The Gardens of Aegis

by Lorthalis of Crows


Prologue: Captain, we have a critical failure in the rhododendrons!

Tranquility. Peace. Harmony.

These are often the words outsiders think of to describe the Gardens of Aegis. Low hanging leaves flow with willow curtains as flowers sway beneath them. Neat stone paths slide and bridge across the garden, never obtruding but always there. Shades flit about the garden, running ghostly hooves across plants at random. the move in concert, dancing gracefully.

That's what outsiders see.

"Aaaaaah! Quick, spin the bloom! Move power to the central willow!" In reality, its more like an eternally crashing ship. "Loosing life on the central rhododendron!"
"Use the backup!" A bush begins to smolder."We can't! It hasn't been repaired yet!" The smell of smoke permeates the garden
"But- but what can we do?!" Embers glow dimly among the leaves.
"Life has reached 0% in primary containment! The ember flare, scrambling up the bush.
"He's loose! He's loose! He's lo-" Flames hungrily engulf the garden.
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++Hello Wardens~! I'm baaaaack~!++

Days since last prison break: 0