Prologue
Erik winced, growling as Nadir set his shoulder back into place,
"There you go. All set properly" Nadir assured and Erik growled before stretching his neck,
"It's your own fault. You should have simply obeyed the Shah and removed your mask" Nadir told him firmly as he cleaned his hands within the water basin as he heard his friend sigh,
"There is only one person whom has seen my face" he growled causing Nadir to look at him confused,
"Your mother?" he asked and Erik scoffed humourlessly,
"With disgust. However, I meant that only one person has looked upon my face without fear and... Smiled" he admitted bashfully causing the Persian to grow curious and he retrieved them both a drink before sitting in his chair as Erik relaxed on the couch, downing his drink,
"What was her name?" Nadir asked carefully after a moment and Erik smirked,
"Quite perspective of you, Daroga" he praised,
"You're right... There was a girl" he confirmed and the Persian leaned forward,
"Was?" he pressed gently and Erik sighed,
"I... Lost her. A very long time ago" he murmured sadly, leaning his head back against the couch,
"Her name was Maria" he finally answered and Nadir looked towards the door that lead to Erik's study,
"The world map in your office... With places crossed off... You're searching for her aren't you?" he asked knowingly and Erik nodded,
"I made her a promise... I intend to find her so that I can apologise for breaking it" he murmured sadly,
"What did you promise her?" Nadir asked and heard his friend sigh before falling silent for a moment,
"I promised that I'd never leave her" he admitted sadly.
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