[ If they could but stay this way tonight and for several more days besides, perhaps Aymeric would be contented by having that much time with her. But alas, there is no time, and it seems that all he has is what hours remain of the day before he must retire. The orders came somewhat unexpectedly, even though all Temple Knights remain in a state of having to be ready to leave with very little notice.
But where he previously marched off to fight without much hesitation, now he finds himself not only hesitating but regretting that he must take his leave of her. She will be in his thoughts while he is gone: not a distraction but someone that he has become quite fond of in seemingly a short period of time. ]
I think that when I am away and the only sounds are those of fighting and steel clashing on the claws of dragons, I will remember your voice and imagine you describing those places to me, even though I have yet to hear you speak of it. And I would tell you all that you wished to hear about Coerthas and Ishgard too.
[ Instinctively, and almost without thinking, he finds himself leaning against her for one brief moment. Perhaps it is odd, and perhaps improper, but he finds he likes her closeness and wishes to maintain it for as long as he might before she either pulls away or rebuffs him. Not that he imagines she will, given her own words and actions, but perhaps she does not wish to be attached to someone who must leave with very little warning. And, naturally, there is no assurance that he will return. Death comes for all of them, of course, but so many have already fallen in the course of this long war with the Dravanians. ]
Are you certain? Shall I- I mean to say, there are those that I could task with coming to look in on you and inquire as to your needs. It is the very least that I can do, and I fear that it is barely of use or significance.
[ His expression falls just slightly and for a moment, his lips press together into a thin line. ] I must see to my belongings and ensure that I am prepared to leave with the others. Aside from that, I am not sure.
[ He is sure of one thing, however, and that is that sleep will not be coming easily to him tonight. ]
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But where he previously marched off to fight without much hesitation, now he finds himself not only hesitating but regretting that he must take his leave of her. She will be in his thoughts while he is gone: not a distraction but someone that he has become quite fond of in seemingly a short period of time. ]
I think that when I am away and the only sounds are those of fighting and steel clashing on the claws of dragons, I will remember your voice and imagine you describing those places to me, even though I have yet to hear you speak of it. And I would tell you all that you wished to hear about Coerthas and Ishgard too.
[ Instinctively, and almost without thinking, he finds himself leaning against her for one brief moment. Perhaps it is odd, and perhaps improper, but he finds he likes her closeness and wishes to maintain it for as long as he might before she either pulls away or rebuffs him. Not that he imagines she will, given her own words and actions, but perhaps she does not wish to be attached to someone who must leave with very little warning. And, naturally, there is no assurance that he will return. Death comes for all of them, of course, but so many have already fallen in the course of this long war with the Dravanians. ]
Are you certain? Shall I- I mean to say, there are those that I could task with coming to look in on you and inquire as to your needs. It is the very least that I can do, and I fear that it is barely of use or significance.
[ His expression falls just slightly and for a moment, his lips press together into a thin line. ] I must see to my belongings and ensure that I am prepared to leave with the others. Aside from that, I am not sure.
[ He is sure of one thing, however, and that is that sleep will not be coming easily to him tonight. ]