my held breath fills the room with blood
hurting in ways I can't describe
Hotaru does Seren the honor of taking time to consider the idea in its entirety before she agrees. It is not a promise to make lightly after all. And while she and Deimos could likely do this on their own, Seren is clearly invested in carrying out her mother’s will, and Hotaru cannot overlook that in the grand scheme of things. Her power would also make things much easier.
“I can agree to that, yes. I promise that after Halo is secure, I will seek out your mother and attempt to make amends.” Whether Safrin would accept such efforts is out of her control, and hopefully Seren would not be too disappointed if the bridge could not be built.
“I have lived in, worked for, and collaborated with many of the people in Halo for some time now. I would hope they would support me. But even if they do not at first, I am more than open to allowing them to vote for a second Warden to rule alongside me.” As to who it would be, again only time would tell. Surely there would be some rough edges as any power change would inspire, but Hotaru knew it would be for the best. For the overall safety of the people of Halo. And for that, she could weather the choppy waters of the first few months.
“You have my word Seren.”
“I can agree to that, yes. I promise that after Halo is secure, I will seek out your mother and attempt to make amends.” Whether Safrin would accept such efforts is out of her control, and hopefully Seren would not be too disappointed if the bridge could not be built.
“I have lived in, worked for, and collaborated with many of the people in Halo for some time now. I would hope they would support me. But even if they do not at first, I am more than open to allowing them to vote for a second Warden to rule alongside me.” As to who it would be, again only time would tell. Surely there would be some rough edges as any power change would inspire, but Hotaru knew it would be for the best. For the overall safety of the people of Halo. And for that, she could weather the choppy waters of the first few months.
“You have my word Seren.”
my heart bends and breaks
so many, many times
HOTARU
