VARUS
“They don’t.” Varus replies swiftly, that hint of venom still dripping from his voice. She sits back just enough to peer up at him and he casts his oceanic gaze down toward her, a small frown tugging on his lips. “We’re monsters to them.” Stories to tell their children to try and keep them from sneaking out into the night, just another average boogeyman.
She makes a valid point and the Ascended nods, one hand lifting to pull back the blanket just enough to run his fingers through the crown of gold hair. “Keeping the Order out is a good step.” But it doesn’t help those that are affiliated with them but not a part of it. “It’s… A difficult line to ride, Isla. To protect ourselves but not suffocate us at the same time.” He hums thoughtfully. “If there was a way to perhaps funnel everyone that arrives to approve their residence then… Maybe that wouldn’t be so bad.” But stifling still.
She makes a valid point and the Ascended nods, one hand lifting to pull back the blanket just enough to run his fingers through the crown of gold hair. “Keeping the Order out is a good step.” But it doesn’t help those that are affiliated with them but not a part of it. “It’s… A difficult line to ride, Isla. To protect ourselves but not suffocate us at the same time.” He hums thoughtfully. “If there was a way to perhaps funnel everyone that arrives to approve their residence then… Maybe that wouldn’t be so bad.” But stifling still.
and you ease my troubles with your hands, like the night puts a calm on the valley
