Void Rift (rp) - Intermission

"Thank you. I've... never been complimented by someone I hauled in. Good luck in the library, Thirteen."

Nyre's crossbow is now slung around your shoulder, actually visible to you when you look behind you.

 

"When I can, I tell it how it is. How do you know my name, by the way?"

 

"I'm the guard that hauled you in..." They sigh.

 

"Oh, right. Apologies, it slipped my mind that I lead with my name when I was focused on not seeming aggressive. Thanks, by the way."
I say, genuine.

 

"You didn't come off aggressive. Usually we have to imprison people while we hear Her Majesty complain about it until they break... gives us a bad reputation just because those who trespass never talk."

 

"Yeah, I'd imagine that can be hard, but I was trying harder to not seem aggressive because, well, I was literally asking for the remains of your species, while carrying weapons."

 

"That really doesn't help either. Most creatures I know would've just tried to tear mine off me and another guard. Which would've escalated quickly."

 

"Yeah... and I didn't want to start trouble. Because yes, I am dealing with everyone, and sometimes it's hard to hold up considering everyone hates each other."
I explain.
"Something's changing, and it's changing soon. Just you wait."

 

The guard seems worried.
"...What do you mean? If you need our cooperation and in turn we get rid of some of the ruin over our home, then you will have it..."

 

"I'm getting more information. It's why I needed access to the library, but I've found out some neat things so far."
I explain.

 

"So... you think you could, um... once you get the information... ugh!" They grunt.
"Thirteen, I'll escort you back to the border, just to be safe." They say out loud, heading towards where you came and not so subtly guiding you with them.

 

"What's wrong? Did I say too much?"
I ask, suspicious, but going with them.

 

"No. I want to ask you something. First, glance around us. Let me know if anyone's following us." They whisper.

 

I look around, doing as told.
"Look, whoever you are, with that entrance, you're just asking for me to smell the fish from across the sea."

 

You don't see anyone, raptor or mantis.
"What?"

 

"There's no one, but who are you?"
I ask, still suspicious.

 

"Okay, good. My name is Orchid, warrioress of the 5th Court Guard. I want you to come back if you get information on the inhibitor. Or, at least, whenever you have a plan... I'd be willing to risk sitting in front of a raptor if they end up working for you." She whispers. "Keep it down, I'll be discharged if anyone else hears that!"

 

"Aw, Siv!" Shadow Stephanie says, wrapping her arms around Sivius happily, "You're too kind to me!"

 

"Okay."
I say, keeping it down.
"But, with all due respect, is that who you are or is that who this body belongs to?"
I still question.

 

"W-what? What do you mean?" Orchid asks, confused.

"I believe that's part of love." He comments, hugging her back and kissing her.