Askel walked down the halls of the ethereal palace, heading for his quarters. His hands were clenched into tight fists by his sides and his gaze was blank.
Down the hallway, Vivienne had just turned a corner and setting eyes on Askel, she hurried over to him in excitement.
"Your Grace!" Vivienne exclaimed, stopping by Askel's side.
"You have barely been out of your quarters recently. Are you out on a walk?" Vivienne asked Askel.
Much to her dismay, Askel neither recognized her presence nor her words but instead just continued on his way down the hallway, not a single word said.
Vivienne gritted her teeth and was about to go after Askel but her path was blocked by Lucas.
"His Grace wishes to be alone, you will leave him be." Lucas instructed in a tone that left no room for arguments.
Lucas did not wait to see Vivienne's reaction or hear what she had to say, he followed after Askel without wasting a moment.
