I'll leave my love hidden in the sun
“I would be fine with after, if you promised that it will actually happen.” Seren’s gaze was open and honest, even as her hand was pulled away from worrying teeth. Hotaru had of course warned that she might be lying, but for some reason the girl did not believe the woman would actually do that. Not to her. “I think I would really like you to ask the people of Halo if they are fine with you being their Warden, too. Or give them the chance to appoint the person who will lead by your side, at least. Already we are walking all over their heads with this, and I don’t like the idea of that.”
Taking and squeezing Hotaru’s hands, she drew in a deep breath. Then let out a long, somewhat pained sigh. There was a weight to this decision that she was not familiar with, consequences that stretched far and wide beyond her ability to follow or predict.
“I think… No. I know. If you can do those two things for me, I will help you. Talk to Mother, as soon as you are able without being afraid for your child. And listen to the people of Halo. Is that reasonable?”
Gazing hopefully at her friend, Seren really would prefer to settle things with this. She did not feel she could back down any more without betraying herself.
Taking and squeezing Hotaru’s hands, she drew in a deep breath. Then let out a long, somewhat pained sigh. There was a weight to this decision that she was not familiar with, consequences that stretched far and wide beyond her ability to follow or predict.
“I think… No. I know. If you can do those two things for me, I will help you. Talk to Mother, as soon as you are able without being afraid for your child. And listen to the people of Halo. Is that reasonable?”
Gazing hopefully at her friend, Seren really would prefer to settle things with this. She did not feel she could back down any more without betraying herself.
For when the darkness comes
SEREN
