[SE] To Shun the Lights Above

Edmund's shyness morphed into a warm grin, "Thank you." The phrasing of the mer's praise, although delivered less energetically than what Ray would have given, still reminded him of his aunt. Continuing to work on his lantern he watched Hadama set out the components for his own. The light would reflect off of the sea glass wonderfully and the young Ancient nodded, "It'll be beautiful." He didn't comment about Safrin but he did nibble on his lip nervously, "The loom of an unknown threat is hard to put out of my mind." Edmund didn't appreciate the lack of control he had over the situation. It'd made preparing for whatever was coming all the more difficult. When Safrin inevitably failed the young Ancient would make sure to step up and support his region. And to comfort the mer before him who may feel betrayed. Edmund Reborn In Fire