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Hexynia eyes the Demi-Goddess before her. "Do not fail me."

Hexynia eyes the Demi-Goddess before her. "Do not fail me."

Mimiko and Italia had made their way towards Hexynia's land. Mimiko had never met the Hellhound Goddess and only briefly knew that she was an ally of Venezia. As a result she tended to hover close to Italia, looking around nervously up at the gargoyles that flew overhead. Italia on the other hand, walked without hesitation. Their task? Sekan, the Demi-God of Laughter, had sent them to go inform their lord's closest ally of the news of his downfall. If anything perhaps it could serve as a warning so Hexynia could be on guard.

Italia's footsteps guided her to the gates where she called out. Her voice was not playful in nature like it usually was. She struggled to bring strength to it and just hoped Hexynia was fairing well. "Lady Hexynia! It is Italia, Venezia's daughter. I come with dire news. Please allow me an audience with you..."

Mimiko almost bumped into Italia when the smaller Pockettu stopped. She blinked a few times and remained close, looking around. After Italia spoke she nodded a few times then waved her arms in a frantic manner.

Normally Italia would be relieved to see Rend. But even such a familiar face could not shake the despair that etched its way into every notion of her body. She tried to force a smile upon seeing him but only could nod. "Thank you, Rend..." Both carnies followed after the hellhound. And soon enough Hexynia was before them.

"Lady Hexynia..." Italia started and gave a bow. "...My father is... he has been defeated. We aren't sure by who. But he returned to us in such a tattered and torn state I just..." She struggled with words. She didn't wish to seem week. Mimiko must have sensed this and placed a hand on her shoulder, nodding for Italia to continue. Italia bit her lower lip then nodded back to the demi-goddess and spoke once more. "We thought it would be wise to let you know of what happened... I'm not sure if this was an isolated incidence or something more."

Slash, Hexynia's demi-god of Omens, walked into the chamber. He looked at Italia and Mimiko, then to Rend and Hexynia. "...I do not have a good feeling on the matter."

Mimiko looked at Hexynia with a bit of surprise. She was not expecting such kindness. Perhaps it was due to her being relatively knew in Venezia's service. She did not know the history behind the Hellhounds and Carnival. She shook her head at the mention of if Venezia will be okay. A shrug of the shoulders followed by a finger to the lips, as if in thought.

Italia watched Mimiko for a moment then blinked. "...Some of the carnies are looking after my father right now. Sekan is with them. I trust they'll keep him alive. He's stronger than he looks." She thought on Syrridan and Hexynia's aid. "I don't wish to involve too many people... I... don't want another war to break out. But I'm starting to feel this is inevitable though. Many will want revenge for what happened to my father. I don't blame them. I want to break whoever did this in two." She sighed. "I just don't want to see the Carnival crumble in a heap of rust.

Mimiko raised her finger as she came to a solution. She tapped Italia on the shoulder to get her attention. Bringing her index fingers to her forehead to mimic horns, well, more horns than she had on her own head, indicating Hexynia, she then gestured around the castle. A quick head shake no. She then continued by pointing to Rend and a few 'invisible people', making walking motions with her fingers and then pointed at herself and Italia.

Italia scratched her head. Bells. Why didn't she carry a pen and piece of paper. She thought for a few moment. "Oh..." She leaned closer and whispered to Mimiko then got a few nods in agreement. "Okay... Mimiko says what if some of your followers accompany us back to the Carnival? It would be too dangerous to leave the Carnival unattended. The enemy could overtake the carnival in my father's absence. Also we wouldn't wish to be a huge burden..." There were a LOT of carnies after all. For a moment Italia looked at Rend and felt herself able to smile. She was very glad to have met the hellhound. His protective nature was such an amazing quality, one to be cherished.

Italia bowed before Hexynia. She couldn't have been more grateful to the Goddess. "Thank you... Lady Hexynia. We will be sure to repay your kindness in someway." She turned towards Rend and Mimiko. "We should begin to head back. I don't wish to leave the Carnival alone for too long."

Slash approached the small group and frowned. "Be careful on your way back. Do not stop to speak to anyone or give them the time of day. Go straight to the Carnival."

Mimiko nodded and blinked. Tilting her head she pondered why but it made sense. They could get ambushed if they lingered for too long.

Slash turned towards Hexynia. "In the meanwhile, perhaps we should keep a close eye on the outskirts?"

Italia nodded and bowed towards Hexynia. "Thank you again..." She looked at the group and ushered them onwards towards the Carnival. Mimiko waited for a good portion of the group to pass before bowing to Hexynia in thanks as well, floating off to catch up with the others.