[It had barely been a week since they had Bonded, and Lorenz was already feeling like he was in deeper waters than he realized. The late night awakenings to a ripple of awareness that something was deeply wrong were something he expected from Lapis-- not Sylvain.
But. Here they were.
Naturally, messages had been sent. When no replies were had, Lorenz merely bit down on the impulse to check in with other people and chose to trust-- a difficult concept for anyone who dealt with the nobility as deeply as they did.
The late acknowledgement brought with it relief. At the very least, the people on the expedition were safe.]
Whatever is happening, Sylvain, please understand that I am willing to listen no matter what the hour is. Doubtless you prefer the ear of someone closer to you, but if you need the opinion of someone with an outsider's view then you are welcome to it.
If you want for neither, then all I ask is that you don't be foolish. Your safety is as important as everyone else's.
When you return, there will be tea. If you are open to talk, we can do so then.
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But. Here they were.
Naturally, messages had been sent. When no replies were had, Lorenz merely bit down on the impulse to check in with other people and chose to trust-- a difficult concept for anyone who dealt with the nobility as deeply as they did.
The late acknowledgement brought with it relief. At the very least, the people on the expedition were safe.]
Whatever is happening, Sylvain, please understand that I am willing to listen no matter what the hour is. Doubtless you prefer the ear of someone closer to you, but if you need the opinion of someone with an outsider's view then you are welcome to it.
If you want for neither, then all I ask is that you don't be foolish. Your safety is as important as everyone else's.
When you return, there will be tea. If you are open to talk, we can do so then.
-LHG.