Honora Castellum

-I turn around checking behind me and I break into a run toward a small place on the outskirts.-

She doesn't try to catch him. She simply keeps track of where he goes and follows at a slower pace.

-I walk inside and let the floor disappear and I descend into my secret area filled with research about Descole and the rock my rapier was currently residing.-

EXCALIBUR

Karen stops at the door, giving him some space. "Crest?"

-I look up in surprise, no one had ever been in here except me, and a couple others.-

She sits cross-legged on the floor and leans against the doorframe. "I suppose asking 'Are you alright?' would be a ridiculous question."

"Years ago, Helm was killed... and the one person who could've done something did nothing." -I point to several pictures of Descole pinned to the wall.-

"He probably had his reasons, just like you did for using an Unforgivable on Persephone."

"He didn't! He did it for glory!" -I spit.-

"I always thought I was nothing like that thing..."

"You aren't." Her voice is kind, gentle. "She pushed you, that's all."

"Fade would never have allowed himself to lose control like that."

"But you aren't Fade. You know, Crest, I believe that everyone should have a role model... but they should also aspire to be who they want to be as well."

-I return back with the round robin, I've saved us some grievous loses even if I did go against my orders.-

-I have to walk past the cells to get home.-

Persephone was sitting, leaning against her cell wall, glancing out just in time to see Crest Strayer.

"Crest! Ah, there you are, boy..."

-I walk past her, completely ignoring her.-

"Don't tell me you're still skulking on your own abilities, Crest..."

The woman spoke in a motherly tone, her eyes actually soft and caring.

"Spare me..." -I say without turning my head.-

"Come, now, boy.... the world won't become a better place with you so down. Talk to me- I'm not much trouble in here..."

She put on a small smile, a kind look flashing through her eyes.

"I have NOTHING to talk to you about... you made me dishonor myself."

"Dishonour...?"

the woman blinked, the smile fading from her lips.

"I did not make you do anything. You have done what you knew you always wanted to do- to show your true colors... and you shouldn't be upset about them..."


A pause, a different Strayer walked in and cleared his throat.

"Master Crest,"
He spoke, giving a slight bow, "A letter from the Ministry."

-I glare at her.- "My true colors are those of the Strayer flag."

-I take the note out of his hand and read it.-

Persephone gave a small laugh, shaking her head.


The letter, on the other hand, was much more serious.

Crest,

I send you this letter in the most urgent of pleas.
I ask you do not turn it down just because of our differences, as this is something I must say I would enjoy your help on.

It's too secret at the moment to say through letter, if this is intercepted. Please. Meet me in the London Underground as soon as you get this.

Best of wishes,
J. Descole

-I crumple up the note in fury and think about this.-

-Odds are the Ministry has given orders to apprehend us immediately. However Cayden was on our side, maybe she persuaded Descole.-

-No that's stupid. Descole is a beast he wouldn't side with us for anything.-

-I just stand there thinking, the scowl never leaving my face.-

Persephone looked up, smiling at Crest.

"... it's from Descole, isn't it...? Heh... figures you would chicken out, after hitting me with that powerful curse. It could fell him, you know.."

"I don't want to kill him." -I say turning around and starting to walk away to leave.-