06-20-2015, 05:36 PM
...Nealaphh had used quite a bit of energy in the assault on the horde of Soot Stalkers, so in the interest of self-preservation, the god-mind tried to stay out of open ground as it returned to Death Mountain. They way was quicker this time, both with the use of its Dataverse Map, as well as a growing understanding of how the landscape of the Asheb Steppes was arranged. Nealaphh had a knack for pattern recognition, and after travelling for many miles across the charred landscape, the god-mind had begun to notice small indications that the landscape was almost fractally layered. This made it easy to anticipate where lava tubes would lead, and where it might be able to find a pass through a cliff or canyon.
Nealaphh saw several dragons during its trek, but all of them seemed eager to pick at the carrion left over from the recently ended battle. This, in combination with staying in the shadows, kept the god-mind safe until once again it strode into the Goron village. The rock-creatures stood up and muttered to eachother as Nealaphh strode past, as if they had long been anticipating its return. This made sense; after all, was Nealaphh not to be their savior?
In short time, the shadow found its way back to Darunia's audience chambers, where the bulky Goron Chief sat, facing away from the god-mind just like the first time.
"...been waiting for you to come back around here." Darunia said in a low, cold tone, unfitting of the gloriously warm environs. He pivoted on his rear slowly, turning to meet the god-mind's piercing gaze with his own ruby eyes.
"You had some serious stones to tell me how I should run my village. But like I said, I appreciate confidence, so here's your one shot. Impress me." Darunia said, his become gradually louder. With calm, fluid movements, Nealaphh extracted a hand from its black robes and held it forth, activating the Dataverse Device ingrained in its palm. As the small bead flared to life, footage of Link fighting in the Dante's Abyss competition. Darunia squinted at the footage, before turning his gaze back towards Nealaphh.
"What exactly am I looking at here?" Darunia grumbled, raising an eyebrow at Nealaphh.
His name is Link. He is Hylian, so far as I know. Nealaphh said calmly.
"Well, polish my head and call me a pebble, you found something after all!" the chief shouted, a wide grin spreading across his face.
Yes.
"...and the hammer? He had the hammer? You learned how to build it?"
Nealaphh kept its gaze steady. One advantage to having almost no facial features was that beings such as Chief Darunia could not tell when Nealaphh was lying. Originally, the god-mind had planned on telling Darunia the whole truth, but this partial distortion would serve to speed things along.
Yes, I did.
Darunia's smile bloomed into a boisterous belly laugh.
"Hahaaaaa! Ha ha ha! Alllllright then! Now we can get down to business! How do we proceed?" Darunia shouted, slapping an immense hand on Nealaphh's shoulder. The god-mind wince a bit, as this aggravated its head injury.
Pending you have the nickel and copper I asked for, we must begin electrolysis as soon as possible. I will then require access to some rather advanced laboratory equipment. Nealaphh said, blinking slowly. Darunia scratched his beard for a moment and let out a low grunt.
"Well, t'be honest we don't have much dug out yet. I wasn't ready to commit the majority of my miners to doing that till I knew you weren't full of hot air. But now! Now you've got my full attention. I'll get as many brothers as I can on it soon as can be!" Darunia hollared, beating his chest for emphasis. Nealaphh nodded and moved to tuck its hand away, but the Goron stopped it.
"Hey, wait a moment...can you show that last part again?" Darunia asked, a very serious look on his face. Nealaphh obliged, and Darunia's face grew dark.
"That man...I recognize that Gerudo man..." Darunia growled before letting loose and angry shout. He whipped his fist into a nearby statue, smashing it into dust.
"That's the Gerudo wizard who summoned Volvagia in the first place! He's running around here in the Omniverse? Ggrah!" He shouted, swiftly demolishing another statue. He stood up and breathed heavily. By this time, the commotion had drawn the attention of several other Gorons.
"Next time you see that green skinned monster, you give him a smash in the face. From me! And that goes for all of you!" the chief shouted, pointing a finger at the shocked tribesmen.
"If this Gerudo ever comes around here, you bomb him till he's dust or running away! Filthy swine!" Darunia roared, tossing his hands up in the air. Nealaphh waited till the other Goron's filtered out, letting the chief calm down slightly. In time, Darunia turned back to face Nealaphh.
"Alright there, Cold One. We're gonna put that Dragon down and send this Gerudo wizard a message. Until we get that ore though, you're free to stay here with us Gorons. Consider yourself a Brother now!" Darunia boomed offering his fist out. Nealaphh looked at it awkwardly for a moment before tapping his own stone-like fist against it.
I am happy to be of help, brother.
Nealaphh saw several dragons during its trek, but all of them seemed eager to pick at the carrion left over from the recently ended battle. This, in combination with staying in the shadows, kept the god-mind safe until once again it strode into the Goron village. The rock-creatures stood up and muttered to eachother as Nealaphh strode past, as if they had long been anticipating its return. This made sense; after all, was Nealaphh not to be their savior?
In short time, the shadow found its way back to Darunia's audience chambers, where the bulky Goron Chief sat, facing away from the god-mind just like the first time.
"...been waiting for you to come back around here." Darunia said in a low, cold tone, unfitting of the gloriously warm environs. He pivoted on his rear slowly, turning to meet the god-mind's piercing gaze with his own ruby eyes.
"You had some serious stones to tell me how I should run my village. But like I said, I appreciate confidence, so here's your one shot. Impress me." Darunia said, his become gradually louder. With calm, fluid movements, Nealaphh extracted a hand from its black robes and held it forth, activating the Dataverse Device ingrained in its palm. As the small bead flared to life, footage of Link fighting in the Dante's Abyss competition. Darunia squinted at the footage, before turning his gaze back towards Nealaphh.
"What exactly am I looking at here?" Darunia grumbled, raising an eyebrow at Nealaphh.
His name is Link. He is Hylian, so far as I know. Nealaphh said calmly.
"Well, polish my head and call me a pebble, you found something after all!" the chief shouted, a wide grin spreading across his face.
Yes.
"...and the hammer? He had the hammer? You learned how to build it?"
Nealaphh kept its gaze steady. One advantage to having almost no facial features was that beings such as Chief Darunia could not tell when Nealaphh was lying. Originally, the god-mind had planned on telling Darunia the whole truth, but this partial distortion would serve to speed things along.
Yes, I did.
Darunia's smile bloomed into a boisterous belly laugh.
"Hahaaaaa! Ha ha ha! Alllllright then! Now we can get down to business! How do we proceed?" Darunia shouted, slapping an immense hand on Nealaphh's shoulder. The god-mind wince a bit, as this aggravated its head injury.
Pending you have the nickel and copper I asked for, we must begin electrolysis as soon as possible. I will then require access to some rather advanced laboratory equipment. Nealaphh said, blinking slowly. Darunia scratched his beard for a moment and let out a low grunt.
"Well, t'be honest we don't have much dug out yet. I wasn't ready to commit the majority of my miners to doing that till I knew you weren't full of hot air. But now! Now you've got my full attention. I'll get as many brothers as I can on it soon as can be!" Darunia hollared, beating his chest for emphasis. Nealaphh nodded and moved to tuck its hand away, but the Goron stopped it.
"Hey, wait a moment...can you show that last part again?" Darunia asked, a very serious look on his face. Nealaphh obliged, and Darunia's face grew dark.
"That man...I recognize that Gerudo man..." Darunia growled before letting loose and angry shout. He whipped his fist into a nearby statue, smashing it into dust.
"That's the Gerudo wizard who summoned Volvagia in the first place! He's running around here in the Omniverse? Ggrah!" He shouted, swiftly demolishing another statue. He stood up and breathed heavily. By this time, the commotion had drawn the attention of several other Gorons.
"Next time you see that green skinned monster, you give him a smash in the face. From me! And that goes for all of you!" the chief shouted, pointing a finger at the shocked tribesmen.
"If this Gerudo ever comes around here, you bomb him till he's dust or running away! Filthy swine!" Darunia roared, tossing his hands up in the air. Nealaphh waited till the other Goron's filtered out, letting the chief calm down slightly. In time, Darunia turned back to face Nealaphh.
"Alright there, Cold One. We're gonna put that Dragon down and send this Gerudo wizard a message. Until we get that ore though, you're free to stay here with us Gorons. Consider yourself a Brother now!" Darunia boomed offering his fist out. Nealaphh looked at it awkwardly for a moment before tapping his own stone-like fist against it.
I am happy to be of help, brother.
And, we dream of home I dream of life out of here Their dreams are small My dreams don't know fear I got my heart full of hope I will change everything No matter what I'm told How impossible it seems We did it before And we'll do it again We're indestructible Even when we're tired And we've been here before Just you and I
Don't try to rescue me I don't need to be rescued
Don't try to rescue me I don't need to be rescued