six impossible things before breakfast

Breathing a sigh of relief, Loren nodded slowly. "Okay." He continued to part the rain, and gestured for her to follow him. However, he paused. Holding out his hand, he somehow managed to smile faintly. "I'm Loren, by the way. I'm...I'm so sorry this has happened to you." Whether or not she took it, he would begin to lead her through the trees towards the very distant sanctuary. Rubbing his hands together nervously, he stole glances at her every now and then. "I'm sure you have a lot of questions for me. About...magic. And Caido. And, well, everything really." He pressed his lips together, then forced himself to smile though it didn't reach his eyes. LOREN Brought back by satisfaction more times than the cat