The sun's coming up
Noah knew that word did not travel as fast in Torchline as in Stormbreak when it came to matters of demigods. Despite that knowledge, Noah was not surprised when the courthouse staff looked at him the way they did when he asked for Maeve. He had been here before, when Korbin had passed. He suspected that was why they moved with such haste rather than the fact that Vi's chosen had asked for the Queen.
Noah was ushered quickly towards Maeve's office, though he did not need an escort. He would forever have the memories of this place burned into his mind. He would never forget the way that this place had been the vehicle to bring him the worst news. Noah's face was solemn and quiet as he followed the secretary. She opened the large door before him and Noah stepped through, his eyes falling easily on the Queen. "Maeve." He greeted, a small smile lifting the corners of his mouth.
But the steel around your heart is starting to rust
