Mattheo gazed pensively upon the Black Lake, contemplating to drown himself into its engulfing depths. His father had punished him for yet another mission failure.

You tried to hide yourself, but his gaze locked with yours. You could sense the anguish and despair in his eyes. The sight of blood and bruises all over his face and disheveled attire only worsening his state.

"Please leave." He muttered in a demanding tone. Before you could say anything, he leaped into the lake.