04-06-2025, 02:20 PM
The building was immaculate. It was designed in patterns that reacted to the world around it - perhaps even to the Veil itself. Anton followed the Luminar. He had already placed his trust in the man, not only for the answers he sought, but for what was perhaps the Opera singer's biggest secret. Anton knew others like him existed, even if he hadn't met them, but if it was a gift from the Ascendancy, perhaps there was a greater purpose into what he was given.
Anton kept himself looking around in awe. There would be time to explore the artwork that was the Sanctuary of the Ascendant Flame later. For now, he was here to learn what his vision meant. Anton was convinced that the veil had reacted uniquely to his abilities and that the memories he saw meant more than just a simple message against the dangers of doubt. There was more to this. If the Luminar was correct, the Veil was trying to tell him something, or trying to deliver some other sort of message.
Anton followed the Luminar into what appeared to be a library. According to the brotherhood leader, it was more than that. It was a place to reflect, learn, and grow. If he were to be given answers, they would be here, but only when he was ready for them. Anton felt ready, but he understood little of the Veil. There was only one more man in the Sanctum of Reflection. The Luminar introduced him as Lucian Octavius, and he was the librarian and several other titles Anton wasn't sure he understood yet. That would all come in time. He had no doubt that he had made the right choice by coming here today.
The Luminar stepped aside allowing Anton to take the next step. It was both a symbolic and literal gesture. The next step had to be his - not Theron's. He had to decide if this was what he wanted. He waited only until Lucian recognized them before stepping forward. "Mr. Octavius," he said stretching out a gloved hand. "My name is Anton Stepanov. Very nice to meet you."
Anton kept himself looking around in awe. There would be time to explore the artwork that was the Sanctuary of the Ascendant Flame later. For now, he was here to learn what his vision meant. Anton was convinced that the veil had reacted uniquely to his abilities and that the memories he saw meant more than just a simple message against the dangers of doubt. There was more to this. If the Luminar was correct, the Veil was trying to tell him something, or trying to deliver some other sort of message.
Anton followed the Luminar into what appeared to be a library. According to the brotherhood leader, it was more than that. It was a place to reflect, learn, and grow. If he were to be given answers, they would be here, but only when he was ready for them. Anton felt ready, but he understood little of the Veil. There was only one more man in the Sanctum of Reflection. The Luminar introduced him as Lucian Octavius, and he was the librarian and several other titles Anton wasn't sure he understood yet. That would all come in time. He had no doubt that he had made the right choice by coming here today.
The Luminar stepped aside allowing Anton to take the next step. It was both a symbolic and literal gesture. The next step had to be his - not Theron's. He had to decide if this was what he wanted. He waited only until Lucian recognized them before stepping forward. "Mr. Octavius," he said stretching out a gloved hand. "My name is Anton Stepanov. Very nice to meet you."