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"Ah, dreams are merely what we make them out to be. So if this be our dream, then let us have a good one, no?" He eyed Sari. He knew that a lot of them had fear about what was going to happen, even he had to admit he was leery on what was going to happen. Yet something in him compelled him to try and set a good example for them to see things in a optimistic view. One could say it was because of his carefree nature, but it seemed like there was more to it than just that.

"So mi'lady..." his words slipped out as he realized how he greeted her, and remember her reaction last time, so he made quick to change his words, "I mean, Saya," a hopeful smile in her direction as he continued on, "When shall Maya arrive?" After he spoke he wondered if he had the right name, it had been a while since they spoke of her. At the very least he hoped that the lady would be here soon so they could continue on their journey, and a part of him just secretly wished to be inside of the temple, so he could be engulfed by its sheer beauty. So the sooner she arrived, the better.

Kaiya was sitting on her knees, on the grass to hopefully prevent from falling again when a new face appeared in the group. That must be Maranwe ... she thought as tried to stand back up. After about halfway getting up, she sat right back down so that she wouldn't fall and gave the girl a wave. "Hiya! I'm Kaiya, but I'm sure you already knew that," Kaiya said with a nervous laugh. "And I don't mean to be rude for sitting down... I just kind of have a small problem with standing," she continued while rubbing the back of her head with her hand.

A small ripple broke the calm surface of the pond as the tip of a fin momentarily appeared. It vanished just as quickly, a tantalizing and intrguing sight. However, though the water calmed once more, the activites below the surface were far from calm.

The young merwoman swan to and fro, flipping about freely in the water. She was so rejeuvenated, that she forgot she had just been walking for a few days, almost without rest. Her vigor and excitement was something that seemed so at odds with her normally calm demeanor. This was not as strange as it seemed, though. She had been out of her element, travelling in the harsh, dry lands mere hours before. Now that she was back in the water, it was as though she had never travelled to the dry wasteland. Her ocean blue eyes almost blended with the colour of the water, giving her gaze an eerie affect. Yet, in this quiet little forest, away from everyone, who was to notice a merwoman such as herself enjoying a brief swim. Her clothes and pack still lay on the shore, completely forgotten in her excitement. She dove to the depths of the pond, disturbing the fish that hid in the weeds. However, some of them didn't seem to mind, swimming along with her and feeding off her joy. She would likely keep up this small enjoyment for a few more hours, before her hunger beckoned for her to leave the cool waters.

Dream of the Infinite Beauty

Seorsa smiled softly at the gift. The amulet hanging around her neck glittered with a green and silver light. She lifted it to her face and twirled it gently in her fingers, watching the light reflect off of the green crystal-like orb. It was a beautiful sight to behold. The silver strips of Alucia's magic looked almost like veins of silver life flowing through the pendant. It was entrancing, to say the least, and she couldn't seem to draw her eyes from it's surface. That is, until Mara spoke again. She stood as the young woman spoke of the other gifts. She figured that the girl would be taking them somewhere else, or she would have just given whatever it was to them there.

"This is going to be big, I can feel it." She smiled softly and looked around at the others, as Stryker rose to his feet as well.

[[..- xp gonk OMG it's so super short!!!-..]]

((Apologies. It's been a long time, but I've had some stuff going on and I haven't been able to get around to posting in all my RPs until now. Been doing them in order of activity, too, so... : P But anyway, I'm here now))

Sari fingered her amulet nervously. Powers? She didn't remember any mention of powers... Or had he said something about it? She didn't really remember, but she didn't think he had. Did she have them? "Bigger than anything I've ever seen..." Sari echoed softly, her voice awestruck. I'm just a country girl... Why would He ever pick me? the golden-haired girl wondered, halfway between distraught and delighted. It was an adventure all right, and the kind people wrote books about later. For the first time, Sari seriously entertained the thought of becoming a hero. From what both Anorad and Maranwe had said, it sounded as though she and the others would really be saving all of Sarnon.

It was a bit of an intimidating task... But Mara still had one bit of help to give them, right? Maybe it's some guidance, Sari thought half-wryly, smiling a little bit. That'd be nice. Still, sitting here was no way of finding out. She tapped Rani's sides gently with her heels, sending him forward into a slow walk. The horse reached out his nose to sniff at Mara when he got near enough, and he seemed comfortable enough with the smell. "Thanks," Sari offered the goddess-born shyly, raising one hand to touch the amulet about her neck. She then nudged Rani to the side a little bit, to wait for Mara to lead the way.

Farael had not moved from her spot for quite some time, Isi was getting impatient, he wanted to move, wanted to fly, and yet it did not seem like his companion was ever going to rise from her spot on the ground for a very long time. Any attempts he made to get her attention were acknowledged but never followed through, something was on the young elf's mind.

He nudged her gently and looked into her eyes communicating his thoughts. Farael sighed, "I just... I don't know about this whole travel to find somewhere I belong Isi. I mean... what if I just don't belong anywhere? Is there a point to this, to be let down time after time?" she questioned. It looked like she was about to say more but she fell silent.

Isi was used to this from her though, it was rare that she would speak as much as she had, and with Isi it was always more than she would with any other person, and it was for this reason that he never pushed her. He knew that when she felt ready she would talk to him and open up with her thoughts, and until then, his place was by her side, watching over her. Of course, the watching needed some perks, and so with a nibble on her ear, and a look in her eyes Isi flew off into the plains to secure himself some dinner and left Farael to her thoughts.

And deep in thought she was, far into the ending hours of the day. It wasn't until she blinked and tried to look at a rock that she had been staring at for hours that she noticed the light was dimming in the sky. Isi had yet to return, but she did not worry about him, he always found his way back to her, such was part of their bond.

In the mean time, Farael stood and stretched, ignoring the pain her stomach was sending her for her lack of eating.

Sari followed quietly, remaining on Rani's back until they reached the staircase. The mixblood looked up at it, then gave Rani a pat on the whithers and dismounted. Stairs were not the best for horses - something Rani seemed to agree with, as he hadn't simply continued his ascent.

The staircase was long, but Sari was fit and well and it didn't do much to wind her. She continuously looked back at her horse, though, who had wandered off a bit before seeming to fall asleep. If Rani's comfortable enough to fall asleep... Sari thought, turning back towards the staircase and ascending it quicker now, ...then it's probably safe.

The room at the top was shocking. Sari let out a small gasp, the sheer size of it taking her breath away. And she hadn't even noticed the creatures across the room from her! Not that she could have... The back wall was so far away that she couldn't see it.

Sari's eyes grew wide as Mara spoke. She licked her lips nervously, glancing to the back wall. They would have to fight... Sari had known they would have to, and now they were finding a partner to work with. But Rani's my partner! something inside her protested. Sari began to nibble on her lip, thinking. They see fit to grant us one specifically for fighting... This must be dangerous. Is it right for me to subject Rani to such dangers? He is only a horse... Sari reasoned. Losing Rani due to her own selfishness would be the worst thing on the planet. Perhaps it would be better if he simply stayed home...

Sari's eyes filled with tears at that thought, but it was true. That was what made it so painful... She would have to choose to leave Rani, her safety blanket, her older brother, behind and go out with some new creature. Sari couldn't believe that she and any of these creatures would be as of one mind as she and Rani could be when they went out for long, solitary rides across the plains.

"Thank you," Sari softly told Mara, and though she meant it she said the words with a heavy heart. With that, she turned and began to make the trek to the far wall to meet whichever creature she got along with best.