[ He doesn't really want to go out and retrieve the new Aions this time around.
But between half their number having been wounded on that last mission and his own streak of disobedience in handing over a Pleroma shard back to the 'enemy' instead of presenting it to the Regent, he knows his best course of action right now is to keep his head down and do as he's told.
So he goes to the shrines as instructed, making sure to inform Xishen of his destinations and his activities there. He expects to see no one present at the shrine - there aren't exactly many Wanderers amongst their combined ranks, after all - so when a familiar voice calls out, he stiffens, whole body going straight and one hand going immediately towards the dagger at his waist. ]
Traveler.
[ His own voice is probably familiar enough. And if it isn't....well, that's a whole different problem he'll have to tackle. ]
shrine.
But between half their number having been wounded on that last mission and his own streak of disobedience in handing over a Pleroma shard back to the 'enemy' instead of presenting it to the Regent, he knows his best course of action right now is to keep his head down and do as he's told.
So he goes to the shrines as instructed, making sure to inform Xishen of his destinations and his activities there. He expects to see no one present at the shrine - there aren't exactly many Wanderers amongst their combined ranks, after all - so when a familiar voice calls out, he stiffens, whole body going straight and one hand going immediately towards the dagger at his waist. ]
Traveler.
[ His own voice is probably familiar enough. And if it isn't....well, that's a whole different problem he'll have to tackle. ]