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For a moment there, Zev really thought that he and Hope could have some kind of a normal date. There had been some romantic moments scattered here and there while they were on patrol (like when time literally stopped, the other night, and they got to have a cute kiss, or when they visited his planet and had a little more time for a little more than smooching while there since they would be left alone), but he really just wanted to take her out to a nice dinner and have a splendid time without having to think for even a moment about their duties.

So, of course, of mcfreaking course, they just HAD to accidentally run into some stupid ******** Negaverse Agent who was draining someone. Sure, they'd at least spotted him at a distance, so they had time to duck away and power up, become Hati and Asmodeus in an instant, but they still had to go over there and deal with the guy. Some stupid Captain. And Hati was pissed.

Arsenolite, for one, was having a pretty fabulous night. Sure, he hadn't been able to take revenge on those total assholes that had kidnapped Monoceros, but there was still plenty of time for that to happen. Laying in wait wasn't his strong suit, but he could do it. And the longer it went on, the easier it became. Revenge would come soon enough. Besides, Monoceros was settling back in again, after his kidnapping. Arsenolite had been worried something crazy had happened, but so far, it just seemed like Monoceros needed some time to settle into being back home. He seemed happy, and that made Arsenolite happy.

So, in lieu of getting some immediate revenge, for now, he was just out gathering energy to burn off some steam. Playing with some of the civilians. A little bit of scaring never hurt anyone, anyway. It was always fun to toy with the starseeds in their chests, even if they wouldn't remember the incident. Arsenolite would. The fear on their faces. He loved it.

Of course, now he felt two Order auras nearby, and he sighed, preparing himself for some stupid fight. Come on, man! He was just out here trying to have a good time, and he honestly felt so attacked right now! Before he was actually being attacked, even!!!

Hati couldn't help his own dangerous grin right back at his girlfriend. God, but she was so absolutely perfect. He wouldn't have had her any other way. He was just... so grateful that she was in his life, that she loved him (and his sister, too, he kept forgetting about that part, but that wasn't out of malice or anything, and it elated him every time to see the reminder, when they kissed, that the three of them got to share something beautiful together).

"Moor Stalk," he said, focusing on the Captain with the dangerous grin still on his face sharpening. Just in case. A little extra oomph on top of his sweet, amazing girlfriend's magic. Silent fire would surely be terrifying.

Arsenolite shrieked and jumped back, instinctively releasing the starseed he'd had his hand on and feeling the loss keenly. It had felt so beautiful, sitting in his hand, still in the civillian's chest, pulsing quietly with life. Felt so tender and soft and vulnerable. He'd been so close to taking it away! Furthering the Negaverse towards getting rid of these kinds of assholes like the ones attacking him! Sacrificing people for the greater goddamned good here, thank you!! ******** you!! He screamed as the pain of the fire overtook him, laying back on the ground.

But then, suddenly, he couldn't even hear the crackle of the flames, or his own screaming. Uncertain, he stopped screaming, straining to hear anything—but not even his own labored, pained breathing reached his ears.

Then.

A single bark of a dog.

Fear balled up in his gut, sitting there like a heavy rock, and he gasped, or thought he did. What the hell was this? Did they have a ******** attack dog with them? Was it going to attack? When would it attack? He tried frantically to look around, but everything hurt so much. His skin felt so raw and cracked and blistering and painful. He wasn't sure he'd ever experienced such pain in his life.

The pain and fear had him still on the ground, laying there and praying it would all pass soon enough. He couldn't even focus enough to teleport, which was another deeply frightening aspect of this moment, when all he wanted was to get away, especially before the pain doubled because of a ******** dog attack.

Heavy breathing behind him made him shriek again, and he flung himself to the side, trying to avoid the dog he was positive was there, though he did not dare to look, in case that made things so much worse for him.

The instant the pain dissolved, the magic finally ceasing, he teleported back into the Negaverse. ********. All. Of. That.

Noir Songbird

hati: 295 / arse: 546

A deafening silence settles over everyone within a ten foot radius. Shortly after the silence falls, a single, deep bark echoes through the area, and suddenly every enemy within the radius feels like they are being watched by a large, dangerous creature. The silence can be disorienting; no matter how loud anything is, while the magic is in effect they cannot hear anything but the bark--and maybe the sound of something heavy breathing just behind them. Paranoia, anxiety and fear for the invisible thread are prominent for the duration of the magic, and may persist for longer if the player desires. This attack affects all enemies within ten feet and lasts for twenty five seconds; it can be used three time per battle.

Hati grinned a wolfish grin as their magic worked together, layering down upon the Captain to bring him to his downfall—for now. He hoped that scared the horrible man off of being around for a few nights, at least. Maybe a little unsure if he was still being hunted or not. Hati would love that, if that happened. Ah well. He'd never know. It didn't matter much, as long as it made the Captain think twice about messing with him or his girlfriend. Still, the thought made him quite happy, to think about the rotten Captain going around for the next few days, startled by every little dog bark, always looking over his shoulder for the ghost that would never come.

He helped Asmodeus carry the poor civilian over to the bench and also powered down, yawning a bit. Fighting was tiring, when one just wanted to have a good damned date night for once.

Hope seemed to think it was still salvageable, so Zev smiled back at her and took her hand in his again, rubbing his thumb against the back of her hand. "Hopefully with a lot less rats," he said pleasantly. "I'd really like to spend the rest of the night doing nothing with you."