I frown as I say, "If you says so. The feelings between The Fog and the Melotic Empire are hatred at best. I'm not expecting a warm reunion or anything."

Gorge shakes her head as she says, "I wouldn't expect a reunion at all. Few races are willing to accept their kind off of mental traits alone. Have you ever seen a deformed man walking through your streets? Do you ever remember the intense aversion you had to stomach before you could even listen to any of his words?"

My frown transforms into a scowl before I say, "It's surprising how little faith you have in people."

She stares at me ebbing her discomfort and experience as she rasps, "My words leak the truth you try to hide. I won't say anymore."

Harlow nods before he says to me, "Regardless, we need for you to move and quickly."

I rinse my concerns from my mind before I say, "Yeah, alright."

Bordore purses his lips as he says, "It would be best if you and Allure could scout ahead. You could use a charge of your ice form for moving, or we could give you a few units for transport if you want. Citizens of the country side will react poorly to them, so be weary."

I wave my hand before I shift my footing as I say, "Allure and I will handle the journey. With these augmentations to my physique, there isn't really anything that can hurt me in nature any longer."

A small grin forms on Gorge's lips before she says, "Heh, there's a few creatures that roam the hills that might cause you trouble...Just be ready."

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Teralla sits waving her feet in the water as I dash through the water. Something funny twinged in my chest a few minutes ago. I didn't like it. I would prefer being able to see Pyrex since he seemed like he was distressed early. As my thoughts race, Teralla interrupts me as she claps the water twice signaling the need to speak.

My head darts above the water as I say, "What is it?"

After several weeks of Pyrex and I fooling around, I found my songs above water to clarify. My tattoos brim with energy while my vitality overflows at all moments. It's amazing, but the trouble I cause Pyrex creates aches in my heart. I don't want to watch him suffer. This never prevents my nature from taking over during the heat of the moment however.

Teralla says snapping me from my stupor with her concern, "Pyrex transitioned into a hivemind Allure."

I raise an eyebrow as I say, "A hivemind?"

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She frowns before she snarls, "It means he separated from Gorge fully, and his tails gained full sentience earlier. It will be difficult for us to stay together anymore...You and Pyrex will be probing his hometown of Bigel before we transition the homebase near there."

I nod as I say, "It's alright Teralla. We'll still see each other.This isn't a lasting goodbye."

She sighs as her posture slumps. She whimpers, "I don't want you to leave."

I grin as I say, "It wouldn't be to bad to see the world don't you think? I never left my cave from before, so I'm thrilled at the thought of it."

I shake my hands in fists as I say, "Ohhhhhh, it's going to be so exciting. I wonder what other creatures live in the wild. I can't wait for Pyrex to show me the sights he's been telling me about since we've met."

Teralla's chest lifts before she says, "I feel bad now for saying that earlier. I was just thinking of myself."

I wave my fingers against her feet as I say, "That's all I ever do, and I have lots of friends. Don't worry too much."

She grins as she says, "Try to keep yourself out of trouble Allure. I would hate it if something bad happened to you."

I grin back as I say, "I would to!"

The door behind us opens as Pyrex walks in with a dashing set of horns curving around his shoulders, so I say, "I like the new look. Your like one of those evil emperors or something. It looks strong."

He grins as he says, "Tellara filled you in I'm guessing?"

I smirk as I say, "Apparently you nearly lost your mind."

His mood darkens before he says, "I won't let it happen again. I'm gaining an understanding of what's going on. I can fight against whatever's changing me now."

This is bad. I pout with my lower lip extending as I say, "I was just teasing you...I didn't think it was so serious."

He waves his hand as he says with a smile, "It really isn't. I was just trying to tease you back."

His left eye twitches as he does, so he lied. I learned about that little tidbit from watching him talk with other people, particularly Teralla. Still, I know he isn't trying to hurt me. His intentions are good, so I say, 

"Alright then, whatever you say. When are ewe leaving?"

He scratches the back of his head as his new horns move with him while he says, "It's a...well. Right now?"