Sacred Elements Book 1 Crim Tälias FIRE

Chapter 21 Affairs of the heart

Chapter 21

The nights have become cool and breezy. As the weather pressure was slowly changing around Crim Talias. Giving evidence to those that are perceptive of the gradual changing of seasons. For Opul this change in seasons felt different than every other season change in her entire life.

Even as a child she has housed a great power. A power that was recognized by Mother Moon herself when she bestowed upon her the Fervor Chorus Red Dragon. Now that she holds the the power of Cel'ist the Aqua Chorus and Piora the Terra Chorus her power has grown substantially. The evidence and proof of this power increase is represented through the multicolored jewel like gems fixed underneath the strange tattoo that appeared on Opul's forehead.

Rinko could feel the surge of energy that was coursing through her now. She was a different person compared to the young woman he meet when first entering the Village a few years ago. They were sitting across for one another around a small but well build fire pit. They were eating wild deer seasoned with a large variety of vegetables. He also noticed that she carried herself differently than she did not so long ago. There was a air of regality that seemed to have been hued and polished over the years. When he again thought of their first meeting the difference was striking.

As he continued to look at Opul's ever feature with great intensity. She suddenly looked over to his direction. Quickly, she turned her head to look the other direction as the color around her cheeks and ears became inflamed. The look she gave him took him by surprised causing him to advert his eyes away from her to focus on the fire. At the same time a vast empty crevasse surrounding deep unrealized emotions made itself known in Rinko's chest. Unconsciously, he reached up and grabbed the soft cloth of the tunic the surrounded his chest. 

Renkotsou could feel his partners unrest. "What is it Rinko?" Speaking directly to his mind. The concern in his voice and emotions calmed Rinko a little.

"I can't explain this weird empty feeling I get whenever I look at Opul. I'm frustrated and these feelings are hard to understand."

"Aaah." Is all Renkotsou said mentally.

"That sounds as if you already know something. Tell me what it is?" Rinko's agitation was echoed into his thoughts as he mind linked with Renkotsou.

"My existence has been in this world for far longer than you could imagine. So my knowledge of the human heart is extensive and limited all at the same time."

"That doesn't make since. How can your knowledge be extensive meaning you know a lot and be limited meaning that the knowledge that you do have is restricted?"

"Though I have had the opportunity to observe humans for many eons. You are my first partner. So what I was saying was that from the many years of observation I have come to understand a few things about the nature of humans. However, my limitations become apparent when the information needs to be specified. Thus, I can tell you what is happening to you, but as for the reasons why you feel this way. That explanation is beyond my current capabilities."

"So you are able to understand my feeling but not where they come from?"

"Yes."

"Well, at least we have a small area of understanding to start from. Let's begin with the things that you know and understand about my current condition."

"This my take some time. Is that okay with you?"

"If that is the case. Let's talk about this tonight when we have some free time to be alone."

"As you wish, my young partner." Renkotsou released the mind link until his presence was only lightly grasping the back of Rinko's consciousness.

Opul by this time had finished her meal and was sitting quietly. Looking at Rinko with a peculiar expression. Th fire light sent weird shadows across her face as the flames licked and danced from the light breeze in the cooler evening air. "Where you just speaking to Renkotsou?" She finally asked.