The Truth of Emotions

Chapter 36: Calm Bedore the Storm

Later that night...

The rain has stopped and the others have learned about Xaena's situation.

Veld: "That's... quite the surprise."

Rox:"No kidding! After fiascoes like Lariat and Owen, it's quite refreshing to get Xaena back without too many problems."

Owen: "(groaning) At least Lariat is stuck in the name with me."

Ariyae's eyes are sparking with excitement.

Ariyae: "(excited) S-So th-this Xaena is Golden Standard?!"

Nyria: "I had no idea Xaena would ever have the confidence to display her work on such a large scale."

Makoh: "S-Same.:

Cale: "(smiling) I knew you'd flip out after hearing that."

The rain outside grows stronger with a bolt of lightning.

Veld: "It's getting late, we'd better get some rest before tomorrow."

Lariat: "Good idea."

Ariyae is curled up into a ball on the couch.

Rox: "Uh..."

Cale just tosses a blanket on top of her.

Cale: "J-Just go get some sleep guys."

The lights go out as everyone gets ready to pass out for the night.

However...

The Demi is still looking out the window as a Fangli male enters the room.

Fangli: "Master Feroxus, everything is all set up for tomorrow."

Feroxus: "Then all that's left to do is to cast the dice of fate."

Meanwhile...

Xaena is currently typing up a document on a small, black laptop inside of a small office with nothing but a desk, TV, and a couch with some sheets on it.

Xaena: "Such a shame that I'd have to disappoint my fans, but duty calls."

She makes a quick glance at an ancient picture of her plus the others with a young Dwarf and a Human with black, curly hair, pale skin, black headphones, and a black, leather jacket.

Xaena: "(smirking) The good old days when we were starting out..."

As she types up the last line, her eyes begin to drift.

Xaena: "(yawning, groggy) Maybe I can actually get some sleep for a while..."

She closes the laptop and hops onto her couch before passing out...