[center][h1][b]A Red-Gold Meeting[/b][/h1]
[h3][i][color=gold]Ashevelen[/color] & Homura [/i][/h3][/center]
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It was a beautiful melody and gentle radiance that surrounded her as the symphony of the stars continued, and so she contemplated in solace.

The red goddess did not seek to claim the nascent cosmos as her divine demesne, yet the truth of her inner authority and nature could not be concealed for a long period, and it would lead to terrible conflict. She had seen and experienced it many times, but it did not intimidate her. She would still invite others into her world, and accept the consequences... She did not wish to be alone any longer, and was not afraid of outsiders coming to her.

Was it because she remained faithful? A question that haunted her as she murmured to herself reassuring words that she had proclaimed long ago:

[b][i]“I will bring Honor to the world…”[/i][/b]

Once again… as she lingered in the heavens above, Homura allowed her gaze to languidly drift towards the empty world she had created, so small and insignificant compared to the black abyss all around, and yet it evoked something special inside her - a yearning. A fulfilling purpose.

She would continue to create beauty and traverse farther along the [i]Sacred Path[/i] in search of whatever awaited ahead of her. She would be devoted to freeing herself and her family from the [i]Eternal Cycle of Endless Return,[/i] and shatter the unseen chains that imprisoned all of them.

Anath Homura felt her shape twist slightly inwards, and she placed her hand upon the shimmering white rose that resided where her second eye should be. The acquired asymmetry bothered her, accompanied with a defiant agony that continually threatened to tear her apart. Her other hand was placed upon her quivering chest, where she felt the pain of heartache swell. She could not simply reach within herself and quell it, regardless of her tremendous efforts. It was a familiar paradoxical pain, healing and hurting her simultaneously. The ache would fade away soon, but it could not be ignored now.

[b]- - -[/b]

Nothingness. Light. Nothingness again. Bright burning light and then pain, more than anyone should be able to handle. More than it should be possible to exist and then, again, nothingness.

“[color=gold] Ahhhhaaaaaa! Blasted creature! [/color]” yelled a creature as she popped into existence, falling towards the barren orb at a very high speed. 

A loud [i] burp [/i] sound could be heard from where she first appeared.
Shaking her head and coming fully to her senses, Ashevelen stopped herself in mid-air. She proceeded to brush off specs of slime off her clothes and with a smile on her face look around. The orb below her majestic form looked empty, sad, vacant. Nothing interesting. Sensing another presence around her, she turned towards it.

With a small bow towards it and a grin on her face, Ashe addressed the divine being.

“[color=gold] Apologies for my entrance. Those Blergarianian creatures are powerful but damn, it hurts going through them. I’ve got a myriad of names spread around the cosmos, but you may address me as Ashevelen. May I enquire if you are the one that called me here? [/color]” her voice was friendly but guarded.

[b][i]“I am Anath Homura, and I am the one that called you here. Be welcome, Ashevelen.”[/i][/b] The red goddess answered solemnly.

The impassive visage of the Anath Homura consisted of a small and simple shape with lithe limbs sprouting from a torso, and a single head connected via neck to the chest, all of her body adorned with a modest carmine attire trimmed with white. Her long crimson hair was tied back by ribbons resembling roses, and her one fiery eye relentlessly stared at Ashevelen.

Anath Homura carried no weapons and wore no armor, but wielded an aura of immense power that resonated with the rest of creation and brooked nothing resembling resistance to its absolute authority as a warning. Though she stood upon nothing, hanging in stillness in solitude, Homura also exuded a semblance of subtle joy and obvious etiquette, as she then bowed in return before returning to an upright and straight stance.

Ashe rose up from her bowed position as Homura talked. A sign of humility or weakness in front of another divine being but such was her way, appearing weak when needed, strong when not. Her form was indeed simple for a divine being, two arms, two legs and a well formed body with a long golden robe covering it.

“[color=gold] Truly a pleasure to meet you. My old place got very boring after the first millennia and I was in need of something new. I thank you for your invitation to share this place with you and others who might answer your call. [/color]” said Ashe, her tone changing to match Homura’s. 

Looking at the barren orb below her for a second, she shook her head. 

“[color=gold] A bit empty down there for now. Lonely place. I shall get onto that later on, but first…[/color]” continued Ashe before making a small pause to turn towards Homura, looking her in her normal eye.

“[color=gold] It is in my nature to offer you a gift for inviting me here. Call it a sign of goodwill and, hopefully, the start of a good relationship. Tell me what it is that you wish, [b] great [/b] Homura and if it is within my power, I shall make it. [/color]”

[b][i]“It is my wish to be with my family. Hmm… therefore, your presence here is enough of a gift from you that I gladly accept and appreciate it. Let it be known that I have no intention of harming you, Ashevelen… or the others that arrive here - let us all enjoy peace and prosperity together.”[/i][/b] Anath Homura replied, gesturing outwards with open arms and a poised smile conveying a much more amicable attitude than what she had earlier presented. However, It was also evidently cryptic and contradictory; a strange melding of sincerity and secrets behind an exquisite facade. She spoke both truth and lies using the same words and mannerisms.

Ashevelen nodded sagely, as a trader with experience, she knew how to discern the meaning behind the words of people. Even if those people were divine beings such as herself.

A hole in existence appeared next to her hand and she put her hand through it, concentrating for a few seconds. A bright light came out of it, illuminating the surrounding space. As she pulled her hand out of the hole, it closed itself as fast as it appeared. In her hand, a small [url=https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2014/07/28/20/13/mystical-404056_960_720.jpg]mirror[/url] rested. Golden on the sides and the glass which the mirror was made of shone bright. 

“[color=gold] You wish to be with your family and with your family you shall be. Concentrate on the mirror, imagine the person you wish to see and they will appear to you. Just an illusion based on your memories and imagination, mind you. [/color]” said Ashevelen with a bit of pride in her voice as she made the mirror levitate towards Homura.

[b][i]“Indeed…”[/i][/b] Homura said as she beheld the golden mirror after receiving it, and then tipped her head with gratitude towards Ashevelen. A motion that was accompanied by a slight smile that seemed bittersweet. The red goddess slowly closed her one eye and she spoke again, exuding an aura of serene calm, as even their surroundings emulated this tranquility through a sudden stillness, a soft and almost silken suppression of the ambient song of the stars.

[b][i]“I will be returning to my realm after I have greeted the other gods and goddesses that are willing to speak with me. Hmm… Ashevelen, I ask that you please visit my home and share the gift of your presence with me again.”[/i][/b]

“[color=gold] I shall graciously do so, Anath, but first…I’d like to have some fun. And so, with the initial pleasantries done, I will take my leave as well. [/color]” said Ashe as she bowed once more to Homura.

Looking down, she noticed other divines answering the call and she grinned. With a [i] whoop [/i], Ashe sped downwards at high speed towards this new world. A new beginning. 

[hider=Summary]
Anath Homura is contemplating the fate of the world and her history when she feels an intense amount of pain. Afterwards, Ashvelen arrives through a portal. The two introduce themselves to each other, and Ashvelen gives Homura a gift. Homura asks Ashe to visit her again, and Ashe agrees to after she has some fun elsewhere.

Ashevelen makes a trade with a Blergian creature to answer Homura’s call and gets teleported via a portal to her new home. Sensing a strong divine being, Ashevelen offered a gift to Homura as a sign of good will. A mirror which allows one to conjure illusions that are self-conscious. After their interaction was done, Ashe felt the presence of other divine beings and went down to the planet to have some fun. 

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Anath Homura does not expend any Might.

Ashevelen spent 1 MP to create a minor artifact for Homura as a sign of goodwill.
4 MP remaining.
5 AP remaining.
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