Void Rift (rp) - Intermission

Sivius nods, heading off in her direction as he summons a bottle of what seems to be a faint blue plasma.

 

"I was just wondering why the ground was so alive compared to outside the walls. I asked around, I got tipped off about the inhibitor. I don't want to touch it, or anything, I'm just looking for some information."
I explain.

 

"All you need to know is that it keeps the ruin at bay. And the ruin? Is a toxic non-lethal gas that's taken over most of the planet's atmosphere." The guard says bluntly.

 

Shadow Stephanie's face lights up when she sees Sivius, immediately getting up to hug him.

"I missed you, darling." Shadow Stephanie says as she hugs Sivius.

 

"Wha-"
I say, surprised.
"How's that gas get there?"
I ask.

 

He hugs her back.
"I brought back the Spectre's Blood, as promised." He says, handing her the bottle.

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"We don't know, but considering the raptor population tripled after it appeared, we're assuming they're related to its spread."

 

"Aw, Siv! You're so kind!" Shadow Stephanie says, kissing Sivius and taking the bottle, looking inside with curious excitement.

 

"I see. Well, do you think I could get into the library, anyways? The one downstairs doesn't offer much in non-fiction."
I ask politely.

 

A thick, blue plasma sloshes around. It barely has a physical existence, but it still has enough of one to take a physical liquid form.

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"The truth hurts. You'd have to bring me back four mantis armblades and every talon off a raptor if you want in. There are twelve talons, at that."

 

Shadow Stephanie summons two wine glasses, opening the bottle and pouring some of the liquid into both, offering a glass to Sivius.

"Cheers!" Shadow Stephanie says happily.

 

"Alright. I'll get back to you lot once I do it. Good day."
I say, leaving and going back down the stairwell.

 

Sivius takes the glass, clicks it against Shadow Stephanie's, then takes a small sip, giving the thick liquid time to flow into his mouth.

It has a light taste that's something between blood and a liquified soul. It has an... odd flavor, almost like an emotion was turned into a flavor.
"It's not for everyone, but you never know until you try."

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They nod, and nobody seems to be in the bottom part of the stronghold.

 

I find an exit to the stronghold, leaving it.

 

"This is...amazing..." Shadow Stephanie says, overtaken by flavour.

 

Seems the sun is setting.
Better figure out a way to fulfill their requests... especially when both involve hunting.

"Few spectres are strong enough to be bled. It's a very rare delicacy, but... it's a wonderful treat every now and then." He adds, nodding in agreement. "I bartered for an extra bottle you could keep here. Have a glass to remind you of me in case I go off longer than I anticipate."

 

I jog to the market, searching for the stock of bug parts.

 

There aren't any intact bug parts with both the flesh and exoskeleton, and any raptor talons have already been painted or pierced for use in jewelry or other crafts.
You may have to do this the hard way...

 

I take flight, going back to the raptor's territory.

 

They seem to just be finishing up chasing off a rival patrol group.

You can also see Rineth flying around way off in the distance.

 

I spy on them from the sky, checking out what kind of patrol group they were fighting off.