Israfel had half the mind to kick the Champion of Healing for his tone. Conceited, much? It wasn’t like she was surprised, though. Throughout their brief interactions born by pure necessity, Israfel had come to the very certain conclusion that Atreus was a man fueled by vanity, greed, and opportunistic tendencies, his arrogance bordering on unhealthy. Vermilion eyes rolled and rose-kissed lips twitched downward in a scowl, her gaze twisting to focus momentarily on Theodosia. This was beginning to feel a lot like babysitting… The Sun Daughter held her tongue, however, instead focusing on the newcomers as they were joined in the courtyard by members of the Dawn Court proper. It was easy enough to recognize Somnus; she had seen the gilded Dawn King once before during Delumine’s flower festival to recognize him, but she did not recognize the ivory, sunflower-haired maiden at his side. What followed was something that she doubted anyone was expecting. Somnus’ reaction to seeing Atreus was anything but positive, and unwillingly, the Warden bristled in uncertainty, poised to react and defend if the need arose. Perhaps not defend Atreus, necessarily, nor was she keen on causing a scene within a Court that wasn’t even her own, but Israfel wasn’t about to let anything happen to the traveling party from Terrastella if it was in her power. Catching movement from Theodosia, Israfel grit her teeth, watching the situation unfold around them. “I’m uncertain,” she admitted, turning her head to whisper back to the dutiful cadet beneath her breath, “If it’s his doing, then I’d rather not get involved.” At least not more than they already were. Surely nothing would be going well after Atreus’ remark in the matter, of course. The sarcasm that dripped from the Champion of Healing with every spoken word was potent, dripping like oil onto a flame, and the ivory and gold Warden shifted uncomfortably. To act or stand down… Well. This was interesting. Family drama, because who the fuck knew that Atreus and Somnus were brothers, could be interesting to watch… But Israfel honestly didn’t want to get involved. Let Atreus dig his own grave. She would only make sure she and Theodosia managed to get the silvered roan back to Terrastella in one piece. |
