Purpose and Promise
Scara:*holding vision*…Beur, may I ask a request?
Nahida:A request from me? What is it?
Scara:May I be your second Sage?
Nahida:*eyes widen* I don’t really think that’s necessary-
Scara:*kneels and lowers head* Please….
Nahida:….Is validation of your worth from an Archon truly that precious to you?
Scara:No. It has nothing to do with what you are. It’s just… if you’re the one saying I’m progressing well, being better, then I know it must be true.
Nahida:You trust my judgment that much?
Scara:Yes.
Nahida:If that’s the case…
She walks closer to him, grabbing each side of his face and raising his head to greet him with a warm smile.
Nahida:Trust me when I say you don’t need to be a Sage by my side for what you want. I can be your friend instead.
Scara:My friend?
Nahida:I’ll admit, you’ve seen a vast amount of the world. Sights I could only imagine; invaluable knowledge worthy of a sage. But in my opinion and admittedly, my own selfish curiosity, I think it would do wonders for you to wander the world again with your new found perspective that’s developing. Muck like how a new lens on a Kamera, what you’ve seen before is bound to be different to you. I’d love to know what that looks like.
Scara:Is that right? Well isn’t someone getting a little greedy? *smirks*
Nahida:It’s only natural for the God of Wisdom to know as much as possible. I did say it was a little selfish. However, it’s also a wonderful excuse to visit you in your dreams, or make you feel less embarrassed if you ever feel like coming back to visit me.
Scara: *red* I don’t see what I’d be embarrassed about. If I’m around then I’m around.
Nahida:Hehe, of course. Spread your wings far and wide; see all you can. A Sage must be wise after all. Far from now, if you still wish it, there will be a spot saved for you.
Scara:Ah, so come back when I’m more interesting?
Nahida:I said I’d be visiting you and you can see me whenever! Besides, when aren’t you interesting?
Scara:Hmph, fair enough. *stands up* But if I’m going through all this, then prepare to humor another request.
Nahida:Oh?
Scara:Talking becomes so tiring, and no way would I remember everything perfectly. So if I’m going through the hassle of seeing this world for both my sake and your curiosity, be prepared for a journey. Might as well put the knowledge to use and personally show the world when I’m done.
Nahida:….*smiles* How devious, offering a gift like that in front of me. I’m gonna hold you to that.
Scara:I know I know. Well…see you around, Buer.
He flies off with a wave, not looking back. Nahida feels a sense of hope, despite the twinge of sadness. She was actually going to miss him but far be it from her to be too selfish by keeping him around when the world had so much to offer both of them. For now the wind should carry him further than she can go. She can wait for the next breeze.
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Days came and went with seasons again and again. All of them different and beautiful in their own way. Another beautiful night in Sumeru was observed by a stronger, wiser, God of Wisdom than the day before and even the day before that. Gentle she sat in her windowsill with legs stretched as far it allowed. Perhaps it was time to find a bigger spot? Not even her old friend Cyno would dare take watch here.
As Nahida turned around began to get down, a gentle breeze caught her long white and green hair and let it flow. The light from outside was slowly blocked by shadow behind her.
“Well look who grew like a weed?”
Gentley, she smiled and turned around to see the world before her.
“Hello my Sage. What took you so long?”