Not Sure Anymore

*Ashiel* · 03-01-2018, 08:35 PM

Warm, afternoon sun streamed down into the canyon and eased the bite of winter in Auster. Ashiel paused for a rest as he reached the top of the canyon path he'd been following. Just ahead would be the Cedar Falls. As he slipped into the territory he took his time, taking in the scents and sounds and marking the lay of the land. The Eclipse Empire was still very small so there was no need to worry about claiming a second territory but all the same he wanted to have a few options in mind for when the time came… if the time came.

Ashiel paused. Doubt and worry had been seeping into his mind. He was still young and despite his victory he was still unproven in many ways. Would the other Abraxas follow him? He could hardly blame them for sticking close to Amon. His uncle was the true leader of all the Abraxas but with the Risen Empire becoming crowded they had little choice but to expand or face the consequences of overpopulation. The singing of a bluebird caught his attention and he eyed the little ball of feathers before it stopped, looked at him, then took off into the trees.

Ashiel sighed and kept moving. He was overthinking. He needed to stop over- Ashiel sniffed the air as he caught a familiar scent. Zinnia? His thoughts drifted to the mortal who had seen both his ritual sacrifice to the Fallen god for wisdom and also his challenge. He hesitated. He wanted to visit with her again but after the challenge he wasn't quite sure how she'd feel about his company.

Deciding he had nothing to lose he followed the scent until he saw Zinnia sleeping next to the water. Oh… hmmm… Ashiel took a few steps toward her then stopped. Maybe he shouldn't wake her, but then he didn't really want to wait and it seemed a shame to just turn around now. Ashiel cleared his throat, hoping not to startle her. "Afternoon Zinnia, this is a nice place for a nap."

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