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A well-lit room.

But lit with black flames. 

Theo didn't know if the flames were hot or even produced light or not but- he could see.

And sometimes he wished that he couldn't.

After all- there were far too many things in this large room that he never wanted to witness.

Ever. 

Floating things… groans, glaring eyes, bones…

Way too many haughty important looking people and a conversation he had no idea how to follow… 

Some pleasantries.

Theo and the emperor talked for a moment. 

It was literally nothing more than just pleasantries. 

And though intimidating, the haughty-looking people didn't really say anything. The dragon and the stuff in the air didn't do anything either.

"Though I'd like to personally show you around- I have other business to attend to- and besides, today you are Visaelis' guests. Please enjoy yourselves." The emperor nodded and Theo was shown out of the room.

'That's it?'