You can't see their real faces, and they all look the same.
[Whether Yuan meant to indulge him or not, Zelos is taking the agreement seriously. Papal Knights, the silent guards of the Church, are supposed to answer to high-ranking members without question. But the castle guards are friendlier. They talk to Zelos without being reminded that they can.
Yuan was definitely the right person to talk to, though, and some of the tension leaves Zelos's shoulders. He gives Yuan a small smile, a more genuine one than his usual, a mixture of pride and relief.]
What do I do about it? I'm still learning, I -- [Pause. Breath.] I don't know what to do if it happens again. Everyone keeps saying I'll know what to do when I'm older, but I can't wait that long.
[He's scared. It's both new and painfully familiar. He hasn't been scared like this since his mom died. He hasn't cared enough to be.]
And I think someone might get upset if I move into the library.
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[Whether Yuan meant to indulge him or not, Zelos is taking the agreement seriously. Papal Knights, the silent guards of the Church, are supposed to answer to high-ranking members without question. But the castle guards are friendlier. They talk to Zelos without being reminded that they can.
Yuan was definitely the right person to talk to, though, and some of the tension leaves Zelos's shoulders. He gives Yuan a small smile, a more genuine one than his usual, a mixture of pride and relief.]
What do I do about it? I'm still learning, I -- [Pause. Breath.] I don't know what to do if it happens again. Everyone keeps saying I'll know what to do when I'm older, but I can't wait that long.
[He's scared. It's both new and painfully familiar. He hasn't been scared like this since his mom died. He hasn't cared enough to be.]
And I think someone might get upset if I move into the library.