Thread: Fire Emblem: A New Revolution (Esyel & Beautiful Disgrace's 1x1)

Ike Selune Even as Katlynn thought his words over, he was contemplating on his reply. He had seen oceans before. Ike just couldn't immediately recall where. The mix of the long vacation plus how long ago it had been since he saw one was making it slightly difficult for Ike to pinpoint where an ocean was. But her tone hinted that she needed it for something personal. As long as it wasn't another attempt to steal, Ike would be fine with whatever that 'thing' was. I'll double check once we get to Crimea. We can head to an ocean afterward. Sound fair? he suggested, offering a small, reassuring smile. Sure enough, their flesh met once more but it wasn't from a hug. Rather, she took a hold of one of his hands. He stared down at the sight, seeming to almost admire it before finally closing his hand around hers. You did kind of set yourself up for this. Ah well. For now, it's .. not like she's trying to harm you or anything. Besides, you haven't been able to act this relaxed around another female since .... Mist or Titania. Nodding to himself as he finished deciding there was no point in rejecting the contact, Ike chuckled softly as he began to lead Katlynn towards Crimea. To be fair, if they did return, it wouldn't be a big deal. I've been against far worse opponents than mere bandits. But I still do understand the concern. I don't want to fight unless it's absolutely needed myself either. And with that, the trek toward their destination resumed. Those moments most definitely felt like hours, some that threatened to expand to days. When he finally began to talk, it was a huge relief for Selune to hear him reply. Yet, it wasn't at all what she had expected either. She ... wasn't even a full beorc but a hybrid? Were it not for the fact they were headed towards a place where she could rest up and eat without concerns of being chased, Selune would have completely halted in her tracks. She didn't cease but Selune did feel her steps slow. ... Me? A ... Branded? Thinking back, she had been raised in an orphanage for a while before being forced to live on her own. There was a lot about her background she didn't know. So even though it had definitely sounded difficult to believe, the lack of knowledge she had about her own self and past helped Selune accept this. But the icing on the cake was Soren having enough faith - or was it trust? - in her to point out his own mark which was definitely more discreet than her own. Why do you have two anyway? He only has one. If a Branded is the result of only one parent ... that's not the reason. Hmm ... It was definitely an odd thought, one she would clearly have to research on. Selune subconsciously swallowed as Soren went on to say that while there were people who didn't mind Brandeds, there had seemed to be an increase in those who disliked them. Suddenly, she felt even more vulnerable than when Soren had first found her. Her right hand trailed along her left arm as a shiver trailed down her body. Though there hadn't been a breeze, Selune almost felt as if she had just been surrounded by a chilly gust of wind or even a blizzard. I ... It was clear Selune had no idea what exactly to think about this. The lack of arguing, however, at least hinted to Soren that she accepted and acknowledged his answer. But other than that? She was trying to figure that all, plus herself, out it seemed.