Private Finished The Truth Will Set You Free

Selkiris was extremely nervous as he guided Morgana to Index’s abode. He really didn’t want Morgana to even meet Index, however if they were the only answer to Morgana’s dreams...then they didn’t really have a choice. As they approached the hole Index had made Selkiris slowly turned to Morgana. “Alright Morgana. We are about meet Index. Just....be calm. Index can be....well you will see.”

Selkiris sighed and approached the hole. “Index! I have need of you.” There was silent for around two minutes before the ground began to tremble slightly. From the hole emerged Index in their full form. They towered over the two visitors, their eyes rapidly scanning the environment. “....Selkiris. I must admit I never thought I would see you again. I assume the one who accompanies you needs my......” Index stopped for a moment. They leaned forward to Morgana, and did something out of the ordinary. Every single one of their eyes was focused on Morgana. “.......hmmm.....fascinating.”

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Selkiris moved a little in between Index and Morgana, unsure as to what peaked Index’s interest. “Yes Index. Morgana here is the one who needs your knowledge. She has been plagued by....dreams.”

Index pulled back, finally starting to curl up around their hole so they could better converse. “Dreams? I hope this is not psychic trash. I am far too important for such nonsense. What are these dreams that plague you?” Index was now focused again on Morgana.

Index carefully read the note Morgana had presented them. The orb in their head audibly clicked and clacked as they processed what these dreams could possibly mean. “Hmmm....I must ask how old you are. And when did you start to have these dreams? The more specific your answer the better I can formulate a probable answer.”

Selkiris looked back to Morgana, a comforting look on his face to help her through this. He understood that Index could be a lot to handle and it didn’t help that Morgana already had issues around others.

Index took in this information carefully. “1450 years....is that not....” Index thought long and hard before suddenly uncurling. “I do believe I have some theories but I would like to discuss with Selkiris first.” Index quickly grabbed Selkiris before they could even react and quickly slid down into their den.

Once they reached the bottom of the den Index released Selkiris, who was certainly less than thrilled to have been dragged the through tunnels unwillingly. “Ugh. First of all, never do that again. Second of all, what is so important that we couldn’t have discussed it above ground” Index was quiet as they formulated their thoughts. “I inferred that your companion...Morgana as you said..would most certainly not handle the information I would give her well, and you would not either. All of the evidence Morgana has presented me has led me to the probable conclusion of reincarnation, and I do not believe I have to inform you of who was reincarnated.”

Selkiris was dead quiet, their thoughts were muddled to say the least. This is why he didn’t want to see Index, because he knew that serpent would have probably said something like this. “Don't you do this to me you damned abomination! You had told me that nothing comes back from that hex, and my ascension further proved that. Morgan is dead and never coming back. You made that loud and clear.” Index made a strange hissing sound, almost like a sigh to Selkiris’s outburst. “You obviously did not listen. I told you I have never seen anyone return after being hexed. There is always exceptions and strange cases, and this appears to be one of them. Though I do not believe you trust I speak the truth...despite my inability to lie.” Selkiris scoffed, refusing to even look at Index. “You’ve withheld information from me once.. I would not be surprised if you did it again. Still why bring me here?” Index bent down, reaching as close to eye level as they could to Selkiris. “Because if I let you either jump to conclusions and my theory was incorrect you would have my head, and I would prefer to not die again at this moment. To properly prove this theory you will need to do something. Reincarnation can be a fickle thing, memories can be distorted or broken. You will get echoes of past lives yet unable to fully remember. However Morgana’s statement of when their dreams worsened has led me to believe if she was to perform activities from her past life...preferably with you...her memory may clear and she will properly remember who she was.”

Selkiris thought carefully of his options. He wasn’t ready to have his hope shattered again yet this time, with Index’s confirmations, Selkiris could not resist the possibility of seeing Morgan again. “Fine Index, I will play in your experiment. Take me above ground. But if you are wrong and this is all a fluke...you will feel my rage.” Index simply gave a nod before picking Selkiris back up and climbing up their tunnel, placing Selkiris back down where they originally were. Selkiris was quiet for a moment, trying to figure out what to say to Morgana. Eventually Selkiris finally got enough courage to turn to her. “Index has figured out a way to potentially help you deal with these dreams that you are having. I will assist you of course.”

Index knew immediately what Morgana was saying, but said nothing as they didn’t even really care. Selkiris shook his head a little, just trying to ignore her anger. “Index believes that your memories are meddled with Morgan’s. If we perform actions that Morgan used to do, while the dreams will get worse in the beginning you will supposedly start to be able to suppress them.” Selkiris winced a little as he said that, but luckily his face was hidden under his hood. He hated lying to her but it was unfortunately necessary right now.