Crossover Shenanigans // Closed with @whathappensifidothis // Stalkers welcome

Kovi looks at Teth, standing up. "You may wish to have someone accompany you. The forest can be deceiving."

Avirex looks at Kovi when they stand up, a bit surprised. They don't say anything to them though. They take a sideways glance at Axal and Sena before returning to looking at the ground.

Kovi walks over to the group, waving Sena and Axal back to Avirex. They look at Resh when he cuts himself. They tilt their head as they look at the wound. "May I see your hand?"

Kovi takes his hand with their own, covering the wound. Their hands glow to look like molten metal for several moments, before they draw hem back to their sides. The cut is healed when they do. As if nothing happened, they turn to Teth. "The temple is not too far ahead. Slower by foot, but we can make do. We should move quickly."

Kovi smiles at Resh. "You're welcome." They nod at Teth, and begin walking down the path that brought the trio to the skykids. They wave at the others as they pass.

(oh shit uhhh not me who hasn't thought about that yet)

Kovi thinks for a moment. "It's large and made of stone, with giant columns to support it. The columns have stories on them. And there's an open area for people to meditate at the shrine. The forest is trying to reclaim the temple." They gesture around a bit with their description. It's fairly interesting to watch.

Kovi watches Resh as he copies their mannerisms. They smile for a moment, before returning their attention to the forest. They seem intent to listen to every little sound, as if listening for something.

“Dark flowers. Don’t worry about bothering me, I don’t mind.” Kovi responds to Resh’s thoughts, barely taking a glance at him when they do.

Kovi takes another glance at Resh. “Ah, does it bother you? I can stop.” Suddenly, they turn to look at something they heard. They stare for a few moments, and then continue on walking after they see nothing.

(Teth and Tsadi watching this conversation: wat)

Kovi acknowledges Resh with a nod. “Hm. As you wish.”

The foliage up ahead by several meters rustles. A flash of light blue among the tall leaves and plant stalks, and then nothing. Kovi stops walking when they see it, hands starting to glow. They look back at the trio, but they don’t seem fazed.

Kovi glances at Resh. “I was listening for dark flowers. I was right to do that. Stay calm and stay still.” They watch the movement as it comes closer to emerging. As they said, a dark flower emerges, covered in the familiar blue plants. This one is completely missing an arm, replaced by a large growth of the plants. It makes eye contact with the group, tilting its head so erratically you’d think it could break its own neck. Kovi takes a few slow steps towards it, which makes the dark flower start rushing towards them.

The dark flower tackles Kovi. There’s a struggle for a few seconds, before Kovi easily pins it to the ground. Their hands glow almost white now. When they touch the dark flower the plants turn a golden-yellow color, and start to shake and shrink with a loud hissing sound. The dark flower itself is struggling, screeching as the plants burn.

(Emotionless little fuck, maybe I’ll have a group of them murder you not so unfazed now)

All the dark plants shrink until they’re nothing. Kovi’s eyes start to glow white, and the body of the dark flower shines until it’s a blinding light. When the light fades, Kovi is on the ground sitting and holding something in their hand. They stand up, turning to the group.

Kovi looks at Resh, and holds out their hand to him. There’s a small, light yellow butterfly in their hand. “This is the dark flower… before. Not corrupt.”