Noctisardor Bypass He'd never upset you, never forget you

There was surprise on the mountain mans face. And Etienne supposed it was surprising. He did not growl, he did not fight or fuss or argue. He tried to be good and kind and worry about others. But everyone had a breaking point. And Etienne had found his.

Etienne didn't want numerous welfare checks. One would have sufficed. Though on amy other day when he was clear of mind. He would have seen perhaps the forest despite the trees. How Anselm had watched over him, had come back for him. And he had just discredited that and threw it in Anselm's face. But he was to high on the tide to acknowledge it.

Eti wanted to ask if it was even possible for Anselm to care about anyone else. He wanted to spit out the venom that spewed like bile in his minds eye. He wanted to rip and tear and maim the man verbally until his heart was laid bare. Because Etienne was tired of wondering and waiting. And his heart was breaking. It was only fair. But he was not built that way.


Etienne watched him go. Golden eyes awash with unshed tears. He sniffled once twice, then steeled his spine. And walked away stiff legged and heart sore. His heart rhythm feeling funny.