The Sunspire Falling Away

And at long last, he had his answer, and it was that she would follow him to the Vale. Into their ranks, she would settle under the watchful gaze of the dragon. He would keep her from the monk, though if she desired she could pursue the teachings of Lham. His preference, of course, would be for her to follow him and join him in his faction. Raheerah knew naught who else would fall into the faction of the warriors alongside him, but he would train them and teach them, condition them to protect the paradise he had found for his Lham, and Xi'nuata would be by his side to do so.

It was not for the purpose of using her, no. It was but to ensure that she could defend her innocence as well as he could, for Raheerah knew that he could not protect her forever. Just as, one day, he would leave Lham behind as his existence would end. He was a mere blink of her eye, the immortal. But for the moment he was here, he would do as much as he could, protect her as well as he can.

The oily black beast gave a dip of his head in understanding. He allowed the two of them to enjoy in the silence of the mountain side for moments longer, and then it was time to leave; he rose, and he guided her back to the Vale, where they would make their home.

exit Raheerah