#Syun Fymh

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Word drabble: Absence for Basteaux

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It was a little strange at first, walking into his empty home and pulling the door closed behind him. After so many days with company, returning to his usual solitude should have been a relief - and in some ways, it was. Yet at the same time, Basteaux keenly felt the viera’s absence. He had to admit to himself that he had enjoyed the unexpected roommate. Now that they were gone, the home felt much quieter. Somehow it even seemed darker.

He missed them. But people came and went in his life, and he knew better than to let anyone get too close to him. Taking a deep breath, Basteaux set his bow and quiver on the table and moved to make himself something to eat. It took two tries, however, as he automatically started preparing enough for two people.

Just a few days of having someone around, and his whole routine had already adapted. That scared him more the more he thought about it. Thankfully Fymh had left. If Basteaux was smart, he would distance himself completely from the odd viera and not let them past his defenses a second time.

But if he was honest, he had liked the company more than his so-called smarter side wanted to admit.

((Fymh belongs to @grumpy-limsan-customs-cat ))

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