[KAWAI]
The chatter didn't stop, even as they were close to the palace.
Instead, the warriors had been as lively as before; only that the ones around Danny were in some sort of shock.
Sure, they had gotten to understand the kind of love they had walked into and witnessed on the battlefield, but then, beyond the glory and affection, was the fear of loss, and Danny found himself in the middle of one such discussion.
He had left his brother and his Erasthai behind. However, the more he listened to the warriors around him, the harsher the truth hit him. The truth of what could have happened if the king hadn't gotten there in time.
The truth of what the night would have turned to if Kosta hadn't growled in rage and rushed to save Tamiko. The truth of what could have been them if they hadn't all acted faster.
And Danny was scared.
