While Tristan was proud of Bryce for being able to standup for himself and knowing what he wanted, Adelaide was heartbroken. This boy was seven and yet, he went through so much. His parents abandoned him, he fought monsters when he should have been playing with other kids instead, he saw his idol murder his friend, then saw his idol barely escape the claws of death only to be asked to kill him. This was unfair. Life dealt that boy a hand no person should have ever played. And yet, he somehow still has the strength to smile. That kid is stronger than she and Tristan combined could ever be.
When morning came, Bryce was ready to hear the story without a doubt this time.
When Tristan finally sat down ready to talk, Adelaide and Bryce were all ears.
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