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“Kiran! Would you like to take a walk with me?” The calm, steady voice rang out behind him, making Corrin turn slightly to see Abel. The green-haired man waved, beckoning the king-turned-summoner forward.
“Of course! Just a moment, Abel.” Corrin sighed, taking that moment to wonder just what his life was becoming. He was home, his husband laughing at some adorable thing Kana had done that morning, and then… He was her, in Askr. No friends, no family, no… no husband and adorable daughters to keep him sane. He walked over to Abel with a small smile. “Let’s go then. Mornings are the best times to go to markets, yes?”
Abel nodded with a soft chuckle, leading the summoner out into the not yet busy streets of Askr. “Normally yes. Est and I would get customers more around lunchtime. More people out during that time of day.”
Corrin nodded, looking around at the subdued streets. “Calm and peaceful…” He smiled. Ever since he had taken on the name of Kiran, with only the royals of Askr and Anna knowing who he really is, he’d found that he relaxed more. Sure, the expectations of being this all-powerful summoner were great indeed, but… That was all he was expected to be. Not a king, not a brother, not a mediator between two families who still rarely saw eye-to-eye. He could be himself around very few, and relax around even fewer.
Abel’s quiet laugh broke Corrin out of his thoughts. “You seem a bit lost, Kiran. Is everything alright?” He frowned, gently tugging on Corrin’s sleeve to get him to stop walking.
Corrin glanced back at him, a small, sad smile stretching his lips. “I’m okay, Abel. Just… thinking about home. About if I’ll ever actually see my little girls again.” He sighed, looking over at the man who now had a slightly concerned expression.
“Little girls? But you’re so…”
“Young? Me and my husband adopted them. War makes orphans, Abel. And if I can help some of them…” Corrin just shook his head. “It’s also strange to be in a place where no one really knows you. Sure, they know Kiran, but do they really know me? Just a thought, though.” He smiled at Abel, walking out of the alley. “Come on! We’re wasting daylight here!”
Abel smiled fondly at the young summoner, catching up with him easily. “Don’t go too fast, now! I’m not as young as I used to be.” He chuckled, leading Corrin through the markets to find some of the less-traveled shops.
And for a moment, Corrin knew everything would turn out well.