[color=#0074d9]“Are you saying that by not allowing him some leeway, an agreement can’t be made… trust can’t be established?”[/color] Leaf was hesitant in loosening her grip, experience having taught her otherwise, yet so far all she had done was suffer with the weight of constant vigilance. [color=#0074d9]“If I could guarantee that he wouldn’t go on a rampage, I’d have more of an open mind about negotiating… building a dialogue…”[/color]
The other option was even less appealing.
[color=#9a00b2]“Your magic would be gone, permanently.” [/color]
That idea was terrifying. Even in her youth when it was raw and volatile, there was a comfort knowing it was just at her fingertips, but if it came down to it, down to life and death it would be worth it. Leaf’s gaze was lost, entertaining a life without her destructive talents when the child presented the flower. The light reflecting from the glassy surface caught her attention finally, and she stumbled over her words, [color=#0074d9]“F-For me… thank you.” [/color]
Her attention on the flower, Leaf tracked the girl's happy retreat in the reflection, rejoining her classmates and friends.
[color=#0074d9]“I’m not sure…”[/color] then suddenly scoffing,[color=#0074d9] “I hate that he’s bloody right. I do make a good weapon. I am not subtle and while I have some martial ability, magic is a core part of who I am, what makes me, me. Being stripped of it completely is…daunting to say the least, but I am also a realist. If it came to it, I would do it.” [/color]
The other option was even less appealing.
[color=#9a00b2]“Your magic would be gone, permanently.” [/color]
That idea was terrifying. Even in her youth when it was raw and volatile, there was a comfort knowing it was just at her fingertips, but if it came down to it, down to life and death it would be worth it. Leaf’s gaze was lost, entertaining a life without her destructive talents when the child presented the flower. The light reflecting from the glassy surface caught her attention finally, and she stumbled over her words, [color=#0074d9]“F-For me… thank you.” [/color]
Her attention on the flower, Leaf tracked the girl's happy retreat in the reflection, rejoining her classmates and friends.
[color=#0074d9]“I’m not sure…”[/color] then suddenly scoffing,[color=#0074d9] “I hate that he’s bloody right. I do make a good weapon. I am not subtle and while I have some martial ability, magic is a core part of who I am, what makes me, me. Being stripped of it completely is…daunting to say the least, but I am also a realist. If it came to it, I would do it.” [/color]
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