Chaldean Chronicles: Cadence of the Lostgrail

@Game Ping 5 you guys can interrogate the cultist here. I will do the mission rewards a bit later today.

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Thankfully, in spite of Rider's - proclivities, the Servant restrained her flight to a fairly gentle jaunt... being off the ground and on such a beast as the Pegasus was still probably a bit jarring for any regular person, but it was not too daunting besides that. With just a slow canter, the divine equine landed; almost with its own sense of pride in its work. Admittedly, it'd been a tight fit, but Victoria and Theano's slight figures made it a little easier. However, if they had any complaints about the flight - their cargo had doubtlessly many more, having had to settle for dangling off the back by a chain. Hopefully the cultist's in-flight entertainment of near-death experiences hadn't been too rough... "Now, we should be in relative safety here, though we'll have to consider another flight if you want to investigate the city properly. Until then, though... please amuse yourselves. Otherwise, I shall instead..."

"Evil Demon, be gone.  The God Lords will see you banished!  They will smite all the unbelievers.  None shall be able to resist their powers.  Repent now, it is the only way to survive!" yelled the Cultist in protest of everything going on.

Alochie would once again appear on hologram. "Oh my, you remind me of when I would go on the battlefield and take prisoners. Well excellent job, you guys can get some information out of him. If you need any help let me know. I am going to be assembling another team to take over a nearby leyline so we can setup a base." said Alochie as she explained the situation to the party.

"Noted. I am admittedly not the greatest at interrogation, though I've always wanted to learn torture. It seemed somewhat useful for extracting it out of people who don't wanna speak." With that the woman looked towards the man. "Your 'Gods' are little more than frauds. So speak."

"I managed to get information out of them by using magecraft into making them my friends." said Alochie as she gave a bit of a cute smile. Though her expression would become far more serious. "But your free to use whatever method you wish." With that the communication line would cut off.

"The Gods summon Angels, they create new life, they gave us power and destroy all who get in their way.  REPENT NOW!  THE END FOR YOU IS NOW!"

"They summoned angels huh? Unfortunately that is likely little more than heresy and an attempt to simulate what actually happened. Now. Do tell us exactly what happened. You'd be so kind wouldn't you?"

"I saw the creatures come down from the heavens itself, I have seen them make accurate prediction.  Look at the sun and moon, how it moves now.  WHAT ELSE BUT A GOD COULD DO ALL THAT?  You simply have not seen their power first hand!" ranted the Cultist.

"That does not sound like the deeds of a god, but rather one's of the devil walking the earth. A god does not send an army to slaughter cities and summon fiendish creatures now do they?" With that Theano glanced over at the cultist, her gaze fixating on him for a few long moments before she continued. "Have you ever heard of the Holy Church or the Catholic Church?"

"The Catholic Church, I have not heard of that.  But the Holy Church spreads all the God's name, treating them equally with each other!  They send out their Inquisitors and Bishops to assist us!"

"Hm... Odd but interesting. What sort of weapons do they use?"

"Ah, you think I would tell you, Heretic! Confess, repent and join the Cult!"

"Speak or I will make your death a painful one."

The cultist would start to laugh.

With that she took out one of her arrows, stabbing him in the groin with it.

"AHH, GOD'S CURSE YOU.  IN FACT WITH MY LIFE AS TRIBUTE, I CURSE YOU!" *said the cultist as the wound started to expand now.*

With that the woman quickly finished the man off with a Black Key.

((@Andle | Cam, Ib, Rach @Tulf @Orphelia/Naomi/Artoria This RP is effectively over now but you can still talk among yourselves here))

... Tap, tap, tap. In the north, a Great Lord sits on a wooden throne. From the highest tree, he observes the deeds of men. And he alone judges them. In his halls it is where one may find the secrets of nature, and to walk with him is to know the secret of life. ... On the great wooden corridors of the Lord of the North... A single soul marches through them.

10:54 PM

They bear the mark of his blessing. A connection to their divine. They wear his sigil, the symbol of their great duy. They carry the robes of the faithful. But... They do not carry good news. And just as they arrive at their destination, a booming voice commands them with a single word. "Stop."

10:56 PM

So does the new arrival stop, and at the same time, they bow in absolute reverence, for one must not be disrespectful towards true divinity. "My Lord, O' Lord of mine, you that observes the deeds of man... I am more grateful to walk on your shadow that any words could express, to be on your merciful gaze and be able to-" "Stop." Does the voice command a second time. Promptly, they commit to silence.

11:00 PM

On a wooden throne, does the Lord of the North sit. And at his side, a watchful companion of bronze and crimson gaze observe the proceedings.

"... You may speak now. I know what is it you have come to say, but I do not wish to hear your prayers. Only what you have come for."

"... Yes, my lord." The figure nods, as they're given the approval to stand.

11:06 PM

"There has been... Issues, on the south campaign." "Chaldea." *He comments with a dry and laconic tone.* "... Yes, my Lord. We believe they have arrived here, and that they have began their expansion. The forces of the Cult have fought with much fervor...-" "Yet do they stand." "Precisely, my Lord." "And the wildfire?" "We are investigating the parties responsible, my Lord. They shall be brought to justice soon."

"Hmmm. Advisor, what do you make of this?" The Lord speaks to the figure at his left, who has done nothing other than listen and watch until now. Only now, does the figure speak, with a authoritative, yet comforting voice, almost paternal, as if it was someone you knew from a long time ago. "Your will too, is the will of [----]. Should this 'Chaldea' be an enemy, then the more we wait, the more will it become like an eruption that will carry everything away, until nothing is left but ashes. Then, it becomes clear we must act as soon as possible." "And yet?" As if anticipating it. "And yet, you show them mercy. You have not squashed them totally yet. Then, as I am [----], I ask, why? Is it that your heart wavers? Of course not, which is why it must mean... You do not believe they are an enemy."

"They weren't worth my consideration. My duties have not been forgotten. Yet they do not understand this. It seems we must make them understand, and see if they stand with us, or against us. Or perhaps I feel merciful today. Perhaps they can be made to see the world as I do."

"Druid, thank you for coming. Advisor, I appoint you as my Supreme General. Use my forces as you see fit, and deal with Chaldea in whatever manner you find best. You have my permission to use the Knights, and the Hound if you need it."

"... I am [----], for me to ensure the safety of [----] is nothing but given. I'll perform this duty of mine as the one that embodies [----]. I do not believe I will make use of that beast, however. It is not that I say it is not [----], but for our purposes, it is an extreme measure."

11:20 PM

"You can retire, Druid. Inform me of any new developments." "Yes, my Lord! Thank you, my Lord!" And despite how brief did this exchange seem, they do not waste one second to leave as asked... Yet they spare one glance at their Lord, a very risky move, just to see... Something. Something different. But what could it be...?

11:22 PM

"Hm, it seems you and I must prepare, then. You with your appointment, and me with my duties. I'll have to ask for some more favours."

"I am sure of my capabilities, for I am [----]. There is nothing my lance cannot reach, for all is [----]. But what about you?" "What insolence..."

"As a Divine Lord, I too am sure of what I am capable of. There is nothing outside my reach. Nothing."

SPOILER

11:27 PM

"The time will come soon. The tree will flourish, and what I've waited for so long will be realized. I will not have it all gone to waste."

"Hm, that dedication... It is too, the spirit of [----]. I shall see for that dream, to be realized, then."

In a wooden throne, sits the Lord of the North. He has waited for a long time. And with the Spear from which All Comes, he will wait no longer. His dream will come true, the tree will be born. One way or the other.

Lingering on the Edge of the Forest, the girl had clambered up a tree, looking onward on the landscape of Ireland nto too far away from Galway. Lytus. I require your immediate presence. Come to me. @RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

The young hunter appeared in the same tree, on another branch, perched and glancing off into the distance with her. "What is it that you need, Master?"

"You wished to talk to me following the mission. As it happens, I am quite free now to talk. Would you perhaps wish to voice your concerns? It is a much more suitable place than a soon-to-be battlefield."

7:29 AM

@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

"Ah, that..." He rubbed the back of his neck a little awkwardly, shuffling and shifting on the branch. "The things I wanted to talk to you about... We already talked about on the battlefield. Just... The issues of pragmatism, and how far that can be taken... I just want you to consider whether the sacrifice of another is truly necessary."

". . . I see. In that case allow me to make something perfectly clear between us, Hippolytus." With that, Theano reached into her pocket, taking out a single arrow and taking out a regular bow. Not the one she had been given by Vee. Then, she reached into her pack for an Apple. Tossing it up into the air. "In moments when we don't have much time to consider things, there is no time to debate morality and philosophy. As much of a fan of it as I might be..." With that she pulled back the arrow- Firing it right trough the apple and preventing it from falling to the ground. "Inaction is the biggest evil of them all. It is better to do a greater evil you can predict than allow for an unknown evil to occur due to your decisions. If you wish to disagree with me on that line of logic, now would be the time. Not on the battlefield." With that she turned to her servant.

7:36 AM

@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

"Of course, there are times where you can't think, only act. But... I have seen where following that line of logic to its extreme leads. And whilst I trust in you to not perform anything as heinous as that... I already told you what the consequences of such a thing would be." The hunter fired his own arrow, slicing through the remains of the apple before it struck anything else.

". . . Hippolytus. By the power vested in me as a Master of Chaldea I terminate our contract. Please find someone that will better align with your own ideology." With that the woman rose her hand up into the air, opening a palm and letting their teether drop. @RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

7:48 AM

With that, the girl put her bow away. Jumping down to retrieve her arrow.

"..."

7:50 AM

"You could have at least given me a warning! You're lucky I have Independent Action, you foolish woman!" He gave a deep sigh, rubbing his forehead. "I could be in real trouble if something occurs whilst I'm trying to find a new contract, good grief... I appreciate your honesty and your conviction, however." His exasperated expression turned to a proud smile. "Vee would be very proud."

". . ." The girl stirred for just a moment. She froze in place...

7:51 AM

Without another warning, the woman reached for her bow and fired an arrows directly at the man.

Theano Hippolyta Nicolo attacks with a Dragon Wrath Bow!

Meta

To Hit: 1d20 (3) + 19 = 22 Damage: 1d8 (2) + 12 [magical piercing] + 3d6 (2, 5, 1) [lightning] + 2d4 (3, 2) [magical piercing] = 27

Yet, it was aimed at his cheek- only scratching it as a warning shot. There was anger in her eyes. "Don't you dare put words in my dead sister's mouth ever again, Archer. You do not know that. Don't attempt to use her as some kind of a vector to voice your mind trough when speaking to me ever again."

7:53 AM

". . . Tsk." With that the woman lowered her weapon, glancing off to the side. The moment the anger subsided- even for a moment. There was apparent pain. Something she had held in for a while now.

"..." The hunter's expression darkened. He didn't make any effort to dodge, or to counterattack, but his veins did seem to glow slightly for a second. "She was my family, too."

7:58 AM

He turned on his heel and made a move to walk into the forest, clenching his fist.

". . . Hope you find a better master than me, Archer. I am not my sister nor do I ever intend to be her. If you wish to shoot me in the back while we're out in the field, this relationship will never work out. I suggest seeing if my sister is up to form a contract." With that Theano paused for a few long moments, looking down at the ground with silence for a few long moments. "Family doesn't threaten one another with death. No matter what."

8:00 AM

With that, she turned around to head back towards the town.

"......" Ah. So that's it... When she put it like that... Maybe the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree after all. "I see. Yes, you're right. I'm sorry, Theano. I just... I never want to see that again. It was bad enough..." He shook his head. "But it's no excuse. I reacted inexcusably, and I apologise."

". . ." The girl flinched for just a moment, her eyes looking off into the distance. "I need to be able to trust you. In turn, you need to trust me. If our relationship is not built upon layers of trust, then there is no point in us being anything more than two people from a different flock working together to achieve a goal. I will never be my sister, for better or for worse I see the world for what it is." ". . . Also I was aware you possess independent action. I could see your skills, don't you remember?" After a moment of thought Theano finally turned to look at Hippolytus. "If you will not hesitate to strike me down, then I cannot have a response of hesitation either. If you wish to be cold and impersonal, then I must be ready to do the same. I will not live to see another member of my family die, much less by my hand. However it would be an insult to my sister's wishes to perish either. What choice does that leave, Archer?" The girl reached into her pocket, taking out a simple spell focus. Vee's Spell Focus. Right under her robes, lingering in a hidden pocket by the chest. "Perhaps you have a point to worry, however I have told you before. I had seen Genoa. I had seen Ennaishe. You seem to forget that it was not the only thing that had happened. During my time recovering from Cryostasis I've had time to reflect. Rewatch... Genoa was not even remotely the only tragedy that had occurred in that singularity. Veronique herself had almost perished twice if not for the involvement of these close to her. Once by Vlad, once by some dead apostle that assaulted her in the middle of a city." With that she paused, her fist tightening as she glanced off to the side.

8:16 AM

"We don't get to play heroes anymore. Age of God's is over. The power that let one person save everyone... That power now requires sacrifices that will end up with a blade protruding out of your ribcage to begin repaying. Veronique survived that long because everyone else around her was willing to sacrifice their everything for her."

8:17 AM

". . . I don't have the luxury of killing myself in an all out attack and coming back to protect these I care about, unlike you. So I will make whatever difficult decision it takes to protect these I love."

8:17 AM

"That's my mindset. If you can accept that and swear to me never to raise a hand against me, I am willing to once again reinstate our contract. Otherwise, I believe our talk is finished."

8:18 AM

@RJ|Sir L/Lytus/Dude/Wolf/-/-

"......." A smile came back to his face as he looked over his shoulder. In fact... He was beaming, his eyes shimmering a bit as he turned to fully face her. Forget what Vee would have thought... He was proud. He had another aunt this cool. "Well said. Your cadence is incredible. Very well." He got to one knee and bowed before her. "I make an oath here, that I shall never raise a hand against you, and that under my eye no harm shall come against you."

"I accept your oath. Under the Sign of Ares and Artemis to bear as witness, to break it shall stand as an insult before the olympians themselves. I swear under the sign of god as well to uphold the ideals I have spoken of today. Hippolytus, You are my Weapon and I am your guiding hand. Be my arrow and I shall ensure you strike true." With that the woman extended her left hand with command seals on it. "Do you accept the terms of our contract?"

"Yes I do. Master." He nodded, getting to his feet... And bringing her into a tight hug. "No one else."

"--!" The girl paused for just a moment, taken aback by the hug before simply... Relaxing. She let it happen, rising her hands slowly to hug the man before quietly speaking. "I'm glad."

"....We will be hunters. And... If our arrows should strike something else on the way to their target, then so be it. That... Is not something I have made any oath against."

". . . Yeah. That's the path I seek to follow myself." Theano nodded before simply pulling the man close. For just a moment... As she rested her forehead on his shoulder the slightest hint of wetness could be felt. Yet just as quickly she lifted her head up slightly and it was gone.

"....Then there's little time to waste, Master." He nodded at her with a comforting smile. He didn't bring up the tears. He just made himself known as a source of comfort if it was needed, before pulling back. "We should perhaps head back to base and see if there is anything that needs doing. Unless you would perhaps like to join me, I could teach you some things about hunting game."

". . . Just call me Fee while we're outside the mission. As for hunting... I suppose it had been a while since I've had the chance to indulge. You want to go fetch ourselves some wolf pelts?"

"I suppose that could be useful. I hear it can get cold in the northern parts of the larger island..."

"I was considering doing it for sport. They will go extinct in these parts in approximately... 150 years."

. . . Looking on from a nearby hill, the figure lingered. It's eyes fixated upon the horizon.

"Honestly..." He pulled a hand up to his face, tugging on a scrap of cloth he wore as protection from the elements. "I should probably do something about this mess." He mused from his position, sitting down by the edge of the small cliff and hanging his legs off of it. He didn't move. "No, this is good preparation."

2:16 PM

"If they can't handle this..." "Then they're hopeless."

...

11:14 PM

A small detail, however.

11:14 PM

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat That includes you.

11:14 PM

H-Huh? Why is she out here..!?

11:15 PM

Ah. That's right. This is her Punishment. She was an Accessory to Murder, in the end.

Through the power of an EX-ranked Noble Phantasm and the correction of a crime, Astraea had seemingly performed a miracle through the Summoning Room... As she was no longer in Chaldea, but seemingly, in the place where she had picked up the mushroom.

11:18 PM

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat Astraea would begin to hear it... Rustling of the leaves, and birds flying off in the distance... Distant mumbles and sounds, enough to tell you... Something, or rather, multiple somethings seem to approach from all directions.

11:18 PM

You became for an instant into a beacon of magical energy.

"...." Ah.. She mustn't stick around. She better get out of here. Granted, her Noble Phantasm is fairly taxing to use all on her own but.. She still has the connection to her Master.

"My Apologies Master, I've made a grave Mistake. The Assault on Chaldea was caused by my carelessness. I will do my utmost to return."

She taps into her Divine Power- Allowing her to Fly. She needs to escape, before whatever is trying to get to her catches up to her.

Astraea (Luvia Edelfelt)

Sorcery Points

◉◉◉◉◉◉◉◉◉◉◉◉◉〇〇〇 (-3)

Where is she attempting to fly to?

Back to Uruk, of course..! It shouldn't be that far off, and she is unable to get lost.

Let me quickly see more or less how much you have to travel.

"Astraea, are you alright...!?" Sal responds, even if he's preoccupied with his own issues.

"Should be. Worry not, within two hours I should have returned to the Base." "In the off chance that I do not make it, I request that you bid my apologies to Chaldea."

"I can send Rider to pick you up, Ruler."

"...Very well. But I will be arriving back at Chaldea soon."

As soon as Astraea set off... She could tell that she had caught the attention not only on Earth, but in the skies... A group of flying enemies would follow her as well, in armour and with angelic wings, prepared to capture her.

"Angels are after me." That's a Problem. But.. It's fine. If she's already been found then the best thing she can do now is to just.. Fly as fast as she can to escape.

Soon enough, they would start to glow with radiance... As if preparing for something...!

...This doesn't bode well. not at all. Is there any chance Astraea could be able to tell?

12:05 AM

As in, tell what they're doing.

Astraea || Lady Justice

...This doesn't bode well. not at all. Is there any chance Astraea could be able to tell?

Insight or Investigation.

Astraea (Luvia Edelfelt) makes an Insight check!

1d20 (10) + 9 = 19

+Superiority Dice

@Vormal/Asstolfo/Morban/Sword/Cat

Result: 1d6 (3) Total: 3

22

@Thunder - LS | ED | DO | HT

Result: 1d20 (19) Total: 19

1

Without a chance of seeing their expressions, no, it was undecipherable. You just can tell it cannot be good.

Right. In that case. Return to the Original plan. RUN THE HELL AWAY! "They're performing some kind of ritual..!"

"I'm going to call Rider to your location! Hold on, Ruler...!"

They would place themselves in position... And use their chance!

12:17 AM

Astraea, roll me two Constitution Saves.

Astraea (Luvia Edelfelt) makes a Constitution Save!

1d20 (2) + 10 = 12

12:17 AM

Astraea (Luvia Edelfelt)

Luck

〇〇〇〇 (+0) (1 overflow)

~~They should have recharged by now..~~

Astraea (Luvia Edelfelt) makes a Constitution Save!

1d20 (10) + 10 = 20

And the other!

Astraea (Luvia Edelfelt) makes a Constitution Save!

1d20 (8) + 10 = 18

12:17 AM

Astraea (Luvia Edelfelt)

Luck

◉◉◉◉ (+1)

Pass and fail.

Astraea (Luvia Edelfelt)

Luck

◉◉〇〇 (-2)

12:17 AM

Astraea (Luvia Edelfelt) makes a Constitution Save!

1d20 (4) + 10 = 14

12:17 AM

Astraea (Luvia Edelfelt)

Luck

◉〇〇〇 (-1)

12:17 AM

Astraea (Luvia Edelfelt) makes a Constitution Save!

1d20 (5) + 10 = 15

12:18 AM

Astraea (Luvia Edelfelt)

Luck

〇〇〇〇 (-1)

12:18 AM

Astraea (Luvia Edelfelt) makes a Constitution Save!

1d20 (10) + 10 = 20

Both pass.

@Thunder - LS | ED | DO | HT Rolling 2 iterations... 12d6 (1, 1, 1, 4, 6, 6, 1, 4, 3, 3, 2, 5) [radiant] = 37 12d6 (6, 5, 2, 1, 5, 5, 1, 1, 6, 3, 3, 3) [radiant] = 41 78 total.

You take this much damage.

12:18 AM

Wait, my mistake.

12:18 AM

It is halved.

@Thunder - LS | ED | DO | HT

Result: 78 / 2 Total: 39

This much.

Astraea (Luvia Edelfelt): 153/192 (-19)

Resistance <3

They shoot towards you blows of divine radiance, with the intent to blind you and stop your going-through! However, you manage to resist it

"Justice can never be blinded!"

correction, justice is blind

12:22 AM

Therefore you automatically gain the condition, gg

12:22 AM

/jk

Damn you, Narrator! If Justice was truly blind, then it could never find the truth!

It's not my fault that it's with a blindfold in the pretty statues!

Either way, Astraea is not going to stick around to wait for another shot of that. She continues running away.

Thunder - LS | ED | DO | HT started a thread. 2022-08-28 12:35 AM

... Somewhere, a bit far away from the main Chaldea Base, someone was training in their free time. Load, point, shoot. BANG! Reload. Repeat the whole process. A certain Master was training... "Gotta do it faster, gotta do it better", they repeated to themselves, as they practiced their aim. The image of their teacher in his mind. How assured she seemed of each of her shots. How there was a lack of fear in her grip, or a lack of doubt in her gaze, as her enemies were riddled with bullets. Yeah, as if the trees were good targets. They stay still, they don't move. But since his weapon spoke to him... A seed of doubt was planted. "Can you pull the trigger when the time comes?" ... Goddamn it. Why now? If he could've just... pulled the damn trigger, then the disaster at the base could've been avoided. Maybe the bastard would've not gotten away. Or maybe not. But it's not like he would know. Or listen, in any case. Load, point, shoot, reload. He would continue his routine, focused, in silence.

@Devanya

What else was there for a work-less and master-less servant to do but go relax in the woods. A man of many talents and many vices, Yan Qing was one who often too pleasure in anything from a relaxing nap to a big of rough-housing! For the moment they had chosen to spend their time on a bit of a stroll. Mostly to properly wake up form their impromptu nap up in the trees. They probably hadn't rested their eyes for more than half an hour, but they still felt a bit drowsy. The effects of being master-less were certainly not lost on them, but he hadn't expect it to be this bad at times. Sleeping was without a doubt the best way to ease some of the fatigue and exhaustion. What was better would probably be a nice bowl of steaming hot ramen! Though his train of thought was interrupted. The loud bang of a gunshot, while not something he had ever experienced in life, it was decently familiar to him as a servant. Yan Qing would move stealthily towards the direction of the sound. Coming upon the sight of a master he had to assume. It didn't feel like a servant after all. Besides he was still under the impression that there wasn't a lot of servant who'd use guns! They looked to be pretty into their training, but perhaps pushing themselves a bit too much? Taking a deep breath, Yan Qing would do what often got him into trouble, stick his nose into things he probably shouldn't. "Osu!" the Assassin would suddenly shout out from behind a tree, poking out from his hiding spot as he'd wave his hand towards the master. He carried a cheerful smile on his face and a generally friendly demeanor. " You're really working harder there! Gun training huh? That's pretty cool! Not that I've ever held one, haha!" Yan Qing would start to approach.

@Thunder - LS | ED | DO | HT

"...!" His routine interrupted, he would turn and point at whoever came to him! But once he noticed who it was, he lowered the gun. "Oh, hi, Assassin was it? Geez, you scared me. For one second I thought you were the enemy." He would say, a bit embarrassed from being seen in retrospective... Damn it. "Not really cool if you noticed me. That means I couldn't hide my presence from you. And in the field, that means being dead. At least you got Presence Concealment." "Soooooo! What do ye want? I'm kind of busy here, y'know?'

@Devanya forgot to ping you

Seeing the gun pointed at him Yan Qing would raise his arms up, a slight smile on his face as he tried to show he was a friendly. The tense moment didn't last very long though as Leopold lowered his gun. "That's Right! Assassin at your service~" Cheerful as always, Assassin would approach. " You never know though, could always be an enemy in disguise." Yan Qing teased as he would grin a bit. In the case of Yan Qing he could probably have donned the disguise of one, but that felt a bit mean and he'd probably have been shot. "Ah~ sorry! Only really heard to gunfire, us servants have good ears." He would let out as he watched the master, they seemed like they wanted to get back to their training though. However, Yan Qing had shown himself for a reason after all. Clearing his throat. " hrmph Yes! Right! I wondered if you didn't mind taking a break. Working too hard will only impede progress after all. Maybe have a cup of tea?" Yan Qing knew all too well that hard work could really do a number on you, and working alone could hinder progress or worse make someone repeat mistakes. "How about it? Take a bit of a breather with me, and afterwards I'll help ya' out with some training?"

@Thunder - LS | ED | DO | HT (edited)

Yan Qing

Seeing the gun pointed at him Yan Qing would raise his arms up, a slight smile on his face as he tried to show he was a friendly. The tense moment didn't last very long though as Leopold lowered his gun. "That's Right! Assassin at your service~" Cheerful as always, Assassin would approach. " You never know though, could always be an enemy in disguise." Yan Qing teased as he would grin a bit. In the case of Yan Qing he could probably have donned the disguise of one, but that felt a bit mean and he'd probably have been shot. "Ah~ sorry! Only really heard to gunfire, us servants have good ears." He would let out as he watched the master, they seemed like they wanted to get back to their training though. However, Yan Qing had shown himself for a reason after all. Clearing his throat. " hrmph Yes! Right! I wondered if you didn't mind taking a break. Working too hard will only impede progress after all. Maybe have a cup of tea?" Yan Qing knew all too well that hard work could really do a number on you, and working alone could hinder progress or worse make someone repeat mistakes. "How about it? Take a bit of a breather with me, and afterwards I'll help ya' out with some training?"

"..." Squiiiiiiiint. You just had to offer a cup of tea to perhaps the most paranoid Master in Chaldea. But. He was among the most batshit insane as welll. "Sure, but you do it. Since you have something in mind and you're an Assassin, I could learn a thing or two from you." He would sit down. "Surprise me." With a smirk, almost like giving a challenge. @Devanya

"Ah? Hmm, alright. I pretty used to making tea. Haha, done it lots of times." The Assassin replied, he eyed the master for a moment before he'd prepare for some light tea making. Didn't take too long to gather all the material he needed and thankfully he had a bit of tea leaves he'd manage to ~~swipe~~ acquire. Assassin would provide a pretty normal cup of ceylon tea. Dark in color and strong in flavor. He'd offer a small cup to Leopold with a smile as he'd take a seat on the ground, legs crossed into a lotus position. "Now now, no need to be on edge. I may be an assassin but I'm more of an....I guess you'd call it an infiltrator? Haha! If I was going to kill, I'd have disguised myself into someone you're more friendly or acquainted with first." Assassin would take a sip of the hot tea, showing that it was safe, a lengthy and loud slurp later he would nod to Leopold. " Though you never know, maybe this is just to lower you guard down for an ambush?..." He spoke out, raising his eyebrow before he'd burst out in a little laugh. " Nah! I'm kidding of course!"

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Yan Qing

"Ah? Hmm, alright. I pretty used to making tea. Haha, done it lots of times." The Assassin replied, he eyed the master for a moment before he'd prepare for some light tea making. Didn't take too long to gather all the material he needed and thankfully he had a bit of tea leaves he'd manage to ~~swipe~~ acquire. Assassin would provide a pretty normal cup of ceylon tea. Dark in color and strong in flavor. He'd offer a small cup to Leopold with a smile as he'd take a seat on the ground, legs crossed into a lotus position. "Now now, no need to be on edge. I may be an assassin but I'm more of an....I guess you'd call it an infiltrator? Haha! If I was going to kill, I'd have disguised myself into someone you're more friendly or acquainted with first." Assassin would take a sip of the hot tea, showing that it was safe, a lengthy and loud slurp later he would nod to Leopold. " Though you never know, maybe this is just to lower you guard down for an ambush?..." He spoke out, raising his eyebrow before he'd burst out in a little laugh. " Nah! I'm kidding of course!"

Leopold would raise the hot tea... And drink it all in one gulp, no stop to breath until all went down. "You're pretty jolly for an Assassin, figured your type would be more doom and gloom. You're right, perhaps this is an ambush to kill me from the enemy... But I know that's not true. That's not the Lord style. They want your death to be a spectacle, and one they have a front seat at if you slighted them personally. They're petty ones. Just one assassin?" He spoke, as one that did not fear death, or rather, one that easily accepted it. He had nothing to fear in his mind. Same old Leopold. "Hmmm, strong and hot! Just like I like it! It reminds me that I'm alive, that I can still feel. Pain, mostly. But feel something other than that at least." "For instance, interest on you." He said, looking at Yan Qing right in the eye "This tea is quite nice... I know you want something from me, and depend on what is it, I'm be willing to give it. I'm listening." His smirk, now a full on grin, waited for your answer. @Devanya

As the Assassin was preparing the tea. Something most people probably wouldn't allow of anyone with a title such as Assassin to do...but of course Yan Qing wasn't about to poison an ally. He was nothing if not loyal to his compatriot....Leopold threw an observation his way. Yan Qing would let out a soft chuckle. " Haha. Yeah you could say I'm the odd one out!" the Chinese servant joked. He wasn't really what you would consider a normal assassin...after all he was more of a ruffian or outlaw than a hired killer. This master was starting to interest Yan Qing. As he sat down and would sip on his tea, he watched Leopold drink the whole brew in one go. "Ooooo!" Yan Qing replied in a bit of awe, he didn't often see people just knock back a whole cup of tea like that, but he didn't mind. The praise he got for his tea made him nod. " Ahhhh well..." Yan Qing replied as he got that question thrown his way. " Building camaraderie! though that's not really what I want. I guess I'm just trying to help out. I noticed you were a bit lost in thought while training. So I figured I'd give you some advice, help you out....I'm also kinda in the prospect of looking for a master for myself. So looking for a good fit! Don't really want a repeat of my legend....."

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"Sorry, can't say I know much about your legend. Most of my knowledge is pretty western, and after that I had to scrape by and live in a dumpster. No time to read classics, you see." He apologized, noting at the jab for the "not wanting to repeat his legend" "But that's what you Heroic Spirits are for, eh? Repeating your myths and legends again and again, for they are what they define you and make you." "But you don't look like that. You want me to help you defy it, as you yourself said." Leopold put down the teacup in the floor, and thought for an instant... He would hate being in their predicament, now that he gave it some thought. To not change stuff like that, to have your being set in stuff... That sort of thinking low-key pissed him off. And though maybe the Assassin didn't think of that, perhaps he knew it in the deeps of his Spirit Core. So, who was he to deny such a chance? After all, to deny it, would be to deny himself and his life goal. "Weeeeell, it would be terrible to put this good tea to waste, and the more hands in deck we have available, the better. You wish for a contract? I can provide it, indeed."

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Assassin would take a moment to think about what Leopold said. He wasn't sure how he felt about this whole idea that he was doomed to repeat his greatest failures. Though perhaps that meant he shouldn't get a master...because if he did he was doomed to repeat his failure. However, the master before him seemed to have a different plan. As they set that cup down and then offered him a contract. Perhaps that was another way to get a chance to not repeat his legend. " Ah? W-well you're certainly forward!" Yan Qing joked as he would finish his tea. " Didn't expect to be wooed this early! Haha!" The Assassin would rise up towards his feet, bringing his hand up to the back of his head, scratching a bit. " For sure! Let's do it, Master." Assassin spoke, " I can't guarantee I'll live up to your expectations, but I'll do my best as one of the 108 stars of Destiny." He accepted the idea of a contract, a smile on his face.

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Leopold would clap his hands, and offer one to the Assassin, his left hand, stretch it to make it official, and seal the contract. "I don't ask much of my Servants, only this: that you give it your all. As long as you can do that, then welcome into Team Leopold." With a wicked smile as well, he seemed... A bit out of his rocker. "Any requests, by the way?"

The Assassin would tilt his head a bit as the master, only now did he truly learn his name, Leopold huh? " Haha! We'll if I don't give it my all then the Jade Qilin would have my head! So I'll make sure to perform in a way fitting of one of the Liangshan bandits." Yan Qing spoke with a cheerful smile. Accepting Leopold's hand, he was pretty sure that his master was a bit...odd?! However, for someone who had lived most of their life with odd people, bandits, brigands. As long as he was honorable...a man of Hao Han, then there was nothing to be concerned about. "I am not in a habit of making requests. I would say, keep your role as a master proper or I'll have to guide you! Hmmm...Oh, you could treat me to some ramen, to commemorate the contract. Hahah!" Yan Qing would earnestly speak out, before of course throwing in a request at the end...

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After having read some recent mission reports and the report that the singularity was starting to break down, Alex headed out. He wanted to take this chance to confront a bit of his past, a final test for him for the path he should take. He had an idea from his revelation, but where he should be was for him to decide in the end. He did not make an effort to hide his presence. If she came to him to talk, she would come. He sat down to wait, and began to meditate. He would wait for as long as he had to.

.... Hours pass. but. a Tree branch is stepped upon, Veronica makes her presence known. "..Dangerous out here. ..This is no trap, is it?"

"No trap here. I see you are doing... well you are alive in a sense again Vee. I am glad to see you." Alex would stand up and turn to the Servant. His gaze kind and caring, with a little sorrow in it as he looked upon his Ex-Fiancé turned counter guardian.

"Why are you... here...?"

"To see you. To see what version of you this singularity has brought about and allowed to exist. Is it wrong of me to want to see you again...?" He would look at her and take a step forward. he was wielding no weapons, but Vee in life had known him to be able to summon a vorpal blade on command from nowhere. As well as Vee having trained and sparred with him in unarmed combat.

Vee: "....." She looked pained. "Asteria. Where is she?"

[Alex] "Ah... I see." he sighed and took a deep breath. "She is safe. For now. I can bring a message from you to her if you wish." he seemed to almost have a calming voice. He really had changed since she last met him, but there felt like there was a disconnect now. "Berserker class... You must have gone through so much pain... This may be the last time we see each other Vee." he took another step forward. "Is there nothing you wish to say to me?"

"..I never forgot you." She spoke with surprising clarity. "You.. pain me." "I am sorry for your Pain." "I am the Hero. I have failed you."

He smiled again, his eyes had a soft glow to them as he continued to approach her "I am sorry that I cause you pain. I have received gifts. Perhaps they can help you feel a bit more at peace." he would reach a hand out towards her. "You are someone special to me that I will carry in my heart forever. Just as I do with my teacher."

"I am not damaged. There is nothing you can do." "I will cleanse the Evil from Chaldea, It is a Task I will succeed. I will save you." She does not reach back. She keeps her distance.

"Then what happened to your eye..." he looked at her, her body darkened from reinforcement overuse, an eye covered in bandaged, haired shocked white "You say you are not damage, which may be literally true, but are you really OK?" He continued approaching, if she didn't step back he would close the distance on his own clearly "Evil in Chaldea... I can think of many things... Which ones must be cleansed?"

"..The Bandages are.. Cosmetic." "I can fulfill my duty. I am Okay. I can save everyone, so I will be okay." "I cannot tell you. But I will weed them out. I will defeat the Bad Guys." "Asteria is in Danger. Tell her to come to me." "..Tell my Sister that it's okay. I wasn't hurt."

Since she did not back away, Alex reached her, and placed a hand on her shoulder as healing energy would wash into her body as a Regenerate would be cast on her. If she had any permanent wounds, they would be restored in short order as Alex looked into her eyes, his own glowing with a foreign power than what the former Spellcaster may know "I can tell her. I do not think I will be able to convince Asteria to come to you if this is all you can tell me. I can try, but is there anything else you could suggest for her to do since she may not be able to join up with you just yet?"

"She agreed to come with me if I helped take the Fortress. My Sister eliminated me before I could." "Tell her to meet me here."

7:22 PM

as for the spell.. Nothing about her changed. It's as she said, she was perfectly fine.

"Give me a moment, I will send a message for her... You know Vee. You never gave me a chance to think. When I did after you were gone. I realized. I was never so attached to this form and 'gender' that I would rather keep it over staying with you. Perhaps we could have asked Merlin to do something about it..." He sighed as he sent out a message to Asteria. "Asteria, come to my location at these coordinates. I'm with Berserker Veronique. She wishes to see you."

7:26 PM

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With a pippity poppity, bippity boppity, boing boing and after a few minutes... The idol comes over with a smile, giving out free squishy idol hugs to both Vee and Alex. Rubbing her cheek against both of those and letting out a happy sing song hum. "Hullo my cute peoples!"

". . . ." "It would not have lead anywhere happy. My Time was coming to an end."

"Perhaps you are right." He would give Asteria a wave.

"Asteria.." Ah. Hugged again. The Amazon may be a Berserker, but she's going to avert her gaze anyway.

"Well, she is here. Why is she in danger?" Alex would ask, he was also a little awkward with the hugs.

"Hiya again Vee! Are ya feeling better since last time? Also also! Muwa!" Asteria gives Vee a kiss on the cheek and extra nuzzles.

"Yes. Now that you're here. We need to go."

"Well, she is here. Why is she in danger?" Alex would ask, he was also a little awkward with the hugs.

@Alex (@StarryCleric) - jump "..She is in danger because Chaldea is dangerous."

Alex sighs. Well, this was a Berserker, and Asteria was free to make her own choices. He at least could get these two to talk again after their last contact which apparently went poorly. "Are you able to tell me why you cannot tell me why Chaldea is dangerous at least?"

"Mhm mhm, talk to us a bit first Vee!" The idol lets go and sits down, patting her lap cause she wants Vee to lay down on it.

"..My Sidekick said not to. So I cannot. Or else Chaldea will know we know."

7:58 PM

"..." Veronica looked at the Fae. She felt uneasy. She doesn't want to relax, but it's.. very inviting.

"That is at least good enough logic. Thank you for letting me know. I hope you can cleanse this Evil in Chaldea. Give me a sign when you are working towards that goal." He gives her a hand sign

"You cant even tell me Vee?" Lap pats

. . . "I will. You are the Good left in Chaldea. The Bad in Chaldea. The ones that burn Villages. The ones that try to Control Chaldea. The Ones working to destroy Humanity. The Beasts." "The Evil in Chaldea has increased. It is not safe for you anymore." She's saying that, she's saying that while unable to resist Idol's invitation. With a Serious face, she had laid down with her head placed upon the Fae's lap.

"There's no other good? Not even like Lucius?" The idol tilts her head a bit questioningly as she patted Vee's head, running her fingers gently through her hair as well.

"There is." "But." "More Evil than Good."

"That is humanity. We are full of sin. It is our duty to try and be as Good as we can to help those who cannot."

"Too much."

"But then wouldn't it be my job to make sure their hearts get cleansed a bit so that they can do more good?"

"..They won't be swayed by you. Only a Hero can save Chaldea now."

"Awww you're saying I'm not a hero?" The idol gives Vee a playful pout and boops her nose.

"...I-I didn't..." "...Just.. please trust me. There's nothing you can do. So I'm taking you somewhere safe."

"Who would you be taking me to?" Asteria kisses a finger before pressing said finger to Vee's lips

8:47 PM

"Only Asteria though? You do not wish to save anyone else?"

--Her heart skipped a beat. She may be a Berserker, but all this teasing is getting to her...! "..S-she's just the first."

The idol gave Vee a very smug expression. "Who are we going to?"

"..W-whoever else I'm told to save.. M-my Master wanted to see you first. And I wanted to save you first. So we agreed to save you first."

"Are you not allowed to choose who you save?"

She shook her head. She then realized where her head is.

"Are we allowed to know who your master is?"

"..My Master is.." "..someone related to you."

"Oh them nmmm hmm.... Maybe I should go for the visit... It never hurt anyone to meet some family yeh?"

"..Yes."

9:06 PM

"It never hurts to meet your family.."

”And we can’t collect more people to go adventuring with for now?”

"Only you."

"Up to you Asteria then."

"Nmmm... As much as I'd like to Vee, I can't trust them right now... Maybe though you could arrange a place and time where I could meet em with some other people? Like I could get your sisters, maybe Ciel and Lucius and we could sit down for some tea~!"

"..You can trust them. I promise you."

"Vee, can you trust us as well? Is it a problem for us to bring Ciel and Lucius for this meeting? Or your sisters?"

"..Fee wouldn't like it."

"Then just Ciel, Lucius, Asteria, and one other of your choice?"

"..I'm not going to leave Asteria in danger for much longer."

"Can you get them to come here now? Perhaps we can just have this meeting immediately."

"No." "I'm taking her to safety now."

"Is she not safe here and now?"

"This Place is not safe."

"What dangers are in this forest that you consider not safe enough to wait a bit longer for the meeting?"

"Evil."

"Where? This Forest shouldn't be under Chaldean control."

"Chaldea is not the only Evil. There's more Evils. So many Villains."

Alex sighs. No where seemed safe except wherever Vee wanted to take Asteria, and she has expressed not wanting to go just yet without a bit of insurance on her side "Vee. . . Would you take a girl against her will when she doesn't want to go?"

The Amazon's eye changed. It was clear before, but now it was clouded once more. She escaped the Idols trap. She got up. "No. I would never kidnap a Girl."

Alex stared down the Amazon, there was an alien look in his eyes. One of judgement as he watched her every move. He really was not the same man she had left behind in Chaldea. "Vee, you do understand the position you are putting us in, correct?"

". . ." She smiled. "I am. The Hero." "Everything will. Turn out Alright in the end." "This is just Amazon Tradition." "I am not. Kidnapping a Girl." Yet she grabbed Asteria anyway. "I am kidnapping my Wife."

As Vee grabbed the girl, she would feel her strength drain as the area around her seemed to drain of color and magic. Alex had also reached out and taken Asteria's other hand, but he was radiating a suppression. His eyes glowing "Asteria. You have to make the choice now. This is about to become difficult."

"Bad Vee! No more lap pillows for a year if you do this!" Idol tries to bap Vee with the hand that was grabbed by the Amazon.

"That's okay. You can hate me if you want." "I'll never stop saving you."

11:42 PM

She's not letting go.

Neither is Alex.

"Both of you sit down now!" For the first time in a while the idol doesn't actually have a happy face on, more a grumpy idol expression. "Vee why don't you come with us and see how things are... If you do not see it for yourself then what is the difference between that and being blind to what's going on?"

"I have seen. I have been seeing. I have been watching Chaldea ever since they came here."

11:46 PM

"That's why I can't be idle any longer. I will not let them harm you. I will save you. I will bring you somewhere Safe. I will save you."

"Vee, if you cannot trust us to tell us the evil, why should we trust you to keep us safe from it." Alex did not let up on his grip as he tossed to figures outside the deadened reality around him. They sprang to life as they left it, turning into lions that began to flank Vee. It was the very present she had given him for Christmas. He had kept it all this time

"I told you about the Evil." a vague memory is all she has left of the gifts. "■■■■. I am the Hero. I am Justice." "Why do you ■■■■ ■■ ■■■■■■■?"

Translation: Because. Deny my Justice?

"Vee, if we cannot wholly understand your justice, who's to say it really is as such?"

"..Because I am the Hero."

"Is that self proclaimed or do you have the masses telling you that?"

"....."

12:08 AM

She looked hurt.

12:10 AM

"..I became a Hero.." "..I have been... on the Path of a Hero." "For as long as I remember."

12:10 AM

"It is who I am. The Hero."

12:15 AM

"Everything I have done in my life was to be one." "I am a Hero. The World has recognized me as one. That is why I am now here." "Just like Lyta. Just like Berserker. Just like Nightingale."

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12:21 AM

■■■■●●●●---!!! There is no translation. Only a Roar.

"One can become a hero just as much as a villain all in the blink of an eye... It's all about perspectives ya know? Vee... You know I love you so I'll ask you this now, do you really think a hero would kidnap someone?"

"...." She thinks. ... There was this one timeline where she was kidnapped like 5 times.. "If it is to save someone. Yes."

"And who is going to be the Hero to save the person being kidnapped by the 'Hero'?"

"That's not how it works!"

12:56 AM

"I am the Hero. Saving the Girl. From the Villains."

Alex sighed. There was no getting through to her and she seemed barely affected by the dampened reality, so he decided to change tactics. Suppression wouldn't work on her, so its time to work on evasion. Color returned as did the magic, and with it, Alex gave an unnatural evasiveness to Asteria, allowing her to easily slip from Vee's grip if she so chose to. "I will leave the decision up to you Asteria, I have granted you what you need to escape. I'll try and cover you if you choose to."

"Is it? Or is that just how you want to see it Vee?"

"....." "Please come with me." "I just want to keep you safe."

"Hmm... Vee how bout we talk about this after I get to meet my ancestor mkay? If you could bring them here in say a few days time then we could all sit down for some tea and talk that'd be lovely~!"

"Why won't you..." "Understand...?" "You're in Danger." "We don't have the time anymore."

”I know it’s dangerous, but if I wanna force some change. You’ll have to do it inside out yeh~?”

"....." Veronica growled. She's not letting go of Asteria. "Please."

"How about you go on a little field trip and see how things are going for yourself Vee~?" Idol gives a spicy lil kiss to Vee on the nose, giving the Berserker her characteristic bubbly smile.

"....." The Berserker had closed her eyes. She's thinking...!?

Vee's gonna get lots of hand holds, and a pair of kisses, one on each cheek.

Out of the woods, a few figures would approach.

"Their is nothing to fear from me my descendant. Your hour of redemption and ascension is now. Come and take your proper place now, your kingdom and family awaits." said the Lord of Creation as she then offered her hand out. Behind her she was flanked by a servant that looked like Lancelot, an Inquisitor, a Tuner, two Enforcers and a strange figure.

". . ." "Please. No Fight."

"It seems you are not alone here Vee. Is this the one you are contracted to currently?" Alex would pose the question, now entirely more on edge since they were now facing down a lord and his goons. Asteria had taken too long.*

"I wasn't the one who summoned her but I am contracting to her and no, I have no intention of fighting, I wish to resolve this peacefully. The goal of all mages is to reach the root and if they fail that, they leave it to their descendant."

"Awa...Honestly this is a ton to take in... I didn't know I even had a ancestor who was a Lord... Nmmm..." The idol crosses her arms and thinks for a lil bit, honestly being curious about her ancestor, but still quite cautious...

"...." Veronica does what she's done best in life. Be a Background NPC...! Jokes aside, she does put her hands on Asterias shoulders. "..................." Looking straight into Asterias face.

"Then it is your duty to correct that mistake. Retrieve your heritage and claim what is your birth right."

"Asteria, your path is up to you, just remember the True Human History and what you need to return to."

”What would such a duty entail… Would I need to fight against Chaldea or might it be possible to continue working with them?”

"Their is only one goal, reach the root."

"And all else does not matter?"

"All else is secondary to that."

"You all lack faith, our God guides to the true light."

”What is your path to the root though? Perhaps our methods have differences between your age and my own…”

"To become the perfect person. A person of pure beauty and who voice speaks to the universe itself."

"Nmmm... If only I could have learned some of the languages from Dad..." The idol continued to think over this quietly before speaking after a minute or two had passed. "Do I at least get the liberty of being picky choosey and continue to help out Chaldea whilst doing this~?"

"As long as Chaldea doesn't interfere with me, yes."

"I believe Chaldea is more interested in dealing with the Demon God Pillar than any individual Lord, due to it messing with our systems."

Asteria nodded before glancing towards the Lord of Creation, curious to what her response would be.

"How foolish, is Chaldea that blind? Demon God Pillar Ami reached the root!"

"I have only recently returned, so I have not been made aware of what all Chaldea has fully informed on. Perhaps they did know and are just giving us something to do while sorting out another political deal."

...Berserker's head isn't this advanced. This is over her head.

The idol pats Vee’s head gently, a tiny smile on her face. “How concerning… Nmm…”

"Well, with that, your choice Asteria, I personally recommend returning to Chaldea and assessing the situation as we have more information to report it seems." He would pull out a book and write a note in it, then close the book

Alex rubs his head slightly as if a pounding noise had just happened, then writes something else in his book

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”Yeh yeh… I’ll have to go back… But I hope we could like mail each other so I can get some guidance~?” The idol smiles brightly, a light hearted fluffy fairy smile.

"No, we don't have enough time for that. Our time is limited." *said the Lord of Creation as the others moved to surrounded the group. "I suggest you reconsider, as you cannot escape."

”Awa? We don’t have time?” The idol tilts her head slightly in a questioning manner as she whispers to Alex. “I don’t think we can really get out of this one… Neither of us are outrunning Vee… And I have no long distance teleports, even if I did the whole area messes with them…”

He whispered back to her "Due to the instability of the singularity, seems teleportation is more accurate. I could ask for an emergency rayshift out if needed. I put a blessing on you so you can at least get out of any holds."

"Please do..." She whispers back with a small nod, continuing her idol smile!

Alex makes another note I'm his book again as he carefully watches those around him

Alex receives the response as he gives a nod to Asteria

The duo masters would start to be emergency ray shifted out.  Not wanting to lose her prize, the Lord of Creation attempted to create an interference, attempting to stop the two from getting away.  Though it didn't fully stop the two of them from escaping it did take a bit of a toll on their bodies but the two managed to escape.

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DM Notes: For the next three games, Idol and Alex both suffer from the effects of Bane Spell and the DM can make them reroll a D20 per encounter while under the bane effect.

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