but down here, i'm so alone with my fear

Minoth was an objectively interesting individual. In private, he was outspoken, yet measured; opinionated, yet respectful. In public - the higher society of this place called the Praetorium - he was timid, tight-lipped; indicative of feeling only in the slightest alterations of his posture.

(But he had so, so many feelings and opinions.)

Alvis found it his objective to observe Alrest before pursuing anything so demanding as a prime directive, and the Blade he'd been awakened, apparently, alongside provided ample opportunity to pursue that goal calmly, and without undue altercation.

What would he do when Alvis, inevitably, disappeared?

And what would Alvis?