11-25-2018, 08:43 AM
Well, it wasn't the best news he wanted to hear, but the knowledge that Taiga was still standing despite everything going on was somewhat of a relief. It would, of course, be much better if it was considered a safe haven, like the Isicle Isle or the Island off Tephra's coast, but beggars shouldn't be choosers. At the very least, Aten was grateful to not hear Ruan say that Taiga was proving to be as sickly a land as Pangea; from what Aten heard, any horse that went near that realm was stricken with the Plague, regardless if they'd previously been lucky enough to avoid it.
He suddenly feared for the lives of his siblings, if they were living there or somewhere else, safe. He hoped the same for his dam, despite not having heard anything from her in years. But if there was one thing about Aten that would never change, it was his concern for family and those he loved. Even though he hadn't spoken to any of his siblings or his dam in many moons, he figured they were out there, somewhere, surviving. All he hoped for was the best; this extended to Aten's friends, those who he cared about enough to consider them family.
Naturally, this included Ruan, who had taken him under his wing during his first few months in Taiga before it's rebirth. Regardless of what happened between him and Jinju some time ago, she was also included. Aten didn't care if she only thought of him as a brother for the rest of their lives, just knowing she was safe and that they could continue to be friends was enough for him. Admittedly, one day, yes, it'd be nice to have more. But it wasn't like he could say anything anyways. He cared for her, and her family, and friends, and would not stop doing so.
Which is why Aten did not hesitate in what he said next.
He looked to Ruan, "I would like that very much. I have been away from Taiga for too long; I miss it, and would like to return."
@[Ruan]
He suddenly feared for the lives of his siblings, if they were living there or somewhere else, safe. He hoped the same for his dam, despite not having heard anything from her in years. But if there was one thing about Aten that would never change, it was his concern for family and those he loved. Even though he hadn't spoken to any of his siblings or his dam in many moons, he figured they were out there, somewhere, surviving. All he hoped for was the best; this extended to Aten's friends, those who he cared about enough to consider them family.
Naturally, this included Ruan, who had taken him under his wing during his first few months in Taiga before it's rebirth. Regardless of what happened between him and Jinju some time ago, she was also included. Aten didn't care if she only thought of him as a brother for the rest of their lives, just knowing she was safe and that they could continue to be friends was enough for him. Admittedly, one day, yes, it'd be nice to have more. But it wasn't like he could say anything anyways. He cared for her, and her family, and friends, and would not stop doing so.
Which is why Aten did not hesitate in what he said next.
He looked to Ruan, "I would like that very much. I have been away from Taiga for too long; I miss it, and would like to return."
@[Ruan]