Guilty as Charged

[BlueberryBlast]

Those who woke up the next morning and came to the docks of Osrona might have a shock of a sight. A large amount of blood pooling around what appeared to be a young teenager. A Teraphim, with pale white skin and dark black hair. When approached, it appeared that the teenager was lying down next to a golden bird cage. A sapphire crystal shard, jagged and coated in similar ichor, laid next to the cage itself.

The young teenager was, of course, dead at the time. His body cooled, his eyes closed, his expression remained calm, yet slightly frowning.  Notably, his clothes were in slight disarray. His pants rolled up, his sleeves also. His shirt unbuttoned.

If one observed more, they'd know why-

'Guilt' was written upon the right forearm.
'Joy' was written upon the opposing forearm.
'Mercy' was found on the right calf.
'Headache' was found on the left.
And finally, though written in a much messier and uneven manner,
'Failure', Written on the chest.

The bird cage was otherwise untouched, left to sit there, for someone to find.
Something happened, but at least no one else got hurt during whatever it was that did. Maybe it was even self-inflicted.

((Just a note as to what I did with the character, so people don't think I just up and vanished. I want to thank everyone who interacted with Endimion. Thanks! Was fun. Also don't worry, this was thought of a lot before doing it, even prior to other IC.))

[vanity]

They who find the body refer to the succor bird's owner.
It is the prince, third to see the teraphim's remains.

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"I promised that I could silence your woes.
I am sorry, for I knew not that I was lying to you.
Farewell, restless teraphim."

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Under the Prince's request and personal funding,
Endimion - once prisoner to Osrona - receives a worthy burial.

Following the events, he'd retreat into his secluded tower of the Castle for the better part of a week.
Letters pile on, and messages go without reply to no exception.

[BabyFatJesus]

A delayed response to this comes from a surprising location.
From the direction of woods and beyond, arrives a tear drop woven together using strands made entirely of emerald colored crystals.

Along with it, a brief unsigned letter.

Do not feel sorry, little prince.

Endi has only just found his Way.

His woes are no longer yours,

As, at the end, his emotions broke free.

You wouldn't understand.