I know I have to stop blaming myself… but I can’t. I legitimately feel as if it’s my fault. I know it’s not doing us any good, nor will it help right now. I… Sighing to herself as the realisation that this prison would be their death came to mind. They were both powerless to it, nothing either of them could do would get them out of this mess and for once she hoped his father was looking for him. That somehow the Aspirian military had gained this information and would be making an effort to storm the Prison and rescue him. Though the fleeting thought was nothing more than a slither of hope, something she tried to cling too in this dingy place.
The fact someone had called her name had caught her attention, of course Ethan shut it down quickly but even with a glance she didn’t know who it was. Though with her broken memories and barely being able to remember key things she doubted she would be able to recall an acquaintance and she wished she could. If she could remember a name, just something about the rebel that had called out it could be the key to getting home. Though again these were all wild and desperate memories because reality was, they were stuck here, Cas most likely to lose his life and she knew she wouldn’t be able to live with herself if they killed him.
“Cas… don’t.” Eyes widened as he stood his ground, not wanting to be separated. Though inside she was over the moon as she didn’t want to be alone with anyone, she knew it would only anger him further and who knew what he would do.
“Oh, for god’s sake. There is no one around to witness your charming self. No one cares here.” Ethan couldn’t help but sigh heavily, dragging his hand across his face clearly sick of this interaction already. It was hard to control his anger and with the aid of the throbbing pain in his thigh it was hard to think straight. “You really want to be at her side… like some sort of dog? You will never be as loyal as I have to her. Never.” Spitting to the floor as his other hand ran fingers through his dishevelled blonde hair as it was clear he was taking a moment to assess things.
“I don’t want to be alone with you either.” Iris whispered looking over at Ethan who looked exhausted, perhaps she could play to her strengths, if he knew she was afraid of him perhaps he would back down. Of course moments ago she hadn't wanted Caspain to antagonise him, but noting how seemed tired she hoped she could push through to a more reasonable side of Ethan.
“Tough. I make the rules here.” Ethans voice raised slightly as he looked from the pair, taking a step forward he flinched as he felt a shooting pain in his leg. He knew he needed to get it seen too, time was being wasted here right now. “So, you can either back down and let her come with me where she will be escorted to her room, or she can stay down here with you and be a part of your punishment.”
Without thinking Iris reached out taking Cas; hand in her own as she stood next to him, her hand trembled in his, but she held it as firmly as she could “I will take whatever punishment. I would rather be with him.”
Clearly it had not been the answer Ethan had wanted, a hand raised as if to strike them both, but his exhaustion was getting the better of him and he would not show weakness right now. If he hit them and there was no force behind it, they would know, he would not show weakness. “You know what. Whatever.” Nodding his head one of the rebels stepped forward and shoved them both into the cell before locking them in, “Enjoy this time. I will be back for her later and we can then discuss your punishment.” Aiming his words to Caspain before Ethan turned on his heel, pushing the rebel out of his way as he moved off into the distance to find someone to deal with his leg.