whatever comes, let it come
what stays, let it stay
After the initial shock had worn off, Loren had straightened up to his full height. ”I’m alive, yes.” When Zariah glanced towards Astra, he tensed.So he was prepared when his cousin flicked her wrist: a thin wall of ice sprang up just in front the luxere, and while Zariah’s lightning blasted a small hole in it, no harm came to Astra. The summoner’s face hadn’t changed and he hadn’t moved from where he stood. ”Don’t do that again.” Although his tone came out evenly and his expression was neutral, his eyes had narrowed.
However, he softened somewhat at his cousin’s next comment. ”Edrei’s dead.” His voice came out softly and gently, and an expression of sorrow crossed his features. ”Beatrix, Jace, Peter, and I are the only Launceleyns left in the Hollowed Grounds.” Taking a deep breath, he let it out in a sigh, before biting his lip. ”I was sick, Zariah” Astra pressed harder against his back, and Loren reached back to place a hand on her head. However, his eyes never left Zariah.
what goes, let go
LOREN
