The white sheep of the family
Loren just shrugged, not really caring how Sunjata lived his life and just as happy as Maea to move on. However, the healer raised his eyebrows at her next statement. "I can be polite and still mean something." Again, given how dully he spoke it was hard to tell if he was hurt or just making conversation.
As she followed his instructions, he nodded though she couldn't see it. "Good. Keep breathing." He made sure to keep his voice as low and soothing as he could, as well as encouraging. It was a little shocking how well he succeeded. "As you do, I want you to let you mind go blank. Let go of whatever is worrying you. It's okay for there to be thoughts: just acknowledge them, then let them leave on their own time." This was usually the part where people struggled, so he watched her closely.
As she followed his instructions, he nodded though she couldn't see it. "Good. Keep breathing." He made sure to keep his voice as low and soothing as he could, as well as encouraging. It was a little shocking how well he succeeded. "As you do, I want you to let you mind go blank. Let go of whatever is worrying you. It's okay for there to be thoughts: just acknowledge them, then let them leave on their own time." This was usually the part where people struggled, so he watched her closely.
Will blood tell
