the Rejected Olympics soon came to an end, as despite all our hard work, Durem still came in dead last.... we didn't fret, however; we had made new friends, worked our hardest and came together like never before -- which is saying ALOT for Team Durem, who are known for their teamwork and Team Spirit!
it couldn't be agreed more that this year was Durem's best yet. or so we thought...
the formation of a guild in honour of Team Durem was founded. it was meant to be a place for us all to stay in touch. honourary members from Barton and Gambino and even Akea were also invited. our friends across enemy lines.
in this guild, sadly enough, division and cliques formed. there was much hatred and inner politics as some groups teamed up to exclude and slander others. it was a sad and painful time for Durem, and definitely among our darker days.
perhaps it was a side effect of the growing tensions between Dark Elves and Vampires on Team Durem? who knows. but the once so unified city had become segregated and spiteful. our inner strife was tearing us apart. and given our harsher natures towards our enemies, the infighting was violent and poisonous.
in times like these, we can only grow closer to those who we do still count as friends. it is a Duremite trait we all share: no matter who we hate, we love our friends more. we cannot stand to be lonely.
I had taken shelter in the company of Star, who had found herself comfortable in my presence. we would talk together often about the sad state of affairs in Durem; how our comrades were suddenly so turned against eachother. where I would fight bitterly to defend my friends against harsh and cruel verbal attacks, Star would calm me and settle disputes with affection and hugs.... she tried to conquer hatred with love.
I don't know how it became what it did.... but she had become curious about me and my lifestyle and what started as innocent answers developed over time into a serious interest. before I knew it, we had expressed sexual and romantic desires for eachother. but... could it be possible to pursue such a relationship? I was already caught in a love triangle with an old flame, and on top of that I was awaiting a bus ticket to leave the state....
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