[Gods, they’re from almost the same time, Lilia just steps behind him. Which means his father is truly slipping away… the thought sticks in his chest like a knife. Silver has to shove the pain down for now, he can fall apart later, in private.]

Cater-senpai and I arrived at the same time. We stayed close for security, as we do now. We are both contracted to Idia Shroud and have been since our arrival. [Silver can’t imagine the three of them not being together, sharing a home and often a bed.] He is good to us.

[He breathes a bit easier stepping into Elysium’s garden entrance. He only sets Lilia down once inside, freeing his hands to temporarily register the fae to Idia’s security system. Once done, he sits down on the ground and puts his head in his hands, trying to steady himself in this calm, lovely spot he cherishes so much.]

Malleus-sama… why…