Twilight Tears

This just had to be some manner of test, something meant only to rattle his nerves for surely Sir Raziel did not truly believe this was a matter the boy wanted to deal with. Blindly chasing woven tales of danger, of whispered dread, wasn’t exactly what Edmond considered to be a good time. And by no means had he ever intended to get another tangled up in such a mess. Mismatched gaze flickered briefly to the decorated coat of the training medic, did her guardian also see this as an opportunity to test her mettle? To showcase whatever abilities had been gained over the courses endured? Or was it all just some sick joke orchestrated by their guilds, or worse yet; their own families?

Seeings this as a lucky break to be rid of their weakest link… at least when it came to his own purpose for being here. It was glaringly obvious that his father was far from pleased with the progress made, of the ‘mockery’ following that first failure during the trials. There was no denying the disappointment lacing Raziel’s gaze nor in the way it carried upon a lashing tongue. A mother more reserved in her judgment, offering nothing more than a passing glimpse before her gaze lay stolen with a mere flick of her crown. Focus averted as easily as the steps taken to place distance while another’s lyrics filled the silence.

His next chance would be his last. One that best be seized to not place greater shame on their name and yet this was not a promise the youth could keep. Deep within Edmond knew he was not the soul to bring glory upon them. Breath he hoped remained silent fled his lungs as eyes downcast, the boy keeping mostly to himself the entire journey through the forest depths until a secluded cabin revealed itself before them. Seemingly emerging from the vegetation itself as everything lay snared, crumbling yet supported by nature itself.

At a glance it appeared empty, just some rundown abandoned abode though he wasn’t going to get his hopes up. Even as attentions danced toward Lyra and dark lips parted, “Uh, are you ready for this?” Whatever this would entail?