New Rapid

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Town Name: New Rapid
Population: 53
Location: In the Badlands National Park near the Cheyenne River. SD
Description: It's a small town about an hour away from Rapid City, SD. Hunters are the only ones who know it's locations. The other people that come and go from the town get lost and end up there by mistake. It's best known for the tavern/saloon that's there.  

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Cassiel

The door creaked as it swung shut behind him, the brunet entering the dimly lit tavern. Really, he wondered about his "brother's" choice of meeting spot, but he wasn't one to complain. After all, it's not like he could have done much better.

He was skeptical about the entire place. It was dark, cramped, loud, and it smelled like something left behind in a dragon's nest. He wouldn't be surprised to find a few odd Demons hanging around, honestly.

The Pub. No imagination there. He couldn't really pick and chose though. This was a gathering spot for Hunters and he had to appear as Human as possible. Easier said than done.

Glancing around, he didn't spot his sibling. Deciding he had enough time, he stepped over to the bar.  

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Annabella Green

"Be right with you," A red headed girl called, walking past the new comer. She was carrying a box into the room behind the counter, which was half empty of the stuff that was suppose to be there. Two other women followed her back with boxes of their own. They put their boxes down and glanced around the room. "Start putting these away first." She said as she reached into one of the boxes and grabbed out two bags, one bigger than the other "I will go replace the candles that went out and see of the windows and doors needs any more salt." The two nodded and started putting the stuff from the boxes into their right spots.

Anne left the room and glances around, spotting Cassiel. "Oh! I almost forgot." She smiled, putting the two bags down before walking over to the new comer. "You aren't from around here are you?" she smiled, trying to start a conversation like she always did. "What may I get you?"

 

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Cassiel

Vibrant violet eyes lifted to her as she addressed him. Immediately he could feel the sorrow in her soul, finding she seemed content in life despite this. It was something he'd come to notice more and more with Civilians now these days. They all had their fare share of hardships, but they were content as they were.

He pushed the thoughts aside and answered her, his voice slightly husky as he spoke. "What ever's on tap." He answered, deciding if he didn't drink it, at least it'd be there when Raphael decided to actually show up.  

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Annabella Green

"Alright," Anne said, turning and grabbing a cup. "What brings you to this small town?" she asked as the cup filled to the top. "Lost?" she placed the full cup on a coaster infront of the man. He didn't look much like a hunter to her, but then again, she has been wrong before. Like the man that happened to be a ghoul. She got out of that predicament alright with the help of a hunter. Her neighbors on the other hand, weren't so lucky.

 

[MyNumberIsNine]

Vast hefted his sack on shoulder. Burdened with goods for general use, the bag was slightly heavyer then he liked, and this required him to stop every so often to let his shoulders rest. Thus killing more time then he had. Great. He was tired of walking and wanted to stop, rest, and have a drink. He was heading to a place that his old teacher took him a few times, about three year's ago. He ran his hand through his long hair, wishing he could tie it back. The place, New rapid, was small and mostly filled with other hunter's and the occasional civillian. Like him, he supposed.

The tavern was in sight now, and after a few more moments he finally reached the door. He headed inside and sat in the nearest seat, letting go of his pack on the floor and marvled at the invention of seat's and how comfortable they were after such a long journey.  

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Cassiel

Cassiel studied the woman closely as a memory spiked. The feeling of sorrow spiked along with it and drew his attention. "Meeting someone.... then passing through..." he answered honestly.

The doors opened and he lifted his gaze to glance at the newcomer. Nothing too worrying.  

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Raphael

Raphael sighed in relief as he spotted the Tavern. It took longer then he expected to get there. Why? Because, he noticed a man half way there that was carrying a big bag. Being the angel that guided and protected travelers, he stopped and use his grace to follow the man. The grace aloud him to be near the man without him noticing he was there. He also killed any creatures that looked like they were do the man harm before the man could notice them.

Once they reached the tavern, Raphael went around the corner (just so no one saw him appear out of no where when he stopped using his grace) so the man could go in by himself. He waited several minutes before he entered himself. He looked around some before he spotted his 'brother'. He gave Cassiel a wave as he started walking towards the bar.  

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Annabella Green

"Oh okay," Anne smiled. "Let me know if you need anything else." She looked over at the door when it opened. Another new face. "Excuse me." She said to Cassiel. She grabbed the two bags she put down and tied them on her belt where another bag hung before going over to the other new comer.

"Hey there," she said with a smile. "May I get you anything?" she asked as she replaced the burnt out candle on the table with one from her side. Another new face entered as she lit the candle. 'Strange,' she thought. There hasn't been this many new comers come to New Rapid in one day. It made her become a little suspicious now. "I will be right with you." She called.

 

[Gospel_of_Winchester]

Cassiel

Cassile watched her go, lifting his glass and taking a sip of beer. It'd been a while, but the flavor was vaguely familiar despite the different brews that had been developed. Since the entire End had started, Cassiel had noticed a decline back into the old brewing methods.

As Raphael entered, he ignored his brother. It was only once the other was at his side did he even think to acknowledge the other's presence. "You're late.."  

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Raphael

Raphael nodded at Anne before taking his seat next to Cassiel. He looked at Cassiel as he spoke the two words. "I had to follow that man over there." He said in a low voice. "He was traveling with that big bag from a ways away."

He shifted slightly to get comfortable in his seat as he looked around. There were three groups of hunters with a few regular humans mixed in sitting near the far wall. Some of the men were staring at the two as a few others looked, looked away then looked back at them again. "I think they don't get many visitors here anymore." he stated, looking back to his 'brother'.  

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Cassiel

"Try never..." Cassiel muttered, able to feel their stares. "This town didn't exist until a year ago..." he added, taking another swig of beer. Really, it was amazing how fast these Humans had managed to create new towns and settle as they always had. "Father" had been at his best when he'd created them.

"The hunter giving you the stink eye in the corner.." Cassiel stated, noting the threatening posture of the other. "He was weeping over the grave of his son earlier. If he tries anything, avoid hitting him in the chest. He has the kid's picture in a locket there..."  

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Annabella Green

Annabella took the man's order and got it for him before going back to Raphael. "What may I get for you?" she asked.

 

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Raphael

"Amazing isn't it." Raphael said before Annabella walked back over to him. "I'll have went he's having." he pointed to Cassiel's beer. He didn't speak again until Anna placed the beer infront of him and left to finish what she was going to do.

"Stink eye?" Raphael asked, glancing over his shoulder a little. "Ooh.." he nodded. "Okay." he turned back forward and took a drink of his beer. "Let's just hope they don't try anything. I'm not here to hurt anyone."  

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Cassiel

"Are we ever?" Cassiel asked, tilting his head ever so slightly. He let the thought sink into his brother's head. Taking the moment of quiet, he took a sip of his beer and leaned back in his chair.

All around them, life was thriving. If one didn't know any better, it'd be impossible to tell there was a war going on just outside these safe borders. A massacre of the innocent.