Planet Zar: Nexus

⦿ The ground becomes solid under their feet again and Timotojaius and Arilmin slowly squeak their eyes open. The sight that greets them is not Sultherem. It's not even Anygh. Which doesn't surprise Arilmin considering what the two multi-colored pests were muttering about. What does surprise him is the landscape.

⦿ The first thing he notices is the giant spout of water reaching for infinity. He's not certain if the water is flowing up or down. He can't see its origin - surrounding it are spiraling white buildings of all shapes and sizes that remind him vaguely of Sultherem's own architecture. Although, these seem much more sophisticated. They certainly span taller than any building in Sultherem.

⦿ The second thing of note, is that Timotojaius is sparkling, as if some of the stars from his feral form bled through to this humanoid one.

⦿ Timotojaius: You're glowing

⦿ Arilmin sneers.

⦿ Arilmin: I assure you I am not

⦿ Timotojaius grabs Arilmin's hands and holds them up to his face. They are, unfortunately, glowing, with some sort of rainbow colored aura that's going to draw far too much attention for Arilmin's taste. To retaliate, he states:

⦿ Arilmin: You're covered in glitter

⦿ Timotojaius releases Arilmin's hands to stare at his own. He twists his wrists to watch the sparkles glisten.

⦿ Timotojaius: So I am. Where...?

⦿ Arilmin glowers. He's in exactly the same boat as his companion, he couldn't possibly know the answer to that question.

⦿ A benevolent chuckle sounds from behind them. Arilmin and Timotojaius turn away from the impossible water to see a human (or something humanoid, anyway) approaching them. He doesn't smell exactly like a human should, but Arilmin watches Timotojaius' eyes go all big and doe-y, ready to throw himself on a sword to get this stranger pillows and hot cocoa. Arilmin snatches up his elbow to keep Timotojaius from doing just that.

⦿ Stranger: I see Shan's familiars have been up to mischief. I'm Shion and this is the Empyrean Stair. Judging by the... sparkles... I'm guessing those two mischief makers things you should stand for our court clutches?

⦿ There were a lot of words said just then, and Arilmin understood a lot of then individually, but as a whole the entire sentence made no sense.

⦿ Arilmin: I don't have the slightest idea what you're talking about. [He frowns, feeling sour about the whole ordeal.]

⦿ Timotojaius gently extracts himself from Arilmin's grip and offers one of his cloyingly sweet, far-too-genuine smiles.

⦿ Timotojaius: I'm afraid we just sort of appeared here. We're not sure why. Or how. I'm sorry, are you a human?

⦿ Shion: Not in the slightest but I do enjoy looking like one. Come along with me and I'll get you sorted out.

⦿ Timotojaius doesn't hesitate to follow, so Arilmin drags his feet grudgingly after his friend. Someone has to keep Timotojaius safe from himself.