09-19-2020, 01:38 AM
ANGEL ❝ AURUM ❞ TANGLEWOOD
The approaching presence of others was not unwelcome, although it did startle Aurum slightly. The lion was so used to the flower field being empty of anyone but himself, or perhaps other grieving souls. In this case, it seemed as though all that had come were interested in what he was doing. Maybe if he had been in a worse mood, he would've ended up snapping at those that drew near, seeking complete privacy. For the moment, however, he just lifted his head, offering the trio of other members a tired smile. A croak of laughter left the angel as he heard Sophiea, amused by the other's rather blunt nature. It reminded him of some of his old friends, and he could tell that she spoke that way because of hidden worry. As he pushed himself up into a sitting position, Aurum couldn't help the way he winced, pain rushing up his legs. He ignored the pain for now, reassuring Soph in a quiet voice, "I'm quite alright, Sophiea. I've taken the path from town to here and back many times, and I know what risks are associated with it. Besides, I wasn't going to stay particularly long. Just long enough for some nice... conversation, as silly as that sounds." In his injured state, the former proxy knew he was an easy target, but he could still handle himself against the usual threats of the swamp.
Taking notice of Vig in the background, Aurum let his tail raise in a little wave, letting out an amused chuff, "No need to defend me too much... besides, I'm sure I'm already in for an earful from Kiira when I get back to town. Or if she ends up here." He didn't mind the scolding too much, especially since he knew that there were good intentions behind it all. However, it did get old at certain points, especially when he was able to feel his own limits. Of course, he had always been stubborn, so he couldn't fault Sophiea or Kiira entirely. Sparing a brief glance back towards Moth's grave, the lion's gaze hesitated on it for a moment before returning to Vigenere, "So, Vig, what brings you all the way out here...? Come to pay your respects as well?" He didn't think anyone could truly miss Moth as much as he did, and he knew that Vig hadn't known her well, but it was impossible for him not to know of her impact. As a healer, she had done so much to help Tanglewood as a whole, and it would've been difficult for them to stay alive without her.
The last one that Aurum addressed was Eternalknight, mainly because the other had asked quite the loaded question. The angel wasn't bitter or angry about the felines nosiness, it had just taken him a moment to process, trying to figure out how to describe his deceased sister in a satisfying way. Eventually, he just decided to dive in, "She was Moth. She was my adoptive sister, and one of the first people who I ever met in Tanglewood, and she was an amazing person. A healer, not to mention an amazing mother, and she probably would've been a great wife too, if she and her boyfriend had ever gotten to that point. She liked to collect things, and she was a light in my life..." He trailed off briefly, eyes on the grave nearby as he dug his claws into the earth, "She passed away when the meteor struck and the tremors happened. She was so focused on getting her family out of their house that... that she wasn't able to get out fast enough." The lion began to notice a stinging feeling in his eyes, and he hastily took a deep breath inward. He didn't particularly want to have a crying breakdown in front of everyone.
Taking notice of Vig in the background, Aurum let his tail raise in a little wave, letting out an amused chuff, "No need to defend me too much... besides, I'm sure I'm already in for an earful from Kiira when I get back to town. Or if she ends up here." He didn't mind the scolding too much, especially since he knew that there were good intentions behind it all. However, it did get old at certain points, especially when he was able to feel his own limits. Of course, he had always been stubborn, so he couldn't fault Sophiea or Kiira entirely. Sparing a brief glance back towards Moth's grave, the lion's gaze hesitated on it for a moment before returning to Vigenere, "So, Vig, what brings you all the way out here...? Come to pay your respects as well?" He didn't think anyone could truly miss Moth as much as he did, and he knew that Vig hadn't known her well, but it was impossible for him not to know of her impact. As a healer, she had done so much to help Tanglewood as a whole, and it would've been difficult for them to stay alive without her.
The last one that Aurum addressed was Eternalknight, mainly because the other had asked quite the loaded question. The angel wasn't bitter or angry about the felines nosiness, it had just taken him a moment to process, trying to figure out how to describe his deceased sister in a satisfying way. Eventually, he just decided to dive in, "She was Moth. She was my adoptive sister, and one of the first people who I ever met in Tanglewood, and she was an amazing person. A healer, not to mention an amazing mother, and she probably would've been a great wife too, if she and her boyfriend had ever gotten to that point. She liked to collect things, and she was a light in my life..." He trailed off briefly, eyes on the grave nearby as he dug his claws into the earth, "She passed away when the meteor struck and the tremors happened. She was so focused on getting her family out of their house that... that she wasn't able to get out fast enough." The lion began to notice a stinging feeling in his eyes, and he hastily took a deep breath inward. He didn't particularly want to have a crying breakdown in front of everyone.
BUT SINCE IT FALLS UNTO MY LOT
THAT I SHOULD RISE AND YOU SHOULD NOT
THAT I SHOULD RISE AND YOU SHOULD NOT
— Reggan
— Reggan