Bastian’s temper burned, like his necklace’s radiance, feeling like fire was choking his neck. He grasped his necklace sharply pulling it away, letting out gasping breaths. He stood upright, water dripping from his fur from head to tail, releasing every drop of rage. Cooling off fast as his necklace dulled, becoming calm, like the lake as it ripples behind them from the colorful school fish swaying and jumping out and in the water, lying just under the surface. He turned to Elizabeth with an ashamed and guilty look, extending his paw to help her up. Unable to meet her eyes in the moment, he instead glanced at his reflection while reflecting on his actions. But only for moment...

[color=0072bc]“It’s neither of our faults for what happened to us, don’t accept blame for others transgressions.”[/color] Bastian assured her in a gentle tone, though in the back of his head, he was also speaking for himself. He looked around, smiling when he noticed the coveted wagon with his and his friend’s horse shading underneath the trees.[color=0072bc] “Let’s both get changed, you can eat something and then we’ll head out-”[/color] Bastian’s stomach let out a moan in protest, causing him to clear his throat. [color=0072bc]“I guess we can both eat something.”[/color] He uttered rubbing his cheek with his other paw.