Walkabout - Journey's Middle And End

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[1]

A large bonfire had been built in the middle of a forest, giving the people who came along for the ride time to reflect as Dita poured a handful of dust into their hands.

"The natives who taught me this said that sending your wishes and worries into the fire, revived them as well wishes for others. Focus your thoughts, your desires and your worries, and cast them into the flame."

[2]

Mountainside. You've been climbing for the better part of the day, and while the end seemed in sight, there was also a lot of whispers and questions for you. People in the shape of your own friends and family were asking you questions. "What is your goal? What do you feel is right?" You are hearing the whisper of the spirits on this scared mountain as Dita waited for you at the top of it.

[3]

Xing Village. A small village known for its ore deposits on the old China/Gucun border. Now under attack. Warlords have battled over this area, and now with Adventus broken up, it was also ready to be taken by a larger, stronger power. Currently, half the village was in flames as people shot it up with large generic Adventus mooks stolen from their resources. At the forefront was a large portly man of Chinese descent who was barking orders.

"Our mission is to defeat them. You'll find your final answers in this sacred village. Everyone ready?" inquired Dita.

[4]

Returning to the Chalice after the battle to deal with the aftermath of the violence. And yet, there's a happy aura from everyone, like they had found answers they sought. It was to say the least, welcoming. They're also at IS Academy now as well.

Comments

[minorbeat]

I'm just saying that as a 'hero' she is likely to do things she isn't proud of.

(Seiren looks away as if in shame.)

I know I'm not proud of what made me a 'hero'.

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[Dita nodded, listening to Seiren's emotions behind that talk.]

She could use a mentor. Someone who would give her the support she needs when she has to take that darker step.

[minorbeat]

(Seiren's eyes narrow dangerously.)

I can't teach her how to become a 'hero' as I refuse to embrace my own title as such. My title was made on a path of blood and gore, sometimes made from people who could not even fight back. I am a warrior, and as such I will teach her to be a warrior. But never a 'hero'.

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That's all she asks, Seiren. She knows how rough the path will become, and the things she might do. She needs a lot of mentors to learn those hard lessons. Even if you don't feel like you can live up to it, there is many things she can learn from you.

[minorbeat]

(Seiren thinks about it for a bit.)

I will do what I can as I intended to...But I doubt she will listen to me. I probably look like some beast to her. Even if I showed her how to handle dark steps that are needed, she would likely just ignore what I am telling her for her own idea of the world.