[ She's had worse rides, and one of them involved a mythical creature, so really, she won't complain. She'll really only speak up to guide him until they reach the park, with its lush and verdant greenery and the natives out picnicking. ]
Here. It may be hard to find them in the grass, but if you look for dirt...
[ sariel follows her instructions without questioning them, and soon enough, they'll be at the park she told him about. neither the vibrant greenery nor the prismals mulling about are what he focuses on; rather, his eyes scan the area for any small peaks from the ground.
when he finds one, he wastes no time in heading over there, not too fast so as not to jostle the one he's carrying. he stops just a few steps away from crystal-like ants going about their day. ]
... We found them.
[ despite the lack of enthusiasm, he is pretty pleased right now. ]
... I can understand that. There are times where I thought it might be easier to just... not have doubts, or concerns. Misgivings. I just needed to do my duty and not think about personal feelings.
[ Fighting her friends. The sacrifice of a cherished companion, meant to teach her a lesson. ]
[ sariel is silent for the longest time, his expression remaining neutral and unreadable as ever. the ants go about their daily lives without a single care in the world and he wonders, for the very first time maybe, if it's truly easier to live this way. ]
I experienced what that was like. I don't know if I would do it again.
[ Fiore shifts her gaze up to his eyes, feeling mildly surprised but more concerned than alarmed. From the way he phrases it... had he somehow shut himself off from his own doubts?
... Hm. ]
That... might be for the best. If you don't, that is.
[ there is nothing left for him to say, not when it sounds like fiore gets it. a faint smile graces his lips, even if it feels a bit awkward to do so. ]
... Thank you, for taking me to see the ants.
[ it means a lot to him than he'd ever say out loud. ]
[ Oddly enough, it's sincere. After a lifetime of expectations and duties that had caused no small amount of nightmares and deeply-hidden regrets, hearing such a simple request and being able to answer it was an immense relief.
But that's hard to explain, so Fiore smiles faintly instead, matching his own. ]
And thank you for carrying me. You've been very patient.
[ sometimes it's the simplest things in life end up leaving such an impact. sariel knows he's going to remember this kind gesture for as long as he's allowed, and so he decides today that he likes fiore very much. ]
You are very light and easy to carry. It is no problem.
[ this pure weirdo looks sincerely pleased that fiore tells him they could stay. the smile on his face never goes away. ]
... Then, if it's alright, I'd like to stay here for a while.
[ something as simple as this brings him peace so he's pretty grateful. he will have to do something nice for fiore one day, but for now! it's time to enjoy ants living their quiet lives. ]
( ooc. probs a good place to wrap up unless you want to keep ant watching with this fool hehe. ♥ )
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Here. It may be hard to find them in the grass, but if you look for dirt...
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when he finds one, he wastes no time in heading over there, not too fast so as not to jostle the one he's carrying. he stops just a few steps away from crystal-like ants going about their day. ]
... We found them.
[ despite the lack of enthusiasm, he is pretty pleased right now. ]
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[ ... she assumes he likes ants, at least. It's kind of hard to tell with that expression. ]
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Ants can do their duties without thinking at all. I wanted to be one of them for a while.
[ one could almost say he was jealous, but that's an emotion he doesn't really understand either. ]
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[ That's a... strange thing to envy. ]
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[ it's a roundabout way of saying yes, that's the case. ]
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[ Fighting her friends. The sacrifice of a cherished companion, meant to teach her a lesson. ]
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I experienced what that was like. I don't know if I would do it again.
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... Hm. ]
That... might be for the best. If you don't, that is.
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... Thank you, for taking me to see the ants.
[ it means a lot to him than he'd ever say out loud. ]
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[ Oddly enough, it's sincere. After a lifetime of expectations and duties that had caused no small amount of nightmares and deeply-hidden regrets, hearing such a simple request and being able to answer it was an immense relief.
But that's hard to explain, so Fiore smiles faintly instead, matching his own. ]
And thank you for carrying me. You've been very patient.
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You are very light and easy to carry. It is no problem.
[ his head tilts a bit to the side. ]
Shall I take you back—?
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If you'd like? If you want to stay and look at them for a little longer, I don't mind. [ He'd seemed to really want to watch them, after all. ]
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... Then, if it's alright, I'd like to stay here for a while.
[ something as simple as this brings him peace so he's pretty grateful. he will have to do something nice for fiore one day, but for now! it's time to enjoy ants living their quiet lives. ]
( ooc. probs a good place to wrap up unless you want to keep ant watching with this fool hehe. ♥ )