Rhett
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That night before the orientation day, Rhett was sent as an ’emissary’ to speak with Aceco. They needed her help with making a veil of sorts over the camp.
He grumbled at the decision, but Darius was right... They needed help. Soon, he got to Aceco’s cabin, surrounded by fresh moss and huge trees stretching as far as the eyes could see.
He got to the cabin’s door and was about to hold on to the weathered door knob and knock when he remembered something. Beta Darius had tried doing the same and suffered the consequences. There was a protective veil over this cabin, placed by the healer fairy herself. A testament to why they needed Aceco’s help.
He cleared his throat and was about to call out the fairy healer when the door opened, seemingly by itself. But soon, a slender hand held onto it from within, before peering out her head. Aceco.
"Gamma Rhett, what a pleasant surprise!" Aceco beamed with a smile, her long silver hair cascading like the wind behind her as her wings fluttered. "How’ve you been?"
Rhett smiled, his eyes lingering respectfully on the fairy Healer. Her aura was just beyond ethereal, and her white garment shimmered, providing light against the darkness of night. But aside from that, multiple fireflies flew around her cabin, illuminating the place. Rhett didn’t doubt that they were an extension of sorts of Aceco’s magic.
"I’ve been good, Aceco. May I come in?" He gestured awkwardly, as he stretched his head to get a peep of the cabin. He remembered how majestic the inside was. "We have a favor to ask of you."
"We?" Aceco’s eyes narrowed as she tilted her head, trying to see if there was anybody following Rhett. When she saw that there were none, she turned her gaze back to him, a smile etched on her face.
"Yeah. Myself and the Raven Wood keepers higher-ups. But I’m here as an emissary of sorts." He clarified quickly. She nodded her understanding soon afterward.
"Of course, come in." Her smile only grew wider as she gestured at him to come inside.
On stepping inside, Rhett felt an odd sense of peace wash over him. The place was as beautiful and unbelievable as he’d remembered. The clear blue skies with fluffy white clouds. The hills of trees and lush greenery stretched as far as the eyes could see. The singing birds flew past them, with some even landing on Aceco’s hair and shoulders as if she were some kind of Disney princess.
Rhett was mesmerized. He found it hard to believe that this was all the work of an illusion. Everything felt, smelt, and looked so REAL.
"So..." Aceco smiled warmly, turning her head to Rhett as she held two birds in her fingers. "What brings you here, Gamma Rhett? What does the Raven Wood pack need my help for this time?"
Rhett paused, staring at her with high regard. After a while, he cleared his throat and began speaking. "Greetings, Aceco. I–"
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