In a universe where rebirth is as unavoidable as death, to be ripped away from the circle of life and forced to live in limbo is a fate that no soul would wish ever to befall itself. Yet, that is the story of Raxyas. His is one of the many souls con...
It was a new day. Raxyas had just arrived at the fortress with Naizk and Ilka.
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Together, they carried the vessels inside. As they entered the fortress, they were greeted by Tentoria.
Tentoria: Welcome back, you three. Brought a nice haul?
Ilka was surprised to see her up already.
Ilka: What are you doing outside your room, Tentoria? Shouldn't you be resting still?
Tentoria shakes her head.
Tentoria: I was feeling better, so I decided to come outside and help Okir with the patrols. He said he had some urgent matters to attend to and... He left with someone who seemed like a child?
Ilka stopped walking. He looked at Tentoria dead in the eyes.
Ilka: ... A child?
Naizk: Shit...
Ilka: Naizk, check the boy's room. Now. Leave that vessel there.
Naizk drops the vessel he was carrying and runs over to the boy's room.
Tentoria: Is something the matter, Ilka?
Ilkatorza was rather nervous.
Ilka: Probably not. Still, it is unlike Okir to do such things without speaking with me first. And where is the other girl? Raxyas' partner?
Tentoria: Last I checked, she was still locked in her room. She must have really taken a beating...
From one of the corridors comes Bazren. She seemed groggy, as if she had just awakened from a long rest.
Bazren: I'm here, I'm here... Sorry I was out for so long. I heard some noise and figured you'd be back. Need some help carrying those?
Ilka: Did you hear anything from Okir? Did he say anything to you?
Bazren pondered for a second.
Bazren: Okir? Last we spoke we were all in the throne room, and he was going to be patrolling the fortress... I haven't heard from him since.
Ilka grew more nervous.
Ilka: Alright. Yes, if you don't mind, could the three of you carry the vessels inside? I'll check on Naizk.
Ilka hands the vessel in his arms to Raxyas, and goes to Naizk. In the meantime, the three undead carry the rest of the vessels.
Raxyas (hushed): I heard your communications Bazren... Did you seriously take two members out by yourself? Are you mad?!
Bazren (hushed): I was left with no choice! The three question marks in the blueprint... It was another member's room.
Tentoria (hushed): I'm sorry, that was my fault. I should have been more careful... As soon as I woke up, Bazren told me everything. We did our best to cover our tracks, and make it seem like Okir and that other member, Neio, simply disappeared. Our story is that Okir left the fortress with the child, without saying much about it. All we can frankly hope for is that Ilka buys it...
