#earthrunes

He shakes his head. "Have you ever done something so bad Zara yelled at you and you had to either duel or oath?"

"I got kidnapped and put her at risk, and I'll never forgive myself for that"

August sighs. "Yeah. Well."

"We each have our own problems, but you're hardly the biggest screw up. None of us are as bad as we think"

Another head shake.

"Look, by your belief system we were each worth dying for, right? that says something" A pat on the shoulder "It includes you, August."

He is politely not convinced.

"Hurumph"

A smile though

August offers his hand.

And Earl takes it and shakes "We'll be with you friend, and who knows? You might win"

"That's problematic."

"Well, yes, but I'm learning sometimes life is."

He sighs. "Thanks again."

"You're welcome, my friend" Earl leaves him to his classes and goes to see what he can edo