During Vanitas's absence.
Each day, the guilt in Ezra's heart remained steadfast. A genuine regret lingered in his actions, and if possible, he would've done anything to stop the impulses he'd indulged in during the university attack.
Still, he chose to take accountability.
By ensuring the sins he committed would not be meaningless—no matter how hypocritical that might have seemed.
Because that was all he could afford to do.
"What are you planning to do now? Drop out of the candidacy?"
Silas, seated across from him, had been in the room the whole time. They currently occupied Professor Vanitas's office during his absence. His lectures were canceled for the month. It was unfortunate, but they still had homework anyway.
With permission, they chose to work here.
"No." Ezra shook his head. "I will see to it my name will start to go up from here."
