Then he looked up. "Help?"
Sigh. It's not sheer on every side. There's a kind of natural stairway in the face not facing the canyon.
"Thank you," he said, and turned to Sonya. "That way."
As they started down the stairway, Sonya was looking at Kun'nuk'kles speculatively. Finally, she asked, "Who were you talking to just now?"
"Hmm? Oh, I'm not actually sure. But they've been helpful, if somewhat rude."
"And they told you how do get down from here?"
"Yeah. But they haven't really told me anything of consequence. Mostly they've confirmed my suspicions, or pointed me in another direction."
"So they are watchers?"
"Watchers. Capital 'W'."
"I see… hey, where exactly are we going?"
"The Sanctuary, which is near the seashore. Um. How far from the coast are we?"
"Oh, only about forty-five miles. Why?"
"This could take a while, then."
"Not really. If we go down to where the canyon isn't so deep, we can ride it to the shore."
"Oh! That makes sense… and I do believe we are on the correct side of the mountains, too."
Both of them went down and started toward the canyon's source. And then, the grayness returned.
Hmm? Why is this back?
Because there is nothing to see. The next few hours are merely traveling. Now is the time for you to ask questions about what you have seen and heard here.
Well… there is something… about the Chaos Oath.
Yes?
Back when I was facing the Eggman… and I died… I heard the Chaos Oath calling me, and when I replied, something happened and I regained my grip on life. What exactly does that mean?
You heard the Chaos Oath at your death? How exactly did you reply to it?
I think it was… 'Help me live… Help me love… Chaos Spirits… Help me… Please.'
Intriguing. Those were powerful words. But I'm sorry to say that I do not know what that means. I'm not even sure WHY you heard it. Where would it have come from? I know you heard it when you found me, but…
Ah, well. I was just curious. When will we begin viewing again?
About half an hour before they reach Sanctuary.
Very well.
