Auron sighed before looking down. [i]Where do I even begin?[/i] After contemplating all his options Auron looked up at James with determination in his eyes. -"I was raised back at the family estate by my father alone. He locked me up, I was under no circumstances allowed to leave the manor. I had no friends, no relatives, only my father who beat me during his lessons. Let's say growing up was piss and I resent every second I can remember." Auron stared into James eyes as the blonde boys expression changed. -"I- I couldn't know... James looked away in what Auron assumed were shame. -"But it's all going to change now. We haven't been at Lauzurus for very long, but my time there opened my mind to a whole new world of possibilities for me. I have decided to leave my past and my legacy and make my own path in life. From this day on I'm not Zecane, only Auron." -"Are you really going to throw away your family name and status like that!?" James bursts out, clearly shocked. -"The burden of my family name will only hold me back. It's going to be hard, some will think I'm letting them down and I'll make new enemies. During times like these, I could use a friend. What do you say James, will you be my friend through all this?" Auron reaches out his hand and smile. -"I... I don't know what to say... My whole life I've been taught to hate people like you. But as I've gotten to know you during this week, I'm not sure anymore. But no matter how you look at it, a friend is better than an enemy." James smiles back as he grabs Auron's hand.