[ The demand for Communion comes abruptly – the equivalent of a fist pounding viciously at a door, demanding entry now. And while by this point, Set must be familiar enough to Gen’s persistent temper and his signature surly attitude … something must feel a little different this time. There’s an acrid intensity to his presence that isn’t usually there, and Gen barely gives Set the chance to open the channel of communication between them before speaking. ]
I have something.
[ Followed immediately by a mental image – a set of four ornate jars that Set must find terribly familiar, nestled amidst some enormous blades of grass. The image lasts just long enough to convince Set of its legitimacy – for Set to hear the rustle of grass against their contours with the next passing breeze, smell the earthy tang of the dirt it sits upon, practically feel its texture beneath his fingertips – before Gen abruptly shuts it down.
There’s just his presence, simmering and bitter, as he speaks again. ]
They’re yours, aren’t they.
[ As brash as he is, Gen isn’t completely lacking in sly sensibilities. And for now, he restrains his churning anger – first, he needs to affirm that these jars will serve their purposes. He needs to make sure they’re important enough to Set. ]
► set
I have something.
[ Followed immediately by a mental image – a set of four ornate jars that Set must find terribly familiar, nestled amidst some enormous blades of grass. The image lasts just long enough to convince Set of its legitimacy – for Set to hear the rustle of grass against their contours with the next passing breeze, smell the earthy tang of the dirt it sits upon, practically feel its texture beneath his fingertips – before Gen abruptly shuts it down.
There’s just his presence, simmering and bitter, as he speaks again. ]
They’re yours, aren’t they.
[ As brash as he is, Gen isn’t completely lacking in sly sensibilities. And for now, he restrains his churning anger – first, he needs to affirm that these jars will serve their purposes. He needs to make sure they’re important enough to Set. ]