The Wraith

--I almost forgot--

After giving some bullshit explanation about suddenly feeling a little sick, and it probably is related to the fact I couldn't eat much the previous days due to some of the other worshipers pestering me; Which was not really a lie Because they always had. He again took me down to the mess hall; the same as always, though this time when I went to grab my food he simply stated that I would be actually eating in our quarters where I wouldn't be bothered; And that since I haven't been eating properly that we would skip training for today. That kinda disappointed me, however, I did like the fact that I would no longer have the prying eyes of the other humans on me.

As we made our way through the halls, I had a strange feeling wash over me as I looked down at my plate of food. It was completely childish in fact; Being that same feeling that every kid experiences when they are given special privileges for the day due to illness. Even though it wasn't all that serious, he did seem to become suddenly unhappy at the news that I hadn't been really eating.

Once we arrived in our room I went and sat at the small table that had been set in the room and began to actually eat in peace for once. He informed me of his going to give his usual report to the queen of the hive and left me to eat. I had to say; even though I wasn't quite sure as of to what I was exactly eating, it felt nice to be able to consume a full meal without having someone come along and killing my appetite.

I smiled to myself, thinking of how cute it was that Astor was actually concerned for me. He didn't act like it; But the fact that he just outright told me I would eat here right after I told him of my issue with eating in the mess kinda gave it away. It was strange to think about; I'm the one who's got to take care of him and yet he practically just tried to baby me this one time. Though my smile quickly faded as I reminded myself of the queen's' plans.

A long and deep sigh escapes my lips as sadness sets in and my heart begins to weigh heavy. This wasn't the first time I had witnessed the queen do something like this. But this was the first time I had a chance to know the Wraith being knocked off. Besides; Astor was different. He wasn't so hard headed and closed minded. Hell, he proved that when he asked my name. Then on top of that; simply said he would train me to fight regardless of the consequences of getting caught.

A smile began to tug at my lips once more as I thought about his little habits. How he purred when I mess with his hair, or how he seemed to stress my behavior to ensure my security. He seemed to actually care. As the more I thought about it, the more I found my heart seemingly began to do little flips.

I'm not sure how long I was in my thoughts, but I was brought out when I heard the door open and watched as Astor stepped in. I stood to address him. By this point, it was an immediate instinctive reaction. the door closed behind him and I watched as his eyes trailed to the empty plate on the table. I'm not sure, but I think there was a smile in his eye.

However, it disappears too quickly for me to really be sure.

"So, since we are not sparring today what is it we will be doing?" He looked at me for a moment and pulled out a tablet. "I will be teaching you how to properly read a wraith ships' screen. And schematics." My eyes went wide and I was pretty sure my jaw quite literally hit the floor. "... and under the possible event of us getting caught?"

First, he teaches me how to fight; now he's teaching me how to read their screens? I mean, don't get me wrong. I'm kinda liking this. But this is an immediate death sentence. I can't have him die because of me! But what does this crazy bastard do? For the first time since he came on the ship; I watched as his face pulled into an amused expression. "We won't. Besides, I will take all of... as you humans say, 'all the heat off your back'."