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[hailsfromjudecca]

[1]


[You are an ally of Anghel's, and have stumbled upon something truly dangerous. Perhaps it is evidence of a powerful ally's plans to betray the group. Or maybe it's the existence of a horrific Riftdweller nearby. In any case, it would be wise to leave and alert others, because there is no way just you two will suffice to bring whatever it is down.

Too bad Anghel doesn't seem to agree.]

The time to strike has come! It is fortunate we were granted knowledge of The One Who Seeks To End All! Quickly, we must go forth to do battle!

[2]


[It's some kind of social event; either a formal occasion with knights dragged along to show good will or maybe even a simple festival in town where folks are going to unwind from their usual duties.

Anghel is currently in the shadows, looking fairly uncomfortable. It might be a good idea to get him out and about before he becomes a part of the wall itself.]

[3]


[One moment everything was going just as usual. The next, Anghel has started clutching at his chest as though in pain. It's not unusual for the youth to suddenly claim his Crimson Breast has begun to ache, but this is probably the first time he's begun laughing, and rather darkly at that.]

Heh.... Hahahaha...!

((OOC: For some extra fun, feel free to have your character under the influence of Anghel's hallucinogenic pheromones.))

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[faustian_whispers]

[She would not be a good priestess if she couldn't hone in on times when she is needed!]

Excuse me, are you at all well? Do you require assistance?

O-oh. You're laughing, that means that you are all right, right?

[She looks a bit confused.]

[hailsfromjudecca]

[Just as suddenly, the laughter cuts off and he's back to grimacing in pain.]

No-! Be silent, fiend! This is my body...! I will not let you take it!

[He turns to Alessia.]

Please... M'lady, it has become dangerous.

[faustian_whispers]

[Does she understand danger? Not in the slightest. She shakes her head quickly.]

Let me help you. I hate to see one suffer so.

[hailsfromjudecca]

This... is no ailment that can be healed so easily. [His eyes narrow as his hand tightens to a fist over his heart.] Damn this creature within me-!

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[rydiaofmist]

[Festival time! Probably something like this]

You know, you make yourself even more of a target if you stand there looking like that.

[Says the woman with bright green hair. At least she has a cloak on?]

[hailsfromjudecca]

[He somehow shrinks back into the wall even more, his wings tightly furled against his back.]

Someone like me should not even be permitted to enjoy these festivities.

[rydiaofmist]

And yet here you are. Funny how that works.

Let me guess: Someone made you come.

[hailsfromjudecca]

That... might have been the case.

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[force_and_style]

Oh cut that out. Nobody likes a drama queen.

[hailsfromjudecca]

[He does double over again, although now he's back to gasping painfully.]

Y... You! The Evil Lord Mortiferas, leader of the Mortuorum Vivorum...!

[He struggles to bring his sword to bear.]

...My Crimson Breast pains me, but... I cannot allow The Bringer of the End to distract me from a foe such as you-!

[force_and_style]

You've got to be kidding me. Look, kid, I'm a lich. That means I'm a powerful sorcerer, with absolutely none of the disadvantages. I could go into detail, but right up there at the top of the chart is that I'm not gonna be taken down by a guy who can't lift his sword.

[hailsfromjudecca]

No matter how small the chance, I will not allow you to spread your evil!

Have at you! Dark Void Shockwave!

[With a swing of his blade, his attack is... Exactly what it says on the tin. Have a dark shockwave coming your way, Xykon!]

[force_and_style]

Wait, is that negative energy?

[Either way, Xykon can't be arsed to dodge...]

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[anemos_enigma]

Er. Right. ...Let us return to, ah, gather reinforcements at once.

[It was hard not to speak so formally when Anghel was.]

[hailsfromjudecca]

There is no time. We must strike first, before it is able to do harm to others!

[...There... aren't really others around but it's the thought that counts.]

[anemos_enigma]

...The, ah, One Who Seeks to End All would probably include the two of us in the, er, 'all' part of that title. I think, at our current power, it would succeed.

[hailsfromjudecca]

I have escaped the Eternal Prison of Ice once. If I must free myself a second time, it is no matter. I will see to it that this Black Demon is slain!

[anemos_enigma]

A-At least let's go stock up on some supplies...

[hailsfromjudecca]

Were you not listening before, Warrior of the Windswept Lands? We cannot afford to tarry!

[anemos_enigma]

...
...
...

[That is not the glow of mind-reading, no. Ignore it.]

You're going to go on ahead even if I don't go with you, aren't you.

[hailsfromjudecca]

If I must fight it alone... I will not shy away from my duty.

[Reckless is an understatement when it comes to this guy.]

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[bejustorbedead]

No. We pull back, this is a Megadeath-class Riftspawn. We would at least need Sir Badguy's regiment, and most likely Lady Megaera's unit as well to take it down.

[Ky responds calmly, giving Angheal a steely look]

[hailsfromjudecca]

Apostle of Heavenly Thunder, surely we cannot risk the lives of the innocent to this beast?

[bejustorbedead]

That is why we fall back - rescue those we can, throwing our men at it right now will lead to more deaths...

and please stop calling me that.

[hailsfromjudecca]

You would leave this Black Demon to its devices?

[Tch...]

I suppose... The words of an Apostle of Heavenly Thunder must be heeded. But the thought of leaving this creature alive for a moment longer-!

[bejustorbedead]

Listen well - fighting now means everyone here dies. The Regiment, the civilians, anyone else in it's path. I understand your frustration, but you have to think of the logistics. You cannot save people if you die.

[hailsfromjudecca]

[He grimaces at the thought. The creature is enough to make him rage with righteousness!!]

I... suppose that is true. It pains me to flee from battle, but I am no fool to turn down the advice of an Apostle.

[bejustorbedead]

[He scans the horizon, and runs off]

This way, we can beat it to the village and get everyone to safety! I'll contact the other regiment to rendezvous at Crescent hill and we can plan our assault there.

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[toliveistoprotect]

[He just stand there and watch, quietly analysing the situation.]

Amused?

[hailsfromjudecca]

[He continues to chuckle for a bit, up until his expression switches again to one of pain as he grasps once more at his chest.]

F-Fiend... I will not allow you to take over my body-!

[toliveistoprotect]

Demonic possession.

[Regardless of intentions, good or bad, being possessed by demons aren't always safe.]

What do you intend to do about him?

[The question is directed at Anghel. Show him your resolve, Fallen Angel of Judecca.]

[hailsfromjudecca]

...It is a cross I must bear. If I could I would remove him in a moment, but doing so may bring about the End as we know it.

[toliveistoprotect]

[Such a thing may be true, or an utter delusion. Yamato wouldn't know, unless he have some of SP's sorcerers study the case.]

So you choose to bear a burden, knowing he could break out at any moment. If your strength of will ever falters.

[hailsfromjudecca]

...There was a time I fell to madness due to its influence. And for that, I was sealed away. However... during the time I spent in the Cage of Ice, I regained myself and have held back that Demon of Blood since.

There is something here I must do. I cannot allow this Demon to prevent me from my cause.

[toliveistoprotect]

And what is your cause?

[hailsfromjudecca]

To defeat the Calamitous Sorcerer, Wallenstein before he can bring about the End.

[toliveistoprotect]

I haven't heard of such a man before.

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[proto_riot]

[Or, join him. Anghel's not the only one trying to hide from the socializing- Sol's pressed against the wall as well, the only light coming from the glow at the end of his cigarette.]

..Stupid. Hate this shit. Should just ditch. [He mutters, along with a few other spat explitives along the same lines.]

[hailsfromjudecca]

[You can hardly see his wings furled tightly at his back, drawn in as much as possible so he can back even further into the shadows. Similarly, he is mumbling quite a bit to himself, looking rather tense.]

I should not be allowed these pleasures... One of my kind should not be allowed here...

[proto_riot]

[Sol pauses to glance at the little bird, a lip curling before he snorts away a plume of smoke.]

Don't see what's so damn pleasurable 'bout being stuck with a bunch of political stiffs.