Eeshoo Nephilim.
During Ery's academy years, that na had stood at the peak of their generation. A prodigy of Nephilim descent, Eeshoo had been both a friend and a rival-soone Ery had asured himself against more than once, sotis fighting alongside him, sotis standing directly opposite.
When Eeshoo arrived, his gaze lingered on Ery for a brief mont. It was not hostile.
Nor was it friendly.
Sothing complicated flickered in his eyes-recognition, assessnt, a trace of sothing left unspoken. Yet he offered no greeting. Instead, he turned away deliberately, nodding first to Atlas, then to the overseer, acknowledging them with calm respect.
Ery's Dark Avatar caught the subtle change in Jinkan's expression as Eeshoo appeared. Whatever emotions stirred beneath her calm exterior, she suppressed them quickly and stepped forward.
"Let's go," she uttered coolly. "Lead the way."
Eeshoo turned to look at her, his expression unchanged."There is no need for you to co," he replied. "I alone am sufficient."
The air tightened.
Jinkan's composure wavered for a fraction of a second before she answered.
"This is my responsibility. My mission. I'm going."
Eeshoo looked at her once more, his expression indifferent.
"Suit yourself."
The exchange was brief, but it carried history-unspoken tension that needed no explanation.
Ery's mory was clear. The two of them had once been a couple, even engaged to be married. Sothing was clearly amiss between them now, but Ery had no intention of involving himself in unresolved Nephilim affairs. He remained silent, falling into step behind them as they moved forward.
The three of them stood before the Frozen Gate-a towering arch of ancient ice, its surface etched with runes that pulsed faintly with power. The cold radiating from it was oppressive, carrying the unmistakable pressure of an Ancient Domain beyond.
Atlas stopped there.
He neither attempted to follow nor pretended otherwise. Not only did he lack the necessary permits, but he openly admitted that his strength would be insufficient to make a difference inside such a domain.
Atlas sent a ntal ssage.
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