The Geekorium

“How many times have I died?”

“And why is it, that with time and space bending to my will, I still keep forgetting stuff like this?”

{{% voiceinthedark %}}The power of the Torimbalo is not meant to be used by consciousnesses such as yours. The effects can be unpredictable.{{% /voiceinthedark %}}

“So who is the Torimbalo for then?” Rex asked as he wandered around the base of the enormous stone hut.

{{% voiceinthedark %}}It is not a tool for anyone’s use. The power was corrupted and shaped into the Ortrix.{{% /voiceinthedark %}}

“Maybe I can stop that happening,” Rex replied.

{{% voiceinthedark %}}If only.{{% /voiceinthedark %}}

Rex felt a sensation he soon identified as “solidifying”.

As the voice spoke and the other became more visible in front of him, he felt something. A warmth, a wholeness starting in the place he would have called his chest.

“Will I be human?” the thought came unbidden.

{{% voiceinthedark %}}Of course you will{{% /voiceinthedark %}}, answered the voice.

{{% voiceinthedark %}}But you will be more. You will have power beyond what you can imagine. Power that many seek.{{% /voiceinthedark %}}

“Jones,” said Rex.

{{% voiceinthedark %}}Yes.{{% /voiceinthedark %}}

The voice was taking shape inside his mind.

Each time it spoke, Rex imagined he saw a dark form slowly growing clearer in front of him.

{{% voiceinthedark %}}The Torimbalo keeps your soul rooted and whole when you die. Over time you will learn to master your new form and will be able to return to the mortal realm.{{% /voiceinthedark %}}

“You mean like a ghost?” Rex asked incredulously.

{{% voiceinthedark %}}I mean more than mortal.{{% /voiceinthedark %}}

“I don’t know what that means,” said Rex, bewildered.

{{% voiceinthedark %}}I am another such as you.{{% /voiceinthedark %}}

The voice spoke in a grave yet comforting manner.

“Is this the afterlife?” asked Rex, not believing it to be possible.

{{% voiceinthedark %}}Not as you are thinking,{{% /voiceinthedark %}} the voice explained.

{{% voiceinthedark %}}You have cheated death, and this is where your soul resides when you are not visiting the mortal plain.{{% /voiceinthedark %}}

“But how…” began Rex, “but how is this possible?”

{{% voiceinthedark %}}The power of the Torimbalo.{{% /voiceinthedark %}}

Rex’s essence whirled and partially dissipated with the shock. He willed himself back together.

“That again?” he wondered.