Terras has an eye for certain things, all teachers do. Catching movement in the corner of oneās eyes, seeing a student who was prone to bad behavior from across the training pits. Finding one who was in trouble without any idea of where to find them.
āHey big guy! Iāve been meaning to talk to you.ā He held up a hand to Noitora, who probably wasnāt all too excited to see him.
The other hunter put a hand on his hip. āAlright, what about?ā
He put a hand on Noitoraās shoulder, directing him to a place on the side of the road where they could talk relatively alone. āLook man- I know Iām a pain in your ass. I have ever since you woke up but- everything I have done, since your blow up and before, has been to keep you safe.ā
He had been at the meeting, of course. As Noitoraās old trainer and main handler, he had the right to weigh in on the Illidariās decision on what to do with him after he had lost control for the second time. A crater in the middle of Eversong Forest wasnāt a good look. Heād tried so hard, and theyād still wanted him put down.
Put down was a nice way of saying killed.
Killing Dariun Bloodmourne had been the only thing that had stayed their hand. That, and Terrasā current babysitting gig. āWatch himā they said, āOne foot out of line, and heās dead.ā.
Which is why when Noitora sighed, it surprised him. āI know. I know youāve been trying to help me. Really. I should have been nicer to you. Iāve been taking out my frustration with the Illidari out on you and others. Itās not right, and Iām sorry.ā
Terras scrunched his eyebrows, he resisted the urge to touch Noitora as he had done with so many of the fledglings before him. He sighed as well, looking down for a moment. āIām sorry too. I should have done more. You broke my bones, you killed recruits, and I told them youād come back, and then I turned into a prick on you when you needed a teacher the most. For that, Iām sorry.ā
The Felādorei shook his head; āThe error was mine. I hardened myself to everything, and made it a point to push people away. I never needed a teacher. I needed a friend.ā
Terrasā eyebrows raised a bit, sympathy showing plain on his face. āI know. Whatever you feel the need to apologize for, donāt. It was our fault in the first place. I want to be a better person- a better friend, to you.ā
āI.. would like that, I will try to do the same from now on.ā
Terras lets out a chuckle. āI guess this means I canāt taunt you with baby talk anymore.ā
Noitora belongs to @buttcollectorjellyfish. Based on a roleplay exchange between these two.