Void Rift (rp) - Intermission

"A long trip consists of four millennia. That was not a long trip."

 

"In human terms." Myria says, walking toward a sharp incline up a mountain, before tapping her scythe to the ground in a specific pattern. A door moves inward, before sliding open, and Myria waves Xephyr over.

 

Xephyr follows, a bit nervous.

 

The door leads into the mountain, and a curved ramp leads down to a small group of Earth guardians.

"Ah, welcome. How may I help you two?" An Earth guardian asks.

"My friend's time is close, and she desires to see the kind of culture the various types of Guardian have. I was hoping you may be able to show her what it's like to be an Earth Guardian." Myria explains.

"Certainly. It's always a pleasure to show a curious being what it's like in these mountains. Follow me." The Earth guardian says, opening another hidden door deeper into the mountain.

Myria follows, smiling at Xephyr.

 

Xephyr nods, following as per usual.

 

The door leads onto a large curving ramp down into what appears to be caverns, crystals slotted into the walls providing light.

"As an Earth Guardian, my job is to monitor the status of the Earth and land, making sure it's not falling apart or anything," The Earth guardian explains as he walks down the ramp, "We've stopped a lot of mining operations that'd damage the integrity of the Earth in critical ways, and worked with Fire Guardians to manage underground magma flows."

 

Xephyr nods, weary.

 

"Are you feeling alright?" Myria asks, concerned.

The Earth guardian pauses for Xephyr.

 

"Yes... mostly."

 

"Do you want to continue with this tour? You don't have to." Myria asks.

 

"Well, if you don't want it to stick, that's your choice."
I say, turning my attention to Aral'hrah and walking away from Eklir.

"I don't think I've been to a celebration before."

 

"It all feels like what I dreamed of as a child. You know... before I had to hide from everyone and everything." She sighs.

Eklir doesn't budge.
Aral'hrah seems to be discussing combat tactics with Gau.

"It's more of everyone taking a break. Most people just went to visit a vacation spot they like for a while."

 

I don't intrude, looking around.

"Oh."
Pause.
"How do you guys get out of here?"

 

"The caverns?" The earth guardian asks.

"I...didn't know. I'm glad you're in a place of happiness here." Myria says, smiling.

 

The others are silent, trading nervous glances with other tribe members.

"We open portals. Any voidwalker holds the ability to do that."

"The caverns, the forest... somewhere where if I could've settled the Frost Armada and given the order to set up a town..."
She trails off, a frozen tear shattering against the ground.
"...w-where doing that wouldn't h-have cost my f-followers everything."

 

Myria hugs Xephyr, her embrace calming. Myria gently pats Xephyr on the back as she hugs her.

 

"If only I wasn't so... hasty to try and settle down. I should've known that he'd always have a worm, someone to track me..." She sighs, hugging Myria.
"I'll be fine. That... hasn't been the worst thing."

 

"Come on, let's continue with the tour." Myria says, smiling kindly at Xephyr.

 

Shaken, Xephyr nods before moving again.

 

I just look off in a random direction, waiting.

"Voidwalker?"