Crispen
We walk through the tunnels in near silence. It’s a bit awkward, considering our history. Should I make small talk? ‘This whole thing is crazy, isn’t it?’ I guess I’m going for it. Unfortunately, my mouth acted faster than my brain did.
‘Yeah. It’s hard to believe the stories we were told as kids are true. I just always thought this was some folklore,’ he responded, thank the stars.
‘I guess we aren’t there yet to determine if Initium is even still a thing.’
‘You think it might not be?’ He asks me.
‘Well, I mean, these tests are natural. They don’t require someone to make sure they still work. What if we get to these magical gates and find an empty city or worse, no city at all?’
‘I guess I never thought about it to be real with you.’ He was now. I could see him looking ahead
