cw/tw. gif(s), child neglect, depiction of starvation & frostbite, suicidal thoughts
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Candour of Light and Shadows
Quest Started
I still think
Some people were born a shadow.
"γΌHappy birthday, sweetheart!"
"Thanks, mama!"
"May Lady Tsaritsa bless my little snowflake so he grows up big and healthy... And may She protect you from all dangers and surround you with love and happiness!"
"..... Mama, what about-"
"Hold on, darling."
Every year, instead of burning candles, I burn the memories of you.
Every year, instead of huddling in front of a warm fireplace, I relive the memories of the icy grave you call home.
Every year....
I wonder.
Why didn't you just diΜ΄ΜΜeΜ·ΝΜΜΏΜΜ»Ν that day?
Why did the gods pity you when your own blood couldn't care less?
Why you? Why me? Why us?
I dare not defy the fate bestowed upon me. This is the role we were bestowed with. The second option. The second best. The supporting role.
The shadow.
....
But maybe....
........
Just... maybe.
.............
Maybe all this time, I've been tricking myself, thinking I was undeserving. Of the spotlight. Of the warm fireplace. Of..... a home.
β....β
βWha....?β
βHappy birthday, Cov!!β
βMy my, did we catch you off-guard so much you were about to unsheathe your sword?β
βAh... I'm..... sorry.......β
βIt's fine, it's fine. More importantly, do you like chocolate cakes? I had no idea what kind of cake you'd like but since you love hot chocolate and cookies, I thought you'd like themγΌβ
β......β
βCov?β
β...........β
βThank you.β
Maybe one day, I'll be able to feel truly worthy of this.
......
I guessβ¦. Just for today, I can be the light.
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Candour of Light and Shadows
Quest Completed
[ To be continued(?) ]
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