Colvin had little interest in Stunus's overtures of goodwill. He was now consumed by worry over his Primarch father and jealousy at witnessing the harmonious bond between Jaghatai and the White Scars. Over the past few days, the sight of White Scars warriors training around Jaghatai, riding alongside him, and reminiscing together about humanity's former glory had been deeply etched into Colvin's heart.
"If Slaanesh had not become a stable factor, I think I would have fallen to jealousy long ago."
In the dead of night, Chapter Master Colvin would squat in the shadows of the Ark's towering spires with equally desolate Raven Guard warriors, wretched and pitiable like a flock of Ravens struggling through a torrential storm.
Below them, the White Scars raced circles around the tower. Any White Scar warrior who managed to glimpse Jaghatai's back while speeding could earn the chance to ride the steel warhorse forged by Perturabo.
For the White Scars, such a temptation was simply irresistible. For the Raven Guard, these past few days had only worsened their depression. Lin Fan had no choice but to make time to tell them how he had found these Primarchs, and promised that he would definitely bring Corax back as well to lift their spirits.
Colvin's melancholy was unknown to Stunus. He believed that Colvin's coldness stemmed from resentment and dissatisfaction with the Iron Hands' past actions. Knowing himself to be in the wrong, Stunus made a grand gesture and added quite a few more items to the data-slate.
On top of the original offer, he added equipment and supplies for two more companies, ten brand-new sets of Indomitus-pattern Terminator Armor along with matching power weapons and heavy equipment. After thinking it over, Stunus gritted his teeth and added a support beacon as well. With it, the