blakeofraven:
A more peaceful world for sure. A fool’s errand. Blake almost grew tired of his own charade, he had practiced it a lot while acting like a genuine priest.
“Perhaps not difficult then, but a lonely one?” he pressed the matter nonetheless. They still unnerved him, while less obviously so now. More like a bad feeling crawling under his skin. Familiar and yet not. Reeling in his impatience, he still seemed unsure about the other’s words.
“Of course, people are allowed to live however they want to,” Blake smiled, raising his hands briefly. “I don’t think I could however. Too much of a city person. Villages I can do, but forests?”
No. Too many other gods felt at home in those places.
“A lonely one? Sure. It’s been a rather long time to roam out and about. “ Saima gives a small shrug. “But one gets used to the loneliness after a while. And that’s why I like to do favors when I can. Maybe get a little bit of companionship here and there.“ The memories of helping people on the outskirts of the village made them wistful, reminded them of why exactly they bothered with the humans from time to time.
“Indeed – giving them the space to live as they please doesn’t seem to do much harm.“ Their eyes observe the movement, keeping a lookout for signals of something else. Something underlying that they can’t help but feel might be the case.
“Ah well. Nothing wrong with being a city person. It takes all types out here. I just like the freedom that the forest brings, and the ability to be truly at ease with nature. Couldn’t wish for anything more.“