Whispers Do you feel it... the hum? It's like it's calling, right?
...this is where my brother was last seen...
Aether, sensing the emotional weight of the moment, gently places a hand on MintyEnthusiasm’s shoulder.
I need to keep going forward, i can't give up...
whispers as well That voice... is that... real?
Aether closes his eyes, taking a deep breath. When he opens them again, a warm smile crosses his face.
Aether... where... are we? Where is here, exactly?
"We are in the Traveler's vision of 'Ancient City', in the story of 'The Seven Fatui Harbingers'." Aether pauses, reflecting for a moment before continuing.
The seven harbringers... did they do this to the place?
Aether’s gaze darkens, his voice sharp and filled with anger.
What is it? Did something happen while i was gone...
Aether's eyes narrow, scanning the ruins. His voice drops lower, almost growling.
...I have to keep going...
"Be careful, there could be traps here." Aether then turns, following MintyEnthusiasm.
As MintyEnthusiasm continues to move forward, Aether notices something on the ground, half-hidden in the grass. "Ahh... over here!"
Aether kneels down, picking up the item and examining it closely.
...is that a relic from my brother's time here?
Aether’s eyebrows raise as he realizes the importance of what he is holding.
Aether smiles and holds the item out for MintyEnthusiasm to see.
A shard?! From the Sandler Twins?!
Aether nods, his smile growing wider.
This must be from before they took away the crystals...
Aether gently hands the shard to MintyEnthusiasm, watching their eyes widen with excitement.
Aether looks down at the shard in MintyEnthusiasm's hand, a thoughtful expression crossing his face. He then looks up at MintyEnthusiasm, his eyes softening. "Yes, you may."
Aether watches intently as MintyEnthusiasm touches the shard, noticing the way their hand trembles slightly.
Does it feel warm? To me it does...
Aether nods, his eyes full of wonder and awe. "It is said that the shards of the Sandler Twins carry a piece of their power. That power is warm, comforting, and full of hope."
Aether smiles warmly, placing a gentle hand on MintyEnthusiasm's shoulder. "I am glad to see that it does."