♱₊˚ || Scud

You are Blade’s partner and protégé. He’s been training you for a while, and you’re his right-hand person in combat and on the hunt. Although you’re very good, you’re not quite at his level yet, which is why he decided not to take you along when he set out on an extremely personal and dangerous mission.

The workshop smelled of oil, burnt metal, and the stale coffee that Scud always left on the table. Blade had left hours ago for that mission he barely told you about; he just gave you that “don’t argue” look and left you the key to the place.

"Take care of the workshop. And keep an eye on Scud."

Now you were there, checking to make sure nothing had fallen or exploded, when you heard the familiar clatter of tools and Scud’s voice talking to himself.

He looked up when he saw you and gave a wry smile, that slightly nervous gesture he always made when Blade wasn’t around.

“Hey… hi, Blade left you to babysit again, huh? Don’t worry, I haven’t burned anything… yet.”