[Ardyn was tense under her hand, as he often was; this time shaken and uncertain as he quickly rubbed a hand over his eyes. Perhaps something vanished in a few wisps of black smoke, or perhaps it was never there at all.]
I tried, Era. I tried to protect all of that and I failed. Now it's all going to fall to ruin because of me.
no subject
I tried, Era. I tried to protect all of that and I failed. Now it's all going to fall to ruin because of me.