My Sweet Servant // Ayato x Thoma

33: Breaking Point

(Uhm.. is that a good title? I can't tell Art- @Dopey_Loser)

-Angst

-Some backstory for Thoma

-Some swearing

Thoma was getting into his housekeeping uniform to go out to Inazuma City. He adjusted his ponytail so it looked nice, and tightened the ropes around his waist. He went to the big room where Milady was waiting.

"I'm going to take off, Milady." Thoma said.

"Okay! Safe travels, Thoma." Ayaka smiled at him. "Try not to run around so much, or you'll have another burnout."

"Ah.. yes."

Thoma left the estate to go to the Good's Shop. The lovely servant is a big fan of the outdoors. He loves the way the sun warms up his body when he's cold. Although cold weathers tend to force him into wearing his winter haori. But nonetheless, he loved the outdoors.

He sped walked so he didn't waste so much time, breathing out of his mouth. I do hope I don't go through another burnout. Ayato and Ayaka have been pestering me to take care of myself more than others.

Although he can't help but assist others in need. Thoma always refuses to focus on himself more than others. This is because he doesn't want problems to happen, that were caused by him. If he doesn't help somebody, it may be his fault that problems happen. He doesn't want that to be on his list of concerns.

As Thoma enters the city, people greet him with joy. He was happy that the people liked his presence. At least.. most people.

"Thank you!" Thoma thanked Aoi, owner of the General Good's shop of Inazuma. He had a fresh pack of groceries in his hands. Perhaps Ayato or his sister bought this in case Thoma was running short on fresh food to cook.

"It's my pleasure! Have a good day!" Aoi waved goodbye as Thoma walked off.

Thoma started walking down the pavement, passing by some buildings. He started to slow to a stop when he overheard some people mention his name. "Huh?"

He stopped right at the corner in curiosity. The people couldn't see him, and he couldn't see them. Those people are completely unaware that the person of subject can hear them. Thoma's smile slowly faded as he started to understand what they were saying.

"He's just doing the usual, being a 'sunshine' to Inazuma." Said a male voice.

"I know Thoma's kindness can be exaggerated, but maybe he's just trying to brighten moods. Although it does get annoying when he starts talking a whole bunch." A female voice responded to the other.

"I get it. Like, I've got stuff to do, stop spilling out words and shut your mouth."

Thoma's body has froze. His hands holding the package didn't shake, nor did they budge. His feet were stuck into the ground as he heard their conversation.

"I do wonder why Lady Ayaka took him in. He just seems like a waste of time, plus he's from Mondstadt. That must be why his presence annoys me."

"Do you ever think about the bad that's happened in his past? I wonder if he was ever abused.."

"Why ask that..?"

"I'm just scheming."

Thoma stared at the ground. He wasn't upset, or hurt by their words. He was thinking. The blonde had a blank expression as he thought in his mind. Or.. it wasn't really blank, you could easily tell that he had something on his mind as he stared at the ground.