led back to Light
Rix tried.
Oh, how he tried to temper the enthusiasm beating strong and bright in his heart.
But he was no blacksmith. He wasn't even a Researcher anymore.
He couldn't begin to conceptualize how he might earn back that title. Maybe he ought not try, let it lie for, say, a few months. He felt beyond blessed by the kindnesses of Master
He walked the halls of Shiraya's Sanctuary with the anticipation of a child on Life Day, both expectant and awed of the opportunities for a better life that awaited him, ready to seize each as it came his way.
A young man about Rix' height with brown hair and a younger girl travelled down the hall towards him. They conversed between themselves, but he thought a very brief interjection polite.
"Good afternoon," he greeted with a nod full of respect and gratitude to have laid foot in another temple.
If the other man wanted the comment to led to a conversation, Rix would gladly stop to oblige. After all, maybe this was the first opportunity that would present itself.