Day 24
Four
They stood without their leader on the dock, squared off in the harsh light of the water, unsure of how to pull themselves together without him.
It had been agreed that he was simply too vulnerable without White Blaze. Their hearts ached at the sight of red on white, and the thick black stitches. Sage's hand had been swift. Ryo had simply trembled alongside his companion with tears streaming from his eyes while the rest looked on solemnly. Now, straining to stand straight and confident amongst themselves, they simply had to decide who was to deliver the news.
It wasn't going to end well.