come back to life

*Steel* · 07-02-2017, 07:09 PM

Esarosa had a strange way of calming his tortured soul. Perhaps there was no real need for him to be so broody all the time, but it was easier said then done. Living in these lands brought back memories of times he often wished he'd rather forget - he'd much preferred their home in the north, despite living conditions being harsher there. Still, in her presence - as well as in the presence of their children - he could briefly push away his own thoughts and, for once, simply smile. He, too, wondered how she had fallen for someone.. someone like him. Esa was far more outgoing, and more adventurous than he could ever dream of being. Surely she could've found someone far easier to deal with than himself, yet somehow she had chosen him.

He tried not to question it too much. Despite his doubts, he knew her love was true, and knew it wasn't something that should occupy his mind. Her words only further proved his doubts were without warrant, and his smile grew wider, feeling his heart flutter slightly in his chest. "Mm," he murmured in simple agreement to the sentiment, feeling very much the same. And yet -- the feeling of ease slipped away quickly as she started to say something else. Something had been bothering her? Instantly his chest tightened with worry. Perhaps she was sick of his distance, of his time spent away from her. He felt his heart wrench as she pulled away and watched him, though some of his worries faded when she spoke again.

She felt lost. Useless, a bit, perhaps? He could relate, but then again, that feeling of being lost was something he had always had. "I.. can definitely relate," Steel agreed, a bit warily, without meaning to. It was rare he truly opened up to anyone, let alone spoke about his feelings, and he felt a bit silly admitting he felt the same. It'd feel even sillier to admit he felt lost, literally all the time. "You make perfect sense. You need to find something else to occupy your mind. I could do the same." Lightly he pressed his nose to her cheek, before pulling back to study her features. "Maybe we can.. I don't know.. find some kind of project to help the pack out. Or even just something for ourselves?" Contributing to Talis was probably the best way to pool their energy, but truthfully Steel wasn't the most selfless man and he'd just as quickly jump on an opportunity to do something productive for his family first. Anything at all to cheer Esarosa up - he wasn't used to seeing her feeling down, or lost, and his heart ached for her.

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