"What…? You mean it's time already?"
Lissa stood in the living room, her hands clenching onto the bracelets from earlier. Chrom stood to her right, both of them were paying careful attention to their sister, who stood in front of them. Several priests stood in the room as well, their eyes focused on Emmeryn.
"Yes. I received the Calling as soon as I left the shrine. We must go make the preparations at once." Emmeryn's gaze softened gently as she explained everything to Lissa. She loved her siblings more than either of them could ever understand, but she knew better than to tell them the truth. If she told them what the true meaning was to becoming a Prime Angel, neither of them would let her leave.
"Sister," Chrom said suddenly, his gaze surprisingly stern. "Once you've finished with the ritual…" His voice vanished and his eyes fell to the floor in frustration.
"Once I've completed the ritual, we will begin our journey to the east. Frederick will be escorting me to the next temple, Chrom, you have nothing to fear." Emmeryn replied, her smile practically radiating its warmth.
"That's not what I-!"
"Lord Chrom," one of the priests spoke this time, his eyes locked onto the blue haired man. "There is not much time. Lady Emmeryn must be at the ritual as quickly as possible. Surely you understand this."
Chrom clenched his jaw and returned his eyes to Emmeryn. In response, Emmeryn nodded her head gently. She turned to Lissa and lifted a gentle hand to her shoulder.
"I will be return soon." The sentence was soft, hesitant almost and Lissa heard the pain behind it almost immediately. She quickly held up her hand and said, "Wait, Emm! Take one of the bracelets. It's just...so you can remember us on your journey." Her cheeks flushed gently. Despite what Emmeryn said, Lissa trusted her gut. It's tangled, uneasiness sent panic spiraling through her body and she knew, somehow, that Emmeryn could feel this too. Perhaps this was merely proof of their bond as siblings.
Smiling warmly, the oldest of the three took one of the bracelets. She examined it quietly and slipped it onto her right wrist. She looked at her siblings once more, bowed her head gently, and moved towards the door. The priests followed shortly after, while Lissa and Chrom stood still. The door shut behind the small group, leaving the room filled with tension.
"She took the hope bracelet." Lissa said suddenly, looking over at Chrom. Her brother didn't reply, but reached towards the bracelets. He withdrew the bracelet that read strength and slipped it onto his right wrist. His eyes locked onto Lissa's and a brief smile washed over his lips. He walked up the nearby stairs, leaving Lissa to her thoughts.
The youngest of the siblings looked down at the bracelet she was left with and sighed gently.
"Believe, huh?" She looked to the left, where Emmeryn had left just moments ago. Taking a deep breath and releasing it, she whispered, "What am I supposed to believe?"