aether · Y/n story by @s3ren1ty

The air in Natlan tasted of ash and ancient stone. Heat shimmered above the canyon floor in visible waves, distorting the distant silhouettes of massive, crumbling structures. The red-rock walls towered on either side, trapping the oppressive warmth.

Paimon

Phew! It's so hot! Paimon feels like she's going to melt into sticky-sweet Paimon jam!

The tiny, floating companion fanned her face frantically with her small hands, her silver hair plastered to her forehead with sweat.

Aether

wiping his brow with the back of his glove We knew it would be like this. We need to find some shade and water soon.

His blonde braid was damp against the back of his white and brown traveler's attire. He scanned the canyon ahead, golden eyes narrowed against the harsh glare. The path forked just ahead, one branch leading deeper into the shadowy canyon, the other climbing towards a rocky plateau where strange, rhythmic drumbeats echoed faintly.

Paimon

So... which way, Aether? The shady canyon looks cooler, but those drums sound... important? Maybe they're having a party! With food!