IRONKIND.

She's still fixing the crown over the armor's head when she notices the little red light inside the eye sockets, not quite aware of what's tuning on - curiosity making her blink a couple times.

AH--- it seems she did not expect him to answer. modeus falters as the butterflies scatter into the air, tilting his head back to watch them disperse. after a moment, his gaze lowers, settling on the stranger.

The rumble of his voice reverberates against her palm though his helmet, the sensation safe and familiar in a way like home. At his words, she places her other hand against his head, framing his face.

HER DEMEANOR appears to be much lighter than before. she has found a way to thrive here, with circumstances being far kinder compared to that of their home. perhaps... this will prove to be more of a home for them, after all. with luck, the others will find them here; baynard, peres, norrix--- and they can all truly be free.

His metal form is cool against her skin, soothingly so, cementing that he's truly here before her. "Indeed," Lucia nods, voice soft. "As are you."

THE SIGHT OF HER WINGS unfurling before him brings with it both wonder and caution. there is a confidence in the manner of which lucia flutters higher to meet his gaze, one he did not see there before. he recalls her feelings on the matter prior to their parting, that she feels... safer here, but he cannot help but worry for her all the same.

PERHAPS HE HAD MOVED TOO QUICKLY, for it appears to have startled the stranger.

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HIS HEAD SNAPS TOWARDS A SHOULDER, and he sees her there, with eyes alight. it is not certain what her expression conveys so he awaits, a strange... tightness sitting in his chest. when she reaches out, however, he leans forward tentatively... until the cold of his steel helm cools her palm.

A SINGLE PIERCING RED EYE flickers towards the flowers crowning his helm, before noting the stranger who had placed it there, tilting his head forward slightly.

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" Oh it's alright ! I'm finding I startle quite easily as is, it's certainly no fault of yours ! " Snow tittered, studying Modius for a moment as the birds got accustomed to his presence. The suits of armour in the halls back home weren't even half as large, let alone alive ! He must've been built for something very very important...

HER RESPONSE puts him somewhat at ease. she seems kind, so it is small wonder that the birds are drawn to her presence. they are delicate creatures who do not put their trust in humans so easily, and for that, he cannot blame them. shifting his gaze across to the young woman, modeus acknowledges her with a slight inclination of his head.

"I wish the same for you, Modeus. I want you to be safe, as well." She closed the last bit of distance between them, reaching to gently take his hand in both her own. She gazed down at his red, claw-like fingers, and gently brushed her hand across his metal palm.

IS IT POSSIBLE TO FEEL ONE THING, while another simultaneously opposes it? it is... conflicting, to want to remain at her side, to be near her and protect her, yet another part of him pleads wordlessly with her to stay away. he was created as a deterrent for the fay, to hurt them, yet he chooses otherwise--- but what if that choice is taken away from him somehow? the prospect... frightens him, a blight upon his thoughts of late, and he can think of nothing else... and nothing worse.

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