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You're a bit late. Did something hold you up?
The frail Ascendant stands to the side, looking up at the massive tree bathed in Red Tide.
Some unexpected hiccups.
Unexpected hiccups.
He glances back at The Merciful One, like he's looking for a nod of approval.
It won't mess with your plans.
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Hearing the pink-haired woman's confirmation, the Ascendant turns away again, focused on the weird giant tree, ignoring everyone else.
Is "she" okay?
Her Cradle's stable.
Everything will be fine.
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The high-ranking figure stares at the Ascendant's thin frame, her eyes dark and unreadable.
Everything will be fine...
He mutters, trying to convince himself, as the grotesque tree grows out of a jagged cage, its roots sucking up countless screams. The Red Tide surges, nurturing the blood-red cocoon at the top like a mother.
Everything will be fine.
