It’s fine, it’s fine; I know they’re doing the best they can.
[ Especially because Mikoto had That Look in his eyes -- red ones, not the usual mellow gold -- when he heard the news and took the hunt upon himself. The fact of the matter is, someone hurt one of his men, and even though it’s in a trivial way, it’s still a grievance that can’t stand.
He’ll make someone pay for it. With their life.
Of course, Tatara’s goal is to prevent that. Not because the killer deserves to be spared, no; but because the burden upon the Red King’s Sword of Damocles might be too much. If he’s got to die, it needs to be by someone else’s hand. But first, he’d like to speak to the man, just to get some questions answered.
Mainly, why Johan? Why someone so innocent and kind, who only wanted good things for everyone? Why...?
Tatara’s head hurts. Or is it his heart? Hard to tell. Either way, he rests his head down fully, thinking he’ll just ‘rest his eyes’ for a moment until that painful pounding abates.
we can wrap here if you want?
[ Especially because Mikoto had That Look in his eyes -- red ones, not the usual mellow gold -- when he heard the news and took the hunt upon himself. The fact of the matter is, someone hurt one of his men, and even though it’s in a trivial way, it’s still a grievance that can’t stand.
He’ll make someone pay for it. With their life.
Of course, Tatara’s goal is to prevent that. Not because the killer deserves to be spared, no; but because the burden upon the Red King’s Sword of Damocles might be too much. If he’s got to die, it needs to be by someone else’s hand. But first, he’d like to speak to the man, just to get some questions answered.
Mainly, why Johan? Why someone so innocent and kind, who only wanted good things for everyone? Why...?
Tatara’s head hurts. Or is it his heart? Hard to tell. Either way, he rests his head down fully, thinking he’ll just ‘rest his eyes’ for a moment until that painful pounding abates.
He’s promptly asleep. ]