getting crucial responses

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Gen | for YvannaIrie | 100 words | 2023-01-31 | the lamb | AO3

Taion (Xenoblade Chronicles 3) & Isurd (Xenoblade Chronicles 3)

Taion (Xenoblade Chronicles 3), Isurd (Xenoblade Chronicles 3)

Drabble, Inspired by Music, Source: Genesis, Source: Peter Gabriel

He could say a variety of different things, speak in such rambling detail that he'd forgotten what he'd started on about - which wasn't like him, after so many years of efficiency and conciseness. It certainly wasn't like him just now, when Nimue's colony needed to be the focus of all their attention, energy and resources.

Too many tight-lipped moments.

Taion wasn't waiting for anything; not approval, not reprimand, not even truly assent. He was more skilled and perceptive than Isurd had ever dreamed. Most importantly, he was courageous.

So, all the commander gave was a quiet, "You've done Lambda proud."