why are you so petrified of silence

The thin line of Peter’s lips curved into something that could charitably be called a smile as Loren looked up at him. ”Thank you.” He said softly, eyes dipping quickly. He was not a creature built for support, and he hated how keenly obvious it was in moments like this. Hated how much it sounded like his Thank you was for something else. Something in Peter prickled at the new focus of the healer, feeling like he was being tested, like he was being pulled between two things. ”I’m not sure exactly.” Somehow his voice didn’t waver, though that only made the lie more obvious. ”I was... wasn’t there, when it was decided. I do... I know Sunjata will be visiting soon.” Peter nodded, forced his eyes back onto Loren. ”I’ll hear then.” Peter try, try your whole life to be righteous and good