Diego

NIX made no answer. 

"You really haven't learned your lesson! And I thought I gave you enough warning the last time you were like this. Give up, you never do, do you, Nix? You forget always, always. What makes you think it won't be the same as the last time you tried to help him? Do you know what I could do to you?" The man spoke cruelly and sharply. 

"…yes." 

"So, will you tell me? Or are the scars you bear not enough?" Another sigh flew deeply through the old man's throat. "Open your mouth and tell me what you know. What is your big brother hiding? What has he done that I'm not aware of?" 

"Nothing." Nix shook his head. "Valeric has done nothing. If you think I'm lying, find out for yourself. I have nothing to tell you, Dad."