[ The only problem with being the Herald is having to be that beacon of hope for all of Thedas. It's a burden that's hard to carry, especially for someone like Leilani, who probably had no intentions of becoming this involved when she entered the Conclave. Constant and unyielding strength eventually takes its toll. The thing is..everyone gets scared and has the right to show it. Bull shows it with getting himself beaten with a stick, Dorian uses sarcasm as he does with most things, analyzing at a later date. Or drowning everything in wine. Her suffering is quiet and desperate in the way she holds onto him like he's the only thing keeping her above water.
The jab makes him huff in laughter, shaking his head. ] You're right, listening to that crone is a punishment in itself.
[ There's no way he could adore her more, and it worries him. Her arms are around him and he returns the gesture, his own coming around her back. She squeezes a bit too tight, his still-healing ribs screaming in protest. His grip on her tightens, and he absolutely doesn't make a noise of discomfort, just clearing his throat. This is an emotional moment and he's floored.
Dorian's grasp on Elvish is definitely lacking, but there's one word he knows enough from hearing it often. Lethallin. His hand moves to the back of her neck, giving it a light squeeze in return. ]
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Date: 2017-11-20 11:12 pm (UTC)From:The jab makes him huff in laughter, shaking his head. ] You're right, listening to that crone is a punishment in itself.
[ There's no way he could adore her more, and it worries him. Her arms are around him and he returns the gesture, his own coming around her back. She squeezes a bit too tight, his still-healing ribs screaming in protest. His grip on her tightens, and he absolutely doesn't make a noise of discomfort, just clearing his throat. This is an emotional moment and he's floored.
Dorian's grasp on Elvish is definitely lacking, but there's one word he knows enough from hearing it often. Lethallin. His hand moves to the back of her neck, giving it a light squeeze in return. ]
A small club, but a humbling one.