Penumbral

Chapter 46: Shrine Visit

Alexander sat in front of Medusa as she widely smiled, the Council man laughed softly and extended his hand to which the female grabbed and gave a few taps.

—So, if we produce more Jinetha and use Demi-Humans to deliver they might be more amicable?—

—I sure would hope, but you'll also be endorsed by Salokir herself—

—Finally, well and what about that wretched titan?—

—It seemed to be an altered Wyrm—

—Hmm— Medusa rested against her throne in a meditative manner.

—Well, what about your daughter? Have you found her?—

—She fled to Heytral, but I doubt she'd want to see her mother on a Demi-Human cause—

—A shame—

Before any other words were exchanged a crying came from behind a door further back, an elderly voice called, a Scaleborn.

—Medusa, another has hatched—

—I'm coming Perseus, well Alex I'll let you get going—

—Good luck aunt Med—

She laughed and slithered away with the help of her cane, Alexander went on his way.

The Council man reflected on his life... Salokir... the Dragon undoubtedly held a certain allure "but is it love?".

Alimur had awoken early and was fully armored sitting on the edge of the bed eye closed griping something tightly on his remaining hand, Velka bit his closed hand softly and tried to open it, Aurora got up but before talking to her husband she dressed up and armored herself, the Demi-Human positioned herself right in front of him and grasped both his cheeks.

—What are you holding there?— Her voice soft and filled with care.

Without an answer and his eye remaining closed he opened his palm to reveal the only thing he couldn't put on, his snake bracelet.

—Ali, let me help you with that— She spoke while carefully taking it.

He pulled back his hand and grinded his teeth, she sighed and went in with a brief kiss to which he refused.

—I can't, Mia_—

—Shut up, she's gone and laid a blessing to you, I gave myself to you and you to me—

He remained silent.

—Just let yourself be happy—

He dried short tears and extended his arm, she put the bracelet and leaned in... he leaned in and kissed her.

—Let's see if Salokir can't help with your Icon— She relaxedly spoke.

—Aye— He answered and followed her out of the room.

Salokir was sitting cross legged in the middle of her temple and hummed a soft tune as she meditated, the young couple approached along their pet waddling about, the Dragon lifted her palm to stop them before ultimately getting up.

—So, Alimur was having trouble with his Icon... well Aurora you can do it yourself, I'll show you and you do it ok?— The Dragon's voice still raspy.

—Ali, just sit down and use your aspect ok?—

The man nodded and did as instructed, Salokir spoke again.

—Now, Aurora use your aspect and hold his head—

The Demi-Human used her Icon and held her husband's head, black horns and tails sprouted from him, her claws glowed softly and wings formed on her back along protrusions on her face, the Dragon spoke.