Duskfire Glacier pixel empire

gone, then — just like that. somehow the alpha of duskfire glacier had seemed as eternal as the glacier itself, in zephyr's mind. to think that he was dead — because what else would bring such solemnity to a meeting of mere acquaintances? — was almost laughable, if only because it felt so implausible.
death always felt that way, in zephyr's experience. couldn't be me, everyone thought... until it was them.
no, his voice was suddenly rough, lower than normal. more than that, i guess. or... i don't know. how could he explain? why did he even want to? but suddenly it was a need, not a want. i left my children at our home on the coast, with the man they call their father. they'll always think of him that way, if i can help it. but the man who sired them... he looked past lane and swallowed. he never even knew they existed. raimo, in this moment, was forgotten. he had abandoned the situation and warranted little thought these days, as far as zephyr was concerned.