my held breath fills the room with blood
hurting in ways I can't describe
It’s clear that though she asks for it, distraction is what the girl truly wants, and Hotaru is content to change the subject to lighter fare.
“From a parent, I want you to know that we don’t expect anything back. It’s an honor, or a pleasure, to provide for our children and see them grow and find their feet. The act of raising you itself is enough.” She’s sure Ronin would agree, as little as she knows of the man.
“Bringing people hope is something that is done mostly from the ground up. Individual acts of inspiration. It’s not as if you’ll descend from a light in the sky during a battle one day and upon gazing upon you they will immediately know you are their savior.” Well, it’s not outside the realm of possibility considering she’s a demigod, but it wouldn’t last long and many would be too scared and suspicious to feel truly hopeful. “Adventuring is the best start in my opinion. Touching as many hearts as you can.”
As Seren sits up, Hotaru maneuvers her hands closer to her hips to prop up higher as well.
“I might not return yet at all. It would give too many chances to be seen, or for word to spread to Morgan. If I stay away from my spa, it will buy more time.” Staying in Deimos’ home is still a risk, but less of one considering he has his invisibility cloak.
“From a parent, I want you to know that we don’t expect anything back. It’s an honor, or a pleasure, to provide for our children and see them grow and find their feet. The act of raising you itself is enough.” She’s sure Ronin would agree, as little as she knows of the man.
“Bringing people hope is something that is done mostly from the ground up. Individual acts of inspiration. It’s not as if you’ll descend from a light in the sky during a battle one day and upon gazing upon you they will immediately know you are their savior.” Well, it’s not outside the realm of possibility considering she’s a demigod, but it wouldn’t last long and many would be too scared and suspicious to feel truly hopeful. “Adventuring is the best start in my opinion. Touching as many hearts as you can.”
As Seren sits up, Hotaru maneuvers her hands closer to her hips to prop up higher as well.
“I might not return yet at all. It would give too many chances to be seen, or for word to spread to Morgan. If I stay away from my spa, it will buy more time.” Staying in Deimos’ home is still a risk, but less of one considering he has his invisibility cloak.
my heart bends and breaks
so many, many times
HOTARU
