[i]Hear
I...
[center]Think
Please[/center]
[right]Feel
Hmm[/right]
[center]Why would[/center]
What about
[right]Could it be that[/right][/i]

[center][b]Enough.[/b][/center]

Aloa stared into the depths of the mines, a solemn expression adorning her normally neutral face. Her lips were pursed, as if disapproving, although she was attentive to everything. Visually, all was still and silent. But something lurked deep, deep within, and it beckoned to them. Whispers that would never reach hume ears danced in her elongated ones, though as she pondered whether she should give it any attention, a sneeze would catch her attention. She sighed.

Rubbing his nose, Vlyn let out a low groan, rubbing his shoulder soothingly. "[color=thistle]What's it waiting for?[/color]" He asked, frowning. "[color=thistle]There's no way it doesn't know we're here, and I'm pretty sure I felt Michel and a few other wanderers.[/color]"

To his surprise, his viera partner turned to him, arms crossed, and a surprisingly annoyed look on her face. "[color=plum]It calls for a fool to go forth, and yet it leaves us at a standstill--no,[/color]" She corrected herself. "[color=plum]It calls for her, but she will not listen. She recognizes the voice, yet her uncertainty will only serve as a hindrance. Venat's words ring true, it would seem.[/color]"

Vlyn clucked his tongue, raising an eyebrow at her. "[color=thistle]To...Shion?[/color]" He asked for confirmation. "[color=thistle]That thing is neither hume nor mortal, but you make it sound like a scorned lover.[/color]"

It wasn't intentional, but Vlyn was accurate. Leaning against the wall, Aloa contemplated her next move. She remained unaffected by its precense, though even now she could see the effects on the magicite exposed on the walls. Their glow was eerie, still, unmoving, very much like common stone. For such magicks to come to a complete halt was unnatural, though she knew better, as in truth they were fading.

A pair of footsteps alerted the pair that they were not alone. Vlyn immediately moved, though he was surprised to see a young girl with curious eyes. Aloa pushed herself off the wall, frowning. "[color=plum]What have you seen?[/color]" Aloa asked her.

Ren stared at the magicite for a moment, though managed to tear away her gaze long enough to look at Aloa. "[color=lime]There is no life, but to call it death is...inaccurate,[/color]" She mumbled, uncertain. "[color=lime]But there is something calling. Those without Her protection are spared it, but it has no interest in them.[/color]"

Vlyn rolled his eyes. "[color=thistle]The day a little hume can Hear better than I can...[/color]"

The girl blushed crimson, though she darted her eyes to the ground. "[color=lime]I...It's not that! Y-You're probably better than I am...[/color]" She stuttered, shaking her head. "[color=lime]I'm only here b-because Mistress Shion wanted to know if you learned anything...[/color]"

"[color=plum]Go back to Michel. If the worst comes, he can send you somewhere safe,[/color]" Aloa's words were sharp, causing Ren to wince.

Ren nodded, though as she lifted her head, something in the air seemed to change in the next second. The magicite around them shined brilliantly, causing the three to get on alert. Vlyn looked around, though he let out a yelp as a nearby stone exploded. He heard Ren scream, though as he turned, he felt a chill in the air. There it was! But why come to them now?! No, wait, this was different, it didn't feel like before at Raithwall's. Looking around, he let out a gasp as he saw the wind swirl around Ren. The girl clutched her head, eyes wide with horror, darkness etched on her skin.

Vlyn moved forward, surprised when Aloa would grab him. "[color=plum]Do you see that?![/color]" She asked, her own eyes wide.

What was it? Was it consuming her? No, wait, what was happening? The girl's head bobbed, although after a moment, she let out a disturbed laugh as the wind died around her. She examined her hands and body, letting out a sigh. "[color=#30FF3E]T[/color][color=#2EF446]h[/color][color=#2CE94E]i[/color][color=#2ADF56]s[/color] [color=#26C966]w[/color][color=#24BF6E]i[/color][color=#22B476]l[/color][color=#20AA7E]l[/color] [color=#1C948E]d[/color][color=#1A8A96]o[/color][color=#187F9E],[/color] [color=#146AAE]I[/color] [color=#1055BE]s[/color][color=#0E4AC6]u[/color][color=#0C3FCE]p[/color][color=#0A35D6]p[/color][color=#082ADE]o[/color][color=#061FE6]s[/color][color=#0415EE]e[/color][color=#020AF6],[/color]" She mused outloud, though her eyes landed on Aloa and Vlyn. "[color=#30FF3E]W[/color][color=#2EF942]e[/color] [color=#2CED4B]m[/color][color=#2BE74F]e[/color][color=#2AE253]e[/color][color=#29DC58]t[/color] [color=#27D061]a[/color][color=#26CA65]g[/color][color=#25C569]a[/color][color=#23BF6E]i[/color][color=#22B972]n[/color][color=#21B377],[/color] [color=#1FA87F]d[/color][color=#1EA284]o[/color] [color=#1C968C]w[/color][color=#1B9091]e[/color][color=#1A8B95]?[/color] [color=#177F9E]A[/color][color=#1679A2]h[/color][color=#1573A7],[/color] [color=#1368B0]b[/color][color=#1262B4]u[/color][color=#115CB8]t[/color] [color=#0F51C1]n[/color][color=#0E4BC5]o[/color][color=#0D45CA]t[/color] [color=#0A39D3]l[/color][color=#0934D7]i[/color][color=#082EDB]k[/color][color=#0728E0]e[/color] [color=#051CE9]t[/color][color=#0417ED]h[/color][color=#0311F1]i[/color][color=#020BF6]s[/color][color=#0105FA].[/color]" This force was different than before. Aloa narrowed her eyes, though the pair readied themselves as Ren stepped forward. "[color=#30FF3E]F[/color][color=#2EF942]e[/color][color=#2DF346]a[/color][color=#2CEE4A]r[/color] [color=#2AE352]n[/color][color=#29DD57]o[/color][color=#28D85B]t[/color][color=#27D25F],[/color] [color=#25C767]I[/color] [color=#23BC70]w[/color][color=#22B674]o[/color][color=#21B178]u[/color][color=#20AB7C]l[/color][color=#1FA681]d[/color] [color=#1D9B89]o[/color][color=#1C958D]n[/color][color=#1B9091]l[/color][color=#1A8A96]y[/color] [color=#187F9E]l[/color][color=#1679A2]i[/color][color=#1574A6]k[/color][color=#146EAB]e[/color] [color=#1263B3]t[/color][color=#115EB7]o[/color] [color=#0F53C0]s[/color][color=#0E4DC4]e[/color][color=#0D48C8]n[/color][color=#0C42CC]d[/color] [color=#0A37D5]a[/color] [color=#082CDD]m[/color][color=#0726E1]e[/color][color=#0621E5]s[/color][color=#051BEA]s[/color][color=#0416EE]a[/color][color=#0310F2]g[/color][color=#020BF6]e[/color][color=#0105FA].[/color]"

"[color=thistle]And you would have us play messenger?[/color]" Vlyn asked in disbelief.

She smiled, wagging her finger at him. "[color=#30FF3E]W[/color][color=#2FFB40]i[/color][color=#2EF843]t[/color][color=#2EF445]h[/color] [color=#2CED4B]t[/color][color=#2CEA4D]h[/color][color=#2BE650]i[/color][color=#2AE352]s[/color][color=#2ADF55],[/color] [color=#28D95A]I[/color] [color=#27D25F]c[/color][color=#26CE62]a[/color][color=#26CB65]n[/color] [color=#24C46A]g[/color][color=#24C06C]e[/color][color=#23BD6F]t[/color] [color=#22B674]t[/color][color=#21B377]o[/color] [color=#20AC7C]e[/color][color=#1FA87F]x[/color][color=#1FA581]a[/color][color=#1EA184]c[/color][color=#1D9E87]t[/color][color=#1D9B89]l[/color][color=#1C978C]y[/color] [color=#1B9091]w[/color][color=#1A8D94]h[/color][color=#198996]o[/color] [color=#18829B]I[/color] [color=#177CA1]w[/color][color=#1678A3]a[/color][color=#1675A6]n[/color][color=#1571A8]t[/color][color=#146EAB].[/color] [color=#1367B0]T[/color][color=#1263B3]h[/color][color=#1260B5]e[/color] [color=#1059BB]o[/color][color=#1056BD]f[/color][color=#0F52C0]f[/color][color=#0E4FC3]e[/color][color=#0E4BC5]r[/color] [color=#0C44CA]i[/color][color=#0C41CD]s[/color] [color=#0B3AD2]m[/color][color=#0A37D5]u[/color][color=#0933D7]c[/color][color=#0930DA]h[/color] [color=#0729DF]a[/color][color=#0725E2]p[/color][color=#0622E4]p[/color][color=#051FE7]r[/color][color=#051BEA]e[/color][color=#0418EC]c[/color][color=#0314EF]i[/color][color=#0311F1]a[/color][color=#020DF4]t[/color][color=#010AF7]e[/color][color=#0106F9]d[/color][color=#0003FC].[/color]" She stated sweetly, walking towards them.

Vlyn opened his mouth, but as she raised her hand, he then realized he was airborne. No, wait, he had been sent flying once more. He finally crashed into the ceiling, the familiar and unwelcome feeling of getting slammed filling his every nerve. He could see Aloa charge forward, though Ren deflected the attack rather easily. How? Ren had no such magicks--whatever was possessing her was surely behind it. As Aloa went in for a physical strike, Ren surprised her further, as she took the attack. Instead of being harmed, however, Aloa's claw seemed to split her into two people, both Rens smiling.

"[color=#30FF3E]I[/color] [color=#2DF247]s[/color][color=#2CEC4B]u[/color][color=#2BE650]p[/color][color=#2AE054]p[/color][color=#29DA59]o[/color][color=#27D45E]s[/color][color=#26CE62]e[/color] [color=#24C26B]i[/color][color=#23BC70]f[/color] [color=#21B079]y[/color][color=#1FA97E]o[/color][color=#1EA382]u[/color] [color=#1C978C]i[/color][color=#1B9190]n[/color][color=#1A8B95]s[/color][color=#198599]i[/color][color=#177F9E]s[/color][color=#1679A3]t[/color][color=#1573A7],[/color] [color=#1367B0]h[/color][color=#1261B5]o[/color][color=#115BBA]w[/color] [color=#0E4EC3]c[/color][color=#0D48C7]a[/color][color=#0C42CC]n[/color] [color=#0A36D5]I[/color] [color=#072ADE]s[/color][color=#0624E3]a[/color][color=#051EE8]y[/color] [color=#0312F1]n[/color][color=#020CF5]o[/color][color=#0106FA]?[/color]" The two stated, bringing out identical lotus flowers.