"Jewel, where are you taking me? I need to get back to work." Our research on empowering hive entities with my energy had hit a dead end. Trying to artificially repeat the process of what I did with the warrior bore no fruits and I ended up killing a few warriors which had put me in a depression for a couple of days.
Being connected to the hive constantly, Jewel could naturally feel my emotional state as she replied. " Don't be upset, my Apollo. We do not need to rush our research after all. You think like you have a finite amount of years in your lifespan Apollo. Remember, we have all eternity together, don't be put down by your first hurdle."
Jewel's consoling worked a little bit and caused me to smile and reach out for her hand. We walked for a short while before I heard the sound of skittering... And not the type I was used to hearing.
