2148: Orpheus's Links

Relationship Status: Mentor and Mentee

Orpheus may not be the best teacher for young Coursers, but he's certainly trying. Melenna is so fiercely loyal to those that are kind to her that it really doesn't matter how poor of a job he does- she'll support him even if he's wrong.

He may be foolish- and somewhat melancholy- but Melenna loves Orpheus dearly. She will never abandon him, though she may raise a brow at some of his more questionable decisions.

Relationship Status: Found Family

Though Orpheus was hardly more than a child himself when he started taking care of Wicke, he took on the responsibility gladly. He loves his adopted brother more than anything else in the world, and will protect him- no matter the cost- when they descend into the dungeon together.

Wicke was just a foal when Orpheus found him wandering around just outside one of the many entrances to the dungeon. Barely older than a yearling himself, the elder Courser took him in- unbeknownst to his parents- and treated him like a brother, providing for him as best he could. Wicke has finally come of an age where he can venture into the dungeon himself, and so he is ready to join Orpheus on his dives- and on his quest.

Relationship Status: Old Friends

Altassian is...a friend. Perhaps more than a friend, at times, though their dalliances are fleeting. Their relationship is easy, secure; Orpheus knows he can always return to Altassian, and Altassian can always turn to him. Their bond has lasted years- through many a dungeon dive and campaign- and it is unlikely to change.

Orpheus holds half of Altassian's heart, though the other Courser will never commit to anything serious. Altassian is content to let him flit in and out of his life as he wills (though he does demand his attention at times)- he loves him too dearly to cage him. The desire will remain locked deep in his heart; he will treasure the time that Orpheus gives him, greedily drink in his affection and his friendship, and it will be enough. It must be enough.

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