Onwards

[Nephrite]

nope, this is his focus.

[Anastasia]

Cresiel returns after a few hours, "We'll need to go to Elysium," he says, "We can leave when you're ready."

[Nephrite]

"We may as well go now, then." Moore responds. "Should I bring anything, as a gesture of good will?"

[Anastasia]

"There's no need," Cresiel says, as...

Who is going?

[Nephrite]

This feels like a Cresiel, Xandra and Moore mission.

[Anastasia]

Elysium is peaceful as you arrive. A gentle river winds through emerald hills, the sky a piercing, perfect blue. All is right here, all is at peace. Cresiel slowly hovers down to the ground and begins to walk, "Follow me," he says, "Do not drink the water, nor stop to rest. Do not fly, walk."

[Nephrite]

Moore lands and starts to walk himself! "Understood." He says.

[Anastasia]

It's natural enough for silence to follow. Just walking down a beautiful river. It's idyllic, really.

Why don't you sit down and admire it a time? There's no hurry here. Everything's right and as it should be.

[Nephrite]

Moore takes in a deep breath as he slows down for a moment.

He's here for a reason.

He's here for himself, and for Elena.

He's here for a reason.

He keeps walking.

[Anastasia]

"What is this place?" Xandra asks Cresiel.

Without further urging, Cresiel begins. "The lure of Elysium is stronger here. If you sit down, rest or eat here, you may well never have another chance to break away. The realms of the Arch Angels are guarded not by warriors, but by supreme happiness."

[Nephrite]

Moore nods. "That makes sense. I remember right after Benfal, a lot of people had trouble even getting back to Aurora."

[Anastasia]

"Keep that in mind," Cresiel says, "Though your power and rank should largely protect you."

[Nephrite]

Moore nods again. "It reminds me a lot of the times you first took me through Mercuria and Lunia." He says with a bit of a smile. "It was tough to not get lost in the various things going on there. But now I have a mission -- something to focus singly on."

[Anastasia]

"Focus," Cresiel agrees as you walk on. It's a pleasant path, just...everything you've ever imagined for this. Not a thing is wrong here. Everything feels so right, so fitting. As you marvel at this you see it ahead. A brick house is ahead, cozy and tucked away near the river.

[Nephrite]

Either the house is another distraction, or it's where they're going.

Either way, with the goal of overcoming something -- overcoming the impossible -- is strong in his mind.

He keeps walking.,