[open] hear that lonesome whipporwill

[elio]

Elio doesn't mind Djinni's quirks. She may hum but he hardly notices. What he does notice is the cool air on his bare wings. He immediately wants to make them invisible, and finds that he regrets offering them in the first place. Little pebbles clatter quietly as Lio shuffles uncomfortably. For the sake of the genie's favor, he will not make his naked wings disappear.

"A second half?" he questions, though not indignantly. It's more of a slow statement, one that indicates he is trying to discern what more he could offer her.

Of course, Elio has plenty to offer. A full life, so much love, and countless individuals to care about - but he doesn't want the genie to have those things. The kiss she had pressed to his cheek was soothing, in a strange way, but he still wonders. He doesn't mention his doubts, though, instead settling on allotting time to think of what he could give her later on, and nods his head in agreement.

"I - actually," Lio begins, "I just need to get to the border of Taiga."

@[Djinni]