Soobin sought out Daemi. She resided by the woodsy archway he had passed under to enter Araz. Daemi certainly stood out amongst everyone in Araz. Daemi was called with two titles; Giver Of Gifts ,as well as The One Who Was Quirky.

Her hair was white and shined in the blue hued light that covered Araz. Her irises were a complete pale blue. It is said that she wasn't a soul nor a person. Someone formed fully from the Lake Of Mist. Daemi was known to be a bit of a Delphic (i.e. someone who saw prophecies like The Fates)  and a bit aloof. She also sported the flowers that grew at the archway in her hair similarly in the form of what would be called the Grecian laurel as crown. 

Daemi approached him with a friendly smile. "기다리고 있었습니다. 수빈아, 선물을 받을 준비가 되었나요?" (I have been expecting you. Are you ready to accept your gift, Soobin ?) Gift ? He was getting  a gift ? "Um, why am I getting a gift ? I haven't done anything." Daemi shook her head, dismissing his doubt & confusion. "That is precisely why you're getting the gift. I can show it to you. Then it is your decision to take it or not."

Soobin had nothing to lose. "I would like to accept the gift." Daemi then silently conjured his gift. A triple edged sword. "Why a sword ? Where did this come from ?", Soobin asked as he hesitated with touching his gift. These questions went unanswered as Daemi gently put the sword in Soobin' hands. 

Oddly, the sword had an aura. It was freezing on the blades, but the handle was warm like the breeze flowing in Araz. Daemi looked dazed as she spoke out a prophecy. One specifically for Soobin. 

Wielder of a tri edge sword, will fully transform as intended... Outsiders will take a threat seriously, & the wielder will shall find peace...

"Is there a sheath for this sword ? I worry I'd cut myself from the sharpness." Daemi slowly came back to reality as to answer his latest question. "The sword doesn't require one. It would only be used in a duel or battle. It will never reveal itself otherwise."

Soobin let a relieved sigh and the sword disguised itself as a simple necklace for himself to wear. "연구소로 돌아가야겠어요. 제가 너무 오래 간 것 같아요." (I should head back to the institute. I fear I've been gone too long.) Daemi nodded in agreement. Soobin had been in Araz long enough. 

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Soobin was walked back through the archway by Daemi. He felt more trusting of the lake & walked straight into it. Fully descended in the mist. The lake itself traveled him back to the Circle Of Houses. It was now afternoon in Monzara. He had come to the lake in the early hours of morning when he left.

Soobin was completely unaware of his transformation. He did notice the stares from other students of the institute as he made his way up to the Hades House tower. Upon entering the dormitory he was pinned to the wall by Yeonjun harshly. "당신은 누구시죠? 여기는 어쩐 일이에요?" (Who are you ? What are you doing here ?) Why was Yeonjun acting like he didn't recognize him ? Soobin responded, "It's me, Soobin. I live here." They locked eyes, but it still felt as if Yeonjun wasn't seeing what he should have. He didn't see Soobin as himself. 

"수빈 씨, 정말 당신이에요? 당신 좀 달라 보이네요." (Is that really you, Soobin ? You look different.) Soobin scoffed, "What do you mean ?" Beomgyu, Taehyun, & Huening Kai weren't at the dorm fortunately. There was no telling of how they'd react. Yeonjun brought Soobin in front of a mirror, "Can't you see yourself ? You didn't look like this yesterday."

It was true. Soobin, in fact was different. His hair was now half silver. As silver as the moon could look reflected upon water. And half black as it always had been. The black almost looked as if it had a deep blue tint to it. One eye remained blue & the other was completely white. "Wow...", was all Soobin could muster to say after looking at himself. 

He thought back to Aria. Aria was so far the only successful fusion until now. "What is this, Soobin ? Why do you look like this ?" Yeonjun overall was confused seeing his friend in this state. It honestly seemed wicked. No other person in Monzara could look like this to his knowledge. "I did it...My trust wasn't misplaced..." 

Yeonjun quickly understood what he meant. Before Soobin had time to counteract the spell he was simply under a sleep containment spell. It trapped him in his slumber. He wouldn't wake unless who cast the spell lifted it. 

Then Yeonjun made his way to speak with the others...