05-13-2020, 08:29 PM
holly's own history and experience on family dynamics were a bit... skewed. having lived in a clan run by what could be considered a cult leader to some, holly was still unlearning what his uncle had taught him. even with all the hardships he forced his nephew through since the time he could toddle, pinpointing the 'wrong' and 'right' behaviors had proven difficult when it was just himself. elk had only done so much in the few months they were together, and now that they had parted ways it had been up to the saber to recognize it on his own.
family especially had been a sore, touchy topic. while holly hadn't inherited his uncle's thoughts of finding family as pawns or tools, he did have difficulty finding the difference in what 'love' was from them. his mother wasn't allowed to spend much time with him, and the moments he spent with either elk or eagle were limited to the battlefield or around echo. trying to tell if someone genuinely cared or was appearing so just to exploit him was hard to tell now... still, had he ever gotten the chance to start over and fix his actions he would to save his family.
when he noticed trygve and michael, he was curious of course. the saber approached them not with melancholy or concern, but simply to observe. he listened to the cub, waiting for him to finish before speaking. "young man, no need to cry." his voice held a comforting rumble, almost fatherly. he lowered his head to meet ry's gaze and nodded slowly. "i'm sure your friends will understand if you explain it and apologize. you are afraid, and it's okay to feel that way, but if it's from what you're capable of in strength you can't let that fear control you."
holly lifted his head up, tilting his chin up toward the sky. "the bravest, valorous men can be afraid too, but they must first learn to control their fears and strengths and use it to their advantage." his expression changed, lighting up as an idea came to him. "young man! i can teach you how, if you would like. i am no stranger to such cases, and would gladly help a fellow to harness their talents." had this been what aarus let him survive for? perhaps to guide and teach others. to learn what he knew...?
family especially had been a sore, touchy topic. while holly hadn't inherited his uncle's thoughts of finding family as pawns or tools, he did have difficulty finding the difference in what 'love' was from them. his mother wasn't allowed to spend much time with him, and the moments he spent with either elk or eagle were limited to the battlefield or around echo. trying to tell if someone genuinely cared or was appearing so just to exploit him was hard to tell now... still, had he ever gotten the chance to start over and fix his actions he would to save his family.
when he noticed trygve and michael, he was curious of course. the saber approached them not with melancholy or concern, but simply to observe. he listened to the cub, waiting for him to finish before speaking. "young man, no need to cry." his voice held a comforting rumble, almost fatherly. he lowered his head to meet ry's gaze and nodded slowly. "i'm sure your friends will understand if you explain it and apologize. you are afraid, and it's okay to feel that way, but if it's from what you're capable of in strength you can't let that fear control you."
holly lifted his head up, tilting his chin up toward the sky. "the bravest, valorous men can be afraid too, but they must first learn to control their fears and strengths and use it to their advantage." his expression changed, lighting up as an idea came to him. "young man! i can teach you how, if you would like. i am no stranger to such cases, and would gladly help a fellow to harness their talents." had this been what aarus let him survive for? perhaps to guide and teach others. to learn what he knew...?