Ay raised an eyebrow as she glanced over to the pair of them again. Frowning she muttered under her breath before she took a spit of her own wine,"...that's what worries me..." Her features marked by worry as she looked to Krom again. "I'm afraid she can be... naive. A leisure neither of us had in our youth." He was right, that was a very familiar look - but that was exactly the problem. Both of them had a very different upbringing than their own children. In the earliest days of man one learned quickly how to survive, how to trust your instincts, and what things not to trust- such as man. Had Ay been as open and innocent as her daughter she may not have faired so well. The goddess had tried to wait until the world was safer to have their children but too often she learned that there was no way to protect her children from the harsh outside world. All this to say, his words brought her no comfort.
Glancing at them one last time she finally sighed and looked away. Nothing she could do about it for now. Besides Ayrin was across from them and while Kria may have been wide-eyed too often her brother was a hunter. True, he could be aggressive and reckless at times but he was more incredulous than his younger sister. For now, Ay would have to entrust the situation to him. Looking back to Krom she knew he was probably reminiscing about when they met but Ay found it more difficult to reflect on the past, especially when the future had been withheld from her for so long now.
Kria listened to him attentively as he spoke of how her own parents had become gods. She had never heard of someone who dared thought they were destined for the same thing as her parents and she didn't quite know how to feel about his aspirations. Although with the skill he had shown against Ayrin was any indication then he was certainly well on his way. Disappointment seeped into her chest slowly and er expression softened. "To seek such a fate is to seek the bondage of greatness. My parents brought peace to this land but they do not know peace for themselves." Glancing over to her parents she reflected on her parents' troubles. More than any mere mortal would ever know and more than even she knew of. Vision settled back on the traveler before her. "Still, each man may seek his own destiny and whatever comes with it. I can only wish you luck and hope you do not find many regrets on your path." Like always Kria spoke with wisdom beyond her time. Unlike her mother, she could not see into the future but she knew what it was to seek power and that even gilded clouds held rain.
The evening began to settle all too soon though, as did most happy occasions. Ay and Krom rose from their seats and raised their glasses for a final announcement. "We thank you all for being here, friends, family, and newcomers alike." When he was ready Ay left with Krom to retire to their temple that had been built so long ago. Leaving the banquet hall though it was clear to see her mind was still troubled, although sometimes it seemed the goddess' mind was filled with troubled waters that never knew rest. Her life was abundant with love for her family and they had not known war for many years but the distance of the Fates plagued her night and day. Once her visions were a curse - but without them now a piece of her was missing and she couldn't escape the constant feeling of uncertainty. Arriving back to their temple it was empty and dark even as the fire bowls illuminated the halls. "Hm?" Breaking from her reverie she looked at Krom as they made their way in. "Did you say something darling?" She asked him and it was clear her mind had been elsewhere.
Kria watched as her parents left, the people cheered and some began to retire for the evening as well while others continued the celebration. A young woman with lustrous dark curls pulled at Ayrin's arm and whispered in his ear for them to retire as well but for once he waved her off. "Kria, I think it is time we show our guest to his rooms. As he said, his journey was long, and he must be tired after today's events." The young man stood up, the woman still holding his arm with adoration for him. "Oh...." It wasn't the woman that bothered Kria as much as it was the suggestion. But he was right, perhaps Seti was tired. "Is that what you'd like Seti?" The blue eyes of the maiden were clearly disappointed, betraying her wish to spend more time with him despite her brother's urging.
