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Elias bit his lip and rolled onto his back, ignoring the pain in his back and staring at the ceiling, his hands clasped and resting on his stomach.

After a few moments, he opened his mouth, forcing out words. [color=royalblue]"I never wanted to be your partner. I never wanted to depend on you for anything. I never wanted to fight with you... I never wanted [i]you[/i] to rely on [i]me[/i]."[/color]

The Grimm took a deep breath and exhaled it forcefully through his nose, feeling his face flushing with shame. [color=royalblue]"I first went into a bloodlust when Taric died. As soon as I saw the light fade from his eyes, I blacked out. When I came to, the Wesen wasin pieces on the floor around me, with Taric's dead body in-"[/color]

Elias coughed and sat up, forcing back the tears and preventing his voice from cracking with emotion.

[color=royalblue]"Listen: I'm not fit to be a paired hunter. I work best alone, and I can't endanger anyone else that way. I'm sure your parents will agree that we're a poor pairing. I'll leave as soon as I can. I won't let you suffer because of my anger."[/color]

[@Wick]