Redsand Canyon I don't know the half of it anymore

omggg i know what you mean XD

Sometimes, there's nothing you can do. He knew the truth of her words, but he placed the blame on himself where she placed it on his father. She nuzzled him, and he leaned gently into the touch, releasing a soft sigh. 

She continued to speak calmly, and he found the tone to be soothing, even if he wasn't quite sure he could believe her words. She told him the fault wasn't his—that she saw his worth, and the imperator saw it too. He supposed Germanicus wouldn't continue his training if he didn't think he was worth the time or effort. As for what worth Aquene could possibly see, he had no idea. 

He wanted to believe her words, and it was easy to let the relief of hearing them alleviate the painful sadness that lingered. You are too nice to me, he told her, his voice a little hoarse from his dry throat. I don't know how to take your words, he admitted a second later. It's difficult not to blame myself. It was what he had always done and it was hard to see things differently.