[ If the vapors rising from the glass are any indication, the liquid within might well make a good antiseptic in a pinch. Sipping from the glass, he tilts it slightly in wordless thanks, savoring the surprisingly smooth texture of the rum as it traces a line of fire through him.
(He notices her wince, smiling a little to himself for it. It's cute, and in this moment, he's in dire need of things to endear him to the human species.) ]
It always does.
[ Lavi can't quite drain the bitterness from his voice when he says this, though he gives it his best effort. It's probably, objectively, fortuitous that war is finally coming to the Quad--with its beginning and, he expects, quick end, he'll be able to move onto his next assignment.
A new name. An empty heart.
An easier life. ]
It's only going to get worse from here, you know. Might not be a bad idea to head back to Leith when you can.
[ Lavi knows she won't. He anticipates she might even hate him for suggesting it, but someone has to. While she's devoting herself to saving this blighted moon, who's going to devote themselves to doing the same for her? ]
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[ If the vapors rising from the glass are any indication, the liquid within might well make a good antiseptic in a pinch. Sipping from the glass, he tilts it slightly in wordless thanks, savoring the surprisingly smooth texture of the rum as it traces a line of fire through him.
(He notices her wince, smiling a little to himself for it. It's cute, and in this moment, he's in dire need of things to endear him to the human species.) ]
It always does.
[ Lavi can't quite drain the bitterness from his voice when he says this, though he gives it his best effort. It's probably, objectively, fortuitous that war is finally coming to the Quad--with its beginning and, he expects, quick end, he'll be able to move onto his next assignment.
A new name. An empty heart.
An easier life. ]
It's only going to get worse from here, you know. Might not be a bad idea to head back to Leith when you can.
[ Lavi knows she won't. He anticipates she might even hate him for suggesting it, but someone has to. While she's devoting herself to saving this blighted moon, who's going to devote themselves to doing the same for her? ]