Regis had his breath knocked out of his lungs. He had been almost sure that it was the case - if not Clarus's time, should they be different, then by Noctis's. But hearing it from Clarus... That was different.
(It was because of him. Clarus had practically said it, only minutes earlier. Even if it somehow wasn't his failure - and he doubted that - Clarus Amicitia was dead because Regis Lucis Caelum was dead. And that was...)
"I'm sorry, Clar." Through and through. "At least I... Didn't do it stupid and young?"
Was that better? He had let down his people and he had let down those he loved. When he should have been experienced and wise...
Regis took a sharp breath. That drink was definitely not helping. Instead, he just lengthened his stride a bit and shoved his shoulder against Clarus's.
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Regis had his breath knocked out of his lungs. He had been almost sure that it was the case - if not Clarus's time, should they be different, then by Noctis's. But hearing it from Clarus... That was different.
(It was because of him. Clarus had practically said it, only minutes earlier. Even if it somehow wasn't his failure - and he doubted that - Clarus Amicitia was dead because Regis Lucis Caelum was dead. And that was...)
"I'm sorry, Clar." Through and through. "At least I... Didn't do it stupid and young?"
Was that better? He had let down his people and he had let down those he loved. When he should have been experienced and wise...
Regis took a sharp breath. That drink was definitely not helping. Instead, he just lengthened his stride a bit and shoved his shoulder against Clarus's.