Cerulean Cape i like turtles

firefly’s ears drooped as he listened, the usual spark in his eyes dimming out of respect for her pain. he stayed silent for a moment, letting her words settle in the space between them. i’m sorry, kirain, he said quietly, his voice uncharacteristically gentle. that’s... a lot to carry. and to go through it alone... i can’t even imagine.

ge shifted, his tail swishing nervously behind him, unsure of what to say next. for what it’s worth, i think it’s incredible—what you’ve done. the way you keep going, the way you’ve turned something so hard into something... meaningful. listening, helping others, it’s not easy to keep your heart open after all that.

firefly hesitated, glancing at her before offering a tentative smile that hid the creeping blush. you don’t have to be alone anymore, though. not with me around. i'm not much, but... i'm a pretty good listener, too, y’know? and if you need someone to talk to—or someone to scare away giant turtles—i'm your guy. his grin widened, a flicker of his usual playful energy returning, though his gaze stayed warm and earnest.