Two Adult Children

The sky was overcast and occasionally a light drizzle fell on the Solemn Park. A thunderstorm had just passed, so the air was cool now. Almyra didn't mind the rain, but had it not been for her cloak to keep her warm, Almyra would find the temperature unpleasant. Still, the park post-storm when everything was covered in moisture from the rain and a fog hung over the river and small ponds was too pretty to not want to walk around in. So the Chaos Theorist now walked along the soggy path, clinging to her beloved doll. She closed her eyes for a moment and inhaled deeply, taking in the wonderful petrichor that had followed the storm as well. She listened to the soft pitter patter of water falling from the leaves of trees. She should use Amor Fati right now to take in the variables that the storm had left in its wake and record them for the sake of practice and data gathering, but it was too nice to do that. Besides, she didn't want to get her book dirty, and she wouldn't be at her best game, since the storm had kept her awake for much of the night before. She should go to bed extra early tonight, but there was so much in this city to see. Especially the black market. Not to buy or sell goods, but to watch the fluctuations of currency and good exchange, supply and demand. For now though, it was just time to relax, and maybe find a dry spot to nap in. Almy was so caught up in her thoughts she didn't realize she was walking with her eyes closed until she tripped and fell onto the path, letting out a small "Eep!" as she did so.

Almyra had moved her arms to catch herself as she fell when suddenly something caught her from behind. She looked around, searching for whoever had caught her. Suddenly someone spoke from... below her? She looked down at the ground. Perhaps it was an earth mage. She had seen earth mages meld into the ground before. Suddenly a girl popped out of her shadow. She was... unusual to say the least. It wasn't only her appearance, though. Almyra felt echoes from her. Strong ripples that had already left most of their impact, but still could affect things to come. This girl was one who had clearly altered the world greatly, though it was long ago. Almy stared at her for a few moments, then muttered to herself as she tilted her head. "Interesting."

In her fascination, she had ignored Priscilla's first question, simply staring at the girl. She was very tempted to use Amor Fati in order to study the girl, though she decided she should make sure she would stay first. She blinked, snapping back to the conversation at hand. The girl had asked something. What was it? Oh, her name. Almyra smiled. "I am Almyra. What is your name?"

Almyra nodded. It was close to the truth. She could see things that others can't, but not as much as she could feel them. She smiled at Prisci. She knew a lot about her already. She wondered how long the girl had been following her for. She blushed a bit and giggled as Prisci called her interesting, "Thank you.". She seemed like a nice person. She was funny, trying to be mysterious. It didn't do much to affect Almyra though. She was already curious about everyone really, but trying to be mysterious didn't really make her even more interested in them.

Almy frowned a bit when she finished her introduction. She seemed nice, not like a monster at all. She didn't react much to her final comment, since she didn't really understand what Prisci was talking about. "It's nice to meet you, Priscilla. How long have you been hiding in my shadow? And why would I call you a monster? You don't seem like a monster."

Almyra blinked as Priscilla disappeared for a moment, then appeared older. That was interesting. She suddenly felt a raindrop land on her nose and looked up at the clouds, studying them oblivious to Priscillas gaze. She answered her as she studied them. "A vampire is what you are. A monster is who you are." She said simply. It made sense to her, she wondered if Priscilla would understand it.

"I don't look it, but I'm the world's number one enemy. Ever hear of the zombie apocalypse? I can start that at any time. I just need the motivation."

Almyra shrugged and turned to her with a smile. "But you have not done so. And what I see and feel from you, your echoes. You are one of Eris's servants." She could be mysterious, too. Perhaps Priscilla would like that. It was fun. She just shrugged in response to her second question. "I think the rain is pretty." She said with a smile. She wasn't too fond of the cold, but that's what her cloak was for. It kept her nice and warm.

Almyra smiled as Priscilla spoke of Eris. She wondered if she had really heard the name before. Few people knew about her. Having contact with her was almost never heard of, even by those who devoted themselves to working for her and worshiping the goddess. She was far too subtle for such contact. She smiled and nodded at Priscilla. Despite it being summer, the weather was fairly chilly to be caught out in the rain. It was one of those rare days that one would occasionally encounter in the summer, when a cold front had brought a storm as well as cold air. She smiled widely as Prisci took her hand, walking alongside the woman happily. She giggled. "You seem really nice." As they walked, the two would find a gazebo in the park. "Want to talk in there?" Almy asked her, pointing it out.