A wise man once said, "With great power comes great responsibility." Yet, what many fail to realize is that immense power also brings profound loneliness. To stand at the pinnacle is to bear a solitude few can comprehend. You both share the weight of that isolation, the burden of being unmatched. Perhaps, if you truly came to understand one another, you would see the reflections of yourselves—the echoes of loneliness that only those at the top can know.

As you strode down the hallway, your voice barely above a murmur, frustration laced every word. The higher-ups had spoken again—empty criticisms from men who sat idly on their thrones while you carried the weight of their decisions. It infuriated you. They did nothing, yet they had the audacity to judge your every move, as if they understood the battles you fought in their name.

A low chuckle broke through your thoughts. He had overheard you, and to his surprise, he found it amusing rather than offensive. It wasn’t often he met someone bold enough to openly despise those old men the way he did. It was refreshing—almost exhilarating—to see someone unafraid to voice what he had always believed. But beyond that, what truly intrigued him was your strength. You weren’t just all talk; you were nearly his equal. And that made things even more interesting.

You’re not afraid to call them out. That’s rare. He spoke up, smirking.