she did too, until recently. growing up in baldurs gate, poor and starving, she had to. but then, with the shocking news of her true lineage came something new. lathander chose her. but why? โ he used to speak to me. โ
lathander. he is familiar with the god, but not familiar with a life of prayer. he's always relied on his skills, his wits, and his heart.
but he knows what it's like to feel lost and alone, confused.
" what makes you believe in that? "
โ oh, i do, don't i? โ with a sad chuckle, giving aragorn a nod. it feels difficult to explainโโ or maybe just embarrassed. โ i haven't heard from lathander in weeks. sometimes it feels like my praying is going unheard. โ
aragorn has lived for eighty-seven years, so his wisdom has taught him that short answers meant more than what they hold.
hesitantly, he spoke. " you seem troubled. "
an observational sentence, but it was an offer to her as well to speak.
a small smile makes its way to her features, nodding before turning to face himโโ she was glad for his disruption, truly. leora was not familiar with the concept of backing down. โ yes, thank you. โ burying her frustration.
smiling faintly, he gestured towards her general direction.
" I have made dinner for us. would you like a bowl? "
this meant more than just an invitation to eat; he was offering her a reprieve from all that troubles her. to remain present.
truthfully, she wasn't used to such long journeys. leora spent most of her childhood in one place, so adventuring was new to her. โ will you join me? perhaps you could tell me more about your kingdom. โ
with a hum, she decides on sitting in a nearby chairโโ at least the king seems to be understanding, and welcoming. the last thing she needed was another gortash. โ oh, that would be lovely, thank you, โ she replies with a bright smile. +
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difficult. is what it would be like. if she were to only look outside she'd see half the kingdom is still ruins.
that the king bears too many to count. and that he wears one arm made of metal and bronze.
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