Burg: Her Breakdown

[gorgonfondness]

Things had been pretty mechanical for the last few days. Life was being lived in something of a haze for the two of them, Alhena occasionally giving them a wakeup call.

But one day, everything smashed into Mia like Vane crashing into the ground.

She simply didn't get out of bed one day, leaving Draco to fend for himself that day.

She just curled up under the covers, softly crying in her pillow.

Ruthless.

She was so ruthless in the war.

And she was so selfish towards Draco.

She deserves this.

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"I said that doesn't happen anyway, never mind." He trudged into the bedroom, and waved at the dresser to find an outfit to change into. Something that would blend in.

[gorgonfondness]

Mia takes Draco's shirt off and finds her pink robe.

Still keeping her hair up.

"While we're out, would you like to see the springs? They're not a hot springs, but they are lovely."

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"Oh yes, are they close by?" As he got trousers on, and then a nice shirt. Any robes or coat would be over top.

[gorgonfondness]

Well, a robe wouldn't be terribly out of place, but he looks fine as is.

She nods and, indicating with her hand, says, "Just a few steps north of the village, to the eastern side. On the west side of the village is Dyne's Monument."

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He'd prefer it, so a robe gets placed over the top. Just more familiar to him.

"I suppose we have to walk?" Draco remarked idly as he smoothed down the front of his robes, tucking his wand in a pocket.

[gorgonfondness]

"Yes, but it's a nice walk, and not nearly as long as our walk from Vane to Meribia."

She pulls on her shoes and ties them, then stands, smoothing down the front of her own robe.

"Ready to go?"

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"Oh all right, and yes." He glanced over to see Alhena had finished her meal, and was trotting over to him.

Walk? We go out?

"Guess we can't stop her joining us, eh?" Draco remarked to Mia as he scritched the wolf cub's head. She certainly was growing a lot. Got a ways before she'll be as big as Moon's, but getting there.

[gorgonfondness]

"It'll be good for her to go out and get some exercise. Besides, I'm sure Alex and Luna would love to see her."

Some scritches from Mama before they go outside.

Not far is the town square, where a crowd has gathered around Alex and Luna. Mia makes her way through a middle and there is the sound of joyful greeting and the sight of the two young women hugging.

Nall has been resting on the base of the statue of Althena, but flies up to see about the commotion.

"Hey, Mia! Draco!" he greets in his squeaky voice.

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Draco nodded pleasantly to Nall, "Good day, Nall." Alhena peered up quizzically at the dragon and gave a bark of greeting.

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"Oh, you're looking much better, Draco," Luna comments once she and Mia pull apart.

Nall flutters down a little to be face-to-face with Alhena and says, "Hello," in response to the bark.

Alex gives Draco a nod of greeting.

Quiet, but with kind green eyes.

What is it about those heroes and their green eyes?

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Draco has no idea, and wondering if Alex was part of some complicated prophecy. Or ever been called a Chosen one.

Alhena leaned forward to sniff at Nall with interest.

Kitty? Smells a little like one.

Draco pasted on a smile for Luna at that for the reminder, "Thank you, nice to meet you formally, Luna."

[gorgonfondness]

Well, some people did make a big deal about the green eyes.

Nall scowls at Alhena and says, "I'm not a cat."

Alex smiles brightly while Luna says, "We're sorry that we didn't speak to you before. Will you be attending the Burg festival?"

"We would be happy to have you," the former Dragonmaster quietly adds.

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Draco traded a glance with Mia, "We're planning on it, I believe?"

Alhena sniffed toward Nall again, Not kitty? What are you?"

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Mia nods and says, "Yes, we plan to be here for it."

Nall puffs out his chest and proudly says, "I'm a dragon."

Luna crouches down, making kissing sounds to bring Alhena closer.

"And who is this cutie?" she asks.

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Alhena sniffed at him, What's that? But she was then distracted by Luna calling her over. She happily padded over, her little tongue lolling.

"That's Alhena," Draco remarked, "It's a tradition in my family to name after stars. Means shining or bright. Obviously Mia liked the name as well."

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Luna ends up blushing the tiniest bit, but it's hardly noticeable, as she's busy scritching Alhena.

"Will your family be coming to the Burg festival?" Nall asks in all his insensitivities.

Mia looks a little concerned and goes, "Nall...."

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Draco shut down at that, and just gave a curt, "No."

He then said, "Going go get some air." And walked a little distance away from them.

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Alex reaches out and grabs Nall by the scruff of his neck.

"What? What'd I say?" Nall asks.

"The wrong thing," Luna replies, a scowl on her face.

Mia goes after Draco, staying a few steps away from him to give him some space.

"They don't know. I didn't tell them, didn't tell anyone here. Nall can be insensitive at times, but he honestly didn't mean any harm."

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"Maybe not, but I could have done without that reminder." He bitterly replied, looking away from her. Eyes were dry though.

[gorgonfondness]

"I know," she quietly says.

There's a rather long pause before she adds, "I'm sorry."

In the end, it's her fault.

If it wasn't for her, he would still have his family.

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Draco shook his head, and replied, "For what? They probably would find problems with anyone I fell in love with. Most wouldn't bother with me after the war. Either because I was partly responsible for the Dark Lord's death, or because the fact I was a Death Eater."

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A little sigh and then, "It's not fair for you to choose, and I'm sorry because I care about you and worry when things like this happen to you."

Especially when she's part of the problem.

Another pause, and then, "When do you plan to go back to get your things?"

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"I don't know. Soon enough when I know I don't have to worry about the Ministry coming after me. Or surviving Death Eaters." Pessimistic, but he's being realistic.

[gorgonfondness]

She cautiously steps a little closer.

"Do you want me to come with you?"

Because she does.

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"If you want to. Should still be safer than it was before. And since I couldn't stop you from showing up there during it, you might as well."