*Warning: Spoilers from the endgame are present as this story takes place postgame*
I had intended this to be part of a bigger series but I figured since this was in my head, I should write it down. I may do a second chapter if it feels right.
"Finally, you got something right! Maybe we'll make it out of this alive after all!" Mythra retorted again, arms folded while she watched Rex lay the finishing blows to a Territorial Rotbart.
"Could you maybe cut it out with these retorts? You know, I've dealt with them for a long time but it's getting a bit old!" Rex shouted back.
"Nah, I don't think I can. We'd all be dead by now if I was just a nice Blade."
"Pyra doesn't do that and we haven't died!"
"Of course! You always liked her more that me! So you'd rather I just go away?" Mythra and Rex were practically nose to nose now. They glared at each other.
"Rex...Mythra... stop it, please!" Pyra said, trying to pull the two apart. She tugged at Rex's arm to try to drag him away, but Rex appeared determined to get in the last word.
"No, that's not what I meant. I just think you should be a little more supportive."
"Like Pyra? Isn't that why you chose her over me back in the Land of Morytha?"
Pyra glared at Mythra. "Mythra! He chose both of us, it was just a name he wanted to call us!" she scolded.
"No, um… well yes, kinda…" Rex stared at the ground as he said it, twiddling his thumbs slightly. He felt that both Pyra and Mythra were part of the family. He just wanted Mythra to be a little more encouraging. But of course, she's been around for quite a while after all and set in her ways. He winced as Mythra opened her mouth as if knowing what she was going to say next. Perhaps, even a slight fear that Mythra would threaten to leave. Mythra walked up to Rex and smacked him in the face.
"Hmph, you can have her, what do you need me for then?"
"Y-you're part of the family too. Even though you might be a little difficult to me, I don't want you to just leave. Look, I'm sorry I made a big deal of this."
"Guys, stop it!" Pyra pleaded. "This isn't going to get either of you anywhere!"
"You're right Pyra. I should just go, Rex doesn't even want me in battle."
"I never said that! Where are you going?"
"Somewhere where you no longer need to hear me scream at you in battle."
"Wh-wh-wh-what? No, Mythra!"
"Mythra! This is madness! You can't leave. You're my sister! Did you ever think how much this would hurt me?" Pyra exclaimed.
"You have Rex, Nia, and Dromarch, and the rest of the others."
"None of those are you!"
Mythra sighed. "You know, I think I need a break."
"A break?"
"Just leave me alone for a little while!" Mythra snapped. Without making eye contact with Pyra, she ran off.
"Mythra! Mythraaaa!" Rex shouted after her.
"Rex...I think we should give her some time. Don't worry about her. We're here in Leftheria so she won't go far. She's not gone for good," Pyra said.
"I-I didn't..." Rex tried to fight back tears.
Pyra reached out and pulled Rex into her warm embrace, resting his head against her shoulder.
"Shhhh...Rex. It's okay. Just calm down. You're not wrong. She's just not very good at expressing her thoughts in a tactful way. That doesn't mean she doesn't care about you. Let's head back to Aunt Corinne's."
"Will she be okay without us?"
"She will be fine, I doubt she's going to wander into dangerous territory." Pyra held out her hand.
"Come on, Rex, let's go."
Rex took Pyra's hand and the two walked back to Fonsett.
Nia saw them and immediately seized the opportunity to make fun of them.
"Ohhhhh...Rex. We're holding hands today. You loooove Pyra!" Nia teased as she spotted the pair.
"My lady. I don't think that's what Rex wants to hear," Dromarch remarked.
"I told you many times that it's not like that."
"Uh-huh. Hmm...where's Mythra?"
Rex stared at the ground and mumbled something.
"I can't hear what you said."
Rex looked at Pyra and Pyra nodded.
"She's taking a break. She'll be back sometime soon."
"Oh, an argument?! Like a married couple?"
"Nia! Stop that!" Pyra scolded.
"Fiiine. I'll race you back to Fonsett!"
"Hmm, but you have Dromarch who can run really fast. That's cheating," Rex noted.
"My lady, don't you think we should take it slow this time?"
"Fiiine Dromarch. Let's just go."
"Come on Rex," Pyra said as Rex hesitated a little. "I told you Mythra will be fine. Where's the optimistic Rex I know?"
Rex sighed deeply. "Let's go," he said finally.
The group arrived back at Corinne's house as the sun was setting.
"Oh, you're all back. I was worried I was going have to send Azurda to look for you all."
"Oh Aunt Corinne, you are too kind," Pyra said, blushing slightly.
"But where's Mythra?"
"She wanted to go take a break. She'll be back." Pyra turned to make sure Rex wasn't near the kitchen and lowered her voice to a whisper.
"She had a fight with Rex. I don't think she's gone, but I do feel worried since she can be rather stubborn."
"Hmmm... I don't think she will just leave Red though. Though you two are different, you are the same deep down and you both care for Rex equally. I wouldn't take it to heart. Now personally I think you are the one for Rex."
"Oh Auntie Corinne, it's not like that really."
"You needn't tell me that, but you know Rex can be reckless and stubborn. So he's going to need someone to make sure he doesn't end up in trouble."
"I'll make sure that happens. I think I may go look for Mythra once everyone is asleep. We came from the same core crystal so I can sense her whereabouts. Please don't tell Rex. He will want to come and I'm not sure if Mythra is ready to see him."
"You have my word."
Whether it was coincidence or fate. Mythra found herself wandering over to Azurda, who was once again a big Titan.
"Hello, Mythra. I can see you aren't with Rex or Pyra. Did something happen?"
"Oh, Gramps. Hello. I would be lying if I said no."
"What happened?"
"He got pretty upset at me during a battle today. I think my snark got to him."
"Well, to be honest, you do have a rather sharp tongue."
"You think I don't know that? I'm upset at myself for not being able to control that. And I'm not the type of person that admits I'm wrong to anybody."
"Mmhmm... I would agree. But I still think you're also very protective of Rex. You do offer to protect him from the scary dark."
Mythra folded her arms and looked visibly annoyed.
"This isn't a joke, Gramps."
"Oh, I know. Yet the point is clear. You want to protect Rex and you have feelings for him."
"I-I do not! Hmm okay, I do care about him. I'm just lousy at showing it. I can't cook, I can't encourage him, all I can lend him is my strength." Mythra's face had turned bright red as she blushed.
"Tell me, Mythra. Why do you care about Rex? It's not just because you are his Blade."
"I care about him because he would do the same for everybody. That's why he was able to take down Malos. And he really reminds me of Addam."
"Right. Rex cares about you too and sure, he may not always put up with your personality. That's a far cry from wanting you to leave. Remember, he broke down and wept as you destroyed that bridge. Nobody thought you would come back for him."
"I didn't say I was going to leave! Yes, I remember that moment. I almost cried too. But I didn't because I didn't want Rex to continue to be attached to Pyra and me. I had no idea I would return."
"Mythra, I couldn't help but listen to that exchange between you and Rex. I apologize for the eavesdropping. You did try to put words in his mouth that he wanted you gone."
"Fiiine, I did threaten him. I guess I should go apologize to him. Not right now, I need to think about what I'm going to say. I suck at these things."
"Take your time, but don't take too long. Rex is probably feeling pretty awful and thinking this is his fault. That's who he is. He never really likes to blame anyone."
"Yes, Gramps. But do you mind if I spend the night here? I don't want to make it an awkward encounter with Rex."
"Make yourself comfortable."
"Mmmm, delicious!" Nia exclaimed as she stuffed her face full of food. Pyra made a hearty meal of Roast Meat Tagliata and Hot Moonbeam Salad. For dessert, she had made Addam's Supercakes.
"My lady! You should probably eat more slowly."
"It's so tasty."
Pyra watched as Rex pushed his salad around on a plate.
"Come on Rex, eat your veggies."
Pyra folded her arms.
"Do you not like my salad? You usually eat a lot of it. You can be honest with me you know. I messed up this time didn't I?"
"Pyra, it tastes great! I think Rex is just thinking about something else," Corinne said.
"Sorry, Pyra. I uhh yeah, it's great." Rex started eating quickly, taking large bites.
"Slow down Rex! Hey, are you still thinking about Mythra? Come on Rex, she's going to be fine."
"Yes, you're going to choke if you eat that fast," Corinne advised. "Listen to Pyra."
Rex felt a sense of shock run up his spine. Although Pyra was normally more passive, occasionally she would be rather forceful and assertive, usually to the surprise of everyone but especially Rex. Rex ate normally, wanting to avoid further confrontation with Pyra.
Deep down, Pyra's heart sank. She wasn't sure about Mythra either but she didn't want Rex to know. She tried her best to keep a smile on her face.
Meanwhile, Nia appeared completely oblivious to what was going on and just kept on eating. Pyra found comfort in this. Although the group had accepted her early on, she was overjoyed that she was able to make them happy with her cooking.
"When should we look for-"
"Rex..." Pyra glared at him and then grabbed him by the shoulder. "I know what you are going to say despite Mythra being the one with Foresight. Trust me, she's fine. I can sense her presence on this island. Please give her some time and space. A girl needs that sometimes."
"Huh?"
"Oh, Rex is such a child sometimes, acting like the world has ended if he doesn't see either of you for a few seconds. So clingy Rex!"
"My lady, I think you've teased Rex enough. Sometimes a man needs time and space too," Dromarch commented.
"Oh come on Dromarch, isn't he like a child right now?"
"I'm sorry my lady. I am not very familiar with how humans are supposed to act after a certain age."
Corinne tried to stifle her laughter but she eventually failed.
"Hehehe, it's not every day someone gives Rex a hard time. Except for that one time..."
"Oh come on Auntie, please don't," Rex pleaded.
"Alright, I save the story for another time."
"How about never? Anyways, I should get to sleep, I'm tired and it's been a long day."
"Rex it's only..." Pyra began before Corinne gestured slightly, causing her to think about it some more. Perhaps sleeping off his thoughts would be better for him. It would certainly allow her to check on Mythra. "Actually, I think that's a good idea. You look exhausted."
"That's certainly a good idea Rex," Corinne echoed.
As Rex crashed into bed, Pyra stood at the doorway, waiting for him to fall asleep. Nia noticed and walked over to her.
"What are you plotting? You're up to something. I know it," Nia whispered.
"I want to go talk to Mythra myself. I don't want Rex there."
"Ooo, a secret meeting? What are you going to tell her?"
"Nothing secret, I just want her to know that nobody wants her to leave and that she's being stubborn and childish. We ought to bring her some food though."
"Ouch, Pyra. Are you okay? This doesn't sound like you at all?"
"I'm less timid when I speak to my sister."
"Okay, what if she takes it the wrong way?"
"She won't, she's got a thick skin."
"Okay, if you say so. Do me a favor though, please don't ruin this for Rex."
"Nia, you know I would never intend to do anything that would hurt Rex."
"Right, except not telling him that in the end, he may never see you again."
Pyra's lips quivered as she heard Nia's words. Intentional or not, Nia had opened a wound that never fully healed. Pyra decided not to tell Rex until the very end, even though Mythra was convinced it had to be done. She had convinced Mythra to keep things quiet. Now she clearly felt that was a mistake. Through gritted teeth, she responded.
"Nia, could you please avoid bringing that up ever again? I might actually burn you with my fire."
"Whoa, I never saw you as the threatening type. My mistake," Nia said, backing away from Pyra.
"I promise I will fix this so that Rex can be happy again. Really that's all I want now."
"I'm coming with you, Pyra. Rex is my friend too and perhaps we can both convince Mythra to come back."
"What if Rex wakes up and sees us both gone?"
"Oh, come on, he sleeps like a baby. He won't wake up. It'll be fine."
"Okay, are you going to bring Dromarch?"
"Probably, I hate walking."
"My lady? Are you going somewhere? Shall I accompany you?"
"Yes, Dromarch. We are going to find Mythra."
A loud clap of thunder awoke Mythra. Moments later, the heavens opened up with a deluge.
"Curses! The one night I choose to sleep out here…" Mythra shouted angrily.
"Rex used to live on my back. Unfortunately, the shack was destroyed when we crash-landed in Gormott. I suppose you could hide under my wing until this storm passes," Azurda suggested.
"Thanks, Gramps," Mythra muttered.
"You could also go to Aunt Corinne's and sleep in an actual bed. Perhaps it's fate that it would rain today."
"I don't know about that Gramps, I think it just rains in Leftheria pretty often."
"Well, suit yourself."
A strong gust of wind nearly swept Mythra off her feet and she ended up grabbing onto Azurda's wing.
"Do you mind not gripping my wing so tightly?" Azurda said, clearly grimacing.
"Oh, I'm sorry Gramps, the wind…wait there's something in those trees…"
A large Crustip emerged from nearby trees, clearly looking for a fight. It immediately noticed Mythra's glow and marched towards her.
"Arghhh! Go away you ugly thing!" Mythra shouted.
The Crustip showed no signs of relenting, inching closer to Mythra. Azurda attempted to scare it away by flapping his wings and roaring, which further enraged the Crustip. Mythra began casting Photon in order to try and stun the Crustip. That did little to deter the creature as it continued to advance toward Mythra. Even Azurda's "Dino Mortar" did little to faze it due to the rain neutralizing most of the attack.
"Be careful out there, it looks like a storm is brewing," Corinne advised.
"Pyra, doesn't water weaken your abilities?" Nia asked.
"I'll be fine."
"I think my water mastery should be able to keep us mostly dry, my lady."
"Oh Dromarch, I wanted to see Pyra handle the rain."
"My lady?"
"Think of it as a prank."
"Your friendships are strange."
"Don't think too hard about them Dromarch. I don't want you to shed all your fur."
The three went out into the rain, Dromarch providing a bubble of protection from the elements. Pyra was then able to light the way with her fire.
"Which way, Pyra?"
"I sense Mythra nearby. Probably where Azurda is resting."
"What? So she literally was hiding in plain sight?!"
"…Yes, you know she wouldn't actually leave Rex."
"At least pick a better hiding spot!"
They were interrupted by a loud scream.
"It sounds like she's in trouble. Let's go!"
The three quickly ran over to Azurda's location and found Mythra being cornered.
"RAGING TIGER!" shouted Dromarch as he attacked the Crustip from the back.
The Crustip immediately turned around and focused its attention on Nia.
"Mythra looks hurt! HEALING HALO!" Nia bellowed.
Nia then repeatedly slashed the Crustip with her rings. The Crustip, clearly realizing it was outnumbered, began to retreat.
"I'll bust you up next time, I swear!" Nia shouted after it as it began to run away.
Pyra then turned her attention to Mythra.
"Are you ready to come home? Clearly, you can't fight without Rex as your driver."
Mythra gritted her teeth.
"I was doing fine on my own!"
"Are you an idiot? We all saw that you had trouble. I won't tell Rex, I promise," Nia said.
"Okay, fine! I'll come back. Don't expect me to talk to Rex or apologize or anything."
"Mythra! Rex is our driver!"
"That doesn't mean I have to be super nice to him."
"He trusts you."
"I'll speak to him when I feel like it again."
Pyra sighed.
"Mythra can be such a child sometimes," Nia muttered under her breath.
"Excuse me! What was that Nia?"
"Nothing, Mythra, I was just talking to myself."
They made their way back to Corinne's house. It appeared that everyone was asleep. As they stepped in, they suddenly heard yelling coming from Rex's room.
"Pyra! We'll go together! Come on! Pyra! PYRAAAA!"
"He's having that nightmare again…" Pyra said, staring at the ground.
"I thought he had gotten over that already," Mythra commented.
"Dreams are weird…"
As Pyra lit a few lamps around the house, Aunt Corinne came out of her room.
"Pyra, Mythra, thank goodness. Please go check on Rex."
Pyra nodded but Mythra folded her arms.
"He's calling your name. Not mine."
Pyra shook her head at Mythra and then proceeded to open Rex's room door.
"Pyraaaaaa!"
Pyra shook Rex to awaken him.
"Rex! I'm here. What is it?"
Rex breathed heavily for a few moments. Pyra hugged him tightly until he stopped hyperventilating.
"Ugh, Pyra, it's that nightmare again."
"Are you ok? I knew I shouldn't have surprised you at that moment. I should have sat you down and prepared you for it. Mythra wanted me to do it but I couldn't muster the courage."
"It's not your fault Pyra. It would have been something quite difficult to talk about."
"You know, there was a time I almost did not want to be your blade. I wanted to leave you soon after we left Torigoth."
"Really?" Rex sat up.
"I didn't want to hurt you. I didn't want to put you through losing me."
"Yes, Pyra did tell me that," Aunt Corinne said. "Sorry, I couldn't help but overhear."
"Huh? Auntie, you knew?"
"She didn't want you to suffer too much. Said being a driver of the Aegis would undoubtedly bring hardship. But you made it through Rex, and brought both of them back."
"Hey Pyra, I thought we weren't going to tell him that!" Mythra interrupted.
"I think it's best to be honest with him, it's much easier after the fact."
"Hi Mythra, you are back!"
"Hmph," Mythra responded and then turned to go to her room.
"Oh, give her a little more time."
"Why are you guys all dripping wet?" Rex asked.
"Oh umm, I can fix that."
"You'll burn the house down, Pyra," Nia said.
Corinne laughed before handing towels to everyone. Moments later, Rex fell asleep again.
There were several bedrooms in Corinne's house. Pyra and Rex usually slept in a room with two beds across from each other. Mythra took the room across the hall to avoid repeating an incident she had with Rex. Dromarch and Nia also used the same room. Across from Mythra's room were two rooms for guests. Finally at the end of the corridor was where Aunt Corinne stayed.
Exhausted from searching for Mythra, Pyra also fell asleep quickly.
Mythra, on the other hand, was a different story. She stayed awake for a while, deep in thought.
"Mythra, shouldn't you get some sleep?"
"I'm fine."
"Something's bothering you, I can tell."
"Leave me alone!" Mythra snapped.
"Alright...if you say so..." Nia rolled to her side to avoid any eye contact with Mythra.
Mythra closed her eyes and gritted her teeth.
"Ughhh, why am I so good at being a jerk?!" she thought to herself.
Rex awoke to the sound of pots clanging in the kitchen. Pyra had started on breakfast quite early. Ever since they started living in Fonsett, Pyra started doing most of the cooking. She always seemed to be able to come up with something delicious. The kids of Fonsett also seemed to adore her desserts and often came by for some of her treats.
Pyra saw this as an opportunity to live a normal life, something that she had never experienced before.
"Breakfast is ready," Pyra called out down the hallway.
Aunt Corinne helped set the table as Nia and Dromarch emerged from their room.
Rex got up and as he looked across the hall, he met Mythra's eyes.
"G-good morning, Mythra."
"Don't be a jerk," Mythra said to herself.
"Morning, Rex…" she murmured.
"Look, about yesterday…"
Mythra cringed.
"He's going to apologize and make me feel worse."
"I'm sorry, I know asking you to change as a person overnight isn't going to happen. I-I still love you as I love Pyra, and Nia, and the rest of the crew."
To Mythra, Rex's words felt like bites and stings from a Skeeter. Failing to discover words that would suffice in a response, she put her head down and rushed toward the dining room.
"Did I say something wrong?" Rex asked, chasing after Mythra.
Pyra stood at the dining table feeling helpless, unsure of what to do or say in order to remedy the situation. The two sat down at the table where Nia, Corinne, and Dromarch were waiting.
"Well, I guess we should all dig in before it gets cold," Pyra said, trying her best to stifle her emotional reaction to Mythra and Rex's feud. Deep down she just wished her sister would just cut it out. When they were together, Mythra could read her thoughts. Now, she struggled with the idea of having her own independent thoughts that Mythra did not know about and vice versa.
"Look, I don't know what it is that's bothering you, Mythra."
"Give it a rest Rex! I am not in a talking mood right now," Mythra snapped.
"Mythra!" Pyra scolded.
To avoid further awkwardness, they began eating. Rex stared at his plate until Mythra poked him likely. She reached for his hand and slipped a small piece of paper into his hand.
"Meet me at the Village Guardian after breakfast. Just you, not Pyra or anybody else," it read.
Rex subtly nodded at Mythra. The remainder of breakfast was relatively quiet until the letter carrier came by the house.
Aunt Corinne thanked the carrier and handed Rex an official looking letter with the seal of Mor Ardain adorning the envelope.
"Looks to be something from the Emperor and Lady Morag," she said.
Rex read the letter aloud.
"Dear Rex, Pyra, Mythra, Nia and Dromarch. We hope this letter finds you all well. As you know, the leaders of all kingdoms have gathered here in Mor Ardain to discuss everything from peace treaties, trade agreements, and the new land itself. Our first milestone is a peace accord with Uraya and we could not have done it with the help you all.
We would like to extend an invitation for a peace banquet to celebrate this occasion next weekend.
We would love to see you all again.
Sincerely,
Emperor Niall
Chief Inquisitor Morag"
"Sure, that sounds like fun," Nia agreed.
"Rex?"
"Yeah definitely, we haven't seen Morag in ages."
"Okay! Sounds great. Anyways, I'm going to buy more salvage cylinders. Gormott still has some rare treasures I'm sure."
"Need me to come?" Pyra asked.
"Nah, it's a short walk."
Rex looked at Mythra who nodded back slightly. He grabbed his wallet and salvaging helmet and headed for the door. Mythra waited a few minutes after he had left.
"Alright, I'm going for a walk, alone," Mythra said, arms folded to indicate she didn't want company.
"Ummm…okay Mythra…" Pyra said.
As Mythra left the house, Pyra went over to the sink and began helping Corinne with the dishes. Nia and Dromarch decided to head on outside to help some of the neighbors with farming. Since they settled in Leftheria, Nia made a promise to atone for her past associations with Torna. Now that the world was at relative peace, she wanted help keep it that way.
Mythra found Rex next to the Village Guardian.
"Listen, Rex, I know I've been a total jerk to you."
"I wouldn't say a total jerk, you've always been touchy though."
"Yeah well, part of that is because I didn't want to come back to this world after the Aegis War. You saw that others blamed me for the continents sinking. Even if that was Amalthus' doing, he led me to believe it was my fault. And good luck convincing the rest of the world about that."
"That's why you created Pyra."
"Yes, just let me finish Rex," Mythra snapped.
"Anyways, I created Pyra hoping to avoid ever coming back. Clearly, that was a stupid dream on my part. You woke me and at first, I was angry that you did because I didn't want to relive the past. I saw a bit of Addam in you and I immediately feared that the past would repeat itself. So I tried my best to get you to stop being my driver. Again, I was pretty stupid then. It wasn't Pyra that wanted to stop being your Blade, those were my thoughts. After Jin and Malos took me at Tantal, you did everything in your power to rescue me. That was touching, by the way. But at that point, I had made a promise to protect you. You would do the same for anyone. So, I don't hate you or anything. I just have a horrible habit of being a jerk because that was my way of trying to avoid this world, and it's going to be hard for me to change as a person. Anyways, I am sorry if I offended you in any way. I never told you this Rex, but I do really care about you. I always will. I'm just shitty at showing it most of the time. Pyra is much better at this. She's obviously my better half."
"Mythra…" Rex stepped closer. Before he knew it, Mythra pulled him into a quick embrace. However, it ended as fast as it began, much unlike Pyra who would almost smother Rex. As it was with speaking tactfully, embracing also wasn't one of Mythra's strong suits.
"I'm going to try and be a more supportive Blade but I'm not promising anything. Let's not let a few words get between us again. Still, I will never be Pyra and honestly, it's okay if you love her more than me. I won't take it personally."
"Mythra, I love you the way you are. Sure being less touchy might be a little nicer, but that does not mean I don't think you're a supportive Blade. I'm just glad we can understand each other like Blades and Drivers should."
"Rex, you're so cliché. I can see why Gramps gets tired of your optimism."
The two looked at each other and laughed.
"Oy! What are you two lovebirds doing here?" asked a familiar whimsical voice.
Mythra turned bright red as she turned to see who it was.
"Zeke! What are you doing in Leftheria?" Rex asked.
"Let me guess, your father kicked you out again?" Mythra teased.
"Hey, shut up! Can a man visit his old friends in peace?" Zeke said to Mythra.
"You probably shouldn't tell an Aegis to shut up!" Pandoria retorted.
"Hey hey hey!" Rex shouted, trying to break up the charade.
"Oh look, see, Rex lied to have a secret meeting with Mythra!" Nia shouted.
"How could you Rex?" Pyra playfully scolded.
"Indeed, it seems Rex definitely isn't salvaging," Dromarch mused.
Rex and Mythra looked at each other, neither finding the right words. They had not expected any of their friends to find them. Fortunately, Nia noticed Zeke.
"Shellhead!"
"Wha…? Nia! Don't call me Shellhead!"
"Shellhead, could you tell us what Rex and Mythra were doing?"
"I will burn you, Zeke," Mythra said.
"Arguing like a married couple…owww," Zeke joked and then was promptly shoved by Mythra.
"That's not true," Pandoria said.
"Guys guys! Mythra and I were just talking about umm…fighting strategy," Rex interjected.
"Sure, I believe that…" Nia said in an incredulous voice.
"Anyways, what brings you here Zeke?" Pyra asked.
"Well, Morag sent me to see if you were going to the peace banquet. I've got a ship that can take you to Mor Ardain."
"Morag sent you, Shellhead?"
"Hey, I'm trustworthy!"
"Yes, we are going Zeke. When should we leave?" Rex agreed.
"We shall leave in two days. In the meantime, Rex, you okay if I hang around here?"
"Sure, you can stay with us."
"Alright, thanks. Rex, I've got to ask. Do you have anything to drink?"
"Like water?"
"Yes Rex, he definitely asked for water. Zeke, we have some wine but that's pretty much it. Too many little kids in this town," Mythra answered.
"That'll have to do. Haven't you let Rex sneak a few drinks? I'm disappointed Mythra."
"Zeke! Don't encourage her!" Pyra said, horrified at the suggestion.
"I'm kidding! Anyways, it's good seeing you all."
"Zeke did have a few drinks while underage," Pandoria blurted.
"Hey! It was legal in Tantal!"
"Oh, no wonder Shellhead is the way he is now! It makes sense," Nia remarked.
"Hey! No fair! Bullies, all of you!"
Everyone laughed and began to head back to the village. Mythra looked at Rex and reached her hand out.
"Come on Rex."
Pyra looked at Rex and then over at Mythra.
"You both good with each other again?" she asked.
"I guess," Mythra replied, taking Rex's hand. Pyra grabbed Rex's other hand and smiled. "Let's go home then, together."