5/22 Mire Altercation

[18:25] Katrin goes shuffling along, smacking rocks to extract that sweet, sweet ore. When she feels a pair of eyes on her she freezes, turns her head, and stares at the helmeted figure in the torchlight.
(Katrin)
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[18:26] Bleu's form approached, seemingly having been almost ineffectively, slapping its own gauntletted fists against rocks moments earlier. But it'd wobble in Katrin's direction, were they drunk or unwell?

Hard to tell.

A loud "Pop!" came from them as they drew nearer to Katrin.
(Bleu)
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[18:28] Katrin appears wholly unsettled as soon as she realizes she's drawn attention. Even moreso as the...man...woman...thing? Whatever it identifies as shambles towards her. She takes a wary shuffle step back and holds up her hands palms out.

"Whoa, whoa, hey. I'm not picking fights, okay?"
(Katrin)
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[18:29] They still drew nearer, before more noise came forth from them. "Shlvvivr."

A piercing tone striking forth, directly.
(Bleu)
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[18:29] Bleu says in telepathy, Ah, no no... Not seeking a fight!
[18:29] Bleu says in telepathy, My name is Lady Bleu.
[18:29] Bleu says in telepathy, Or well, call me Lady Bleu.
[18:31] Katrin immediately starts panicking as it starts towards her. She flails, the sleeves of her too-large coat windmilling comically with her limbs. The young Drakan looks more unsettled as a sound worms its way into her head and not through her ears, as most respectable noises do.

But she does relax her lanky shoulders some.

"Oh...uh. Hi, Lady Bleu," she replies with some relief. "I'm. Kay. Just Kay."
(Katrin)
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[18:32] The helmet would bob, especially as Kay calmed down. That tone still piercing onwards, not malicious... But strangely caring?

Even despite the very inhuman and invasive means it came by.

A gauntletted hand would extend forwards, as if for a shake.
(Bleu)
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[18:33] Bleu says in telepathy, A pleasure to meet you!
[18:33] Bleu says in telepathy, Do you know much of restoring old books?
[18:34] The grubby, string-bean Drakan regards the hand with some initial suspicion, then rolls up her sleeve to grab it for a respectable, if fragile, shake.

"Old books? Well...can't say I do. I'm just out here looking for rocks so I can practice."

The words hang in the air, then she blinks, pulls back her coat, and gestures to the wreath of rusty tools at her belt. They look more like scrap metal than true implements of craft, but hey. Everyone's gotta start somewhere.
(Katrin)
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[18:37] Bleu's arm would move more like gelatin, as Katrin shook it. But the armor didn't rattle at all as Katrin did so.

"Schlop!"

Something dripped from Bleu's arm, sizzling into the sand below. As another question or two was added.
(Bleu)
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[18:37] Bleu says in telepathy, Oh? A learning artificer?
[18:37] Bleu says in telepathy, And well, if you are aware of any, I'd love to meet them! I don't much do cities, as I doubt they'd react well to my friend.
[18:41] Katrin blinks a few more times. Surely she imagined that. Absolutely. Before she can voice questions of her own, likely very justifiable ones, she's hit with another somewhere in her brain.

"Yeah, pretty much. I don't think I'm good enough yet to fix books or anything, but maybe I will be someday. Is it that one you got there? And uh...

Are you...are you okay?"

Her slit-pupil eyes move with a nervous flick over to the sizzling ooze that's just slipped off of her new acquaintance.

"And I get that. I don't go for cities much either. Not really. Y'know. My style."
(Katrin)
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[18:45] The ooze would then seem to roll back into the armor's boot. As if controlled somehow. "Mmleee..."

As slowly and after Bleu let go, some green slime would protrude out of Bleu's gauntlet, and kind of wave awkwardly about.

Before retracting back within the armor. That safe shell.
(Bleu)
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[18:45] Bleu says in telepathy, Oh! I'm fine, that's just my friend, they'll come and say hi for you!
[18:45] Bleu says in telepathy, And yes, they're the friend I don't think cities would like.
[18:46] A shiver, cold and clear, runs right up Katrin's spine as she watches the globule snake up the Lady's boot. Then, right on cue, a green hand waves.

Just as awkwardly, but a little more fleshy in substance, a stunned Katrin waves back.

"Uuuh…Hi? Yeah. I get that. Definitely get that. So you're just out here looking for book-people then?"
(Katrin)
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[18:49] "Vldddr." It warbled. Bleu's helmet would bob some more, as if in agreement to what Katrin said.

Before gesturing off to the rocks of the place.
(Bleu)
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[18:49] Bleu says in telepathy, Well, yes! That and getting some ore for my friends!
[18:49] Bleu says in telepathy, And yes, it is the book by my side, most don't have the eyes to notice it.
[18:49] Bleu says in telepathy, You're pretty keen!
[18:51] Katrin might have been more unsettled by the warbling ooze, and the continued telepathy, but she's mollified by the Lady's compliment. She musters up a bit of a smile and touches her cupped hand to her chin.

"Ha, thanks. I mean, I figure that's a good thing if you want to get in this line of work, right?- Wait, do you know some decent artificers too? I haven't met any yet since I sorta set out on my own."
(Katrin)
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[18:52] The helmet would bobble some more, before withdrawing their blade. "Shlbblblb!"
(Bleu)
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[18:52] Bleu says in telepathy, Yes yes! They made me this blade and some new armor! Want me to show you to them?
[18:54] At first the drawing of steel rings an alarm bell. But it's not for violence, of course. This Lady seems alright. And she is a Lady. Absolutely. Katrin gets a little excitable and starry-eyed, leaning in to examine the blade.

She whistles softly and looks up and down the edge.

"That looks way better than anything I've made for sure. I'm still new and all though. I bet I'll get there.

Wait, really? I can meet 'em? Seriously? That'd be cool. I mean, if that's alright, Lady Bleu." She's got to be nobility after all, with a title like that. Best to use it.
(Katrin)
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[18:57] Bleu's head would bob yet further, an answer pushing forwards into Kay's mind yet more. Before starting for the exit of the place, perfectly happy to show Kay the smiths they knew.
(Bleu)
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[18:58] Bleu says in telepathy, It wouldn't be a bother at all! Come along!
[18:58] Bleu exclaims, "Shlbl!"
[18:59] And with that, Katrin perks right up, wearing a bright and hopeful smile. "Great! Thanks, Lady Bleu."

She even adds in a respectful bow of her head and follows along behind the noblewoman.
(Katrin)
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[19:02] Bleu asks, "Vlbblr?"
[19:04] Bleu would lead Katrin off! On to where Bleu knew where their smiths were. Hopping into a boat, and patting beside them for Katrin to take a seat. Assuming Katrin did?

Bleu's wobbly arms actually served fantastically for rowing, rowing straight into the heart of the Shadowmire.
(Bleu)
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[19:05] Katrin hops in the boat right beside the Lady, looking onto either side of the little sloop. She's never been this close to such a great body of water before. It almost distracts from the exceedingly wobbly nature of the Lady's arms.

...But that would be totally rude to ask a Lady about, right?

"Whoa...it's really dark in here. This is where they live? I mean, I guess privacy is good for creativity. Or something."
(Katrin)
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[19:09] Kalia says, "Also, Bleu, I'unno if 'dere is any."
[19:14] Bleu continued upwards, only to see a veritable crowd pouring in. On both sides! The helmet bobbled about, trying to capture all the faces, before locking upon Zetsubo's.

A recognizable "Chlllllll." came from Bleu's form. However, Bleu would glance back to Kay, for a moment.
(Bleu)
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[19:14] Bleu says in telepathy, Apologies! It seems they are out!
[19:14] Kalia asks, "..Why'da f*** 'dere so many kids here?"
[19:14] Not even leaving here he sense bad energy form the monsters. He went to investigate and it seems there were human so he went to call back few people and it seems like there was a serious matter at hand. Uncertain about why they were here but he could tell that needed to watch and keep fear within himself sealed.
(Forgotten)
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[19:14] Toratori says, "Watch your tone with us girl."
[19:15] Kalia says, "......"
[19:15] Entering the belly of the beast... was something that he has never done before, though, bringing along those within his family may have been a mistake, he was never one to risk the lives of those he cares about, but this? This was something... that needed to be done...

Finally traversing the creepy depths, the shadowy stairs, they would enter the entrance to what was to him?

Very much unchill of a situation...

He'd spot a very skinny wold girl, though, it wasn't as innocent as it looked, they had a mission, and they were bound to get to the bottom of it!

Zets would try and rush towards the wolf girl, to ask her questions, only to fail to catch up in time, before they were able to react to him.
"Tsk..." Though, this was the Mire, the monsters home, the misunderstood.

Even so,they had to find the missing child, at all cost, these atrocities had to stop. "Listen, I know we travelled within your home, where your peace be not disturbed, but, we are here for good reason. As you all are Nyx's children, do understand. We are searching for one of our own, and if you have information, please, I beg you, tell us!" He'd ask, hoping that the group would find something from this.

"We aren't here for bloodshed, that is the least of our worries, we are only here to find out exactly who kidnapped one of our fellow students." A nod.
(Zetsubo)
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[19:16] As more souls show up, some with some very interesting vibes, Katrin is totally fine with hanging out behind the Good Lady Bleu. There's not only some strange magical vibes, but some tension that makes her all but literally sweat.

The Drakan craftsgirl tug at her collar with a grubby hand to let out the heat.

"Oh, uh. That's okay, Lady Blue. It's aaaaall good...

Is this uh...is this a bad time or something?"
(Katrin)
[20:26] Katrin whispers to Bleu: Are...are all these guys, like...your friends?
[20:27] Bleu says in telepathy, I don't know most of the kids.
[20:27] Bleu says in telepathy, The floating blonde is a good soul.
[20:27] Bleu says in telepathy, I know the others here are kind however.
[20:27] Katrin whispers to Bleu: I don't know any of 'em. Kids or uh...not. Kids.
[20:27] Aaron remembers in that particular moment, as an icy blow come to him...about the toll, that the people of the mire asked the last time.

Does he have to do it again? The Exarion chilling sensation was getting bigger, what an obnoxious situation.

"We are not vampires...We are mare students looking for one of our friends." Aaron replied with a calm, yet hesitating tone...

The Exarion looks at Howl and politely nods. "Yes, why would they do something like that?" The boy asked with the same tone and rest, as he did not want the people of the mire to feel like he was trying to be disrespectful.

Also, this was the second fae, the boy had encountered...they are very interesting creatures.
(Aaron Exarion)
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[20:27] Bleu says in telepathy, Although I do not know the smiling one.
[20:29] Alliard asks, "Hm?"
[20:29] It seemed their suicidal endeavor was fruitless. They had not obtained any relevant information to the original purpose of entering! However as Smile continued to loom over them, their window for escape shrank evermore. They had to quickly wrap this up, as the tension in the small of Cedar's back continued to grow.

His smile flickered a moment as the beast spoke, it's voice like nails on a chalkboard. No, worse... They seared into it's mind, foraging a way through his synapses, etching into his very auditory cortex.

A hard swallow.

After his blood debt had been paid, the small pricks on his hand seemed to close on their own almost immediately. Strange! His hands found his pockets, cowering inside the little cubby holes.

"My apologies, Smile, sir." He said, bowing quickly, but not quick enough to be taken for an attack!

A smile returned to his face as the boy seemed to collect himself. It seemed genuine, and while he washappy to be in their good graces for now, the ever encroaching thought that it wouldn't last kept him from true happiness. Not to mention... Was no one else smiling?

Could the being see past his façade?
(Cedar)
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[20:30] Coming out from the depths of the Mire is Smurg, who pokes their large body right out of the doorway. Having been listening to a plethora of voices, they finally decided to see what was going on. Yet, their large red gaze that now looked towards the 'grouping' was filled with a bit of astonishment.

Why were there so manly smalls within their cave?

"Why Smalls here? In Mothers Mire?" Boomingly loud their guttural voice sounded, his hunched form already climbing even further out of the doorway. Rocks tumbled here and there. Sure enough the giant would be found standing fully upright, staring down at each and every one of the ones around.

"Toll."
(Smurg)
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[20:30] Kalia says, "We already did'da toll, Smurg."
[20:30] Kalia says, "Smile's got it."
[20:30] Alliard asks, "Are they attacking us?"
[20:30] * You have been awarded 20 Roleplay Points! *
[20:30] Katrin whispers to Bleu: Your friends are all uh...Really, really -really- not what I expected.
[20:30] Alliard says, "I'll attack in 3...."
[20:30] Alliard says, "2..."
[20:30] Alliard says, "1..."
[20:30] throws Alliard into the water.
(Kalia)
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[20:30] This feel. It was like he was here. How was it that every step he took here felt far more alien than the last, truly, none of them belonged here.

Lamont recoiled at the entities breach of his most base senses, their perverted verbal manifestation causing their entire body to stand on end. A staggering difference between mana and will alike illuminated for all to see. His lips contorting themselves into a forced smile as per the entities request, there was no joy in this and it would be impossible to see any.
(Lamont Heltrass)
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[20:31] Alliard was thrown in the water.
(Alliard)
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[20:31] Kalia says, "Maybe'ya can find a hot mermaid wife down'dere."
[20:31] He would grab Alliard.

"You idiot don't attack unless you are troubled."
(Forgotten)
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[20:31] Alliard swims to the surface. "I ALWAYS DROWNED WIFE! WHAT ARE YOU DOING!"
(Alliard)
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[20:31] Alliard exclaims, "ALMOST I MEAN!"
[20:31] Bleu says in telepathy, Yeah, they are a strange lot. Not sure what to make of them myself.
[20:31] Alliard was helped by Forgotten. Good mutant ha.
(Alliard)
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[20:31] Bleu says in telepathy, But some of them have been real good to me.
[20:31] Katrin whispers to Bleu: ...Well, Lady Bleu. Guess I'm just gonna have to trust you on that one.
[20:32] Katrin whispers to Bleu: But that smiley guy is giving me the downright willies.
[20:32] Bleu says in telepathy, Well, I was given this new blade and armor for free.
[20:32] Bleu says in telepathy, He is... Unnerving.
[20:32] Howl Grace says, "August, Kiemi'a, Cedar, Lamont. You may escape whenever you see fit, no harm shall befall you."
[20:33] Cedar says, "No way I'm leaving my friends, Howl."
[20:33] Lamont Heltrass says, "I have no desire to leave until the rest of you have returned home safely."
[20:34] August says, "Yeah. I'm not leaving yet either, not without everyone."
[20:34] Howl Grace says, "Then gather in the back, do not do anything to provoke the inhabitants of the Mire."
[20:34] Zetsubo says, "Do as Howl says."
[20:35] Cedar says, "... You have so little faith..."
[20:35] Katrin finally starts to poke her head out from behind Lady Bleu.

Wait, when did more of these things show up. And is that man missing his head!?

The drakan girl continues to feel any and all confidence waver.
(Katrin)
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[20:35] Torgon is not missing a head..he has his skull.
(Torgon)
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[20:36] Sees that, instead of missing his head, Torgon is in fact missing his skin and his flesh and his fats.

She's not sure if this is worse or not.
(Katrin)
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[20:36] The negotiation. It was happening. Calm, nice negotiation and the asking for a price. When the bowl came her way she was quick to do what she'd done when the Headmaster was round. A slice on the side of her thumb, which quickly let some blood out and into the bowl (?).

Yet the tension remained. The tension. The static that buzzed in her mind seemingly craclked in the air, and suddenly it formed the dreaded word:
S. M. I. L. E.

Her knees nearly folded, but the strength of her friends standing by her made her hold. A twitch as her lips slightly curled up, her mouth opening slightly.Deafened by whatever requests came after. She was not okay. Not okay at all. How could they all be so strong in such a situation?

Then a splash. Her head turned to the side and for a moment, she snapped out of the overwhelming panic that was feeding the static around her.

She looked up.

Focus, Focus, focus.
'Just back Howl up. Don't say anything'
(Ka-Tula)
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[20:37] Alliard looks at August. "Holy shit are you actually lost again? Holy f*** how dumb are you man."
(Alliard)
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[20:37] Alliard says, "That girl beside you is cute though."
[20:38] Torgon notices August near..his skull and flame..just locks onto him.
(Torgon)
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[20:39] Xian looked to Howl and then to the rest.

"That was not the deal. We gave you the information you requested, and this is far more than are allowed. You will all leave. Howl may stay should the child wish, as he has a blessing of Mother. He will not be harmed, or further blessed.

My skin itches from the sheer presence of so many of you, and I have no patience to endure an endless barrage of questions from a mob."

Her gaze turned, now hostilely back to Forgotten.

"If you say one more word Child I'll remove your voice. No one is a vampire here so far as we know, and I'm not going to start hitting Mortals to feed your paranoia.

Enough."

And then once more back to the party.

"That is your choice. If you stay, your right to safe passage is forfeit."
(Xian Antirrhinum)
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[20:39] Howl Grace says, "We leave, now."
[20:41] He would just smile because the smile teach him how to just look and do nothing.
(Forgotten)
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[20:42] Zetsubo would understand what this meant, 'The information was given, thus, would end this search within the Mire... though, could they be hiding something?'

He'd shake his head, as he turned around to face the others.
"We will leave this place now, go."

A breath, as he readies himself for anything else to happen, though, the child has yet to be found, so they must search elsewhere. A nod would be give to Xian...

"I am extremely grateful for your decision."

Then, he'd give a faint smile towards... well, Smile. Then, turn back around towards the others.
(Zetsubo)
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[20:42] He would just mumble to himself while smiling. "I wanted some blood." He felt like after eating a small piece of Tor'Nok trying to be one with him, he needed more flesh to feed on.
(Forgotten)
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[20:42] He shook his head towards Alliard, "I'm not lost, we're looking for somebody. We've already paid our respect, we're just trying to get some information."
(August)
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[20:44] "Nah, you're lost you dimwit," said Alliard with a grin. Though still not noticing Kiemi'a is a trap.

He seemed to simply have some fun with cursing and insulting people. Nothing personal!
(Alliard)
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[20:45] As it seemed to draw to a close, Bleu would lightly look back to Kay. Cautiously. Transferring a little bit more, as Bleu noticed someone in particular having emerged amongst the crowd.
(Bleu)
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[20:45] Bleu says in telepathy, Ah! Torgon! There we go.
[20:45] Bleu says in telepathy, The one with the misplaced head...
[20:45] Katrin whispers to Bleu: ...O-oh. Is he. One of the craftsmen?
[20:45] Bleu says in telepathy, He is a fantastic artificer!
[20:45] Katrin whispers to Bleu: But...he...he doesn't have a head?
[20:46] Bleu says in telepathy, I haven't figured it out myself.
[20:46] The buzz. The fear.

She heard Howl say the words she desperately searched for, and looked up once more. Only to her friends, avoiding the gaze of the residents of the Mire. She was shivering visibly. She waited for someone to take the lead, anyone because her legs were betraying, and she didn't trust her actions.

(Ka-Tula)
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[20:46] Bleu says in telepathy,
[20:47] He just continue to watch due to fae telling him to stop.
(Forgotten)
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[20:47] Katrin starts toe become less anxious.

Mostly because it looks like she's now straining to do some sort of mental gymnastics as she peers past Lady Blue towards the one with the missing flesh and fats over his skull.
(Katrin)
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[20:48] Katrin whispers to Bleu: ...Y'know. I've seen like. A lot of strange stuff today. I'm going to give it a pass.
[20:48] Alliard notices Ka-Tula visibly shaking. "Man why are you like so tense? Chill. Just don't be a dumb dimwit next time and you'll be fine. Ha! Dimwit. Haha~ I learned that by the way from some weird human guy."
(Alliard)
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[20:48] Standing there, watching, the giant beast stared down upon the large amount of Children who were already working towards dispersing from the area. Slowly but surely however, even as they all spoke, the Ogre heard the word.

'Vampire'

"...No know if are Vampire." Starting low, their guttural voice began to grow in sound.

"Me no care! Mother lose family, SMURG KNOW MOTHER SAD!" The loss of Tor'Nok still was in his dull mind, there was a 'chance' that any of these children were the killer, the Vampire.

While they were getting ready to leave, his large form suddenly started to move, moving closer and closer to the group. All to suddenly ball up a large hamfist and send it down at the nearest student. The beast was unleashing itself on the children, roars already sounding out, causing the cavern to shake dangerously.

"RAAAAAGH!"
(Smurg)
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[20:48] Katrin says, "Hnuohgod-"
[20:48] Smurg is going to punch any children that don't run fast enough.
(Smurg)
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[20:48] Attempts to intercept Smurg
(Zetsubo)
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[20:48] Alliard exclaims, "RUN BISHES RUN! HAHAHAHA!"
[20:48] stops Smurg from slaughtering children.
(Kalia)
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[20:48] Howl Grace says, "Leave. Now."
[20:49] No one runs from the Mire...Mother is sad, the Dullahan is mad.
(Torgon)
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[20:49] Please, Divines.
(Cedar)
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[20:49] Zetsubo is not so chill now, snapping his fingers towards the others
(Zetsubo)
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[20:49] Zetsubo says, "LEAVE"
[20:50] He shoots a beam just for fun!
(Alliard)
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[20:53] The smile on his face even though its hidden was getting bigger. He notice that Smurg was going to fight and felt to follow him since he wanted to fight as well but he would wait for them to start an assist.
(Forgotten)
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[20:53] another tremor resonated from the creatures location seeking now to borrow the entanglement of roots and bark once again. The floral upper body remaining above ground fixated upon the scene before it. A golden hue glinting in the dark. Sternly resting upon the mortal gathering.

The creature grew tiresome of sitting here, it was in the end awaiting a chance to move onwards away from the dark caves and out into the purple woodlands of the Mire and yet here it wait. Locked in an everlasting trance watching. Listening. Yet, nothing seemed to be happening just yet.

However before long it seemed passage was beginning to open, the golden hue brightening as it did. The entangled mass rising once again moving to surf the edges of the earth crumbling the rough surface of the cliff top for easier passage perhaps. Though this moment of clarity only seemed to last so long as movement halted by a mass of body once again. . .Frustrating.
(Nettlethorn)
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[20:54] Kalia pushes up against Smurg slightly, enough to let him know somebody was trying to get his attention. "F***in' let 'da kids go Smurg, 'dey paid 'da toll 'n all." She was pleading to an ogre, though she doubt it would've done anything in the first place.
(Kalia)
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[20:54] The sudden shaking of the ground as the ogre rushed forward. She expected her will to betray, but instead, when her friends dashed forward, she found herself next to them, ready. Almost manically ready.
(Ka-Tula)
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[20:59] Rushing towards the group of children, the beast was quickly intercepted. However, they were intercepted by not someone they expected, one of their own, Kalia. Immediately his feet halted at her voice, a gaze looking down at her.

"Small fur...Dumb." Loudly they spoke with a tone of anger, "NO, SMURG TURN ALL INTO GURGLES!" It didn't matter whether those in front of him were allies or not, their form was already moving to once again rampage.

Gravitic forces whipping throughout the entire cavern, pulling all in front of him closer to their form. Unless Kalia moved as well, his fist was already swinging downwards at their form.

"ME GET VAMPIRE! FOR MOTHER!"
(Smurg)
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[21:03]
{LOAD GAME}

[21:04] Stop the giant blue man!
(Ka-Tula)
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[21:05] So his attempts to stop Smurg from completely decimating his family, was almost a near success. With the help of Kalia, perhaps his Get out of my swamp tantrum might cease. At the very least, this should tire him out a bit, in order for the rest of the Silver Dragon to make an escape.

Though, he could only hope...

He'd ready himself just in case, a Blue glow would emanate from his form, as he concentrated on his natural mana reserves in order to form a cloak. Then, he'd take an open palmed stance, waiting for Kalia to knock some sense into the Ogre if she could... she was but a small as well afterall.
(Zetsubo)
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[21:06] He continue to watch Smurg to make because he felt like if it more than what he could handle he would jump in.
(Forgotten)
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[21:06] Aaron sighs.
(Aaron Exarion)
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[21:06] Smurg exclaims, "RAAAAGH!"
[21:06] Forgotten says, "I got your back Smurg Give them hell..."
[21:08] Forgotten says, "No mercy..."
[21:08] He would smile as he see the big guy teacher give them hell.
(Forgotten)
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[21:09] Forgotten says, "That how you do it..."
[21:10] Forgotten says, "No mercy... you let him remember the pain you felt...."
[21:11] He start to pure more evil intention in Smurg head because he felt happy.

"Make him have a smile on his face because the smiles hate people who do not smile."
(Forgotten)
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[21:13] The ogre's rampage came unexpected and despite the best efforts of one of their own to stop it, he would not cease his path of destruction.

Howl watched, in horror, as Zetsubo would move to intercept the beast... only to see him thrown aside, his arm destroyed upon enduring one of the beasts blows.

His heart dropped. His eyes widened. Everything around him became silent... as an unfathomable rage enveloped his very core.

He'd unsheathe his sword, letting out a war cry as he rushed in furiously! Hatred, anger, wrath reflecting in his eyes.

The battle would thus commence.
(Howl Grace)
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[21:16] He was indeed thrown aside, will the thirst for rage from this beast of an Ogre never cease? That's what it sure felt like, as Zetsubo's arm is bitten off from the shoulder down. Though... through the pain, he managed to remain calm. He knew that no matter what, he'd see his legacy unfold.

As his blood spilt for his family, he found peace, as he blacks out for a moment, only to wake back up, and hope that within that moment, the Smurg was stopped.
(Zetsubo)
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[21:18] Finished smacking Kalia into the nearby wall, the Ogre dove towards the oncoming hoard of defenders. Roars were already echoing all throughout the cavern, and it didn't take long for their chasing giant to find Zetsubo blocking their way.

Energy coalesced, ripping into the body of Smurg. It tore into the thick hide-like skin that made up his body, "RAAAAGH! SMALL TRY TO NOT RUN!?" Angrily they roared, a hand slapping through the air to hit into the child. With that one blow he was already in pain, blood pooling out of a large chunk of meat missing from his side.

"You...HURT!" His meaty fingers moved to wrap around the body of Zets, holding him in place long enough to bring him ever closer to the face of Smurg. All the way...Until the burly teeth of Smurg found its way around the left arm of Zets, and a bite was taken.

Immediately he swallowed down the limb, tearing through armour and flesh. But with that done, Howl was already on him, leaving Smurg to chuck the young man into the crowd of others. All to give him time to turn and start against Howl.
(Smurg)
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[21:18] Katrin says, "Oh...Oh my god, was that..."
[21:18] Toratori says, ". . . ."
[21:21] Once again these people mess with Smurg rage.
(Forgotten)
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[21:22] Forgotten says, "Your indeed a monster amog monster..."
[21:22] He walks over and gave Smurg a treat.

(Forgotten)
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[21:22] Alliard glances at Halvard if he were there.
(Alliard)
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[21:24] Forgotten says, "Hmm So plant..."
[21:24] Forgotten says, "Since the I need to speak with you.."
[21:26] Lamont Heltrass whispers something.
[21:26] Cedar whispers: Mm?
[21:27] Lamont extended a feather and a shard of magma to them.
(Lamont Heltrass)
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[21:28] Lamont Heltrass whispers something.
[21:28] Cedar whispers: What is this...?
[21:29] He starts to ignored the fight because it seems they did not know Smurg was just a monster in fighting. He would try to speak with the plant creature."Lets go somewhere else they will just die."
(Forgotten)
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[21:30] Lamont Heltrass whispers something.
[21:31] Cedar whispers: Lamont, do you truly not believe you will exit this chamber alive?
[21:31] Upon landing on flat ground the creatures roots ingrained them selves within the rocks before entering a strange spiral motion moving towards other side, it's intent was to move on to the woods for a while now, however a voice broke directed at the Ent causing a slow of movement.

However the creature did not turn face no, it'd continue on it's pursuit projecting an estranged voice upon their person, a malice natural to it's tone.
(Nettlethorn)
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[21:32] Lamont Heltrass whispers something.
[21:32] Lamont Heltrass whispers something.
[21:33] Hatred was fought with hatred, Howls blade and fire finding its mark against the body of Smurg. Blood was leaking out of a variety of marks, the stench of burnt hair and flesh filling the caverns around them. Still even as they fought, he chased the others.

An explosion of flames erupted around his form, only for his hand to be found flying through the flames into a strong smash into them. Unlike Zetsubo however, they found their body not missing any limbs. Instead, on impact with the wall his form gave a loud crunch.

Gravity locked their body in place, his consciousness there, but their form unable to move for the foreseeable future.

"RAAAGH!" Another roar was given, the cavern starting to have rocks fall from its roof from the constant battling.
(Smurg)
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[21:33] Cedar whispers: I... Lamont, please. We still had so much to uncover...
[21:34] Katrin whispers: ...Uncover? Did you guys not just see that guy get his ARM EATEN!?
[21:34] Lamont Heltrass whispers something.
[21:35] Cedar forgot that Katrin was actually next to him...
(Cedar)
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[21:35] He would try to get closer to the creature but it seems like it continue to keep its distance.

"Hmm this is rather strange." He said and felt like something was odd. "Hmmm anywho. I never got to speak to you much before since those people trouble us the last time.

Anywho. So I am wondering how were you creature... Do you know the mother well?" He asked.
(Forgotten)
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[21:35] Katrin wishes she could forget she was here. After watching someone's arm get eaten she's gotten sufficiently more green around the gills (metaphorically speaking), and makes it a point to -not- watch further carnage. Lets she lose her meager lunch.
(Katrin)
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[21:35] Cedar whispers: Lamont Heltrass ... If not for myself, then in your memory.
[21:35] Bleu says in telepathy, Once this is over... I promise.
[21:35] Cedar whispers: And you... Why are you here, with them?
[21:36] Bleu says in telepathy, Promise!
[21:36] Aaron blinks.
(Aaron Exarion)
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[21:37] Katrin whispers to Cedar: I just wanted to meet some craftsmen to learn a thing or two...Why are -you- here!?
[21:37] Katrin whispers to Bleu: Do they do this kind of thing...a -lot-?
[21:37] Cedar whispers: We came looking for someone... It was all good until Hel broke loose.
[21:37] Bleu says in telepathy, I do not know! But the others all say it is an invasion.
[21:38] Forgotten says, "Interesting.."
[21:41] Having nothing to do now he felt like he wonder around look at the people because the darkness was making him mad. He walks around lose.
(Forgotten)
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[21:41] Alliard asks, "Wanna practice Forgotten?"
[21:41] Bleu says in telepathy, So they act to protect each other, and their friends.
[21:41] Alliard says, "Get some of your pent up rage out."
[21:41] Forgotten says, "Who knows if i should.... I feel lost... I will try..."
[21:41] Alliard says, "Alright. Let's go somewhere."
[21:42] He would walk around looking for somewhere.
(Forgotten)
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[21:42] Katrin whispers to Bleu: ...I get it. That's good. But did he have to -eat- part of someone?
[21:42] Bleu says in telepathy, I...
[21:42] Bleu begins to jitter slightly.
(Bleu)
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[21:43] Bleu says in telepathy, Probably- probably- probabky-
[21:43] Bleu says in telepathy, Probably not...
[21:43] Bleu says in telepathy, I probably not.
[21:45] It was happening...

The Ookami was living his perfect nightmare. The words Kiemi questioning the acts of the group walking into Shadowmire, his letters to Howl, Zetsubo and Howl being maimed.

His life flashed before his eyes.

Time rolled in slow motion for Toratori as he watched the ogre bite down upon their arm before tossing them to the side, only for Howl to rush forward to fighting off the wilder beast.

Everything happening in real time. Just seemed so unreal to him.

NOOO!!! his voice boomed!

Instead of rushing to aid Howl in battle, he dashed straight for Zetsubo. Falling to his knees he'd slide only to grab the fallen leader.

"ZETSUBO! N- N- NOO!!! " his voice erupted as he searched the man's face.

They were bleeding out. What do I do?! What do I do?!?!

It was at this moment he had wished Xue was with them. Cursing himself he held his hands frantic before Zetsubo, struggling to find out what to do. His eyes wavering to his party who had tried to flee. His eyes wide with panic as there was no one else to turn too. Maybe Aaron could do something but he couldn't rely on them now. They were too busy protecting the younger students.

Ta-dum. Ta-dum. Ta-dum. Ta-Dum. Ta-Dum. TA-DUM!

He thought that his measly strength was enough to protect his friends, after all he was one of the strongest at the Academy. Right? Reality was now settling in. He wasn't safe any more. This was reality. Tears filled up in his eyes as he reached for the stub where Zetsubo's arm used to be.

"Bare with me Zetsubo!" he screamed as he pressed his hands upon them, quickly he'd incinerate their shoulder. Sealing and preventing anymore blood loss. "You'll be good Zetsubo. You'll be good." he spoke to himself as his body shook. This never happened before. They were about to graduate weren't they?!

Panic flooded him as he stared at the amount of blood that Zetsubo had lost, their blood that now stained his own clothes and hands. He was so confident before, he was so naïve. Thorn. Ektu. Zetsubo. The teachers.

They were all right...

BOOM!

Raising his head from Zetsubo. Howl's body flew past him, his eyes watching in slow motion as he caught only a glimpse of his friend flying towards the wall before slamming against it.

Toratori's mouth now agape as he watched his friend drop from the wall, defeated.

FWWOOOSSSSHHH!

It was his fault... He should've been the one to tell Zetsubo that coming here wasn't a good idea. He knew it but he didn't say anything. It was his fault... HIS FAULT

Fire burned in his eyes as he turned around to face the beast. An inferno exploded around his body, the flames growing wildly as it danced around the arena.

"Aaron...." his voice full of hatred. "Take care of everyone."

Flames gathering around his fists as he slipped on his gloves. His mana circuits burning from within! "I'm going to end this." he spoke as he walked towards the beast.


(Toratori)
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[21:46] Howl met the Ogre's advance with his own furious rush, cleaving away at it's flesh and sending beams of explosions towards its body... in vain.

The ogre was much too power, much too angry to even care. It's anger surpassed his own and it's physical might proved too difficult to conquer!

In desperation, he'd send the strongest, largest wave of fire towards him in an effort to thwart his advance, only to watch as it struck through his flames. A large shadow loomed over the boy as the ogre's enormous hand came towards him with such force that the very air around them would sway against it's direction. There was no room in the narrow pathway to maneuver, he couldn't dodge. In an instant, he'd hold his sword up, readying himself for the powerful impact and possible impending doom.

As the strike met his blade, he'd lift himself off the ground in a last ditch effort to minimize the pure impact his body had to endure. This would prove useful in preventing any lasting damage.. but he'd be sent flying all the same.

THUMP. CRACK.

He was sent soaring through the air only to meet the wall some feet away. He could feel the numerous bones in his body fracturing in multiple places, the air in his lungs forced out through his mouth. His consciousness was fading, his vision growing black. He'd fall to the ground and lay there unconscious for the remainder of the situation.

Vast darkness, deafening silence. He was back in the void, left only with his thoughts and regrets. Were the rest of the children okay? Did the younger ones make it out alive? His leader's arm... would Tora be able to stop the Ogre's advance?

As his mind raced, he'd once again feel that oppressive presence as 'she' showed herself once again.. Smiling.. Laughing. Was this her plan? Did he unknowingly fall into the Mire's grasp? What was to come would be largely unknown.
(Howl Grace)
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[21:50] Cedar whispers something.
[21:52] Like a bull in a china shop, Smurg moved with a powerful purpose. A purpose to break everything in his path, be it a vampire or not. Gravity was unleashed all around the cavern, a fist already clenched as Toratori walked towards him.

"NO, SMURG END IT!" Sheer anger fueled their voice and movements, pain echoing throughout his entire body. Only two down, but he was battered by both that came at him. Battered but not weakened, as a full-powered fist was already flying down towards the Ookami.

"SMURGLE TURN INTO GURGLE...LIKE ALL!" This might be the end if Tora took down the Ogre, but for Smurg, this was not the end. It was only the start of even more bloodshed.
(Smurg)
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[21:52] Aaron does it fast and does not hesitate..even if his mana control wasn't in his prime at the moment, he needed to save both Cedar and August...they were his precious students...HE CAN NOT LET THEM GET INJURED, no right now.

Before the blue big monstrous, colossal, ogres attacked them, He uses the water from the waterfall to create some tentacles and grabs both, August and Cedar, from the wrist, and tossed them to the other side of the room.

Preventing them to get hurt by the ogre's rage...However, just as the boy was about to leave, and aid the others...a figure appears before him.

Weren't they free to leave? isn't only the Ogre that want their blood? how is this person? what does he want?

Aaron, of course, knew by heart, that if he was here...wasn't to say hi, so...The Exarion lets his mana flows, and create a more mature Drakanite from around him, covering like the blessing it was.

"I can't let you hurt them..." the boy said with a calm tone and a smile on his face, one that wasn't kind.
(Aaron Exarion)
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[21:53] Smurg exclaims, "RAAAAGH!"
[21:53] Lavender slides inside Kalia's pocket.
(Lavender Crystalwhite)
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[21:55] Kalia says, "9yes"
[21:57] Kalia slowly pats the fae on thier head.
(Kalia)
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[21:58] Torgon doesn't run, his sword simply appears with a melodic wail of a soul appearing cutting the air, his left hand grasp the hilt as the right arm is extended..and for those who know, can hear his voice, wailing..calmly..Leonard Mathis, the second soul gathered that formed his new shield, completely black thanks to Mother with a massive skull with a blue flame within it.

He watches the kid trying to save his friends..his..allies but Torgon simply walks within the shadow appearing right in front of the boy, his skull deformed, changed, manipulated to create a sinful smile that knows no end, the flame slowly gets darker as all of them. All of them inside of the Mire can hear the Bell. But for whom it has tolled..? Torgon wouldn't know..not yet, the chains of his burden comes loose, clinging against the ground as he walks towards the boy, "I don't care about them child." His voice, the old voice of the King of Dullahans comes to all of them, he's mad..and for one single reason.

"You made mother sad." And without warning, he just walks forward, his blade already up and coming down to cut the kid.
(Torgon)
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[22:03] Aaron looks at the headless creature, and against his Titles, He drew his bow and stretched the cord, an ice arrow began to form.

"We just want to leave..." The Exaion said with a calm tone, aiming his arrows at the phantasmagorical skull.

"I want...I don't want to hurt anyone!" It was too late...the battle will start.

They really want to attack them...because their mother, who they could see, was sad.
(Aaron Exarion)
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[22:04] Torgon says, "REFUSE"
[22:07] August exclaims, "Come on Aaron, don't give up!"
[22:13] The Static never stopped, her magi overflowing. The visuals presenting themselves to her; her friends losing, losing, losing--! It made her mind blank. Her brain had had enough, and the static within blurred her vision to the horrid nature that had started as a peaceful negotiation, and the adrenaline pumped through her veins.

She felt hot, dizzy and cold at the same time, all of the sound in the room drowned out by the loud buzz of her magi enveloping her all at once. It seemed almost distant, the fight that was happening infront of her. Strange, like a feverdream. Was this how insanity went? she wondered briefly as she could feel the corners of her lips curl. Comedic, almost, how short and fraught her life had been.

No. Survival. The adrenaline within her kicked up a notch, and her focus was only to keep the rushing heartbeats still beating. She laughed a short hysteric laugh before dashing in.
(Ka-Tula)
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[22:15] Katrin whispers to Bleu: Just...let me know when it's over. And people aren't getting eaten?
[22:15] Bleu says in telepathy, I
[22:15] Bleu says in telepathy, I
[22:15] Bleu says in telepathy, over
[22:15] Bleu says in telepathy, Over
[22:15] Bleu says in telepathy, Over?
[22:15] Bleu says in telepathy, OVER
[22:15] Bleu says in telepathy, I
[22:15] Bleu says in telepathy, Eaten?
[22:16] Lavender peeks from inside Kalia's pocket from once in a while, a yawn escaping her lips.
(Lavender Crystalwhite)
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[22:16] Bleu only seems to be jitterring more and more violently.
(Bleu)
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[22:17] Katrin jitters too, as the Lady Bleu does, but less audibly. This is not a good time. She continues to keep her gaze stubbornly averted right down to the toes of her grimy boots.
(Katrin)
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[22:17] The Dullahan was a weird opponent, he didn't move that much, once or twice, he just disappeared within shadows only to appear right at his side. His blade wailing, the soul of Tomaru locked within it, the chains clinging against the Floor as they start to be set a blaze by the same dark flame. Kids...children, they start to sing, a lullaby..a horror one, they are singing to the Warden of Chains, the Warden of souls, the King of Dullahans.

"I may not take your soul now but.."

The mad laughter comes now, Torgon, the Dullahan of war is starting to lose his sanity with the time passing by.

"HAHAHAH! I'LL SEEK YOU, CHILD! DOES NOT MATTER WHERE YOU RUN, THE WARDEN WILL ALWAYS BE BEHIND YOU!"

And a slash was made, directly to his back, it does not draw blood and instead, it damages his very core, his soul, his mana circuitry. With a kick, he pushes the kid away and turns around, Cedar...you're next.
(Torgon)
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[22:17] Blow for blow was given between the giant and the small Toratori. It was without a doubt that the Ogre nearly fell in their battle, a fist slamming into his knee, causing them to kneel briefly. Wounds were stacking up, his ability to continue fighting was waning. Burst of flames ripped across his form once again, their skin finding itself scorched.

"RAAAGH!" But, his anger was barely enough to defeat the hatred that fueled the beastkin. A hamfist to the face brought him down, their skull caving in as the flame-fueled boy was sent to the rest of the students.

"SMURG NO STOP!" Bellowing loudly he continued forward, leaving Tora blinded, only to already see Ka-Tula coming towards him as well. It was another student, coming towards him, another moth to the angry flame that was Smurg.

"GURGLE!" A slap, already moving to intercept them.
(Smurg)
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[22:19] Smurg exclaims, "RAAAAGH!"
[22:26] Cedar could do nothing as he watched the people who had taken him in fall one by one to protect him. Zetsubo, the one who had never lost his chill. Who never stopped believing in him. Howl, who had been captured, and whose fate was in the air as he had the blessing - or curse - of Nyx. He who had been the one who invited him to the Silver Dragon's.

Aaron... Had sacrificed himself to protect his students. His emerald eyes brimmed with water as he watched the water magi put everything on the line, his life, for his family. As he watched him slowly drained of his fighting spirit... Something else grew, deep within.

The usually complacent Cedar felt... Rage. A guttural, boiling sensation in his stomach. These were not misunderstood creatures. They were evil. Ruthless. Some were reasonable, but even still... They were monsters.

As the phantom knight turned towards the time magi, he took a step forward to meet him, his face grave, stony. The tears shed streaked his cheeks. The past was just that - behind him. It was his will that would forage forth now. He reached into his cloak, producing his staff with a flourish, the dust kicking up around him.

And there it stayed, suspended in the air in a small sphere around him. A barrier of reality. A layer of infinite space between the two. Magi and monster. A student on the course for vengeance for his master. Too long had he been viewed as a liability. His speech of the uselessness for revenge briefly flashed through his mind.

I understand your sentiments, finally, Cerys.
(Cedar)
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[22:28] The tears of the child can only bring joy, the purest form to the Dullahan. The skull being molded, the sinister smile creeping up and now..it happens. The armor begins to shatter as the tendrils of pure darkness lash out, the chains dragging the souls of those that died in the recent wars, taking them by force. "Child, cry more. I want to taste your anger."

The King says before walking forward, shield raised and sword held high, maybe the King will created a vengefull Dullahan today.
(Torgon)
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[22:33] "I won't let you hurt anyone!" The Exarion screamed ... and immediately began to shoot arrows made of ice, water, and mana...actually they were made of all the varieties of mana that the boy knew.

But the wander, the Dulluhan, the one that perhaps loses his head in the pandemonium chases....was doing some errant moves.

He moves as a gosh, phantasmagorical, spectral-like one could say, but The Exarion? he would remain calm...trying to aim one of the arrows.

As it wasn't working...Aaron decided to do the best he knows, adapting...changing the form of his bow, into some sort of spear, perhaps or a great staff, that looks like one.

Hitting, with the end part of the spear, the corrupted soils, a great wall of ice came out from the boy's feet...unidirectional. His mana circuit by that moment was exhausted...

BUT

He was sure that this was enough, he uses all his mana....that means, yes! when the meltdown of the ice happens...there was no sight of the headless creature.

A smile formed on the boy's face...and he walks to grabs his...

What....the boy was down in the ground....he could not move...what...? but he...won, no? he did...he...

Everything was dark for a moment, but a small step can be heard...a bell?...when the Exarion opens his eyes and looks up... It was Torgon…

Aaron's muscles aches...Cedar, august...'I...I'm sorry...' The boy was there, on the ground, he could move, barely, but not for the moment, but by the time the other encounters come to an end...he will.
(Aaron Exarion)
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[22:37] Kalia glances at Tia and nods her head. A bit of blood on her clothes doesn't hurt.
(Kalia)
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[22:38] Facing off against Ka-Tula, they found the lightning sizzling through their system extremely painful. It scorched his insides, entering through all the injuries he held deep into their body. It led to screeches of pain. Still, the fist of the Mire didn't fall. Instead they willed their creaking and groaning body forward, pushing towards to punch through the air.

A blow connected with the Small one, leading to him getting him to be knocked into the ground.

"RAAAGH!" Unlike the others that were left alone immediately after being taken down however, the giants fists were clenched...And a rain of pummeling fists rained down onto their form in the stone, "SMURG TURN ALL INTO GURGLES!" Blood pooled the area around them, the giants own life essence already spilling enough to make an inch-high pool around the crater that held Ka-Tula.

Ribs would be broken, but nothing life-threatening was immediate. However, he was left in the spot, and the Ogre then moved onwards. To whatever may be next...Unless they reached the final of the group?
(Smurg)
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[22:38] Also has, quite a bit of blood on her clothes from beating up Achyon.
(Tia Dorcha)
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[22:39] Track the chains...Track the chains, they are launched towards Cedar, digging into his flesh and soul, for a long lasting minute, he's held up as the King looks to him. All of those that had their eyes turned to this, can see, the very soul of the kid taken out of his body as the King slashes forward, his left arm, right in the soul is cut away. His soul is pushed back to him body and he can't feel, move or do magic with his left arm, it's like his left arm doesn't even exist to him. Torgon laughs, a long lasting laughter, the bloodied body held up by the neck as the sword disappears, he presses the neck of the child only to see him bleed from the mouth. He laughs in joy. He's having FUN! A little drop of blood is conquered and the kid can hear..the bell, the long last bell of death being tolled and something greater happens.

A mark, directly to his soul, Torgon is on the Hunt for this one now. This is a desirable soul, he wants it. He craves for it and fret not..He'll take it.

He just throws the kid away and looks around, searching for more childs that dared make Mother sad.
(Torgon)
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[22:39] Colors. Blue, purple. White, Red. She couldn't feel a thing, yet she found herself stuck. Another flash, and the angles changed. The blue and purple, another angle. 'Why am I lying down?' The static made her move. She shot forward another shock, but at what?

Another flash, this time dark.

She blinked, confused. The static was gone, replaced by crunching, popping. She laghed, slight silent laughter. It sounded so strange! A wheezing sensation and she watched the dark walls above as her body got crushed once more. The dark flash that came... Remained.
(Ka-Tula)
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[22:42] Desperation. The drive for survival.

Lamont witnessed his peers thrown around by the Ogre's endless rampage, their viscera coating the walls of the cave and further showcasing to him just how outclassed he'd truly been. There was no running anymore.

"No running!" he'd scream at the beast in a distorted tone, their voice being echoed by a voice much older than his own. Their footing changed to be directly within the beasts line of sight, any hope of his peers escaping may have very well rested upon him biding the Ogre's time for long enough.

'Time' Lamont thought as if inspiration had struck him squarely upon the skull with it's proverbial bat. Time was something he could never truly run out of, it would always exist as long as someone was around to observe it.

Though the metaphysical were not going to sit wait fr him now, today he would waste whatever time he could of the beasts as to give his allies time for reinforcements, Ethric- SOMETHING to arrive.

"Come. I will happily act as a good way to exercise your frustrations... you overgrown lump of blue meat!" they bellowed towards the Ogre, a wide and toothy smile returning to their face as they readied themselves. They quickly chewed and swallowed a piece of paper before diving into the ring, shouting out to them through muffled speaking "On that note was the location of the Vampire, come get it you brainless oaf."

Space and Time clashed in a violent display of power around the boy, far more than what one's mana circuits should be able to ordinarily handle. Skin on their body was torn off in a few areas from the sheer expulsion of power, Lamont apparently giving no notice the damage he was already sustaining at the beginning of the fight.

He thought of Idris and Viola in his last moments before the battle, they'd probably laugh at his taunt if they were here.


Perhas he'd hear them laugh again in another life.



(Lamont Heltrass)
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[22:42] Tia Dorcha says, "Thank you Xian."
[22:42] Tia Dorcha says, "I .. appreciate you being polite about this."
[22:45] Xian disliked the onslaught of violence. Not because of any lingering affection for the children or a desire to see them well. But because it would no doubt bring more hatred to the Mire, more injuries, and more difficulties for her expanding influence and Cult.

Still, she'd make no moves to stop it, though her eyes would settle on Howl as he was caught to the side. Her eyes aglow as she fluttered over to the trapped student, to sit on his shoulder.

"Welcome back Blessed Child. Have you come to appreciate Mother's embrace? To learn to love her as we do? Or are you still struggling to hold onto the light?"

Her hand came to rest against his cheek, speaking quietly as the offense continued. She no longer cared for its results. There was her own work to do with the young one.
(Xian Antirrhinum)
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[22:46] Howl's eyes slowly open, his vision coming back to him, though he still could not move, laying sprawled against the floor as he watched Lamont battling the Ogre.. the rest of his friends scattered and defeated
(Howl Grace)
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[22:47] Torgon isn't satisfied, he wants more, the craves, he deserves. The king has been still for far too long, his skull turns into a complete 180 and looks to August, his body soon and quickly turning around, he knows that child..he'll make him bleed.

The bones start to poke out of the armor, he's nothing like a Dullahan, more like a mutated armor walking forward as he keeps, wanting, war. Chaos. Blood. The darkness seeping through his armor as he starts to approach August, the chains already floating as the lullaby continues, the Warden is on the way.
(Torgon)
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[22:48] "...Wicked...Fae... let my friends..be..!" He could barely muster words, as he watched helplessly to see what would result of Lamont's struggle.
(Howl Grace)
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[22:50] Standing over the body of Ka-Tula, the Ogres arms were wide, his mouth wide open in a bellow roar of sheer angst. Many had come at him, so many had fallen, one after another. It left him feeling pleased, but at the same time their anger had risen.

Which was the Vampire!?

His dull-brain thought on it briefly, before the thought of the Vampires vanished. No, it was stolen by the fact that there was still one of the fighters standing up. One that challenged him, with words that entered through one ear and out the other.

"RAAAAAAAGH!" At this point, he had lost all semblance of humanity that normally was within Smurg. Instead all there was, was the Fist of the Mire. One of Nyx's chosen, an abomination, Smurg.

There was no need for Lamont to even have taunted him, as already the giant body of Smurg was jumping in their direction.
(Smurg)
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[22:50] As august watched as all of his friends were taken on one by one, slowly defeated. The rage took over his mind, he couldn't stand to see another one of his friends fall regardless of his outcome. Aaron fought for him, he protected him with every bit of his strength now it was time for him to protect himself.

As he sat awaiting the next battle, he could hear a faint lullaby and clinks of bones hitting armor getting closer. He peered over only to see the man himself walking towards him. He quickly got himself to his feet as he wasn't afraid of the man, just filled with hatred.
(August)
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[22:53] Kalia says, "9down"
[22:54] Forgotten says, "Hmm seems like i miss the fun.."
[22:54] Despite giving it all, Cedar was... Simply not strong enough. The King swiftly overtook him, and … Chains. They snaked around his figure, piercing his flesh, but... Something else? He felt his very soul ensnared by the metal, holding him up in a crucifixion of sorts.

His soul, his life essence, ripped from his body. It clung to it's mortal coil, seeking the warmth of it's home. Despite it's desperate attempts, it was futile. The left arm of his soul was cut off, and with a jolt, Cedar was suddenly in the driver seat of his body once again. His left arm - even through the bloodied, mangled state of it...

Cedar couldn't feel it. His lip quivered a moment, letting out a cry of anguish.

"AAH-!"

It was cut short by the rough armored hands of Torgon grasping his throat. The boy gripped his wrist with his only good hand, now released from the chains, his legs kicking feebly at him. His training had been for naught, it seemed.

He was cast aside, his limp body sprawling across the ground towards Aaron. Weakly, he blinked, blood pouring from his mouth, barely able to speak. His voice was hoarse.

"A-Aaron..." He struggled through broken teeth, tears running down his face once again. He couldn't feel the warm droplets falling onto the pavement, his allies littered across the bridge. What seemed like an endeavor to save one of their own ended up injuring the rest of them, some beyond recovery.

"I-I'm sorry..." Cedar said again, the words forcing more blood from his mouth, his face beaten and bruised.
(Cedar)
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[22:57] She giggled quietly, her hand caressing the man's cheek.

"Wicked? I haven't touched a single one of your friends. I've given you a dear gift, a blessing that no one else can imagine."

She leaned closer, continuing her quiet work, wings brushing against his cheek.

"Dearest child, you know you could've prevented all of this. If you merely came to worship Mother, to devote yourself to her quiet embrace, you could come and go as you pleased. Ask any question you like, find such answers without risking them.

This is all your fault, but it doesn't have to happen again."

Her hand continued its gentle caress on his cheek, trying to work her way into his mind. Offering him an escape, a solution to the madness.
(Xian Antirrhinum)
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[23:00] Tia Dorcha says, "Good job.. I guess"
[23:01] Tia Dorcha says, "I don't know who this man is."
[23:01] Tia Dorcha says, "But good job Smurg."
[23:02] Smurg says, "not free to go whenever0"
[23:02] Hearing the words of Xian, the madness subsides a bit as Torgon makes his sword and shield disappear, very much like a crazed man. "Very well...Thou made MOTHER SAD?! FEEL HER EMBRACE NOW!" He wanders to the defeated kid and makes him looks deep within his black flame...and for a mere minute, he's staring the Abyss..but the Abyss stares back. No matter where he looks, no matter where he goes, He'll always feel the Embrace of Mother and the watchful eye of Torgon upon him. After this, he grabs the head of the kid and just throws him aside, they done enough. He defended the Mire and fought for Mother.

He does not wish to see this kid anymore even though, his eye will always be watching under the loving embrace of Mother. He looks back to Xian and those captured, "This king shall go back to his grave. If thy need me, you know where to find me. Bloodmistress." And with that, his black flame turns blue once again, he wanders inside the darkness of the Mire to not be seen again.
(Torgon)
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[23:02] Bleu says in telepathy, I-
[23:03] Bleu says in telepathy, I don't think... I can protect you.
[23:03] Bleu says in telepathy, Go, while none are watching.
[23:03] He return to the place which they were going to be a lot of hurt and it seems like these human were so stupid.
(Forgotten)
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[23:03] August whispers something.
[23:04] Katrin says, "--"
[23:04] He knew her words were lies, he knew she was trying to manipulate him.. but what could he do? His friends were already hurt. Some maimed, some within the monster's grasps.

Complete and utter defeat.

He couldn't handle it. He couldn't take this. His mind was ravaged by the mere weight of the tragedy which had befell them.. for the first time, Howl had no answers. He couldn't turn back time to prevent them from coming here. He couldn't heal Zetsubo's arm.. or heal any of the numerous injuries their party had endured.

Tears welled up in his eyes as he shut them, hopeless, defeated.
She was there. Watching it all unfold through her all-seeing gaze. A wicked smile drawn upon her features as she held him in her tight embrace. He didn't even have the will to resist.. he only wept.



(Howl Grace)
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[23:05] August whispers something.
[23:06] Finally does Katrin look up from her shoes, over towards the Lady Bleu. Her expression is both terrified and solemn as she looks over her latest, and perhaps one of the more well-meaning, acquaintances.

She nods softly, as if the very motion might draw too much attention. Then she starts to back away from the gathering of those present in faint hope that she can leave without much trouble.

The Drakan glances about, catching the aftermath of the scene she'd spied looking at her boots. She swallows hard.
(Katrin)