05-05-2020, 01:21 AM
The day had only begun for Raymond as he entered the tavern for a drink. All seemed well. With his visits to The Typhoon and Pitt from the previous day going relatively smooth, the panther was satisfied. It called for a reward. Calling to the bartender, he promptly received a whiskey. Every sip loosened his stature. Eventually, he was in a serene state. All alone in the corner of the bar, just ignoring others and indulging in his thoughts. An ideal start to his day.
It wasn’t long until the prompt swinging of doors alerted him. The proxy burst through the tavern’s entrance with determination, but not without acknowledging those around first. Eventually reaching Raymond, Aurum nodded towards him like the rest. Green eyes met with the lion’s gaze in the moment, noticing the undeniable pain held within. Paws shuffled forward to catch him. Before he could let the words leave his mouth, Aurum had already moved on. A sigh left him. Was it really his business to meddle in? The panther didn’t like others meddling in his own either. It seemed fair to let the other big cat wallow in peace.
As the rest left after reading the room, Raymond followed suit shortly after. He couldn’t help but feel guilty. If he had said something, would that have improved the situation? The panther couldn’t help but wonder. Stubbornness pushed the thought aside though. Whatever was happening didn’t involve him. He didn’t need more baggage.
Even so, the day progressed on. Hours passed. The growing pit inside his stomach swallowed him whole and he found himself wandering back to the tavern, eyes wide and searching for Aurum. His familiar, boisterous voice caught his attention shortly. Like the others, he listened carefully. Through the lion’s facade of a smile, there was obviously something off. Realization set in as the proxy continued to speak, causing Raymond’s breath to catch. ‘Shit.’ What had he missed? He had never been close to Feza and only had seen her in passing. Yet her she was... gone with the wind. Unsettling.
His speech finished promptly. Swayed towards free drinks, the panther felt himself almost slinking off into the tavern without a word. Something held him back. Guilt, was it? Feeling obliged to get a word in beforehand, Raymond wandered over towards Aurum. A hesitant smirk donned his lips. “You throw a delightful party,” he started off with. The compliment was meant to be a morale booster. ”She would of loved of it, darling.” ’Would of...’
Loss was something he knew though. Only the living experience it’s consequences, especially if the grim reaper damned them brutally. A prompt sigh left him. “My condolences, Aurum,” he merely continued after a short period of uncomfortable silence. “If I knew, I would of said something earlier.” Perhaps even helped out. Aurum did not appear to be in a level-headed state of mind currently and maybe his opinions would of helped. He did not mention that though. Whatever Aurum mustered up for this party seemed to fit Feza’s nature nevertheless. Raymond admired the change in aesthetic. Almost seemed like she was here...
It wasn’t long until the prompt swinging of doors alerted him. The proxy burst through the tavern’s entrance with determination, but not without acknowledging those around first. Eventually reaching Raymond, Aurum nodded towards him like the rest. Green eyes met with the lion’s gaze in the moment, noticing the undeniable pain held within. Paws shuffled forward to catch him. Before he could let the words leave his mouth, Aurum had already moved on. A sigh left him. Was it really his business to meddle in? The panther didn’t like others meddling in his own either. It seemed fair to let the other big cat wallow in peace.
As the rest left after reading the room, Raymond followed suit shortly after. He couldn’t help but feel guilty. If he had said something, would that have improved the situation? The panther couldn’t help but wonder. Stubbornness pushed the thought aside though. Whatever was happening didn’t involve him. He didn’t need more baggage.
Even so, the day progressed on. Hours passed. The growing pit inside his stomach swallowed him whole and he found himself wandering back to the tavern, eyes wide and searching for Aurum. His familiar, boisterous voice caught his attention shortly. Like the others, he listened carefully. Through the lion’s facade of a smile, there was obviously something off. Realization set in as the proxy continued to speak, causing Raymond’s breath to catch. ‘Shit.’ What had he missed? He had never been close to Feza and only had seen her in passing. Yet her she was... gone with the wind. Unsettling.
His speech finished promptly. Swayed towards free drinks, the panther felt himself almost slinking off into the tavern without a word. Something held him back. Guilt, was it? Feeling obliged to get a word in beforehand, Raymond wandered over towards Aurum. A hesitant smirk donned his lips. “You throw a delightful party,” he started off with. The compliment was meant to be a morale booster. ”She would of loved of it, darling.” ’Would of...’
Loss was something he knew though. Only the living experience it’s consequences, especially if the grim reaper damned them brutally. A prompt sigh left him. “My condolences, Aurum,” he merely continued after a short period of uncomfortable silence. “If I knew, I would of said something earlier.” Perhaps even helped out. Aurum did not appear to be in a level-headed state of mind currently and maybe his opinions would of helped. He did not mention that though. Whatever Aurum mustered up for this party seemed to fit Feza’s nature nevertheless. Raymond admired the change in aesthetic. Almost seemed like she was here...
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