DEVIL DON'T CARE + TREMORS

[wormwood.]

☆ HUNG PICTURES OF PATRON SAINTS UP ON MY WALL TO REMIND ME THAT I AM A FOOL. TELL ME WHERE I CAME FROM, WHAT I WILL ALWAYS BE: JUST A SPOILED LITTLE KID WHO WENT TO CATHOLIC SCHOOL —

Deep down inside, Aurum knew what Leroy was asking him to do was based in entirely reasonable logic. After all, not everyone within the group had wings or teleportation, and it was best for someone large like him to be up in the skies making sure people were alright. However, the angel couldn't help the way his heart clenched when the general turned to him, his gaze having been intensely focused on Kiira and the work that she was doing on Asvini. The other's words were calm and reasonable, and lacked any of the usual mirth and sarcasm that Aurum was used to from Leroy. Despite this, they still felt as though they were searing him from the inside out. He wanted to scramble away or lash out, yet he held his tongue. Leroy wasn't forcing him to do anything, and as Aurum glanced around, he could see several gaps in the group that signalled the missing souls that Leroy was referring to. He didn't want people dying because of his stubbornness, even if the fatherly part of him was begging him to stay and care for Asvini until he knew that she was alright. However, he also knew that she was safe and secure in the paws of Kiira, having seen the other do good work before. He bit down on the inside of his cheek in thought for a moment, fangs sinking in until the taste of copper finally made him release. He muttered softly to Leroy, nodding his head as he regained his breath, "I... yes. You're right. People are still missing... I'll go back up. Please, just... keep everyone safe, alright Leroy? I trust you." He locked eyes with the wolfhound for a moment, hoping it would convey just how much faith he was putting in the general.

Getting back up to his paws, the male took a very deep breath before he moved closer to Asvini. Leaning down, he touched his nose gently to his daughter's head, rumbling softly to her, "I have to go for a while, mon neigeuse. But Kiira is going to take care of you, alright? Just listen to her and Leroy, and make sure you stay safe, please. I'll be back as soon as I can." He wasn't sure how much Asvini was really listening in her injured state, but he knew he couldn't leave her without some kind of assurance. Spreading his wings out slowly, he gave her one last gentle nuzzle before he turned, throwing himself into the sky. It seemed as though the tremors below had stopped for now, but he knew that didn't mean this was all over. The tremors were only the beginning, and many buildings were still destroyed, no doubt harboring the injured within them. The thought was enough to make him wince as he flew along, his eyes locked downwards as he searched for anyone in danger. There was no telling whether or not the tremors were truly finished yet, and he couldn't have any more death on his conscious.

( out for now since he's in Moth's death after this <3 )

[div style="text-align: right; text-transform: uppercase; text-shadow: 0px 0px 2px #1B1B2F; font-size: 24px;"][color=#44437F]— AURUM

#psychosocial.