[center][i][h3]Cecilia[/h3][/i][/center]

[b]“Guard this… now, go…”[/b]

Yggdrasil placed the orb into Cecilia's hand, which bathed the immediate vicinity in a spectacular, golden light. Although it was pleasing to look at and hold, it seemed like a rather mundane item for someone as decorated as her to protect. Cecilia surmised that the stone had to hold a magic of great importance, else Yggdrasil would not have bothered. Then a thought crossed her mind. What if the stone was a Legend Relic? One of the ancient artifacts said to empower the wielder with the spirit of the Seven Heroes? She'd never considered that the relics were, in fact, more than myth. Despite her curiosity, she waved her thoughts behind. Her superior had given her a simple task, and she was expected to see it fulfilled. 

Cecilia tucked the golden stone into a pouch, secure under the folds of her robes. Although Yggdrasil's ever-so direct instructions told her just what she needed to do, she did wish the knight could put things into context for her once in a while. However, it became clear why the stone required her attention when a smooth-faced Intelligence officer arrived to elaborate on their duty.

"As if it would be safer in my care than under lock and key in a treasure room..." she mumbled to herself.

[color=00aeef]"...want me to look after it? If I put it in my pocket, it will be invisible too,"[/color] Tori's voice brought Cecilia back to attention, to which she replied with a curt, "No." 

It was nothing personal. In Cecilia's line of work, you learned to be suspicious, inquisitive. The number of individuals you could trust shrunk dramatically. Be as it may, she felt more comfortable having the stone where she knew she could see it. Not to mention Yggdrasil had given to her specifically. 

"I will hold onto the orb, but I have something else for you to do that could make good use of your talents. Blend in with the masses. See if you can learn anything of the rebels that are supposed to take it. Report back to me if you hear anything. I'll preside over the execution with the soldiers." 

Cecilia turned to leave when a dull [i]KBOOM[/i] echoed through the hall. She doubled her pace, throwing herself out the door to the open air of the street. Above the city, one of the towers was coming down, crumbling upon itself where an explosion must have triggered the collapse.

"Shit!" The rebels may be making their move. Cecilia ran to the nearest soldier, pulling him around by the shoulder.

"What happened?! Are the rebels attacking?"