>>6029331The “phone” flies from your hand into the burning seats of the mangled gadget in front of you. You stand and wait, the heat of the wreck a comforting warmth as the phone’s case singes and crisps. It takes longer than you’d expect for the device to succumb to the flames and during this time thoughts race through your head, “it’s not too late,” they say, “you can take it back,” they continue, “this power could be yours or the Inquisitions. You’d be able to use it humanely and carefully.” Yet, even with the intrusive thoughts hounding you, there is no relent in your form. You stand and watch until the phone combusts in a miniature explosion before turning back to Asher and Marie.
There’s a relieved smile on Marie's face, more haggard than the usual one she wears. More real you find yourself thinking even if you’re not sure it’s true. Asher just looks inquisitive, “His Cheat Skill?”
“Yes.”
“That could’ve been a useful asset. Something to gain out of this whole debacle.”
“I think,” You pause to gather your words, “that some things shouldn’t be allowed to exist in this world,” You settle on saying.
The inquisitor blinks once, then twice, and looks down on himself with a shake of his head. He takes a breath, looks again at you, then nods, “Yeah, y-you’re right. Spoken like a true inquisitor.”
You stand tall and acknowledge the praise with a rise of your chin. It always feels nice when the more common among your peers recognize your noble superiority in all things. You do not squawk when something unexpectedly hits your gut and breaks you out of your pose. When you adjust you see Marie, the ungrateful brat, taking small twigs off the ground and throwing them at you. Why?! And why is her expression so cheerful now?
Tch. Whatever, not like you care. Such childish antics are above a mature person like yourself. You take the initiative and start walking back to Ivern to report your success. Then you’re going to bed and restore your majestic look that only a princess can-
“Lorina, where are you going? Cities that way,” Asher says while pointing his thumb over his shoulder. You knew that.