>>6322862“Like Willow,” you sigh, sitting on the low stone wall. Behind you, Helias carries his beloved away from the crowd, careful not to attract any gaze. “Though I am not sure how easy she will be to defeat. For me.”
Provided you even reach that point.
Provided you can be there to save her.
The Stilladìa already promised she will not be gentle with her.
Your eyes shift towards the two hidden shapes. Helias then slides over the grass, almost invisible at the light of the torches, pilfering a basket of fruits for his wife.
He pulls away and gives it to her. Grateful, she bites into the fruit, resting her forehead against his chest. The way they are hiding.
When just a few hours ago they were dancing, celebrating the death of Merope.
The Stilladìa notices your gaze. She sits next to you, crossing her slender legs and giving you a look as her two white-hot stars keep floating between her horns.
Her hand reaches for a lock of your hair. You startle, expecting her to coil it around her finger like she did in the cell, but instead she just lets it rest against her open palm, the silver shine stark even against her chalk-white palm.
“When did you start opening displaying your hair, Argia Candente? You know this is anathema to Maduans.”
<span class="mu-i">Oh</span>.
Right.
Was that the moment when all of this started to rush towards ruins? You did that because you felt the vision atop the Eye of the Sun meant you had Ansàrra’s favour…
<span class="mu-r">… ironic in a way. You tell her, and ask the Stilladìa what she thinks: was that out of your free will or were you a puppet even then?</span>
<span class="mu-b">… which only further pushed you into this mess. You regret that little moment of freedom, and you share this with her.</span>
<span class="mu-g">… back when the world still made sense. Before all this. You’ll just give the Stilladìa a half-mouthed reply and focus on the time you have left.</span>
<span class="mu-s">… or add a suggestion.</span>
I am glad you liked the scene with the Eyes of the Sun. I remember adding a few hints there as well. Thanks for playing. Now let's see what you pick... 