Volume 0 (58): Dread for a decadent civilization.

Chapter 58 : Superfluous Small Party.

The spicy implie of Oxxana towards Thalia gets the latter quite flustered, however, this doesn't last for long, as the other groups get reunited again, leaving the Mall after their shopping spree in preparation for the party, going directly to the Residential Barracks.

On this location, the group enters the South part of the building, which is the Area designated for the First Year Students.

A fairly large lobby that is well furnitured with sofas, quartz tables and even a kitchen for anyone who wants to occupy such additaments in this common area.

Which on top of this commodities, is a place that gives access towards one sixth of all the rooms available for the First Year Students.

Without further delay, the group displays the snacks, light refreshments, candys, juices and sodas, starting the reunion with occasional individuals that join the celebration for a short span before returning to their own schedule.

*Sigh* —The arrange of the furnitures with the room design is quite cozy … ; Mentioned Newller with nostalgic voice, remembering the Hotel his Step Parents used to manage back in Gärrettniä.

Douglas recall the fact after hearing Newller tone —Your Parents … , they lost their Hotel with the first arrival of the Ss'ahbv …

—Step Parents … ; Corrects Newller still nostalgic about the matter »—They lost their lives too … , My Step Mother fell into coma and my Step Father couldn't recover from his heart injury, dying three and a half days before it wakes up his wife, who experienced a respiratory failure due to the shock of loosing her husband and the Hotel they built with their own hands …

—It is a sad story; Said Oxxana hugging Newller to comfort him, causing Douglas to have mixed feelings, despising the former for what he does with his Mother and Sister, but simultaneously, he saw his own father die to protect him from the Ss'ahbv, and no one deserves or should expirience the lost of their Parents, even if they are Step Parents, after all, they are part of a family and that affects those who integrates it.

—Indeed; Marshack acceptance surprise everyone because he sounds nostalgic too.

A new voice intervenes —Is the only unfathomable consequence of having a Lover, the damage of losing one is worst than "Torture For Molecular Disintegration", the guilt is agonizing to an extent that death itself is a kinder option …

The male voice turns serious »—But not everyone are capable of reaching such destiny, and with enough Fortitude or resignation, is possible to withhold the situation, just to punish yourself for the mediocre ineptitude of your own progress, leading to that fateful outcome …

The one speaking is a 8 and a half Vul tall (4.25 meters), ocher skin handsome Anthropoid with Obsidian metallic short hair that glows in a pink light.

The same shade as his bright glowing pink irises with asterisks obsidian pupils, a well defined body for his height and a formal white shirt with black pants.

§ Zergirion Proscmïr Shlõvthy §

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§ First Year Student §

The sentence strike hard some of the presents, including Jean-Pierre, who was entering the Lobby and live through that situation, with the death of a Lover and the rejection of another female he is interested.

Omitting the fact of what he is currently feeling, Jean-Pierre checks everyone of the involved in the almost fight on the Mall are present, and there is no illicit substances, allowing them to keep doing their celebration.

Which doesn't last much, because for the start, they were partially forced by the circumstances to perform the party, and is not supposed to be this way.

One by one they began to go to their rooms, until eventually, only Marshack was left in the lobby.

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The next day, Thalia encounters Marshack still sitting on the same spot since yesterday, so rather than going to her morning jog, she sits besides him on the right side of the sofa, yawning and catching the attention of the Apex —Good morning Bverxkka …

—Good morning; Reply Marshack interrupting his learning on the Slaidt, noticing she is a bit off »—Something happened to you?; The Hûrngöth inquire concerned by her looks.

—Not really … , i simply couldn't get a good nap; In truth, the Fof'blir doesn't wants to say that she think on him almost all the night and thatbis why she couldn't sleep.

Confused by her reply the Apex ask for an explanation —If you don't rest properly, why is a good morning?, sarcasm?.

—A little bit, but is good manners.

Marshack understand even less —Lying is good manners?.

Thalia wakes up completely with that —Of course not!, when you say good morning, isn't about yourself, this phrase means you want the other having a nice day, in some languages, they say it in plural, "Have good days", meaning that even if for whatever reason, they are unable to do it again, you should be aware, they genuinely desire your days been good ones.

—Understandable; Acknowledge Marshack »—But rather than just words, actions are better proofs.

She speak with a slightly doubt —Sometimes is not that simple …

He disagree entirely —Most things are simple, ask or learn by your own means, but it is the illusion of failure what complicates everything.

Shocked by Marshack words Thalia express it enthusiastically with a bright smile —What a sentence!, but, if you truly fail, what you should do about it?!.

—You manage the consequences to the best extents of your overall prowess. Said the Apex with unweavering conviction.

Thalia turns very inquisitive —I noticed yesterday, but you are too confident …, have you ever failed?.

A couple of nostalgic events passes on his mind and with longing on his voice, Marshack responds flatly —In 3 occasions.

»—The first time i don't know what i did wrong, i am still unaware to this date.

»—The second one took me absolutely by surprise, nothing to do about it, except to deal with the aftermath …

»—But the 3rd occasion is entirely my fault, i knew, it was incorrect, and had 71% certainty of this, still, let it happen, and now, my Homeworld was wrecked a part in return.

Thalia has a confused expression on her beautiful face, but her voice is serene —You stop because …, you were believing in the other option, right?.

—Indeed; Marshack acceptance lift her up, but the following answer is out of her expectations »—I blind myself with the possibility of change, having my instincts thriving for blood as if the solution was simple, and it was, i could destroy a city to save a planet, now, i have to assist in the restoration of the latter as a consequence, have you learned the lesson?.

Thalia shakes her apologetically —Not really, can you explain it again differently?.

{She is a bit clumsy but in general is quite mature, i think she could be an acceptable mate, maybe a Partner} —The fact that you ask Onice, is an irrefutable proof that you learn it, still, in summary, there is known and unknown answers, if you know "Why are you doubting?", and if you don't, then, "Risk it", and deal with everything that comes after.

A sigh escape her lips —In a few days …; She hesitate again »—Can you sleep with me?.

Not understanding the meaning Marshack speak frankly to her —I don't sleep, but i can make you company if is that acceptable, my room or yours?.

She stutters in surprise —Y-Yours is ok …

But he is confused —What means "ok"?.

Thalia looks at Marshack and smile with a tint if embarrassment —"Acceptance", but the backstory is different, in the past, war was common on my planet, a lot of clans with their settlements laws and traditions, so they put a wood cartel, depicting how many warriors had been killed in the last confrontation, 0 Killed, was for morale and psychological effects, until turns into 0K …

»—Then ok, the acceptance meaning is derived of the fact that seeing this, basically ensure your lost or win before the battle even start.

—Interesting concept …