Redtail Rise Tombstone

ancelin grunted at that, surprised but — maybe not. "everything changed when your mom disappeared," he said soberly. "i — you know, i never got over losing to relic. it was because everyone left. i just — i felt like i'd never get a chance to prove myself."
it felt good to be open, be direct. "well, where would you go, masque? if you did leave." let them dream. he wanted to hear it.