From the Skies to the Heavens
Prompt: Devotion
Word Count (for drabble only): 286 words
Ema knew how religious Nahyuta was before she even met him. The more she learned about him, the more she came to see how it was a constant in his life: a pillar of stability in an otherwise turbulent past. Though she couldn't relate entirely, that was something she understood well.
And for the most part, Ema accepted it. The two of them were very different in that regard, but it didn't prevent them from working well together, or coming together in more personal pursuits. She accepted it was a part of him, just as Nahyuta accepted her insistence on all things scientific. And that, she said, was the end of it.
Except for when it wasn't.
Being one of the only non-believers in a country committed to their faith was a lonely experience. Even Apollo embraced some of the more mystical claims commonplace to his new location. Ema did her best not to resent it, but... she grew tired of people insisting on things that weren't there. On putting superstition and tradition in the way of progress.
But if she said any such thing, the consequences could be dire. Sacrilege was a crime in Khura'in, and Ema doubted that was something Nahyuta would come to her defense on. If she were convicted as a heathen, Nahyuta's devotion may prevent him from aiding her. The thought almost scared her.
She and Nahyuta may connect on a lot of levels, but that was one area they remained separate.
And perhaps they always will. Nahyuta wasn't about to question his beliefs, and Ema wasn't ready to examine hers.
It was a problem for the future, but a problem nonetheless.
A/N's: It's been a while, I know. I tried a lot of different things for this prompt, but they all failed. So I just threw this quick thing together while I couldn't sleep because I wanted to get it over with. I'm fully aware it isn't my best work.
Still, I hope reading my update wasn't a complete disappointment. Thanks for tuning in, and I'll see you on the far side!