06-07-2018, 02:43 PM
The boy moved on and Ryker made absolutely no move to dissuade him from doing so. In fact, he moved away himself, seeking something of his own reprieve.
He shared a few passing words with those whom met the discomfort of his milky gaze. They were not many, and the natural exclusion grated. The day these scars were burned into his skin had been the worst of his life. They snaked further beneath the white of his shirt unseen, but they were etched to the bone. Nay, etched to the soul. Something the chill of champagne did little to soothe what burned within: hatred, revenge, justice.
Righting himself amid the crowd, he eventually found himself nearer the open passageways leading outdoors. The evening air brushed the ridges of his cheeks soothingly, beckoning him into their embrace.
The night was comforting despite the uplighting that cast the red brick walls with hellish reflection.
Unfortunately, he wasn't alone.
He shared a few passing words with those whom met the discomfort of his milky gaze. They were not many, and the natural exclusion grated. The day these scars were burned into his skin had been the worst of his life. They snaked further beneath the white of his shirt unseen, but they were etched to the bone. Nay, etched to the soul. Something the chill of champagne did little to soothe what burned within: hatred, revenge, justice.
Righting himself amid the crowd, he eventually found himself nearer the open passageways leading outdoors. The evening air brushed the ridges of his cheeks soothingly, beckoning him into their embrace.
The night was comforting despite the uplighting that cast the red brick walls with hellish reflection.
Unfortunately, he wasn't alone.