forum The Soul Labyrinth

Started April 14, 2019 by @CasiCasino group

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Seeing Hinata fully asleep, Cassius’ spirit appeared on the stool once again. He stared off at the lunar horizon through the opened window.
I wonder where Aisen is now… he thought to himself, both worried and curious of his brother’s wellbeing. He glanced back at Hinata and smiled.
Balance Keeper, I entrust you on this… the doors that hide the truths of this place have been unlocked for you… enjoy your time here but know of the secrets they hide in the depths as well… he closed his eyes, trying to send that thought into Hinata’s mind. His spirit disappeared again when the moon flashed brightly for a brief moment.

Hinata looked up when she heard the faint sound of Cassius's voice. She barely made out what he said. She smiled softly.

Tolkalee waved to Hinata. "Hey, I wanted to let you know that Seth and I are going to be leaving soon hopefully. Unless something comes up and we have to deal with it."

Hinata turned back to Tolkalee and nodded.
"Thanks for telling me."

"How long are you planning on staying?" he asked placing his hands formally behind his back.

"Probably until my vacation ends. I'm interested in this place, that's for certain. Plus, it's nice to get to talk to my parents." She smiled, seeming to genuinely be happy.

“Mind if I joined the conversation…?” A figure in a black cloak appeared behind Hinata. Taking off the hood of that cloak revealed Cassius’ face which was cut in several places but no longer bleeding. He smiled when he saw that everyone was safe… at least for now.

(Hinata: Cassius is dead.)
(Cassius: That doesn't mean I won't keep in touch)

Hinata turned when Cassius spoke.
"I don't mind at all."

(EXACTLY!! I intended Cassius to be a guardian angel in the first place XD)

Cassius turned to Tolkalee.
“You’re leaving soon…? That’s a shame” he sighed a little.
“Any of you who are interested in joining the Graduation Ceremony though? I think you two would be free by then… hopefully” he giggled the last part out.

(XD)

"Hopefully. And I would enjoy seeing it." Hinata smiled, glad they were able to have a normal conversation even though it was happening in her mind and one of them was dead.

Tolkalee nodded to Cassius, not shocked at all, it seemed, by Cassius being there. "Seth and I have a war to attend and as for making it to the ceremony, that depends on how long this war drags out. No one knows really when it comes to warfare."

(Is he really dead though…?)

“That would be great… I wish I could be there…” he ruefully smiled and sighed afterwards.
“Where are your companion souls by the way?” He turned to Hinata with droplet of small tears in his eyes.
“Understandable…” he genuinely grinned at Tolkalee, some of his tears reached the ground but were barely visible.

(Altrince… I must know what you mean or it'll be plaguing me all day XD)
"Well…" She thought for a moment, locating them.
"The boys are in the Dormitory, while Kagami's…" she facepalmed.
"Kagami's being Kagami, bouncing from place to place."

(Yes…I’ll let anticipation do its thing…Evil Laughter)

Cassius did not care about the slight rain pouring down from his eyes.
“That’s nice…” he commented, waiting for someone to say something interesting they found or anything really.

A cloud of white smoke appeared inside Hinata’s mind. Amidst the smoke was a figure. He had radiating white hair, golden eyes, a clean and pale face. The clothes he wore were a white mage robe with golden elbow pads, shoulder pads and lapels, a silver and golden cape by the shoulder pads and a white pair of formal pants. When Cassius saw the figure, his immediate reaction was to kneel down.
“Good late evening your royal highness” he started as the new figure looked down and smiled at Cassius’ kneeling form.

(Um)
(WTF XD)

Hinata, when she heard what Cassius called the figure, bowed deeply.

When Hinata bowed, the figure’s clothing changed into a normal black suit with a white rose in its pocket. The figure’s unnatural hair color and eyes still remained the same.

“No need to greet me like that every time, Cassius…” the figure insisted. “And you may also stand up…”
Cassius nodded.
“Thank you your royal highness…” Cassius slowly stood up.
The figure made a soft ‘tsk’ sound.
“Balance Keeper… General of the Wild Warriors from Htrae…” he pointed at Hinata then at Tolkalee.

(This was a highly unexpected occurrence…)
Hinata straightened out.
"An honor, sir."

(Like I said earlier in the rp, Always expect the unexpected from me XD)

The figure gave Hinata a small nod.
“I should be the one saying that to be honest…” he softly smiled. “It is my pleasure to meet you two…” he added then looked at Cassius.
“Do you have any idea where I might have left my crown…? I can’t find it anyway, perhaps it was in your side of the hallways?” The figure asked in a soft and pleasant voice.
“Indeed it is, your royal highness. The royal crown is currently with viscount Ansel Cutler” Cassius answered, his voice and tone was more polite than ever before.
“Thank you… if you’ll excuse me, I’ll have to take my leave…” the figure bowed slightly as white smoke surrounded his body. When the smoke cleared, the figure was gone.
Cassius let out a big sigh of relief.