Beyond the Veil

[SurnFei-DaVir]

At first, there was no new disturbance to the nebula surrounding Altair. Minutes slowly ticked by into an hour, then another. Upon the passing of one such hour, one of the aforementioned guests did finally arrive. A warform. One the Einbeck had fought alongside in several conflicts within Omicrons and Sigmas. The same that had been reached out to with song for an invitation of meeting.

As they closed the distance towards the structure, its glow could be observed from aboard the complex. Several burns, from the conflict which had delayed them, were visible along their flesh. They didn’t seem to express much feeling, neither pain nor joy, merely remained silent. They paid no mind to any of the vessels that moved around them, focusing on the purpose of the visit to Altair. The meeting.

The guest made their move to close the distance, arriving at a connection point at which they could regenerate and recuperate. The voidform remained connected to Altair and let the burns slowly heal, it returning to the usual fluid-like flesh from before. They chose not to commune just yet, allowing themselves the time to heal fully while the third presence was expected to meet the pair. They showed little urgency in their current state; healing would take as long as it needed.

There was a rising curiosity at the reasoning of the songs they had answered from the Einbeck, and why their song was for only them to hear. That, however would only be answered in time, when the other which both were now waiting for made their appearance at Altair.