What kind of Warden is well-versed in good-byes? They are chased out or they leave in the night after their work is done, and their hosts breathe a sigh of relief to see the back of them. What a thing it is, to feel some specific sense of loss, to understand that he would be missed and that he may yet be welcomed back.
"Good-bye, Silas Atheris."
Something said seriously, in spite of the little bird preening at Ellis' shoulder and his thumb set gently in against Silas' palm. He holds there for a beat longer before his grip loosens, and draws away.
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What kind of Warden is well-versed in good-byes? They are chased out or they leave in the night after their work is done, and their hosts breathe a sigh of relief to see the back of them. What a thing it is, to feel some specific sense of loss, to understand that he would be missed and that he may yet be welcomed back.
"Good-bye, Silas Atheris."
Something said seriously, in spite of the little bird preening at Ellis' shoulder and his thumb set gently in against Silas' palm. He holds there for a beat longer before his grip loosens, and draws away.