Emberwood You left behind more than memories

He could only nod his head as his Queen exclaimed in glee, the smile still plastered on his face. His questions brought and sadness into his eyes, violet flickering to champagne. He opened his mouth to speak, before closing it and drawing his brows together and dropping his head.

“In a manner of speaking.” His voice caught in his throat, the trauma still deeply ingrained. He let Himori speak if she wished, Rei would need to know sooner of later, but he wasn’t sure he could be the one to tell her.