#scfiya

[silcntlynx-blog]

‘ told you not to worry , but maybe that’s a lie . ’

Lynx looked at his friend with a sadness in his eye, thoughts roaming his mind like scattered sparks, zapping cells left and right. Instantly, his hand reached out to grab her, pulling the girl into a tight hug. It said all he couldn’t speak, i won’t let anything happen to you.

[silcntlynx-blog]

‘ let’s just let it go . ’

“No.” Lynx voice was strong, a rare occurrence, but every fiber of his being fell into the word. His face was hard, unwavering as he looked at his friend. She didn’t understand, she never would. Even with all the years of friendship, looking after each other, she couldn’t understand why he needed this, why the half-burnt book charred in his hand could bring him to his knees. He couldn’t let this go.

[cvssicn]

‘ what is it you want ? ’

“Uh,” Cass bit out, scarred hand raising to scratch at the back of his neck, eyes flickering between her and the ground, “I uh… I know the mechanics usually ask for parts, but this tech I’m working on requires a certain disc from a Glinthawk… I figure you’d probably be the best for the job. I’d make it worth your while, uh… of course.” His lips turned up in an awkward smile, and he nearly shit himself. Fuck, this was terrible.

[zciras]

‘ i tried not to upset you . ’

“That’s not true.” Zeira finally snapped, turning to the younger woman with sparkling tears welling in hazel eyes. Her lash line was moments away from spilling, and all she could muster out was, “That’s exactly what you were trying to do… because you can’t stand to see someone happy. Even yourself.”

[zciras]

‘ see if it helps , give it a week . ’

“Keeping my mouth shut won’t help anything, Safiya.” She huffed, but her tone stayed light and airy. “Plus, if I shut up, who would keep you from being a grumpy pants all the time?”

[cvssicn]

‘ it was fun when we were young and now we’re older . ’

“ Who says we’re not still young ? “ Cass questions, though his eyes don’t meet hers. Even after all these years, he can’t look her in the eye, fearful that stormy orbs would give away all his secrets. “ Just because we’re older, doesn’t mean we’re old. “

[silcntlynx-blog]

‘ we need to get you warm.’

Lynx had been a bit careless, even he could admit, but this was the first midnight hunt they planned where he hadn’t gotten a wink of sleep. His reflexes had failed and he fell in the water. He was reckless, the temperatures had dropped drastically. Usually the man ran hot, but his body grew weak as of late, his careless actions taking a toll on him. But Safiya was there, and he knew he’d be alright. Stumbling into his place, he sent his best friend a gracious yet failing smile, tumbling heavily onto the couch as he finally seized a breath. “ I’m okay. “

[zciras]

‘ no, you don’t get to stand there and pretend a hug makes it all okay.’

“I’m… I’m sorry Safiya.” She tried her best to influence the girl, to become friends or even to guide her, but she had stepped too far and hadn’t even realized it. “ I really am, Saf… if there’s anything I can do, I’ll do it. “