What had initially seemed more like fear emanating from Ballad was less palpable now, and as he moved closer she didn't seem like she wanted him to necessarily leave.. which was a good sign, right? Corvus was acutely aware of his own social awkwardness suddenly, and making sure he wasn't freaking her out seemed of utmost importance. He'd always been a little too blunt when it came to interacting with others, a habit he'd probably gotten from his father, and almost instantly he regretted his question. What an idiot, he couldn't help but think, grimacing at her blank expression. Maybe it'd be better if she looked annoyed with him and told him just what a fool he really was for speaking before thinking, but instead she simply paused before gathering her thoughts and explaining what she meant.
She'd forgotten almost everything.. just not her name, or her brother's name, or how to fight. The way she averted her gaze made it clear she wasn't happy about any of that, and she even admitted it'd been terrifying. His gaze softened, and he nodded somberly. "I could imagine.." As confusing and sometimes terrifying as life could be, at least he had his memories to ground him... the knowledge of who he was and where he belonged was something he often found himself grasping on to. It was easy to see just how terrifying it would be to lose all of that, to be drifting through the world without a tether to keep him tied down. He wondered briefly if Ballad ever worried she might float away completely. "At least you have your brother?" He chimed in after a moment of thought, his mind briefly drifting to Aiden and Rhea, and he felt a pang of sadness at the absence of both of them. "That must help you, at least a little bit."
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