Prologue
"It's unnecessary, your presence. I am not, nor ever will be, indebted to the likes of your kind. Get out of my sight!"
Those words tore through him with more ferocity than any blade.
From his position, the outside light spilled into the near empty hallway. Other than himself there were no signs of occupancy.
What was the matter with him? The question circulated his thoughts until he felt too exhausted to decipher its meaning. Far too much had happened in so little time. He needed more than a few moments to catch up with reality.
"It would be best not to see each other for the time being. I won't be held accountable for my temper if we do."
With a somber look, he continued down the hall until he reached the infirmary. When asked about his condition, he gave a simple excuse.
The other's sickened expression burned into his memory.
What the hell did I just do…