"First off, I would like you to take care of my tiger. Does that sound reasonable?" Lyon's voice remained calm as he asked and before waiting for a reply he continued. "Second... and this isn't really a request, I would like you to keep this sword. Don't worry, this blade has killed less than you think."

The tiger walked towards Mortimer and layed at his feet, as if now attached to him.

"Thirdly, there will be someone who will come looking for you. They will hold more potential and will hold a stronger presence than me. You will know when you meet them..." Lyon paused before his final request. "And lastly, try and forgive me for what I have brought you. As well, forgive yourself as you are not responsible for what happened."

Mortimer knew full well he couldn't refuse lyon. Resignedly he nodded at the sword. "F-fine...I'll take care of your tiger...and I'll keep your sword...but we both know...forgiveness is not that easy." Mortimer waited for a minute allowing the sword a chance to respond before setting off back towards his home, scooping up his severed arm on the way there. If he managed to reattach it in time, it would most definately leave a scar. He would have to keep that forever as a reminder of what he could not do. Setting down the rocky mountain path he made ready to clean his his home, he would have a new student soon, and this time Mortimer was determined to teach him properly.

"I did not expect you to forgive me easily, but I hope you do forgive me one day. Take care of yourself Mortimer." As Lyon's spoke, his voice was fading. It was clear that the connection would soon be broken and Lyon would no longer be able to communicate to Mortimer. "I thank you for all you did and I have faith in all that you will do." Lyon's voice was almost completely faded at this point. "Take care my friend." After the last words, Lyon's voice had completely faded.

As Mortimer walked, the tiger followed him. Eager to see where he would spend his days, though sad of the loss of his previous owner.

[Anything to add? Or are we finished here?]

-End-

Both: 3SP, 2MP and 300,000 Drachma