@eikonslay asked: you know me. i don't let my guard down for just anyone. / PROMPTS FOR FEELING SAFE AND EXPRESSING COMFORT: still accepting.
"But when met with an exceedingly talented and exceptional mage, some exceptions are unavoidable."
Gale's chuffed. He wears it plainly, too, for evidently, he's entirely incapable of anything less. Yet, it works for him, he'd confess to her, with his heart sat embroidered at the cuff of his sleeves. The hyur's always been honest, as bare as those books he would humor at night, but with their world so shadowed and terribly fogged? Well, perhaps, he gathers, some transparency's refreshing.
Besides, it's nice to hear her warmth, something hungry in his marrow giddying to her words when it longs to leap. Yesha's fought for too long, hurrying to and fro between spats and wars. It's difficult not to brighten, to peacock at the gentling at her obvious weariness. Offering her her meal, its delicious scent wanders. Affording her some comfort is all a gift.
"That said, I'm sure a generous pinch of charm and a homecooked supper would only add to his chances." Gale smiles. "If you're here, I imagine that means the world isn't ending for once."
