan already has in place.” Currently their council was slim pickings at best, and the actual active members even fewer.
Seren is clearly considering everything, and Hotaru gives her the time she needs to peruse her thoughts. When she suggests what she does, Hotaru can’t help the soft laugh that escapes her as she reaches to gently touch Seren’s hand and perhaps free her nail from being bitten, like a mother gently redirecting a child’s fingers to break a habit of sucking a thumb.
“Sweet girl, that is what a council should already be. In fact, Deimos used to rule as my equal at my side. It is strange to me that such a thing is not commonplace in Caido for the exact reason of preventing totalitarian rule.” Demands are unnecessary when this is what Seren has in mind. It is already inevitable. “Even if I ruled alone, Deimos would have the power to step in, to stop me. And I would want to make a larger council than Morgan already has in place.” Currently their council was slim pickings at best, and the actual active members even fewer.
my heart bends and breaks
so many, many times
HOTARU
