Let them see our Fire

Sirius and Archon were never close, and Belle never really asked her Vessel what he thought of her husband. The Empress never got around to asking, and it wasn’t much of her business, especially with him gone. He was the father to her children, who Seer was more than in love with, so she knew he had to respect him at least that far. If he thought her reasoning was stupid he didn’t let on, only confirmed her request. Sirius would find the shrine, for her. His words were sure, and he laid out an easy plan. The two of them would decide on Ashen’s new home. Where the Empire would truly take its foothold.

Deathbelle smiled brightly at his words, there was a new hope and a new beginning. If the spring returned and the sky appeared again they would relocate. Ashen would start anew. Her hopeful thoughts were disturbed by Seer’s unconscious action. Deathbelle only barely kept herself from reaching out similarly. Her jaw hung open in surprise but she picked it up as he made motion to leave. She was reminded again of the deep love she held for him for so long. It was different from how she felt about Archon, and the hole that was left by him.

She hadn’t thought about how her life would be different had Sirius told her yes all those seasons ago. Where would they be now if he had taken her as his wife? She shook the thoughts from herself internally. What ifs only brought her more pain. ”Watch yourself, Seer.” She said quietly, the only allusion to the hurt she still felt at the loss of him. ”Bring me back good news.” She added as he aimed to make his way from her presence.