Part 2

Vordea's story continued for hours and hours, until she finally finished. Leaning back, she surveyed the other Gods, looking for their reaction.

"Why didn't you tell it directly?" Vaust was the first to ask a question, after some silence.

"Many reasons, that I won't share." Vordea answered, slightly disappointed in Vaust. She thought he would understand. "I expected better of you, Vaust."

"No, I think I understand." Vaust quickly added. "Apprentice and Master, so different and yet so similar."

"Hmm?" Xellma asked.

"Sirene and Eigengrau are so much alike, despite being so different. Both resented the roles they had to play, but still gave it their all." Vaust answered, smiling. "I never knew of this binding spell on Eigengrau, though."

"I don't know if it actually exists or if it's just her stubborn personality." Vordea admitted. "But when she snaps, she snaps hard."

"When's the last time she was like this?" Sargon asked.

"Why, you'd have to go back to before the War in Heaven!" Vordea said, herself astonished with the answer. "But make no mistake, Godlings." Vordea said, her tone changing quite suddenly. "Eigengrau is just as capable as I am at ending an entire kalpa. She's done it hundreds of times."

"H-hundreds?" Sargon stammered. "Just how old are you two?"

Vordea smiled in response, and shook her head. "Next question."