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 Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 1:05 pm
They would enter the massive building and the doors would close behind them. Inside, they would be greeted with a magnificent sight. For beyond the doors lay a massive foyer, and in the middle of the titanic room was an absolutely massive statue of gold, standing over 100 feet tall in its entirety. It depicted a Golden Dragon holding up a titanic globe with each continent carved into the luminous metal. The dragon had its wings spread and they supported the globe. In the dragon's tallons there was a massive golden sword, one the travelers might recognize... The massive statue stood atop a huge white marble pedastal and a plaque sat on the front of the pedastal. If the group were to look closely, they'd see the following engraved on the plaque. "In honor of his great bravery and leadership that
Guided us through the hardest times we have ever faced,
In honor of his loyalty and his service to the Council of Angara,
We, the Honorable Second High Council of Angara, do hereby
Erect this statue in honor of the greatest warrior Angara has ever seen.
The Honorable Eclipse, General of Angara's Armies, lead with valor
And unending courage on the fields of battle, and though he is no
Longer among us, his memory and spirit shall live on to guide and support us."
~The Second Honorary High Council of Angara~ Ryudo would stop here for a moment and admire the piece of art for a moment, and take a moment to step down to his knees and bow before the massive statue. Vargus, Alysse, and Mateus would follow suite as well, and offer a prayer to the statue for good luck, and safe journey in the times ahead.
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 1:15 pm
Damrius stared at the statue. He bowed slightly, but did not get on his knees. Ryugi still had a lot to teach him before he could really truely appreciate this memorial. All it resembled to him was a war hero who had helped through their harshest time. He'd seen plenty of them in his travels.
He would expect the same reactions he gave to these sort of behavior from other people if he had a statue erected of him. But damrius noticed the sword... it had caught his attention.
Ragnarok?!
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 1:16 pm
Madison blinked a few times as the four bowed before the plaque, but she remained standing and blinked at the plaque curiously. Rereading the lines over and over again.
"Are we supposed to bow too?" Finally, the rabbit had said something. Which had been quite sometime, she countinued to look at the statue and the plaque as she waited to know what she was supposed to be doing.
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 1:19 pm
Silver stared at the titanic statue for a good few moments, the sheer size of it sinking in. Slowly, he stepped foward to get a good look at the plaque. Before he even read it, he had a good idea what it was. However, as always, curiousity got the better of him.
After reading the entire description of the plaque, he elegantly dropped to one knee and bowed deeply, not even realizing the other have done so. He was showing his utmost respect for the warrior, perhaps even mumbling a small prayer. Not that he held any stock in those, but it was natural habit.
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 1:23 pm
As she watched the others bow around her, she quickly bowed too. It was rather ungraceful, nearly knocking her glasses off. She wasn't sure what they were mumbling, but she decided to do so as well, showing respect.
She lightly mumbled something which basically sounded as though it were nothing, but that what it was. Mumbles that Madi had put together, which really made no actual sense. But she of course, didn't want to be rude.
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 1:29 pm
After a quick prayer, Ryudo stood back up. He might not have belonged to one of the three major Angaran religions, but he still respected Eclipse, and what he'd done in the Great War. He then began to move towards the Council Chambers, which were right on the other side of the foyer. Vargus and the other two quickly followed.
Ryudo didn't exactly care if the other three followed him at this point. They wouldn't get lost, and if they wanted to stare at the statue a bit longer, then that was fine by him. However, if they wanted to get Ryugi back, they'd better follow him soon, or they'd be left outside of the proceedings.
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Eloquent Conversationalist
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 1:35 pm
Madison's attention soon was quickly drawn towards Ryudo leaving the statue. She blinked slightly and quickly scuttle after him with much curiousity. As she scampered, she nearly landed on her face a few times.
Finally, after reaching a few feet behind Ryudo, she tripped once more. This time falling forewards in Ryudo's direction and possibly even about to land on the dark being.
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 1:39 pm
And so, Madi did land on Ryudo. To which he turned his head towards her and spoke, his face stern.
Can I help you?
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Eloquent Conversationalist
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 1:47 pm
But before she could explain herself, she was nearly in tears. She was infact sitting ontop of Ryudo, with her glasses c**k eyed on her face.
"I'msorryI'msorry!Ididn'tmeanit,Itripped!Don't get mad!Pleasedon't!Ididn'tmeanit!I'msorry!" Again, the girl had began with her quick paced speaking full of apologies. She soon lightly got up and helped Ryudo up, though he probably could have done that on his own. As the dark being countinued to look coldly at her, she soon quickly looked at him with something that no one had seen before. Her eyes were full of bravery, she was terrified of this man, but for the first time she looked up at him with much courage.
"I want to go find Ryugi. And you know this place better than no one, so...I decided to follow" Not a tear of fear. She did however fidgit alittle but not a whole lot, with a serious expression on her face. Madi was wanting to get down to bussiness.
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 3:10 pm
Ryudo's eyebrow quirked a bit as he looked at the rabbit girl, and her newfound courage.
Well, I'm glad to see you've found your backbone, however, you still lack your ballance. Please be more careful next time, and follow me.
He turned and headed towards the Chambers.
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 3:15 pm
A huge smile formed on her face, but before she could finish her sentence. She was already falling behind, quickly she walked to catch up attempting not to fall over. Lightly, Madi turned her head to look back at the others to see that they weren't following.
She was now going alone with Ryudo, heading to find there lost friend.
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 3:23 pm
Damrius would have to ask Ryugi about the sword later. But now, it just mattered getting to the trial.
He followed behind the rest of everyone else, smiling as Madi stood up to Ryudo.
He then started to move towards the front of the group. It would be nice to hurry and get there before everything started. He wanted to be there for the entire thing.
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 3:41 pm
It wasn't long before they made it to the Chamber doors. Once they did, Ryudo turned around and adressed the group.
I am only going to say this once. This is an official Council meeting we will be entering. This isn't like a middle school classroom where you can shout out if something displeases you. This IS the Angaran Government. Everything that governs how the land works comes from behind these doors. Each and every one of the Nine Council Members is highly respected, even moreso than most outsiders can understand. They are like the leaders of countries. I know most of you understand this, but for those of you who are new to this sort of situation...
He glanced at Damrius who had a habit of shooting his mouth off...
I need to make myself perfectly clear when I say disrespect will not be tolerated. You are guests here, remember that. You do not live here, remember that as well. Does everyone understand?
The speach was aimed more towards Madison, Damrius, and Silver, however, mostly to Damrius. Ryudo was pretty sure he could count on Madison to behave, but Damrius was often swayed by his emotions into outbursts.
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 3:45 pm
Madison blinked a few times and processed what was said, she then nodded brightly at Ryudo then looked over to Damrius. She merely smiled at him as well, not knowing that he did have a big mouth.
"Let's do this!" Her voice seemed rather eager, but exicted. With her words, it was accompanied by a little pose. She was ready to save Ryugi from whatever danger he maybe in.
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Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 3:45 pm
Damrius turned his head slightly, staring directly at Ryudo. He was about to make a point of Ryudo directing it at him, but thought otherwise. It was true. No matter what.
It wasn't really his fault. But htis was his cahnce to show he had grown.
Let's go. We get the rules. "Sit down, Shut up." It's clear enough as is.
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