Vol 2: An echo across all worlds (2)

Everything for miles looked the same, safe for the towering tree in the distance. He walked towards it till he stood before an old man sleeping under the tree. Nti Anem kicked his feet causing him to open his eyes and stare at him.

“Mn?” he asked drowsily.

“You are sleeping at such a time?” Nti Anem asked.

“The weather is nice, just good for sleeping. You look familiar,” Tie Nse said and Nti Anem frowned.

“The fact that you still keep your old man form means not all of you is lost,” he said and sat lotus fashion before him.

“Why do you look so familiar? Do we know each other?” Tie Nse asked. His eyes were not at all curious nor did it show any expression whatsoever. This caused Nti Anem to pause. This type of Tie Nse, or better yet, this type of Lord of the astral plane was quite nostalgic to him. The only thing missing was the slight dislike in his eyes for him.

“Yes. We travel together. Myself and the young witch outside waiting for you,” Nti Anem explained.