Xefr's smile fades, but returned quickly, though sadder than before. "Myrsa, it is good you cherish those moments. Life is beautiful, yet fragile. And your small life, as you put it, allows you to properly appreciate that. Perhaps I am a dragon, and I may have done and seen more than most can claim, but I have also made many mistakes. And because I am unburdened by time, I have a duty to amend every sin and repay every debt. I have many regrets, and until I atone I will forever feel guilt. That is why I wish to help your kind as best I can, as I could never forgive myself if I didn't put my full effort into that. It's a stressful life, but it is the one I have chosen..."
The Drake then suddenly paused as the shout reached his mind, and he made a quick look around the room. In the corner of his eye, he checked to see if any of the ghashyr had reacted, and if any of the psionic spirits had made themselves known again.
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The Shard made a smug grin, and was quite proud of himself. This didn't last long however, for soon after he heard Re'Ni's shout. At first, he was both surprised and afraid. But then, something clicked in his head, and the Shard fully materialized his body. With grim determination in his eyes, he quickly turned to Erixen and spoke in a clear, strict voice, "I'm going outside, Shard Business. Stay here, tell Essentials if he comes looking for me. And don't worry about my safety, I got friends in high places, if you catch my drift." With that, he marched towards the door. He had enough fear for one day.
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Stomping outside, The Shard quickly looked around. He saw Re'Ni in the sky, and snorted. He began to yell at her, "You wanted me, phantom? Here I am! Now what do you wan..." Just as easily as he had started, the Shard awkwardly paused. The original look of confidence has been replaced by simple confusion. He spoke again, yet now uncertain and perplexed, "Um... Not trying to sound rude or anything... But aren't ghosts supposed to be blue or at least kinda transparent...? I didn't expect you to look so real and kinda h... I mean... You got the scary part but..." The Shard began stumbling on his words, and stopped flat, entirely taken off guard.