@twil1ghtbough [He nods solemnly.]
I've found myself feeling rather optimistic about the future in more recent months. Even through all the setbacks and with dear comrades lost along the way, we've come so far. By comparison to the journey to get to this point, there isn't much left to go.
[The first harbinger had arrived quite early into the #𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓, though he made no great effort to make his presence known.
He'd spent most of the evening thus far wandering about with the confidence of someone who had somewhere to be in his stride,
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@twil1ghtbough Ah...
[He somewhat awkwardly cleared his throat.]
I've been largely the same as well. Well, until recently, actually. I finally found somewhere in the Ley Lines for our comrades to rest... It's felt so much quieter here since...
[He rested a hand on his chest.]
@twil1ghtbough [Thrain nods in agreement.]
All that time... And yet you look like you've barely aged a day. What's your skincare routine like? It's clearly been far more effective than mine.
@twil1ghtbough It has been, hasn't it? It feels as though I haven't had a chance to speak with you in person since I last saw you travelling with the princess. The years really pass us by.
@twil1ghtbough Ah. Yes, well. When something works so well, it is difficult to make an argument for why you should change it.
[He lightly scratches the side of his helmet with a gauntleted finger.]
You are looking quite lovely tonight. Your outfit suits you well.