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[b]Time:[/b] Dawn
[b]Location:[/b] Morteum, Daka Island
[b]Interaction with:[/b] Myra [@13org], Aklenroth [@Alivefalling]
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Darius stood in place for a moment as he still found himself taking in all that he had seen from the vision. Witnessing the many people come through the rifts in the vision he experienced proved to be heavy on his heart. There were not just able-bodied humans that came through to Avalia. There were children, elderly, and many that would not be considered fit for the wilds of this world. [color=lightblue][i]Do I even want to know more? I could leave and never look back. I could be sent home...[/i][/color]

[color=darkgray][i]“...you gotta take risks sometimes man."[/i][/color] John’s words echoed through Darius’ mind. He looked to Skar, but her face held no answers for him. Instead, she seemed to be looking to him for answers of her own. She still wondered what was it he had seen through the magic from the crystal. Then his eyes shifted to Myra who seemed to be just as confused as the orc beside her. [color=lightblue][i]You’re both making this difficult… I know I said I’d stay and… I did say I would try to save everyone… Me… Why did I even say that?[/i][/color] Darius bit the inside of his lower lip as concern filled his face. [color=lightblue][i]I could just leave… Go home... I just have to...[/i][/color]

[color=darkgray][i]“...you have so much potential bro, and you hold yourself back... and I don't know if it's because you're…”[/i][/color] John’s words would be cut off by Darius’ quick retort. Just like when the words were initially said.

[color=lightblue][i]I’m not…[/i][/color] But something peculiar happened.

[color=darkgray][i]“...scared, but you don’t need to be. You’re strong Darius. You’re powerful... Now get the fuck off of the sideline! Do something!"[/i][/color] The words were powerful, even though they were not John's. They were the words Darius wished he let his late brother say to him. He closed his hands into fists and took a deep breath as he truly made his decision. He'd do what he said he would. It wasn't just a slip of the tongue. It was his drive to want to do something different for a change. To take the harder road. To take the risk, as it was definitely worth it if it came to keeping people from suffering from the events in the visions he had seen. Determination filled him. Darius finally took a step forward with the few seconds it took him to do so felt like a lifetime to him.

Skar looked upon Darius as he approached. Her eyes were cold as she awaited what the human would say. She noticed his serious demeanor, which was something she admired about him. Skar could only trust how ready he appeared to be.

[color=lightblue]“I’m going inside with Aklenroth.”[/color] Darius said as he walked over to his companions.  “I-”

[color=green]“Darius is too weak to go alone. I... and Myra will follow behind.”[/color] Skar cut Darius off before using her sword to point at Aklenroth as he led the way inside of the castle. [color=green]“We will get amas as promised.”[/color] Skar smirked at Darius, who returned it with a confident nod.

[color=lightblue]“As promised.”[/color] He then looked down at Myra with a cheesy grin before squatting down to her level. [color=lightblue]“Then we’ll get out of this creepy place… I miss my happy Myra.”[/color] Darius pinched the demon’s cheeks and tried to make her smile, but only managed to reveal her extremely sharp teeth. His eyes widened briefly and he let go of her cheeks before letting loose a soft chuckle. 

[color=lightblue]"How could I forget those pearly whites!"[/color] He then stood up and noticed Aklenroth had made it quite a way into the Necropolis. [color=lightblue]“Guess we better keep up, right?”[/color] Darius lightly jogged after Aklenroth until he caught up with the Lich King that held the appearance of a light elf. [color=lightblue]“You ever think about making this place a little more presentable? I mean, the dark and gloomy theme is legit, but there's no way in hell I can convince people that this place is the way back to home sweet home... Like, I know it worked on me, but I have two badass lady friends. There's not much to be afraid of with them having my back.”[/color] Darius spoke casually as if Aklenroth was some dude on the street. 

The Necropolis appeared to be a colosseum-like structure from the outside, but once inside, it opened up into a large gothic chamber with brick flooring that led to a vast stairwell that led upwards to several pathways above. Along the walls of the vast chamber appeared to be aged tombs and statues. A blue glow shined down on the chamber from blue orbs of light above. 

Meanwhile, Skar kept her distance in the rear with Myra. Her eyes barely peered at the scenery of the Necropolis. Instead, her focus was on the two ahead. [color=green][i]Maybe Skar is fool to follow Aklenroth and Darius into fortress. This for amas, but Skar won’t die for greed… Not without fight.[/i][/color]

[color=green]“See, Myra, I told you light elf are no good. Now you see, eh?”[/color] Skar mentioned quietly to the demon as they followed several feet away.