Though he lags somewhat behind, Erichthonios does follow, eventually catching up to Themis when they reach the entrance to the building proper, and takes the initiative in willing the gate open for them to pass.
"I take short rests in between my attempts. It takes... a fair amount of aether, as you know. To try again so soon would only result in yet another failure." And deplete his aether yet further, necessitating even more time to recuperate for the next attempt. Better to wait until he felt strong enough for there to be even the slightest possibility of succeeding.
He is stubborn, but unlike the twisted hemitheos Hesperos had become had insisted, he is not entirely a fool.
"Besides... 'Tis best that we make the journey within together." Themis is strong, but the keywards are also strong, and at least one had succumbed to the malevolent influence currently sowing chaos in Pandæmonium.
He will not allow Themis to face the threat alone.
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Date: 2023-05-27 09:36 pm (UTC)"I take short rests in between my attempts. It takes... a fair amount of aether, as you know. To try again so soon would only result in yet another failure." And deplete his aether yet further, necessitating even more time to recuperate for the next attempt. Better to wait until he felt strong enough for there to be even the slightest possibility of succeeding.
He is stubborn, but unlike the twisted hemitheos Hesperos had become had insisted, he is not entirely a fool.
"Besides... 'Tis best that we make the journey within together." Themis is strong, but the keywards are also strong, and at least one had succumbed to the malevolent influence currently sowing chaos in Pandæmonium.
He will not allow Themis to face the threat alone.