[ He has done his best to quash his growing desire to simply be with Alkaid, to lie beside her and let the exhaustion of the day's events fade away. But he knew that no matter how much he wished for that, he could not afford to be so selfish and self-centered, not when faced with the prospect of his people continuing to be in danger. Yes, some are relatively safe within Monument Tower, but there are countless others who are not.
Short of striding out into the cold in search of them this very moment, there is little he can do to aid them at the present time, but to him, it feels wrong that he should be warm and comfortable with his beloved by his side when so many are not. That unsettled feeling only adds to the unsteady way with which he stands, and although he is sure it would attract undue attention, he considered using Naegling to lean upon to better balance himself. ]
Nay, it is not rest that I require. [ At least not entirely. ] Have you managed to take some rest? I apologize for keeping you waiting. Handeloup had much to report, and I fear there is still more he did not relate to me.
[ If not for his display of weakness, he is certain he would still have been with the man, listening to more of his reports.
To further reassure himself and her that all is as well as possible, he straightens up to his normal, full height, ignoring the way the old wound in his side protests, having been aggravated by the cold and his efforts. It would give the game away entirely if he doubled over, and so he manages not to do that, but there is no concealing the brief grimace that flashes across his face before disappearing once more. ]
The only thing I need is to be with you for whatever time we have before we are needed once more. [ Because they will both be needed, he is certain. Her to heal and encourage, and him to address any threats that arise with the intent to harm his people. ]
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Short of striding out into the cold in search of them this very moment, there is little he can do to aid them at the present time, but to him, it feels wrong that he should be warm and comfortable with his beloved by his side when so many are not. That unsettled feeling only adds to the unsteady way with which he stands, and although he is sure it would attract undue attention, he considered using Naegling to lean upon to better balance himself. ]
Nay, it is not rest that I require. [ At least not entirely. ] Have you managed to take some rest? I apologize for keeping you waiting. Handeloup had much to report, and I fear there is still more he did not relate to me.
[ If not for his display of weakness, he is certain he would still have been with the man, listening to more of his reports.
To further reassure himself and her that all is as well as possible, he straightens up to his normal, full height, ignoring the way the old wound in his side protests, having been aggravated by the cold and his efforts. It would give the game away entirely if he doubled over, and so he manages not to do that, but there is no concealing the brief grimace that flashes across his face before disappearing once more. ]
The only thing I need is to be with you for whatever time we have before we are needed once more. [ Because they will both be needed, he is certain. Her to heal and encourage, and him to address any threats that arise with the intent to harm his people. ]