It basically means to us in America you follow the people we need arrested for various crimes and then once we know if said crimes are true you take them back to the Sanctuary now it sounds easy maybe but surprisingly it isnt because you have to stay ingognito
Well. That's convenient then. *swims towards the beach, the horse still following* HOW CAN THAT THING BREATHE UNDER THE WATER. *surfaces, breathing deeply, wading in and running across the sand, soaking wet as the horse takes off behind her* aaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH *runs faster* Go away, Pegasus! Shoo! Vamanos! Vale!
First, I would like to point out that, although none of you have witnessed this, I am quite adept at blending into any crowd of people. Second, perception filters are exceedingly easy to create in the minds of anyone who is not a sensitive. Third, I can easily shift into something as small as a spider or fly, or a pigeon in New York City. Those are only a few of the methods I can utilize to, as you say, spy. I would like to point out also that while I was under Mevolent's control, I entered your home and waited in the center of your living room for almost an hour without your ever noticing my presence until I revealed myself, at which point you were barely able to defend yourself.
*runs into the stable, running into the Pegasus' stall, and it follows her* *swirls around and runs out, closing it behind her and it begins to buck* *locks it, looking at it from the ourside* Now... What got you... All fired up? *bends over* WHEEEEEW
I spend great lengths of time in your presence. I do not exhibit hostility towards you in any way. If that is not proof enough for you, tell me what is. I cannot allow you to look inside my mind for fear of it driving you mad, so what would you want from me?
*touches the horse's head with her hand, feeling its energy, coiled up inside of it like a spring. The Pegasus slowly puts it's head against hers as she begins to straighten its energy out* Now... What made you like this? *rubs it's neck*
There, apparently, will not be a long speech about my definition of a spy. The page keeps reloading...
In a sentence, though, spies aren't incognito, not really. They're known, but not as what they are. That was two sentences, and I'm not sure it made much sense, but oh well.
I believe I understood that, Fabienne. You would be referring to things like acting as a double agent or undercover infiltration, correct? For example, an average factory worker who sneaks into the safe while no one is looking to steal a recipe. Was that what you were attempting to say? My condolences in regards to the constantly reloading page.
*sighs, letting go of it's mane as it gently nips at her face* Right... *kisses his nose then leaves the stable into the cooler air* Ah, now I am tired... *knees buckle and she falls against a tree* ah... Exercise
I am uncomfortable around you, that is true, though that is only because you have proven yourself to be unpredictable in a way that I find somewhat disturbing, not because I hate you. And I am sorry, but that discomfort will not fade on my command.
I just wish I could stop you feeling that way but I guess I can't I mean you know what I saw in the Mirror of Erised and I guess I know deep down that I never will be allowed to have that ever and I guess it's partly my own fault for being so unpredictable
*gets on her knees, drawing a portal, activating it, and stumbling through to Nye's medical office, the room practically pitch black* Nyyyyyeeeeee! Hellooooo? *wanders around, pulling out a flashlight*
*flies in on pegasus* Zaf, you kissed him. Totally without warning. That's enough to make a normal person really uncomfortable. Also, I'd say a majority of it is my fault, actually... Not that I really did anything- well, I didn't try to do anything, but... You know what I'm getting at. He'll never have what he saw, either, and neither will Adra, so at least you're not alone.
In my experience, Zafira, life is predominantly cruel. Endings are very rarely any sort of happy. I cannot control my emotions any more than you can yours.
Hey, Fabi! *hugs* It has, hasn't it? I guess I just got bored without you guys. Not sure how long I'll be here for- maybe the rest of the night, maybe only a few minutes. It depends. *shrugs* Anyway.
*looks at Spectrum* Hey, look, it's amulets. That was really clever, Fabi!
Yeah life sucks and at least I know it'll never happen *lets shadows choke a monster and kill it* I wish it would but none of us can change totally maybe one day I don't know just maybe only maybe
Can I ask everybody a question, just to ask it? What should you do if you fall in love with somebody- like, legitimately in love with them- and they die? What's the right thing to do? Dry the tears and move on, try to keep an open heart and find someone else, or just...? I don't know, something else? Ideas?
*hears a groaning from down the hallway* *runs down to where it is and sees a Mage, bleeding with his ribs poking through his skin* SHH ... *behins to bandage him, but he grabs her hand* Mage: Run. What? What is it? Mage: *eyes wide, terrified* The devil himself... *begins to speak but his head lolls, and he is very much dead* *harsher* Mara!
This is assuming you were never in a romantic relationship with said dead person, just that you fell in love with them. You were just afraid to tell them until it was too late, and you knew they would never feel the same way anyway. Ideas?
Well I had experience and the best thing is yes to grieve but if you grieve forever you miss oppurtunities and you need to go on in life no matter what and it is hard but if you dwell in the past you'll be stuck there
Ok... Now, same situation, but assume that the person died before you were born. But you read all of their writing and all about their life, and you just fall hopelessly in love with them. What do you do then?
Zaf, have you read my stories? "Everybody knows that everybody dies."
Aretha has actually never written a story with a happy ending. Ever. It is quite an impressive record, actually. But do keep in mind how difficult I am to kill.
Everybody knows that everybody dies and no one knows it like the Doctor..
*something large slams into her from behind, and she touches the ground and a hole opens up* *smacks against the floor, far below* *looks up, to see a wriggling man beast , skewered through hi back, whimpering like a hurt puppy dog. His eyes were sharp and his eyes were... Crazed* *weakly laughs, and hears a dripping sound- blood. Her blood* *glances down to see a pool of blood puddling underneath her stomach, a pole driven theough her side* No...
*falls on her side, tears squirming from her eyes, and she knew she was fading. Fast. * *a cough gurgles up in her mouth and she touches the metal, snapping the back in half* *slowly, painfully pulls on it, with no avail*
Bye Mara! Bye Snow! *sidestepps lunge* I know. I've been that way before. As I said earlier, none of you have seen my dark side, and you never will. Unless I actually do lose it, in which case you'll read some story on the news about a crazy girl from Connecticut skinning and gutting some people with her teeth. Basically, it's not going to happen. ;p But I actually have no control over my stories, my characters, or my endings. So I have no idea what will happen at any given moment. I don't wake up one day and decide I am going to kill off so-and-so. It just happens. Sorry. Except I'm not actually sorry. I am sorry for not being sorry, however.
(Adra, Niccolo and I are only ignoring you because we don't know what you're doing. But as he said, if you want to ask for help, you just have to think.
*another beast jumps through the hole, landing above her, staring its big meaty eyes into hers, black dark orbs* *screams as voices full her mind, screaming, shouting, suffering*
You havent the slightest idea how insane I will go if I lose Niccolo he actually is probably the only person of the opposite gender thats is alive that can make me smile and even if i know i probably never will be with him due to things i cant help i do not want to lose him
*waves lazily* *the monster grabs her coat lapels, pulling the pole out and she screamed, gut-wrenching, blood-curling scream, as he slings her over his shoulder, scaling the wall and through the hole as the other falls limp*
*the creature walks to an auditorium, throwing her onto the floor, next to a few other bodies* Creature: the sacrifice is ready, my lord...
Some have to see to believe it Others are blind, yet can feel it The flame burns thick as a wick Dwelling darkness inside Of the withering minds
Is this the part where we start our lives
What a sight for the sore eyes It's getting colder in here It's sobering To see them shuffle to the back of the line While they suffer in fear The mark that was made was so clear
Quivering thoughts now surround you Engulfed by the tides that we undo The ties that hold shadows at bay are bound and undone All but the one
Here comes the part where we start our lives.
What a sight for the sore eyes It's colder in here It's sobering To see them shuffle to the back of the line While they suffer in fear The mark that was made was so clear
On the edge I stand, preparing to go But I feel I've already been here
What a sight for the sore eyes It's colder in here It's sobering To see them shuffle to the back of the line While they march in with fear, The marks that were made are so clear
So why does nothing make us want to try? You're too close to look behind. Just one touch You could change so much
*a creature enters the room, standing tall* I am Nero, humans. A demon. You are our sacrifice. *opens a book and begins to chant as the circle lights up, lights beginning to cover them and Adra falls over, eyes fluttering*
Um... Back to my earlier question about falling in love with someone who's dead- what if they died before you were born? And you read all their writing and all about their life and just fell in love with them? What should you do then?
*coughs* Nero: *the knife is absorbed and he stands there, bemused* ah, Niccolo Croatoan. To what do I owe the pleasure? Don't try to save them. They're my sacrifices, and if you take one step inside that circle, you /will/ be turned to dust.
So am I to assume you will simply absorb whatever I throw at you? Very well. What exactly do you hope to accomplish with this, and how do you know my name? *attempts to lift people in circle off of the ground and then out of the circle with air* (Tell me whether or not that works, please.)
Nero: *laughs heartily* I am a demon, Croatoan. there are numerous things I am more than capable if doing. And are you joking? You sir, are very famous in the Underworld. The things you have done...Many of my comrades look up to you, But I see you as an equal, I suppose.
Nero: *glances at Aretha Tesla* Miss Tesla, named after one of humanities best inventors. I enjoyed stealing his soul. It tasted wonderful. And for Miss Fabi S. they're sacrifices. He goes by many names. Mephistopholes, Lucifer, the Devil... But he, in an essence, is Chaos. Darkness. The original sin.
*smiles warily* Then you must prefer my other names. Or do you like to watch me struggle against my own sadism? Either way, it hardly matters. Sacrifices for what purpose? As Fabienne asked, why do you need them?
*face darkens* You... You stole his soul? You ate the soul of Nikola Tesla? *face darkens even more, body begins to shake lightly* *whispers darkly* I'll kill you for that.
Nero: *chuckles* We enjoy your struggles, this is true. As much as your other true names enjoy us to-excuse my pun- death, we find your own consciousness the most amusing. Now if you'll excuse me. *picks up his book, his eyes like voids as he continues the spell*
*takes shuddering breath* *digs fingernails into arm* *closes eyes and breathes deeply for a few seconds* *calms down* *opens eyes again and takes a few steps closer* (still not threatening or attacking, just advancing)
Nero: *pauses* Of course, that would work, but I can not assure that you can live. *gestures to his brothers* Their strength doesn't match mine, but together... *grins* Together they are an unstoppable force
Nero: *glances at Fabi and Aretha, waving his hands, and they disappear, landing a few miles outside of town* they're annoying... Now, Mr. Croatoan. Of course they are able to be broken. Only fear can open it. Fear, desperation... It shouldn't be that hard. *waves his hands and Fabi and Aretha land in the center of the circle*
*would tell Fabi not to try it if I could read her mind* *cannot read Fabi's mind* *does not tell Fabi not to do it because I can't read her mind*
((Is the being absolutely terrified doing anything at all? Because I'm still absolutely terrified. Sorry for all the questions- just things we need to know.))
*opens eyes* *takes amulets* *is still terrified* Fabi? W-what are you going to do? *breath hitches for no apparent reason* *continues to take quick, shallow breaths* Adra! What... *sees wound from metal bar* Oh, God, I have to close that... *wipes some of Adra's blood onto finger* *licks finger* *Adra's wound begins to scab over*
I'm going to go to the library. If it works, you can whisper the name of one of our friends (this is meant to be hers, actually) and you'll appear in the same spot I am. But the teleportation only works in one direction. Actually, that was a lie, it works both ways, so I'll be back here if I can. I'm almost certain it would kill me on my way in, though, if not on my way out.
Nero: Very well then. I won't try to stop you, however. I like a fair fight. I like to start, allowing my opponent to have hope. I like to watch it slowly fade from their eyes. *glances at his watch* And that's my cue. Don't worry, we have already hit four other sanctuaries around the world, we can live without this one. *laughs* I will be seeing you, pet. *turns into a dark shadow and speeds away, blinking out of existence*
*disintegration slows until everyone has a hold of each other's hands or arms, then drastically speeds up* *one part of the floor under the circle crumbles away* *disintegration stops* I shall continue whenever you ask it of me, Fabienne.
*circle is broken (why not? It just saves us time)* *rushes forward, grabs Aretha's shoulder, everyone appears in a grassy field surrounded by a forest bordering a pond that they do not recognize* *teleports self back to room*
(So you just lost too much blood? Ok. I just got confused because I clotted it, but it makes sense that you would have died from blood loss anyway. Ok then.) *starts directing people into the forest* *notices Adra is dead* *trembles for a few moments, tears start to fall down face* *takes breath, straightens up, wipes tears away, continues to direct people* *leads everyone to small cabin in the woods* *lets people start to patch themselves up* *walks back to Adra, sinks to knees and begins to sob*
*drifts to where Aretha and co. are, floating down next to them* *sighs, touching her own face* I died... By a bloody pole. If I can't get drunk in the afterlife I'm going to have words.
(Adra, everybody else is in the log cabin in the forest- I just came out next to your body to cry. xp) (Darn it, this is actually making me really sad...)
*laughs* No. They won't let me in. SO I'm stuck here with you lot. *glances down* I wanted to go... I saw my mom, and my dad. They were waiting for me. They always had been, always will. My friends, too. They all want me with them.
*frowns* but I can't go.
And besides, demons? This is rich! As f I would miss out on this
*gets up and wipes tears, assuming a fighting stance* Darn it! *casts worried glance at ghost-Adra* They already ate everybody! And I don't suppose I can run... *runs and backs self up against tree* That'll have to do, I guess.
Demons: *each one begins to shift, into humanoids. Faces. Man. Women. Children. People who Niccolo/Alastair have killed. They begin to scream in torment, replaying their last moments, the moments before they died*
*lets out involuntary gasp* Oh my God... They... *tears well up in eyes* Oh God... *whispers to self* I'm so sorry... *takes deep breath and raises head, wiping tears again*
*one demon steps forward, shifting into Aretha. Around her a scene forms, a bright summer's day. She's having a picnic with her friends and enjoying herself, happy*
And stakes, if driven into, well, the cavity where their hearts would be, it drives them from their vassals and they are wounded, if you will, for a time being while they have to go seek another vassal
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*swims as the horse dives* WHAT THE HELL
*resurfaces, taking a deep breath, and dives back down*
It basically means to us in America you follow the people we need arrested for various crimes and then once we know if said crimes are true you take them back to the Sanctuary now it sounds easy maybe but surprisingly it isnt because you have to stay ingognito
*speaks in Adra's mind* If you would like me to assist you at any time, you need only think.
*says out loud* Regardless of what is common, I do not hate you, Zafira.
Fabienne, are you still here?
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I am writing a long speech about my idea of espionage, but yes, I am here.
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That sounds simple enough, Zafira. Thank you for the offer- I shall take that into consideration.
I shall ask once more- would anyone like the dedication?
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*tilts head* Niccolo if you could prove that to me I would be amazed not many people can
You ded Coco! Coco ded!
Well. That's convenient then. *swims towards the beach, the horse still following*
HOW CAN THAT THING BREATHE UNDER THE WATER.
*surfaces, breathing deeply, wading in and running across the sand, soaking wet as the horse takes off behind her*
aaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH *runs faster*
Go away, Pegasus!
Shoo!
Vamanos!
Vale!
*runs past Zaf* NOOOOO ONE HATESSS YOUUUUUUUU
*runs more around the buildings*
First, I would like to point out that, although none of you have witnessed this, I am quite adept at blending into any crowd of people. Second, perception filters are exceedingly easy to create in the minds of anyone who is not a sensitive. Third, I can easily shift into something as small as a spider or fly, or a pigeon in New York City. Those are only a few of the methods I can utilize to, as you say, spy. I would like to point out also that while I was under Mevolent's control, I entered your home and waited in the center of your living room for almost an hour without your ever noticing my presence until I revealed myself, at which point you were barely able to defend yourself.
#ChaseForBook9
*runs into the stable, running into the Pegasus' stall, and it follows her* *swirls around and runs out, closing it behind her and it begins to buck*
*locks it, looking at it from the ourside*
Now... What got you... All fired up?
*bends over* WHEEEEEW
Yes and tortured me to near death whilst at it but I didnt need you to prove you are able I meant prove that you dont hate me
I spend great lengths of time in your presence. I do not exhibit hostility towards you in any way. If that is not proof enough for you, tell me what is. I cannot allow you to look inside my mind for fear of it driving you mad, so what would you want from me?
#ChaseForBook9
Niccolo you could do whatever you want to prove it to me and don't worry I dont want to be in your head so do whatever you want
*touches the horse's head with her hand, feeling its energy, coiled up inside of it like a spring. The Pegasus slowly puts it's head against hers as she begins to straighten its energy out*
Now... What made you like this? *rubs it's neck*
There, apparently, will not be a long speech about my definition of a spy. The page keeps reloading...
In a sentence, though, spies aren't incognito, not really. They're known, but not as what they are. That was two sentences, and I'm not sure it made much sense, but oh well.
#ChaseForBook9
I asked you to tell me because I do not know what I ought to do, Zafira. I fail to understand why you would think that I hate you to begin with.
#ChaseForBook9
Just to say, tomorrow and the day after I might not be on Blogland, I'm going to Belfast and I'll have no wifi :)
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I...Niccolo I just wish you werent so uncomfortable around me I can see it how you're well afraid I guess
I believe I understood that, Fabienne. You would be referring to things like acting as a double agent or undercover infiltration, correct? For example, an average factory worker who sneaks into the safe while no one is looking to steal a recipe. Was that what you were attempting to say? My condolences in regards to the constantly reloading page.
#ChaseForBook9
*sighs, letting go of it's mane as it gently nips at her face* Right... *kisses his nose then leaves the stable into the cooler air*
Ah, now I am tired... *knees buckle and she falls against a tree* ah... Exercise
Okay Mara, see you when you're back [hugs] Have fun!
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Yes, similar to that.
[Shrugs]
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*hugs Fabi* Thanks :)
I'm going to the Titanic Museum XD
Lol, 'Reas-ons why Dan's a faaaail! (yay!)'
Guys I'm becoming obsessed with something again I mean what. :P
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[Walks over to Adra]
You alright?
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I am uncomfortable around you, that is true, though that is only because you have proven yourself to be unpredictable in a way that I find somewhat disturbing, not because I hate you. And I am sorry, but that discomfort will not fade on my command.
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*grabs the tree, pulling herself up* I'm dehydrated... But I was in a lake? *breathes heavily* Right. I need a talk... With Nye
*walks into Blogland, hands entwined with Harry*
Hi, guys. *smilesssss yaaay*
(I feel hyper sorry TRINITY COLLAGE IS HUGE BTW OMG)
#ChaseForBook9
Hello Maralie, Harry.
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I just wish I could stop you feeling that way but I guess I can't I mean you know what I saw in the Mirror of Erised and I guess I know deep down that I never will be allowed to have that ever and I guess it's partly my own fault for being so unpredictable
Hiii Mara, hello Harry.
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Mara: Hey Niccolò! *waves*
Harry: Hello, Niccolò *nods in greeting*
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Mara: Fabiiii *hugs*
Harry: Hey, Fabi *smiles*
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*gets on her knees, drawing a portal, activating it, and stumbling through to Nye's medical office, the room practically pitch black*
Nyyyyyeeeeee! Hellooooo?
*wanders around, pulling out a flashlight*
*flies in on pegasus* Zaf, you kissed him. Totally without warning. That's enough to make a normal person really uncomfortable. Also, I'd say a majority of it is my fault, actually... Not that I really did anything- well, I didn't try to do anything, but... You know what I'm getting at. He'll never have what he saw, either, and neither will Adra, so at least you're not alone.
#ChaseForBook9
Mara: *teleports over to portal*
Ahem, Adra? You okay?
#ChaseForBook9
[Bright light]
[Spectrum appears in Blogland with a handful of amulets]
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*covers Mara's mouth* SHHH!
Something's wrong
Yeah I know Ari I feel bad and i would do ANYTHING to make up for it! Anything to prove how sorry I am and at least I know what I never will have
Ari! It's been a while.
#ChaseForBook9
In my experience, Zafira, life is predominantly cruel. Endings are very rarely any sort of happy. I cannot control my emotions any more than you can yours.
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Mara: Mmf, *eyes widen* mm mm mmf?!
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*creeps forward, finding the syringe she needed and injects it*
*whispers* Nye isn't here and it's too quiet.
*tiptoes to the hallway, peeking through. Blood smears the walls* oh God...
Hey, Fabi! *hugs* It has, hasn't it? I guess I just got bored without you guys. Not sure how long I'll be here for- maybe the rest of the night, maybe only a few minutes. It depends. *shrugs* Anyway.
*looks at Spectrum* Hey, look, it's amulets. That was really clever, Fabi!
#ChaseForBook9
[Vanishes again]
[reappears by Fabi]
[Hands her the amulets and whispers something]
[Fabi nods and both leave]
(gtg sorry)
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Yeah life sucks and at least I know it'll never happen *lets shadows choke a monster and kill it* I wish it would but none of us can change totally maybe one day I don't know just maybe only maybe
*shuts the door*
*whispers* we have to stop this... Find anyone else alive... *sneaks through the door with her gun ready and loaded
Oh, ok, bye Fabi and Spectrum!
#ChaseForBook9
Alexis; *comes out* is that Ari?
Can I ask everybody a question, just to ask it? What should you do if you fall in love with somebody- like, legitimately in love with them- and they die? What's the right thing to do? Dry the tears and move on, try to keep an open heart and find someone else, or just...? I don't know, something else? Ideas?
#ChaseForBook9
Bye you two!
*whispers* Mara???
*hears a groaning from down the hallway* *runs down to where it is and sees a Mage, bleeding with his ribs poking through his skin*
SHH ... *behins to bandage him, but he grabs her hand*
Mage: Run.
What? What is it?
Mage: *eyes wide, terrified* The devil himself...
*begins to speak but his head lolls, and he is very much dead*
*harsher* Mara!
are you here???
This is assuming you were never in a romantic relationship with said dead person, just that you fell in love with them. You were just afraid to tell them until it was too late, and you knew they would never feel the same way anyway. Ideas?
#ChaseForBook9
Well I had experience and the best thing is yes to grieve but if you grieve forever you miss oppurtunities and you need to go on in life no matter what and it is hard but if you dwell in the past you'll be stuck there
(Ari... I'd be heartbroken. It would take me a long long time to get over them if ever at all. I'd probably fall into a depression)
*hisses* Mara, did you LEAVE ME?!?!?
YES! your here!!
hello
If you EVER kill niccolo off i will murder you so violently and i will make Derek scared of me i will EXPLODE YOI
calm it zaf!!! *huggles*
and now i have to go... *mutters*
byeee!!!!
*supertacklehugglesall*
*is half calm* i cant lose another person i love
(I know I just thought the same thing. I will literally sob as bad as I did with Augustus Waters)
Ok... Now, same situation, but assume that the person died before you were born. But you read all of their writing and all about their life, and you just fall hopelessly in love with them. What do you do then?
Zaf, have you read my stories? "Everybody knows that everybody dies."
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(DAMMIT SORRY ADRA ONE WORD; PHAN)
(I gtg... *hugs everyone*)
(SEE YOU WHENEVER I DO BC NO WIFI)
(:[)
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*screams and lunges at Ari* SO GOD HELP ME I WILL MURDER YOU IF I LOSE COCO I WILL BE MORE INSANE THEN ALASTAIR AND JAVIER COMBINED
Aretha has actually never written a story with a happy ending. Ever. It is quite an impressive record, actually. But do keep in mind how difficult I am to kill.
#ChaseForBook9
Everybody knows that everybody dies and no one knows it like the Doctor..
*something large slams into her from behind, and she touches the ground and a hole opens up*
*smacks against the floor, far below*
*looks up, to see a wriggling man beast , skewered through hi back, whimpering like a hurt puppy dog. His eyes were sharp and his eyes were... Crazed*
*weakly laughs, and hears a dripping sound- blood. Her blood*
*glances down to see a pool of blood puddling underneath her stomach, a pole driven theough her side*
No...
*falls on her side, tears squirming from her eyes, and she knew she was fading. Fast. *
*a cough gurgles up in her mouth and she touches the metal, snapping the back in half*
*slowly, painfully pulls on it, with no avail*
Alexis: someone hold Mommy back before she does something she'll regret
Bye Mara! Bye Snow! *sidestepps lunge* I know. I've been that way before. As I said earlier, none of you have seen my dark side, and you never will. Unless I actually do lose it, in which case you'll read some story on the news about a crazy girl from Connecticut skinning and gutting some people with her teeth. Basically, it's not going to happen. ;p
But I actually have no control over my stories, my characters, or my endings. So I have no idea what will happen at any given moment. I don't wake up one day and decide I am going to kill off so-and-so. It just happens. Sorry. Except I'm not actually sorry. I am sorry for not being sorry, however.
#ChaseForBook9
(Adra, Niccolo and I are only ignoring you because we don't know what you're doing. But as he said, if you want to ask for help, you just have to think.
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*another beast jumps through the hole, landing above her, staring its big meaty eyes into hers, black dark orbs* *screams as voices full her mind, screaming, shouting, suffering*
You havent the slightest idea how insane I will go if I lose Niccolo he actually is probably the only person of the opposite gender thats is alive that can make me smile and even if i know i probably never will be with him due to things i cant help i do not want to lose him
(I know! Just lemme do something real quick! Because, well, I will NEED YOU GUYS LIKE NEVER BEFORE)
(Aww ill miss it as i gtg soon and idk when ill be back :(
*waves lazily*
*the monster grabs her coat lapels, pulling the pole out and she screamed, gut-wrenching, blood-curling scream, as he slings her over his shoulder, scaling the wall and through the hole as the other falls limp*
*the creature walks to an auditorium, throwing her onto the floor, next to a few other bodies*
Creature: the sacrifice is ready, my lord...
I feel the song On My Own from Les Miserables fits Zaf at this time
Some have to see to believe it
Others are blind, yet can feel it
The flame burns thick as a wick
Dwelling darkness inside
Of the withering minds
Is this the part where we start our lives
What a sight for the sore eyes
It's getting colder in here
It's sobering
To see them shuffle to the back of the line
While they suffer in fear
The mark that was made was so clear
Quivering thoughts now surround you
Engulfed by the tides that we undo
The ties that hold shadows at bay are bound and undone
All but the one
Here comes the part where we start our lives.
What a sight for the sore eyes
It's colder in here
It's sobering
To see them shuffle to the back of the line
While they suffer in fear
The mark that was made was so clear
On the edge I stand, preparing to go
But I feel I've already been here
What a sight for the sore eyes
It's colder in here
It's sobering
To see them shuffle to the back of the line
While they march in with fear,
The marks that were made are so clear
So why does nothing make us want to try?
You're too close to look behind.
Just one touch
You could change so much
What a sight for the sore eyes
Sight for the Sore Eyes, by Broken Iris
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I gtg Bye Niccolo should be back 3-4 hes tops
I'm back...
That was a bad idea.
[stands uncertainly off to the side, not sure where people are]
[hums Fix You]
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Goodbye, Zafira.
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(Psst Adra text me if Ari/Coco hasta go so i least know)
*hugs Coco and leaves for real*
[Waves]
See you Zaf.
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*a creature enters the room, standing tall* I am Nero, humans. A demon. You are our sacrifice. *opens a book and begins to chant as the circle lights up, lights beginning to cover them and Adra falls over, eyes fluttering*
*in her head* NICCOLO!
You ok, Fabi? *sneakyassassintacklehugs*
Um... Back to my earlier question about falling in love with someone who's dead- what if they died before you were born? And you read all their writing and all about their life and just fell in love with them? What should you do then?
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*grabs Aretha and appears just outside of circle* *throws knife at Nero's neck* Adra, care to explain what exactly is going on?
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*brings Fabi along if she wants to be there* (Just say whether or not you appear with the rest of us.)
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I just tried to get back to things too fast. I'll be okay in a bit.
And I have no ||\//|/\|/\||//\\/ idea.
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Sure, I'll appear with the rest of you.
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*coughs*
Nero: *the knife is absorbed and he stands there, bemused* ah, Niccolo Croatoan. To what do I owe the pleasure?
Don't try to save them. They're my sacrifices, and if you take one step inside that circle, you /will/ be turned to dust.
You know you can always send me an email if you want, Fabi.
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So am I to assume you will simply absorb whatever I throw at you? Very well. What exactly do you hope to accomplish with this, and how do you know my name?
*attempts to lift people in circle off of the ground and then out of the circle with air* (Tell me whether or not that works, please.)
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I'm fine. All that happened is I tried to practice my flute and my mouth isn't ready for that yet. It's annoying, but not serious. Thanks, though.
Why do you need sacrifices?
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(Um, no. That would kill us.)
Nero: *laughs heartily* I am a demon, Croatoan. there are numerous things I am more than capable if doing. And are you joking? You sir, are very famous in the Underworld. The things you have done...Many of my comrades look up to you, But I see you as an equal, I suppose.
And they are sacrifices, as I've already said.
*walks around circle closer to Nero* (I'm not attacking him or sneaking up, just walking closer.)
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Nero: *glances at Aretha Tesla* Miss Tesla, named after one of humanities best inventors. I enjoyed stealing his soul. It tasted wonderful.
And for Miss Fabi S. they're sacrifices. He goes by many names. Mephistopholes, Lucifer, the Devil... But he, in an essence, is Chaos. Darkness. The original sin.
*smiles warily* Then you must prefer my other names. Or do you like to watch me struggle against my own sadism? Either way, it hardly matters. Sacrifices for what purpose? As Fabienne asked, why do you need them?
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*face darkens* You... You stole his soul? You ate the soul of Nikola Tesla? *face darkens even more, body begins to shake lightly* *whispers darkly* I'll kill you for that.
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Sounds perfectly lovely.
[Goes into thinking mode]
[Glow's not here...]
[Meh, something else then]
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Nero: *chuckles* We enjoy your struggles, this is true. As much as your other true names enjoy us to-excuse my pun- death, we find your own consciousness the most amusing. Now if you'll excuse me.
*picks up his book, his eyes like voids as he continues the spell*
Nero: *grins, otherwise ignoring the girl*
And if I was to break the circle?
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*takes shuddering breath* *digs fingernails into arm* *closes eyes and breathes deeply for a few seconds* *calms down* *opens eyes again and takes a few steps closer* (still not threatening or attacking, just advancing)
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Nero: *pauses* Of course, that would work, but I can not assure that you can live. *gestures to his brothers* Their strength doesn't match mine, but together... *grins* Together they are an unstoppable force
And how would I go about breaking such a circle? I don't suppose you'd tell me how, or perhaps what it is made of?
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Is there anything we could throw at him that he wouldn't want to absorb?
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I am not certain. If you can think of anything, Fabienne, it would be most appreciated.
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Besides the circle itself, nothing comes to mind. And we can't really throw that.
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Nero: *glances at Fabi and Aretha, waving his hands, and they disappear, landing a few miles outside of town* they're annoying...
Now, Mr. Croatoan. Of course they are able to be broken. Only fear can open it. Fear, desperation... It shouldn't be that hard.
*waves his hands and Fabi and Aretha land in the center of the circle*
Hm... Fast food? *insanely giggles for a moment* Ok, sorry, that wasn't helpful. Um... We could throw another demon at him, maybe?
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You're saying fear would break the circle? I don't know whether I believe that. Aretha?
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*closes eyes* *suddenly becomes very, very afraid* *actually legitimately afraid, not just acting* *breaths quicken and pulse races*
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*raises eyebrow* Why not place me in the circle as well, if it is that simple?
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[Takes a deep breath]
This makes things interesting.
[Closes eyes and thinks]
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Nero: *raises an eyebrow* I like watching you dance, Mr. Croatoan. *gestures* So go ahead, save them. Everyone's watching...
[Wonders if my library amulet would work here or if it would kill me]
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((What would happen if I attempted to steal Nero's life force, or the same from any of the other demons?))
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(I don't know, Fabi? Are you willing to risk the chance? It's a 50/50)
(That would be... Unadvisable. They would just "respawn" if you will)
(Fabi would probably just try it, yeah. She's still deliberating, though)
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((But it would be possible?))
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Adra: *moves her hand towards Aretha* ...Ar...i...
Nero: *looks straight into Niccolo's eyes* Of course it is possible. But I will be reborn. And I will be reborn stronger.
*would tell Fabi not to try it if I could read her mind* *cannot read Fabi's mind* *does not tell Fabi not to do it because I can't read her mind*
((Is the being absolutely terrified doing anything at all? Because I'm still absolutely terrified. Sorry for all the questions- just things we need to know.))
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*nods* Alright then. *ground begins to disintegrate, starting from the far corner of the room* When that reaches the circle, will it break it?
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Ari, I still have the amulets Spectrum gave me. [Gives her all but one] If it works, use the others. Hopefully you can tell.
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[Would probably try it regardless of Ari's advice, if Ari had spoken]
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Nero: I'm impressed. But your friends will fall and so will mine, and they'll be down there together. And I vow that it will be bloodshed.
*opens eyes* *takes amulets* *is still terrified* Fabi? W-what are you going to do? *breath hitches for no apparent reason* *continues to take quick, shallow breaths*
Adra! What... *sees wound from metal bar* Oh, God, I have to close that... *wipes some of Adra's blood onto finger* *licks finger* *Adra's wound begins to scab over*
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I can live with that. *floor continues to disintegrate at a faster pace*
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I'm going to go to the library. If it works, you can whisper the name of one of our friends (this is meant to be hers, actually) and you'll appear in the same spot I am. But the teleportation only works in one direction. Actually, that was a lie, it works both ways, so I'll be back here if I can. I'm almost certain it would kill me on my way in, though, if not on my way out.
Hopefully you can tell the difference.
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Nero: Very well then. I won't try to stop you, however. I like a fair fight. I like to start, allowing my opponent to have hope. I like to watch it slowly fade from their eyes.
*glances at his watch* And that's my cue. Don't worry, we have already hit four other sanctuaries around the world, we can live without this one.
*laughs* I will be seeing you, pet. *turns into a dark shadow and speeds away, blinking out of existence*
[Deep breath]
Okay, once the circle is broken, they'll all work. Is everyone awake enough to use them?
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What the--?
Lovely, that.
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*raises a weak hand* It's ...debatable, Fabilous.
Yeah, well that's why we're not all leaving at once, isn't it?
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Yeah.. I don't know.. What's going on...*falls against the floor* whoa.. Wipeout..
And our chance at a fair fight would be less than debatable. Just saying.
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Adra? [Worried glance]
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*floor continues to disintegrate* Well, that was quite foreboding.
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Adra: *breathes out* he's a prick...*glances at the floor*
Croatoan, I wonder if you could pierce the circle on one side, say take half of it off? And see if the other half remained as anything significant.
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*whispers to Adra* Tell everyone to grab hands or arms or something.
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*whispers back* tell them.. Yourself..
*nods to Fabienne* Certainly.
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*looks up, tears falling* I'm so... Close... To him..
*whipers again* I mean pass it on! You know, like telephone! *grabs one of Fabi's hands and one of Adra's hands*
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*winces, stretching out her arm to another Mage, and he grabs her hand* I've never... Never been so... Near..
Adra, I'm sorry that all of this is happening, but you need to focus on surviving right now!
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[Deep breath]
[Waits]
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*grips her hand* I'm trying... It's terrifying..
*whispers* Fabi, you do it, too. Hold somebody's hand and pass it on.
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[Does so]
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*squeezes her hand comfortingly* I'm sorry. It's ok, though- we'll get out of here. I promise.
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*disintegration slows until everyone has a hold of each other's hands or arms, then drastically speeds up* *one part of the floor under the circle crumbles away* *disintegration stops* I shall continue whenever you ask it of me, Fabienne.
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My plan was just to see if punching a hole in the prison was enough to break the spell, so...((Is it, Adra?))
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*looks up, seeing darkness, shadows swirling around her, laughing* *feels like a piece of her-herself be ripped away*
(Um.... Sure? It doesn't matter)
*coughs, watching as a white smoke leaves her body, nd then she /is/ the smoke, hovering right next to her*
*circle is broken (why not? It just saves us time)* *rushes forward, grabs Aretha's shoulder, everyone appears in a grassy field surrounded by a forest bordering a pond that they do not recognize* *teleports self back to room*
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(Gtg, sorry, bye)
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*drifts*'
So... This is.. *looks at the face in front of her* But you-
(And it's because dinner, not because I'm trying to abandon Adra.)
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(Goodbye, Fabienne)
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(Bye Fabi! *hugs*)
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(Bye, Fabi!)
*turns around* I feel... Infinite.
Fuck.
(Adra, exactly where/what are you right now? Sorry, I'm confused)
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(Aretha, I'm /dead/. I'm narrating my soul. *heraderp*)
(Oh. Darn it. So your dead body is with the rest of us? How did you die, anyway?)
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(I was stabbed with a pole and bled out???)
(So you just lost too much blood? Ok. I just got confused because I clotted it, but it makes sense that you would have died from blood loss anyway. Ok then.) *starts directing people into the forest* *notices Adra is dead* *trembles for a few moments, tears start to fall down face* *takes breath, straightens up, wipes tears away, continues to direct people* *leads everyone to small cabin in the woods* *lets people start to patch themselves up* *walks back to Adra, sinks to knees and begins to sob*
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*continues to stand in room waiting for something to happen* *decides to wait another five minutes before leaving*
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[Stands silently someplace off to the side and turns away from the others so it doesn't look like I'm upset]
((Sort of back, still rinsing my mouth with salt water, but Fabi needed to react))
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(Yeah, good job)
*drifts to where Aretha and co. are, floating down next to them*
*sighs, touching her own face* I died... By a bloody pole. If I can't get drunk in the afterlife I'm going to have words.
Demons: what... You thought we left? We were waiting for that idiot girl's soul to leave.
(Adra, everybody else is in the log cabin in the forest- I just came out next to your body to cry. xp) (Darn it, this is actually making me really sad...)
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I've known you were there- I am waiting to see if all of you intend to do anything.
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(Sorry)
... *glances at Aretha, then touches her forehead*
I'm still bloody here, Ari.
Demons: of course we would... *laughs* it is only kinder to let the weaker side have a head start
(You're dead, though, right? So I can't feel that?)
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[Deep breath, bright light, and Fabi disappears]
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So you still intend to attack the rest of them once you have killed me? Or were you waiting just for me?
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*rolls her eyes, kneeling next to her*
Aretha. Ever heard of a ghost?
Because I really need to talk to you.
Don't make me have to slap you
Demons: They're all dead. I do believe your little one has left them alone. *shrugs* we ate them. And we will come for her next.
*takes breath and looks up* What is it, then? Are you going to pull a Trip and leave me instructions or something? *smiles a little*
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Then what are you waiting around here for?
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*laughs* No. They won't let me in. SO I'm stuck here with you lot. *glances down* I wanted to go... I saw my mom, and my dad. They were waiting for me. They always had been, always will. My friends, too. They all want me with them.
*frowns* but I can't go.
And besides, demons? This is rich! As f I would miss out on this
*gets up and wipes tears, assuming a fighting stance* Darn it! *casts worried glance at ghost-Adra* They already ate everybody! And I don't suppose I can run... *runs and backs self up against tree* That'll have to do, I guess.
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((Wait, does that mean Fabi is dead as well?))
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Demons: *each one begins to shift, into humanoids. Faces. Man. Women. Children. People who Niccolo/Alastair have killed. They begin to scream in torment, replaying their last moments, the moments before they died*
(Let's say you left just before they ate everybody.)
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(Wait- no. No, Fabi you're still here. I'd never kill you!)
*glances at Aretha* what if... I can help, maybe. I'm pure energy... There must be something.
Do you have a stake?
*hears the Demons approaching*
*stares, emotionless* Is that lovely display meant to torment me?
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*lets out involuntary gasp* Oh my God... They... *tears well up in eyes* Oh God... *whispers to self* I'm so sorry... *takes deep breath and raises head, wiping tears again*
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(Thanks, Adra. Demons, would, though. But, yeah. I took the amulet to the library hide and shake for a while with no one noticing. How rude of me.)
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*one demon steps forward, shifting into Aretha. Around her a scene forms, a bright summer's day. She's having a picnic with her friends and enjoying herself, happy*
No, sorry. Why, do stakes kill them?
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*grabs Aretha's hand, or, tries to*
Ari, please concentrate.
[Has calmed down enough and whispers the name of one of the amulets I gave Ari]
[Reappears]
[Makes a startled fish noise]
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And stakes, if driven into, well, the cavity where their hearts would be, it drives them from their vassals and they are wounded, if you will, for a time being while they have to go seek another vassal
Does a metal stake work? I have my hairpins.
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Ok. So no matter what we do, we're just buying time, right? How can we actually stop them?
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That'd be awesome, Fabi, thanks!
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