He was seventeen too.
Well, it seemed kinky, but he and Devon had some bit of resemblance.
Firstly, their names started with the letter 'D' and ended with 'N', they didn't seem to care, and now they were both seventeen.
"I'm seventeen too," Drahon said and grinned.
Devon made a face of surprise.
"You're seventeen too? Damn, I had guessed you'd be eighteen," he said.
Drahon smiled.
"This is technically the first time I'm having a conversation with someone whereas I wanted it."
Devon shrugged. "Me too."
An awkward silence followed, and then it seemed like the both of them were trying to muster out words.
"This game is a redemption, you know," Drahon said. "Finally, I can be like a normal kid and have friends."
Devon smiled.
"That's my aim too, at least to someone from my background."
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The wind rustled now as they walked through the middle of the towering. Some of the other players were laughing sheepishly, like they had lost it.
