#areus

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Far too long had gone by since promised communications had occurred. For one reason or another, it seemed that Elenaris and Areus had not found the time to sneak about one another’s chambers in the dead of night like the shifty characters they tended to be. At this point, however, should he have attempted, he might have been greeted with a sight he likely did not wish to see as her union with Lord Duskhollow had blossomed into the fell effect upon her life. 

Of course, the little rendezvous made by the other dark priest was not intimate in nature, but more that of a habit that he had as Elenaris tended to catch onto. Popping in and out of places when least expected, bringing about conversations unaware or unplanned on at least one of their ends. 

Areus had brought her the relic of souls, with extended promises to one another, promises that even Cineas was unaware of currently. The contents had fed her familiar and in turn grew her strength in power to an extent she had sought out originally on her own and was quite grateful that such an artifact had simply fallen into her hands. 

The last they spoke, there had to seemed to be an agreement between them that there were further discussions to be had. Of what exactly, she was unsure of on his end but the time had come when she was ready to have these talks of her own accord. She needed to find a way to secure her son’s life from the void for a time, allow him the healthy growth within her belly that they both needed. Perhaps Areus could help her with such a task. Perhaps he could weasel his way into finding it as work for Kaevia and her crew behind a veil of another purpose. Though to lie to Kaevia in such regard, she was unsure he would. Did he keep things from his niece, yes of course, but he was loyal to her above all else. 

Nonetheless, there would only be one way in which to find out and that was to ask. A missive was quickly drafted, sealed with crimson wax, and placed between the beak of an onyx raven to fly to meet with Areus. She would learn in time if he was able or even willing to help her.