Fontaine's EPIC: The Musical

Warrior Of The Mind

Apologies for not updating in a long time! Also, if any of you are wondering if Mavuika (The Pyro Archon) is here since all the other Archons except the Tsaritsa is, the answer is no, because the Natlan arc hasn't finished yet at the time of writing.
#thetsaritsaismissingout
#mavuikaistoobusyfightingtheabyss
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ATHENA: Have you forgotten the lessons I taught you?
ODYSSEUS: Athena!
Eyes widen at the sudden appearance of a new character and the change in music, many wondering what is going on and who she is. They notice how she is dressed for battle, clad in armour, and holding a spear. It instantly makes most sensible people wary, wondering if she was an enemy that needed to be fought against. However, what she said and how Odysseus reacted to her made them think that was not the case. He seemed to look to her in reverence almost, with admiration and respect. Furina conveyed that well through her facial expressions.

A: Have you forgotten to turn off your heart, this is not you.
People frown at this, wondering why not. Why would she want him to close himself off and become colder? What a strange thing to want from someone who seems to really look up to you. But they tried not to be too quick to judge, perhaps she was just looking out for him for some valid reasons in the past that had not yet been shown?

A: I see you changing from how I've designed you. Designed?! Just who is she? Neuvillette and the Traveller immediately think of Focalors, wondering if this is a parallel of her. It seemed like something Furina would do: Put people she knew in plays. This "Focalors" seems more stern and piercing, though, in this particular scene. The cast for her was wonderful at showing that. She seemed like a very serious and distant person already.

A: Have you forgotten your purpose? Let me remind you.
Eyes narrow at this. How is this going to go...? And 'purpose'? Who was she to Odysseus exactly? Why would she have the responsibility to remind him of this 'purpose' exactly? It was unclear so far.

A: Goddess of wisdom.
Buer, the Dendro Archon? Many turn to look at her from where she was seated. She smiles warmly and waves politely to them. So Athena could be a parallel of Nahida in this setting? How fascinating... The guy wearing a large hat next to her grumbles something under his breath that makes Nahida give him a look.

A: Master of war...
Mavuika, or Morax? Huh. Was it a combination of the three Archons? People tried to look for them, wondering if they were also in the crowd, but failed to spot them. Only a few individuals, such as the Archons themselves, knew that Mavuika couldn't make it due to her ongoing war against the Abyss, but sent her congratulations to Furina for such a successful musical instead.

A: My life has one mission... create the greatest warrior.
"How does that even work..." Someone in the crowd mutters in confusion, struggling to understand.
Hat Guy stiffens.
Nahida pats his hand gently.
The greatest warrior, huh? He couldn't help but feel bitter, a lump forming in his throat despite it not having anything to do with her at all. He couldn't quite help but think: She let me go just because I wasn't what she wanted...

A: I had a challenge, a test of skill. A magic boar only the best could kill! One day a boy came for the thrill... A boy whose mind rivaled the boar's own will.
The audience watches with wonder as the goddess strides from one corner of the stage to another as a prop boar appears, surrounded by three young boys, one of them who resembles Furina playing Odysseus.

A: Maybe one day he'll follow me, and wе'll make a greater tomorrow, thеn they'll see. I know he'll change the world, 'Cause he is a warrior of the mind...!
People were in awe of her singing, it's so beautiful and amazingly talented. Meanwhile, those who know Focalors are a bit more tense, seeing the faint connections and parallelism. Was this how she sounded like as well, so proud and determined, when talking about Furina, her ideal human? Neuvillette looked noticeably tense.

A: If there's a problem, he'll have the answer. He is a warrior of the mind.
Those people who are still salty and bitter towards the "Hydro Archon" are thinking that if only Furina could be like that... having the right solutions to their many problems.

O: Show yourself. I know you're watching me, show yourself. I can see you.
They watch as he turns towards a cloaked Athena with much confidence.
"How can he see her?"
Common exclamations of surprise.

A: How can you see through my spell?
O: Haha! I was lying, and you fell for my bluff. Hahahaha.
People start laughing at the smug grin of his, having just tricked a god of wisdom. Some people think that she probably let him trick her, though, or raise their eyebrows at his boldness and hope she doesn't take offence to that because she technically could.

A: Well done, enlighten me, what's your name?
She seemed impressed, however, so she probably wasn't offended by it. That's a relief.

O: You first, and maybe I'll do the same.
A: Nice try, but two can play this game.
People watch this back and forth with curiosity and interest.

O: Nah, don't be modest. I know you're a goddess, so let's be honest. You are Athena! Badass in the arena. Unmatched, witty, and queen of the best strategies we've seen.
"She sounds really cool."

A: If you're looking for a mentor, I'll make sure your time's well spent.
"Oh?" "Huh?!"
She's offering him just like that to be his mentor?

O: Sounds like a plan. Goddess and man, bestest of friends.
People begin wondering if it really is that easy to make friends with a goddess. Furina's friends exchanged looks.

A: We'll see where it ends.
O: Okay.
People cackle as Odysseus is left hanging.
And even more when he high-fives himself.

BOTH: Make a greater tomorrow, then they'll see. I know we'll change the world, 'Cause we are the warriors of the mind. Maybe one day we'll reach them and we can build their skills as we teach them.
If there's a problem, we'll have the answer. We are the warriors of the mind...!
Squeals of joy fill the air at them singing together as people really took a liking to both of their voices. They're both so talented, it's beautiful to listen to.

A: I still intend to make sure you don't fall behind. Don't forget that you're a warrior of a very special kind. You are a warrior of the mind... Don't disappoint me.
People raising their eyebrows, not exactly liking that last sentence, how it felt like a bit of a threat. Those who knew Focalors wondered if this was how Furina felt, that she had felt burdened with worry that she'd disappoint her and her people. They look grim, and the atmosphere grows more tense as some can relate to having someone having high expectations of them.