Chapter 42: Any Day Among Gods. Part 2

Orion walked out of the restaurant with firm steps, observing the lights around him as he headed towards a small establishment. Something about the place was familiar to him, reminding him of the old days in Celestia. It was like a trip to the past, to a world where holographic screens had not yet dominated every corner of society. It was a time when people watched movies in traditional places, but he had never enjoyed that experience. His time in the army had robbed him of any chance of leading a normal life, and the missions to protect Celestia had been his top priority, suppressing personal desires and dreams.

The tension and emotional wear and tear he carried with him were only dissipated later, when Lyra entered his life. At her side, he finally began to realize the weight that his responsibilities had left on his soul. Living as a tireless defender of Celestia seemed like a burden he didn't even know he carried until he had time to reflect.