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“What would you like to know first?” the Vioz asked them.

“You can ask first,” she said to Kyoya. “I already know a lot.”

"What are these affinities you spoke of? Are they just elements shades can use or are they personalities?" He asked him.

(I gotta go. I'll be back in thirty)

“An affinity is a shade’s easiest genre or area of magic that they can learn naturally, and is usually tied to the first spells a witch casts as a child. Most find that they can expand their horizons with training, patience, and practice over time, but hardly any will develop the same level of skill in more than one affinity.
“Affinities aren’t personalities, but they have a major influence in behavior and mood swings. As a witch trains, they find that the worst quality traits their affinity has manifests itself. This could mean a witch seasonally attuned to summer would usually be bold and persistent could grow harsh and spiteful when triggered. It's like they have a different person that comes out, and they can't control what they do, but there is a way they can overcome said person.”

(Okay. ^^ )

Now Moon was interested. Her mother hadn't had time to explain this to her before she died.

"So, I assume that means Moon here has an Ice affinity? I've never seen her use anything besides ice so far. So far, she's been really sweet and kind, but during fight against the Mad King she was terrifying. Sort of like winter, it's a beautiful, but deadly season." Kyoya added, seemingly understanding what he's saying.

"So she's a seasonal centered in winter," Blake recapped. "Each witches' trigger varies, though, so no one can say much on that. And having those opposite personas fits in with her affinity since the time of year is paradoxical."

"The Mad King had said a few offensive things about her people and her grandparents, so I assume those are her triggers." Kyoya said.

"Anger and aggression," he agreed.

"You said a witch can overcome her personality," the teen said. "How?"

Kyoya stayed silent, curious for an answer regarding that as well.

"..Explaining the answer is hard to do. It's a process we all find on our own. I know that sounds like a cheesy fortune cookie or something, but it's true."

"Can't you give me a hint?" she insisted.

"I'm sorry, but shades are forbidden from telling witches anything about it. Those who are told aren't considered real shades anymore as the struggle makes experiences to empower us all, but those who can't get past it usually succumb to the dark magics. The other sides can be very persuading and break strong wills if you have weak self-esteem. We often refer it as the persona taking complete control."

"Well, whatever it takes, we'll do what we can to see that you overcome your personality, Moon." Kyoya said, smiling at Moon. "I suppose we both have a lot of looking inside ourselves to do from here on out."

(The bus is about to leave, I'll be back whenever I get home )

"Right," she nodded with a smile.

Unknown by Kyoya and Moon, Blake kept hidden the truth about the other persona. It wasn't all that different than what he had told them, but it wasn't all right.

As they came to the top of the dune, a mausoleum came into view. It was made of dark grey marble, and was bare from any decorations beside a flower painted on the doors. The petals were the same shade as Moon's eyes when she used magic, not matching anything else on Earth. The plant was a cross of a rose and ivy.

(Otayz.)

"Beautiful...absolutely beautiful." Kyoya said, his eyes were sparkling at the sight, "So, the Ruby lies here?" The ring was glowing a soft bronze color, it was fairly unnoticeable.

The shade nodded. "That's the place."

The witch furrowed her brow, her hand reaching for the bracelet she'd taken from the king. "I draw the same flower all the time."

"Perhaps this is your grandparents's final resting place?" Kyoya said, "Maybe the old bastard was lying about killing them..."

“Only the original shade settlers were put inside,” Blake said. “If you tell me their names, I’ll know if they are or not.”

“Sarah Meyers and Elijah Kane.” Hope twinkled in her eyes as she waited with baited breath.

“Meyers, and Kane… No, I’m afraid there’s no one by those names.”

"Sorry for getting your hopes up, Moon..." Kyoya felt bad for bringing it up, looking a bit down.

“It’s fine,” she reassured him.

“Let’s get going,” Blake suggested gently. “The sun’s going to set in a few hours, and we have a long way to go back to town.”

"Right. The ring's glowing brighter, so we're getting closer to it." Kyoya said, perking up a bit.