Before The Banquet

Asura's confusion continued even after leaving the greeting room. He felt foggy, wondering what was real and fake. 

'I don't understand, the information doesn't match my memories...'

"Are you alright, Asura?"

Lucia's voice echoed from the shadows. Although she could hear everything, she didn't know why he felt so strange. There was a sense of confusion towards Asura's anger and current state as her invisible hands hugged him.

"... I'm okay, just feeling a little confused," Asura said softly, his eyes closing as he tried to refresh his mind and let the other parts of his mind deal with it. "Thank you." 

The corridor was beautiful, filled with large, vibrant bouquets across the walls adorned with stained glass windows as tall as the walls. He felt a sense of calm as he walked. Or perhaps it was Lucia's hug that made him feel at ease.

"Why does the scent of blood still linger in this place?"