<span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;">The crescendo of voices came to an abrupt halt and the only thing that could be heard was the soft breathing of the altar room's occupants. A low hum began from somewhere within the cave's walls and that hum soon had the entire room vibrating with the energy of the goddess.<br/><br/>Ariana reveled in the warmth that bathed her from the top of her head to the tips of her toes. She closed her eyes and let the vibrations fill her entire being. The other priestesses began humming in unison as Ariana and Cyrene's voices rose above the rest. Their clear voices rang out and twisted together in harmony, calling to their protector, provider, and mother. As the humming quieted down to a slow tremor, the other priestesses bowed low and backed out of the altar room, leaving Cyrene and Ariana behind. If any others had stayed, they would have been driven to madness from the presence of the goddess.<br/><br/>When the last priestess left the room, Cyrene and Ariana inclined their head with respect. They stood back straight and opened their eyes that were now void of any color. Their eyes were now as inky black as the night sky and if anyone dared to come near them, one would be able to see what resembled stars in the darkness. A crystalline voice filled their minds; one that was serene and ethereal. As the voice spoke, the water in the basin rippled even without any physical disturbance.<br/><br/>"I greet thee, daughters. Blessed be," her melodic voice spoke.<br/><br/>"Blessed be," the two chimed in reply.<br/><br/>"My daughters, the night sky sees the approach of two Apollo followers." They felt her silvery words, delicate and elegant, reverberate through their bodies only to disappear quickly with a fading whisper, "Be prepared..."<br/><br/>As the presence of Nyx dimished, Ariana and Cyrene both closed their eyes and reopened them to reveal their natural eye colors once more.<br/><br/>"Blessed be," whispered the high priestesses before exiting the room to slip back into their chitons.</span>