Perhaps it was. [ She nods slowly to his conclusions. ] It is not too late to consider such things moving forward, my love. Perhaps a day is needed to simply breathe and step back from it all. Approach things from a new perspective and mindset, while holding to the values that have driven you to this point.
[ Alkaid laughs gently at his statement, only frowning slightly at the cough. An ear raises towards the door to see if the head maid or steward had started approaching the door. So far, not as of yet, but she can only hope that they will bring him food and medicine shortly. ]
He seemed quite busy with work, attempting to do what he could to help with the oncoming Final Days. Although... [ she pauses then, tilting her head as if to try and properly form her thoughts into a sentence. ] There was a sense that he was preoccupied as well. Something more than the duties of his calling, a worry even. He seemed adamant to make certain that Thisru and I would be safe; perhaps because we reminded him of the ones he cared for so deeply.
[ Alkaid is quite certain that those people were herself and Thisru's ancient selves, but, she does not want to lead his on conclusions. Only Aymeric would know. Perhaps he can sense something or remember something. Those small things lost to time but buried deep within their souls. Such things are ones she believes drove them to find one another in this life, and perhaps countless others. ]
It was. [ Then, a shake of her head. ] All I know is that when one took their seat on the Convocation, they were always referred to by their title and no longer their true name. I'm not certain I will ever know what our names were... not without making yet another trip to the First. [ Something she is not keen to do any time soon. She wishes to remain here, with him, as long as she is able.
She smiles, moving to lean over him and cup his face between her her hands. Her thumbs brush along his cheeks in their familiar motion before she moves the cloth from his forehead. A gentle kiss is placed to the damp skin, followed by an affectionate nudge of her nose to the side of his head. How might she phrase what it is she wishes to tell him? ]
However, there is one name I did manage to learn before we were whisked away once more to fight Elidibus. [ At that her smile widens. ] If Thisru and I were truly shepherds of the stars, sent to the corners of our star, to find and care for its people? Then, there was most certainly one star that burned brighter than any other, and continues to be that guiding light for not just those around him, but for me as well. The one who I will wait for time and time again in any life, no matter what form or personage you become.
[ Alkaid forces the tears that gather in the corner of her eyes to remain where they are. Her smile never disappears, and the warmth in her heart intensifies. A feeling from deep in her soul wishes to reach out to him. The very same that desperately tried to connect to him those months ago in a borrowed room of Monument Tower.
Then, she leans down to kiss the corner of his lips. Her head tilts so that she might nudge the side of his head with her nose. Not only that, but sot hat she can lower her voice to keep others from hearing. ]
no subject
[ Alkaid laughs gently at his statement, only frowning slightly at the cough. An ear raises towards the door to see if the head maid or steward had started approaching the door. So far, not as of yet, but she can only hope that they will bring him food and medicine shortly. ]
He seemed quite busy with work, attempting to do what he could to help with the oncoming Final Days. Although... [ she pauses then, tilting her head as if to try and properly form her thoughts into a sentence. ] There was a sense that he was preoccupied as well. Something more than the duties of his calling, a worry even. He seemed adamant to make certain that Thisru and I would be safe; perhaps because we reminded him of the ones he cared for so deeply.
[ Alkaid is quite certain that those people were herself and Thisru's ancient selves, but, she does not want to lead his on conclusions. Only Aymeric would know. Perhaps he can sense something or remember something. Those small things lost to time but buried deep within their souls. Such things are ones she believes drove them to find one another in this life, and perhaps countless others. ]
It was. [ Then, a shake of her head. ] All I know is that when one took their seat on the Convocation, they were always referred to by their title and no longer their true name. I'm not certain I will ever know what our names were... not without making yet another trip to the First. [ Something she is not keen to do any time soon. She wishes to remain here, with him, as long as she is able.
She smiles, moving to lean over him and cup his face between her her hands. Her thumbs brush along his cheeks in their familiar motion before she moves the cloth from his forehead. A gentle kiss is placed to the damp skin, followed by an affectionate nudge of her nose to the side of his head. How might she phrase what it is she wishes to tell him? ]
However, there is one name I did manage to learn before we were whisked away once more to fight Elidibus. [ At that her smile widens. ] If Thisru and I were truly shepherds of the stars, sent to the corners of our star, to find and care for its people? Then, there was most certainly one star that burned brighter than any other, and continues to be that guiding light for not just those around him, but for me as well. The one who I will wait for time and time again in any life, no matter what form or personage you become.
[ Alkaid forces the tears that gather in the corner of her eyes to remain where they are. Her smile never disappears, and the warmth in her heart intensifies. A feeling from deep in her soul wishes to reach out to him. The very same that desperately tried to connect to him those months ago in a borrowed room of Monument Tower.
Then, she leans down to kiss the corner of his lips. Her head tilts so that she might nudge the side of his head with her nose. Not only that, but sot hat she can lower her voice to keep others from hearing. ]
Costas, my one and only.