Azrael watched the child, noting the way her eyes followed him with a hint of reverence, and he smiled gently. Maeve did not hold him in the same regard of Elliana, in such that he was not her father (or a father figure), but there were so many similarities between them. Perhaps it is their natural innocence or their thirsty curiosity and need to wonder about the world around them. For their sake, Azrael hoped this was something they would keep forever, for life had a way of beating it out of adults, and they could all use a bit more optimism in life.
He stands easily beside her, watching the meteor shower and the filly at the same time, ensuring that no harm would come to her while in his protection. Around them, the party continued, but the youth maintained her steady wonder at the heavens, even as the night began to wear on. It was quite a celestial event to behold, far from the simple shooting stars which you might only catch a glimpse of once or twice a year (if you were truly looking), and he was content to sit and watch all night.
But the child’s patience grew thin, distractions weighing in as she stifled a yawn and looked to him with a sleepy and apologetic smile. “Go along then, you won’t miss anything… promise.” He grins to her encouragingly, watching her retreating form as his own gaze turns skyward once more.
@Maeve
