07-08-2012, 12:06 AM
Ken took the devices from her outstretched hands and gave one to Liore. Mimicking Sophronia's movements, he extracted the earbud from the device and swiftly attached them to his ear. As he pulled his hair back over his ear, the earbud was concealed, save for the wire that attached it to the device. It was a complex piece of machinery, and he was impressed that Sophy managed to get it done. After all, his request had been a half-hearted one in the beginning, almost wishful thinking.
As Ken fine-tuned his device, he heard Sophy leave in the direction of the manor and whispered a quick, "Be careful," into her connection. When he was satisfied with how the machine worked, he turned towards Liore and realized he was still waiting for an answer. Sighing, he combed his fingers through his hair, a habit that he's picked up over the years whenever he was feeling particularly frustrated. Ken wondered whether he should tell Liore the truth. To be honest, Ken held everyone at an arm's distance. He sucked in a deep breath as he looked up towards the sky, choosing his words carefully. Some ravens flew by cawing, as if to reinforce the feelings he felt bubbling inside.
"We're looking for a mirror," he said finally, staring into Liore's eyes as if daring him to laugh. "It's not recon, at least not for me. I'm here for revenge." His lips were strained in a tight line across his face. There, he had said it. He wasn't here for fun and games. No, Ken was here to make amends for all the wrongs that this town and precious RavenWood manor had inflicted on him. They were the reason why he had turned into this hollow shell of a person, unable to trust anyone and constantly hungering for revenge. For justice.
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