Raymond
These surroundings all looked the same to Nilus, just weirdness upon weirdness. At least Olympus had structure, architecture with real meaning. Just where the hell had they ended up. 

"Much more bizarre than back home, I presume Gursht. I much prefer Olympus myself." 

Could they rest here instead? Would Nilus be afforded that opportunity. He had vastly underestimated just how difficult this mission would be and he may have to pay the price for it... In fact, there may be others that could pay that price, that would be worse. 

"Excellent work in there Gursht, I knew thou wast strong enough to face these Heartless. We may only push forward a little more and thy mission may be complete."
Joseph
"Olympus smells better too..." Gursht agreed - snorting and thumping his tail... The longer he more around, the more that this place *Did* Feel familiar. The desolate corrupted stone, and stench of metal and melted plasma evoked such a sense of dejavu... But why?

Then it suddenly hit him.

"This place is a lot like the crags. When the drought got worse, the crags got bigger too. They made the forests stop growing after fires, and made rivers run scarce with filthy water... It got bad enough that some of my herd-mates ate each other. Some of them turned into crag-dwellers, and the herd didn't make it longer than a mouthful of nights." As Gursht recounted the final seasons on his homeworld, the grim look in his eyes was hard to mistake.

It didn't quite click when he first arrived in this place, as he was too focused on the journey ahead, but now a subtle sense of horror was setting in. It was one thing to know *Of* The consequences of defeat, it was another to have experienced it.

"Gursht was not strong enough to kill the heartless the first time. The herd struggled with the Heartless in the last room, and Gursht is still not nearly as strong as the rest... Gursht is afraid that not all of us will make it, if any of us make it at all."
Gilbert
*As Dado walks in behind Gursht, he listens to his story intently. The dread tone of his voice isn't lost on him. Apparently, his world was lost over a span of time.*

*And the fact that they might not all make it... He'd been pushing down the fear, only acting on it in regards to Gursht and Nilus. He was unsure about them back at the Tower, and worried for their safety. But the way they fought explained everything he needed to know.*

"Casualties are unpredictable. Tragedy strikes at random." *His eyes look weary, and far older than the rest of his face.*

"But I don't think your strength will be much of a factor in that. You're plenty strong. I think the spar at the Tower says more about Nilus' strength than it does yours."

*His gaze falls on the ornate door, and he summons Kingdom Key. It's not the Door to Darkness... But they're getting close. He doesn't know how he knows; he just knows.*
Katherine
The hound marches just behind the group, shield poised and gaze sweeping the area— But nonverbal. When they all come to a complete stop, a low sigh leaves Cavall as they close his eyes for just a moment, as if to meditate on the fight that had just occurred.
Micki
*Upon seeing it's a safe area, Xion just flops onto the ground, exhausted* "Well *That* Was a nightmare... Anyone else tapped? I don't think I've ever actually been out of mana in a real fight before... First time for everything, I guess."
Tiffany
*The area would be small and quiet, with the only way forward obviously being the very well decorated door. Other than that, this area seemed to be a safe place for the group, a place they can rest. The energy around the area would seemingly restore the group for a fair amount. Then the group would hear a familiar voice.*

"Prepare yourself... There is no going back after entering. The fate of the worlds shall be decided..."
Bonnie
*Then a dark corridor would open, and the woman you all know and hate would appear from it.*

"You've all done well getting this far. Clearing the hoard of heartless you released and pushing forward, just as expected..."
Marta
`Entire group recovers 50%, each, of max HP, AP, and MP. AP and MP round up to nearest 10th. Group also recovers a healing slot and one weapon skill.`
Joseph
Gursht - having absolutely 0% context about who or what this woman was - could only look on with a head-tilt and confused huff.

"...Another human? You have a funny habit of just coming out of places. The last human with a funny skin like yours dropped onto my face."
Micki
*Xion sighs* "You need to fuck off. Gursht, if you wouldn't mind goring her for me? I've had enough of her for one lifetime. We all have."
Joseph
Gursht snorted "Until this human tries to hurt the herd, we have other enemies to fight."

However, since Xion seemed so exasperated, he would stand to stay on watch while the others rested. This human seemed to be a potential threat, but not an immediate one.
Gilbert
*Dado eyes at the hooded woman suspiciously through his armor, but makes no effort to attack her. He knows exactly how that went last time.*

"So what, are you here for moral support? Or did my darkness convince you to help us?"
```
HP: 4663 -5094
AP: 100 -210
MP: 100 -165
Dark Ring
Heals 0/3
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Raymond
Well yeah, of course they cleared that horde and pushed the darkness back. That's what they did. They fight these Heartless things and save the world. Next was recognition and fame, before finally ending in glory. Simple as that. As far as Nilus was concerned, he actually agreed this was going as expected but who was this person and why had they came to "Congratulate?" Them. Unless, was this?... 

"Is this the Darkness we are to faceth?"

He gripped fenrir tight and steady by his side, completely ready to jump into battle at a moments notice, one of his best strengths was his ability to fight without warning and this mysterious individual would find that out if they made the wrong move. 

```HP = 8730
AP = 339
Dark Ring
Heals 0/4```
Katherine
The sound of a pianist's tickling of the ivories chimes as a trio of white-gloved hands come to rest upon the shoulders of Xion, Dado, and Nilus. Stepping behind the group with their meditation interrupted, Cavall cracks open a single eye to stare out toward the latest arrival.

"Children," They begin nonchalantly, voice soft and relaxed, "We should play nicely, yes? This is not a Darkness. As far as we are aware, this is young Xion's former... Supervisor? Coworker."

"This one seems to wish to maintain a positive relationship, even after Xion's departure, and has not made any overt motions to imply otherwise. ~~Suspicious, yes~~?"

"Pray, excuse the children's attitudes— We personally have not yet learned your name, though you most likely know all of ours." Cavall removes his hands from their party members to raise one in a polite wave.
Gilbert
*Dado jumps slightly from the sudden contact, noting the white glove on his shoulder. As his eyes dart around, he sees similar hands on... Nilus and Xion's shoulders? And they're all connected to Cavall?? What?*

*He blinks, and begins counting Cavall's arms. One, two... But that can't be right, as he demonstrably had three hands on... What???*

*Dado continues alternating between counting to two and three on his fingers. That should keep him preoccupied.*
Katherine
Cavall's only got two hands when Dado turns to look at him. No one will ever believe you.
Bonnie
"My name is of no importance... As of the current moment. Pira currently resides on the other side of this door, guarding the Door to Darkness. You have allies on the other-side, waiting for your arrival... Take too long, and your efforts are all for nothing. But I did not come to taunt or state the obvious. I come, with gifts..."

*She waved her hand toward the group and a treasure chest would appear ok the ground infront of them. She then addressed Dado.*

"We had a good talk... However I provide these items out of the goodness of my 'heart'. I cannot help anymore than this, as my family needs me. Get to the door, before it is too late..."

*She leaves through a dark corridor.*
Marta
`Seems she left a chest. You may open it and claim the items inside, or leave it be.`