∞ The Black Wolf ∞

-To say Terra was skeptical—or did not understand—was an understatement.  Then again, the world was vast and held infinite possibilities, and she was only now beginning to explore them, so how could she possibly understand at this point?  Most only saw Terra as a tool, to be discarded when her services or usefulness came to an end.-

-She hated that feeling.  Experiencing that was something Terra never wanted to revisit again.-

“…Oh.”

-It seemed during her swim through the mire of her own thoughts, they had arrived at their destination.  Terra’s spirits sank at the prospect of encountering unfamiliar faces that would immediately ridicule them for their stance, but such was the choice she had made.  It was time to own up to it.-

“I would not know what to do with that knowledge, even if I asked.”

-There wasn’t even her usual hesitation.-

“…I do not understand any of that.  Or any other emotion, for that matter.  I just…don’t know a thing.  Why I’m here, what I’m suppose to do…if any of this is the right path.  My heart feels heavy.  All I can do is move forward, since I have nothing to look back to.”

-It seemed that Terra had gone off a tangent and into a rant.  Perhaps Gaius didn’t want to listen to the ramblings of an obviously younger person.  The powers that she possessed indicated she was more than human; it wasn’t in her best interests to consider herself as one.-

     “So you are like the newborn babe, a clean slate from an emotional standpoint, whereas you possess the knowledge of such things yet not the wherewithal to understand what it is you possess.  What a pity.”

     For a brief instance, Gaius shook his head. “Very well, I shall tell you.  For most it is sacrifice.  Humanity, and even the beastkin, would give their all if it was for the one they cherish the most---whether it is familial obligation, romantic, or even friendship.  It drives us, makes us capable of feats we would not be able to do on our own.  Ah,” he eventually said, cutting off the conversation at that precise moment.  For it need not be said that before him, the town of Calcheth was before them at last.

-No, they were afraid of the man leading them.-

     Gaius was armed to the teeth, and he wore a rather intimidating ensemble for war.  Coupled with his already astute military mind, Gaius is a force to be reckoned with, human or no.  Lesser men would not dare approach him for fear of their own lives, however significant they were.  Still, that did not guarantee peace on his end, but at the very least, he would not be caught unaware. 

     Calcheth was starting to draw closer.  During this transition, Gaius seemed to be more than charitable in conversation.  After all, anyone would grow bored of simply traveling without some form of downtime.  At least that was how he was raised to be.  

he wants the booty, and the booty he will get

-That seemed to be an all encompassing “yes” to Gaius’s questions and statements.  Terra would dust herself off, and nod solemnly, indicating she was ready to move on.  The going would not be easy, but the real challenge would present itself when they arrived at their destination, at Calcheth.-

-It was safe to say Terra still had lingering doubts about this, but she would not falter now.  Not when this might hold some answers for her as well.-

[Ambience: Past Days -Fantasy Remix-]

     The open world would then stretch out before them.  Here was to hoping they would arrive without further incident.