What we've lost, what we can gain

Acere · 09-04-2023, 12:08 AM

“When I was walking through Boreas and Auster, looking for a place for my family to call home, I briefly considered them. But… It didn’t feel right. Even if my family settled there, the pines will always be home to Winterfell in my heart.” He mirrored her softened expression, a light chuckle slipping from his lips. "You know, I would be honored if you and yours decided to live there. I would have it no other way. While Winterfell no longer exists physically, it will always be in your heart as a memory. You do not need my permission to live there should you choose, but just in case..." His smile grew a little more, "Your family is welcome to claim them. In fact, I don't think I'd prefer it any other way," There were many memories there, both good and bad. But the good far outweighed the bad ones. It was both the same place he claimed to forge a new beginning for himself and others and also the place where misfortune had befallen his kin. But he preferred to think of it as the place of new beginnings. Despite what Ignis had done, despite the trials and tribulations the pack had faced. That he himself had faced...

Though the conversation would shift to his nephew. Bellamy apologized, and Acere simply shook his head. She explained that he had in fact, returned her dear Saga unharmed and that the child was happy. And the fact she didn't know how to approach Ignis anymore without certain feelings was something he could understand. "Despite the darkness in his mind, I feel he is still in there...somewhere. He likely struggles daily with his demons...the fact he didn't harm Saga and that she was returned to you with happiness tells me that he is still in there, somewhere. I have hope still...and as long as I exist in some form, I will continue to try to reach him." He sighed again as he looked at her, "It is ultimately up to you should you choose to continue trying as well, but I will not fault you for leaving him be...or ending it completely." Would Ignis meet the same fate as Elias? He wasn't sure. But from the sounds of it, he hadn't done nearly half the things that Elias had done. There was hope still...or perhaps it was just him being hopeful. Whatever the case, Bellamy didn't need to subject herself to Ignis' darkness unless he threatened her or her family. "I fear that he may feel similarly to you. He guards himself. A constant need to protect himself from whatever threatens him." He lowered his head, a frown on his lips, "He loved someone dearly...but...I think the rejection is what changed him. He was truly heartbroken...he hasn't been the same since." Was that his business to tell? Probably not. But he understood Ignis in some form. He had lost his first love to death...and that had caused a significant change in himself that took a long time to get past. Whether or not Ignis would surpass that was beyond him, but...he could hope.

Their time together quickly shifted into a more serious tone. He remained quiet as her tone shifted. Something bad had happened, he was sure. But he'd wait for her to speak first. “I wish I could tell you things have gotten better, Acere. But there are wolves out there that are even sicker than your nephew.” His head tilted slightly, the frown further creasing his lips as he noticed the anger further taking hold. She explained what had happened to her dear Gavroche. A sad sigh passed his lips as he looked up toward the white sky. Gavroche, while he had known him a short time, had been an impressionable man. The little winged wolf had left a mark on Acere. He was the first and the last winged wolf he'd ever seen, and the little male was kind of heart and an innocent soul. There was nothing but love in Gavroche, and he was saddened to hear of his fate. He caught her eye as she looked at him, the pain in her voice was loud and clear. But where Gavroche met a horrendous end, he had apparently also found a new beginning in the form of his grandson.

He was quiet for a long moment before gently pressing his shoulder into Bellamy's, an attempt at offering some form of comfort. Though it wouldn't quite feel the same as the physical touch he once had prior to becoming a part of Somnium, the sentiment was still there. "I'm...sorry...Gavroche was a good man. A good friend. His heart was pure and his soul even more so. It is a shame he met such a terrible end...but in some way, he has not completely gone from your world." He looked at her then, a sad smile on his lips. "Should I see him here, rest assured he will be well taken care of, and honored. He won't be alone, and hopefully, the next time you visit...we'll both be waiting for you." It was certainly hard when you lost the one you loved. But Bellamy would find a way to push on. She always did.

"Speech"

Thread Move Log
Thread		Forum	From	To
1.	What we've lost, what we can gain	Somnium	09:02 PM, 06-04-2023	02:39 AM, 02-13-2024

Login
Username:
Password:	Lost Password?
	Remember me