you are such a soft and messy thing, nobody knows how to take care of you
She cannot fault them for their choices. They are both proud in their own ways, and were it not for the twins she can’t say she wouldn’t have joined them out there in the Wilds. Even so, there is a sense of loss and betrayal that eats at her stomach, illogical and persistent. It burns like acid up her throat, turning her momentarily mute, and so she merely nods in understanding. It is not Juniper’s fault after all.
“No, I’m not native to Caido. But the longest home I ever knew was a land just like Halo. I even came to rule over it for many years, at Deimos’ side at that.” Precisely what had led to the fostering of their deep friendship. Their shared, unquenchable desire to return to those frosted mountain ranges. “When the portals opened to Halo, there was no question in my mind as to where I belonged. Prior to that I was always drifting somewhere between Torchline and the Grounds.” A slight smile pulls at her lips, idly plucking grass next to her thigh. “I’d never seen much of the Greatwood before now, which I regret. It’s quite beautiful. Though I feel each place has its merits - nothing can top Torchline’s beaches on a clear sunny day.” Infusing a bit more lightheartedness into their conversation.
“No, I’m not native to Caido. But the longest home I ever knew was a land just like Halo. I even came to rule over it for many years, at Deimos’ side at that.” Precisely what had led to the fostering of their deep friendship. Their shared, unquenchable desire to return to those frosted mountain ranges. “When the portals opened to Halo, there was no question in my mind as to where I belonged. Prior to that I was always drifting somewhere between Torchline and the Grounds.” A slight smile pulls at her lips, idly plucking grass next to her thigh. “I’d never seen much of the Greatwood before now, which I regret. It’s quite beautiful. Though I feel each place has its merits - nothing can top Torchline’s beaches on a clear sunny day.” Infusing a bit more lightheartedness into their conversation.
