@harmoniabled said:
‘ you’ve got to rest. take it easy. ’
how many times has he heard those exact words already? too many to count, more so with its many variations & inflections, most tones filled with concern & others with annoyance at his habits & will to continue forward despite the danger -- & his health. normally, without a second thought, in fact, zyre would give a smile of reassurance, with a hint of defiance in it, turn back to the path & continue on.
( whether or not it was a good idea, was a 20/80 chance. leaning towards the bad. )
he was RECKLESS. easily distracted & often runs off without the others, finding either trouble or something useful, & he was aware of it all. but it was a habit with a death grip on him ( quite literally. ) it’s something he can’t seem to rid himself of, no matter how he tries.
& so, he should, as he would, disregard eva’s worry. give her a smile & a shrug, turn on his heel & continue on with that stupid giddiness of his. ...... but he doesn’t. something about the thought of doing it makes him feel the heavy strike of guilt on his conscious, & her soothing voice doesn’t help to bring his energy back either. it soothes him, calms his tense muscles & puts his mind at ease.
... he supposes he could. maybe just this once. rubbing the back of his head, eyes glance away quickly from eva, & after a moment he SIGHS in defeat.