Stavanger Bay Life's a little sideways

Neither brother seemed to be fully willing to divulge the truth as to why they were there. When Tevinter replied evasively, Floki did not press for more information. After all, he hadn't given an honest answer as to what was troubling him. It hurt, in a way, even though he had been the first to put up the wall; it was painful to think that as children they had communicated without even speaking a single word. Now, despite the connection they still held, it felt like there were miles between them.

But he was surprised when Tevinter continued, going so far as to apologize for what had been said weeks ago and expressing his pride in his twin. Floki's brows raised; he sounded so different, so diplomatic. It was certainly not what he had expected to hear, but it was soothing to his soul. He wasn't ready to accept his twin back into his life with open arms -- and he anticipated that Tevinter felt similarly -- but it was the first step towards mending a relationship that he had previously thought to be irreparably damaged.

"Thank you," he said quietly, dropping his chin in a brief gesture to show his gratitude. "I really appreciate that, and I'm sorry, too." He had said some terrible things to Tevinter as well; they were both at fault, but if they were willing to recognize it, maybe they could move past it.