it fleets , the laughter , like a calm amidst the storms of her temperament ━━━━ as if he’s succumbed to its’ brashness , becoming well - acquainted with her mild tones / attitudes & embraced them wholly. it didn’t phase him the least though - but maybe what she claims , was ... right. despite how gnarled their beginning , he’s grown more transparent , more aware from the pith of warmth that settles in center when she’s near. it differs from the warmth of emil ; familial & merry , she was novel & breathtaking ━━━ a sensation he couldn’t quite explain but knew that it bore a joy he hasn’t felt in a long time. ‘ I wonder , ‘ he’s often thought , ‘ I wonder why is it you , kainé ( @tearpetal ) , that I feel this way. ‘ a question he often reiterates but never once has an answer come from the depths of mind.
yet ; one slow look to her ( ethereal ) & he cracks a genuine smile through a rugged / battle - worn face , his tone like a still in the winds. maybe ... maybe , “ Maybe ... it’s because of you. “ just maybe there wasn’t an answer , maybe she was that answer all along.