[PQ] Into the Woods Without Delay

The snappy argument between the other two remaining seemed distant, far away to Caiside. Even as Jigano flew above him, trying to guide him, Caiside was careening course, following the voices again, the flashes of gold that seemed determined to lead him to power doom safety the depths of the forest. The now familiar pang of familiarity struck him in the chest, somehow more painful this time. This wasn’t home, these weren’t beings he knew, but oh, they were so close. Hands on his eyes made his frantic footfalls falter, Caiside nearly stumbling to a halt before he realized he could see, he could see everything. Jigano... do you see... No, of course he couldn’t, Caiside had only just gained sight of them. Do you hear them? They’re calling... I... I need to know. Despite their appearance, the fact that he had no reason to believe them, he had to know if they could truly lead him to his apotheosis. If he turned his back now, he would regret it forever. His eyes rolled, trying to catch soft any any others, to stay vigilant in case this was a trick, but his mind was already made up. Caiside veered, dipping his head down to keep antlers well away from his corvid friend, and set himself upon the path that shone with golden dust, following the forest spirits into the depths of the trees. Thoughts of glory shine in mind, shouting louder than sense and caution and spurring him onwards. Caiside I have never been allowed to be Holy, I have never been forgiven for Wanting;