In Your Eyes: Empyrean Admonition

You Move Into A New Home

Sanctuary of Surasthana, Sumeru City, Sumeru

"I'm so sorry Alhaitham but I want to go pack my things," You smile as you reply.

"Well then, can you also pack the spare clothes I left? I have already placed it in a box where you can also add your things." 

You nod at him before going off, "I'll see you later." 

"Well then, have fun." Alhaitham replies as he slowly walks back down to the Akademiya. 

"I'm glad that you're now able to move faster," Kaveh says as you approach him. "But don't overdo it, okay? If you feel tired you can always ask me or the others for help." 

"I'm doing better, turns out being chased by a weird, winged man can make me be more physically fit." 

Cyno opens the door and Kaveh lets you through first. You see Nahida and Scaramouche in the middle area, discussing something about Irminsul. You try to zone them out, something that you are currently mastering to give privacy to others due to your exceptional hearing. This is part of the reason why Nahida wants you to leave the Sanctuary, and since you don't know how Al Abyad can use you against her, it's better safe than sorry. 

"I don't have much things to pack, I think I can do it by myself," You say to Kaveh as you walk to your room. "I'll drop by the dining area once I'm done." 

"Okay."

You gather the clothes given to you and neatly fold them into one pile and gather your worksheets as well. The fluffy brown blanket from Alhaitham is also added to the pile as well as the books that have started to accumulate. Most of the books are fairy tales, borrowed by Alhaitham or Nahida from the House of Daena. You make a mental note to return it yourself so you can also check the Akademiya inside. 

Making your way to the spare bedroom beside yours, you make sure not to listen in to Nahida and Scaramouche, who you also notice is accompanied by Cyno now. 

Your hearing picks up on something Cyno says, "... Traveler is about to come back soon, maybe he can help." 

"Am I not enough to help the Dendro Archon?" Scaramouche grunts, "Or are you worried that an ex-Harbinger is going to enter Irminsul alone with the Archon?" 

"Yes and yes," Cyno replies. "The Traveler is named as the First Sage of Buer, do not forget how he…" 

You quickly close the door before you eavesdrop further, giving them the privacy they want. You also noticed Nahida looking at you so you made sure to not listen in too much. As far as they are concerned, you are an outsider and a stranger. 

There's an empty box in the middle of the bed with Alhaitham's clothes and toiletries inside. You take a quick look around the spare bedroom and see a huge mirror, it's so tall it almost reaches the ceiling. Curiosity takes over you again as you walk towards the mirror, seeing your reflection is weird especially that your own room doesn't have a mirror. 

You move your rabbit ears to perk up and flop down, checking them closely for the first time. You do have very long, white hair and your fur is white, too. Maybe you should put your hair in a tie or a braid so it doesn't get in the way… 

Suddenly, Endymion appears in the mirror, smiling at you. The bandages in his eyes are gone but he keeps his eyes shut. His face is turned downwards, as if he can see your face, and his lips are curled into a smile. 

"I remember how the moonlight reflects on your hair and the way it glows brightly," he whispers, his deep voice a bass on your ears. "And when you jump over clouds on nights when the moon shone brightest, you were beautiful and magnificent."