Idk why but I want 🗣 for Ailzea and Styx...
Google docs that I will be formatting when I get home from work
Send me a (🗣️) + two muses on my blog, and I’ll make them have a conversation whether they know each other or not!
"They found their way to me, but I am unequipped to give them the sort of accommodation that they require."
There was no real emotion that Styx could detect in the priest's voice. If he had any tells, then they were not ones that the anon could detect through verbal interaction. The troll in question was a fresh water dweller, new to the House of Restoration's congregation. That alone was not their problem, however. It was the pale, yellow blood coursing through their veins that made up the bulk of their problems, many of which health related.
"Without empire sanctioned assistance, that is. I am told your organization is no stranger to tending to trolls with such difficult lives."
The priest breaks the eye contact that Styx was depending on to measure how much of his words he could trust, to stare out the window into the rain that cascaded against the window sill. He got the faintest sense that the Father would much rather be sitting out there in it.
"We can take them off of your hands, yes."
"Very good." Ailzea does not tear his gaze off of the downpour outside. "Will you be alright?"
Styx tilts his head, momentarily breaking character to let a confused expression cross his features. Not that Ailzea would look away from the storm that broke in the middle of the two of them judging each others trustworthiness long enough to notice.
"With your friend? Of course."
Finally, the priest looks back at him, making direct eye contact where most trolls did not. Though his expression was unreadable, Styx found himself satisfied that his intentions were pure.
"No, I was not worried about your ability to perform, the grapevine tells me there is very little to worry about in that regard." His attention drifts back to the window as a crack of thunder fills the room. "You appear to be made of metal."
His statement of the obvious catches Styx off guard. He is, indeed, made of metal. He also lets his gaze drift to the window. The rain was coming down hard enough that if someone told him the sky was falling, it would be a believable statement.
"You are welcome to stay as long as you need."
"That is kind of you," usually a notion like this would make him uncomfortable, but this didn't feel like a set up. "But I should be okay–"
"No one will bother you if you stay up here. The ones who saw you enter will forget that they did." The air he speaks with has a finality to it. There was not much room for argument. "And I imagine that you would like to meet your new charge as well."
It is strange to know that this man runs in the circles that he does with his demeanor, though Styx figures at point that such a work arrangement was not by choice. He didn't know what he was expecting when he was told the Restorer requested his audience. But it wasn't this.
"Typically the first meeting does not get to be so calm." He finally admits.
"A much deserved respite for the two of you, then." Styx nods his head and Ailzea stands, making his way towards the door. "I will send them in, then."