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Tanya eyed Frank. The zero system didn't like not knowing something and it kept eating away at her consciousness, telling her to watch him closely. Her medication had worn off by now, and she needed another dose, but there was no way Morphea would let her have it. She was just going to have to deal with it's prying. She pressed her thumb into the palm of her other hand in an attempt to give the system a new focus, but of course it was smarter than that.

Catherine watched Frank Castle's reaction to Sekenre's questions with worry. She didn't have the courage to stop it though, and hoped that someone else might.

Damion still had not moved since their last mission. His legs were getting tired. He had heard the whole conversation with the newcomers, but didn't look at any of them. He missed Ariel. But there was nothing he could have done. Once again, he was too weak.

Whisper watched one of the walls closely. She knew Morphea would be appearing there soon.

Frank met eyes with the girl who was staring at him. "Can I help you, or do you just have a habbit of staring at people you don't know?" He looked at the older girls nervous face, and shook his head. None of them trusted him and that was just fine, but that curious sorceror was butting way to much into his business. Castle knew the type that just wouldn't let somthing be, and he could tell by his eyes that he was one of those people.

In reply to Frank's comment, Tanya made a strange face, as though she was fighting something off. "I do," she replied simply. "But it's technically not my fault." She gritted her teeth and turned away. The zero system was trying to tell her something. No, she forcefully told herself. He's not my enemy. There's no reason for that.

Catherine noticed Tanya's struggling and went over to her. "It's getting to you, isn't it?" she asked. She knew the answer already though.

Tanya brushed her away. "I can handle it." She turned back to Frank. "I'm sorry. I have nothing against you," she said, trying to force a smile.

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Whisper nodded to Krillo. "I am," she said. "But she's not the same as the one who gave birth to me, or the one who raised me. It is different than that."

Whisper bowed her head in a single nod and returned to watching the spot. "She'll be here soon," she whispered to Krillo and Sekenre.

((And I mean it! I'll have it up by Saturday, hopefully for both rooms.))

Frank glared at the woman who came out of nowhere and listened to her rules and demands. So this is the spoiled brat herself. I see that she dosn't have the guts to face us. She acts so confident that it was starting to get to him. As the Pufball appeared, he looked at it alittle confused, and when he heard that it was their 'target' he face showed more confusion. "The hell?" He turned to the table and saw the hardware that he quickly reached for. Not quite like the combat knife he's use to, but it sure as hell will do the job. "So...." He directed his question to the 'children of Japi' "We have to kill these things for any real purpose, or for her amusment?"

"Ugh. Why does everyone think I'm Dead?"
"Well Sekenre, you do converse with the dead in the language of the dead."
None the less..."Sekenre clenched his fist and then relaxed," Well it seems our captor is not truly willing to reveal herself, but it is nice to have a face to associate my enemy with."
Sekenre and Krillo eyed the objects that appeared in front of them. As Krillo began to reach for one Sekenre grabbed his arm. "Don't. I don't trust it." Sekenre then began to examine the items. If there was any attempt to booby trap them, physically or magically, he was unable to tell. He finally picked up the ring and compass and pocketed them and found a way to tie the hatchet to his belt.
Krillo, seeing Sekenre pick them up and pocket them, did the same. Elune forgive me for what I must do, but the balance must be restored and I see no other way to do so...
Yes father, though you are no longer in me, I know you are watching, a Sorcerer must do what he must to survive. Krillo, Whisper, please do not think less of me if I am to carry this out.

((OOOPS I MISREAD! >< Thought there was one for everyone but i'll play with it lmao))

"My apologies, I seem to have lost myself." Though if this thing is magical, I might get the most use out of it. Sekenre pulled out the compass and held it out to Castle but did not move closer to him. "There is something I still don't trust about him.Don't. Never Trust A Sorcerer NOR a Human," one of his other selves told him
I Know. now be silent Okanre, There are still some that I trust.

Catherine cleared her throat audibly. "I can explain a few things for you, and I'll go in order of outburst, so if you would all please calm down."

She turned to Castle first. "Yes, we have to kill these things primarily for her amusement, but also for our own survival. If we don't do what she says, she'll kill us. We're to hold out here until Japi devises a way to get us out. Hopefully we'll all be able to return to the land of the living and resume our lives as soon as that is accomplished."

She then directed her attention to Ganren. "I'm sorry, but it has to be done. And truly, the creatures we have attacked so far, even those that seem benign are actually quite vicious creatures. Though I can't say we've ever encountered something like this before." She looked at Tanya, who shook her head in confirmation.

"As far as Morphea is concerned," she said, upon turning to Sekenre. "It doesn't really matter how you got here, she's still in control of this place, so she can call you whatever she likes." She hoped if he took offense to the comment, he would direct his indignation at Morphea.

Catherine took a deep breath to address the final issue. "Since there is only one compass that points the way to the target, we should all stick together. I don't really care who carries it, personally, but I would suggest Tanya. She is a tactician where she comes from and will notice things that we do not."

"As for the rings," Catherine addressed the whole group now. "I suggest you put them around your wrist. I trust they will fit everyone?" She eyed the 'tree man' uncertainly. "They'll shrink a bit, so don't be alarmed." She demonstrated for everyone to see.

Tanya and Whisper did the same, and Tanya brought one to Damion so that he might do so as well. He took it, but did not put it on.

Tanya took over the explanation. "This is the most important part," she said. "This bracelet is like a second chance. If you don't have it, you're much more vulnerable to death here."

((Note, Catherine doesn't realize it because it hasn't been necessary yet, but the ring will grow in size if it needs to in order to fit around the wrist.))