Where There Is Desire

All of it was much more than he expected to be able to frighten Duchess a little. She had no idea what was ahead of them and even as they stood there listening to the crazy sounds that filled the halls around them she barely moved in the darkness. As his voice settled into nothing her own sounded in a sweet echo down the walls. He plainly felt the shiver that raced over her body as she tapped out, the dungeon was too much and Indigo was really giving her a fright. The boy had a grin on his face and he was so so glad the darkness hid his expression. ”Alright,” he returned softly, leaning against her so his own body would guide her step. ”Lets start backing away.” He suggested, and did just that.

Indigo was careful how they walked, angled just enough that she would notice the diversion from the path. With only a few steps down Indigo would back them into a wall very suddenly. He’d offer his own surprised squeak to add to the illusion. ”Oh no.” He whispered again, adding a little flare of worry. ”It’s got us blocked off!”