Dragoncrest Cliffs It's over when it's over

tactfully blix chooses to ignore artaax's raised eyebrow - what did he know, anyway, boys - instead looking after the spot where sirio disappeard. she half expects her brother to scold her for being uncouth, since he's so caught up on acting proper these days. instead he goes along with it and she can't help bursting into laughter, glad their cousin is far enough away to be out of earshot. "artie!" she wheezes, mock-reproachful, her grin undermining her, "really!"

she wants to contribute to the theme, but honestly, witty repartee is not her strongest suit. instead the gona shakes her head and sits, tilting her head sideways. "he's always been a bit of a coward, huh?" she says, thinking back to their childhood, and shakes her head, turning towards artaax fully. "anyway, what's up? were you looking for me?" it's said teasingly - but maybe slightly strained if you squint, given how tense things have been between them since they left for the caldera. she doubts that's actually what he was doing though she can't say she isn't glad to see him, despite everything. maybe because of everything - the incident at the borders still doesn't sit well with her (but she has no intention of digging that back up again. not now, anyway).