His words were confusing her, but she silently listened as he told her his story.
Yes, being hunted and living in fear did not sound much like freedom at all.
What was this Yggdra he spoke of? Was it a place in the forest, hidden well enough that his brothers would remain hidden there? She had trouble imagining a place like that. The hunters would surely earn a fortune for finding them and she doubted that any forest could be deep enough to keep them away. She kept that thought to herself though, not wanting to make him doubt the safety of those dear to him. His own situation was dire enough as it was.
Nox. The name fit him like a glove, his raven hair and dark markings embodying the darkness of the night, and the shining blue eyes glowing like stars in the middle of it all.
Breaking free? That was a thought that had never really occured to her. She wondered what it even meant, for her, not being locked in a cage. Breaking free was easy to define for him - just get out of here somehow, run away, find your brothers. But what had she to aim for?
"I am glad to meet you, Nox. Although not in these circumstances. I don't know what breaking free would mean for me, but I promise if I ever find out and manage to do it, I will not leave you behind."
The words tumbled out of her mouth, she wasn't sure if she even understood what she was saying. But she was very sure of the last part. She would not leave him behind.
When he looked behind her, she sprang to her feet, startled. Oh no! She couldn't be found in here, they might lock her out of Nox' room for good if they knew she had gone here.
She frantically looked for a place to hide. Getting out of the room was not an option, she would run straight into whoever was approaching.
The room was almost empty apart from the cage, but thankfully it hadn't escaped her mother's desire for lush curtains. They framed the small window, making it look even smaller somehow. She slipped behind one of them, pressing herself against the wall and hoping no part of her dress was sticking out.
Whoever it was came into the room, she could now hear the steps as well, but from her hiding place she could not see. She held absolutely still, barely breathing, and waited.
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