Chapter 50 – Town Central Mall

Sebastian entered the Dorm and went straight to his room. He slipped off the hood from his head and took off his cloak, silver hair falling on his back, reaching down to his buttocks. He sat on his bed, hands covering his face, trying to keep the tears at bay.

It would take some time to renew his cloaking spell. He would need to concentrate. He took deep breaths to calm himself. He was still trying to compose himself when he heard soft tapping on the attic windows. Surprised, but not in a panic, Sebastian cautiously drew the thick curtains aside and looked out.

Azra was hovering outside, waiting to be let in. Her eyes were a pale pink again. Seb opened the window and welcomed the bird with open arms.

“You have returned.” he whispered to the caladrius. “Do you recognize me?”

The bird noded then looked down and shook its head sadly.

“It’s all right.” Seb whispers. “It is not your fault.” He placed the bird down on his bed and went