#skyburned

[destiny2-names]

and they only got blown up by a screeb once!

I've been trying to think of something clever to say, but I can't. Nothing I could say about this name could possibly be funnier than the name itself. Skyburner's Oaf I love you

[snapmite1998]

So, in terms of video games, Destiny and Destiny 2 have been a huge part of my life and something I’ve looked forward to playing after school, work, or to escape reality. With the current season, Hersey Act I in books, I wanted to write a quick one shot inspired by the lore of the seasonal grenade launcher which introduces a Cabal character of the Skyburners. So I decided to write a quick one shot about this character.

The Last Skyburner

The campaign was a suicide mission from the start.

Olgurn knew this. His friends knew this. The entire legion knew this. But the word of a Primus is law. Therefore, when the late Primus Ta‘aun ordered that the Dantalion Exodus VI crash into the Hive Dreadnaught so that the Skyburners could conduct a campaign against Oryx, there would be no objections, arguments, nor desertion.

The campaign had ended in catastrophe.

Primus Ta'aun had been taken, the Bond Brother Valus' Mau'ual and Tlu'urn, and Tau'ugh had been killed by the Guardians. After their commanders were killed, the legion had suffered from loss of attrition: troop numbers, munitions, rations, and anything to help them to continue their doomed campaign.

Olgurn, now the last Skyburner, finds himself in a chamber he has secured calls his home. At the entrance is the standard of the Skyburners. There are Hive corpses at the entrance of his chamber, the severed heads of Knights and Wizards mounted on pikes.

Finding a brief moment of respite, Olgurn knows that he doesn't have the luxury of giving up. He's a Skyburner, he swore an oath, and he will uphold it to his last breath. As he feasts on Hive worms after roasting them over a makeshift fire, Olgurn knows that the Dreadnaught is his responsibility.

There will be no reinforcements to aid him.

He wonders what has become of the Cabal homeworld and his people as a whole. Do they continue to expand their conquests? Or have they been conquered themselves?

These are questions Olgurn wishes to know, but will most likely die before he can find out.

Either way, he will not die in cowardice. He will die as a warrior, on his feet, for the glory of the Cabal Empire.

And despite the dire odds he finds himself in, he will fulfill his duty and keep his oath until the end.

[velbsy]

Destiny Oc idea.

I had an idea of a guardian who was resurrected and found by the Skyburner Legion as a new light, and raised up alongside them. She’s a warlock, a solar warlock to be specific, and she forged her own armor out of scraps to make armor that matches theirs, but that she can actually wear. She doesn’t come into peaceful contact with other guardians until she and a few stragglers from the Skyburner’s are absorbed into Caiatl’s Legion ^

[transformersxreader]

TFONE Yandere Sentinel Prime x Femme Reader

(Part One)

"You look exquisite my dear (Y/n)~"

(Y/n) couldn't move, she was terrified looking at her own reflection into the large mirror. Servos rested upon her shoulders, a large figure comes behind her moving to stand beside her. (Y/n) breath hitch when she felt a servo grab ahold of her chin making her look up to Sentinel prime.

"Smile dear, the public awaits~"

(Y/n) felt her helm shake slowly, looking back at herself in the mirror, joining the prime. They both slowly walk out to the balcony, where she was greeted with cheers and flashes of lights.

This was the moment Sentinel Prime announces his marriage engagement to the whole city of Iacon. The thought of their savior prime getting to marry somebot made all the cybertronians thrill and happy.

If only they knew.....

(Y/n) was force to smile and wave gracefully to the large crowd making sure to show everyone how "happy" she was. Sentinel prime had no problem waving to the crowd. (Y/n) felt a servo land on her hip, looking up she sees sentinel smiling down to her. (Y/n) was hesitant to slap that smile off his face, but she knew the consequences. How? How could she let this happen?

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(Flashback)

"(Y/n) a word."

(Y/n) lifted her surgical lopues glasses, looking up from her work to see Ratchet, she places the small tool to the side.

"How can I assist you sir?"

Ratchet walks up lifting up a datapad to (Y/n)

"Are you busy this afternoon?"

(Y/n) gave a good thought replying back to him,

"No sir. I believe I'm free, is there something happening?"

Ratchet smiles

"Would you be interested on joining me and a few other medics to speak with Sentinel prime?"

(Y/n) thought how amazing it would be to meet a prime and having a chance to speak with him. (Y/n) gave ratchet a nod of excitement grabbing the datapad.

Gathering with the other medics, ratchets leads them to an elevator, (Y/n) felt nervous more and more as the elevator went up hearing a small ding, the doors sliding open and there standing proudly was the Sentinel Prime.

"Greeting Ratchet and I see some fellow hard working medics!"

Sentinel walks up shaking ratchets hand, waking to each medic thanking them for their service. (Y/n) lets out a breath trying to calm herself. Once sentinel reaches the (F/c) femme, he pause for a moment, catching himself for freezing. Grabs ahold of (Y/n) servo shaking it slowly

"And who is this lovely medic?"

(Y/n) blushes and shakes his hand back,

"(Y-y/n). Sentinel prime sir."

Sentinel smiles and lifts (Y/n) hand to his lips kissing it lightly. Catching (Y/n) and the other medics/doctor by surprise,

Sentinel then lifts his arms up,

"I appreciate you hard working medics making sure all citizens of Iacon are in their best health! I celebrate you."

Ratchet and the other medics where grateful for his words, (Y/n) was still spaced out on what just happen not focusing on the conversation that when she felt a servo on her shoulder she sees ratchet giving her a small smile, looking back to the prime thanking him for speaking with them.

Just as they all gather into the elevator, (Y/n) looks up notice that the prime was staring right at her, (Y/n) smiles shyly waving goodbye.

Once the elevator doors closed the prime lets out a steam of breath looking back, he sees Airachnid coming out of the shadows.

"Follow (Y/n)."

\_______________________________/

"You ready to go Skyburn."

The bigger jet bot stood and stretched out his arms, moving his leg in steady motion."

(Y/n) gave a small cube to him, filling out a few things on the datapad.

"Now remember try not to use a lot of activity like jumping and running for a while, and you'll be as good to go."

Skyburn grabs the datapad and gives (Y/n) a firm nod leaving out the doors.

(Y/n) sighs another patient satisfied, she then took a moment looking down the hand that sentinel kissed, rubbing it still processing if that really did happened.

Also she has felt like someone was watching her, not close but from afar. She carefully gather her things heading out, she scans her card stating that she's no longer in the building.

"Uh.. finally, I can't wait to go home."

(Y/n) again felt the feeling of someone watching her, making sure to be aware of her surroundings but couldn't pin point it.

She made it to her home building as she was putting in her code, a large shadow figure covers her smaller one. She quickly looks back to see a large spider like femme.

(Y/n) couldn't let out a sound too afraid to speak out, the spider femme looks to her side revealing her other optics. She made sure to analyze (Y/n) and their surroundings.

"Are you (Y/n)?"

(Y/n) nods not wanting to get the bigger and scarier bot mad.

She lifts what looks like a hard drive or chip waiting for (Y/n) to grab it, which she slowly did. (Y/n) gave the femme bot a confused look.

"From Sentinel Prime. Play this when you are ready."

And with that she leaves, (Y/n) waits till she couldn't hear the clicks of her extra legs. She leans against the door sliding down hitting the floor letting out heavy breaths.

"What just happened?"

(Y/n) gave a long thought looking at the small drive, was this actually from sentinel? She places the drive in its slot, a hologram reveals at first glitching till it actually reveals the prime himself.

"Greeting (Y/n), if you are seeing this message I invite you to accompany me tomorrow evening. Please I insist."

And with that the message end, leaving (Y/n) there still processing what she saw. (Y/n) smiles covering her mouth with excitement so she doesn't make too much noise for her neighbors. (Y/n) needed to peppered herself, make sure she looked presentable for the prime.

The next day, (Y/n) was finishing up her work load, her feet wouldn't stop tapping from all the nervousness. Finally the evening came but just as she steps out of the medic wing she was greeted by the same spider femme.

"Oh! H-hello again um.."

"Airachnid. Follow me."

And with that she transforms into her vehicle mode catching (Y/n) by surprise, she quickly transforms to her jet form trying to catch up with Airachnid. Once landing what looks like the top of sentinel primes tower, (Y/n) mid transforms landing right beside Airachnid.

"(Y/n) you came! Glad to see you again!"

Sentinel voice echos out through the shiny room, Sentinel walks up to her, holding out his hand for (Y/n), which she grabs. This time he lower himself to kiss her servo.

"I'm so pleased that you were able to join me, please this way."

"Oh no sir, it's a pleasure to join you."

(Y/n) lets Sentinel lead her to an area that looked like a whole group of friends can hang with a nice furniture and table that had energon goodies, there for the rest of the time together they sat and talked about each other.

The more (Y/n) talk about herself the more the prime fell harder for her. (Y/n) then notice that it was getting late.

"Oh, I really should head home, don't wanna take up more of your time. I had an amazing time."

Sentinel gets up slowly walks up to (Y/n) grabbing her serves holding them together with his bigger ones.

"No worries my dear, and please I wish to see you again whenever you're free."

(Y/n) nods blushing, thanking him again. Transforming and heading home. Sentinel watches (Y/n) leave waving his hand goodbye till he could no longer see her form.

"Have you gather all her information?"

Airachnid comes out, smiling holding up a small drive.

Some time has passed, the more (Y/n) spend time with the prime the more she developed feeling for him. Same goes for the prime but his love was twisted, (Y/n) not knowing what she was getting herself into.

(Y/n) made it home after another date, With sentinel, she hums a little tune to herself getting ready for a good rest, slowly drifting off.

She felt heavy for a moment till a large flash of light blind her till her optics open, noticing she was staring into a vast of stars. She noticed more she was laying on the floor, lifting herself up.

"Uh hello? Hello?"

(Y/n) begins to walk in a direction but it seems she wasn't moving at all. Till a voice booms out,

"(Y/n)."

She turns letting out a surprise gasp, there stood Zeta Prime.

"What? Z-zeta prime?!"

The bigger bot knees down the be eye level with (Y/n) placing a hand on her shoulder.

"What's going on? Where am I? Oh no am I?.."

Zeta Prime shakes his head

"No. No, young (Y/n). You are in an astral projection. Between worlds."

(Y/n) gives Zeta a confused look

"If I'm here? Why?"

Zeta stands walking around (Y/n) making her turn to follow him.

"You are in grave danger (Y/n). All of cybertron and cybertronians are in danger."

"I-in danger from what? W-who?"

"Sentinel."

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I’ll add some sketches tomorrow hopefully it’s getting late for me ✍️🥱💤

Holy moly! Thanks again for taking your time reading this, sorry again for taking some time off, personal matters that I had to deal with.

Funny thing is, I wrote this like three times with different story plot and chose this one, I'll probably post the others later.

But yes! Thanks for all your support 🥹☺️

Peace ✌️

[point-of-the-stag-enjoyer]

Big ask incoming, but what is the "canon" loadout of each of your Guardians?

oh good fucking heavens. Okay lemme think. This won't be a capital-F Full list, like, all 3 slots per dork-ass cause they are NEVER the same with me. BUT this will be the weapons i deeply mentally associate with each. THUS:

Jackson-10: Skyburner's Oath, Throne-Cleaver.

Torre-12: Point Of The Stag (with Lord Of The Hunt ornament).

Lissan-3: Osteo Striga/Necrochasm, Lubrae's Ruin.

Rudie-7: Perfect Paradox, Truth.

Aoife-3: Loud Lullaby, Xenophage.

Bec-8: Ace Of Spades (with Big Blind ornament).

Blank: Bad Juju (with Beast Magic ornament) and IKELOS_SR pre-TFS, Thorn (with Essentialism ornament) and IKELOS_SR post-TFS

Thanks for the ask <3

[stained-soot]

Here's my creature and my friend's tired war veteran SkyBurner (the tired old man) and CloudStrike (the grabbable twink)

[destiny-aesthetics]

^ Page 19-20 of 'Cayde's Treasure Island Book'; A Copy of 'Treasure Island' by Robert Louis Stevenson, that Cayde-6 as turn into a makeshift journal.

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Destiny [Bungie] | Taken King [Collector's Edition]

^Photo of the Exotic Hunter helmet, Skyburners Annex

[left page] New tech rolling in all the time Tower stays the same

^Sketch of the Exotic sniper rifle, Hereafter

[right page] Wanna see the future? Inhale. Squeeze. Wait for the world to turn.

[usafphantom2]

F-4H Skyburner - world record setting Phantom - 1606.342 mph!

@perpetuaosombro via X

[thefirstknife]

Do we know what happened between the end of D1 and the start of D2/Red War, or what the setup for red war was? I didn’t start playing until Beyond Light, and despite digging around I know I’m missing something.

There genuinely was not much setup at all, nope!

D1 ended with Rise of Iron which does not have any connection to the Red War. The jump between the games was really sharp and D2, while treated as a direct sequel, didn't really connect to much of what D1 ended on. It was actually something that pissed off a lot of people (and still does, to this day) because Rise of Iron and everything from that was fairly abruptly ended.

An important thing to consider is that D2 was being added to a new platform and the game needed a reason to have all characters start with nothing. That's genuinely one of the main reasons why the Red War was about us losing the Light; it allowed for everyone to start from scratch. So basically the setup for the Red War was that they needed a blank slate start. However, despite that, vanilla D2 treated your character as the established one from D1, regardless of whether you played D1 or not; for me personally, starting D2 was one of the most confusing gaming experiences ever. You didn't get a rez scene or anything; you made your character and you were put into a situation where everyone acted like they know who you are. But the game still needed things to basically be a soft-reboot where you have to earn and learn everything again, so the story had to be about something drastic like the Red War.

With that said, there's a cool little detail mentioned in Skyburner's Oath exotic which launched with vanilla D2:

Now this is the end, brothers, our final fight. Ghaul's here to finish it. Mars taught us how to fight Guardians. The Hive taught us how to eat their Light. Remember that we made it possible. The Red Legion ends it.

The Skyburners (one of the legions) mention here how they made "it possible" (highly implied to be the Red War) and that they learned both how to fight Guardians and how the Hive "eat their Light." The same lore tab also mentions how the Skyburners participated in the attack on the Dreadnaught back in the Taken King and were first on the front lines for that. In this mission from the Taken King in D1 the Skyburners sent some sort of a message to a source in the Empire, possibly with information they uncovered in the solar system: the implication being that this information they sent was instrumental for Ghaul to eventually lead the invasion and cage the Traveler's Light.

We don't know for sure if that was planned since then, obviously, but it can be used as a little bit of a hint and prelude to what would eventually happen, showing us for how long the invasion was being planned and how Ghaul prepared the Light-supression technology. It could also be just the Skyburners doing the typical military boasting where they're taking the credit for something after the fact.

Other than that, there was nothing that really set that up in any other way. The event quite literally happened out of nowhere and blindsided the entire Vanguard and all Guardians. Our communications were compromised beforehand by Psions, though the Nine were involved as well, so nobody could prepare for the attack (although, two people DID predict it: Lakshmi-2 and Osiris). Chararacters like Ghaul and his Red Legion were also not mentioned at all prior to D2 so there wasn't a setup about him or his army.

[adelacreations]

Anyways if you can or have the time, commission @onebrainsel, they are an amazing writer and an amazing friend. Or give them a coffee on their ko-fi

Here are some of their commissions that they did for me:

Fate Bringer - After ten years in darkness, Astrals start to show up dead throughout Eos. The characters try to run against the clock to find a way to stop their enemy, only to discover that things were not what they seemed.

Skyburner - Ardyn is wating for Noctis' return, much like all of Eos. But when he does, things go in ways not expected. He learns more about their fate and how they are bound together in many ways.

I will be rereading these again tonight

[bloody-talons-offical]

AHHHHHH! One of our Artist made the cover page for our comic! We are so excited to see this coming along and giving you all updates.

Middle Skywing | Prince Skyburn

Right Skywing | Princess Sunburn

Left Skywing | Princess Solstice

Art/cover page made by the fabulous Amunet!

[dangerousthingobservation]

McDonnell YF4H-1 Phantom II, Bu. No. 142260, lors de l'opération Skyburner, le 22 novembre 1961. (US Navy)

[inthismomentbrs]

"An innovative album full of energy and dynamism..."

With "Godmode" the band presents a versatile and creative repertoire of songs, which can be summed up under "Modern Metal" for the sake of simplicity. Comparisons with similar bands are difficult, because hardly anyone projects a really comparable palette of poppy, rocking, melodic, effectively mastered and modern elements. There is a lot to discover on "Godmode", not least the detailed, radio-friendly electronic ingredients, which don't get lost in the harder passages either. The musical figurehead of the album is the single "The Purge", which was released in July. What a catchy tune and what screams – something really sticks. Please test it, it's worth it. Also highly recommended are the moderate "Skyburner" (nice chorus!), the groovy "Sanctify Me", the poppy-melodic "Fate Bringer" and "Sacrifice", which could be representative of the whole album with its stylistic complexity. An innovative album full of energy and dynamism. it remains to be seen whether the big breakthrough in Europe will succeed with "Godmode" as the driving force. In any case, confidence is the order of the day, because the loyal fan base could ensure that the silver disc also becomes a commercial success. Musically, there isn't much to complain about anyway: The ten songs have more than enough potential to be able to speak of a strong and self-confident work. There are no total failures, the songwriting is comparatively demanding and the production by Kane Churko and Tyler Bates is not to be complained about. In addition, there are striking riffs, catchy choruses and the versatile vocals of a singer who has mastered her craft.

[ashleyasha]

Tagged by @agentpolarbear thank you so much! 💚

Rules: Pick a song for every letter of your url and tag that many people

A - Ascensionism by Sleep Token

S - Shame On Me by Catch Your Breath

H - Heaven by PVRIS

L - Leave a Trace by CHVRCHES

E - Eternal Blue by Spiritbox

Y - Your Blood by AURORA

A - Anymore by Lø Spirit

S - Skyburner by In This Moment

H - Hades by VUKOVI

A - Anthem by YONAKA

Tagging: @imaginaryrobin @knife-dad @mookybear12404 @liliaenbaggins @savethefirecat @thirddagger @sleepyfireball @sleepy-insomnia-bear @batmantaking-hobbits2gallifrey @nuttmeg13

[titanicfreija]

Fragile

“Sunny.”

“... Are you mad at me? You sound mad."

"You have done well. Your service in the fight is seen and known to all. I have not let your Guardian have all the glory.”

“Thank you so much!”

“Freija….”

“Thank you, I've been so messed up over this, and I can't talk to anyone about it because Zavala and Targe and I'm trying to be The Guardian and shit but my fucking Ghost, and then everyone keeps acting like I saved the fucking day!”

“You did.”

“We did. You and me. You faced everything I did and more. That fucked up monster went after you more than me, that thing– it hates you. It hates you. And you still stand. With me.”

“It hates…?”

“That thing is jealous as fuck of us because Ghosts chose us. It feels betrayed and it hates all of you.”

“Oh.”

“Indeed. Watching your many battles, I am once again in awe of your tenacity.”

“I'm fine, I'm going the bad kind of crazy about Sunny being hurt, but other than that I'm fine.”

“Guardian, your voice trembles.”

“It’s fucking Sunny. You know how special she is as a person. Yes, my voice is trembling.”

“... Is there any help I can offer?”

“No. Thank you. If I find anything help, I'll tell you first.”

“Thank you, Empress.”

“You are welcome. I would like to walk with you where you are most comfortable here, when you can. I expect the Guardian's presence, but you may come alone if you wish.”

“...”

“I'll lurk but I won't listen. You can call me over when you're done with anything you don't want me hearing.”

“There's nothing I don't want you hearing.”

“Hmph! You may come with us, Guardian. I did not expect you to stray far from her, as I said.”

~

“You often forgo the proper grooming of your hair during times of stress,” Caiatl observed. 

Freija had sloppily stuck six extra clips in, trying to get it out of her eyes. “There's not been a lot of opportunities. Haven't found a good bath facility memory yet.”

“Indeed.” Caiatl began a lumbering trudge through the Refraction, a Skyburner's Oath on her hip.

“It's good to see you outside combat. It was good seeing you in combat, too, that was fucking awesome–sorry.” Freija shrank into her shoulders and smiled weakly.

“You may swear freely when discussing combat,” Caiatl chortled. “I enjoy watching you work. It is a marvel what one can do when they need not fear death.”

Freija wagged her head. “I dunno. Freezing sucked.”

Caiatl laughed aloud. “We began taking wagers on whether or not you would survive after your boots iced over. Winners took the front line.”

Freija grinned, remembering that Caiatl and one of her big psions stayed up front a lot. “I only froze twice,” she said. “Who’s the psion? Did they cheat? Can they cheat?”

“In certain ranges, she could indeed sense your expectations. You seemed to have a good grasp on your capacity.”

Freija beamed.

“Sunny?” Caiatl asked. 

Freija retrieved the pouch on her belt and opened it face up to let Sunny decide if she wanted to fly around or not. Being bedridden wasn't so different from normal hiding, but it came with a sad sense of fragility. 

“I have not seen your pouch before,” remarked Caiatl. “I am once again impressed with the love and talent of your Guardian. You are weak.”

“Yes,” agreed Sunny. “Freija’s holding me together.”

“Don't say that,” whispered Freija. 

“I'm not dying,” Sunny said then. “I'm just really really tired.”

“Sometimes that's how dying feels,” Freija whispered. 

“You're not dying,” Caiatl said to Freija. “Nor weak.”

Freija turned away, holding Sunny's pouch out for Caiatl to take. She tried to speak and couldn't for the sobs in her chest, and she had to take the time to fight them down, eventually winning.

“I wish I was,” she finally managed, voice strained to a low croak. “I want it to be me so bad. It's always me. It's supposed to be me. It's not supposed to be her.” She took several deep breaths and blinked the tears away. “They hurt my Sunny and I'm just fucking fine. I'm trying not to make her need to heal me if I can help it, take cover before the shields break and I've got an armor piece and a few mods that pull the Light for us.”

Caiatl watched her patiently as she grew agitated, heating up and squirming in place until she finally flew into an angry march, storming around the rocky glade. “I'm fine! It pisses me off! I feel like I failed but there was nothing to fail at which just makes me feel helpless! And I'm whining about this now when she’s hurt like that! Everything about this is fucking infuriating! I'm supposed to be the one hurt!”

“I am not convinced you are unharmed, Guardian. You do not remember the pain when she was struck?” Caiatl asked. "Your condition concerned everyone after your battle."

Freija's rapid pace faltered but didn't stop. “What? What are you talking about? I recovered fine, my helmet even called my fire for me.”

“You do not show damage nor weakness, but you were also struck when she was,” Caiatl insisted, mindfully cradling the pouch in her hand. “Do not disregard your own state. Sunny cannot mind it for you right now.”

The Guardian watched the pouch, brow creased and lips pressed. “I assumed it was hitting her and I felt it,” she mumbled. “You think it hit me at the same time?”

“I think it was attacking your Light directly, and I am convinced that, as much as it can be so, you share the same Light. Her Light, wounded as it is, likely reflects your own. I feel this is likely leading to much of your emotional state. It is also affecting the heat you normally produce, and I am now certain that you are indeed wounded in the same way.”

“I'm leaking Light?” Freija checked her skin but didn't see anything notable.

“Your normal radiation is now uneven. I daresay the… cracks would line up with Sunny’s, were I to use infrared scans.”

Freija blinked at her. “Like obviously you're really smart and stuff and observant. I dunno why I would think you couldn't pick up on my Light.”

Her face plate twisted sideways. “I believe the Darkness is why you are not as badly injured as Sunny.” The smirk fell and she looked to the trembling Ghost in her hand. “Have you rested at all, Guardian? You say you allowed for Sunny to do as little as possible, but have you withdrawn from combat to recover?”

“Yeah,” she said, but Sunny vibrated in the pouch and she heard it. “No.”

“Hmph! Sunny.”

“Yes?”

“My army and the others will be here soon. You are both to rest until then."

She leveled her eyes on the Awoken woman slouching to a side. “Yes, ma'am,” she mumbled. 

Caiatl stopped walking and considered the tiny drone in her pouch. It looked to be made of a modified first aid kit and several layers of padding. “You are quite small,” she observed in a tiny voice. “It feels strange that a figure so great in my mind would fit in my palm.”

“Figure so great?” asked Sunny

“I do not think of you as small because your Self isn't. Your shell is.”

“Oh, that.”

“Guardian.”

“Yeah?”

“I thank you for the care of my friend.” Caiatl presented the pouch on her open hand and let her lift it delicately, as though made of spun glass. Freija opened her mouth twice before she gave up on speaking and Caiatl gave her an understanding nod. She then looked to the Ghost. “Your legacy is already great.”

The heat coming off the Guardian's right shoulder could have scalded on contact, even through the armor. 

“Thank you,” the pair said together, Freija choked and tight, Sunny weak and mumbling. The Titan managed to fight down the tears but she was going to cook the wildlife if she stayed in one place. Caiatl led her through the grasses, into the shade.

“Can you talk about something? Please? A good fight? Tell me something cool that Psion did, the one that believed in me, have we worked with her before?”

"Her name is Zxi.”

“Zick see… Zikci…. Zxi."

"You are quite good at that, Guardian."

"My first life was a polyglot. I think I know where a pond is, Sunny told me you guys are aquatic and I can wade pretty good in shallow water without going crazy."

"I am not certain how she knows that our species is aquatic. It has come up before."

"For Earth creatures, you would be. Your teeth are for fish and your size is best suited to rivers, with wide flat feet with claws to stay in mud."

"The evolutionary development is likely similar," Caiatl agreed. "You learned this from being nosy, yes?"

"Yes, but I was specifically looking for biology when I found it."

~

In that span between end of story and Excision

[onebrainsel]

A little commission for @adelacreations that I had a blast working on.