A Cassarian Story
Varian always knew that he cared for Cassandra. But he didn't realize how much until she was gone.
Six long years after Cassandra leaves Corona, she finally returns. Varian is overjoyed, but she comes bearing terrible news. A stran...
They all open their eyes, and the Angst is already before them. But this time, it doesn't immediately attack. If it had eyes, Varian would say it was watching them.
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"What are you waiting for? Do it now!" Hugo shouts.
Varian aims the Truth Ray at the Angst, and pulls the trigger. To his relief, the bright blue beam envelops both him and the creature. In his surprise, he drops the device to the ground. "It-It appears to be working!"
Cassandra wraps her arms around Varian nervously. "Can you talk with it?"
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Varian stares up at the creature, considering what to say. The feel of Cassandra's arms around his waist comforts and calms him. "Hello, my name is Varian," he says, attempting to reach out to the creature. "Can you think of something so I can hear you?"
Silence.
"Hello?"
Nothing.
"Maybe it doesn't understand?" Hugo says.
"Shh!" Cassandra scolds him.
Varian tries one more time. "Please, if you can understand me, think of something. Anything! I really want to know wh—"
what did you do to me?
The voice is so soft and quiet in his mind, that Varian almost doesn't perceive it. But once he registers what the Angst has said, he grins. Cassandra sees this, and sighs with relief. She turns her head to face the others, and gives them a thumbs-up to confirm.
"This is an invention I created," Varian explains. "I was hoping it would allow me to communicate with you. It's harmless."
why would you want to communicate with me?
"Because you've been attacking us, and we want to know why!"
attacking... you...? Varian can't explain how he feels it, but he can tell that the creature is genuinely perplexed. i have not been attacking you. i have been trying to help you.
