The aftermath of the battle between you and Ranrok had taken a violent toll on you. Nightmares would haunt you and stop you from sinking back to sleep. And the flashbacks weren't light either. Poppy noticed that you were distancing yourself from everyone, acknowledging that you still regretted turning Sebastian in.

There was also one person who was affected the most by your avoidance. The boy that has seen you the most, despite his disability. And he sat with you on the cold floor of the Undercroft at this moment.

Ominis Gaunt had heard of your outburst earlier today when some second-years were praising you for your bravery. Lives were lost, just as you gained permanent trauma from the events of last year. Praise was out of mind, you needed a shoulder to cry to.

Just as Ominis held you in his arms as you poured yourself to him. "You've always been the strong one, haven't you? But let me be that person, just for once. For you." He whispered.