POISON PARADISE / open, leaving

"Merihem!" Nero's voice wavered as he called out, bounding over to the scene before skidding to a halt next to the others. He wanted to ask the feline where he was going, why he was leaving, but he couldn't force the words out his throat. Instead he fell quiet, metaphorical brows knotting in a frown. "Please visit me..." They hadn't known each other long, but Nero considered Merihem a friend. He made him laugh, made his heart beat fast and face feel warm, and although Nero couldn't put a name to feelings, he knew he'd be sad to see the feline leave. He found himself looking at the ground as his first friend left the Ascendants, hoping that they'd be able to meet again.