13Leagues

Sneak Peek: Superstition S3 (5)

Added 2022-02-04 14:59:00 +0000 UTC

I gaze around, “why here? What even is here?”

“This is you.”

“What do you mean?”

“This is where your mind goes when it seeks out its private corner. In a way, this is your soul reflected back at you in a way your eyes and mind to properly comprehend. You are unaware of it, but when you dream or when you seek out a place within yourself for solace, this is it.”

“Which is why I feel so calm?”

“Indeed. It is beautiful,” Vihaan compliments, continuing to gaze around.

“So,” I sigh, it’s time to finally learn why Vihaan is here, “why did Death send you?”

“He wishes for me to keep an eye on you. To be your guide.”

<<if $optimistic >=50>>\

“My guide,” I furrow my brow, “what does that mean? What will you be doing?”

“Simply watching over you. I am here to make sure that you are well. If you have an issue with your powers, I will help you as best as I can. I do not know if Zillah is with you still, but there is not much he can do to help, for his powers are different.”

I remain quiet, biting the inside of my cheek.

“I have not come to spy on you, $name.”

<<else>>\

I scoff, “my guide? You mean he sent you as a spy so that they know where I am.”

“Death did send me, but I am more of a peace offering, a sign of trust. If you will accept it.”

<</if>>\

“How do I know you’re not lying?”

“I have no reason to lie. It is a foolish action.”

“So, you’re here to be helpful?”

“If you will accept that help.” I frown. I had no reason not to trust Vihaan, but could the same be said about Death? Vihaan is Death’s number one companion. At the end of the day, Vihaan is loyal to Death, and though I suppose he could see me as Death in a way, it still causes me to question loyalties.

[[Accept Vihaan’s guidance.]]

[[Decline Vihaan’s guidance.]]