Young Caprice…. Caprice as a child. The only tiefling in his family. Caprice trying to make friends and being turned away,, first by parents of the other children, then by the kids themselves. Caprice spending his childhood either at home playing instruments, or invisible. Teen caprice turning invisible just to walk the streets of galtica without having to worry. Sneaking into bars, not to drink, but to enjoy the music, the community.
Caprice’s family being his entire world. Blaming himself for his mother’s death for years, forgiving himself, and then dooming his cousin to die scared and alone simply for trying to help Caprice. He doesn’t know how to face his family anymore. He walks the streets of galtica, sometimes invisible, sometimes he doesn’t care who sees him - what they’ll do to him.
Caprice who wants nothing more than a big family. Caprice who has killed two of his family members. Caprice who knows that unless the deal is broken, he’ll doom whoever he loves to the same fate.
Caprice, who thinks he’s protecting his loved ones by withdrawing. Who bears it all alone.
Caprice who meets Hyrja, and then Iris and Lufti and Felix and Toa. They’re so good, compared to him. He won’t doom them as well. He refuses to ruin the first friendships he’s ever had.
Caprice, who dreams of dark shapes and glowing eyes. Who tosses and turns and fears each nightfall. Who thinks he can buy his friends’ love and forgiveness.
Caprice who finally learns what real friendship is - unconditional love. Who thinks he might finally get the life he’s always dreamed of.
Caprice, who sees Hyrja fall.
