(Warm-up/ Practive Story) Deviation

Ch. 5

The men of Thel's ship has looked upon Syrri with both awe, and caution, unsure on how to feel of the female's presence.

She stood closer to her father than Thel, yet was still close to her as well.

The ship was within slip-space for the moment, yet when they had exited, Syrri's eyes widened slightly at the sight of the Holy City of High Charity.

She had stepped to the observation glass, and looked out it, slightly in awe of the city.

Thel had decided to join beside her, and look to the city as well.

"I... Didn't expect it to be so big... I thought it'd be smaller." She said, eyes all of the ships entering and leaving the city.

"I felt the same when I first joined, myself... The inner halls never seemed to end." He said to her.

"... I wonder what will become of me if I'm to displease the Hiercarchs." She questioned aloud, worried of the outcome of the experience.

Thel had given her a condoling glance, knowing the feeling she was experiencing now.

"Keep you head down, speak with a clear mind, and a distinctive tone... With your father to your back, you'll have nothing to fear." He tried to sooth her, and her shy smile towards him had proven him correct.

"Thank you, Commander." She said softly as Xytan had joined her on the other side.

"Ready?" He looked to her.

"As much as I'll ever be." She replied.

"Good. Then let's go. I don't wish to keep the Heirarch's waiting." Xytan said as he had turned and walked out of the bridge.

She had watched him leave, yet turned back to the window, still staring out at the city.

Thel had looked at her, yet she didn't look fearful.

More along the lines of resentful towards it than anything.

"Admiraless..."

She had given him her attention, turning towards him.

"We should go..." He had stood to the side, and motioned his head out of the bridge.

"... Yes... We should." She agreed, and had walked before him, he behind her as they walked to the Phantoms, and had boarded a different one than before, and had left to High Charity.

It seemed a little too quick once they had docked and were to exit the Phantom, already inside the city.

Syrri had taken a deep breath with a raise of her head and chest before she stepped out of the Phantom, side by side with Xytan, and Thel to her right a couple spaced from her as they had walked deeper into the city as two Honor-Guard had approached them.

Syrri could feel prying eyes from all of the males around her, as well as looks from Brute's, Unggoy, and Kig-Yar as her boots marched as Xytan's, and Thel's with their cloaks flowing behind them.

"The Hierarchs have been waiting for you both, Admiral... Commander, you are free to leave, as you wish." One of the Honor-Guard had stated.

"Thel will be staying with me. We will be returning to Estuary after this." Xytan retorted, earning a nod from the male.

Xytan then looked at Syrri.

"I'm right behind you, Alright?"

She nodded, and had walked between the two guards as they had eyed her form as they had looked at one another before they had walked behind her, escorting her to the Inner Chamber.