The journey back to Atmosia seemed much faster than it should have been.

Aerrow paused outside his room. "We're almost there." He forced through his teeth. "Have you any last words to redeem yourself?"

"Yes…" Dark Ace drawled. "When will you stop bowing to her every plea?"

Aerrow's face grew stormy.

"I mean," Dark Ace continued, "You obviously aren't here because of your own conscience."

"Everyone deserves a second-"

"That's bullshit and you know it. She walks all over you and the blonde kid and you let her." He snorted, sardonically. "As if I'd actually surrender to someone like that."

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Author's Note: Total word count: 100