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commander satyesu: journal entries found upon raid
entry 002
i can say, knowing myself before, i never liked kits. i would be constantly
annoyed around them. all the whining and the smells and ugh, a pain just to
think about all of it truthfully. so of course, to test my loyalty, i was assigned
to raise a kitten. i could not treat this like a homework assignment, this was
my ticket in. and man oh man. did that fluffball completely change my life.
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The mention of "Evangeline's with kits?" involuntarily escaped my lips, eliciting a bitter taste in my throat. The individual, now dubbed my acquaintance from the alley, had relayed distressing news about the princess, and I believed my reaction to be warranted.
Evangeline is one of Tyrantix's esteemed princesses, tasked with accompanying him to the farthest reaches of the Tower. To him, they are akin to cherished daughters, despite lacking any genetic ties. They share only his bestowed power, granted upon acceptance into his court as a princess.
Acknowledging the stranger's information, I noted his scarred countenance and the confident grin adorning it. "Indeed, Satyesu," he affirmed, "her offspring have already been born and placed with new guardians."I shrugged dismissively. "That's unfortunate news. I could have lived without such knowledge—just another burden to bear. You understand, my friend; secrets can be quite burdensome."
Observing his assessing gaze and the transformation of his grin into a sinister smirk, I sensed his forthcoming words with trepidation. "I wouldn't want to exclude you from the loop," he remarked, his tone laced with intrigue. "After all, you've been selected to care for one of her offspring."
My throat tightened with disbelief, nearly choking on my own breath. Surely, he couldn't be serious. Unfortunately, the swaddled bundle he presented alongside his smirk affirmed the gravity of his words.
Fatherhood was never a role I aspired to, especially not under these circumstances.
Placing the kit before me, the stranger locked eyes with me. "Complete this task, and you'll demonstrate your loyalty and worth to Ascension. Failure," he added, his gaze piercing, "is simply not an option."
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The kit arrived without a name, accompanied only by the directive to choose something avian as his moniker. Thus, I christened the fluffy little feline "Sparrow."
Time whisked by swiftly, much like Sparrow's growth outpaced my understanding of parenthood. Yet, as the stranger had emphasized, failure was never an option.
Numerous lunar cycles have passed since our initial encounter, and Sparrow has blossomed into a creature of robust stature and insatiable curiosity about his origins.
Nevertheless, the truth about his lineage remained tightly concealed, known only to those privy to the situation. Although it pained me to keep him in the dark, it was imperative for his well-being and safety. If Tyrantix were to uncover Sparrow's identity, the consequences would be dire.
The sole revelation Sparrow possessed of my own was regarding Ascension—a prospect disclosed by the stranger, who outlined Sparrow's role as a representative in the Tower's latest generation of climbers.
When my once-small, fluffy companion matured and answered the Tower's call to ascend, my efforts were rewarded with a coveted Commander position within Ascension. Through unwavering dedication, tireless loyalty, and steadfast silence, my commitment to the cause had been unequivocally demonstrated.
royal guard: commander satyesu 002
summarized overview
written by: [redacted for safety]
what was satyesu's initiation task?
satyesu was tasked with the care and raising of a kitten. currently the identity and
lineage of this kitten is unknown to the royal guard.
