The roof: Dawn, Wednesday morning

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

It had been a long time since Karal had undertaken formal morning prayers. While the church had many elaborate rituals, Vkandis Sunlord didn't demand them and here, away from the Temple, they became part of whatever else he happened to be doing.

This morning, however, he felt the need.

Pre-dawn saw him standing near the edge of the roof, dressed in formal robes, patiently waiting. When the sun appeared over the horizon, he closed his eyes, reciting the words of the Dawn Rites in low, even tones, head tilted back to follow the rising sun - and he could feel it, even through the clouds - as it moved across the sky.

Gradually, his voice trailed into silence and he simply stood, breathing slow and even, until he opened his eyes and smiled.

Completely at peace, he let his hands fall to his sides and gazed out over the ocean.

[ooc: it is an open roof and an open post.]

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[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"I think the first thing we should do is find you something to eat. Unless you have been grazing," he said lightly, with a nod at the garden. "You must be hungry." More quietly, he added, "There is no shame in it. It falls to everyone, at one time or another, to need help."

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

"No, I... when I get upset like this I find it very hard to eat," she admitted. "I really haven't had much of anything since I found out he was leaving."

She nodded. "I tell others that, but it's so hard to feel that I deserve help or to accept it. But I will try."

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"That is all anyone can do," he said quietly and stood, holding out his hand. "Breakfast first, and some tea, and we'll go from there."

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

She nodded and let him help her up. "All right. Thank you."

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"You are most welcome, Lana." Karal walked over to hold the door to the stairs open for her. "I am no sort of cook, but I am sure I can manage some toast, at least."

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

She smiled a little shakily. "Tea and maybe a piece of toast is about all my stomach could manage anyway," she said. "So that sound perfect."

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"I haven't been feeling too well, lately," he confided, watching her carefully in case she needed assistance. "So that is perfect for me, as well."

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

She looked up at him with some concern. "Oh, I'm sorry," she said. "Is there anything I can do to help?"

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"Glory, it's nothing to worry about at all!" He shook his head. "Truly. Shall we?" He gestured down the stairs.

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

She nodded and led the way down the stairs to get some breakfast.