[center][img]https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjQ0LmE1OTc0MC5WbUZyYXcsLC4wAAAAAAAA/blowup-personal-use.regular.png[/img] [h2]Li’Kalla[/h2] [i]Goddess of Rain[/i] 5 FP, 5 MP[/center] [hr] Galbar was a massive and ever-expanding place, with a new continent quite literally appearing and sending waves that would cover a jagged island momentarily. It annoyed Vakk how these gods were doing so much within a short span of time, or what he could assume anyways. He took to the sky to avoid any further annoyance, and to allow him to further think of the answer to the riddle that kept Vakk out of his refuge. Though, his thoughts were torn on the numerous ways he could torture Eurysthenes for the answer rather than actually doing anything else. However, his mind cleared when he came across a gateway, a ring of marble spewing out clouds, one he had not known existed and from the power of a goddess he had not formally met. Vakk recognizes the power of Li’Kalla, apparently, the Architect has done some good by allowing the gods to instinctively know each other. A sinister smile crept upon his face once more as he crawled up to the gateway to the realm that lay with celestials. It was a small entrance, but there was no place that could keep the likes of Vakk out, especially when he felt the need to commit himself. The Lord of Talk plunged his tendrils forth and began to crawl through the gateway, quickly moving with the ferocity of a war god. Soon, he arrived in the realm of the fragile and already broken goddess of Li’Kalla. Past the thick plumes of clouds, past the steam that would burn the skin off of lesser beings, there was a lake. And where there was a Lake was ashore. Only a single presence could be felt in the newly created Sphere -- That of the Goddess of Rain. She was sitting on the shore with knees drawn up to her chest. She was resting her head on her knees and staring at the Lake. Suddenly she tensed up and what had been a relaxing position became a defensive one. [color=steelblue]”Ah-”[/color] Soon the massive form of Vakk emerged from the water, the water coming off his body in large waves. It was there he was face to face with the likes of Li’Kalla, his head lowering to meet the goddess for a mere moment before he decided to raise it up once more and look down upon her. His smile was still there with his numerous, jagged teeth making his appearance all the more unsightly. [color=9d8618]”Greetings, Li’Kalla.”[/color] His words were simple, for the time being, as he sat there looking down upon the feeble form of the rain goddess. Li’Kalla merely hid the lower half of her face behind her knees and stared back at the monstrous God with a barely visible frown on her face. [color=steelblue]”H… Hello… Why are you, uh, here…? I didn’t invite anyone. Not that, uhm, I don’t… ”[/color] She pursed her lips. It was a small, submissive thing, her voice. [color=9d8618]”I am here because I have yet to formally meet all of our brethren,”[/color] Vakk stated, taking a moment of how to best go about the situation and make Li’Kalla more susceptible to his suggestions. He came to a conclusion and his voice became softer, [color=9d8618]”I am sorry if I have done something to upset you. I meant only to meet everyone I could. It does make me regretful if I have caused any damage to a delicate flower such as yourself.”[/color] She looked away and shrugged, [color=steelblue]”I-I’m not delicate. Damage... ”[/color] He allowed a tendril to go forth to meet her, to offer her a hand to her feet. [color=9d8616]”Then why do you hide behind yourself? I mean you no harm, Li’Kalla. I only wish to talk,”[/color] Vakk said gently, not being as urgent as he had been with the puzzle god. Upon seeing the tendril approaching her a light came to her eyes and she perked up. Slowly, she lifted her hand… But at the last moment, her expression darkened and she retracted it, choosing instead to stand on her own. She never once looked at Vakk’s face, and even as she stood, she covered herself coyly with her arms. [color=steelblue]”Talk? Right… Words, yes?”[/color] She bit her lip for a moment, [color=steelblue]”I’m not too good at talking, you know...”[/color] [color=9d8616]”And yet you were talking just then, it is simple,”[/color] Vakk said, thinking to himself for just a moment and believing he knew how to get past her shyness. [color=9d8616]”Tell me, what do you like to do? What allows you to go on true?”[/color] he asked lowering his head to meet her gaze, retracting his tendrils into the scalding water. He wanted her to speak to him so that he may begin to work his talk, seeing the use of having a goddess of rain on his side. It was a selfish act masked by the caring of the manipulator that the puzzle god had seen him for. [color=steelblue]”Go on true?”[/color] Li’Kalla tilted her head, [color=steelblue]”I’m not sure… All I remember clearly is-”[/color] And like that, she looked down at the ground. [color=steelblue]”I remember some music, dancing… It feels like it all happened so long ago, and yet...”[/color] She shivered. Vakk thought once more before his tendrils began to move through the air, weaving something together. It took him some time but Vakk soon produced a small box that could easily be held in two hands by the likes of Li’Kalla. It was a rather [url=https://assets.catawiki.nl/assets/2018/11/4/2/f/7/2f760c79-3b77-483f-85ac-ace2dff29caf.jpg]plain box[/url] with a symbol that held the likeness of its creator. The Lord of Talk gingerly presented it to the small goddess. [color=9d8616]”This is yours, See what lies indoors,”[/color] He gestured for her to open it. Li'Kalla shifted her gaze between the box and Vakk's face numerous times, her own face seeming to take on a mixture of fear, worry, and elation as the moments passed. Finally, she settled on the box in front of her and, while taking it into her hands, spoke softly, [color=steelblue]“I don't deserve this, this is- This is too nice for someone like me.”[/color] After inspecting the box, she set it on the ground in front of her and sat down, then she opened it carefully. The moment the Li’Kalla opened the box, a [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3SJLdpXUvY]melancholic melody[/url] began to flow through the air and while it was no extravagant piece of music, it made Vakk’s sinister smile grow all the wider. The box was an enchanted one, making those who hear it more receptive to his suggestions and allowing him more control. He would laugh, but he wanted to allow the music to take its hold over Li’Kalla before he did anything else. His head raised up once more as the music began to reach its mid. [color=9d8618]”Do you like my gift?”[/color] He asked simply. Li’Kalla’s face had been obscured by her hair as she leaned over the box, taking in the melody with her full attention. Upon hearing Vakk’s words break her reverie, she let out an almost inaudible gasp and straightened her back. In an instant, she shut the box and the melody, while it stopped, seemed to still hang in the air with an almost suffocating intensity. Finally, the Goddess sniffled quietly and grabbed the box, holding it close against her chest like a treasure. [color=steelblue]”... Thank you,”[/color] She seemed to want to say more, but in the end, she was distracted when she grimaced and held a hand against her temple. She grit her teeth. In the blink of an eye, she’d dropped the Box. It rattled dangerously as she grunted and now used her remaining hand to try and hold her head together. [color=steelblue]”Stop, no- That’s mine! Mine!”[/color] She was breathing hard. Her eyes, once she opened them, were wild and narrowed to a point. Her eyes were poisoned daggers, and they were pointed straight at Vakk. In a frenzied movement, she dropped to her knees and desperately checked the Box for any damage. [color=9d8618]”My dear Li’Kalla, what is wrong?”[/color] Vakk asked, feigning worry for how the goddess was acting. Truly, he was more amused about the effects the box was having upon her more than anything else. His monstrous neck craned over the goddess, casting a dark shadow over her as he too inspected the box, knowing full well that it was not. [color=9d8618]”It would have been a shame if you had broken it so soon after its creation. Though, my worry lies more within you. Tell me, why did you stare so evilly at one who only tries to befriend thee?”[/color] [color=steelblue]”L-Liar! Liar, liar, you are a liar! You are the one who broke it, Brother, not me! Not me… No, it wasn’t me...”[/color] Li’Kalla shook as she covered the box with her body, shielding the small item from the God of Words. [color=9d8618]”Is that so? Yet, I was not the one holding it. But if you are resigned to believe such things, then very well.”[/color] His head moved back over the lake as he stared down at rain goddess, this was truly interesting to him. Li’Kalla had now pressed her forehead against the sand, her wild eyes staring at the sand while she covered her ears with her hands. Her form was becoming warped and distorted. For a few moments, it seemed like something wanted to sprout from her back, other times her skin turned slightly green. It was a short while later that she remained completely still. Only for the stillness to be broken by a long, pained moan of defeat. [color=steelblue]”Noooooo…”[/color] She remained completely still after that, the only signs of life being the occasional sob and sniffle. [color=9d8618]”Li’Kalla, I ask again; what is wrong?”[/color] He allowed a tendril to move forward to poke the back of her head, wanting to see if she would respond even to that. The only response Vakk got was her shying away from the tendril by a few centimeters at a time. Vakk waited a few moments before he began to retreat back into the water, silently before his tendrils reached to grasp the sides and pull Vakk through. [color=9d8618]”Until next time, dearest sister, Until next time, listener. Perhaps, I could talk more, Perhaps, I could know your mind more.”[/color] With those last words, Vakk truly departed the sphere to head back to Galbar, laughing to himself. [hider=summary] -Vakk, strolling through Galbar comes across the gateway to Li’Kalla’s realm. -He forces his way through the small gateway until he eventually makes it through and gets to meet Li. -Vakk begins to talk with her, Li’Kalla is shy about it because she is Li’Kalla. -After a bit of conversation, Vakk learns that she remembers music from her past. -He makes the ‘Box of Orchestration’ for her. -Li listens to it for a bit before Li’Kalla.exe stops working. -Vakk tries to get her to respond for a bit before he leaves, satisfied about making Li break. [/hider] [Hider=Might Summary] [u]Vakk[/u] 3 MP, 3 FP -2 Might spent to create the artifact, ‘Box of Orchestration’ - Upon listening to the box, the suggestions of Vakk become more and more influential in one's mind. [b]1 Might left to unlock Manipulation[/b] 1 MP, 3 FP remaining. [u]Li’Kalla[/u] 5 MP, 5 FP Used nothing lmao 5 MP, 5 FP remaining [/hider]