insignificant meritocracy

Marshal sent the Warlord to the Hallows border, and he had expected to see Artorias. In fact, he had thought his companion had been hinting that he should aid the Lord of Cinder with his berry harvesting. Instead, when the ageing Warlord trotted through the grove and into view, he would realise his son had made his way to the Hallows border.

He trotted closer, reaching forward to grab the younger boy into a bear hug. He looked small and sad, despite his height. He knew Stratum had left the Armada with Crux after the Kyanite fiasco. He’d been filled in after the fact, and had sent Marshal out to look for his boys and half blind daughter. His bird had returned empty handed. “Stratum, are you okay?” He asked softly.


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