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Kell (K.L.) ([personal profile] londonbridged) wrote in [community profile] ruinations 2018-05-04 06:18 am (UTC)

Kell genuinely believed it wouldn't be as bad as Neria feared it might. Deliberately, he tried to project some of that faith, in the hopes that it would siphon away some of the anxiety. His parents could be harsh, yes, but they were only human, and they weren't bad people.

As the conversation turned to Rhy, however, she'd feel the worry settle over Kell like a weary blanket.

"Healing," he answered. "But slowly." Kell cut off, trapped his tongue between his teeth before going on. "Learning the power he carries, and how to use it. But he..."

Kell paused again, here. "I don't think he was prepared for how people would react to his eye."

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