when the world is falling apart

Cold air brushed against his cold, signalling her departure where before there had been a hint of warmth. He hated that it hurt to know she had left, despite his order telling her to do exactly that. He rested his head on his paws, and closed his eyes. He just needed a moment of oblivion, he needed to forget.

He didn’t know how long passed before she returned. He growled at her, but it did nothing to dissuade her from seating herself before him and dabbing at his wound. He was lucky he hadn’t lost the eye. Or perhaps he still might, he knew how dangerous wounds around the eye could be.

“I did what I promised I wouldn’t, Iggy. I deserve this scar.” His voice was hoarse. “I broke her heart.”

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