adieu mon cher frĂšre
abluehairedwandererâ:
Python arched a brow. She was still trying to play along by the rules, in the worst moment imaginable. Still refused to let go of herself, still insisted on abiding by some noble code of conduct that forbid her to speak up or shed tears in public. Even here she stayed polite and formal, which was both admirable⊠and pathetic to see.
âAfraid thisâll leave you disappointed, but little different. He was a man who tried his best, and that deserves respect. Iâm thankful for all heâs done for me and Fors. But otherwise? Weâve barely talked. And this is a war,â the words came out cold, as they always did, but what did it matter if thatâs how he felt?
âBut youâre right, nobodyâs happy about this, some taking it worse than others. And Iâd think his sisterâd be among the latter,â added he, gaze towards the crowd. âDidnât know it was against the noble order to mourn their dead.â
He knew what he was doing. It wouldnât be the first nor the last time heâd face her wrath. And it was still better than stand aside idly.
[ ⟠] âAll is fair in love and war I suppose.â Clair commented dryly, gazing upon her fingernails as means of a proper distraction. Still, she could admire the spark Python retained, as the young maiden herself hardly had any situations where she was left alone with the man. âBut thank you, Python. Iâm sure my dear brother would been happy to know you cared.â She slipped a small smirk in turn, and a nod. âAnd put the extra effort to be here for him.â Tis strange to do the small talk. Never had she been grateful for a conversation. Clair chuckles nonetheless, by his comment about not crying. âIt has nothing to do with being noble, Iâm afraid. As a matter of fact, I am trying to retain a level of dignity and respect.â Her eyes met his. Had he always looked so...masculine before? Hmm, she must had never paid attention. (It would prove rather difficult with Forsyth and his gentle enthusiasm. And often times, her attention fell either to Alm or the knight in red.) âIt is as you say, this is war. People come and go as fates put it. It would do no good for me to break into pieces and ruin morale with hysterics.â She glances on towards a broken down Matilda, sobbing into her handkerchief.  âBut do I have things I wish to say? Of course I do! Clive was...â A small choke crept out her lips. âEverything to me.â














