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Reality isn't binary, an escape always lurks somewhere, something you've overlooked, a path obscured by failing to confront all the angles of your problems. Unfortunately, you aren't inside the reality you know anymore.
Ama influence grows on you by the second, your instinct is to resist, rage against this violation. It takes every ounce of self-control... No, it takes Shereen's worried stare to keep you still as the witch influence settles over you.
You like to work with imagery to explain magical and soul phenomenons. In this case, the fortress that is your soul has been invaded by the existence of the witch but your ego, your mind sought refuge within the keep. You can still think, move, act... but once her influence settles on you, your potential is <span class="mu-r">chained</span>, and nothing but assured self-destruction will even give you a chance to physically resist her.
''Sorry about that.'' Ama has at least some decency. ''It's for my security.''
''If we have to die to stop you, we will.'' Shereen clear statement makes the taller vixen blink in surprise.
''You'd better not be attempting your ascension or some kind of deicide now.'' Your growled, taking your first step on these magical stairs. They extended upward far enough to camouflage with the white scenery without touching any angels.
''Goodness me! I'll prove myself trustworthy, don't worry. Let us ascend my dears and reach behind the curtains.''
Ama put action to words and climbed first, followed by Shereen and finally yourself after one last look at the pyramid and its people of marbles. From this angle, you had no idea who Sieglinde was, neither could you see Hao or Elina... You pass your frustration by holding your shield.
The pathway goes up for eternity making for an uneventful journey, the only sign of your trio making distance are the angels you leave behind and the continuously shrinking pyramid. It disappears after five minutes of climbing and the crowd of angels grows noticeably thinner.
''What do you intend to do after this, Ama? After you reach your ''end?'' Daiyu might be able to knock on your doorstep soon, all the effort you've put into your game has to amount to something, right?''
''Hmm...Good question.'' She didn't turn back to look at you. ''My result will depend entirely on what's about to happen soon, I'm the one bestowing a reward my dear, I can't be greedy now and seek more than my fair share, this entire game, this time we've spent together and my, that moment in the bath...'' Her tails flutter excitedly. ''Delightful. I've never been part of a group, I've never felt so intimate with adding my strength to others. I did speak the truth when I said Zerase completely derailed my game. Originally... I aimed to end things in Solemnval but I had to readjust.''
''Are you saying the journey was your reward?'' Shereen manages to sound haughty and sarcastic disgustingly well.
