#runnan

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A little imagining on how asking Runnan could have gone.

"Runnan, there is something I need you to do," said Callum, resolute.

"What is it?"

"Kill me," said Callum with a breath.

"What?" asked the Assasin.

"No-Not-Not right now, later."

"Why?" asked Runnan perplexed. Callum took a breath.

"What do you know about Aaravos?"

"I know what I've heard and what you've told me."

"What have you heard?"

"He's a great evil, a manipulator, pitting everyone against each other to ensure chaos reigns in this world." Callum's breath was shaky.

"Do you know what he does to those who use dark magic?"

"He "gifted" humans dark magic, and in turn they became devoted to him." Runnan's eyebrow was raised, what was Callum getting at?

"Well, that's partially true." Callum steeled himself and continued. "When Rayla and I were at the Starscraper they explained it. Apparently, using Dark magic creates a hole in your spirit, which Aaravos can use to access control of people. I used...dark magic before-but it was only twice, and I just turned some chains into snakes in order to save people."

Runnan looked a little surprised; true, he thought humans were all capable of this a while ago, but Callum...he was good. Rayla loved him, yet she must've loved him despite this. He guessed if she could still see the good in him, he could try to look past this as well. The boy was able to look past him killing his father after all.

"Anyways," Callum continued. "Even because of that, Aaravos has controlled me in the past. It's the reason we're all in this mess."

"I already told you to stop blaming yourself," said Runnan. Was Callum hoping to atone? Why ask to be killed?

"I know, it's just...at the starscraper I did a ritual to expell all that darkness so he wouldn't be able to do it anymore."

"Callum, what are you getting at?"

"The downside is...if I use dark magic again it won't be a small amount like last time, I'll be...fully corrupted. It would be so easy for him to possess me, even if he was trapped." There was some silence. "There is a spell that can imprison Aaravos, but it's dark magic."

"You want me to cut him off." Runnan finally understood.

"I asked Rayla before if it came to this, but I know she doesn't want to, I also know how much this will hurt her. I want you to relieve her of that burden, don't make her kill the one she loves."

"Understood, I'll do it," said Runnan. Callum still looked downcast, knowing what was to come. Runnan put a hand on Callum's shoulder "She'll come to understand your choice."

I would just like to remind everyone that Callum had most of season 2 to come to terms with Harrow’s death, whilst Ezran found out by accident. Also, Callum and Rayla never told him about the quasar diamonds or the magic coins. And when Ezran found the arrow which delivered news of Harrow’s death in Zubeia’s treasure room, he was angry. One of the few times we’ve seen as such. #Put em together and what have you got?#

Rayla: the bad thing, is that he's the one who thought you, so you don't get to use it as a normal teenager.

Ethari: *Snort*

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