Chapter Fourteen

The Draklor Laboratory, Ashelynn had heard about it, being where the empire's weapons were researched and she wanted to see it, especially when she realized Vayne went there often. She got her opportunity one day, when Vayne stopped off there, before the two of them headed off to another noble banquet. Leaving the judges who were guarding them outside, as there were enough guards inside, Vayne took her inside, then brought her into Dr. Cid's office. Cid was mumbling to himself, and every once in a while would ask something like there was someone he was talking to. Apparently his invisible friend was named Venat. Vayne cleared his throat causing Cid to look up.

"Hah, Vayne. How are you?" He looked at Ashelynn. "And this must be your lovely bride."

"Cid, Lady Ashelynn. Lady Ashelynn, Dr. Cid, head researcher here at Draklor." Vayne introduced them.

"Pleasure to make your acquaintance." Ashelynn said with a slight nod of her head.

"The pleasure is all mine." Cid replied."Vayne I have some matters to discuss with you, provided you have the time."

"We have some time." Vayne glanced at Ashelynn, who sensing this did not pertain to her, went out of the office.

"How much does she know of our plans, Vayne?" Cid asked.

"As of this moment, she knows nothing. Though as our plans manifest themselves, she may find out as she does not seem to just accept everything as complete truth, but rather searches for motive behind why someone would do something."

"Do you feel she would hinder our plans, were she to find them out?"

"I know not. She has an amazing depth of understanding, but whether that would be enough to convince her of the importance of our cause, I cannot say. I do wonder if it would be prudent to inform her of our plans so she understands our reasoning or to let her come to her own conclusions, though that may prove to be a worse threat if she comes to the wrong conclusion."

"It seems there is risk either way. Do you believe she is able to keep secrets?"

"She is very intelligent and can perceive more than what is said. With that ability, I believe she knows more than she lets on. It is very likely she already has secrets. Should we inform her, I know she would be able to discern the consequences of any actions she might take. For this reason, I do believe informing her of our plans would be prudent."

"I agree Vayne. Please bring her in here."

"To help her understand, I think you should make yourself visible to her Venat."

"As you wish." A voice replied, as an ethereal creature revealed itself. Vayne went out and returned with Ashelynn. The sight that greeted her surprised her. There was another presence in the room. A floating ethereal creature with an ornate, armor-like appearance and two glowing yellow spheres that looked like eyes in an empty void that was shaped like a face. There was a great deal of mist exuding from the creature.

"Please forgive me for asking, but what manner of creature are you?" Ashelynn asked.

"I am an Occurian. One of the Undying. A God." The creature replied. "I am called Venat." Ashelynn was not sure how to respond.

"I have never seen your kind before."

"We Occuria usually stay in the Great Crystal. "

"What brings Occuria out of the Great Crystal?"

"We leave the Great Crystal only when we wish to give those not of the Undying assistance in changing history's weave."

"And the Empire has need of Occurian assistance. Why have I not seen your kind before?"

"We only make ourselves visible to the few who are needed to carry out the task that is needed."

"And what task is that?"

"To take the reins of history from the Gods, and put them back into the hands of man."

Sorry if this scene makes the characters seem out of character. It is difficult to write the dialogue of Cid and Venat.

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