Stuck Between The Two.

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On his way to Marsel's house, Ace grips the letter tightly in his hand, though his thoughts are far from its contents.

His emotions swirl like a storm threatening to tear him apart from the inside.

Anger, betrayal, loneliness, confusion, and a strange longing he can't shake_ it all churns together, clouding his mind and, worse, blocking his powers.

He's tried meditating.

Running.

Forcing his powers until his body gave out.

But no matter what he does, his connection to his abilities feels... fractured.

Marsel and his wife are the only people who might understand.

Ace glances at the letter again as he turns onto the familiar road leading to their house.

"You've gone for too long and we were wondering if you are doing fine, If you find some time, pass by our home... we have something to tell you."