They spoke two conversations. The one that anyone that chased upon them might hear and the one that went unsaid. It came from knowing someone for thousands of years to pick out the sub-conscience tells of their personality. Frankly put, there was a reason why she'd refrained from seeking out her mentor until now knowing she could always find him or simply make herself known to him. As she'd done neither of those things for the last decade, specifically since hearing of his mention in relationship with the awakened kingdom, there was certainly a considerable motive that was at play.
She could never hide herself in front of Faelyn Korath. Not in any iteration of mystery tangible or otherwise. And for being who she was, that was terrible for business (and her reputation).
But would he understand that? That she essentially blocked him out the only way she could?
Standing up from where she bent to sniff the flower, she looked sidelong at him as he eased in beside her. After a moment, her expression reflected concern as she stepped into him.
She could never hide herself in front of Faelyn Korath. Not in any iteration of mystery tangible or otherwise. And for being who she was, that was terrible for business (and her reputation).
But would he understand that? That she essentially blocked him out the only way she could?
Standing up from where she bent to sniff the flower, she looked sidelong at him as he eased in beside her. After a moment, her expression reflected concern as she stepped into him.
I'm scared because,she sighed woefully as she revisited what tormented her on a regular basis.
Sometimes I don't feel anything any more, Faelyn, and I-she looked away with shame clipping her speech as her chin wobbled anew. When she'd composed herself, she sniffed loudly and turned back with a placid expression as she started moving again without mind if he followed and moved towards the next set of plantlings, feigning blank interest. Maybe this was a mistake.
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