Alys Glasse
Though she couldn't fully empathize with the emotions playing out on the man's face, Alys could at least sympathize. Her expression softened as she inclined her head respectfully. She was truly sorry that he'd had to lose someone so dear to him. When Alys thought about losing the people who really mattered to her - even if those people were her found family rather than blood - it made her heart grow still and cold. Would life even be worth living, if she were to lose them?
But she shook off such morbid thoughts. Her friends were safe, last she'd checked, and the war was long since over. Caido was at peace. What did she have to worry about, really?
"I'm beginning to learn that," she assured the stranger. "It's why I joined the Academy. To learn how to accept that part of myself. To make it stronger." It was also why she'd been training physically just as much as mentally. Strength came in many forms. "If you're interested, I could put in a good word for you," she offered. "And even if you're not, you're always welcome in Halo. I'm usually there, so you can ask for me - my name's Alys. Alys Glasse."
But she shook off such morbid thoughts. Her friends were safe, last she'd checked, and the war was long since over. Caido was at peace. What did she have to worry about, really?
"I'm beginning to learn that," she assured the stranger. "It's why I joined the Academy. To learn how to accept that part of myself. To make it stronger." It was also why she'd been training physically just as much as mentally. Strength came in many forms. "If you're interested, I could put in a good word for you," she offered. "And even if you're not, you're always welcome in Halo. I'm usually there, so you can ask for me - my name's Alys. Alys Glasse."
