Silence & Reflection

[ladyofthesands]

There was never truly silence.  Something was always moving, people were always passing.  Even in the Sensorium, where she had thought about going, there would be noise.  It was to the Temples that Arha went to seek an approximation of silence and it was there that she remained long past the end of the day's training.  Deep meditation left her

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[ladyofthesands]

"Luke," she murmured almost before he'd spoken, her voice almost as much unspoken as it was barely audible. The effect was layered in a soft mental burr that pushed his name out to almost brush his mind with gentle mental fingers. There was no world and no time when her heart would not warm in his presence--and she felt that now, though she let it pass.

Arha eased herself around to face him, her expression calm, her presence no less strong, though it was more muted than usual. Her palm flicked out, welcoming as her eyes touched his. If there was any lurching on her part, it was heavily concealed to such an extent that she only felt the slightest of twinges. He was, as always and especially through the Force, (which along with her own control gave her an almost eerie, but much needed peace) beautiful. For an instant, she allowed herself to objectively contemplate that--he shone with the Force, a light in a dark place and she smiled up at him.

Kull wahad, she thought, and let out a slow, even breath

[ladyofthesands]

"I will not hurt her," Arha said in a firm voice. "If needed I will move out of the way, but I refuse to cause her harm. As for others, I will defend myself only when it becomes obvious they wish to take my water. I am, always, a healer first. What I harm, I will heal."

Arha let out a soft sound and nodded.

"I am to walk next to you both it seems and I will not have bad blood between us. She may take all the offense she wishes, but I shall give her no reason to stay angry."

[restoresbalance]

Luke sighed; why did it always end up being the stubborn ones that wormed their way into his heart?

"I'm sure we'll all be able to work things out," he said quietly, and put a hand on her shoulder. "We're all in this together, anyway, and I don't want the people I care about fighting."

[ladyofthesands]

"We will all be fine," Arha murmured, letting her fingers slide reassuringly across his knuckles with a light squeeze. "This I promise, Luke. There may be a period of difficulty, but those moments will pass." She let her fingers fall away from his hand and smiled.

[restoresbalance]

Some of the tension had eased. Luke smiled and stood, feeling better than he had when he came in. "Thanks, Arha." He sighed softly. "I'm still a little worried, but you've helped ease it."

[ladyofthesands]

"There is no reason for worry," she murmured, glancing up at him. "All worry does is make you look upon something with a clouded mind. It will be an occasion to celebrate, not to worry over. Celebration comes too infrequently these days not to mark." A very soft smile lit her face for a moment. "I am pleased I could offer a little relief, as always. "

She paused and dipped her head slightly.

"You are welcome."

[restoresbalance]

He was not sure how to end this, so he settled for a little squeeze on the shoulder and a small smile. "...I'll see you later, Arha." He sent her feelings of happiness and gratitude as he left, heading off.