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[As night falls and Lloyd finishes wandering around the streets of Meltokio (man, that city is a lot bigger than he imagined, though not quite as big as Welgaia, and definitely livelier and louder and full of more people who appreciate food - just because angels don't need it doesn't mean he can't enjoy it! - and just all around more fun), he almost flies back to Zelos' mansion before remembering that it's probably a bad idea to do that.

While he promised that he wouldn't get too distracted, he can't help it. Everything's just more colorful down here and it's been so long since he's been able to dabble in the little things. It doesn't mean that he's forgotten what he needs to do down here; if he can navigate this world and figure out a way to prevent Zelos from completing his transformation, he should be set. Right?

The angel exchanges small talk with Sheena when he arrives. While she doesn't seem too happy to be accompanying the oh so popular Chosen, he can pick up genuine concern from her. He dodges all the questions about his origins with his usual grace (in other words, close to none) and bids her goodnight.

The little one wishes him goodnight when he passes and leaves it at that.

Lloyd appreciates the room he's given, but decides to spend the evening on the balcony, waiting for the Chosen to come home. He sits on the railing, letting night cloak him as he watches the courtyard.]

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[ It gets quiet. Too quiet. The wildlife goes still, the air thickens. It's by a lucky chance that he turns in time to see the blast of fire in time to dodge it. ]

Hey, not to break up the feel-goods but we've got company!

Watch out!

[With a quick glance around, Lloyd identifies men in familiar uniforms surrounding them. They resemble desians in both appearance and demeanor, but there's no reason for desians to be attacking the Chosen, is there?

Lloyd is fully aware of Yuan and his renegades. He and Yuan kept in contact even after the latter left Mithos and his city of angels, and while they both agreed that Mithos' ideal was not the best course of action (to say the least), Lloyd didn't agree with Yuan's plans, either.

There isn't a moment of hesitation - there's simply no time - before Lloyd begins a counterattack.]

[ they're... really strong. And utterly determined to see him very, very dead. By the time the last opponent is dead, he's got a few minor cuts and burns. ]

What the hell was that all about?

Sneaky bastards. Thought they'd catch us on our way to the temple, probably.

[He scowls, then turns to inspect Zelos.] Are you alright?

Nothing mortal. Let's just go. They might have reinforcements,

If you say so.

[Huffs, but walks ahead. He keeps his swords out just in case. Fortunately, Sheena says she's pretty certain they're almost there.]

[ and there it is. ]

... Woah. [ !! ] The door's sealed.

Damn. So how are we supposed to get in?

[ hmm... ] There should be some switch nearby.

[His eyes are trained in front of him when he stubs his toe on a slab of stone. There's writing on the top, though Lloyd doesn't bother to look at it since he can't recognize it right away.]

Ow... Everything looks the same!

You're a wealth of knowledge. [ He bends down at the sight of it. ] Hey, this is in Angelic.

[Just huffs some more. It's been a while, geez.

Oh yeah, that. Is a thing he can read once he takes a second look.] Oh, you should probably try touching it or something like that.

[ plopping his hand down on it. Hm. Gloves.

Okay. Sliding his glove off and putting his hand down again and - woah!! It opened. ] Well, would you look at that.

Awesome! [He goes straight into the temple and takes a look around. Lots of stone columns and endless pits.

However, the thing that catches his attention in the end is a row of tall, stone pillars that block the path.] They really don't want us to get in here, do they?

Great. [ Welp. He's stumped. ]

[He looks around and eventually finds the dais that changes function of the sorcerer's ring. Taps it with a loose fist.

Think this has anything to do with it?

[ hmm.

he slips the ring off his finger and hands it over to lloyd. ] You try. [ Guinea pig. ]

[Takes it with no hesitation. The proximity between the ring and the dais activates it, making it light up.] Whoa!

[When he activates the ring, a tremor begins at his feet and spreads about arms-length away from him.] That's awesome!

Woah! [ huh... ] That little ring can do all that...

Mmhmm! It's pretty cool! [He shuffles around while playing with it. Just as Sheena suggests that maybe he should use it near the towers in their way, he moves in front of said pillars and activates the ring.

As they begin to crumble, he yelps and scrambles to jump away.]

[ Look at it go. ]

This is gonna be cake.

[Laughs breathlessly.] I hope so!

[As they traverse through the temple, there are a few more obstacles that require the use of the ring. When they move onto the next room, a small figure waits for them on the other side.]

Huh? What's that thing?

I have no idea. But that thing is seriously freaky.

[Turns out that it talks. And it wants something spicy.] Like... to eat?

What do you guys think?

[ Sheena says she packed the ingredients for curry. ] Impromptu lunch break, anyone?