(set's hand is offered and taken, but voryn's grip reaches past the god's palm to clasp his forearm in a tight, unyielding grip. this is a greeting of soldiers at war, and whether set was a warrior for his people or something else, arriving here has made him one. they fight for the cause and for the fates of the families. what distracts him from their greeting is the reaction of those around them, which poses a problem. to be seen conversing with an unpopular shard-bearer could damage the reputation he means to build—or it could aid him if set is powerful and ambitious.)
Comments spoken behind hands will stain them, so be open with your criticisms. Has either of you something to say to us? (his address is heard and eyes narrow at the interjection. they aren't frightened by voryn, but they recognize confidence and power when they see it; they have busy schedules and depart quickly from the area.
when they're alone, voryn releases set, and speaks to him again.)
You mean to take me to a cornerclub. A tavern. (ew, ew, ew, common establishments—) ... It's a fair suggestion. Spingstar's people are foreign to me and I am foreign to them. I will follow you to this place and ask you to correct my behaviours if I should choose the wrong ones.
no subject
(set's hand is offered and taken, but voryn's grip reaches past the god's palm to clasp his forearm in a tight, unyielding grip. this is a greeting of soldiers at war, and whether set was a warrior for his people or something else, arriving here has made him one. they fight for the cause and for the fates of the families. what distracts him from their greeting is the reaction of those around them, which poses a problem. to be seen conversing with an unpopular shard-bearer could damage the reputation he means to build—or it could aid him if set is powerful and ambitious.)
Comments spoken behind hands will stain them, so be open with your criticisms. Has either of you something to say to us? (his address is heard and eyes narrow at the interjection. they aren't frightened by voryn, but they recognize confidence and power when they see it; they have busy schedules and depart quickly from the area.
when they're alone, voryn releases set, and speaks to him again.)
You mean to take me to a cornerclub. A tavern. (ew, ew, ew, common establishments—) ... It's a fair suggestion. Spingstar's people are foreign to me and I am foreign to them. I will follow you to this place and ask you to correct my behaviours if I should choose the wrong ones.
It shouldn't be a problem.
(but it could be!!!)