“Director Gandar Livian is waiting for you inside, he’s also doing some paperwork but please don’t inquire about it,” Joline said as she pointed to the door.“I will be mindful of that,” Samuel smiled her way, then walked up the door, knocking thrice until he heard a voice from within.“Come in,” Gandar said, sounding busy just from the tone of voice he emitted. It sounded annoyed, tired.“Excuse me,” Samuel replied, opening the tall door and moving on inside. The person that greeted him from within was a rather old fellow, too old, honestly. He had a wrinkly face that practically hid his eyes, and a beard so long it was practically a wool woven sheath covering his frame. Almost like a mask, even.“Who’s that guy?” Mon’Ter thought he would ask Leonidas.“Ah… Right, that cranky old idiot,” Leonidas sighed. “Well, here he’s the director

"Well," Mon'Ter began. "The short man certainly gives good advice if anything, that's for sure.""Korgen is wise when he tries," Leonidas shrugged. "That daft idiot knows more than anyone about being arrogant and where that can get you, certainly, I mean the short ass is arrogant on his own. Remember the sign above his door? Can't say I know a more prideful guy than that one.""Yeah, definitely a tad arrogant I'd say," Mon'Ter nodded whilst he smiled slightly. "But, it did seem like Ely liked him.""Of course she likes em," Leonidas crossed his arms whilst speaking. "He's single handedly been responsible for spoiling both of Elduin's kids! Elyenora and Aydian both spent loads of time with the dwarf... I'm honestly jealous! He was with them on both of their first times of drinking alcohol! He bloody initiated it for them! I wanted to be there for that too damn it! Ugh!" he grumbled, almost seeming like he wanted to tear out his own hair at the thought. This was d

When Mon'Ter and Leonidas reached the void again, Mon'Ter felt himself become a lot calmer than before. "Sam is... Really good," he mumbled out with thoughts of the previous memory. During it, he didn't dare interrupt or speak, he only watched as the young man did his thing and made Elyenora feel ever so slightly better than before. He helped her heal not by talking to her about the tragedy but by being there for her, it was certainly a thing that the Chimera could admire. A thing he could learn. "Aye, that kid sure is amazing," Leonidas grinned as he spoke, crossing his arms before continuing. "He's talented at lots of things, that's for sure, and I sure am glad he and Ely are on such good terms. It brings joy to me as a grandfather, you know?" "I think so," Mon'Ter replied. "I too am happy that my friends are on good terms, so, maybe that's similar?" he mused on it, though he wasn't quite certain whether being a friend and being a grandfather had anything in common

Everyone gazed at Elyenora with wonder in their eyes, her sudden proclamation enamored them. With this, they knew. She had certainly inherited the will of her father, the will of Benulis’ ruler. A will which for them, was the one most desired for inheritance. Immediately they ruptured in a round of applause for her words, if anything, to encourage her on the path she is choosing to follow. And as she honorably watched them do so, raising her hand to the air for further facilitation of her claim. Mon’Ter couldn’t help but see nothing except pain in her eyes. Even if she’d forced out a smile for the nobility around her, it couldn’t be said to be anything other than a facade to show how ‘strong’ she was. To show she was ready to uphold her words, to send off her father in the proper way. Even if in her mind, she still felt weak over it. Her body could move accordingly. Her voice could thunder powerfully. Her figure could continue to stand tall, and she could continue to grow un

Aydian stared at the spot where Elyenora and Samuel had vanished from, he grinned, and the memory began to cease. Everything returned once more to the void of memories, the scenery shattered and flickered away like flower petals blown away by the powerful gusts of the outdoors. Mon’Ter and Leonidas stood there, and the chimera contemplated over what he’d just witnessed. “So, that’s how it started? Really…?” Leonidas sighed, “It would seem so, sadly.” “Bloody hell… Why would he do that?” Mon’Ter clenched his fists. “It seemed so weird given how he acted in all the other memories, Elyenora was right to be as confused as she was over it… Ugh… I want to pummel his face into the ground for how he treated them now…” “Don’t go doing that before I talk to him properly, alright?” Leonidas pointed to him. “Fine. But if he dares to claim being our enemy even after that, I’m not listening,” Mon’Ter pointed at him back, almost as if mimicking the old man.<