I'll Make a Man Out Of You

"Talk" Walk

He wasn't sure how to feel anymore. He didn't like what he'd been feeling after his uncle told them the news about his sister, so he hid himself away and avoided everyone for the last few days. His world had suddenly grown darker, a new hatred brewing against his father. He was sitting by his den when he heard his uncle call the apprentices together, and as much as he wanted to be curious for what his uncle was planning today, he just couldn't find the will for it. Still, he dragged himself off his butt and headed to meet him.

He walked slowly, but even with that he was the first apprentice there. He saw Rhyme, giving him and his uncle a quiet nod before seating himself and waited for the others to show. He kept his gaze on the ground, unwilling to make eye contact for now.