Test 2.

[azumods]

WILLPOWER The chamber at the back of the cave is not unlike the one before it - it's large and oppressively dark, with shallow pools of water puddled on the floor. However, it isn't entirely impossible to see; off in a far corner of the cavern, there's a dim light shining pale blue, the soft glow pulsing steadily like it's keeping time, like a heartbeat. It's likely, however, that you're not going to get a good look at whatever is causing it before a voice rings out from the entrance behind you, immediately setting the Spiritombs off with loud, ringing shrieks that indicate over half a thousand souls aren't pleased with what seems to be happening here, and as the words register, you'll realize it's probably for good reason. "In the name of Team Galactic, I'm going to have to ask you all to leave. The Guardian is rightfully ours." It's immediately obvious that at the very least, the voice doesn't belong to Saturn - it's higher-pitched, belonging to a woman from the sound of it. Turning to face the source will reveal a woman in full Galactic grunt uniform; she seems young in the face and she's rather short, though she's built as though she's likely strong for her size. While she's clearly here to do a task, her eyes are noticeably just as devoid of spirit as the others that you've seen - she's just as heavily brainwashed as the rest. The Spiritombs you've encountered will do their jobs; they'll protect the Lake Guardian physically, promptly proceeding to get between it and...well, everyone else here. They aren't going to back down until the perceived threat is dealt with; they really, really don't like Team Galactic. What happens now is up to you.

Comments

[hyruglyphics]

Yes, Miphanus, Sa-- Lickitung and I have been working as best we're able! Yours and Ignis's insights were honestly quite helpful. [ She ... doesn't know how to respond to the idea that she's being called incredibly smart for something like this. Honestly, it was the sort of silly thing she'd have expected out of Daruk or Revali. However, by the same notion, the idea of being warriors...

She can't help but think that perhaps it's worth asking, at least? ]

[anythingforyou]

[...

They grow up so fast.]

Do your best out there, sweetie. I believe in you.

[Go get 'em, little princess.]

[hyruglyphics]

Camilla though, if I may...

[ And she steps closer to the other, putting a hand on her arm and then tugging her gently so she might whisper: ]

If she accepts, and I am defeated... please do not fly off the handle? Unless there is a threat to my life.

[anythingforyou]

[Well, she's certainly not expecting that. The unexpectedness of it gets Camilla to listen, and though she looks between the grunt and Zelda a few times...

She nods her head, her expression a little strained but still a smile.]

...If she does threaten your life, she'll receive no mercy from me.

[...]

However, if that's what you wish, then I will exercise restraint until it comes to that. You have my word, darling.

[hyruglyphics]

I truly appreciate your protection, Camilla.

[ Genuinely so. But... I mean, she's seen her jump all over things with Saturn and the others, ] I merely don't want things to escalate further than they need to. I am, after all, probably one of the weaker ones here.

[ventulus]

Hey Zelda...kick a lot out of butt out there, okay? I believe in you!

[ He figures he'll give a vote of confidence even though the lady seems like a tough opponent. ]

[hyruglyphics]

Thank you, Ventus! I shall do my best!

[ I mean, she'll lose, probably. But she'll still try. ]