Snippet #2409374

Kianne's hard gaze broke as Master Orion spoke of how this growing darkness was affecting her strength, and that every day is a step closer to her death. Their Master went on to explain how they needed each other to keep the darkness at bay. She glanced at Akihiro, uncertain for a moment. It would be hard, getting used to another person's company during such a tough mission. As Orion placed the crystal on the table, she looked back to their Master. This woman had taken her in when she was practically on death's door, healing her and granting her safe shelter. She had helped her overcome her initial fears of returning to the outside world and brought her battle instincts back into focus. Everything she had today was thanks to Master Orion. She could not let her down.

At the mention of questions, Kianne shook her head a little. She slowly approached Orion's desk, gingerly removing her gauntlets and placing them on the desk near to the crystal. Kianne then took Master Orion's frail hands between her own slender fingers, gently lifting them from the desk. She lent over to place a small sweet kiss on the back of Orion's hands. She held the hands there for a moment, eyes closed as she took in the moment. As she lowered her Master's hands, she opened her eyes again, her stone grey stare having lost its uncertainty.
"This is not goodbye, Master." She said, her voice barely more than a whisper. Any louder and it would have trembled and broken her confidence. She then managed to let go of Master Orion's hands, recollect her gauntlets and take the transportation stone from the desk. She stepped away, giving Akihiro a moment to say whatever goodbyes he needed to, distracting herself by examining the crystal in the light.