[ Her heart will surely break should she learn none were there to save him, merely adding to the pain she feels that he seemingly has none around him to care for him. There is Estinien, of course, but he has no family? No other friends? None that could help him with his new state of being? If such is the case, than Lantaa will offer to aid him. If he is to offer her protection and a home? It is the very least she can do for him.
She wishes to shout that the matter is not could he be, but that he is her someone. Her other half, the one that she is meant to be with no matter how many times the aetheric sea tends to see they are reborn. As he continues to speak, tears continue to steadily slip down her cheeks. However, her expression turns from fear and concern to surprise. She may still cry and be unable to give certain answers, as trauma cannot be dismissed over night. However, in time, perhaps she will at least feel that she can tell him. If nothing else, she may be able to speak to him of it in whispered tones as she is now.
Lantaa moves with his guidance, her heart beating heavy as their eyes connect once more. Her head tilts with his fingers and a blush takes her cheeks. The ears atop her head lift at the sound of her name leaving his lips. That alone may have been enough to settle her back into the haze of his coercion. However, the next words are what truly makes her senses fully return and the blue hue disappear from her eyes.
I can see you.
She inhales quickly before a gentle cry comes from her. Her other hand slides into his hair as well so that both tangle in the locks and comb it back. Lantaa shuts her eyes for only a moment to stifle another cry of happiness and relief. It's him, and he knows it's her. The wave of relief is so powerful she feels herself sink further into the mattress below them. A nudge is given to his nose with hers, followed by another, before her fingers move to gently massage the back of his head.
They're finally together again... her one and only.
Lantaa takes a moment to reign in her emotions and the tears finally begin to slow. Her eyes finally open again, clear and filled with over brimming love. They are still practically strangers in so many ways, but she feels that it is more of a stepping stone than a hindrance in this life they will share. Her thumbs gently brush at his temples as a wide smile touches her face. They'll be leaving to together, and will live together...
She gently presses her lips to his cheek then. ]
I-if we are to leave together... your wound will need more attention. [ Her gaze briefly shifts behind him as if to gesture to the idea. Then, after a moment where she pauses to compose herself more, her two-toned gaze returns to his eyes. She nudges his nose once more. ] And you will need to eat to have the strength to make the journey, even if I can make it shorter.
[ Lantaa continues to massage the back of his head with her fingertips, brushing his hair in no particular way. Her thumbs move from his temples to to the line of his hair. Then, she smiles once more at him. ]
You need to eat, my love. [ The petname comes easily to her as if she has always said it. ] I-if you are to protect me... t-to give me a home? T-then, please, let me help you with this when you need it.
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She wishes to shout that the matter is not could he be, but that he is her someone. Her other half, the one that she is meant to be with no matter how many times the aetheric sea tends to see they are reborn. As he continues to speak, tears continue to steadily slip down her cheeks. However, her expression turns from fear and concern to surprise. She may still cry and be unable to give certain answers, as trauma cannot be dismissed over night. However, in time, perhaps she will at least feel that she can tell him. If nothing else, she may be able to speak to him of it in whispered tones as she is now.
Lantaa moves with his guidance, her heart beating heavy as their eyes connect once more. Her head tilts with his fingers and a blush takes her cheeks. The ears atop her head lift at the sound of her name leaving his lips. That alone may have been enough to settle her back into the haze of his coercion. However, the next words are what truly makes her senses fully return and the blue hue disappear from her eyes.
I can see you.
She inhales quickly before a gentle cry comes from her. Her other hand slides into his hair as well so that both tangle in the locks and comb it back. Lantaa shuts her eyes for only a moment to stifle another cry of happiness and relief. It's him, and he knows it's her. The wave of relief is so powerful she feels herself sink further into the mattress below them. A nudge is given to his nose with hers, followed by another, before her fingers move to gently massage the back of his head.
They're finally together again... her one and only.
Lantaa takes a moment to reign in her emotions and the tears finally begin to slow. Her eyes finally open again, clear and filled with over brimming love. They are still practically strangers in so many ways, but she feels that it is more of a stepping stone than a hindrance in this life they will share. Her thumbs gently brush at his temples as a wide smile touches her face. They'll be leaving to together, and will live together...
She gently presses her lips to his cheek then. ]
I-if we are to leave together... your wound will need more attention. [ Her gaze briefly shifts behind him as if to gesture to the idea. Then, after a moment where she pauses to compose herself more, her two-toned gaze returns to his eyes. She nudges his nose once more. ] And you will need to eat to have the strength to make the journey, even if I can make it shorter.
[ Lantaa continues to massage the back of his head with her fingertips, brushing his hair in no particular way. Her thumbs move from his temples to to the line of his hair. Then, she smiles once more at him. ]
You need to eat, my love. [ The petname comes easily to her as if she has always said it. ] I-if you are to protect me... t-to give me a home? T-then, please, let me help you with this when you need it.