Encounter with the Cadet

[12:50] Sak'noth says, "You there mortal."
[12:51] Qasim says, "Hi, hello."
[12:54] The bird seemed to glide as it leapt forward, picking up the little creatures with relative ease before placing them into a cloth bag they carried.

His advance was cautious and he kept an eye on his surroundings. Waiting, always expecting to find some hunter, who could become his prey at the moment.

But what he found... Was it a boy? A girl? Regardless.. It is a young mortal, which attracted the attention of the demon, which in turn advanced towards it - stopping in front of the youngling, while tapping its beak a few times.

In order to make the sound echo across the landscape.

"What nomenclature do you hold, creature." He asked, before continuing - "As you speak, bow down to Sak'noth and surrender any firething you hold.

We demand tribute." And now, of course, came the tributes for him or perhaps some reaction.

It is time to see.
(Sak'noth)
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[12:59] On top?
Hanging?
No...

Where, on the other hand, was the slime ball of a demonic thing trailing behind his brother? Sak'noth.

A slime trail will be left in its wake.

Sak'noth surged down, its masculine vessel demanding reverence as any noble Demon would. Smile could be found cheering him on, clanking its claws and thumping its feet.

Did Slime have feet?
Dancing where it was.

"Bow down, foolish mortal—" Smile roared.

"—Because we've come to get the firethings!" Whatever that is.
(Smile)
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[13:02] Tyvanny says, "Not yet, no- but.. we can head that way after we sort this out."
[13:05] What could possibly go wrong to a child walking across monsters infested woods all by themselves?

Hands behind their back, the red-haired little mortal seemed to have been enjoying a mere afternoon walk before their strides were cut short by the colorful pair which had stumbled upon the child.

"Hello, hi, greetin--..."

Reaching for their satchel, the child would pull out a handful of the so called 'firethings' the creatures seemed to be so desperately after. A big, warm, smile forming across their features as curious, pale, spiral hues settled upon the both of them.

"Oh, do you mean this? Sure, you can have it all. Oh and ahemh..."

He'd bow his head down so innocently it could almost be seen as an insult.

"My nomenclature--... ah, my name...? I'm not sure I can reveal that to strangers... sorry!"
(Qasim)
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[13:06] {Item} You picked up Firefly x9. Dropped by Qasim.
[13:07] Smile says, ". . . ."
[13:09] Assessing the situation, she would note the fact that the creatures didn't seem to be attacking the red-head. Even still, it wasn't something she would just let slip by.

"You shouldn't bow to those things, even if to appease them or otherwise." The raccoon intones, clicking her tongue with a flick of those ears to follow. "At this point they're almost like a swarm of locusts, here to destroy your crops and leave you plowing only dust."
(Tyvanny)
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[13:11] Aubrey followed in tow, though she allowed the beastkin to do the speaking. This was her first time laying eyes on the demons of Meranthe, for she had been absent setting up camp during the previous expedition.

"A bit yuck."

Hand lifted, finger extended, it fit into the crook of nose and gave rub of nail as she thought aloud.

"She does have a point."

Echoing the ideals of Tyvanny, the cadet backed up the one she traveled with.
(Aubrey)
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[13:18] Ah finally someone who was smart and truly offered something the demon needed, so.. The fireflies were collected with some contentment, before being promptly put away into a bag.

At that, he approached the being's face and nodded.

"Good, you'll make a great worker.. We're in need of suitable servants.

You will come with me." And at that, a hand would start moving towards the boy, before stopping at the middle..

Why is that?

Well.. because upon noticing the presence of someone else, two figures who held white robes - his attention was changed.. One of them had a very distinctive tail, was that a rodent? Some kind of animal?

It didn't matter, it was a mana node, remarkably. And as such, it had received the demon's attention.

"The only swarm are of mortals.. Fools that permeate this world, but that doesn't change the fact that there are.. Many of my kin.

Yes.. Correct.." A problem to be fixed in the future, when the possibility was demonstrated - "Now, what is your name... Who wears the robes of snow.

And.. What do you want, did you two came here to pay tribute to Sak'noth, if so.. Then do it." Some gestures were made by the demonic bird, before the silence.

Notable was his approach to the human who had already paid tribute, almost.. Trying to ensure that this one would not escape his grasp, to make sure he would not distance himself from Sak'noth.
(Sak'noth)
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[13:22] The slime slimed.
Whatever that might possibly mean.

It stomped its feet and clanked its claws?
What kind of feet...

With its eyes? They locked their ruby red eyes full of life on the marines with their spiffy coats and spiffy boats! Smile was already becoming tired of them.

Perhaps he truly want a cloak.
One that he could smear slime all over.

That'll be cool.

"The marines of Sak'noth! We discovered fodder." Smile took the initiative and yelled. "Pay your respects; bend down and give us your cash and firethings! In addition the coat too." At the end of each phrase, its claws clanged.

Before refocusing its focus on the boy. "Don't worry, these scumbags just want to contaminate your brain." The marines are being signaled with a claw. "Tell me, Sak'noth, what do I eat? The rodent or the..."
(Smile)
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[13:24] Worker? Servant?

The child's smile is suddenly replaced by concern as the creature's hand drew closer and closer to Qasim's face.

Luckily for the child, the arrival of two girls wearing strange uniforms would prevent the demon to carry on with whatever obscure design they had in mind allowing Qasim to take a couple steps away from the pair as their hues had naturally shifted over to the cadets.
(Qasim)
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[13:26] Her jaw would tense, seeing as it reached for the younger child, the raccoon preparing to rush forward should it attempt a quick grab. Yet for the moment, she halted as it seemed her presence had caused the creature to do the same.

Letting it's focus come to rest on herself as those questions were posed, fangs were revealed as she would answer. "My name is Tyvanny, a Cadet of Her Majesty of Aen's forces."

"And the only thing I want is to put you both in the dirt where you belong." A flick of her wrists sending chains down either arm, coiling around her forearms as she steadies herself. "And don't call me a rodent, save it for the Razuka."

Taking the chance as Qasim made space for themselves, she would try to interpose between- putting herself in the path of the Demons. "And lastly- I hope you freaks have a craving for metal."

"Cause that's all you're eating today."

A glance paid then, to the redhead behind. "Just stay behind me."
(Tyvanny)
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[13:28] Aubrey's gaze of a striking blue cut to the other child present as they began to back away at demon's approach. Such was a relief, not one with a mind tainted. At least, not to such extent.

While she wasn't the most confident of fighter at the moment, she was confident in the company she carried herself within.

"Don't think you'll be eating us.. thing."

Scrunch at the tip of the light-haired young girl's nose carried itself into the rest of her facial features.

Tyvanny brought themselves forward, Aubrey nodded. She kept behind, but she did move herself. She made her way towards Qasim, towards the one attempting to make distance.

"And you, stay behind me. She'll deal with them."
(Aubrey)
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[13:28] Qasim nodded quietly.
(Qasim)
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[13:33] "Tyvanny, a distinct nomenclature.. As strange as the fae who workers for me.

Yet, good.. At last one offered their name to me." The being said, its wings opening and showing a plumage of vibrant tones.

His gaze, however, held a malevolent glow and clear disdain for those figures that interrupted what he was doing - he was not happy, not at all. However, would he be able to stop those soldiers from interrupting him?

It was time to find out.

"The place we belong.." his hand was raised, a single claw being pointed to the sky - "It is at the top of all mortal races, creature.. Now, your speech is arrogant.. Mortal.

Fools like you don't survive in a world like this, nor do your companions." He shook his head, while around him the sand already seemed more restless.

And the mana from the surroundings, flowed before the abomination's control.

"If you're going to stand in my way, I'll have to collect from your Node creature.. It is the only way." And so, his advance began - however, contrary to what was expected, it went slowly.

Starting by circling the figure.

As it spoke.

"Smile.. Take care of the other one who tries to protect my servant, deal with such and then once we are done, we shall return to the castle." He commanded the lesser kin that accompanied him, before then..

Leap towards the Cadet! It was time.. for a hunt.
(Sak'noth)
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[13:36] Spyte Kallis says, "I am."
[13:37] {Lost Dangerous RPB against Tyvanny}
[13:37] ** Tyvanny has inflicted an injury upon Sak'noth. ("Temporary Injury", "Temporary Injury", "Temporary", "Duration: Medium (2 days)") **
[13:37] Fist says, "Really going at it."
[13:41] It was always intriguing to see Sak'noth in battle firsthand. To demonstrate his incredible strength.

The sands are becoming restless.
And Smile was just clanging its claws.

Though it wouldn't be long before this happened.
A typical battle.

Perhaps pride is at stake, or just who will live to tell the tale of the upcoming battles? "I believe it is my turn." He took a step forward, a displeasing smirk on his face.

It didn't make him happy to see his relatives fail.

"With so much to grow, Sak'noth, please allow me to step in." As if Smile was capable of doing better? Perhaps his pride was on the line now. After all, he couldn't let his dignity suffer another setback.

Especially in front of Sak'noth.
(Smile)
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[13:46] "And like the rest of your kind I've met so far, you carry with you delusions of grandeur like chips on your shoulders. Believing you're anything more than mistakes." She says, a wall of sand bursting from below to halt the charge of the Demon- buying her an initial moment before a lance of metal burst forth to send it flying backwards.

From there..?

It was an exchange.

Avoiding blasts of energy, of sand- much like her own particular attunement. It was a battle of evasion, of maneuvering- until finally she would blunt the most powerful strike to come yet. Taking the brief moment the Demon needed to recover and turning it to her own use. "I'm not a fool either."

"I am a solider Her Majesty's light, and that is the light that will bring your kind beneath my feet." Stamping the ground, a spray of sand would strike Sak'noth in the eyes- blinding it momentarily as a bolas erupted from her fingertips to wrap around it's neck.

Choking it- smothering it as the metal balls on either end caused it to throw her foe off balance to crash into the ground in some effort to free itself.

Her head swiveled, onto the other Demon, pupils as narrow as needletips.

"You don't need it's permission, you're getting the same." Knowing she would be unable to finish the red one off while the other stood, she would rush Smile- preparing to do to it much the same as the first.
(Tyvanny)
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[13:49] Ashley says, "Ack-... they're everyone."
[13:50] Perhaps, that would be a more interesting meeting - both demonstrated a control as high as possible over the sands, however she also had over the metals..

Quite the combination.

Even so, the creature advanced as always.. And the mana of the area came under its control, manipulated as lines by the avian entity that tried to keep the raccoon as far away as possible.. However, unfortunately, it had more practice than the young creature..

Being able to show much more tactics and dexterity! Which was studied by the being, as he was almost.. Learning from it in the midst of the clash they had.

Still..

In the end the result was expected, the Cadet proved capable of neutralizing his advance and subjugating him under her chains, involving his neck in a way that managed to stop the demon from even releasing a squawk.

Terrible.

And at that he flapped his wings, already beginning a retreat - while the minds of those present were filled with the demonic voice of the creature..

Once it was over, it disappeared into the skies.
(Sak'noth)
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[13:50] Sak'noth's voice (to Tyvanny): I will.. Return for your..

You will serve under Sak'noth, Mortal.
[13:51] Sak'noth's voice (to Qasim): You avoid my grasp for now mortal, yet you will still be mine.
[13:51] Sak'noth's voice (to Smile): Beware kin, do not fail.. Do not succumb as of yet.
[13:51] Qasim rubs his neck..
(Qasim)