[ Emet-Selch is unusually quiet and subdued on his way back out of the cave. Who knew that an ancient being such as himself could still fear something? Still, he has the crystal, and thus he has passed the first test. If test it can be called.
Partway through the cave, he comes across a familiar young woman facing off against a-- well, his first instinct is to name it as the girl's adopted guardian, but the figure is draped in her first, older guardian's partner beast. That odd combination alone gives him pause and he watches her face off against it.
He hasn't hidden himself. Ryne will likely spot him eventually when her focus isn't on her conjured fear. But if aught starts to go awry, he'll step in himself or raise his voice in warning. ]
3. mirror mirror (DAUGHTER!!!)
Partway through the cave, he comes across a familiar young woman facing off against a-- well, his first instinct is to name it as the girl's adopted guardian, but the figure is draped in her first, older guardian's partner beast. That odd combination alone gives him pause and he watches her face off against it.
He hasn't hidden himself. Ryne will likely spot him eventually when her focus isn't on her conjured fear. But if aught starts to go awry, he'll step in himself or raise his voice in warning. ]