he returns the bow, pressing his hand to his heart, respectful. the spar was perfect for getting out the extra energy, the frustration and desperation, and as it ends, he feels wrung out and raw - better than before, at least. unwound. more grounded.
he places fisteralda back in its sheath, and he does not cry, taking in a deep breath to keep himself from doing so. ]
... We were supposed to have more time. [ two months, they had said. ] And to be locked in last night... there was nothing we could have done.
[ they never know how long they’ll have. it’s a tragic reminder to treasure what little time they do have. ]
I thought we’d be able to protect one another from the cultists, but they have unexpected power to be able to confine us like that. [ frowning, as he thinks of rondo’s tattoos. ] Surprise attacks like this catch even the best warriors off-guard. That must be why they did it.
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he returns the bow, pressing his hand to his heart, respectful. the spar was perfect for getting out the extra energy, the frustration and desperation, and as it ends, he feels wrung out and raw - better than before, at least. unwound. more grounded.
he places fisteralda back in its sheath, and he does not cry, taking in a deep breath to keep himself from doing so. ]
... We were supposed to have more time. [ two months, they had said. ] And to be locked in last night... there was nothing we could have done.
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[ they never know how long they’ll have. it’s a tragic reminder to treasure what little time they do have. ]
I thought we’d be able to protect one another from the cultists, but they have unexpected power to be able to confine us like that. [ frowning, as he thinks of rondo’s tattoos. ] Surprise attacks like this catch even the best warriors off-guard. That must be why they did it.