| HELLO DARKNESS, MY OLD FRIEND
She can feel the tension through the bond. She has been bonded with Ripley since the moment the beautiful girl had been reborn in this fearsome skin. They had such a special bond - far beyond monster and master like so many assumed. They had been mentally and emotionally linked since that moment in the darkness and every moment since. It is through this bond that she ascertains Ripley’s current predicament. So from her home in Pangea, the shadowmare conveys a message to her companion.
She had thought Castile to be foolish but she never thought he was this stupid. Nevertheless, she was not going to appear at the border and demand Ripley’s release. No. That wouldn’t do at all. The dragon king would pay dearly, and it would be of his own doing - not her interference.
She sends a simple message to the monster queen in that way that only she can, for Ripley no longer understands language. She heeds only one person alive, and none of them call Loess home. ”Feast.” Those in this land were not safe from the predator, and would be shown no mercy. And then from the depths of their bond, Anaxarete gives Ripley a gift. Protection. “They will not hurt you.” Ripley’s own shadow begins to climb up her legs, wrapping around her armored body in a gentle caress. It envelops her entire body, up to the fearsome crown she wears before sinking beneath her skin. Magical protection from any that would be foolish enough to attempt to harm her. The shadowmare has allies in Loess as well, and also provides this information. ”Find my daughter - she is a friend,” thinking of Ciara - the fearsome child who still lurks between the trees.
“Have fun, my darling.” She’s sure that Ripley can feel the love and reassurance through the bond before Anaxarete leaves the monster’s mind, and resumes her day in Pangea.
A N A X A R E T E |
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NOTE - Ana is still in Pangea but is communicating with Ripley through their bond and imbuing her with some magical protection while she's visiting Loess. She won't be replying further in the thread.
HAVE FUN KIDS.
