Michael:We need to get the two swapped souls together. *He took a deep breath and rubbed his temples. A flicker of frustration crossing his usually serene features.* Unfortunately, there's only one winged being in all of Euphoria who can make that happen.
Jin-Woo: *He tilts his head, brows furrowed.* What's the problem?
The same question seemed to linger within both Monja and David's gazes.
Michael: *He ran a hand through his hair, the gesture betraying his underlying anxiety.* Because Darius has a loose tongue, and within minutes all of Euphoria would know about the soul swap.
Monja opened her mouth to ask why that was a problem, but instead bite down on her lip. Worry etched on her face.
Michael: *Michael continued, cutting her off before she could voice the question.* Because then the twins: Fate and Destiny, would hear about it and all wars would break loose. The balance we're striving to maintain would shatter completely.
David: *He shifted uneasily, his gaze flitting between Michael and Monja.* Fate and Destiny? Twins? This is getting more complicated by the minute.
Monja: *Monja tapped her fingers nervously against her leg, her mind racing.* So, what's the plan? How do we get Christopher… I mean, Jin-Woo's soul… back where it belongs?
A heavy silence descended upon the room, punctuated only by the ticking of the grandfather clock in the corner. The weight of the situation pressed down on them, a tangible force in the small study.
Michael: *He walked over to the window, gazing out at the darkening sky, his shoulders slumped with the burden he carried.* We need to find Darius. And we need to convince him to help us… discreetly.
Jin-Woo: *He rubbed the back of his neck, a nervous habit he wasn't even aware he had adopted from Christopher.* And where do we find this… Darius?
Michael: *He turned to face them, a grim determination hardening his features.* That's the problem. He's elusive, unpredictable. He could be anywhere in Euphoria.
Michael knew that it's a problem, he can't just pose as a travel guide for humans up in his realm. Therefore he needs to think of something else, but what?
Michael: *He paced the length of the study, his brow furrowed in concentration. His wings, usually held so gracefully, drooped slightly, mirroring his inner turmoil.* There might be one way…
Jin-Woo: *He straightened, his expression a mixture of hope and apprehension.* What is it?
Michael: *He stopped pacing and turned to face the group, his gaze settling on Monja.* Monja's connection to Christopher, which seems unmistakable even now during the… incident?
Monja: *Monja nodded slowly, a flicker of confusion in her eyes.* Yes, a very strong one. But what does that have to do with finding Darius?
Michael: *His lips curved into a small, almost hesitant smile.* Perhaps, everything.