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[Color=mediumpurple]Time:[/color] Night
[Color=mediumpurple]Location:[/color] A dream, River Port
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As Darius slumbered, he slipped away, off to the same place he always had since meeting the demon, Malgormuun. It was always the same place, but also not. This space was Malgormuun's and he brought Darius here whenever he rested. But Malgormuun never presented the same type of setting to Darius. Always a place Darius had seen before. Some he found to be intimately familiar, while others were of places he could vaguely remember.

This time, the surroundings were that of a lush empty park where Darius simply found himself sitting on a bench across from a shadowy figure that mimicked his appearance. This setting was familiar, a park he would add to his running route from time to time.

[Color=darkgray]"To succeed."[/color] He said, his voice welcoming Darius. [Color=darkgray]"A waste of a wish. One that implies you are not confident in your ability to put an end to those wretched machines."[/color] Malgormuun slumped back casually on the bench with his arms crossed over his chest.

[Color=mediumpurple]"It just seems like a lot sometimes… I'm surprised you even care though. It's the thing [i]I[/i] want."[/color]

[Color=darkgray]"Your ignorance is understandable."[/color] Malgormuun pointed to his right, to an odd piece of machinery composed of a large upright ring. It resembled something out of a sci-fi flick that was used to open a portal… a rift. This was the first time Darius had actually seen the DROM with his own eyes so close up. [Color=darkgray]"I also am not fond of the DROMs, especially when they are the culprit for my lack of a body. Torn apart and physically destroyed due to my mother's foolishness and endless ambition. Torn apart due to what was my unconditional loyalty to her. I stepped through one of those as a proud and powerful demon! Only to end up formless and pathetic... Aklenroth… He pitied and saved me from my suffering."[/color] Malgormuun's willingness to share was a new thing to Darius. Listening thoughtfully, he wondered what had brought this on. What intrigued him most was the attempt at sending an Avalian to Earth. And also how it had failed.

[Color=mediumpurple]"How much do you actually know about them? The DROMs."[/color] Darius leaned forward with his elbows resting on his thighs. 

[Color=darkgray]"I know plenty. I meant to wait for a time after quelling this poor excuse of a rebellion to share what I know. The omission was all done to keep you focused. Now, with Aklenroth's current plan of ambiguity and nonhostility, we must shift our objective to the DROMs. We cannot linger at this port long, but I will allow you to spend as much time as you need here. To enjoy the few luxuries you may not have once we truly get started… And Nur… She is safe by the way. A particular kind of demon, but her intentions do not appear to be harmful to you from what I've observed. On the same note, I do not recognize her, so I do not believe her to be one of Aklenroth's agents. Do not divulge too much information to her. Not yet."[/color] Malgormuun speaking so openly surprised Darius. Was this generosity? Is that what this was?

[Color=mediumpurple]"Really? I remember you complaining all day and night about Artemis being arou-"[/color]

[Color=darkgray]"You could not see what I saw in that creature! She held information back from you while trying to have you align with her thinking. A sinister manipulator, as all sirens are. She is lucky I could not strike her from the lies she told of me. The slander! I am truly glad she is gone, hopefully for good."[/color] He ranted, yet didn't seem to physically shift or move while expressing his feelings. Darius looked slightly amused by how much Artemis bothered the demon.

[Color=mediumpurple]"Umm… Well, I guess you have a good assessment on people… Because you're probably just always watching, right."[/color] Darius tried to confirm.

[Color=darkgray]"Always watching, yes. But not always observing your activities. I sift through your memories often, Darius. I know your life very well. The person you were. The people you care for. The world I might have experienced if I successfully traveled through that DROM. It's interesting. The magic there is absent. Your people are most similar to the demi-humans here, but even more resourceful. A beautiful world to want to return to… But I do believe you are better off here, Darius. In your short time here, you have found a greater purpose, a mission to call your own. You are also the only one you can trust to complete that mission. If even one DROM is left, you will have failed. You will have many in your way and few at your side… Hmm… [i]To succeed[/i]. Perhaps it was not such a poor thing to wish for. It is you making a point that everything you aim to accomplish must absolutely happen."[/color]

Darius sat silently as Malgormuun continued to speak. He continued on about the DROMs, his own life, and what Darius should expect of their partnership going forward. For the first time, the two shared what was a more relaxed time moment. Without purpose, Malgormuun needed to adopt Darius' until the time came to follow Aklenroth's direction again. Right now, was the time to forge a weapon… Perhaps even a Wraith.