Shoreline (4).
Lukas blinked, momentarily taken aback. The air thickened with tension, and the shadows that surrounded them seemed to lean in closer, as if eavesdropping on their conversation.
Evangeline's expression remained inscrutable as always, but Cain sensed a flicker of curiosity in her crimson gaze.
"The Celestials?" Lukas repeated, his voice steady despite the sudden shift in atmosphere.
Inwardly, he frowned, 'Isn't this supposed to be common knowledge by now, or perhaps the question is more nuanced.'
Although he was suspicious, he decided to answer to the best of his ability. His freedom depended greatly on it.
"They are... Gods, for a lack of better words, I guess. Beings of immense power said to govern the balance between realms—Both physical and Spiritual, light and darkness. Most see them as beings of worship, but I believe they are more than that."
Cain leaned forward, intrigued by his words,