@gracebreathed ( cont. )
By the Gods, did his presence alone make her so uncomfortable? As much as he wishes to know the dancer better than he does, he now wonders if he ought to give her some space, instead. But then she blurts out a question, and his expression softens as she shifts quickly into an apology.
“There’s no need to apologize to me, Ninian. If you still feel...uncomfortable about my father, I assure you that I bear you no ill will. Rather, I’m glad that you were able to give him comfort during much of his captivity. Ah, but you likely don’t want to talk about that, do you? My apologies. I came out here looking for you. The others won’t bite if you join us around the fire, you know.”










