Mikleo’s question took all its sens now. Of course the water seraph was tormented by this fact. Why wouldn’t he? After all, Sorey was his best friend, if it wasn’t more.
With a soft smile, she put a hand on his shoulder and told him:
“Sometimes, words are difficult, you know. Sometims, people needs acts but not talk. Sorey… Maybe knowing that we - and especially you - are by his sides is enough for him.”
“Or maybe he’s so scared that he doesn’t want to show it. Maybe he’s waiting for us to talk with him about it.”
To be honest, Lailah wasn’t sure. It remembered her the time where she had been with Mikel. She had seen his heart getting darker and darker and she had done nothing. She hadn’t been able to help him. She didn’t want to do the same mistake with Sorey but what could she do? Besides, it wasn’t the sam thing: Mikel’s heart was crazy because of Heldalf’s acts but Sorey’s heart was so pure that he was ready to sacrifice himself for the sake of the world.
For the first time since years, Lailah felt useless.
He appreciated Lailah gesture. The fire seraph was a kind person, but not being in their place, she could know what Mikleo was going through.
“I know, but… You know, I’ve never lived without him. It seems so… Unnatural, so inconceivable!”
He didn’t know what to add. The only thing on his mind, lately, was that he was going to lose what he hold the dearest in his life. Of course he understood Sorey wanted to enjoy the rest of his life, but himself felt a bit… Left out. His solitude would just be the consequence of the Shepherd’s disappearance.
“I don’t know. Maybe I’ll try. But I don’t want to make him feel bad, either. Look at him, being all happy around everyone…”
He sighed, watching Sorey having fun with Zaveid and the girls, and shook his head.
“I’m sorry, Lailah. I guess I’m overthinking what’s coming up.”
“You know, it doesn’t mean he won’t come back. Miracles exist and knowing Sorey, everything can happen.”
Lailah hoped so at least. She wanted to believe that Sorey would come back in a way or another. Unlike Mikle, Sorey was so pure that everything could happen. She wanted to explain it to the water seraph but how? He would probably think that it was a stupid thing to believe...
“Do as you wish. But if I was you, I wouldn’t keep it in my heart. You know it’s not good, either for you or Sorey. You know each other so well... You’re the only who can decide about that. I... I didn’t really talk with Mikel and did you see what had happened? Of course, it’s not the same situation, but...