learn and learn well
09-25-2023, 06:32 AM
Hattori watched in a tense silence, his gaze taking in the boy's movements, it was a heavy weight upon his shoulders but a necessary burden all the same. It wasn't simply a matter of judging which life had more value than another, it was a fact of survival. That for Tojo to continue to thrive this cat needed to die. It was a harsh lesson to learn and yet Akito seemed to understand well enough, had the potential to do what needed to be done, even if he didn't necessary like it. The scent of blood filled the air, a red stain seeped into the dried leaf litter beneath their paws. It was like a scene from a painting, almost, a callous affair yet beautiful in its own way. The end of one life to preserve that of the many.
"Well done." Was all Hattori said.