A moment of pure silence hung in the white, infinite space. The two beings, the ancient light and the old soul in a young body, simply regarded each other.
Aurelion broke the silence first, his projected a single word.
"No."
The light pulsed, its colors swirling with a soft urgency. "My child, I understand your refusal, but if you wish for Zura to be healed, this is the only way."
A cynical amusement touched Aurelion's thoughts. "Corliss seems to love you. What about you go and place your will in his body."
"I cannot," the voice replied. "I cannot form a true connection with one who cannot see beyond their own mind world. The energy required, channeled alongside my consciousness, would kill him."
"A lie!" Aurelion's say immedietly.
"My child, truly, this is the only wa—"
