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Yuan followed behind Sky as she took the lead outside the fortress. They exited through the back, and as they were walking towards the back, they passed by the tavern where loud banters and merriment of mercenaries could be heard. Yuan managed to peek inside, and in the middle of the merry crowd, he caught a glimpse of Hollie, sitting beside a young man. Yuan decided to leave Hollie for now. After all, the young girl deserves to loosen up and relax, even if it’s for a bit of time, after everything that has happened to them back in Elise Qualia.

As soon as they exited the mercenaries’ lair, Yuan felt the warmth of the sun, poking through his skin. A gentle wind breezed across them, causing the young man to close his eyes and took a deep breath, taking in all the goodness around him. After all, he woke up and still alive; that is something to be commemorated.

The young healer led him through town, walking through the town square where a bazaar was set up. Yuan looked around them, watching those people, oblivious to what is about to happen. If the war comes to pass, what would happen to these people, he thought. War is a terrible thing. It destroys everything that one holds dear.


They soon stopped at a farmer’s stand, and Sky started talking to the man. Yuan watched and listened in on their conversation. He watched at how upbeat Sky was, happily talking to the man who watched out for her. He even saw her blush when the old man talked about settling down, then giving him the look. Their conversation carried on as he just continued to listen in. Eventually, Yuan found out more about the woman and Jessi.

‘So, she doesn’t have her family around anymore…’ he thought to himself as he followed her outside town. Soon, a child came up running to them. Or rather, to Sky, as the child jumped out to hug the healer. He watched at how happy the boy was to see her; he must have missed her so much. Then he shifted his gaze upon the young lady. Somehow, watching her smile the way she did to the child, made Yuan feel calm.

He followed Sky as she entered the house. Soon, they were greeted by the old lady, Oona. The two ladies conversed with each other. After a few minutes of talking and Oona took a seat, Sky sat beside her and started taking out her healing supplies. Soon, a light emanated from the lady, as runes appeared from her body.

“What was that?” was the only thing that Yuan managed to ask, an amazed look on his face.

Yuan listened in as Sky explained her rune. A rain ruin, she say. A rune that allows her to enhance her healing spells. Yuan glanced at the woman who was drinking the cup of medicine that Sky made, and she looked quite relieved and better now than they first met. He glanced back at Sky when she spoke about the other thing that her rune can do, cut herself off, leaving Yuan curious as to what it could be.

“What is it?” he inquired, to which the old woman took the chance of responding by smiling at Sky and giving her a nudge. The woman said something about it being used on little kids. Yuan’s brows furrowed, his curiosity growing even more. Usually, he would just let go of the matter and it was unlikely of him to pry more than he has already. Was he really prying? No, he was just merely curious as to Sky’s rune. He had studied and used a few common runes, but he still had a fascination with rare runes.

One of those fascination was the rune that the Immortal Witch of Equuleus possess.

When Oona spoke of a kiss, Yuan let out a scoff. Not that he find it funny, but rather, he was fascinated by the way Sky reacted. ‘How innocent,’ he thought, clenching a fist and covering over his mouth as if to suppress anymore laughter. He find Sky’s innocence refreshing, and at the same time, charming.

“Me?” he asked, startled by Sky’s sudden inquiry about what is on his mind. Had he been quiet the whole time? Perhaps. She wouldn’t say that if he hadn’t now, would she? “I’m sorry. I was just thinking about some things.” Yes, there were actually a lot on his mind right now. Should he disclose it to her? Thoughts about Equuleus, Lucien, his father. Or what is he supposed to do now that he ran away from Equuleus?

Yuan let out a small sigh before turning his gaze back to Sky, looking into her eyes. “My name is Yuan Triskelle, a soldier of Equuleus’ Dragon Brigade Army,” he said, reintroducing himself to her, a small smile on his face. “My family is of noble birth. My father is a general of Equuleus and my mother,” he paused for a bit, looking down to the floor as recount the stories that his father used to tell him about his mother. Yuan didn’t really grew up with a mother and he never had a chance to meet her actually. “My mother died giving birth to me. My father and Hollie are the only family I have left. But then now…” he stopped, cutting himself off from finishing his words.

‘There is a chance that I’ll face my father in battle someday…’

“Enough about me,” he stated, changing the topic. “You know, madam Oona is right. Don’t you feel like settling down sometime soon? With Jessie, perhaps?”

It was true that there was a semblance between Jessi and Sky, but Yuan never imagined that they would be related. As far as he can remember, earlier at the bazaar when they were talking with the old man, he was told that Jessi was a friend. And now she’s telling him that they’re cousins. Yuan furrowed his brows at Sky, examining the girl although inconspicuously so she won’t feel awkward or sort. Was she hiding something? Is there something that she hasn't disclosed yet? But of course, he didn't expect her to disclose everything. After all, they just got acquainted and secrets, it doesn't last forever.

He saw her wrinkle her nose and Yuan noticed a dirt on her face. "No,” he said in response to her first inquiry about a woman settling down. “A fine woman like you would make a good wife.” Yuan then extended a hand to touch her. He reached out for the dirt that was on her face and gently wiped it clean. “There,” he continued, glancing down at the young lady. “All I’m saying is you’ll make a good mother. It suits you better being surrounded with kids.”

And then, there was her second question. A question about him settling down. Yuan leaned back on the table, sitting at the edge as he rested both his hands down upon the table. The Equuleus traitor trailed his sights outside, and watch as the clouds passed by the clouds. Settling down never really crossed his mind. Sure, there were girls after her: nobles and commoners alike, but he never really paid them any attention. Did he disliked women? No. But rather, he had devoted all his time and energy into serving his motherland. He first became a soldier when he was 16 and climbed up the ranks after a few months. With his skills and prowess, he became one of the kingdom’s best soldier. When he was 17, he was granted the honor of becoming the princess’ knight. Ah, yes. He was once the princess Airea’s knight. Personally selected by the princess herself.

“I really haven’t thought about that. And I don’t think I’ll be settling down anytime soon. Not after everything that happened.” That’s right. After the attack on the Dragon Brigade, branded as a traitor, escaping to Regalia’s domain and the advent of a war, settling down was at the bottom of Yuan’s list. “But, if ever the day comes that I get to settle down, I’ll make sure that the world is at peace so they don’t get to suffer. Right now, I just want to protect everyone.”