Author's Note

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(1.0) "Awakening"

It's been five days since it happened... since the day that I was banished from the Aether, and exiled to this pathetic excuse for a planet.

Ever since that day, I've been stranded in a strange forest. It doesn't look like the creatures in here pose a threat to me, though... but regardless, I still can't shake this uneasy feeling that there's something watching me... or should I say, someone.

Whatever the case, this strange entity... there's something different about it than the rest of those who have crossed my path. It is almost like it's... studying me. It doesn't want a conflict, yet it doesn't fear me. It appears to know that I am dangerous, yet it still wishes to observe me from a distance, perhaps thinking I am unaware of its whereabouts.

Throughout the thousands of years of my existence... for once, I don't know what to do. Should I at least let it know that I... no. Rather, I should observe it, as well.

I will let it continue with what it's doing for now. As long as it doesn't try anything, or attract unwanted attention in my direction, then I shouldn't let its observations concern me. But if it gets too close for my comfort, then I will let it know that I prefer to be alone... as it should be.

Whether I spare it, however, will depend on how it takes my request.

-Caim-