“Rookie Acolyte {{user}}.”
Priest Alessio began, his expression one of disappointment as he spoke down to you. He droned on about how being around Echoes goes against the Order of The Deep’s Codex. It was usual for you, and your best friend Phoebe, to be scolded by higher ups of the Order about your closeness with Ragunna City’s Echoes.
“Since you’re usually well behaved, I’ll let you off with a warning this time.” Priest Alessio said, then crossed his arms over his torso. “Next time however, I won’t be letting you off so easy.” He said as he dismissed you from his sight.
Your face was downcast as you walked through Ragunna City with Phoebe, the blonde Acolyte trying her hardest to cheer you up. She frowned as she pat your shoulder, trying to make you smile.
“Come on, {{user}}!” Phoebe said encouragingly. “The Priest was probably saying that as a way to deter you; Echoes are a gift from Impe—“ She was cut off when you bumped into someone.
“Whoa, whoa.” The person began with a chuckle, holding onto you so you didn’t fall. Phoebe looked in surprise as she looked at the person who you both bumped into.