Finding Solace

akes danced around in tiny particles, swirling around in intricate patterns, creating a beautiful picture. The young Lord looked up at the sky, watching as

his reverie. "My apologies, Lord Ke

the ground. "It's not often that the snow falls this heavily, so my curiosity has been arouse

e to meet Kenshi's eyes. "I'm afraid there may be bad news, my Lor

ed there, Akane?" he asked, keeping his tone level

et Kenshi's gaze. "The council has been demanding fo

ady thought on it; I've no intention of following their wishes, and they know this, which is why they're forcing me to com

thing strange going on here, my Lord; there's something amiss with this entire situati

throughout the next few days, then. Any sightings o

nodded solemnly

d against his knees as he gazed up at the sky. How nice it would be if everything could stay just like this. As much as he wished for it, things were far from ideal. He knew it wasn't righ

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l of Risukuma at once, if we a

morning light illuminated the clearing, the snowfall making its way to the g

ped behind his back. He had grown accustomed to the harsh winters and the bitter cold. Though, even with the warmth of winter slow

d Akane. Kenshi nodded in agreement, squinting his eyes in e

depart without delay, we will need to get underway now

lt. Their mounts had been trained by several trainers from many years ago, and the training had been invaluable in the recent months since they bega

e young lord very much. They arrived in the city three days after they left the cabin, and the city

ue stood on the gate of the Shirakawa household. They dismounted from their

ed respectfully. "Master Shin is

heir way there. Finally, they reached the door to his study and knoc

r the centre of the room, flames crackling merrily in the fireplace as they fed off the

walked towards the young Lord and bow his head in greeting. "It's be

shi instructed. "No need fo

. Kenshi noticed that something was slightly different about the man;

r to be rather pale." Ke

tion with a polite smile. "I'm perfectly fine, Your Highness." He replied, trying to sound unaffected. "I have simpl

ore he hit the ground, placing him gently on the bed. "You are too careless." Kenshi admonished, kneeling at the side of his old friend's body and inspecting

earby blanket, draping it over him. "Rest for now, Shin." He whispered, straightening up and walking over to the door. Before leaving the room, he paused

echoed through his thoughts as he left the