everything you touch turns to dust

Every step filled him with dread as he traveled further and further from Aslatiel and the graves of his loved ones. His heart had bottomed out the moment he departed and left it behind with the one that he loved. He knew what he was returning to, more heartache and loss. His grandmother slowly dying in the dungeon beneath their feet. Indigo’s massive violet frame fully tensed as he crossed into Hallowed lands. He grit his teeth at the frustration he felt at the world. Like a hard drug he had drowned out everything for a time but now he was having withdrawals as reality returned and weighed fully on his broad shoulders.

Indigo was exhausted as he nearly stumbled into the castle and made his way to the room he’d claimed with Duchess and Colette. Only one was present when he finally returned, and Indy wasn’t sure he’d ever felt as grateful to see Duchess before. He needed his band aid for the sorrow that seemed to flow forever.

The young man had no words as he shuffled forward and collapsed against her smaller form. He felt like he had lost so much in the last week that there was little he could cling to. He was afraid and eager to wrap Duchess into his embrace. Suddenly scared that he would lose her as well. Everyone he loved was dropping around him and Indigo couldn’t stand it. Indy pushed past his hesitance and pulled the dainty girl to his chest and buried his features into her soft fur as he felt renewed grief now that he was allowed to show it.