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bravenewmodsFar away from Union, in a nebulous and poorly lit space, a single azure eye slowly opened.
"Finally."
The voice was less a voice than a tangible thought hanging in the air. Two others, identical in nature though varying in tone, joined in.
"For the ruler of the Dream World..."
"You certainly spend a long time dreaming."
The three giggled in unison, a gentle chime of laughter sounding forth as the ruler of nightmares grumbled under his breath. To his right, a faint shimmering heralded the appearance of another. Pale moonlight illuminated the area now, radiating from the celestial being wreathed in auras of pinks and blues. Her voice was like starlight pouring from the skies.
"Who do we wait for?"
"Time’s Wayfarer." "The Blossoming Sky." "The Origin of us all."
"The Origin? In truth?"
The incredulous question was met with a nod of affirmation.
"Still seeking help, after all this time... Poor thing."
"There is little help to be found. To ask for their assistance in that matter would be suicide."
The spirit of moonlight prodded gently at her companion as he murmured wrathfully.
"That's what you said about the Enhanced, dear."
The ruler of nightmares was reduced to toneless grumbling once more.
"I'm here!"
A gust like a spring breeze and the space filled with the fragrance of flowers. The new arrival settled comfortably into its position after turning about in circles once or twice.
"The Origin won't be joining us today - we had a chance to speak earlier, and there’s just so much work to be done! The Wayfarer is running late, too. It seems like... something's come up."
"Anything..." "...of..." "...concern?"
A slow shake of the head.
"I'm not sure, but... I think she might want us to discuss again soon, if she can’t make it today. There are concerns about... that building they're making and those people, the Enhanced. It's reminding her of... well, we all remember what happened before. She's looking into it."
A general murmur of assent and concern.
"Before we delve into that... we have called this meeting today..." The spirit of moonlight glanced towards her companion, who responded with a grave nod. "We have called this meeting because of news we've heard from afar, from old friends. Friends we had not believed would be interested in the happenings on this continent..."
The ruler of nightmares continued in a low rumble. "The Seven Colored Fortune is casting their lot into this gamble we have made... as is the Guardian of the Seas. They arrive on the morrow with their servants. Should they choose to commit to this cause, there will be no further question about what is to come..."
"There are too many of us involved already. This is no longer yours or the Wayfarer’s project. The people of this city have set forth on a path from which there can be no return. So let them stand as a representative for all humanity... and let us judge whether anything has changed after five centuries."
"Finally."
The voice was less a voice than a tangible thought hanging in the air. Two others, identical in nature though varying in tone, joined in.
"For the ruler of the Dream World..."
"You certainly spend a long time dreaming."
The three giggled in unison, a gentle chime of laughter sounding forth as the ruler of nightmares grumbled under his breath. To his right, a faint shimmering heralded the appearance of another. Pale moonlight illuminated the area now, radiating from the celestial being wreathed in auras of pinks and blues. Her voice was like starlight pouring from the skies.
"Who do we wait for?"
"Time’s Wayfarer." "The Blossoming Sky." "The Origin of us all."
"The Origin? In truth?"
The incredulous question was met with a nod of affirmation.
"Still seeking help, after all this time... Poor thing."
"There is little help to be found. To ask for their assistance in that matter would be suicide."
The spirit of moonlight prodded gently at her companion as he murmured wrathfully.
"That's what you said about the Enhanced, dear."
The ruler of nightmares was reduced to toneless grumbling once more.
"I'm here!"
A gust like a spring breeze and the space filled with the fragrance of flowers. The new arrival settled comfortably into its position after turning about in circles once or twice.
"The Origin won't be joining us today - we had a chance to speak earlier, and there’s just so much work to be done! The Wayfarer is running late, too. It seems like... something's come up."
"Anything..." "...of..." "...concern?"
A slow shake of the head.
"I'm not sure, but... I think she might want us to discuss again soon, if she can’t make it today. There are concerns about... that building they're making and those people, the Enhanced. It's reminding her of... well, we all remember what happened before. She's looking into it."
A general murmur of assent and concern.
"Before we delve into that... we have called this meeting today..." The spirit of moonlight glanced towards her companion, who responded with a grave nod. "We have called this meeting because of news we've heard from afar, from old friends. Friends we had not believed would be interested in the happenings on this continent..."
The ruler of nightmares continued in a low rumble. "The Seven Colored Fortune is casting their lot into this gamble we have made... as is the Guardian of the Seas. They arrive on the morrow with their servants. Should they choose to commit to this cause, there will be no further question about what is to come..."
"There are too many of us involved already. This is no longer yours or the Wayfarer’s project. The people of this city have set forth on a path from which there can be no return. So let them stand as a representative for all humanity... and let us judge whether anything has changed after five centuries."
