It hadn't used to make him flinch and cringe. Instead, he'd tried harder to prove himself. To prove that he was just as capable as they were. To prove he was more capable. That he was just as strong, if not stronger. He thought he'd finally done it, too. He really had. He'd gained a position of authority, granted to him by a man absolutely everyone looked up to. He'd proven himself to be reliable and responsible, a good leader. For a time, the insults had died down. The slurs had all but vanished... read more
