Gently, Elise lifted her hand and caressed the tiny soul Seth held, her eyes expressing a complicated sentiment. Ultimately, she lowered her hand and shook her head, declining Seth’s offer.
“I appreciate it, Seth, but it still feels wrong. As I’ve said, I’m content with the progress I’ve made and the road I’ve traveled. It’s also important to know when to let go, before your dreams change who you are too much. I want to remain a being of the blood race.”
Seth lifted his hand, allowing the soul to drift upward to the Blood Sun floating in the distance. “It’s your decision to make, but just hold on to it. It’s a clean and empty soul. If you ever feel like going back and walking this new path, you should have a way to, even if I’m not around.”
Elise waved her hand, the Blood Sun absorbing the feeble soul inside before asking with a frown, “Not around? Do you plan on leaving soon?”