Landing at Hope

[Nephrite]

Moore smiles as he sips his drink, though his expression hardens slightly.

"Even if it wasn't war, it would be something else." Moore admits. "Without this, it'd be fighting against the denizens of Hell, or of Shar, or of something else. It is simply not time for me to rest yet. I will not shirk my duties to make Creation a better place for everyone... but nor will I just mindlessly follow a call for something I do not believe in." Moore adds. "If that is your concern -- that you think this a fool's errand, I can only say that I think you know better than anyone what the stakes of striving for the freedom of the powerless is."

[Anastasia]

"I did not think you would come home," Ilsenine says, "Even if I dreamed. I came to see you, to...have memories, in case the worst happens." she admits, closing her eyes.

[Nephrite]

Moore smiles. "I can't imagine the burden that sits on your shoulders, to have two different worlds to worry about. I was thinking of trying to find a way that we could see each other more regularly." He says, reaching over to pat her hand gently. "I was thinking of something like a mirror that we could talk on a regular basis and see each other, and perhaps use it to be able to transport to each other."

A pause as he considers for a moment. "I'm sorry, I haven't really been very thoughtful of your feelings in all of this. I didn't want to burden you with everything going on here, since I know you've had your own burdens to deal with." Moore says.

[Anastasia]

"We both have our burdens," Ilsenine says, softly. She smiles when you pat her hand, "Do you ever think you'll stop fighting?"

[Nephrite]

"Yes." Moore says. "I can already see a future in which Creation is saved and there's no need to fight further. I don't think it ends with Her Majesty's Dream becoming reality, or every soul entering Chronias, but I know there's a future with peace in it."

[Anastasia]

Ilsenine hugs you at that, no words - just listening and holding you.

[Nephrite]

Moore smiles and just hugs her back for right now.

It's too bad she isn't part of his node, but... if she knew everything, she'd be even more burdened than she is now.

[Anastasia]

It's peaceful like this, holding one another. It's restful in a way, just reassuring. No words, just peace. After all of today's revelations, it is soothing.

[Nephrite]

Moore has no reason to rush things -- so he stays quiet himself and enjoys some peace.

[Anastasia]

After some minutes of this, "Would if I could aid you," Ilsenine finally says, "But I cannot be away from court overly long. Lifasa needs me."

[Nephrite]

"I know." Moore says softly. "You need not feel guilty on my behalf. I will find a way to visit you more reliably soon, if for nothing else than conversation. Make sure Lady Skye stays out of trouble, all right? That one can be a real party animal." He says with a grin.

[Anastasia]

A chuckle at that, "That I promise, Moore. I am thankful she has no more access to fey nip."

[Nephrite]

A snort at that. "I admit, I can't even imagine." He says. "Contact me if you need anything, all right? I may be here fighting, but I think of Lifasa as my home, too."

[Anastasia]

"I vow I will," Ilsenine flutters up, "Be safe, Moore. Be safe."

[Nephrite]

"I promise I will be." Moore says.

He has every confidence that he will be, after all!