2024-06-27 - Every word just echoes, And the empty world sings

Rocranth.

It sounded... pretentious. Then again, so did the owner of the name.

Rocranth was the first to call out, to announce his name to the clutch, but he was quickly followed by others. Polaris wondered what had brought on this sudden need to declare. Had Rocranth only just discovered his name? Or did everyone now feel it was time to share theirs?

Polaris already knew their name. They had known it for quite some time, but hadn't thought to shout it out to those around them. Their name had come to them slowly and quietly. They hadn't needn't to create it or reach for it. It had just thrummed through them, a low murmur for a time that gradually became more present and solidified in their mind. It was nothing grand or explosive, it had been a very contented feeling.

Polaris resettled themselves, shifting to a more comfortable position while they waited for a pause to share their own name.

I am Auth.