02-19-2021, 02:55 AM
Honestly, Aurum had despised what Atticus had chosen to say to Atbash at the meeting. He had been there to supposedly preach about love and peace, yet he had lashed out at the shaderunner over something she could've never controlled. He claimed that he was just a much a Tangler as anyone else, and yet he had no respect for those around him. It was a shame to see just how far he had fallen, and the angel found himself wondering how Moth felt about it. Did she hate to see how he had turned himself into such a beast, snapping and snarling at anyone around him? Or did she just feel sad about it all, watching the downward spiral from afar? Either way, the luminary had little intention of forgiving him for such vitriol filled words, especially when he had been defending the group that had committed such heinous actions. Perhaps if The Pitt had been wiped out the moment they had appeared, Snowbound would still be around, and thriving... still, there was no reason to dwell on it. Atbash was a Tangler now, and she deserved respect.
Although Aurum had initially left the meeting filled with a feeling of frustration and anger, he had gradually simmered down since then, just enjoying time with his family. It was easy to let his fury melt away when Siborno was at his side, and his remaining children were still around. When he eventually emerged from his home once again, he felt in a significantly calmer mood, figuring that he would take a walk to tire himself out before going to sleep for the night. However, it seemed as though someone else had been a bit more disturbed by the meeting than he was – Atbash, not that it was surprising. It was obvious she had devoted her entire being to Snowbound, and to hear such things... it was awful. With a sigh, Aurum turned and made his way over to the feline's porch, speaking up shortly after Arrow, "I know that you did everything you could for Snowbound, Atbash." He hadn't been around for the rise or fall of Snowbound, but it was hard not to know the history of the lands eventually, through the stories of others. Especially if you had been around long enough to eventually reach the rank he had achieved.
Silently slipping past Arrow to make his way up and onto the porch, the tiger slowly sat down next to Atbash, reassuringly pressing his side into hers. He muttered, shaking his head from side to side, "You shouldn't blame yourself for any of that... Atticus was just lashing out and being petty because he was angry. Hell, be wasn't even alive for anything that happened back then." It had been a bit amusing to witness, especially considering he was fairly sure Moth didn't even remember most of her old interactions with Snowbound. To hear him talk as if he was an expert... it was ludicrous. Letting out a soft hum that would hopefully provide the other with some comfort, Aurum turned to touch his nose to Atbash's head before be continued, "I hadn't yet come to Tanglewood when all that happened, but I had heard of Snowbound... heard of the tragedy of it all, when I did arrive here. You're a good person, Atbash. You did all you could for a group that you cared about, and I'm sure that you were a good leader. To blame yourself for Snowbound's downfall, especially considering what terrible acts were committed against you and the group as a whole... it would be ridiculous. So ridiculous I'd have to demote you for even believing such a thing for a second." His tone was clearly joking as he spoke that last part, offering the former leader a gentle smile tinged with amusement.
Although Aurum had initially left the meeting filled with a feeling of frustration and anger, he had gradually simmered down since then, just enjoying time with his family. It was easy to let his fury melt away when Siborno was at his side, and his remaining children were still around. When he eventually emerged from his home once again, he felt in a significantly calmer mood, figuring that he would take a walk to tire himself out before going to sleep for the night. However, it seemed as though someone else had been a bit more disturbed by the meeting than he was – Atbash, not that it was surprising. It was obvious she had devoted her entire being to Snowbound, and to hear such things... it was awful. With a sigh, Aurum turned and made his way over to the feline's porch, speaking up shortly after Arrow, "I know that you did everything you could for Snowbound, Atbash." He hadn't been around for the rise or fall of Snowbound, but it was hard not to know the history of the lands eventually, through the stories of others. Especially if you had been around long enough to eventually reach the rank he had achieved.
Silently slipping past Arrow to make his way up and onto the porch, the tiger slowly sat down next to Atbash, reassuringly pressing his side into hers. He muttered, shaking his head from side to side, "You shouldn't blame yourself for any of that... Atticus was just lashing out and being petty because he was angry. Hell, be wasn't even alive for anything that happened back then." It had been a bit amusing to witness, especially considering he was fairly sure Moth didn't even remember most of her old interactions with Snowbound. To hear him talk as if he was an expert... it was ludicrous. Letting out a soft hum that would hopefully provide the other with some comfort, Aurum turned to touch his nose to Atbash's head before be continued, "I hadn't yet come to Tanglewood when all that happened, but I had heard of Snowbound... heard of the tragedy of it all, when I did arrive here. You're a good person, Atbash. You did all you could for a group that you cared about, and I'm sure that you were a good leader. To blame yourself for Snowbound's downfall, especially considering what terrible acts were committed against you and the group as a whole... it would be ridiculous. So ridiculous I'd have to demote you for even believing such a thing for a second." His tone was clearly joking as he spoke that last part, offering the former leader a gentle smile tinged with amusement.
— Reggan