They closed the door of Bastat's safe house behind them, dark expressions in their eyes. While Naptunie walked ahead, a bit excited to see the Cheshi, Cessilia was much slower behind her, still shaken up by the revelations Kassian had just made. They had parted without a word, and Ashen had remained mute, in complete shock, not even giving her a glance...
"Don't worry," suddenly said her older brother's voice.
She lifted her eyes to see Darsan smiling at her. He put his big fur cloak on her shoulders, and his large hands after that, patting her gently.
"Kassian isn't as mad as he makes it look, and your Ashen's not that much of an i***t," he continued. "He just needs a bit of... toughening up! Do you remember? They used to be super close too. Just leave it to Kassian, alright? He'll g
