When Ashley had awoken to find themselves in the hospital they had been left with so many questions. The memories that lingered in their mind, ones that didn't belong to them. They required answers. Finally a true mystery in this town. This time they would be more cautious, not drawn in by the magical, mysterious nature of the entity.
They had listened attentively to Dacol's update on the situation with the strange blue light, as they joined him on the way back to the riverside. He was a much more sensible man than Dex. He claimed that it had taken a shape, away from a simple orb, appearing more humanoid. A concerning report.
As they reached the riverside, there was still a bit of daylight left in the sky, but it would completely set soon enough. The entity only seemed to show up at night, making the whole thing a little spookier, not that any of that concerned Ashley. There were few things that truly scared them and night was not one of them, unless it was filled with a stormy sky. They glanced up, noting the stars. A near cloudless night. Perfect. The moonlight would help them to see even once the sun was gone.
Their search was beginning to seem fruitless, and Ashley was about to call it off, planning to try again tomorrow instead. Then a flash; the faintest glow of blue catching the corner of their eye. It was far less bright than the last time they'd seen it, but Dacol's intel was correct, it had taken shape. Like that of a young child, hiding in the reeds, staring at them despite their clear lack of eyes.
Ashley took a step back, feeling the mystical desire to be drawn in once again. Not this time. They gritted their teeth, fighting it. Their eyes glanced towards Lotus as they heard it. Not physically, but in their head. In their minds, a small, frightened voice.
"Who are you?"
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