Michael was a little surprised that Elliot didn’t know already too, but then again, maybe Atticus cared as much for Devyn as he did for Elliot. Atticus was used to having to keep secrets, so being able to keep them to protect someone he cared about made it a little less surprising.

But knowing how close Atticus and Elliot seemed, he could understand where Oliver was coming from.

He let out a soft breath through his nose when Oliver thanked him, and when he said the least surprising part was that he was a knight.

Michael knew he wasn’t perfect. He knew he could be cranky and difficult to get along with. He knew he could be stubborn and rude. He knew he tried pushing people away, especially if he knew it could protect them and they wouldn’t listen to him otherwise.

However, he appreciated their vote of confidence, especially when it helped to make up for the confidence he lacked in himself.

“Of course,” he said quietly with a small nod. Of course he would help Atticus or anyone he could. He just hoped it would be enough.

Kyuseisha no Hikari
Fin!