"It is not your concern any further, James."
A hand reached out to gently touch his back, as she rose and followed James to the case.
"The Custos will see to Gerart." She said, quietly. "You shall remain here, and prepare to assume the role of leadership once the ritual is complete. The people will need a sovereign to guide them through what may be troubled times."
Selene lapsed into silence, reflecting on the extent to which she and Gerart had always endeavored to protect the boy. It was not entirely because of his innocence - he had a darker side to him, well suppressed, that occasionally showed itself, and which made him a perfect candidate for the Sphere... a fact Ganeden never needed to be made aware of. Even if she could not save herself, she hoped... She could at least save him.
"...It is unfortunate." She murmured; "I would have preferred to spare you from all this. You... are too kindhearted for this role, as I once was. But it is my duty, my responsibility, to see to it that Luna is preserved... no matter the cost. I can only hope... you will not resent me for it."
A hand reached out to gently touch his back, as she rose and followed James to the case.
"The Custos will see to Gerart." She said, quietly. "You shall remain here, and prepare to assume the role of leadership once the ritual is complete. The people will need a sovereign to guide them through what may be troubled times."
Selene lapsed into silence, reflecting on the extent to which she and Gerart had always endeavored to protect the boy. It was not entirely because of his innocence - he had a darker side to him, well suppressed, that occasionally showed itself, and which made him a perfect candidate for the Sphere... a fact Ganeden never needed to be made aware of. Even if she could not save herself, she hoped... She could at least save him.
"...It is unfortunate." She murmured; "I would have preferred to spare you from all this. You... are too kindhearted for this role, as I once was. But it is my duty, my responsibility, to see to it that Luna is preserved... no matter the cost. I can only hope... you will not resent me for it."