‘Hard to believe 11 years have passed by so quickly, feels like yesterday was when I heard his first cry.’

I forgot something at the apartment..! I’ll be right back Raea!

Alright, I’ll wait for you here.

No, sorry love, I am too tired today.

....Understandable.

Astraea? Not mum?

Nymeia, Astraea will take you to your mentoring lessons.

Please be more cautious next time..

‘Couldn’t hold it in anymore, I can’t control my emotions… Sometimes I wish I could just stay in here forever..’

You’re stressing him out!

Why won’t you let me help?I am not stressing him out, I want to find out why. Can I not ask a simple question?

Please be more cautious next time..

I’m sorry for-

You are apologizing before the boy can even respond.Nymeia, why are you crying?

Was it something I said?

Nym? Hon? Everything alright?

Calm down.. Don’t lose it, Why won’t you listen to me!?

Am I just not enough? Do they even want me?
Why can’t I just stop thinking..

‘Sometimes I wonder, maybe if I wasn’t here they’d be happier.’

‘Mum works a lot, shes always tired but she pushes herself. .. But when shes home they just end up fighting. Then after they play it off like nothing, I wish they wouldn’t act so fake in front of me when I can hear them yelling.’

Please be more cautious next time..

‘Why even bother, it doesn’t matter anyway. Everything I do is never enough. I wish feelings were erased from the world then I wouldn’t have to deal with this now.'

Please be more cautious next time..

Please be more cautious next time..

‘I tried my best. Why can’t he see that..’

Sometime later...

grumbles


???: Let me hear all of your grievances… How long have you cried out and no one paid attention?

Distressed Woman: I’ll… I’ll tell you everything!! She stole our life and we were left with NOTHING. All she gets is a slap on the wrist and naught else is done!

???: How cruel. In our society we should have eliminated such carelessness eons ago!

Distressed Woman: The previous Azem was similar… things will never change!

???: That's why I’m here.. I wish for change as well, and peace for your minds. All of you who have gathered here today..! If we don’t hear the people out… who will?

The Crowd: Agreed! Change must come to the convocation!

???: ‘Finally this thorn will be taken away from me. I must be patient.. Seek out the perfect time. The Seat Of Azem must be removed from the convocation all together. It cannot stand to stay any longer!’

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Persephone: I know that once your assignment ends you will no longer be a word of mine, but I hope that this journey gave you special memories of our time together.
Astraea: It has been enjoyable thus far.
Persephone: I hope we can be close friends for a very long time. Even though we’ve barely spent much time together, I feel like I’ve known you all my life now.
Astraea: …I agree.

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What do you think?

...Cute.

Now we match!

Here! And no takes back!

! …. Very well.

Alright!! I’m set to go!

You look exhausted!

Fresh air helping?

Not exactly..

Apologies.. I will fetch refreshments for when you feel up to eating..

Thank you Raea.

Lets retire to a room.

Y-yes I'd appreciate that..

We can rest for now, we don’t have to push ourselves too hard.

You may have the right of it…

It feels even hotter than usual..

I heard that these parts normally reach these numbers.

Nnnugh...

Well then, that settles it. I will be counting on you, thank you for taking this assignment again Astraea.

Yes! Thank you Raea, I couldn’t do it without you!

Sooo this means I can go traveling up to the seventh one, yes? I’ve handled myself this far! And anything I cannot, Raea is there!

… That is not what I am saying, hold on. We will revisit this subject when you return from the southern lands.

‘I’ve never seen this side of Emet-Selch before, fretting over her like so. It is nice to see.’

I believe… Yes. Here is the full report of all the events in the northern lands, you can read them in detail. I also kept count of all meals and hydration intake. How many steps, the amount of sleep time and more.

You what- What's the 'more' part!?

Hmmm..

Astraea, I want your honest report of events. Then answer me this, do you believe Azem is fit to continue her duties, what did you observe? The southern locals can be harsh climate, not to also say of its travel time.

I am fit! I can travel! I’m fine with 4 more months of duties!

Wait. Elemental? That is cause for concern!
What if you had gotten hurt?!

She is only my assistant.

We may have ran into an ornery elemental, but no fear! Raea handled it like a professional! I’ve never seen such a swift ending to a hostile penuma!

‘Glad they got along fine, it was not at all like that from the beginning’

Astraea. Welcome.

‘He can be very doting out of prying eyes, nothing to be so bashful about though sir..’


Persephone: You can tell her right now!
Hades: ...
Astraea: Greetings Sir.
Persephone: I told her to join us for dinner before she went home!
Astraea: Forgive the intrusion..

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It went great! Raea was a huge help and we had a lot of fun! It was quite chilly up there but always worth to see the warm hearted peoples.

I will give her my thanks whenever I see her next.

Good to have you back.

Good to be back!

How was it?

There we go.. The storm is subsiding...
Great work Raea!

Please be more cautious next time..

Ice crack

Its getting ready to attack again- Get inside.

But ...

Now then.. . . There. Thats where you are, I see you now..


Persephone: Thank you-
Astraea: I told you to wait!!!
Persephone: I’m sorry I didn't realize the- !!! You called my name :D
Astraea: Too close of a call there.

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PERSEPHONE!!!
Blocks attack

‘I couldn’t see it till now- The snow camouflaged the ice strike?!’

‘It’s only gotten worse!? An elemental must be the cause of-’


Persephone: Did you happen to leave for a moment?
Astraea: No, I've been here this whole time. Even after several hours it hasn’t abated..
Persephone: What?! I need to check, that shouldn’t be!
Astraea: What?! I need to check, that shouldn’t be!

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Ah. Well even convocation members need their rest..

Mixing creation, along with the “gift”, Azem can bend materialized aether into reality, it must take constant control and attention to keep it stabilized.
Along with her healing aptitude, its little wonder why she was chosen for the role of-

Other abilities people may have, is Aether Sight, few have this skill, and even fewer can master. Once you do though, you can pick out your friends in a large crowd! Or find them in a vast area!Then we have the “gift”, it can give a variety of different types of skills. For instance, I can tap into the ambient aether of an area, and see past events as if they were happening right now! But as time marches on, it may become more murky, unless there is a person who was there during events of the past. Aether is all around us and makes up a large part of who we are!Some other skill types the “gift” can lend itself to us, is being able to understand others without barriers of language! And more!

Hi!! Lets do a quick rundown of abilities and skills a person of our time may have!Everyone has some sort of base level of creation ability!
Everyone can try to bring things into existence.If they know the breakdown of the creature or object. But the more complex a creation, the more you need to know about how it works to bring it into reality!

Your ability really lends itself to your travels..

Quickly!

We need to turn back!

No. We’ll wait it out.

We left too late… At this rate we’ll be buried by this blizzard!

Yes. We have to stop.

Two quiches please!!

‘If we want to make it to the next town before nightfall…’


Astraea: Its…good.
Persephone: Just good!?
Astraea: It’s well balanced, not too overly sugary, yet the flavor is deep and yet delightful. I don't usually prefer sugary foods, however.
Persephone: Its the best in the northern lands! I always make it one of my stops while traveling over here!

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Persephone: Well then!- Good thing you’re a temporary word of Azem! Here!
Astraea: Wait, did you pay for this? I cannot accept-
Persephone: Don’t worry about it!!!

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While traveling and fulfilling my duties of accompanying you, I am still a word of Emet-Selch’s and as such it requires me to leave little room for onlookers that we-…. Azem?


Astraea: …I do enjoy hot cocoa. But I must maintain a level of professionalism while on these travel jobs with-
Persephone: Could you hold on to these for me?
Astraea: Yes Azem. As I was saying..

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Appropriate?
When is it ever not appropriate for hot cocoa?Raea!
It's okay to tell me you don't like something! It won't hurt my feelings!!

Ahhh! So rich in flavor! Sugary warmth save me!! Raea! You haven’t tried any yet!

No thank you it wouldn’t be appropriate of me.


Persephone: This town was hit pretty hard from the last storm..
Astraea: Do they often get hit with such harsh weather?
Persephone: Yes sadly. I’ll help move some of the debris soon here. Don’t worry, I’ll just use my strings, won’t be much of a strain. We need to stop in here as well, check how the peoples are.
Astraea: As you wish.
Persephone: You can tell much from the foods, whether or not the people are struggling to make ends meet.
Astraea: ‘Ah… it's another food spot…’
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Persephone: Raea!!! These are so delectable!
Astraea: Yes Azem.. but mayhaps we should have foods with more nutritional value?
Persephone: It makes me feel good, isn’t that what counts the most?
Astraea: .. If you say so.

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Understood Emet-Selch.

This discovery has not been made public knowledge.Please, keep it to yourself. If there is anything of note, report back to me.

She can more than take care of herself… but she needs to temper her determination with reality.Pushing herself too much is not sustainable, neither for her… or those depending on her…

A very astute observation.Yes, Following in her predecessor's footsteps. Until a recent… discovery, despite having a great many assignments & duties, Azem has been able to handle matters personally.I would like you to accompany her, but do not interfere directly. Merely look out that she does not overextend herself in the coming weeks & months.

Azem hasn't had a need to have Words of her own before…


Hades: I am sensing hesitation on your part Astraea.
Astraea: No. Apologies.
Hades: I appreciate your perspective on matters.You may speak freely.
Astraea: …I am grateful to hear that sir.

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It will be done.
.........................................

You have proven yourself time and time again, I believe you are the best fit for this.


Astraea: You summoned me sir?
Hades: Astraea, you are reliable, and being as such, I am changing your post temporarily. Azem, will be your new charge.

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I hope nothing ill comes of this. Let it just be my mind overthinking the situation.

With so many in one room, hard not to get nervous and distracted, wouldn't you say so?

'I barely caught her expression change..'

By the by, Was there a problem up there Persephone?

I would thank you to allow me to express my happiness on my wedding day!

Heh!

Hehehehe!

Quite well to have witness this wonderful union! OH! Is that a rare- might I even add genuine Hades smile I spy?

Hythlodaeus! How are you dear friend?

That was amazing!
So Cool!
Wow!
!!! They're starting the first dance now!

Thank you..

'Calm down...''Deep breaths.. in . .. . out''Don't lose it now, regain control'

'Perse?'

It's changed! Its coming down like..Like a downpour!!

'Apo...?'

And again I am astounded by how she can bring everyone to smiles.

I feel like the sun is shining on us right now...!I also feel all warm and fuzzy in my heart...?

Without further ado... A special gift from us... to you!!!

Welcome and thank you for being here! We have a special surprise for you all!!We will need the lights to be dimmed, everyone has their goodie bags?If you have trouble seeing these will assist you! Just give them a good shake!

Apollos. You are chasing an ever setting sun. Like plants need water and sun to live, you need to nurture your own happiness to, or you'll never allow yourself to bloom.

May I have everyone's attention please?

I've done enough of that Venat... Thank you though.
I appreciate it, really.But I'm done being swallowed up by my feelings.
I can't mope about idly when there's so much work to be done.This is enough for me.

And that is respectable... Admirable even.But it's also important to remember that your feelings matter too.I understand where you're coming from. I truly mean that.

As thus, I wish to support her on this special day.
To be able to celebrate a new era for her.
Being here is the least I could do.

Inner strength..?No.. No I'm happy to be here.
This is everything Persephone dreamt of afterall.I've heard the stories by now, of how long she's waited for this.

Please, just Venat, I wanted to check on how you were doing.
I know about the situation between you and Persephone.I feel for you Apollos.
You may speak to me anytime you need.
Being here takes a lot of inner strength.

Tis good to see you again Ms. Venat,
is everything alright?

May I speak to you on the balcony?

Apologies..
I tried my best to wrap it up as quickly as I could,, time slipped away from me..I also didn't want Hades or the guests to see me..I'm here now! Let's do this!!

Yes, yes, first you must get off the floor though..


Astraea: AZEM?
Venat: ....Not what I would have done, love.

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Astraea: Hm.
Venat: Do you hear something?
Astraea: I don’t believe I do-

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Astraea: Do you have *any* idea where the bride is?
Venat: No, but she'll be here. I have no doubt of it.

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Venat: Need one?
Astraea: No. I’m on duty currently.
Venat: Suit yourself!
Astraea: Thank you, I will. ...Do you...

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Haven't you ever heard of never making a bride upset on her wedding day?I'm done with you.

I'm going to be late at this rate!!AGH

Yes sir.

Where...Is the crowd settled?... Continue stalling.

Please make sure to give these to her
. . .

Night, my spark.'I do not want a repeat of history.'

I'll see you in the morning.

I wish it hadn't come to this.. I don't want to lose his friendship.I felt such a kindred spirit with him,
but I understand now, even if I pretend he only views me as a friend, it doesn't solve the issue.It will only hurt him more in the end.

I know you. You didn't mean any malicious harm, you want to include everyone but... not everyone feels the same about you like Apollos does.It's good to seperate the two in your mind.Don't give him any more false hope, Perse.

I understand you were just trying to be kind and let him help.But in doing so you let him think you might feel something too.It is cruel to keep spending time with him knowing full well he wants more.

I know! ....
I told him it'll never happen between us, plus he knows I'm getting married. It's already so painful for him, I didn't want him to think I hate him and don't want his help..I don't know what more to do for him.

Persephone, it's not right. It's not fair to him.What if Hades had seen? Or anyone else for that matter?It would have looked-

How'd you-You sent Argos?!Mother you were spying on-

Was that also your reasoning for letting him dance with you too?!You are THREE centuries of age, you should know better than this!Yet despite knowing this, you willingly played right into his affections???

I know, I know ... It's just, he offered,
I didn't want to turn him down..

That young man is head over heels for you.Why'd you bring him here today Persephone?

Persephone!

Bwoof...

I never meant for my feelings to spill out like that.I need to control my heart more.
She doesn't need to get caught up with my issues.

Such a fool that I am, why did I complicate things.Of course she doesn't feel the same, she's not marrying you.

See you Perse..

I'll see you around Apollos..

There's nothing to forgive,
I know you never meant to.
I'm the one at fault here,
I'm sorry for making things awkward.

Forgive me, I don't mean to hurt you.

I cherish our friendship too, Persephone.

I still hope we can be friends,
Apollos when I say you're a close friend..
I really do mean it.

I completely understand.

I'm sorry.

This will never be.

You are such a dear friend...
But I noticed how your eyes look at me..

Apollos... I really enjoy our friendship...

Shall we begin then?