[private] where you gonna run to?

[Mazikeen]

Ever since she descended from the mountain she’s imagined a dozen different ways this could have gone - and ever since she lost in the alliance she’s been so afraid of what Breach thought of her. When her insecurities took over from her logic, she had even imagined  laughter - but it had been cruel and not as soft as it is in real life. She had never imagined the touch on her cheek, though, or the embrace. And when they come, Maze’s breath hitches in what she’s pretty sure would be a sob but she bites her tongue against the noise - flat out refusing to let herself cry again. Even though this time it’s from relief and an overwhelming sense of affection for her friend. She returns the hug, warmth radiating through her even after there is space between them again. The confirmation that she is not immediately banished from Hyaline is further relief and she appreciates that the blue-tinged mare does not use ifs when talking about when Maze gets her shifting back. “Thank you, Breach.” Her voice is a little strangled when it comes out but there’s a smile that shines in her orange eyes now and then a light, embarrassed laugh comes out of her. “Guess I could’ve just come talk to you first. I’ve... been feeling pretty guilty about everything. It means a lot that you don’t think I’m a failure.” A lot didn’t even cover it. It seems a little ridiculous now, going up the mountain for this quest, but only a little. A weight has been lifted from her heart but Mazikeen's own self-doubt is eager to swarm in and fill the space.

@[breach]