The creaking noise of the door being opened can be heard throughout the oakwood office - a familiar sense of deja vu can be felt in both the encounter and the state of the room.
Stellaria presumbly have a preferable sense of cleaniness which some may not understand -
But the young man that have intrude into this place beforehand did not have the luxury to reminicising on this.
A petrified and uneasiness rose in his unknowing and mysterious heart,
He secretly wished to hadn't returned but doing so would be against his plans to be stronger from now on.
He cautiously seated at the same place that condemd and nearly exposed his entire existence.
Stellaria knowingly felt empathy in her aged heart, for the a few time in her life - this was one of those she felt obligated to correct herself and do what is necessary to guide someone.
Two different circumstancial places - yet as fate would have it, they would surpass their differences and feelings aside because of their roles as 'Student and teacher'
" Miss Stellaria, i've recieve your message from the 'harmony chatlog', what is important enough to call upon me personally? "
Aldritch soothed his inner turmoil while displaying a masked attitude in term of professionalism.
" Do not worry, Aldritch. This time there will be no test if that's what you're concerning about - "
" And i have brewed this new brand of dew that might be similar to your habits of taste. "
Stellaria elegantly poured tea for the young boy that she could perhaps just blow away with a mere breath,
This was an exaggeration of course, but that's how she viewed him-
A fragile being that could bears any curses or storm coming his way.
She doesn't know why - perhaps it due to her own past or the empathy of being reminded how much her loved one had once struggled to live with burden.
"Uhm, thank you - I will cherish it. "
Aldritch sipped the tea, trying not to gurgle or aphyxiate on it due to peer pressure -
Surprisingly he felt more mild after drinking it, he wasn't sure how it tasted but it's much better now.
" Now, i understand that you must have felt disappointment with the fact that you're behind others in terms of progress and strength, "
" As your teacher i will create a bridge that allow you to be on-par with them. "
by this means of promise - Stellaria snapped her fingers and the whole room that was surrounded them, transformed and contorted into a divergent picture.
Aldritch was lagging in term of knowledge behind the new change in scenery but nonetheless he recognized it due to researching the academy's online database.
" A Dimension Hatchery. "
Aldritch muttered with interest - everything seems so fascinating and enticing for him recently, he silently contemplate and behold the area.
" Ahaha, don't get too excited - i got permission to allow you to use this place and a special occasion for this time only. "
Stellaria spoke in amusement as she stride over to the control panel- In accord to some unbelievable input speed within the tip of her fingers and her eyes wandered the flickering screens,
Refreshing all the processed information coming from the terminal.
The platform shortly was activated while a radiant plasma gateway bearing a resemblence to an rpg portal was opened.
" You can start now, i'll be waiting here - don't take too long or you'ill miss the next class. The time dilation is 1:24, meaning your limited to be spending 2 days in that world of yours. "
Following upon her words, Stellaria clutches an item from her coat pocket and threw it for Aldritch to grab ahold of it in the air.
" This is an artifact? "
Aldritch was certain that this wasn't an ordinary catalyst - this has a mysterious energy to it which he couldn't explain due to his own incapabilities as a novice.
It eludes an ancient and foreign aura that it give him an indescribable psychological pressure.
" Just think of it as our's apology for the trouble you've been subjected to - "
" Use that to summon something that will help you immensely in the early years. "
Stellaria smirked with an innocent demeaner - it only made Aldritch realized how dangerous she was as a competitor that he might faced in the future, to casually give a precious token without batting an eye.
But all for that - it's essential to willing on accepting this opportunity and grow beyond anyone could control,
'Be patience Aldritch, your time will come soon.'
A constant reminder to himself over and over.
" I will go now, thank you. I will make sure to repay this favor someday. "
Aldritch mumbled in an agreeable mindset for now - she was not his enemy yet, it's better to be humble.
" Just find a strong unit to start with, you have my support. "
Stellaria replied briefly while gaping at the boy that was going to leave soon - she wasn't certain on what it means to be a mentor, but it didn't feel unpleasant at all and that's what mattered the most.
**
" You - i didn't expect you to be distracted during an infiltration. "
Exclaimed the muffled and distorted voice - but in spite of that the mannerism mimicked a well mannered lady.
" What's the issue - 'Maiden of Steel'? I believe i have fulfilled my duties and resolved any suspicious activities, yes? "
Stellaria (?) rebuked calmly while enjoying the dew, her gaze has never left from the gateway and finding herself to be waiting for a perculiar kid.
" That's strange coming from the one that cause a lot of havoc in the Contingency of the Legionary - I'm not wrong am i, (CTear) The Calamity's Puppeteer? "
The voice behind the call besmirched as evident she wasn't fond of the history behind 'Stellaria' as she remarked her in the tone filled with sheer irony and satire.
" An Interesting way to rephrase it - that name has already perished along with many tales of the urban legends in the Data Society. "
Stellaria declared with a solemn and nostalgic tone, she gave the source of the voice a sneaking glance before turning back on the portal.
" Nay, cease your attempt to jest with me. That was merely one of your moniker and a mere identity that you discarded. It was dead only for them, but you're still here with the same outlook for the world. "
She sighed deeply before continuing her monologue - the individual hearing this hummed to herself and finding it amusingly enough.
" Anyways, how long do you plan on using this 'body'? I forged that identity for you to investigate the anomalous divination i've recieve. "
The Maiden of Steel supposibly raised her voice and eyebrows while questioning the strange attitude that her partner has been excluding for a duration now.
" Who knows? Perhaps it's time for me to settle down and teach some students, doesn't seems too difficult. "
Stellaria emphasized as it sounded eldritch to the Maiden - due to her primary body being a 1st Echelon White-Grade namely this seems like a waste of time and ennui punishment for them...
Nevertheless it became clear that she couldn't convinced her since it was non-benificial nor was it one of her business in that regards.
" All right, since it's your first joy in being here. I'll let the headmaster know - the replacement for your identity won't be necessary, yet i will warn you for the last time, CTear. "
" Wherever you go, there is either a hall of corpses or gruesome bloodshed - make sure that the innocent kids don't get involved. "
Maiden scolded her 'friend' for the last time before shutting down the communication and departing a perilous vigilante to her own terms.
" Tsk, that was some dramatic earful of words, "
"A waste of her breath - apart from being correct on most details, there was a sole reason that were fatally misjudged. "
Stellaria declared and smirked while pondering upon the future of the boy that seems to see further than her.
" He will be the Calamity, not me - when he show his true colors, i believe that's when he will teach us the meaning of calamity. "
She recounted the time and bide one's time upon the boy's return as the mentor that obliged to be at this time,
A disaster attracted by another one, she hummed to herself for such an amusing circumstance.