♅ 66th Ash, Year 121, A.O.S ♅
Company: Richard and Stefan| Thoughts: Richard: My son is a mess| Mood: Richard: Irritated
Company: Richard and Stefan| Thoughts: Richard: My son is a mess| Mood: Richard: Irritated
Richard took a moment to process everything that went on as he sat down in his study; he took the drink from Stefan nodding a thank you as he listened intently. He sighed "I know this might be too much to ask but, I need your help..." Richard immediately sipped his drink as he sat down, beckoning Stefan to a seat as he looked deeply into his eyes.
"I believe your the only person who can help my son now, I tried everything from when he was but... He needs a friend" He took a sip off his drink once more as he sighed. It was obvious he was stressed, the way his shoulders shook as he took a deep breath, made him wonder was he pulling a facade when he was attempting to stay calm. Eventually, he calmed himself and spoke"Every day, I have to live with the fact, knowing that one day Tobias might do something stupid and I won't be able to defend him, not for much longer. I already tried my hardest; I know I need to do something about it before..." He paused.
He could feel himself pour out in tears again, but he resisted; he tried to hold back as if he was pretending to be strong, but how much more could a father take? "I don't feel like my son has told me everything though, he struggles to open up sometimes... What if the coven did something to him that was unforgivable." He sighed, closing his eyes once more "Will you help Tobias? You two, your so much alike that I think he could learn alot from you, Stefan..." He said with a smile.
It was true, Tobias did grow up poor, only to be enriched by Richard; Stefan had the same upbringing, except they were different. Tobias had always been given a choice, but had always made the wrong ones. He was a young fool, not knowing the world as much as he did today. Atleast one thing, Tobias knew he fucked up the first time. He was never going to make the same mistakes as he did again; this was the last straw. The line that would finally be drawn by the other man as he opened his mouth again "Although, I did encourage Tobias last time and... I'm in a bit of a predicament. I'm under watch of the state at the moment, we both got carried away with our use of magic, although I encouraged it, I thought communication by mesmer wouldn't hurt.". He said with a sigh as he shook his head "Although, my stupidity proved risky and almost got us both killed, now Tobias is the one who bares the burden. If he doesnt prove his loyalty to the Reconciliation, I will be executed..." A tear flowed down his cheek as he looked up at Stefan "I need someone to help me, I think you're that person, Stefan. A good heart, good mind and a dignified sense of character within you." He said with a smile.
"This is not Tobias' fault, it's simply mine, I should've been a better example as a father."
The maid, Henrietta came down stairs as he looked over at Richard "Master Tobias is awake, it seems he may be having night terrors yet again." He asked. Richard froze for a moment; the night terrors. He wondered how regular they came by, they happened at irregular intervals. One moment, Tobias was fine the next moment his mental health would fly off the hill. This had greatly affected Richard's mental health as he's still picking up the bits and pieces from his traumatic experience "Oh no, will this end..."
"Tobias Speech"
"Richard Speech"
