Chương 50: Temperate Penumbras - Part 4

“Supercilious and cocky,” Cele parried with a grin. The general didn't question why conversation with the young princeling was so facile when no one else was around to obstruct them, nor did he question why the entirety of Prince Heiko's demeanor shifted so drastically. He still possessed the same aloof pretension he displayed in Ilyos, but when on Simonese soil, this disposition seemed far more... effective. And perhaps, to some, even beguiling. But certainly not to the great General Adesso. Certainly not. “Though, I guess it can’t be helped - you were a Muse once, no?”

The flames danced shadows across the princeling’s skin, shadows and light of orange and yellow. But not red. The red, lightly brushed across only his cheeks, could not be blamed on the fire.

“Who told you?” His voice did not betray what his cheeks, sitting high with the cheekbones, did.