Moonlight [Slow Construction]

10.5 - "So is yours" [Filler]

He snores.

She hummed as she plops the books closed and set it down to the table on her left side. Not bothering to lift her hands anytime sooner as it laid on the soft yet hard cover. It was beautiful and we'll carved. Deep shades of amber brown and blue, lined with a minimal golden streaks and bordered edges. She smiled weakly.

She realises the window was open, as the temperature had a cool breeze enter the vicinity. She heard the male shudder in the shift of temperature. Whining in a sense. She was quick to realize what she needed to do. Luckily, her room was just in the next room. She went to retrieve a spare blanket and return shortly. She gently laid the open blanket on top of the blond beauty. He wears a piercing, which she had only realized now. What a fancy. She wondered what kind of work they do. It wouldn't be a surprise if he was part of the Knights serving the kingdom. Or maybe he was a wonderer, an adventurer who ventures for free and freedom without limitations. How nice that would've been

Blonde. could he have dyed his hair? It's unnatural in the kingdom where black haired ruled most of the population, leaving a short percentage of colored ones. Not that she's one to talk, but she needed to blend in.

Her blue eyes were already weird enough having black hair most of the time. Still, that was enough.

She stood up, walking towards the window that she had unnoticed was open. As she was about to, she saw a rustling not far from the tree, hiding. Once again, she smiled softly.

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"What did I tell you about picking up fight?" She scolded softly. Caressing the wounds and injuries of the other.

"It wasn't my fault that they intimidated me. They were the ones who entered without your permission, how could I not be Alarmed!" They scoffed. Tetsuna let out a soft chuckle which made the other turn their face in annoyance. They huffed

"They are intimidating, aren't they? It's been a while since we had visitors on a short notice. Normally, Hina-san would have at least connect the crystals. I wonder why she didn't..."

"Please, that old woman is dangerous enough for my well being. She wiped a great percentage of my kin! Yet she cooes you enough as her own! You should be at least scared of her! I don't think I'll ever survive a fight with that freak" They enraged not so loudly. Flinching as a small pang of pinch waves from the female's grasp

"Yet you, try to pick up fights when I specifically told you not to, N." She paused, happy that the healing was done. She frowned..

"They could've killed you.."

N remained silent. No words were needed to explain. They knew what she meant, and wouldn't even dare reminiscing the history they shared.

There wasnt much to talk about after their little conversation. They were unbothered by the sudden shift of atmosphere as they gaze upon the pond.

"I'm sorry." they blurted. There really isn't anything they can say. Nothing changes after all.

"It's alright. But please, I wouldn't want you to get involved with these things. It's unnecessary to fight. It would only birth to hate and thirst for vengeance. It unhealthy for both our sake"

"Yeah, you don't have to tell me, mom."

They burst in soft laughter. One boomed and echoed in pitches which she didn't mind. And the other laughed elegantly carefree.

They took their time adjusting to the slowly fading mutual content of each other's presence. Once she finish healing the injuries, they came to a halt, they talked more. Freely and comfortably.

N, offered to tell more about the world outside. Stating that the King had deceased, and the next in line was betrothed in an instant. In his days of reign, the country had grown attention unexpected and alarmingly fast in both economic, growth, and large scales of knights rounding every vicinity

Drifting from the country's well being, it had escalated to new recipes, herbs, and books they'd offer to bringas a gift.Moments before N said those word combination of 'Books' and 'Gift', Tetsuna had quickly pointed out "as long as you pay for it, then I would gladly accept". They shared another set of laughter.

All were normal. Just two friends, catching up to the world they both resolve in.

The moment she needed to return, they bid soft goodbye's. Catching up was a usual routine that they engage very often. it was their exchanged promise afterall. N would offer news and updates resolving the area she wishes to know more of. And in return, Tetsuna would offer a home and heal all his injuries from unwanted encounters. It was a win-win. It took months before they were just sources. Both had lot of differences that they disagreed in most term. Luckily, they became from "sources", to "bestfriends"

and as N cherishes the time they spent, He just can't just can't help frown at the situation she's been placed under.

I'll find a way.

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We don't have the rights to change the purpose of living. We were meant to destroy it. That was our purpose. That was the point of our existence. Us Ephorics. We only did as we were told obedient servants of our creaters. This is the rule that we've been living for the past 2 deacdes..

This is our rule..

so is yours.

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There's no need for me to explain why I haven't updated in a long while. We all have a tipping point where we just needed to take a break, or even stop. Lost and Unmotivated to say the least. I can't guarantee that I can update or even finish this, but all your support from previous chapter gave me a little push this month. It made me happy, and I really appreciate that. Thank you

So far, I really don't have a proper plot. But we'll see what happens :)

Extra IRRELEVANT: I always use "LIVE BRIGHTLY NOW" to every end of my chapters. In all honesty, I couldn't relate. I was forcing myself to believe it, in which I could never actually connect with. No, I'm not depressed. Just really sad from time to time. There's a difference.

Trying something(I highly doubt):
If you want to ask anything, please don't hesitate

Word count (a/n not counted): 925