Killer in the Mirror [DM]

She comforted him in a way nobody had in a long time. He leaned into her for a moment as she said she was sorry, and he could only glance at her briefly before he looked away and sighed. Despite his feelings for his brother, part of him had been torn away when he dealt the killing blow. No matter what, Elias would always be his brother. He always had been, even if he tried to deny it in the days leading up to this. "Thank you," He murmured. Even though she was of a lower rank, he recognized her efforts in the pack, and even now. He appreciated her efforts and everything she did. "We should go back before you are missed." She was right. He was sure Actaea and Ignis were no doubt worried about him, so he didn't want to keep them waiting. He wasn't sure if he was ready to explain let alone face them should they decide to confront him about his actions. He would be honest. Maybe they'd understand. Maybe they wouldn't.

He turned and started to walk in the direction of home, though his pace would be slow as he beckoned her to follow. He tried to walk tall, but he couldn't help the slump in his shoulders nor how heavy his feet felt with each step he took. "He was my brother." He told her. He felt like he owed her some sort of explanation. After all, she had made the journey here to ensure he would be okay...it was the least he could do for her now.

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