Snippet #1294095

Sydo just lifted his head from taking a bite of fish meat when he spotted Ryu walking up from behind Tess and standing next to her as he spoke just when she was about to answer Sydo. “Rivercliff?! I never knew Sir Liadan’s family lived there. I can’t believe they were killed in that nightmare?!” Sydo thought to himself in horror. He then heard Tess explain how her father was on leave at her home. He didn’t want to believe it, but that statement made it seem like Sir Liadan could really be dead. Sydo’s eyes lowered in despair when he listened to what Ryu said about Tess’s true feelings, and then he let out a slight sigh.

“It’s understandable that you feel that way Tess. Sir Liadan was a great man, and I won’t ever forget him.” Sydo said with assurance in his voice. Then he lifted his gaze up to Tess as she spoke, “Thank you, Sydo. Your ear means a lot. I‘m glad I have someone here to remind me of my Father.” She said smiling at him. He noticed her eyes were still slightly puffy from crying. Then he nodded his head and answered, “I suppose as someone who has seen their own father killed by a…” Sydo glanced up at Ryu, and then back at Tess as he finished speaking, “…In battle, I would understand your pain.” he said with resolve. To see one’s parent killed right in front of their eyes, and in such a horrible manner, was a scar that couldn’t be healed, at least not so easily is what Sydo came to believe. Whenever he thought about his father’s death only one thing came to his mind, and that was how good it would feel to get his revenge.

Sydo had begun to silently grit his teeth with anger, but then he turned his head around at the sound of footsteps, and noticed Raiyla standing behind him. Sydo watched her as his head perked up and a sense of hopelessness came over him. He was still unsure of whether, or not, she would be content with being around him, after he spewed fish all over her. Then she moved closer to Sydo and stood directly behind him. Sydo was confused, he didn't understnand. It seemed like she was trying to avoid something. He watched Raiyla with intent as her gaze pinpointed on Ryu. Then she glanced at Sydo with a pleading expression of who Ryu was. Sydo suddenly stood up, acknowledging Raiyla’s arrival, and realizing what the problem was, he began to speak, “Raiyla, this is Prince Ryu of Dark Elenia, and he is the chosen wielder of the gem of darkness. I don’t believe there is any need to worry, though. He has proved himself, and I trust him enough to protect him, just as he did me.” he said with an assuring confidence as he stared into her eyes, and nodded his head once toward her, trying to emphasize that he was speaking the truth. He remembered what he told her about how she was able to clearly perceive these things. Sydo waited for her to respond, hoping she would comply. He knew it might be difficult for her to accept, but Ryu was a chosen one as well, and Sydo owed him for saving his life, anyway.