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Liora's golden eyes focused intently on the spear, and she tensed instinctively as the nature of its aura struck her in full. Without doubt, Liora knew that this formidable weapon belonged to the Oni outside. No wonder the demon was pissed; she would feel the same if such a weapon were robbed for her.

Liora also was able to connect two-and-two in terms of the 'holy' relic which Astande was referring to, or, at least, she assumed that the cross she had noted was the holy relic. It seemed somehow fitting that the demon had a satanic symbol as a protection device.

"Somehow, I don't think that an inverted cross should be described as a holy relic, especially because it's protecting demon-filth." she commented drolly.

It took a minor effort of will to remove her eyes from the demonic spear, and her hackles remained raised even after she looked away. Her lycanthropic blood was at work again; she absolutely hated the presence of other races with the obvious exception of fellow Hunters of varying races. Her gaze shifted to Astande's face, and the corner of her mouth twitched upwards in a semblance of a tight lipped smile. Being of a former Catholic descendance, the mention of "Mary's Blessing" caused Liora's mind to shift to her beliefs rather than the task at hand. She wrench her mind roughly back into focus before speaking again.

"Yes, being outfitted properly certainly sounds favorable. My holy-water bullets only managed to pock his wings slightly. What's this 'Mary's Blessing' you speak of?"

Liora frowned somewhat at the disbelieving stare he had given her, but did not respond anyway. It was rather impressive that he had developed the weapon all on his own; Liora wondered if all hunters were so inventive. If so, Liora thought that she might be able to create a few useful ideas at a later date. For now, the Oni was her main concern.

An air of anticipation entered her gait as Astande turned and apparently led her to where she was to get 'equipped'. Her heels resounded loudly off the massive walls as she walked.

((Exit to Haven Armory, too.))

Will stormed into Haven with rage and fury showing through his every movement. It was as bad as Tyler had said. Everywhere Hunters were bickering. Violence threatened to explode at every moment. The Hunters strength had always been in their discipline and unity. And now that was gone. In their fear, they made themselves weak. It made him want to cry tears of bitterness that what had taken him months to build could be so easily destroyed.

Stalking through the halls, he let the power that connected him to the other world, to paradise, to come to the fore of his psyche, Will allowed his eyes to blaze with a pure, blinding white light. The power filtered into his voice, giving his words the ring of authority. "Everyone report to either their rooms or the training facilities! NOW! I'm back people, and you're going to start acting like a team again! And somebody tell Krii'Ouse and Astrande to report to my office immediately!"

Sending Hunters scurrying before him and gawking at his sudden appearance, he grumbled underneath his voice about young idiots without a lick of real discipline. Finally coming to the door of his office, Will strode through and slammed the door behind himself. God, if he wasn't fighting a hangover he'd need a drink right about now.


(exit to Will's office)

Liora wandered aimlessly about the Haven, noting the aura of apprehension that appeared to come from concerns about the Hunters's current situation. She, too, had a wild look around her, but this was due to her previous transformation more than anything else. Her steps were awkward, and her boots thudded each time she nearly stumbled. The fashion in which she now moved was in stark contrast from the grace which the movie-star looking lady had exhibited previously. However, her former poise seemed to be replenishing itself bit by bit. As she walked, Liora found that she had the strength to hold herself upright once again, and her footsteps became more and more sound with every step. Once she'd reached a point where she didn't have to concentrate on her motions to stay upright, Liora allowed her complete attention to drift around the general areas as she walked. The defensive orders had indeed been activated, but Liora guessed that this was more or less the result of Astande's later order and not hers.

As she was running blindly her contacter suddenly beeped. She quickly took it off her belt and read the message. Wiping her tears as she read.

tyler casualy walked down the stairs to the lower levels to the R&D areas. softly nocking on the door as a man in a labcoat opend the door with a pair of goggles on underneath a hasvab suit. "let me guess... psyco specimen right?" asked the man with a vamperic smile...

"yes, we need to keep it frozen to study it... i'll make a call for guards..." replied tyler

"you do that... now to see what this thing can do..." grinned the vampire as he took it into the dark room and placed it in a petree dish. tyler in the meantime made a call to the HIN.

"hello... i request heavly armed guards at the R&D labs in the lower levels, we are puting the psyco specimen under the microscope now."

"i honestly don't know" replied tyler as he looked at the scientests who seemed to be ignoring all saifty standards.

Sabrina stood off to the side. Her gun in her hand relaxed at her side. her eyes always on the lab tec that had the petri dish filled with the solidified specimen. She she kept to the side as Tyler and Liora talked. Her silvery blue eyes looked onto the diffrent vents for a minute or two, before she returned to watching the lab tec. A soft sigh came from her lips as she tapped her pistole at her side. something doesn't feel right she thought as she cracked her knuckles slowly.