Drive Forward
her vision was laced in darkness, and suddenly she gave a start. she leaned backward physically, in Valdis' company, and ceased her hums and movements. there was no good way to explain the ritual from an outsider's eyes, yet it did work... somewhat differently than she thought it would. different than the times she had done it, for sure. her body felt hot - so very hot, her eyes - even opened - could see only a black stale. as if looking at an eclipse; yet there was no outline of the sun. it was all ebony. she stared at this openly, searching for meaning to the gods' will.
yet the more she looked, the more frustrated she became. Huntington was about to attempt to pull herself out when the light came back just as quick. she was standing in her swamp again. her sides heaved from the effort and she felt suffocated. the girl hunched over, eyes wide though expressionless. there was a feeling of dread the gods left behind. an omen of things to come. she coughed, her throat rough and dry. she felt like she had inhaled fire itself. her swallowing only made her choke more, a feeling of burning for no plausible reason.
from one look it was clear she had no clues aside from this. nothing was left but these feelings, and she was slightly disappointed. any touch from the gods was a good sign though. composing herself quickly, she would look to Valdis. "you should leave" her voice stated dully, an echo under the water. it was not a command though, merely a warning. "I should leave" the girl added, looking away and beginning to gather her things. whatever the gods had shown her... it spelled disaster for all in the vicinity of this area. "my thanks for observing. the ritual is done." she once more added in, attempting to gain control over the situation.
"the gods chose to speak. it means their presence is here with me, watching and observing" though choosing to do absolutely nothing, if she knew deities. shoving the items back in their hiding spots, she could not shake the feeling of impending doom.
3/3 taught a lesson (religion) |