Being thrown into danger after danger from a young age, forced to adapt quickly, to take care of all the business the church hadn't wanted to talk about... And then, feeling as if they were still watching him at all times, even when he left them behind. Those circumstances don't create someone relaxed and easygoing.
He's always prepared. Not necessarily for the worst, but something, certainly. Which is why it's hard to catch him off guard.
And yet, that's exactly what happens. Not at first. Someone calling his name, that isn't odd. Even when it's a voice he can't place, well... That's stopped being weird some time ago, as well.
It's when he turns, curiously, that his eye widens.
That's the one overt sign that he's surprised that most people would notice. But the fact that he doesn't immediately look as if he's analyzing the situation would be a big tell for his companions.
For a moment, looking at this small figure, eye-catchingly purple, he's stunned. Because it's been a long... long time since he's last seen her. Since he saw anyone from his old life... Well. Older life.]
...N...
[He hesitates, just a moment. But he's found his calm again.]
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Being thrown into danger after danger from a young age, forced to adapt quickly, to take care of all the business the church hadn't wanted to talk about... And then, feeling as if they were still watching him at all times, even when he left them behind. Those circumstances don't create someone relaxed and easygoing.
He's always prepared. Not necessarily for the worst, but something, certainly. Which is why it's hard to catch him off guard.
And yet, that's exactly what happens. Not at first. Someone calling his name, that isn't odd. Even when it's a voice he can't place, well... That's stopped being weird some time ago, as well.
It's when he turns, curiously, that his eye widens.
That's the one overt sign that he's surprised that most people would notice. But the fact that he doesn't immediately look as if he's analyzing the situation would be a big tell for his companions.
For a moment, looking at this small figure, eye-catchingly purple, he's stunned. Because it's been a long... long time since he's last seen her. Since he saw anyone from his old life... Well. Older life.]
...N...
[He hesitates, just a moment. But he's found his calm again.]
Narmaya...?