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Tavon
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When we arrive outside the main doors of the great pyramid, where hundreds of people gather and wait, Theoria stands near us until a “humming” sound heralds the opening of both doors and allows the people outside to pass through into the theatre. Theoria starts to walk away from us, and Oriayen calls after her, “Where are you going?”
Theoria stares back at us with a dull expression. “This one’s not for me,” she replies.
“You’re not going to watch the movie?” I ask her.
“I just told you that,” she says with a scowl. “I’m not interested in the decadence of the old world, so this place holds no meaning for me.” Theoria inhales with a look of pleasure and says, “Go on ahead without me, please. I promise I’ll be right here waiting for your prompt return.”
We respect her w
