02-27-2017, 09:12 PM
THERE'S A HOLE IN MY HEART
and I don't know why
You will help me train him
He nods.
And you will spar with me
He nods.
His life above all others
With a smile and no sign of hesitation he nods.
A warmth fills his chest as she agrees, and the smile that he returns is a gorgeous one filled with pride and purpose. He bows his head low to her, a sign of respect and deference. He would follow this woman with fire in her hair and her heart to the ends of Beqanna and back for as long as she would let him. It had been too long since he had a reason to be the warrior that he was, and the faith that she had extended towards a complete stranger was touching. He would not fail her as he had others before. She was his reason to be, and though she was strong in her own right with a charge of her own, Rocinante made it his silent mission to keep the Navy girl safe and happy for as long as he drew breath.
The titan does not know how long he stood watching the girl, wind gently ruffling his feathers, before they are joined by the boy. With calculated slowness, Rocinante turns his gentle gaze to the child. Though he won't be called child for much longer. The grullo boy still carries the awkwardness of youth, but his limbs are losing their gangliness and he seems to be filling out, though still small. Rocinante takes one look of the boy up close and easily understands why he needs protection. Rocinante bows low on one knee before the boy, tucking his head close to his chest in a show of respect. As he regains his feet, the giant repeats his silent pantomime to show his lack of a voice.
When the boy speaks it is calmly, though questions linger in his eyes, at least Rocinante has names. The boy, Ruan, introduces the Navy woman as his Angel, and Rocinante cannot think of a more fitting title as it seems she saved them both.
Rocinante | Blue Roan | Belgian Draft | Stallion