Then There Was Two

JP with Omni, Lorem, Bandorchu and Lucian.

Gonyaul looked down at himself. He was beaten and bruised with wounds and a worrisome fever. In ever instance of confrontation to date, he had done mostly running away. Every fiber in his being said it was a bad idea to get involved in any of this. But to get different results in his life, maybe he needed to try something new.

He spoke directly to Alexis, uncharacteristically taking initiative towards danger.

“I will save the world with you. I am no much, but I can do some things.” His voice sounded a little shaky, as if he was going against his better judgement.

Alexis looked up startled at his declaration. She was stunned for a moment, but then got up to walk over to him and kneel by his side, gingerly taking his hand.

“Not much? I beg to differ.”
She said softly.

Looking into his eyes, she continued.

“I don’t know whether I am off ‘to safe the world’ as you put it, or whether I am simply blindly falling for the manipulations of a desperate deity. But if you are coming with me, then I will count on you to keep my head straight. Thank you.”

A part of her was surprised she did not try to talk him out of it, but she knew how strong he was under all that kindness. And she knew she couldn’t do this on her own.

Gonyaul tried to smile, though it was barely noticeable due to the pain across his face trying to form the expression. He appreciated Alexis’s affirmation, especially after the evening he was having. His hand felt clammy and when he squeezed back it was very weak. It was questionable if he would survive his current state, the fever had still not broken, let alone a dangerous quest.

He was glad she accepted him to come along, but simultaneously he was terrified.

“I will do best with what I have.” He nodded. His friend would not go astray if he could help it; not on his watch.