03-03-2021, 01:57 AM
Aurum thus far had been... wary about Elsweyr's recovery. Not because he didn't want her to recover, but because he didn't want her to push herself too hard, too fast. In the end, doing so would only mean causing herself more pain, and that was the absolute last thing the luminary wanted. It was part of the reason why he had put her on probation. He, truthfully, wasn't actually all that worried about her mental state, or her prowess as shadow regent. Rather, he had just wanted to make sure she didn't feel overwhelmingly pressured to push herself too fast just because of her position within the group. Thankfully, it didn't seem as though she had done so. Or, at least, there weren't any adverse signs just yet. Moth hadn't approached him about Els hurting herself, and he trusted his sister's judgement, so he had to believe that Elsweyr was doing well. This was only further confirmed for him when he witnessed her leap onto Atticus, the angel having only just stepped through the trees to head out on a patrol when he witnessed Elsweyr's "attack."
He couldn't help the soft snort of amusement that left him as he watched Atticus dust himself off, obviously a bit annoyed by the surprise, but glad to see Els well again. Turning his gaze towards the lioness herself, Aurum spoke in a pleased rumble, "Nice one, Elsweyr... I'm really glad to see you up and on your feet again." It seemed like not all that long ago when he and Arrow had to help her just keep steady while walking. Now she was sneaking, and pouncing once again? It was definitely an incredible improvement. With his tail flicking behind him, the tiger then said, smile still on his face, "Guess it won't be too long until I can get you out on a hunting patrol again, eh? With Arrow too, of course. Wouldn't want her resting on her laurels." His teasing words were sent in the vassal's direction, smirking lightly as he glanced over at her. He did have to wonder how she was adjusting to having a physical body again – as well as how she was taking hunting in it. Some part of him hoped that it was similar to riding a bicycle. All the human books said that such a skill was basically second nature once you had learned it... hopefully inhabiting a physical body was much the same.
He couldn't help the soft snort of amusement that left him as he watched Atticus dust himself off, obviously a bit annoyed by the surprise, but glad to see Els well again. Turning his gaze towards the lioness herself, Aurum spoke in a pleased rumble, "Nice one, Elsweyr... I'm really glad to see you up and on your feet again." It seemed like not all that long ago when he and Arrow had to help her just keep steady while walking. Now she was sneaking, and pouncing once again? It was definitely an incredible improvement. With his tail flicking behind him, the tiger then said, smile still on his face, "Guess it won't be too long until I can get you out on a hunting patrol again, eh? With Arrow too, of course. Wouldn't want her resting on her laurels." His teasing words were sent in the vassal's direction, smirking lightly as he glanced over at her. He did have to wonder how she was adjusting to having a physical body again – as well as how she was taking hunting in it. Some part of him hoped that it was similar to riding a bicycle. All the human books said that such a skill was basically second nature once you had learned it... hopefully inhabiting a physical body was much the same.
— Reggan