A Hard Truth
Kain sat across from Thorne in their usual spot in the academy dining hall. It was late, and most students had already left, leaving the hall quieter than usual. Thorne was sipping a bitter herbal tea, something he always drank before bed.
Kain, on the other hand, barely touched his food. His mind was still reeling from what had happened earlier. The meeting. The teleportation. Thorne's family.
He needed to tell him.
Taking a deep breath, he leaned forward. "Thorne, we need to talk."
Thorne raised an eyebrow at Kain's serious tone. "What is it?"
Kain hesitated for only a moment before laying it all out.