>>5569848Lysithea has every reason to be nervous right now. If there’s anyone you know who would hate Agarthans more than you, it would be her. The pain they’ve put her, her family, and her people through is unfathomable. Even worse, she was forced to deal with it all since she was just a child. Though you’ve only known her for a brief time, you feel a certain kinship with her, and in this instance decide it best to comfort the mage.
>You grasp Lysithea’s shoulder reassuringly. “Hey, this is what you’ve been waiting for all this time, isn’t it? Don’t back down now. I’m here with you. Try as they might, they won’t be able to overcome us when we’re together.”Lysithea takes a deep breath and opens her eyes. “You’re right. Together we’re unstoppable. Thank you, Blair. I’m ready to-“
“Welcome back, Lady Lysithea!” Diogenes’ voice echoes all around you. The Sage is using the same sort of magic that Odesse had back in Edmund Woods. Despite not being present, you’re able to hear his voice emanating as though he were nearby. “You’ll find things have changed quite a bit since the last time you were down here. With the untimely demise of my predecessor Solon, management of our esteemed laboratory has fallen into my hands. Though you’ll be pleased to know that the work I produce is of a FAR greater quality than that imbecile.”
>“Diogenes! I’d ask that you come out and we settle this face to face, but I assume you have every intention of making us work for this, don’t you?”The Sage’s laugh lacks any sense of malice or ill-will. “Of course! You’re both here for revenge, aren’t you? How satisfying would it be if I merely offered up my head on a silver platter? Besides, you shouldn’t think I’ll just fall over and die that easily. I have every intention of coming out on top. The prospect of claiming your body is far too enticing, Blair d’Rusalka. You possess the exact qualities I’m seeking. You too, could possess the Crest of Indech! Or actually, I hear you’re rather adept with magic. Perhaps you would prefer the Crest of Maculi instead? Or perhaps with your strength and will, you could even manage to possess both of them at the same time? I could perform wonders for you, Blair, so long as you provided me a few moments to tinker and toy with that body and blood of yours.”
“This guy’s a bit full of himself, isn’t he?” You hear Clay mutter under his breath.
“Oy! Are you the bastard that gave me this Crest?!” Scratch yells, looking in every direction.
