#the way i feel so sorry for sebastian because anything worth discovering and penelope sows some chaos just to find every little

[intcritus]

“Ah, Penelope. I ought to have expected you would also be on the trail.” There is a shift of light as Sebastian adjusts his glasses, his torch jostled with the movement. The ruins are vast, endless crumbling, archaic structures that belong to a time long since passed, eroded until they are mere remnants of what they once were. In some ways, their forgotten nature is more beneficial, for it allows them to slip beneath the radar of opportunistic raiders looking for a pretty penny, and yet, it can occasionally bring more intimate clashes with those who know the true nature of that which lurks within.

“Did you bring with you more company, or are we to have some peace? I have already slipped a group of ignorant hopefuls looking for a quick penny a town over…” The distaste is clear in his tone, yet he does not let it show on his face. There will always be those who do not understand the magicks of this world, nor the weight that accompanies it. He admires there ignorance, now that he has born witness, he can never escape it.  

Sometimes the magic calls to her, ancient and alluring. It seeps itself into the cracks and crevices of ruins, waiting to be discovered – it’s secrets and dangers like a siren song. An intricate work of loops and puzzles that unseasoned raiders and mages would never understand but she did. Excitement thrums through her veins, the thrill of discovering things without someone hovering over her shoulder. The ability to stand for hours on end, tracing ancient words and pictures, getting lost the deeper she went, but knowing she could find her way out if she so wished.

Violet eyes shift at the call of her name, finally realizing that she isn’t the only one in this space, and recognition has her humming in a light greeting. ❝ ━ The only time I would like company is if I deem it necessary. Extra baggage usually means I have to mother hen and I do that enough with my brother. ❞ Humans were incredibly fickle and greedy creatures and sure Penelope was greedy but for knowledge. This was a currency that she was well-versed in and would forever pursue. Money didn’t matter to her. ❝ ━ So that means it's just us then, good. You've a resilient mind, it's going to be needed in this place. ❞ The mage is careful with her steps, avoiding loose stones and she reaches out, guiding Sebastian away from a trap before he can step forward that's hidden. the magic there is so potent that she's sure it would've decimated someone unawares.

Lashes flutter shut, goosebumps erupting over her flesh as magic crawls through her. Oh, this particular venture would be exhilarating. They had much to discover but she keeps that to herself, never wanting to ruin that feeling for another who understood it. Fingertips brush along walls, moss greeting her fingers, vines itching to tug at her fingers and keep her there but she keeps going, following the faint smell of chaos that awaits, unable to resist its call. ❝ ━ I hope you're ready. We'll be discovering something...thrilling this evening. It awaits us... ❞ Ominous are her echoed words, but the grin that alights her features cannot be contained.

hope he's ready for some chaos. | @resolutepath