there's light at the edge of the darkness
While the song might’ve been easy to follow, Loren wasn’t a mind-reader and he couldn’t possibly predict the verses. Nor did he take Phoebe’s invitation to sit, although he did take the bag she offered and started passing out the oats and carrots within. Astra obviously got first pick, but after he’d stroked her head and fed her properly, she joined the throng of luxere clamoring for treats.
Methodically, every time the chorus rolled around the summoner would join in. He lost himself in the work and the song, which was far more pleasant than anything in his mind and heart, which were both dark places these days. And no, he did not want to talk about it, even if there was anyone to talk to. He'd said far too much and it just had driven home to him that he was a terrible communicator and should just avoid people entirely.
Methodically, every time the chorus rolled around the summoner would join in. He lost himself in the work and the song, which was far more pleasant than anything in his mind and heart, which were both dark places these days. And no, he did not want to talk about it, even if there was anyone to talk to. He'd said far too much and it just had driven home to him that he was a terrible communicator and should just avoid people entirely.
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