I remember what you told me, about your position, and what your people did on Dahna. [Her expression turns somber.] I also knew that..Zephyr's journey had ended, though not how. And yet you've both overcome such a distance. That's no small thing, Dohalim.
[ A clean slate? Is that really the way to look at it? Sophia falls silent, considering, but Dohalim is almost making this sound far more simple than it actually is. ...isn't he?
She leans in when he pulls her closer. Then there's a faintest huff; not quite laughter.] Truthfully? I...don't know that I have much to fear on that front. Perhaps it is simply due to his age, but Kratos is, ah, hardly what many would consider the most sociable.
But.. [more softly:] What if I do ask, and, he says no?
I am-- was a Lord, and Zephyr was tortured and killed by a Lord. And so were many of his friends, family, and comrades.
[A moment, truly considering her question, because it was one he has asked himself. Over and over. Until it was nearly driving him insane.]
Then you will know you have tried, and you won't wake up every day for the rest of your life wondering 'what if'. Some say it is better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all.
And here, you are two people, with a history. Who've found each other in spite of it.
[ She appreciates the ponderance, watching his face for a study in how is body language and countenance might company his words. She doesn't scoff at them, but there is a soft chuckle when he finally speaks. ]
We have a similar saying on my own world. Though from what I've been told, the loss can be impactful enough.. But you are right. The 'what if' could drive someone mad if they let it.
[softly, smiling] You see now why I was feeling foolish. [still does, in fact. but a little less - thanks to the company she's keeping.]
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[ A clean slate? Is that really the way to look at it? Sophia falls silent, considering, but Dohalim is almost making this sound far more simple than it actually is. ...isn't he?
She leans in when he pulls her closer. Then there's a faintest huff; not quite laughter.] Truthfully? I...don't know that I have much to fear on that front. Perhaps it is simply due to his age, but Kratos is, ah, hardly what many would consider the most sociable.
But.. [more softly:] What if I do ask, and, he says no?
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[A moment, truly considering her question, because it was one he has asked himself. Over and over. Until it was nearly driving him insane.]
Then you will know you have tried, and you won't wake up every day for the rest of your life wondering 'what if'. Some say it is better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all.
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[ She appreciates the ponderance, watching his face for a study in how is body language and countenance might company his words. She doesn't scoff at them, but there is a soft chuckle when he finally speaks. ]
We have a similar saying on my own world. Though from what I've been told, the loss can be impactful enough.. But you are right. The 'what if' could drive someone mad if they let it.
[softly, smiling] You see now why I was feeling foolish. [still does, in fact. but a little less - thanks to the company she's keeping.]