[ they can absolutely do that, vax is a great emotional support bird. he shifts a little to make sure they're comfy, but otherwise stays steady, still a little in the memory.

at the comment, vax - huffs, a little and says, honestly, wryly: ] I was fucking terrified.

[ of what? not of the exchange - of losing vex, more than anything his first blush instinct was courage, but when the wind in his sails faded and vex'ahlia was safe, he was alone in his thoughts, in the moment of what did i just do. ] Maybe not right then, but afterwards - 's like I said. I was a fucking mess.

Think maybe being brave's just about doing stuff anyway, though. Maybe it's just not thinking.