Paige's shift in demeanor isn't lost on Edmund yet he refrains from outwardly commenting. Instead, he raises a brow, "They're fine. They're certainly busy but they seem happy." Sohalia had seemed stressed but otherwise ok. He didn't know Flora well, but she had certainly been better than when he'd last seen her in Torchline. Soleil was still as happy and full of life as ever. She was incredible.
"I will." When Paige reaches out, Edmund smiles sadly, "Thank you. I know she'll make it through this." His jaw tightens, "However, knowing that doesn't make it any easier to watch." It feels selfish to say so, given all that his mum is dealing with. Edmund's own pain should be on the back burner. He needs to be strong for his mum. A rock and tether to keep her steady as she gets back on her feet.
"I will." When Paige reaches out, Edmund smiles sadly, "Thank you. I know she'll make it through this." His jaw tightens, "However, knowing that doesn't make it any easier to watch." It feels selfish to say so, given all that his mum is dealing with. Edmund's own pain should be on the back burner. He needs to be strong for his mum. A rock and tether to keep her steady as she gets back on her feet.
Edmund
Come dance in the shadows
