—
Kieran wasn't aware of Isadora's internal thoughts after he left. How could he know her position wasn't just one of great authority? It also bestowed a great deal of loneliness.
Not many people, whether it was those at the top of the food chain or those who possessed a comfortable status, would risk offending someone like Isadora.
As a result, many people kept her at arm's length, never attempting to understand her on a deeper level.
This treatment cultivated a void within Isadora that she initially felt could only be filled by reaching new heights in her craft. But, alas, she found herself questioning her actions daily.
'Even before that boy appeared, the joy of success diminished with each accomplishment I made. Is it because there's no one I can share my delight with? At some point, the fulfillment concealed within accomplishing one's goals vanishes.'
