There was nothing more I could do at the Waking Sands, so i left. Feeling lost as i tried to understand what had taken place. So many questions that needed answering and so many emotions being felt and needing time to process. Minfilia's message was the only glimmer of hope, for all i knew i was the only remaining member of the Scions?
I made my way to Camp Drybone, where i had been many times before in some of my smaller travels. Minifillia wanted me to go the Church of Saint Adama Landama, which was nearby and seek out Iliud the head priest there.
Before heading to the curch i took some time in Camp Drybone to gather myself. I didn't want my emotions getting the better of me. So, i found a quiet place out of the way and sat there with Lucky. I'd sit there for some time talking to him, giving pats and the odd hug. I know he probably didn't understand me, but he was there for me all the same. Smol smile.
I made my way up to the church and found Iliud. I informed him of what I had seen and taken place at the Waking Sands, making sure to use the pass pharse in the process. He knew that i had been through a lot and was having a hard time with it. Comforting me some, Iliud reminded me that I needed to honor my friends and their memories. That preperations where already being made but that they needed someone to bring the fallen back to the church. Hesitates for a moment
I started to speak and was stopped. Iliud assured me that i needed to be the one to do this task. That i needed to confront what happend there and make peace or at least what peace i could with it, otherwise it would eventually eat me up and turn me away from the light. Fighting tears, I knew he was right and set out once again for the Waking Sands. I just hope i don't have to go back inside? I thought quietly to myself, as Lucky gave me a gentle nudge and bringing me back to reality.
Until next time, stay safe travellers 🧡
Ashie Treabault