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 Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 6:27 pm
Daegonna wrapped the fur more tightly around herself.
"He didn't hurt me, Roan." She said simply. "He has nothing to gain from making me suffer." She sounded almost defensive.
When Roan stated that Dae must've been mind ********, at least, Daegonna sighed, obviously annoyed.
"He didn't do anything to me, Roan, see for yourself." She said hotly. "Look into my eyes, my mind." The last sentence had an almost commanding tone in it. She unintentionally let her necromancy bleed into the words. She didn't even know she'd done it.
Daegonna was still afraid Roan might attack her, so she refused to cower. She would stand up for herself, and if Roan did lash out, Daegonna was going to fight back. She also really resented the fact that everyone seemed to think she must've been mind raped, as if she were too weak to defend herself. (Which she was.)
Daegonna lifted her golden eyes to meet Roan's, a challenge in them. Roan could look into her mind, see the memories of the past few months.
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Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 6:36 pm
*Roan instantly pushed back as Dae's necromancy leaked out, and only THEN did she show any anger towards the girl*
Do NOT do that again Daegonna...
*Then she met Dae's eyes and... watched. Ten seconds later she was stalking forwards, and her fist smashed into Ice... who caught it in trun*
How DARE you! You b*****d!
You already knew I was that, and it was fair recompense...
She didnt deserve it!
I HAVE been kind. I could have been cruel...
And for WHO'S sake were you kind? Your own, because you dont DO women!
She said herself I have not harmed her.
No, of course you ******** havent because you know she'll harm HERSELF if she leaves here. Leaves YOU.
Prehaps.
*Roan growled but backed down, knowing she couldnt fight him right now, especially with the Seer burning to be unleashed in the back of her head. She looked at Daegonna*
Iden is alive. He;s waiting topside. Do you want to come home or... is it too far gone? I saw he didnt hurt you, so I give you the choice, though... Id much rather you came home.
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Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 6:37 pm
*Azrael was slightly surprised, and shook his head*
I'm guessing that since you're still here you know how to handle him, but, and I don't mean this is any kind of threatening way, I'm sure you know what happened to the last one of us who couldn't. He's, tricky...
*He looked back up at the sky and grinned*
At least we're both packin' hard if we need to step in...
*He reached into his coat, or more accuratly the shadows within, and pulled Isoda from inside. Using his obtenebration he kept it in the most secure place, the shadows inside his own body. He ran his fingers along the crystaline blade and looked off in the direction Roan had gone*
How long is this gonna take...
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Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 6:41 pm
Iden said nothing about the daemon. There was nothing more to be said. His relation to O-Kuni was...difficult. More than once he had been rendered utterly insane because of the daemon's depredations. More than once his life had been spared because of the daemon's schemes. As it was now...who could tell what deals had been made?
If it comes to it...make sure Roan is okay...and stay the hell out of my way. I've a family's worth of grudges to make him pay for already, and I will not be turned aside when the time comes.
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Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 6:45 pm
Daegonna didn't actually know what Roan meant. She always had her wards up, in some degree or another. Her necromancy had been locked away in the deepest part of her for many years. Now, with that power no longer dormant, and no wards, she didn't actually notice when it kind of crept into her words.
Roan's anger confused and frightened her. She looked for a moment like she was going to take a step back, closer to Ice. Ice wouldn't let Roan hurt her. That was his job. But she didn't step back. Roan met her eyes, and Daegonna felt her comb through the memories of the past few weeks.
The response Roan gave was not what Daegonna expected.
She was confused, taken aback. She moved away from the pair, hugging the furs to herself. She pressed Ice's mask against her heart. Her eyes flicked from one to the other.
"H-he didn't hurt me, Roan." She said. She didn't sound so sure this time. But maybe she was just afraid a fight was about to break out between two Syn, with her less than three feet away.
When Roan turned back to her, she tensed, and drew her power closer around herself, fully expecting to be struck. She wouldn't cringe or flee, though.
"Iden's alive..." she echoed. She didn't seem as surprised as Roan probably expected.
"Is he....himself?" She asked.
She hesitated, looking up at Ice. She bit her lower lip. They were her family, even if Roan was probably angry at her. She looked back at Roan
"I want to go home." She whispered. "If it's okay...I want to go home."
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Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 6:48 pm
We could get into a pissing contest about who wants him dead most but remember that your families grudges are mine also. If the oppurtunity arises for the kill and you're not in the right place, I won't hesitate to do it...
*He turned to face Iden as he threw away his cigerette butt*
At the end of the day whichever of us it is, he dies. Just promise me you'll make him suffer if it's you...
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Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 6:51 pm
You've got your grudge. I have the three brothers who CANT be here, and myself, to speak for. Trust me...I'll FIND a way to be in the right place. Not just for him, but for all of them. Every. Last. One.
As he spoke, Iden lifted a handful of frozen rocks. Each of the last words spoken was puncuated by the crushing of rocks in his hands. He was getting cranky for having to wait.
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Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 6:56 pm
I CAME to get you Daegonna... of course its ok.
Iden is.. Iden. Not what he was when you last saw him, but not... not the same as he was before either. He wont try and eat you though, I promise. Thank you. Thank you for saving him form being stuck as what he was. Thank you for killing him when I should have done it.
*She held out her hand to Daegonna, throwing a venemous glance at Ice*
You are about to take a massive boon to my power away from me, Vengeance...
HER choice. You're so hot that you didnt force her, dont start now.
Im not going to. I simply wish a boon in return. Or we COULD get messy if you prefer... you HAVE also invaded my private space after all...
..what do you want, Fiend?
Two of your boys wait above, correct?
You cant have them. EITHER of them.
Shame, but that wasnt what I was going to ask anyway.
....
Let me come meet them. And make the same offer to the errant Leuitenant I have made your other boys.
....you know who is up there. You know him intimately.
Do I?
Did you think he wouldnt tell me? I know a Wendigo when one is decribed.
I thought they;d all died out...
Dont play coy. He knows, I know, YOU know.
Then let me make the offer. Im sure you can at LEAST keep him under control long enough for me to do that, right?
...you swear no violence or dirty tricks?
On my vassal.
... you dirty basatrd. Fine. But we're going NOW.
As you wish.
*Ice bowed and gestured the women to go first, smirking as he followed them up to the ice fields*
.: We're coming up. Ive got Dae, but Ice wants to come meet Az. Do NOT attack him. I mean it. With Dae bonded to him, he's got too much leverage. :.
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Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 6:58 pm
*Azrael remained silent for a while, he knew that with whatever had happened to Iden, and his family while he was gone, it almost seemed selfish to come back and demand the vengeance be his. He swallowed and looked back at his finger, the black ring glinting in the odd light of this place*
You're right, make him suffer for ALL of us...
*He span Isoda around his finger by the trigger guard, like a cowboy with a six shooter. He too was growing frustrated at waiting*
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Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 7:01 pm
Don't be too bummed. There's still his Wendigo to worry about. Plenty of s**t to go around.
Iden shrugged, and shifted in his seated position. It wasn't until word came from below that actual activity was warranted. As soon as the message was given, he began to climb to his feet.
:: Bullshit he does. But as ordered... ::
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Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 7:03 pm
*Azrael stood up straight and placed Isoda into his captains coat, phasing it into the shadows in his body*
Great, what an a*****e... Ready when you are I guess
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Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 7:04 pm
Relief washed through Daegonna. She took Roan's offered hand, clutching it tightly, the other hand holding the furs around her shoulders, and the concealed mask as well.
When Roan thanked her for killing Iden, tears filled Daegonna's eyes. She shook her head, but couldn't summon words. She didn't want to be thanked. She didn't want to think about it. She'd killed her brother. Whatever the reason it had been terrible.
She listened to the conversation, but didn't really hear it. She was numb with shock, confusion, sorrow, and a million other things.
The girl walked alongside Roan, ignoring the masks this time, though it was difficult. She didn't look back at Ice. She knew that if she did, she'd see the same Ice that Roan saw, the same one everyone else saw. She had seen a different Ice, one capable of compassion, loneliness, grief. Sure, she knew his reasons were skewed, but the feelings were sincere.
When they reached the surface, Daegonna stopped abruptly, staring at Iden. He was different. He was very different. She clutched Roan's hand more tightly. The bitter wind whipped at her hair, stinging her face, her skin, her fingers. She didn't move for a few moments, then finally, she looked away, unable to look Iden in the face.
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Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 7:13 pm
Iden. Come be with Dae for me while I mediate between the Leuitenant and Deciet.
Dont trust me?
Not as far as I can throw you.
Im wounded Vengeance, truly.
*Roan snarled faintly and stoo to one side, between Ice and Az without blocking their view of each other*
So. The 'Leuitenant' returns. One assumes THIS time you will FULFILL the role instead of running from it?
Ice...
Silence. He was ordained with ALL Syn present, yet I dont recall ever managing to get a single order or job carried out... a poor show for one of YOUR brood.
You said you came to make an offer. Not to be MORE obnoxious than usual.
As you wish...
*Ice took a single step forwards, and extended a hand slightly*
To all those that have come before you, I have given a gift and a boon. Corbin, after enduring my attentions, Dagoth, after helping with a female of mine, Iden, after being fleshcrafted.
To you, in exchange for feeding my pets.. I offer the same. A single drop of blood, with the Discpline Viccistude. Iden has been the only one so far not to find use of it...
*Ice turne dhis head and looked at Iden*
Though I see your moral high ground meant NOTHING, youngling... I smell many powers on you now...how the mighty have fallen.
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Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 7:18 pm
There wasn't much face to look at. When Dae emerged, Iden was waiting expectantly. The two-toned mask rendered his demeanor implacable, much as it had with Roan and Az. What his thoughts on Dae were, was a complete mystery.
As for Roan....when given the word, Iden nodded, and took a few steps back. He had nothing more to say, except to watch the scene unfold. Az was getting offered something useful, alright. Iden would admit the power involved. But Iden would also freely admit that the mere thought of having Ice's blood in his veins made him want to retch.
Of course, Ice couldn't leave well enough alone. And of course, Iden couldn't either.
Aye. Care to find them out firsthand? I'm sure a free demonstration could be arranged.
He wanted to butcher the goat where he stood. But it seemed Iden was being gifted with supreme patience, for he did not even so much as twitch. He held his ground, and held his leering tone for Ice, almost wishing the goat would try something.
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Posted: Sun May 03, 2009 7:24 pm
*Azrael clenched his fists and teeth, trying for Roans sake to keep from lashing out. He paused briefly and thought of her, how her death meant so little to this man that he'd openly mock him about it. He managed to turn his full blown rage to merely a scowl, and spat at Ice's feet*
I won't be running away from anything, and you can keep your filthy blood!
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