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Burning Exploration Pt 2 - Orenda
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I take in a slow breath and then slowly exhale. “Jartre,” I speak softly.I swear the word has barely left my mouth when he appears before me. His pure white hair up in a half-pony and cascading down his back looking almost luminescent. He looks so different now that he’s gotten rid of his beard, not to mention the streaks of deep green he has now. So many changes, and yet, they suit him. Clearly, life with an animai suits him too because he immediately graces me with a warm smile, which I can assure you, wasn’t something he used to do.“Orenda,” he greets me warmly. “How are you?” he asks. And that. Saying my name in such a fatherly way. Asking how I am. I’m starting to think Zarseti might be the most powerful God because the magic she works is on another level.“I’m well,” I smile, coming to stand in front of him. “And you? You look…happy,” I remark.He laughs a throaty laugh, “That unusual huh?”“It’s a nice change,” I respond. “Happiness suits you,” I assure him.He gives me a gra
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