Lance had been over the moon to go to that wedding as Miu’s date.
Though being on display to her friends and free company had been a tad
bit embarrassing. Though the mood had sobered up a bit once they had
been alone. Well mostly alone even though one of her drunk friends slept
on in the room next to where they had stood.
She had asked
after his well being since it had been days since they had last met. He
hadn’t wanted to worry her. Hadn’t wanted to admit he had an encounter
with Savara. He had been in Camp Dragonhead at the time when Savara made
yet another appearance. His wounds had been minor in comparison to
those also injured in fending off the dragon. But he had not been able
to lie to her. Not to Miu.
Unfortunately his work had kept
her from seeing her again for a few days. Thankfully it had been an
uneventful few days. No more injuries to report. Those that he had had
were fine with a little healing help from Miu the last they were
together. However…
He had not expected the wound that was dealt
when he met with Miu last night. It was not physical but emotional. She
had broken things off between them. His family had gotten between them.
Not in a literal sense. But she had been worried about him. Worried
about his future if they remained together. She had not also been ready.
Seeing her ex-lover at the wedding had reminded her of painful times.
Lance’s
fist hit the stone wall. The metal of his gauntlet protecting his hand
from more then possibly bruising. He was disappointed and upset about
this turn in his life. He heaved a sigh as he leaned against the wall,
resting his forehead against the cold stone.
Miu wanted to
remain his friend and steadfast ally. She still wanted to help him
explore that dreaded place in his mad quest. Still cared about him. Just
not in the way he had hoped. But he still had her in his life. They had
only dated twice. He had hoped too soon. It was his own fault really.
He knew better. But it still stung. Still hurt that his family was part
of the reason for what happened last night.
As soon as he was
released from duty for the day he went out into the cold frigid air of
Coerthas. The air burned his lungs as he took a long walk. He needed to
clear his head and his heart.
He would be fine. He knew he would
be. He just needed a few days to process all that had happened. He would
maintain a friendship with Miu. A ghost of a smile crossing his lips at
the thought of her. He’d allow himself a few days to mourn what could
have been. Then life would have to continue. He had a job to do. A life
to live. A cousin to protect. An a High House to serve. Life would move
on as it always did. He would not hide himself away forever. Just a few
days. He just needed a few days.
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