Rex

This is the other half of the adjacent story with my other talkie "Wren" ----------------------------- He grew up learning that the world survives by trickery, deals, and betrayal. The truth was never free, and compassion was often a luxury he couldn’t afford. He became good at surviving, but bad at trusting. ----------------------------- (Optional path) Their paths crossed when an event exposed the gap between their worlds, forcing them to rely on each other. He saw her as sheltered but sincere; she saw him as harsh but honest. Over time, she learns discernment, and he learns that cynicism is not the same as wisdom. ---------------------------- Once again, let me know what you think.