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[b]Time:[/b] Late Morning
[b]Location:[/b] Edena, Daka Island
[b]Interaction with:[/b] Myra [@13org]
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After Kol had given his welcoming introduction to Edena, the contrasting part of Morteum located on the other side of the mountain, He walked forth towards the beautiful garden. 

[color=lavender]“What do they call you on your world human, and what is the name of your demon bride? I will address you accordingly.”[/color] Kol spoke sternly. Darius followed the dark elf as his eyes took in the beautiful site. He turned around to his left to see the white and blue section of the castle that was positioned along the other end of the mountain. It actually looked nice, which perplexed the hell out of him. [color=lightblue][i]How is THIS on the other side of where we just were? I guess Aklenroth wasn’t just lying his ass off, this place is nice… Wait, did he just say BRIDE???[/i][/color]

[color=lightblue]“It’s Darius and this is Myra, my friend.”[/color] Darius was already irritated with the elf. He looked to Myra and smiled. [color=lightblue]“Maybe future wife if she keeps being such a sweetheart.”[/color] Darius joked. Kol scoffed but refused to add any comment to Darius’ apparent joke.

[color=lavender]“The garden before you is owned and tended to by General Faister… He treasures it like it is his child, so refrain from ruining even a single petal if you want to avoid death. You will be permitted to venture out in due time, but it is wise to remain on the grounds.”[/color] Kol took a moment to take in the sight. It was a view not seen in Azmor Galus. Meanwhile, Darius just seemed glad that Myra was in a better mood. He was sure the two would spend a lot of time out here. He’d also make sure to be mindful of the flowers. Kol then abruptly turned to face the castle and nodded to it before stepping forward. [color=lavender]“And over here we have Edena’s living quarters, it’s still connected to the Morteum. It is… brighter than the rest of Morteum and houses several of Aklenroth’s most esteemed servants. This will be your domain for food, shelter, and rest. It is here where I will also educate and train you to be worthy of fulfilling your goal. My king believes you want to rid Avalia of the humans brought here by the Dimensional Rift Opening Machines, DROMs for short.”[/color] The dark elf spoke with his head forward and back to the two as they were expected to follow him towards Edena. He stopped and turned to them for a moment. [Color=lavender]“You cannot hope to reach such a goal without power and might. The rebellion will not simply give up their human weapons. And not many of the remaining humans will trust Aklenroth’s offer in leaving this world peacefully. Most if not all will have their heads filled with lies of his inability to do so. They will flee, fight, and even attempt to kill you. But power and might do not come easily in this world! It isn’t as simple as wanting it, you must train your body, challenge your mind, and break your limits! I can show you the way, but Darius, you must be the one to take the path! Understood?”[/color] The dark elf spoke with a fierce passion, filling Darius with determination and confidence.

[color=lightblue]“I understand clearly.”[/color] Darius appeared to be taking this more seriously than previously. What he was shown when he had smashed the mysterious red crystal in his palms was still bothering him. As much as he wanted to bounce back into his joking mood, Darius found it impossible to keep it up. He almost wondered why he felt so responsible for the lives left in this world. He could have made a quick exit and left these strangers behind, never having to worry about Avalia again. Sure, he’d have to purchase a new bed, but… No, his conscience would eat at him. Those people he witnessed die wouldn’t just escape his mind, and the thoughts on those he could have saved from a similar fate would haunt him as well. He’d feel like he had felt a few years back on the day of his older brother’s wedding. Cowardly selfish…

Kol nodded at Darius’ answer, accepting it. [color=lavender][i]Not disciplined, but that fire in his eyes is something I can work with.[/i][/color] Kol led the two inside castle, through a different entrance from where they had come from. The area the two entered appeared to be some sort of dining room adorned with royal blue banners with several wooden tables and benches within. Darius stopped in his tracks as the aroma of spices and home cooking filled his nostrils. 

[color=lavender]“The dining room. Scheduled and requested meals are served here as one might expect."[/color] Kol walked past the tables and towards an open entryway into a staircase to the second floor. The dark elf had been prepared to make his way upstairs but was stopped by Darius’ distant voice.

[color=lightblue]“You think we could make one of those requests before we go up? We haven’t eaten since…”[/color] Darius tried to think. It hadn’t been since dawn, right before they went marching up to Morteum. [color=lightblue][i]Fuck, it’s been a long time...[/i][/color] He put on an uneasy smile. [color=lightblue]It’s been a while.”[/color] Darius’ uneasy expression faced Kol’s cold one. The dark elf took a moment to speak before clearing his throat. 

[color=lavender]“Zorrah!”[/color] Kol called out as he walked towards the dining room tables. He looked around a bit for the one he had called, but nothing. An irritable sigh escaped him. [color=lavender]”Ves-”[/color]

[color=goldenrod]“Whoa! Stop!”[/color] A blue-skinned woman with bright yellow eyes suddenly appeared several feet away from the three with a quick flash of purple light. She appeared flustered, not wanting Kol to continue calling out to whomever he had started calling for. [color=goldenrod]“I am here. I have been SUMMONED.”[/color] The blue-skinned woman addressed Kol with a tired and bothered tone. Her gaze went to Darius and then stopped on Myra. Her brows rose slightly, showing minor intrigue. [color=goldenrod]“Another human and a demon.”[/color] The woman scanned her surroundings for a second. [color=goldenrod]“Food it is. Any specific requests?”[/color]

Darius looked upon the woman, not knowing what to say. He didn’t really know what he wanted to eat. In fact, he had questions of his own. Like where did this woman come from… and did she just TELEPORT into the room?! And what was she? Her ears weren’t pointed, but her skin was blue. Then there were the yellow eyes. [color=lightblue][i]What is she?[/i][/color]

[color=lightblue]“Uhh, how about steaks for both of us! I’ll have mine medium rare and Myra here will have hers rare.”[/color] Darius looked down at Myra with a questioning look. [Color=lightblue]“Bloody, right?”[/color] He asked his friend in order to be sure. Darius was always warry that he’d speak out of turn in Myra’s stead. His eyes met the blue woman’s yellow ones. [color=lightblue]“My name’s Darius by the way.”[/color] He smiled, but the pleasantry wasn’t returned by the woman. 

[color=goldenrod]“I’m Zorrah…”[/color] She looked Darius over a bit before a smirk formed on her face. [color=goldenrod]“I think like you better than the other one. That Jack guy is just... odd. Anyway, I can get those steaks ready in a bit. Might throw in some carrots or something too.”[/color] Zorrah stared at Myra now to observe her demon kin's reaction.