A Mirror Cracked

The lack of answers gnawed at his core, confusion growing with each passing moment. Even the tranquil scenery of his soul's sea failed to soothe the urgent need to solve those mysteries clawing at him. The wind blew the fresh scent of nature on his somber face in a vain attempt to cheer him up. But his eyes remained glued to his copy, awaiting explanations.

"Don't glare at me," his alter-ego spat, his brows twitching, feeling Adam's eyes pierce him like two sharp blades. "Tsk. I can't even admire nature with people like you around."

Exasperated, he recomposed himself before continuing.

"I can summon the boss, but my soul won't endure the strain. So, I thought about something else."

He lingered, his lips curling into a grin.

"Aren't those dark clouds striking the plaza annoying? Open a passage to the outside. I'll show you how to hit two birds with one stone."