[she doesn't know that the world is turning just for her]

skill: [none]

When the voting had concluded, and Nottin had addressed the entirety of Dawnbreak as the newest Pillar, Euphemia found it difficult to move.

So, she stayed right where she was, ass planted on the ground. It was almost as if she believed if she didn’t move, then no one would be able to perceive her or know she was there. The wolves dispersed, the ghost of Genghis acknowledged and accepted. Euphemia was in limbo, not exactly sure what had just happened and how to process it.

The maiden was suddenly hyper-aware of every mistake she had ever made, that led up to this embarrassment. She should have been more involved in the pack’s politics beforehand, demonstrating an interest in leadership from early on. She should have committed herself to the Pillar of Courage, instead of pledging her life to botany and the healing arts. Should have made better friends with those members of Dawnbreak that were not made of the same sinew and bone as she. Should have, should have, should have…

Euphemia hadn’t given a single thought to the expression written across her visage until Vidarr interrupted her mental spiral. He didn’t bother saying anything either, only motioned for them to move the side. Out of the center stage, where she had so desperately sought invisibility and anonymity.

The silvered fae looked up at the giant northerner, absolutely unsure what her response should be. Was this something that others would consider devastating? Should she even be able to look at him in those big, baleful eyes? Or should she have pride, or be obstinate about such a result? After all, it did feel heinous that anyone should be considered more capable of serving Dawnbreak than she, even Nottin. Look at Dalmatia, look at Dalmatia’s vote… Tiberii, Isaiah...

and then look at Aurelia.

Yeah, I… Phia muttered finally, absently. I gotta get out of here, and she stood up, allowing herself to be directed where ever he thought best.

Clearly, her own instincts couldn’t be trusted.

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