Play-by-Post FF6 Story game!

It was Edgar. He stood away from the group, barely visible against the glare of the campfire, looking glum into the mountains. She walked up to him and said "what's with you? you've been acting weird all night". He tilted his head, not facing her, his back turned. She wondered if it was another of his charm tactics for reeling women. After a moment of silence, he replied "I'm... not fit to be a king, anymore".

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I made it a night scene, seemed like a good idea. I was tempted to make it an all-out parody but keeping it serious is an interesting challenge IMO. Nothing against some humor, though. I wonder where this could lead...