Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-17114085-20170804144241/@comment-19164168-20170828122804

In her mind, Asciene is still unable to get her father's last words to her off her head as she remained deep in thought...

The two walked into the courtyard, with Phynaster offering a seat for his daughter, which she quietly took, afraid of angering her father like in their last encounter some time ago.

''"Why are you so scared? Trust me, if I was here to deliver punishment to you, do you not think that I would have done it already?" Phynaster noted to Asciene. The latter was unable to respond, with the former understanding due to how he treated her harshly before she became what she is now.''

''"Wh-Why did you come back for me..? Don't you hate me..?" Asciene asked.''

''"Hate you? Why would I hate my own daughter for no good reason?" Phynaster asked back seriously, "You keep on assuming that I hate you. If I did, do you not think I would have left you alive if I really did? If I indeed hated you, I would have killed you myself."''

''The Half-God remained silent, unable to answer. Phynaster himsself sighed, before speaking again.''

"Asciene. My daughter. I cannot stay here forever, and neither can you. For this, I will tell you what you need to know now; You are destined to ascend from this world. I have sealed the terms of the deal I made with a being higher than even the Aedra and Daedra of this existence, and once your final task in this world is completed, you will never see me or this world again."

''Asciene could not believe what she was hearing, and even started to think if the Phynaster before her was a lie. Yet, she could feel his essence, and knew that the one in front of her was indeed her father.''

"Wh... What are you talking about..? What are you... What are you trying to tell me..?"

Phynaster sighed, before saying "I have sacrificed my own happiness to ensure that yours will live on, and that you will have a chance to live your own life, free from the prejudice of the ignorant of this world. I have struck a deal with our benefactor, and they will uphold the end of their promise with me.

''Asciene. I know that I had left you since you were young and barely able to remember, but you are still my daughter. And as your father, it is my own promise that I will do whatever it takes to secure your future, and your happiness. Your mother... you greatly resemble her in so many ways. And now..." Phynaster sighed, before continuing "...I believe that our wish for you to be happy is close at hand."''

The god soon took out what looked like a silver ring with a feather design on it, handing it over to Asciene and making her wear it.

"F-Father... I..."

''"It's alright, Asciene. I know." Phynaster said, before he pulled his daughter in an embrace before letting go after a while.''

''"...Goodbye, Asciene. I hope you will live your new life in the next world with joy and happiness." the god concluded, before he walked away from his daughter and vanished from the mortal world...''

(In the present...)

Asciene looked at the ring she wore, which was handed to her by her father. Her mind was still clouded by so many thoughts...