Words of the Constant

but I am not the little doll you once knew.

You were right, Blacksmith.

Ye haven't a clue what's coming

Something special, no doubt!

Shall I spoil it for ye?

I mustn't!

Ye'll have to wait 'til we're complete!

Patience, friends!

PATIENCE.

"A Task Complete"

Ooooh scandalous!

Well that was tragic...

It's a confession...

Yeah, only two of them died!

HA HA HA HA HA!

I scarce would believe it,

had I not witnessed the raising

of this impenetrable labyrinth myself.

Ever kind, Elytra, Queen's Shieldbearer

and our sagacious Overseer.

We thank thee for thy guidance

through these many years we have been so blessed to serve

How many molts have passed in this service?

...

Not near enough for so worthy a task.

'Twas the last stone, cut and set.

An arduous and clandestine charge,

from the very pharynx of our Queen Herself.

Hail Metheus!

Hail Metheus!

... Yes, hail Metheus.

Ever may She reign.

My dear friends, for your sacrifice,

you have Her thanks, and mine as well.

No thanks are needed,

save the privilege of the task completed,

Worn down to the tarsals,

and a swift return home to my brood.

If hive and home are naught but dust and ashes now.

A joyous homecoming awaits you both.

But first,

allow me the honor of raising a chalice to you,

and to the impossible task you have completed.

You honor us too greatly, Elytra.

Permit us to raise a chalice to you first.

The vintage...

'tis strong...

countless times over,

it burns...

Visionist!