Shadowed

The Clinic: Lobby Matra swung her sword left and right, desperately hoping to catch a skeleton with the unwieldy thing. At the other emd of the lobby, strange tiger-like creatures were approaching. She turned and ran as fast as she could in the other direction. Have to… get away… A flash of clothing disappeared round the corner. X. Racing after him, she soon found herself at Calano’s office, where many people stood, including some she didn’t recognise. She nestled herself in at the back of the group and looked up to where X had just made his dramatic entry.

Clinic: Lobby Matra ran over to Calano, who was on the floor screaming. It was a powerful sound, filled with worlds of pain and anguish. She couldn’t even begin to imagine what was going through his head. “What… what happened?” she wondered aloud softly.

Matra rushed after X, skidding to a halt beside him. “Uh, guys? What’s going on?”

“Good, since mine are useless in a fight and I’m basically useless with this sword as well. Try using them on me, to see if they work.”

Matra nodded. “Come on. Let’s go fight those, um, things in the Lobby.” Summoning her Blade, it occurred to her that X might not have a weapon. “Do you have a sword, or something? Or any magical abilities?”

“Well, Telrao told us to stay here, safe and sound.” A mischievous grin spread over her face despite it all. “So… we go help fight against Kaos?” @xinoehp512

The Clinic: Calano’s Office Matra sighed in pure relief. “Telrao! I think you’re just who we need. X has had a… realisation… and, well, I think we could all use some therapy right now. Do you think you can help?”

The Clinic Matra stood outside Calano’s office, waiting for X. She didn’t want to invade privacy, which she sensed X might need, but she wanted to be there for him if Calano told him things he didn’t want to hear. With her back to the wall, she could feel it when a body slumped down against the other side of that wall. It was followed by a whispered, choked “No.” Seems like things have gone badly. Great. Now there are two of us who are grieving for corrupted loved ones. Pulling out a notepad and paper, she scribbled a note and pushed it under the door to Calano’s office. It gave a reassurance - an empty reassurance - that Emma and X’s family would one day return. She didn’t sign it. What else can I do? She did the only thing she could think of. She brought them muffins. @CalanoCorvus @xinoehp512

Huh??? *confused noises* What does that even mean?

Uhh… guys… Yes. 6 of them.

I do appreciate it. Very much. Have some rep. I read the books and I want SO BADLY to watch it but my family doesn’t have Netflix or any other paid streaming service. I’m working on persuading my friend to invite me to their house to watch it, but they have kinda homophobic parents sooo it’s a work in progress.

“Just down that corridor.” Matra pointed. “Do you want me to come with you, or would you rather go on your own?”

“Yeah, he’s the one who told me everything about it. He’s in his office, I think, but… his wife was recently corrupted. He’s grieving, and I’m not sure if he’ll be able to answer your questions, but he might be able to offer some… comfort?” Matra hedged, noting the pleading look in his eye and his reaction at her words on corruption. ”Wizard knows a lot about it as well, but he is, uh…” She shrugged. “We don’t know where he is.”