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An Eye For Art Sr Elias 241012
On a chilling night, Elias and Juniper venture into the Museum of Science, Boston, previously known as the Boston Museum of Natural History, with a singular goal—scouting it out in preparation for a significant heist. The target? A mysterious artifact called the 'Eye of Darkness' situated in the Indigenous Peoples exhibit. This artifact, a stone with an eerie, mesmerizing appearance resembling a dark eye, is revered for its spiritual significance across various Native cultures.
Navigating through the museum's vast Egyptian exhibit, Juniper can barely contain her excitement and curiosity for the ancient artifacts surrounding her. Elias, ever attentive, guides their expedition, pointing towards the exhibit housing their object of interest. Once they reach the Indigenous Peoples exhibit, they find the 'Eye of Darkness' housed in a protective case, its mystical presence filling the room.
Juliper's reaction to the eye is visceral; every instinct in her warns of danger. She communicates an unsettling feeling to Elias, describing a potent, negative energy that feels vastly different from the familiar annoyance she associates with magic, including Elias's. To her, this isn't just magic; it feels like a malevolent force seeking to devour life itself. Elias listens but admits he senses nothing unusual, leading him to speculate that the artifact's effects might be specific to Juniper's unique heritage or lineage.
Despite Elias's attempt to downplay his partner's concerns, Juniper's instincts scream louder the longer they remain in the presence of the 'Eye of Darkness.' She feels watched, hunted by an ancient predator that seems to pierce through her very soul. Elias, realizing the seriousness of Juniper's distress, decides it's best to retreat and plans for a more prepared retrieval of the artifact.
As they make their escape, Juniper's connection with the ominous eye eerily fades, suggesting a hypnotic or supernatural influence exerted by the artifact solely within its line of sight. The unease momentarily disappears, only to resurface each time Juniper catches a glimpse of the eye on their way out, reinforcing the mysterious and possibly malevolent nature of the artifact.
Ultimately, feeling the imminent danger and acknowledging the powerful, unknown magic at play, Elias and Juniper hastily make their exit from the museum. They retreat to Haven, deciding to regroup and plan their next steps away from the unsettling and seemingly sentient gaze of the 'Eye of Darkness.' The heist, though momentarily setback, looms on the horizon as they seek to understand and counteract the ancient artifact’s potent and dangerous allure.
(An Eye for art(SRElias):SRElias)
[Fri Oct 11 2024]
On The mean streets of Boston
It is night, about 62F(16C) degrees, There is a waxing gibbous moon.
Together, Elias and Juniper find themselves stepping off the path through the dark forest and they find themselves in front of the Boston Museum of Natural History. The exterior of the Boston Museum of Natural History, now part of the Museum of Science, Boston, was a striking example of 19th-century architecture before it was absorbed into the science-focused institution. While the original building no longer exists, it was located on Berkeley Street in the Back Bay neighborhood. Its exterior was designed in the grand Victorian style, characterized by a blend of brick and stone, with elaborate carvings, arches, and a symmetrical faade. The building had large windows, providing natural light to the interior exhibit spaces, and an imposing entrance marked by columns and stone steps. The detailing included decorative cornices and stone reliefs that reflected the academic and scientific nature of the institution. The museum's architecture reflected its role as a leading center of natural history research and education during its time. Over time, the collections and focus merged into the larger Museum of Science, Boston, which has a more modern, functionalist architectural design suited to its contemporary mission. The current Museum of Science sits on the Charles River, featuring a mix of modernist elements like glass, concrete, and steel in its structure, emphasizing openness and innovation.
Elias, offering his arm out to Juniper, they work their way into the Museum. The entrance to the Museum of Science, Boston, which absorbed the collections of the former Boston Museum of Natural History, is modern and welcoming. As you approach the entrance, youll notice wide steps or ramps leading up to a set of glass doors, framed by large glass panels and metal. The faade around the entrance is clean and minimalistic, with large windows letting in natural light, creating an inviting atmosphere. Above the entrance, you'll likely see banners or signs advertising current exhibits or special events. The entrance area is framed by contemporary architecture with clean lines, and sometimes there are sculptures or interactive exhibits right outside, reflecting the museums focus on science, technology, and innovation. The glass doors open into a spacious lobby filled with light, where ticket counters and information kiosks are located.
"Maybe you're right," Juniper suggests to Elias in a distracted tone as she looks around her with open-eyed interest and just all around gawking. "I should probably get some of this out of my system ahead of time or I'll be painfully distracted when I shouldn't be."
"Yes, when during the big show, we don't want to get distracted. Besides, we need to know exactly where everything is. Nothing ever seems to go as the pictures on the internet look." Elias slips his arm around Juniper's waist as he often does, gesturing over towards one of the doorways which there is an exhibit there which reads 'Egyptian Exhibit', "We have to go through there I believe." He reaches into his pocket and unfolds a map which just seems to be one of the handouts of the Museum's current exhibits, "Through there and into where the eye is." And he turns to look upon Juniper, smiling, "It will be a piece of cake tomorrow." He says in a slightly more hushed tone.
Juniper looks like she needs entirely no convincing to head through the doorways to the Egyptian Exhibit as she takes long strides to match someone' despite her heeled attire this night. Still keen eyed, she tries to take in whatever floor displays they have and accompanying signage as the pair make their way through the exhibit doors that Elias directs. Keeping in the hushed tones, though their conversation as it stands wouldn't sound too awfully incriminating. "Do you think you'll be able to feel it? When you're near I mean?" she wonders thoughtfully. "It won't react to your presence will it?"
Juniper looks like she needs entirely no convincing to head through the doorways to the Egyptian Exhibit as she takes long strides to match Elias's, despite her heeled attire this night. Still keen eyed, she tries to take in whatever floor displays they have and accompanying signage as the pair make their way through the exhibit doors that Elias directs. Keeping in the hushed tones, though their conversation as it stands wouldn't sound too awfully incriminating. "Do you think you'll be able to feel it? When you're near I mean?" she wonders thoughtfully. "It won't react to your presence will it?"
"I think it is one of the featured artifacts right now." Elias offers as he shows the brochure to Juniper with a small smile, "I just don't want any questions where exactly it is. I think it should be easy to find, but when seconds count." And he heads over towards the Exhibit with Juniper.
The Egyptian exhibit at the Museum of Science, Boston, offers an immersive experience that transports visitors to the world of ancient Egypt, with a focus on their remarkable contributions to science, engineering, and daily life. Upon entering, you are greeted by a dimly lit space with soft spotlights illuminating the artifacts, creating a mysterious and reverent atmosphere. The walls are often painted in warm, desert-like tones earthy browns, golds, and sandy beiges evoking the feeling of ancient Egyptian tombs and landscapes. Hieroglyphics and intricate patterns decorate the surroundings, enhancing the authenticity of the space. Throughout the exhibit, visitors can find a variety of fascinating artifacts. Mummy replicas and sarcophagi are displayed, explaining the intricate mummification process and the Egyptians' beliefs about the afterlife. Canopic jars, once used in burial rituals to store internal organs, are showcased, accompanied by descriptions of their symbolic meanings. Ancient tools and technologies highlight Egyptian innovations in areas such as construction, medicine, and astronomy, while stone tablets and papyrus scrolls offer a glimpse into the world of hieroglyphics and early writing. A prominent feature of the exhibit might include a life-sized statue of a pharaoh or an Egyptian deity, like Osiris or Anubis, standing in the center of the room. These statues bring to life the grandeur and power associated with ancient Egyptian rulers and gods. Visitors might also explore realistic replicas of tombs or sections of pyramids, complete with intricate stonework that allows for a closer look at Egyptian architectural brilliance.
"Oh I-," Juniper begins to say with a small, frustrated laugh at Elias. "Honestly, sometimes you do me no favours in what you assume of me." Looking up to make sure she's watching where she's going after peeking at the brochure once more she elaborates. "I didn't mean that it would be hidden and you would need to sense it. I meant it as... would like call to like. Once you're near. As it is, as I assumed, on display." Navigating the Egyptian exhibit with Juniper might prove a little difficult to Elias, as she does break off from him - unable to withstand the allure of looking over the hieroglyphics as taken from a portion of tomb wall. The story it tells, draws her in and requires her attention for more than a fleeting moment.
Following along with Juniper, Elias just grins as he trails with her as she bounces between the displays, "That is a question that we are scouting for answers for right now. Honestly? The eye is something I know very little about. The fact it has the name of Eye of Darkness, probably means it has elements of danger, but at the same time, if it is here, it is likely that it doesn't inherently do it. But someone attuned, it might affect them. I don't feel anything yet, but..." He trails off from his rant, watching the blond woman absorb in the surrounds, "Egyptian magics are fascinating, but I can't say I know a lot of about them. I would ask Kah, since he likely knows a lot about it, but it seems to be a touchy subject for him."
"You think it's touchy?" Juniper asks a little distractedly once more - very belatedly letting her eyes find Elias for his answer after looking over the artworks. A little sheepish grin at least accompanies her glance, as she knows full well that she's splitting her attention and theoretically slowing them down. "Sorry, lead away," she half whispers to the man, linking arms with him once more to try and avoid the lure of ancient feats of engineering.
"I do think it is. I think he was tortured and changed by the Fae." SRElias says to Juniper with a faint shrug as he looks over to the next exhibit section through the next archway, this one is entitled 'Indigious people Exhibit'. He starts making his way over towards the door as he keeps talking, "When Ash was trying to interrogating Kah about his nature magic, Kah got really uncomfortable." And then they step through the archway.
The Indigenous Peoples exhibit at the Museum of Science, Boston, offers a respectful and profound exploration of the rich histories, cultures, and knowledge systems of Native peoples across the Americas. This immersive exhibit highlights the connection between Indigenous peoples and the natural world, blending artifacts, storytelling, and interactive displays to create a compelling narrative of resilience, tradition, and innovation.
At the heart of the exhibit is a stunning centerpiece the 'Eye of Darkness,' a naturally occurring stone with an eerie, mesmerizing appearance that looks like a dark eye. This stone is not only visually striking but also holds deep spiritual significance. Displayed in a protective glass case, the stone has smooth, polished contours, and its dark, glossy surface reveals an eye-like formation at its center. This formation, when lit from different angles, seems to shift and almost watch over the exhibit space, enhancing the mystical atmosphere surrounding it. Indigenous legends tied to the Eye of Darkness are woven into the display. Visitors can learn about the stones importance to various Native cultures, where it has been viewed as a symbol of wisdom, protection, or the all-seeing presence of nature spirits. Detailed plaques describe how Indigenous groups have used stones like this in spiritual practices, storytelling, and as markers of sacred spaces. The stone itself is often accompanied by audio or video interpretations of oral histories, with Indigenous elders sharing stories that have been passed down for generations.
"I do think it is. I think he was tortured and changed by the Fae." Elias says to Juniper with a faint shrug as he looks over to the next exhibit section through the next archway, this one is entitled 'Indigious people Exhibit'. He starts making his way over towards the door as he keeps talking, "When Ash was trying to interrogating Kah about his nature magic, Kah got really uncomfortable." And then they step through the archway.
The Indigenous Peoples exhibit at the Museum of Science, Boston, offers a respectful and profound exploration of the rich histories, cultures, and knowledge systems of Native peoples across the Americas. This immersive exhibit highlights the connection between Indigenous peoples and the natural world, blending artifacts, storytelling, and interactive displays to create a compelling narrative of resilience, tradition, and innovation.
At the heart of the exhibit is a stunning centerpiece the 'Eye of Darkness,' a naturally occurring stone with an eerie, mesmerizing appearance that looks like a dark eye. This stone is not only visually striking but also holds deep spiritual significance. Displayed in a protective glass case, the stone has smooth, polished contours, and its dark, glossy surface reveals an eye-like formation at its center. This formation, when lit from different angles, seems to shift and almost watch over the exhibit space, enhancing the mystical atmosphere surrounding it. Indigenous legends tied to the Eye of Darkness are woven into the display. Visitors can learn about the stones importance to various Native cultures, where it has been viewed as a symbol of wisdom, protection, or the all-seeing presence of nature spirits. Detailed plaques describe how Indigenous groups have used stones like this in spiritual practices, storytelling, and as markers of sacred spaces. The stone itself is often accompanied by audio or video interpretations of oral histories, with Indigenous elders sharing stories that have been passed down for generations. (fixed)
"But what has that got to do with..." Juniper begins to pry but ultimately, she abandons the strain of thought. Instead she turns thoughtful, a pull of her brows illustrating how she searches within for some insight in regards to her strange kin in Kah. Walking quietly with Elias, the pair make their way through the Indigenous displays, weaving through to the true reason for their visit, the stone within a protective glass case. But here is where Juniper's attention turns from being interested in the display to instead being interested by her surroundings. The upper corners of the room for surveillance, the stability of the display itself, its proximity to walls, corners and other sight lines. While there's no action to be had tonight, the blonde is still attempting to map out the room in her mind's eye. Separating from her dark-haired partner, she takes seemingly relaxed and aimless steps around the room and feeling out the physical distances she counts silently in her head.
When Elias approaches the display with the dark eye within the case. The stone itself looks like it is absorbing all the light that touches it. The stone itself doesn't seem like it has any tool marks, almost as if it was just always like it is now and not crafted by human hands. The dark haired man looks back to Juniper, in a hushed tone, "I don't feel anything, it doesn't seem to be calling to me at all. How about you?"
Ask this, Juniper herself doesn't seem to notice any magic coming from the stone. But there is something that she does sense. It is unsettling. Something every ancient and primal, but magic. It hits all those nerves that wolves feel around magic, but somehow this one is different. It is like that stone is somehow the embodiment of death.
Furrowed brows of concentration mark Juniper's face for a little, and it could just be that of deep contemplation of the history of what is shown here to onlookers, or perhaps even to Elias she might seem like she is simply concentrating hard on memorizing details that only she and he are aware of. But then, when he relays to her that he doesn't feel anything, she slides her gaze to someone' face with an expression that goes from simple concentration to deeper concern.
Drawing close to the man, she takes him a little off to the side from some other onlookers in order to murmur close to him. Her normal focus on Elias is broken by fleeting glances continously back to the 'eye' inside the glass. "Every hair on the back of my neck is standing up, Elias, and you don't feel /anything/?" She asks in that hushed, almost hissed tone. "You know that I don't entirely enjoy the smell of magic but yours feels familiar. A... fond annoyance like... the beat of the sun when it's just that little bit too hot. Or the nip of a cold breeze in the cooler months. It's not the most pleasant sensation in the world but it still feels a part of things. Do I make sense?" She chews her lip, going off the rails a little bit in her attempt to explain the way she feels around Elias. "Yours feels like you're drawing on the thread of things. Or life. Of what's around me. What makes me. You spin it, you alter it, but you return in. But this? It feels like it's stealing it. Like it's gone. Destroying." There's a hint of frustration in her voice as the obviously un-arcane one of the pair attempts to convey what her sixth sense is telling her.
Furrowed brows of concentration mark Juniper's face for a little, and it could just be that of deep contemplation of the history of what is shown here to onlookers, or perhaps even to Elias she might seem like she is simply concentrating hard on memorizing details that only she and he are aware of. But then, when he relays to her that he doesn't feel anything, she slides her gaze to Elias's face with an expression that goes from simple concentration to deeper concern.
Drawing close to the man, she takes him a little off to the side from some other onlookers in order to murmur close to him. Her normal focus on Elias is broken by fleeting glances continously back to the 'eye' inside the glass. "Every hair on the back of my neck is standing up, Elias, and you don't feel /anything/?" She asks in that hushed, almost hissed tone. "You know that I don't entirely enjoy the smell of magic but yours feels familiar. A... fond annoyance like... the beat of the sun when it's just that little bit too hot. Or the nip of a cold breeze in the cooler months. It's not the most pleasant sensation in the world but it still feels a part of things. Do I make sense?" She chews her lip, going off the rails a little bit in her attempt to explain the way she feels around Elias. "Yours feels like you're drawing on the thread of things. Or life. Of what's around me. What makes me. You spin it, you alter it, but you return in. But this? It feels like it's stealing it. Like it's gone. Destroying." There's a hint of frustration in her voice as the obviously un-arcane one of the pair attempts to convey what her sixth sense is telling her.
Sounding a touch skeptical as Juniper explains her sensations of what the stone is, but Elias listens before he offers, "Hrmm, interesting... Eating magic? No.. I don't feel that. But I will admit, my understanding of Ancient Wildling is far from perfect, but I know I am on the right track with this. I don't feel any weaker, perhaps it affects.... your bloodline in a special way? Perhaps I will need to work tomorrow on setting up the proper wards for when we retrieve it." The dark haired man slips his arm around Juniper's waist.
Whether it affects Juniper because of her bloodlines or something else, it is unclear right now. What is clear, it is almost like the eye itself is watching her. Watching... Hungrily... It feels like a predator watching its prey, but not part of the primal world but something that has no part in the world at all. As they stand here, the discomfort Juniper feels slowly grows.
With his arms around Juniper's waist, Elias would feel the blonde woman shift and tense, the sensation of a body coiling into readied fight or flight when internal warning bells are going off before the external catches up. There's a hesitation in her as she turns her focus away from Elias fully now, only to stare the eye back with her own gaze. Internally she debates getting closer or not, but for now she just stares back, as if she could discern something from its unfathomable depths.
"Hrmmm... What is wrong my love?" Elias ask Juniper as he gives her a small squeeze, "It is that stone hrmm?" The dark haired man turns his attention towards the eye, but it is clear he is only bothered by the blond haired woman's reaction to it and not so much feeling anything himself. He takes a few steps away from it before noting to Juniper, "Alright, lets head back to Haven. I will have to have a proper way to store it for sure and see if I can find anymore about that object."
He does take a glance around the room, punching something into his phone, murmuring, "Four cameras, some laser sensors... Pretty light. Need to bring in a little outside help, pulling from some old favors."
As Elias continues take quick notes of the security, the eye continues to stare into Juniper's soul. She can almost feel it assessing her and tearing at the outer edges of her sanity. It could be something wrote off as perhaps an overactive imagination, but it very much feels real, to real to be just her imagination. If the abundance of life flowing through most things is light, then this eye is the darkness.
"Elias..." The word, no- the name coming from Juniper's lips is barely formed, and to her own ears sounds somewhere apart from her, like a strange echo in the space around her instead of coming from within her. The tone of her voice though, cannot be mistaken. It is warning, and one laced with a healthy amount of trepidation. She hasn't moved from her spot, squaring off with this thing as if it were only her and it in the room. It may be testing her sanity, but the she-wolf is used to those edges being frayed and mastered, time and time again. Stubborness sets in the angle of her jaw and the hard line of her brow and to Elias it might appear as though she is stuck in a silent standoff.
And then finally Elias seems to be done with what he is doing. He steps in between the eye and Juniper as he looks at her in the eyes, "We should go, June. We can talk about when we get home."
When the man breaks view of the eye, all the feelings Juniper had felt about the eye subside in almost an instant. Is it some kind of hypnosis? Or is it something else all together? Either way, the feeling is gone for the moment. Elias starts to lead Juniper away from the eye, but every little glimpse she catches of it on the way out... or rather every glimpse it catches, the feeling starts to return.
With the 'bond' between eye and Juniper broken even for a moment, the blonde is smart enough to hold onto Elias and let him lead her from the place with almost lead filled shoes. "Yes... we..." she agrees distractedly, swallowing against her dry throat. "Just get us home," she says to her dark-haired partner, half demand and half plea.
Once they slip into a bathroom, Elias and Juniper path back to Haven.
Navigating through the museum's vast Egyptian exhibit, Juniper can barely contain her excitement and curiosity for the ancient artifacts surrounding her. Elias, ever attentive, guides their expedition, pointing towards the exhibit housing their object of interest. Once they reach the Indigenous Peoples exhibit, they find the 'Eye of Darkness' housed in a protective case, its mystical presence filling the room.
Juliper's reaction to the eye is visceral; every instinct in her warns of danger. She communicates an unsettling feeling to Elias, describing a potent, negative energy that feels vastly different from the familiar annoyance she associates with magic, including Elias's. To her, this isn't just magic; it feels like a malevolent force seeking to devour life itself. Elias listens but admits he senses nothing unusual, leading him to speculate that the artifact's effects might be specific to Juniper's unique heritage or lineage.
Despite Elias's attempt to downplay his partner's concerns, Juniper's instincts scream louder the longer they remain in the presence of the 'Eye of Darkness.' She feels watched, hunted by an ancient predator that seems to pierce through her very soul. Elias, realizing the seriousness of Juniper's distress, decides it's best to retreat and plans for a more prepared retrieval of the artifact.
As they make their escape, Juniper's connection with the ominous eye eerily fades, suggesting a hypnotic or supernatural influence exerted by the artifact solely within its line of sight. The unease momentarily disappears, only to resurface each time Juniper catches a glimpse of the eye on their way out, reinforcing the mysterious and possibly malevolent nature of the artifact.
Ultimately, feeling the imminent danger and acknowledging the powerful, unknown magic at play, Elias and Juniper hastily make their exit from the museum. They retreat to Haven, deciding to regroup and plan their next steps away from the unsettling and seemingly sentient gaze of the 'Eye of Darkness.' The heist, though momentarily setback, looms on the horizon as they seek to understand and counteract the ancient artifact’s potent and dangerous allure.
(An Eye for art(SRElias):SRElias)
[Fri Oct 11 2024]
On The mean streets of Boston
It is night, about 62F(16C) degrees, There is a waxing gibbous moon.
Together, Elias and Juniper find themselves stepping off the path through the dark forest and they find themselves in front of the Boston Museum of Natural History. The exterior of the Boston Museum of Natural History, now part of the Museum of Science, Boston, was a striking example of 19th-century architecture before it was absorbed into the science-focused institution. While the original building no longer exists, it was located on Berkeley Street in the Back Bay neighborhood. Its exterior was designed in the grand Victorian style, characterized by a blend of brick and stone, with elaborate carvings, arches, and a symmetrical faade. The building had large windows, providing natural light to the interior exhibit spaces, and an imposing entrance marked by columns and stone steps. The detailing included decorative cornices and stone reliefs that reflected the academic and scientific nature of the institution. The museum's architecture reflected its role as a leading center of natural history research and education during its time. Over time, the collections and focus merged into the larger Museum of Science, Boston, which has a more modern, functionalist architectural design suited to its contemporary mission. The current Museum of Science sits on the Charles River, featuring a mix of modernist elements like glass, concrete, and steel in its structure, emphasizing openness and innovation.
Elias, offering his arm out to Juniper, they work their way into the Museum. The entrance to the Museum of Science, Boston, which absorbed the collections of the former Boston Museum of Natural History, is modern and welcoming. As you approach the entrance, youll notice wide steps or ramps leading up to a set of glass doors, framed by large glass panels and metal. The faade around the entrance is clean and minimalistic, with large windows letting in natural light, creating an inviting atmosphere. Above the entrance, you'll likely see banners or signs advertising current exhibits or special events. The entrance area is framed by contemporary architecture with clean lines, and sometimes there are sculptures or interactive exhibits right outside, reflecting the museums focus on science, technology, and innovation. The glass doors open into a spacious lobby filled with light, where ticket counters and information kiosks are located.
"Maybe you're right," Juniper suggests to Elias in a distracted tone as she looks around her with open-eyed interest and just all around gawking. "I should probably get some of this out of my system ahead of time or I'll be painfully distracted when I shouldn't be."
"Yes, when during the big show, we don't want to get distracted. Besides, we need to know exactly where everything is. Nothing ever seems to go as the pictures on the internet look." Elias slips his arm around Juniper's waist as he often does, gesturing over towards one of the doorways which there is an exhibit there which reads 'Egyptian Exhibit', "We have to go through there I believe." He reaches into his pocket and unfolds a map which just seems to be one of the handouts of the Museum's current exhibits, "Through there and into where the eye is." And he turns to look upon Juniper, smiling, "It will be a piece of cake tomorrow." He says in a slightly more hushed tone.
Juniper looks like she needs entirely no convincing to head through the doorways to the Egyptian Exhibit as she takes long strides to match someone' despite her heeled attire this night. Still keen eyed, she tries to take in whatever floor displays they have and accompanying signage as the pair make their way through the exhibit doors that Elias directs. Keeping in the hushed tones, though their conversation as it stands wouldn't sound too awfully incriminating. "Do you think you'll be able to feel it? When you're near I mean?" she wonders thoughtfully. "It won't react to your presence will it?"
Juniper looks like she needs entirely no convincing to head through the doorways to the Egyptian Exhibit as she takes long strides to match Elias's, despite her heeled attire this night. Still keen eyed, she tries to take in whatever floor displays they have and accompanying signage as the pair make their way through the exhibit doors that Elias directs. Keeping in the hushed tones, though their conversation as it stands wouldn't sound too awfully incriminating. "Do you think you'll be able to feel it? When you're near I mean?" she wonders thoughtfully. "It won't react to your presence will it?"
"I think it is one of the featured artifacts right now." Elias offers as he shows the brochure to Juniper with a small smile, "I just don't want any questions where exactly it is. I think it should be easy to find, but when seconds count." And he heads over towards the Exhibit with Juniper.
The Egyptian exhibit at the Museum of Science, Boston, offers an immersive experience that transports visitors to the world of ancient Egypt, with a focus on their remarkable contributions to science, engineering, and daily life. Upon entering, you are greeted by a dimly lit space with soft spotlights illuminating the artifacts, creating a mysterious and reverent atmosphere. The walls are often painted in warm, desert-like tones earthy browns, golds, and sandy beiges evoking the feeling of ancient Egyptian tombs and landscapes. Hieroglyphics and intricate patterns decorate the surroundings, enhancing the authenticity of the space. Throughout the exhibit, visitors can find a variety of fascinating artifacts. Mummy replicas and sarcophagi are displayed, explaining the intricate mummification process and the Egyptians' beliefs about the afterlife. Canopic jars, once used in burial rituals to store internal organs, are showcased, accompanied by descriptions of their symbolic meanings. Ancient tools and technologies highlight Egyptian innovations in areas such as construction, medicine, and astronomy, while stone tablets and papyrus scrolls offer a glimpse into the world of hieroglyphics and early writing. A prominent feature of the exhibit might include a life-sized statue of a pharaoh or an Egyptian deity, like Osiris or Anubis, standing in the center of the room. These statues bring to life the grandeur and power associated with ancient Egyptian rulers and gods. Visitors might also explore realistic replicas of tombs or sections of pyramids, complete with intricate stonework that allows for a closer look at Egyptian architectural brilliance.
"Oh I-," Juniper begins to say with a small, frustrated laugh at Elias. "Honestly, sometimes you do me no favours in what you assume of me." Looking up to make sure she's watching where she's going after peeking at the brochure once more she elaborates. "I didn't mean that it would be hidden and you would need to sense it. I meant it as... would like call to like. Once you're near. As it is, as I assumed, on display." Navigating the Egyptian exhibit with Juniper might prove a little difficult to Elias, as she does break off from him - unable to withstand the allure of looking over the hieroglyphics as taken from a portion of tomb wall. The story it tells, draws her in and requires her attention for more than a fleeting moment.
Following along with Juniper, Elias just grins as he trails with her as she bounces between the displays, "That is a question that we are scouting for answers for right now. Honestly? The eye is something I know very little about. The fact it has the name of Eye of Darkness, probably means it has elements of danger, but at the same time, if it is here, it is likely that it doesn't inherently do it. But someone attuned, it might affect them. I don't feel anything yet, but..." He trails off from his rant, watching the blond woman absorb in the surrounds, "Egyptian magics are fascinating, but I can't say I know a lot of about them. I would ask Kah, since he likely knows a lot about it, but it seems to be a touchy subject for him."
"You think it's touchy?" Juniper asks a little distractedly once more - very belatedly letting her eyes find Elias for his answer after looking over the artworks. A little sheepish grin at least accompanies her glance, as she knows full well that she's splitting her attention and theoretically slowing them down. "Sorry, lead away," she half whispers to the man, linking arms with him once more to try and avoid the lure of ancient feats of engineering.
"I do think it is. I think he was tortured and changed by the Fae." SRElias says to Juniper with a faint shrug as he looks over to the next exhibit section through the next archway, this one is entitled 'Indigious people Exhibit'. He starts making his way over towards the door as he keeps talking, "When Ash was trying to interrogating Kah about his nature magic, Kah got really uncomfortable." And then they step through the archway.
The Indigenous Peoples exhibit at the Museum of Science, Boston, offers a respectful and profound exploration of the rich histories, cultures, and knowledge systems of Native peoples across the Americas. This immersive exhibit highlights the connection between Indigenous peoples and the natural world, blending artifacts, storytelling, and interactive displays to create a compelling narrative of resilience, tradition, and innovation.
At the heart of the exhibit is a stunning centerpiece the 'Eye of Darkness,' a naturally occurring stone with an eerie, mesmerizing appearance that looks like a dark eye. This stone is not only visually striking but also holds deep spiritual significance. Displayed in a protective glass case, the stone has smooth, polished contours, and its dark, glossy surface reveals an eye-like formation at its center. This formation, when lit from different angles, seems to shift and almost watch over the exhibit space, enhancing the mystical atmosphere surrounding it. Indigenous legends tied to the Eye of Darkness are woven into the display. Visitors can learn about the stones importance to various Native cultures, where it has been viewed as a symbol of wisdom, protection, or the all-seeing presence of nature spirits. Detailed plaques describe how Indigenous groups have used stones like this in spiritual practices, storytelling, and as markers of sacred spaces. The stone itself is often accompanied by audio or video interpretations of oral histories, with Indigenous elders sharing stories that have been passed down for generations.
"I do think it is. I think he was tortured and changed by the Fae." Elias says to Juniper with a faint shrug as he looks over to the next exhibit section through the next archway, this one is entitled 'Indigious people Exhibit'. He starts making his way over towards the door as he keeps talking, "When Ash was trying to interrogating Kah about his nature magic, Kah got really uncomfortable." And then they step through the archway.
The Indigenous Peoples exhibit at the Museum of Science, Boston, offers a respectful and profound exploration of the rich histories, cultures, and knowledge systems of Native peoples across the Americas. This immersive exhibit highlights the connection between Indigenous peoples and the natural world, blending artifacts, storytelling, and interactive displays to create a compelling narrative of resilience, tradition, and innovation.
At the heart of the exhibit is a stunning centerpiece the 'Eye of Darkness,' a naturally occurring stone with an eerie, mesmerizing appearance that looks like a dark eye. This stone is not only visually striking but also holds deep spiritual significance. Displayed in a protective glass case, the stone has smooth, polished contours, and its dark, glossy surface reveals an eye-like formation at its center. This formation, when lit from different angles, seems to shift and almost watch over the exhibit space, enhancing the mystical atmosphere surrounding it. Indigenous legends tied to the Eye of Darkness are woven into the display. Visitors can learn about the stones importance to various Native cultures, where it has been viewed as a symbol of wisdom, protection, or the all-seeing presence of nature spirits. Detailed plaques describe how Indigenous groups have used stones like this in spiritual practices, storytelling, and as markers of sacred spaces. The stone itself is often accompanied by audio or video interpretations of oral histories, with Indigenous elders sharing stories that have been passed down for generations. (fixed)
"But what has that got to do with..." Juniper begins to pry but ultimately, she abandons the strain of thought. Instead she turns thoughtful, a pull of her brows illustrating how she searches within for some insight in regards to her strange kin in Kah. Walking quietly with Elias, the pair make their way through the Indigenous displays, weaving through to the true reason for their visit, the stone within a protective glass case. But here is where Juniper's attention turns from being interested in the display to instead being interested by her surroundings. The upper corners of the room for surveillance, the stability of the display itself, its proximity to walls, corners and other sight lines. While there's no action to be had tonight, the blonde is still attempting to map out the room in her mind's eye. Separating from her dark-haired partner, she takes seemingly relaxed and aimless steps around the room and feeling out the physical distances she counts silently in her head.
When Elias approaches the display with the dark eye within the case. The stone itself looks like it is absorbing all the light that touches it. The stone itself doesn't seem like it has any tool marks, almost as if it was just always like it is now and not crafted by human hands. The dark haired man looks back to Juniper, in a hushed tone, "I don't feel anything, it doesn't seem to be calling to me at all. How about you?"
Ask this, Juniper herself doesn't seem to notice any magic coming from the stone. But there is something that she does sense. It is unsettling. Something every ancient and primal, but magic. It hits all those nerves that wolves feel around magic, but somehow this one is different. It is like that stone is somehow the embodiment of death.
Furrowed brows of concentration mark Juniper's face for a little, and it could just be that of deep contemplation of the history of what is shown here to onlookers, or perhaps even to Elias she might seem like she is simply concentrating hard on memorizing details that only she and he are aware of. But then, when he relays to her that he doesn't feel anything, she slides her gaze to someone' face with an expression that goes from simple concentration to deeper concern.
Drawing close to the man, she takes him a little off to the side from some other onlookers in order to murmur close to him. Her normal focus on Elias is broken by fleeting glances continously back to the 'eye' inside the glass. "Every hair on the back of my neck is standing up, Elias, and you don't feel /anything/?" She asks in that hushed, almost hissed tone. "You know that I don't entirely enjoy the smell of magic but yours feels familiar. A... fond annoyance like... the beat of the sun when it's just that little bit too hot. Or the nip of a cold breeze in the cooler months. It's not the most pleasant sensation in the world but it still feels a part of things. Do I make sense?" She chews her lip, going off the rails a little bit in her attempt to explain the way she feels around Elias. "Yours feels like you're drawing on the thread of things. Or life. Of what's around me. What makes me. You spin it, you alter it, but you return in. But this? It feels like it's stealing it. Like it's gone. Destroying." There's a hint of frustration in her voice as the obviously un-arcane one of the pair attempts to convey what her sixth sense is telling her.
Furrowed brows of concentration mark Juniper's face for a little, and it could just be that of deep contemplation of the history of what is shown here to onlookers, or perhaps even to Elias she might seem like she is simply concentrating hard on memorizing details that only she and he are aware of. But then, when he relays to her that he doesn't feel anything, she slides her gaze to Elias's face with an expression that goes from simple concentration to deeper concern.
Drawing close to the man, she takes him a little off to the side from some other onlookers in order to murmur close to him. Her normal focus on Elias is broken by fleeting glances continously back to the 'eye' inside the glass. "Every hair on the back of my neck is standing up, Elias, and you don't feel /anything/?" She asks in that hushed, almost hissed tone. "You know that I don't entirely enjoy the smell of magic but yours feels familiar. A... fond annoyance like... the beat of the sun when it's just that little bit too hot. Or the nip of a cold breeze in the cooler months. It's not the most pleasant sensation in the world but it still feels a part of things. Do I make sense?" She chews her lip, going off the rails a little bit in her attempt to explain the way she feels around Elias. "Yours feels like you're drawing on the thread of things. Or life. Of what's around me. What makes me. You spin it, you alter it, but you return in. But this? It feels like it's stealing it. Like it's gone. Destroying." There's a hint of frustration in her voice as the obviously un-arcane one of the pair attempts to convey what her sixth sense is telling her.
Sounding a touch skeptical as Juniper explains her sensations of what the stone is, but Elias listens before he offers, "Hrmm, interesting... Eating magic? No.. I don't feel that. But I will admit, my understanding of Ancient Wildling is far from perfect, but I know I am on the right track with this. I don't feel any weaker, perhaps it affects.... your bloodline in a special way? Perhaps I will need to work tomorrow on setting up the proper wards for when we retrieve it." The dark haired man slips his arm around Juniper's waist.
Whether it affects Juniper because of her bloodlines or something else, it is unclear right now. What is clear, it is almost like the eye itself is watching her. Watching... Hungrily... It feels like a predator watching its prey, but not part of the primal world but something that has no part in the world at all. As they stand here, the discomfort Juniper feels slowly grows.
With his arms around Juniper's waist, Elias would feel the blonde woman shift and tense, the sensation of a body coiling into readied fight or flight when internal warning bells are going off before the external catches up. There's a hesitation in her as she turns her focus away from Elias fully now, only to stare the eye back with her own gaze. Internally she debates getting closer or not, but for now she just stares back, as if she could discern something from its unfathomable depths.
"Hrmmm... What is wrong my love?" Elias ask Juniper as he gives her a small squeeze, "It is that stone hrmm?" The dark haired man turns his attention towards the eye, but it is clear he is only bothered by the blond haired woman's reaction to it and not so much feeling anything himself. He takes a few steps away from it before noting to Juniper, "Alright, lets head back to Haven. I will have to have a proper way to store it for sure and see if I can find anymore about that object."
He does take a glance around the room, punching something into his phone, murmuring, "Four cameras, some laser sensors... Pretty light. Need to bring in a little outside help, pulling from some old favors."
As Elias continues take quick notes of the security, the eye continues to stare into Juniper's soul. She can almost feel it assessing her and tearing at the outer edges of her sanity. It could be something wrote off as perhaps an overactive imagination, but it very much feels real, to real to be just her imagination. If the abundance of life flowing through most things is light, then this eye is the darkness.
"Elias..." The word, no- the name coming from Juniper's lips is barely formed, and to her own ears sounds somewhere apart from her, like a strange echo in the space around her instead of coming from within her. The tone of her voice though, cannot be mistaken. It is warning, and one laced with a healthy amount of trepidation. She hasn't moved from her spot, squaring off with this thing as if it were only her and it in the room. It may be testing her sanity, but the she-wolf is used to those edges being frayed and mastered, time and time again. Stubborness sets in the angle of her jaw and the hard line of her brow and to Elias it might appear as though she is stuck in a silent standoff.
And then finally Elias seems to be done with what he is doing. He steps in between the eye and Juniper as he looks at her in the eyes, "We should go, June. We can talk about when we get home."
When the man breaks view of the eye, all the feelings Juniper had felt about the eye subside in almost an instant. Is it some kind of hypnosis? Or is it something else all together? Either way, the feeling is gone for the moment. Elias starts to lead Juniper away from the eye, but every little glimpse she catches of it on the way out... or rather every glimpse it catches, the feeling starts to return.
With the 'bond' between eye and Juniper broken even for a moment, the blonde is smart enough to hold onto Elias and let him lead her from the place with almost lead filled shoes. "Yes... we..." she agrees distractedly, swallowing against her dry throat. "Just get us home," she says to her dark-haired partner, half demand and half plea.
Once they slip into a bathroom, Elias and Juniper path back to Haven.