[b][color=0000DC][center][h3]The Velvet Room[/h3][/center][/color][/b]

As Daniel approached, the young man started moving to intercept him with an intensity in his eyes, and a grimace across his face. [color=4682b4]“If you dare to lay a hand on our master, you will not leave alive.”[/color] He said, his tone as forceful as his words, despite the soft volume of his voice. A large silhouette appeared behind him briefly, that of an armored humanoid figure with a staff or spear, though it is impossible to tell further detail. The woman stepped forward, wearing a slight smile on her face instead of the young man’s grimace. [color=1e90ff]“While my brother may be a bit too aggressive, I share his sentiments that you should [i]not[/i] threaten our master.”[/color] As she spoke, her voice carrying a certain soothing quality, despite her harsh words. Another silhouette appeared behind her, that of a little girl that radiated terrible power and a menacing aura.

The pair stopped as the long-nosed man raised a hand. [color=0000DC]”Clerval. Safie. There shouldn’t be any need for that.”[/color] The long-nosed man said, as the pair stepped back and the large silhouettes vanished just as quickly as they appeared. The long-nosed man nodded, before turning back to address the assembled. [color=0000DC]“I apologize for my attendants. Though, I would advise against violence. Rest assured that we do not intend you harm, quite the opposite in fact, as you are guests here.”[/color] He said, completely unphased by both the threat from Daniel and the display from his attendants.

[color=0000DC]“Regardless, I will answer whatever questions I can. Though I cannot answer everything.”[/color] The long-nosed man said, as he first turned to address Ami and Flint. [color=0000DC]“Allow me to start with your question. This is a place between the worlds of sleep and waking. Physically at least, every one of you is asleep right now. As master of the Velvet Room, it is within my power to bring people who possess a certain gift here. As individuals who possess this gift, I called you here so I might speak with you.”[/color]

The man then turned to address Radcliff. [color=0000DC]”As for why you’re here, if I attempted to explain everything now, you would not understand. And besides, there are some things that you simply must find out for yourselves. However, all will be revealed in due time. For now, I will explain what I can.”[/color] The man then leaned forward in his chair, tenting his fingers once more as he began. [color=0000DC]“The world as you know it is on the precipice of oblivion. Under normal circumstances, I would call on a special individual to save it, but unfortunately they have turned away from that path, and the world, in the current state, is doomed.”[/color]