Wounded pride

As Theodore walked in, he locked gaze with Killian and slowly the corner of his lips stretched into a small smirk.

Killian deemed his eyes and equally smiled at him.

Lyra could feel Quinn trying to meet her eyes but she intentionally didn't meet her gaze, she was determined to make the most out of today and staring at Quinn could resuscitate some kind of memories she had tried hard to bury.

She felt Killian's hands on hers and she slowly held onto him tightly.

"It's fine!"

"They're harmless!" He whispered and she nodded slowly with a forced smile.

"Now with all Dignitaries introduced, let's go on with the induction ceremony!" Emily said breaking into all thoughts, actions and inactions.

"I'd like to invite Elder Moore, to help us with this session!" She said and the elder she mentioned, slowly stood up with a small disgruntled moan and made his way towards the center of the squid where the Induction was to take place.

A hushed silence fell over the Arena as Elder moore stepped forwar