Crossroads

As they pressed forward, Cid noticed the faint rumble coming from above the ceiling. There were no lights, so they could only rely on the fire magic that is floating above as they walk through the darkness. The heart wrenching darkness seized his mind from being cautious to his surroundings. His eyes remained unsettled as it glances back and forth hearing faint noises coming from nowhere, or perhaps there is something that they should be afraid at, he did not know.

“You sure this is safe?” Cid asked Alastor. He had to ask. He needs feel assure that they’re not in a hellhole. The last time he went down, a giant monster came munching after him.

“Don’t worry. This place has remained empty. No monsters can penetrate through that door. Only we have the access over this place.” Said Alastor. “Is there something bothering you?”

“No.” There was a paused, “I’m fine.”

Alastor did not fail to noticed the profusely sweating of his forehead pouring down as like he was washed in a rain.