>>6099605really liked this way of thinking by the way. hold onto that feeling anon. it's right at the core of this quest.
one day you will see.
>>6099266As your fingers trace the profile of Saint Bragia over the ivory, you also wonder if Carnaval can tell you something more about the strange connection you have felt over the days and months. Your growing bond with Saint Bragia Lacresta.
“There is another thing. I-If I may.”
“I have a little more time yet,” the angel nods, her wings tinkling and creaking behind her. “Ask away.”
“I have began to feel queer about my bond with this thing.” You pull the cameo off your neck and show it to Carnaval, her golden eyes tinging with interest. “It is Master’s gift.”
You stand up again and walk to the angel, setting the most precious thing you own into her marble hand. She raises it to her eyes and you notice the golden light painting the edge of the cameo into a soft yellow. The angel’s eyes <span class="mu-i">glow</span>.
“This is exquisite. Why would you be worried about your attachment to a thing, at any rate? Are you worried about the pitfalls of greed?”
“Nay,” you vehemently deny, shaking your head. “I was— I have been taught a serious lesson about those. I come from the Mar da Candéa.”
“Your family name.” Carnaval’s other hand reaches for your cheek, rubs one long and smooth finger against your skin, all the way to your forehead. As she does so, you feel some kind of pressure growing inside you and echo against the tip of her finger. As she withdraws it, you almost stumble forward, holding your forehead in your hands. That was… different.
Carnaval’s jaw sets. The soft glow of her eyes turns brighter, sharper.
[cont.]
