[ Somnus swiftly lifts his blade, stepping forward to parry the lance. Although he wields a greatsword, the reach of the spear is more, making any follow-up attack from the flaming monster riskier to dodge. Staring down the monster as he holds its attack, Somnus grits his teeth and barks— ] Go—!
[ —before forcing the lance’s point to the ground, pinning it with his blade, and using the leverage to kick it squarely in the chest.
Smoke erupts from the hit, billowing outward in dangerous, dark plumes— and simultaneously providing them some coverage and time. Covering his mouth, he follows after her. As they navigate the corridors, the clang of metal and the rush of heat remains close behind, not a corner-turn away. Yes, they have time…. But not by much.
My Empress, it had called her.
Somnus chances a glance at her profile as they sprint, noting her expression. The monster’s visage had been strikingly young, like a boy made to go to war, forced to adulthood; and Rinea… she, too, is young. They are Emperor and Empress, and while he knows not of the former’s fate, he does know of hers. To what will this dream culminate? ]
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[ —before forcing the lance’s point to the ground, pinning it with his blade, and using the leverage to kick it squarely in the chest.
Smoke erupts from the hit, billowing outward in dangerous, dark plumes— and simultaneously providing them some coverage and time. Covering his mouth, he follows after her. As they navigate the corridors, the clang of metal and the rush of heat remains close behind, not a corner-turn away. Yes, they have time…. But not by much.
My Empress, it had called her.
Somnus chances a glance at her profile as they sprint, noting her expression. The monster’s visage had been strikingly young, like a boy made to go to war, forced to adulthood; and Rinea… she, too, is young. They are Emperor and Empress, and while he knows not of the former’s fate, he does know of hers. To what will this dream culminate? ]
There— doors.