Yrliet"What is this, mon-keigh?" The voice of the incorporeal echo that has made your soul its home seems to sound only in your own head.
YrlietYrliet's face tenses in surprise, her features becoming even sharper as she stares in confusion at the ghostly figures. She says nothing, stealing glances at you, then at the figures again, as if she is waiting for something.
YOU"Why are you so surprised by these particular echoes of my world?"
YrlietYrliet averts her uncertain gaze. "I did not think there would be a place for me inside a human's soul. And the memory itself... Clean. Not distorted. This is something I must reflect upon. And ponder in solitude."
YOU"Why are you so surprised by these particular echoes of my world?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"When you strive to know someone, they inevitably become a part of you."
YrlietYrliet gives you a strange look. "Your words trouble me with their sincerity, elantach. Your mind is... much cleaner and loftier than I imagined. To become a part of someone..." For a second, Yrliet lapses into thought.
YOU"Why are you so surprised by these particular echoes of my world?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"When you strive to know someone, they inevitably become a part of you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Look closely at the ghostly figures]
YrlietA strange feeling envelops your body — you feel yourself become lighter than air, and inside your mind your thoughts are racing at an incredible speed. You are not yet aware that you are looking through the eyes of your ghostly echo and are observing from afar — all at the same time. The inner world changes under the force of your will, and you can now control your own echo. You can now do something that you would not dare to do in the real world.
YOU[Make your echo touch Yrliet's echo's hand]
YrlietWhen your soul's echo touches the ghostly hand of the Aeldari, the real Yrliet flinches in fear and involuntarily pulls her own hand back. "Please, elantach! This may be your world, but I... Do not do that again."
YrlietYrliet's words echo across your world and the ghostly figures begin to disappear. The world around you starts to stretch endlessly. "It is time to return, elantach. Your soul is not yet strong enough to endure prolonged immersion. Take a deep breath and..."
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YOU[Make your echo kiss Yrliet's echo]
YrlietWhen your soul's echo touches the ghostly skin of the Aeldari, the real Yrliet recoils in horror. "So these are the dormant desires lurking in the depths of your soul, mon-keigh! I promised not to judge you, but this... this is not something I can tolerate. Enough."
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YOU[Make your echo embrace Yrliet's echo]
YrlietWhen your soul's echo touches the ghostly skin of the Aeldari, the real Yrliet recoils in horror. "So these are the dormant desires lurking in the depths of your soul, mon-keigh! I promised not to judge you, but this... this is not something I can tolerate. Enough."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Resist the temptation]
YrlietYou and Yrliet stand together in complete silence for a while — tense and awkward at first, then soft and enveloping. You feel Yrliet sigh ever so slightly, and you hear the sadness hidden in her voice. But she remains silent until the ghostly figures around you start to disappear.
Yrliet"It is time to return, elantach. Your soul is not yet strong enough to endure prolonged immersion. Take a deep breath and..."
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YOU[Look closely at the ghostly figures]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"When you strive to know someone, they inevitably become a part of you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Look closely at the ghostly figures]continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 4 of 6
YrlietYour head is spinning from the sudden awakening, and you feel nausea creeping up your throat. But all of that is overshadowed by the angry emerald eyes staring at you. "Mon-keigh."
YrlietYrliet's words are akin to the lashes of an enraged whip. "After all the warnings and conversations we had, you decide to show your lowly nature. And at the exact moment when I was helping to ease the burden on your soul." She shakes her head in disappointment. "Sometimes I wonder — can we ever come to fully understand each other? But your actions in the depths of your soul have shown how different we are. Enough, elantach. Do not try to reach inside my soul ever again — its doors are tightly closed to you from now on."
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Entry point 5 of 6
YrlietYour head is spinning from the sudden awakening, and you feel nausea creeping up your throat. But all of that is overshadowed by the angry emerald eyes staring at you. "Mon-keigh."
YrlietYrliet's face hardens and she puts as much distance between you as she can. "Our conversation has opened my eyes — your understanding of my soul is just as limited as your kin's. Let us stop there. You no doubt have important affairs to attend to. I will not distract the overlord of the mon-keigh any longer."
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Entry point 6 of 6
YrlietYou awaken from your meditation with a sense of vigour and unusual calm. As if you have just taken a shower under a freezing waterfall. Or delivered a speech in front of thousands of subjects and your heart swells from the crowd's adulation.
Yrliet"[Name], you are awake." Yrliet starts at her own words, realising that this is the first time she has ever called you by your name. "Your soul shines too radiantly for a human, despite all the litter that had accumulated in your soul. You can get rid of litter, but the light... Try to preserve it, [Name]. It draws the eye like bright stars in the night sky."
Yrliet"Of course, your world is not as beautiful and serene as mine, but I was glad to see it."
YOU"Wow. I feel as if I have been reborn."
Yrliet"This is the cleansing of your soul, elantach. I hope that now you understand the importance of keeping it free from unnecessary litter."
YOU"Wow. I feel as if I have been reborn."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It's not litter, it's my inner world!"
Yrliet"I did not mean to hurt you with my words, elantach. You saw how much heaviness had amassed in your heart. Try to take care of it."
YOU"Wow. I feel as if I have been reborn."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It's not litter, it's my inner world!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Will you help me with meditation again?"
Yrliet"I do not know. Perhaps. Someday?" she replies vaguely.
YOU"Wow. I feel as if I have been reborn."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It's not litter, it's my inner world!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Will you help me with meditation again?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"When we were meditating, you did not seem surprised by my... relationships with our mutual acquaintances."
YrlietYrliet shrugs indifferently. "You long for that which human nature desires — for intimacy with your own kind. I can understand that."
YOU"Wow. I feel as if I have been reborn."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It's not litter, it's my inner world!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Will you help me with meditation again?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"When we were meditating, you did not seem surprised by my... relationships with our mutual acquaintances."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Will I be able to see your world?"
YrlietYrliet just shakes her head. "I do not think so, elantach. It is impossible to know everything in this world, no matter how much we would like to. And still, my heart sings, for I have helped you find peace. Even if only for a short while."
Yrliet"Until we meet again, elantach. May the stars guide us along the safe roads."
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YOU"Thank you for showing me this part of myself."
Yrliet"My heart sings, for I have helped you find peace. Even if only for a short while."
Yrliet"Until we meet again, elantach. May the stars guide us along the safe roads."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Will I be able to see your world?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for showing me this part of myself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"When we were meditating, you did not seem surprised by my... relationships with our mutual acquaintances."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Will I be able to see your world?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for showing me this part of myself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Will you help me with meditation again?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"When we were meditating, you did not seem surprised by my... relationships with our mutual acquaintances."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Will I be able to see your world?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for showing me this part of myself."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It's not litter, it's my inner world!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Will you help me with meditation again?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"When we were meditating, you did not seem surprised by my... relationships with our mutual acquaintances."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Will I be able to see your world?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Thank you for showing me this part of myself."continues where this line first appears above