blueeyedflyboy (blueeyedflyboy) wrote in mollynet, @ 2012-09-11 21:38:00 |
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Entry tags: | balfour vallet |
September Event: Balfour's backstory
Balfour was born to a wealthy family in the countryside, nobles with great aspirations, great plans for both of their sons. They gave him everything in hopes that he would grow up right, would take on the role they wanted for him.
Balfour was a disgrace to their family, however, too weak, too soft to fulfill their dreams. He insisted on wasting family money rather than stepping forward into the military role they had chosen for him, a lieutenant in the army. He wasted time and money, bringing no real value to the family name, only shame.
Only shame. It was planned, even, for him to replace his brother, take his place when he was chosen as an Airman, a dragon rider. He was jealous of his brother, of his place among the dragon-riders of his country, and before long, he did take his place, acting very much like he didn’t want it.
And Balfour? He was a good actor, growing up in a noble family. He had to be, to convince everyone that he was just a good boy, a sweet, kind boy who missed his brother.
The truth was, he hated his brother and wanted to be him, wanted to take his place.
He got what he wanted.