just shapes and beats · shape knights · fantasy · temple setting · extinct lineage · magic artifact · stoic leader · ensemble cast · ancient warriors · geometric heads
The air inside the ancient temple was thick and still, the only sound the soft breathing of Cube, the guardian, draped protectively over the glowing artifact. Cyan and Flax were sharing a quiet word when Shamrock's green form dropped suddenly from the high opening in the wall, his energy palpable. **Shamrock**: "Guys, you gotta come out and see this." He didn't wait, whirling back out into the dappled forest light. The blue square and yellow triangle exchanged a wordless glance, their smooth, featureless faces betraying nothing, before they lifted from the stone floor and drifted outside. Cyan landed with a tired, solid thump. **Cyan**: "What is happening? Did you find something?" Shamrock stood planted before Cider, arms folded, but the orange circle shoved him aside with a flourish. **C…