[ That she undoubtedly missed him as well is yet another thing that his mind uses to chastise him. He has been acting rather selfishly, if he might say as much himself. He is not the only one who has been lonely or feeling incomplete, as he imagines she has as well, but more than that... There are those in Ishgard whose hearts are every bit as raw as his own and still have a great deal of healing and mending to do in the aftermath of the war. Perhaps he has been far too absorbed with his own selfish desires and longings to truly be the support that his people need. But perhaps he knew that on some level, which is why he threw himself as deeply into his work as he did, as a way of being that pillar for them and making amends for his self-centeredness.
Now if only he can find a way to make it up to Alkaid. Perhaps by focusing upon her and offering her the comfort that she surely needs, he can begin to do just that. Far be it for him to continue going on in this selfish manner: a manner that he finds entirely unbecoming. But he can hardly punish himself for what he feels are his shortcomings and still be present for her, and so he pushes those thoughts away for the time being. ]
Well, thank Halone for that, although with you and your sister lending your aid, I am hardly surprised that those particular threats have been addressed. And your sister- she is happy, I take it. Who is this individual that has captured her attention?
[ In a way, it relieves him to know that whoever this person may be, it is K'thisru who has been taken in by them, and not Alkaid. Now that she has returned, he means to pour in all the effort and time that he can into showing her just how devoted he is to her and how committed he is to their relationship. He still wrestles with feeling as though he is a poor partner for her, but he has resolved to channel those feelings into proving himself wrong and being the best, most attentive partner that he can be. ]
Then your wish shall be granted, for I would hope for nothing else. [ His head tips forward slightly as emotion threatens to overtake him once more; this time, however, it is a far happier emotion born from a sense of gratitude that she came home to him and is still seeking him out and desiring to be with him.
His eyes close momentarily as he takes in the feel of her lips pressing against his cheek. He has missed this so greatly, and it still feels as though this could be a dream that he will wake up from as he has done so many times before. ]
Tell me one thing, Lantaa, as I have no doubts that you have things you wish for and desire as well. What might I do for you now? [ She wishes for him to hold her, which he will gladly do without hesitation, but she must have other desires that he might fulfill for her tonight. ]
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Now if only he can find a way to make it up to Alkaid. Perhaps by focusing upon her and offering her the comfort that she surely needs, he can begin to do just that. Far be it for him to continue going on in this selfish manner: a manner that he finds entirely unbecoming. But he can hardly punish himself for what he feels are his shortcomings and still be present for her, and so he pushes those thoughts away for the time being. ]
Well, thank Halone for that, although with you and your sister lending your aid, I am hardly surprised that those particular threats have been addressed. And your sister- she is happy, I take it. Who is this individual that has captured her attention?
[ In a way, it relieves him to know that whoever this person may be, it is K'thisru who has been taken in by them, and not Alkaid. Now that she has returned, he means to pour in all the effort and time that he can into showing her just how devoted he is to her and how committed he is to their relationship. He still wrestles with feeling as though he is a poor partner for her, but he has resolved to channel those feelings into proving himself wrong and being the best, most attentive partner that he can be. ]
Then your wish shall be granted, for I would hope for nothing else. [ His head tips forward slightly as emotion threatens to overtake him once more; this time, however, it is a far happier emotion born from a sense of gratitude that she came home to him and is still seeking him out and desiring to be with him.
His eyes close momentarily as he takes in the feel of her lips pressing against his cheek. He has missed this so greatly, and it still feels as though this could be a dream that he will wake up from as he has done so many times before. ]
Tell me one thing, Lantaa, as I have no doubts that you have things you wish for and desire as well. What might I do for you now? [ She wishes for him to hold her, which he will gladly do without hesitation, but she must have other desires that he might fulfill for her tonight. ]