[With one hand taken, Iggy placed her other over it with a gentle sort of comforting squeeze- and perhaps she was taking the comfort being offered in that return hold as well. It was all still fresh, no matter how long she had been here; her own confidence boost in the face of what was waiting in the London Underworld.
So many of her people, stepping up and showing strength against one of their own that had been taking advantage of their fears to turn them into an army for violence. To try and take something back by force that would only make things worse for all sides. Ripping off the metaphorical mask from Kace so he lost all of his power over them-
Them standing behind her, all of her people, against fear and violence because there had to be a better way.]
Going for what you want isn't bad, I don't think. You're reaching out to others, through the music you are helping create despite it, and I think that is good. Finding people of the same mind in a way, too.
[The strength gathered in the Underworld, and the support from someone she could call her friend despite the moment of deep hurt and anger that nearly had Iggy lose sight of her hope—]
That's all it takes sometimes- the reminder that there can be better, no matter how hard you may have to work at it. Having others' support, knowing they are there behind you and even beside you so you aren't facing the hard times alone. That you have that chance, clinging to it so tightly with some fear of losing it otherwise- but it's worth whatever pain may come from those who don't understand and are unwilling to be, because you aren't alone.
[And it helped, so much. She could understand Mayoi's fears and the sort of weight every action or word taken to try and undermine that hope, to try and destroy it and force one back into the dark and be nothing more than what was thrown. Other voices were there to be heard, to support and catch from falls.
They were getting the needed parts to keep their grid running, actually repair it, and Lena had helped so much. Getting parts that none of them could ever get their hands on for an actual repair otherwise. People that stood beside them in peaceful protests just to be heard.
Iggy kept Mayoi's hands with her own, a gentle warmth and solid anchor- for her, too.]
I hadn't either, outside of anyone from the Underworld coming here like I did. Different circumstances here sure- but understanding means so much. [Another gentle squeeze of Mayoi's hand, her voice soft yet filled with that clear warmth-] Anytime, Mayoi- and I mean that. You're welcome to my apartment anytime, too. Even if just for somewhere quiet, listen to music, talk, or just hang.
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So many of her people, stepping up and showing strength against one of their own that had been taking advantage of their fears to turn them into an army for violence. To try and take something back by force that would only make things worse for all sides. Ripping off the metaphorical mask from Kace so he lost all of his power over them-
Them standing behind her, all of her people, against fear and violence because there had to be a better way.]
Going for what you want isn't bad, I don't think. You're reaching out to others, through the music you are helping create despite it, and I think that is good. Finding people of the same mind in a way, too.
[The strength gathered in the Underworld, and the support from someone she could call her friend despite the moment of deep hurt and anger that nearly had Iggy lose sight of her hope—]
That's all it takes sometimes- the reminder that there can be better, no matter how hard you may have to work at it. Having others' support, knowing they are there behind you and even beside you so you aren't facing the hard times alone. That you have that chance, clinging to it so tightly with some fear of losing it otherwise- but it's worth whatever pain may come from those who don't understand and are unwilling to be, because you aren't alone.
[And it helped, so much. She could understand Mayoi's fears and the sort of weight every action or word taken to try and undermine that hope, to try and destroy it and force one back into the dark and be nothing more than what was thrown. Other voices were there to be heard, to support and catch from falls.
They were getting the needed parts to keep their grid running, actually repair it, and Lena had helped so much. Getting parts that none of them could ever get their hands on for an actual repair otherwise. People that stood beside them in peaceful protests just to be heard.
Iggy kept Mayoi's hands with her own, a gentle warmth and solid anchor- for her, too.]
I hadn't either, outside of anyone from the Underworld coming here like I did. Different circumstances here sure- but understanding means so much. [Another gentle squeeze of Mayoi's hand, her voice soft yet filled with that clear warmth-] Anytime, Mayoi- and I mean that. You're welcome to my apartment anytime, too. Even if just for somewhere quiet, listen to music, talk, or just hang.