Ch. 4 Can we trust her?

POV: Oscar

After seeing Delphine crash into the tower we were left stunned. One would think that only a god or demigod could perform such a feat. "What in the world is she?" Griggs says, breaking the silence. Everyone then turns to me.

I sigh before telling them. "We have only recently met and Delphine is quite the enigma. I don't know a lot about her but…I have a few clues, but I advise you take what I say with a grain of salt."

Griggs then interrupts me by asking. "How long have you known her then?"

"Only a few hours at most I'm afraid," I answer then sigh before continuing. "I believe the main reason she keeps us around is for companionship. The way she acts and a few of the things she's said have reminded me of someone I once knew. He craved attention and behaved in a similar way she does, although tis' not as extreme as hers." Thinking back to before my first death brings many painful and bitter-sweet memories to the forefront of my mind.

The sorcerer lets out a "Humph" sound before saying. "She doesn't look well in the head to me. Can we trust her?"

"I see no ill will from her. And while I see your point I, well, I owe her for saving me back in the Asylum." I pause briefly before continuing. "I also believe her to be the chosen undead. If anyone could complete the task the gods have put forth, it would be her." I then gather my thoughts in a brief pause seeing them nod to me before continuing. "As for how she knows the things she knows, the only clue I have has something to do with a past life of sorts."

"Past life? As in before, she became undead?" asks the pyromancer.

"Maybe, but I don't think so," I answer. "She knew where to find each of us and knew what our predicaments were beforehand. Very strange indeed."

"Perhaps we should check on her?" said Laurentius looking at the collapsed tower a bit worryingly. "She may be powerful, but I don't think she could survive that." I for one am not so sure but it better to be safe than sorry. As we make our way over to the staircase we hear the telltale signs of footsteps coming up them.

Sure enough, the woman we were recently discussing comes bounding up the steps looking unmistakably giddy even with her unique features. "That is just another one of those things that you don't get bored doing! It took a long time to get that trick down." Delphine says before bursting into a small fit of giggles. Then, looking at us more closely, her features begin to form a frown. "I, umm, I didn't worry any of you, did I?" Delphine asks.

"You did," I reply. Crossing my arms and shaking my head. Looking at my other companions, Griggs seems to have found the smoking burns on the ground to be very interesting and Laurentius adjusted his hood before saying.

"I was quite worried, to say the least." Delphine gave him what I think is a reassuring smile.

"Aww thanks," exclaimed Delphine. Gesturing to herself she continues. "You guys don't need to worry about little old me though, must have died like 10,000 times by now, I am not going hollow any time soon, if I even can that is." I am taken aback by the new information. "I did not mean to worry you guys though. I just wanted to show you guys something awesome I had worked on for a while." Delphine then rubs her arm and turns her head to the side while shifting her gaze around before settling on us. "Umm, you're not angry with me, are you?"

"No." I say after some hesitation. "I'm just…surprised is all." The others nodded their heads in agreement.

"I am happy to hear that!" she states before turning left on the bridge. "Come on now, we still have a few others to gather up before we are done here." She continues while jogging across the bridge and down some stairs. We quickly follow her and see a man standing next to the ledge and sun-gazing.

"Why hello my favorite ball of sunshine!" She shouts after giving him a heartwarming laugh. Said man who wore a type of armor only seen among the high ranking nobles of Astora and bore an artistic depiction of the sun turned to us giving his own equally if not even more heartwarming laugh of his own.

"I say, you look a lot like the one I saw riding that drake but only a minute ago, quite the awe inspiring display really. My name is Solaire of Astora, and you seem to have caught me gazing at our magnificent sun." He said before gesturing to them.

"Delphine!" she blurts out. She appears to holding back her excitement. I can't help but wonder what about this man has her so unmistakably happy. Rubbing the back of head a bit sheepishly she continues. "My name is Delphine… Oh and this is Oscar, Griggs, and Laurentius. It is so nice to finally meet you!"

"My thanks," he replied. "so what brings you all here. I am just taking a moment to gaze upon the sun. It is such a wondrous body. If only I could be so grossly incandescent." His gaze turns back to the sun in reference.

Clasping her claws together and slightly bouncing on her toes she says "Would you like to come with us and engage in some jolly cooperation!?" almost pleadingly.

"Well I was planning on sun gazing for a while more, but you seem like some decent people, and I can't say no to a fellow Warrior of Sunlight." He answers before giving her a respectful bow with the gesture being returned soon after.

Suddenly I feel a very cold and unnatural shiver down my spine, akin to an invasive presence. No. It couldn't be, but seeing the postures on the rest of the group confirms it. However, Delphine's posture seems a little excited rather than nervous or afraid.

"Oh, I wonder who that could be. Here's hoping this won't be too easy." Delphine stats, cracking her knuckles with a menacing smile.

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