Upheaval || Sirius & Chrom
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He watched his reflection in the mirror intently as he continued on, mindlessly combing the back of his hair. It wasn’t as if the people of his nation hadn’t looked to him with pride and admiration before, but since his elevation to the throne, it became an expectation.
Among his newfound duties as Exalt was to be a beacon of peace and prosperity. An object symbolizing hope to the common man. The loses of the Plegian War were still fresh in the minds of many a Ylissean; if ever they needed a symbol of hope.
He finally set the comb down with a frustrated huff. He looked immaculate, and was only stalling. His new robes extravagant and shiny (though he made it clear he would not sacrifice utility for appearance) even choosing to go without the crown made for him. He was not yet worthy of it.
He inhaled and began to walk back towards the door. Perhaps this wouldn’t be so bad. If nothing else, the sooner he began, the sooner it was over.














