[private] boy of fire [Zain and Escense]

[Phoebus]

Phoebus hadn't been around many yearlings in his life, save for when he was once one himself. So he listens intently to Escence as she talks, patiently waiting for a moment where he can answer her endless amounts of questions. He can feel Zain's eyes on the pair as they walk the border - they burn into his skin, hotter than the fire that decorates his flesh. He knows he isn't welcome, that he must tread carefully around him. However, he knows that the awkwardness is worth keeping his little sister safe, and even if she chooses never to leave Pangea, maybe his influence would keep her heart good. 

Phoebus lets out a soft chuckle when Escence finally stops to take a breath. "Oh my powers aren't nearly as cool as yours!" He admits, smiling warmly at her. "It protects me from others. If someone tries to touch me-"He makes a sizzling sound through his teeth, laughing. His eyes glance back towards Zain, then back to Escense. Zain and Phoebus would never trust one another, but maybe they could learn to coexist - for the sake of Escence's well-being, he certainly hoped so. 

Phoebus listens as she pleads with Zain to let her practice with the boy of fire. "I did know others who could manipulate elements like you. I think I could definitely help. Practice does make perfect, you know." 

* * * 

Patrolling the border went smoothly, and the trio decided to pack it in for the night. They head to the canyon, where Escence and Phoebus would practice the next day. Phoebus wasn't so tired though, so for a quick moment, he dips away from Zain and Escence, heading a bit further into the canyon. He never strays too far, though, always being within ear-shot of Escence. 

He looks up to the evening sky, trying to identify constellations, trying to quiet his stirring mind. The stars gave him calm - they were consistent. He could always look up and see the same ones from the night before. They were so unlike life, especially his, as of late. The last weeks had been a whirlwind - finding out Tephra could come back; reuniting with his mother and father; discovering he had siblings - so many things happened all at once, and he not had a chance to really breathe. Lost in thought, he doesn't even notice one of his companions approaching...


@ Escence 
@ Zain 

feel free to pick who approaches hehe <3