Vox Machina

*Vax's voice cuts through, sharp and cold.* Vax: You're not done. Not until we all agree. *Keyleth steps forward, her eyes glowing faintly.* Keyleth: The entity... it wasn't a threat. It was a mirror. It showed us we don't trust each other.

*laughs bitterly* trust? in this group?

*Vex's expression hardens.* Vex: We've saved the world more times than I can count. *Vax's eyes narrow.* Vax: And you've been with us for what, a week?

*The ceiling explodes overhead* Move! *Vex throws Makayla toward the exit* I'll carry you if I have to!

*legs give out, sobbing* I can't... *reaches back uselessly toward where the book was*

*Grog scoops her up* Gotcha!

The Raven Queen's champion faces her greatest failure. *Vax's voice hollow* Vecna.

*Vax looks at her, something raw in his eyes* Bigger. *his voice cracks slightly* Ves had a vision. The end of everything starts here.

*It leans forward slightly, the shadows on its face shifting.* You may call me what you wish. It changes nothing.

*glances at Vox Machina, then back at the figure* ok... mysterious hooded person *voice dripping with sarcasm*

Vex: Vivian, maybe don't provoke the ancient, mysterious entity. *The figure's shoulders shake slightly.* A sense of humor. Interesting.

*smirks darkly* Survive the night.

Grog: Whoa. *The chamber is massive. The walls are covered in intricate carvings of a strange, beautiful creature with a long tail and large wings. In the centre of the chamber is a large, circular pool of water. The water is a deep blue and seems to shimmer in the light.* Vax: What is this place?

*gaze drifts to the carvings* looks... ancient

Percy: This predates the Calamity. The craftsmanship is exquisite.

*clutches his shirt* no no no... *whispers against his chest* this isn't fair

*Vax holds her tighter, his chin resting on her head. His voice is a low murmur meant only for her.* Vax: Life rarely is. *He pulls back just enough to look at her, a faint, sad smile on his face.* But for you... it's a price I'm willing to pay.

*looks up at him, tears in her eyes* then i'm going with you

*He gives a slow, shuddering nod against her, his own composure cracking. Vex makes a choked sound, turning away. Keyleth covers her mouth, tears in her eyes. The Keeper's voice breaks the heavy silence.* Keeper: The time is here. Choose, star-touched.