Mateo was never more grateful that he'd decided to take suppressants this heat week than when he heard about what had happened to Seth. He was supposed to be working for the rest of the day but news travelled fast in the castle and there were a few people talking about it that Mateo happened to overhear. The thunderbird blanched and nearly dropped the book in his hand, fumbling to catch it. He was a little shocked and definitely saddened but almost before those feelings could register his mind jumped to Rhys. There was no doubt in Mateo's mind that he needed to go to him and as fast as he could. He put up a hasty sign on his desk, something to the effect of not being able to check out books today but people were welcome to browse, before he raced off to Rhys' office. There was a chance Rhys would be in his suite but he was more likely to be at work so Mateo figured he'd check there first.
Reaching the door in record time, he knocked on it hard, knowing Rhys would have found out before he did. "Rhys? I'm comin' in." The warning was really only so Rhys could drop whatever warding he'd put up since Mateo was already getting out the key he'd been given and unlocking the door. He was through it a moment later, shoving it closed behind him and automatically pulling Rhys into a tight hug. "I just heard. I'm so sorry, mano." He swallowed hard and just held onto the witch, knowing there wasn't much he could do to help but just wanting to be there for him regardless.
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