The End of an Era - Death of Mariposa

[18:22] Terra Yinping says, "I am."
[18:22] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "I'm glad you are. I've heard that I attacked you, I'm sorry."
[18:22] Terra Yinping says, "It's alright. It just means I have to watch you closer and be there to make sure you don't do anything weird and unusual."
[18:22] Terra Yinping says, "I grew from it, so no harm done."
[18:23] Terra Yinping says, "<Apart from my missing forehead meat. Buuuuuuut... That'll grow back I believe...>"
[18:23] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "I have doubts anything like 'that' will happen."
[18:24] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "But, I am more happy to see you alright."
[18:24] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "I heard such terrible things about it all."
[18:24] Terra Yinping says, "Ha...Ha... Haa... It wasn't -that- bad.."
[18:24] Igleta frowns.
(Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge)
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[18:25] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge asks, "Is what happened to Vasco true?"
[18:25] Terra Yinping says, "Depends on what you heard."
[18:25] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "That he bled out trying to stop whatever I became."
[18:26] Terra Yinping says, "I don't think he bled out. I think he died upon impact. I don't know for sure."
[18:26] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "I..."
[18:26] Igleta lowers her head back down into her knees
(Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge)
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[18:26] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "I see."
[18:27] Terra Yinping says, "I'm going to need a new brand though."
[18:27] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "The Qilin or Fourfold... They can help you with a new brand."
[18:28] Terra Yinping says, "Eh... I'll need to wait."
[18:28] Terra Yinping says, "Or else my skin will grow over it. Or at least that's how I think it works."
[18:29] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "I don't know."
[18:29] Terra Yinping asks, "Are they feeding you two well?"
[18:30] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "The non-magi bring something every here and there."
[18:33] Terra Yinping asks, "I see. Is there anything I can do for you two?"
[18:33] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "I can't speak for Leona, but...."
[18:33] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "Tell my children that I miss them, please."
[18:33] Terra Yinping says, "<I only know one of them.>"
[18:33] Terra Yinping says, "The green haired one and... I don't know the other."
[18:34] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "My daughter is usually in the manor unless Yotanwa has taken her out."
[18:35] Terra Yinping asks, "What does she look like?"
[18:35] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge asks, "If you see the Regent, can you ask her to visit us?"
[18:36] Terra Yinping says, "Sure thing."
[18:36] Terra Yinping asks, "Oh I wanted to know, what was your goal in that ritual?"
[18:37] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "To become more intricately attuned to nature."
[18:37] Koume Bavmor whispers something.
[18:37] Terra Yinping asks, "You won't be trying that again will you...?"
[18:38] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge asks, "Considering what has happened? No... Why would anyone try such a thing again?"
[18:38] Terra Yinping says, "I don't know. Just had to make sure, keep people's mind at ease as well as to give myself a heads up if there ever was a next time."
[18:39] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "Trust is still nonexistant, I see."
[18:39] Terra Yinping says, "I trust you."
[18:39] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "Thank you."
[18:39] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge asks, "Can I ask...?"
[18:39] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge asks, "Why did you add your horns?"
[18:40] Terra Yinping says, "Because I trusted whatever you did, you'd be doing it for the greater good. So I wanted to be apart of it-- I cherished my horns; they carried much more value than aesthetics, they carried my bone, my blood, and my pride as a neries and being the case. I wanted you to know that you're important enough to me to have those sacrificed."
[18:42] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "I see. I thank you for your adoration in it all."
[18:42] Terra Yinping says, "Though. After it all, I'll be honest Ms. Eclipsa."
[18:44] Terra Yinping says, "Your want to better the world is powerful as well as dangerous. I trust you with my life and my body, but your want to be better and help others in such unconventional ways I do not trust. So as I said if you're ever in a pinch and things begin to fly south. I'll be there every time to stop it and you. Or... Die trying. I did take an oath after all."
[18:44] Koume Bavmor whispers something.
[18:45] Miyukiko Guren whispers something.
[18:45] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "I understand."
[18:45] Koume Bavmor whispers something.
[18:45] Miyukiko Guren whispers something.
[18:52] Taking a life was never... Funny. Nor was it something to play around with. Igleta was rightfully ashamed, angry at herself, or even depressed. Though with the new views Terra has absorbed and promised herself; she couldn't allow Igleta to sit around and mope all day.

It was no different than if when Terra lost the flesh and muscle on her forehead, she gave up. Or when she lost to Igleta she gave up. She couldn't, she didn't have time to give up nor did she feel Igleta had time to mope and feel sorry for herself.

A light smile rests on the neries' expression. Confidence radiated from her, similar to the scent of cigarettes following a heavy smoker. It was perhaps surprising compared to the timid aura she gave.

"Hey. Ms. Eclipsa, what are you plans now? You don't plan to sit here with your face in your knees do you? We have work to do as well as a vampire threat we must eliminate."
(Terra Yinping)
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[18:53] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "That decision is up to the Qilin Tribunal, Terra."
[18:54] Terra Yinping asks, "Yes. Though you can do other things while in there, other than moping y'know?"
[18:55] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "I cannot. None of you are even allowed entry without being escorted by the Fourfold. They fear we may plan an escape."
[18:56] Terra Yinping says, "You can."
[18:57] Terra Yinping says, "Squats, push ups, writing, singing, anything but a depressed expression and a depressing posture."
[18:57] Igleta raises her head to look at Terra and offers a weak smile.
(Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge)
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[18:57] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "Your optimism is beautiful, Terra, it truly is."
[18:58] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "I'm afraid the only news for my optimism is that you're safe."
[18:58] Terra Yinping says, "Depression helps no one. You failed once, rise up, allow your muscles to get used to the pain, through this life you will be broken over and over again, you will fail, and you will fall."
[18:59] Miyukiko Guren whispers something.
[19:00] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "I....Will try."
[19:00] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "I'm sorry you've seen me as this."
[19:00] Koume Bavmor whispers something.
[19:01] Terra Yinping says, "No need to apologize. We all get there, though not many care if you're sad... In fact many want to see you sad, Ms. Eclipsa."
[19:01] Terra Yinping asks, "Do you want them to win?"
[19:01] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "They will, whether I want them to or not."
[19:02] Miyukiko Guren whispers something.
[19:02] Terra Yinping says, "If you keep a smile and keep going. They will lose every single time."
[19:02] Koume Bavmor whispers something.
[19:02] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "I hope you never lose this part of yourself Terra. It is what helps the world become a little brighter."
[19:02] Miyukiko Guren whispers something.
[19:04] Koume Bavmor whispers something.
[19:05] Terra smiles just a little wider.

"Mmm... I'll be visiting you every day Ms. Eclipsa. We'll talk about how we can make things better in Huangzhou then we'll eventually move on to how we can make others no longer afraid to travel through the forest. Then we will discuss how we can make Gehenna a place of love and peace, rather than hatred, anger, and depravity. Like you trained me to take pain, to keep going, and to look at things from several different perspectives. I'll train you to not be defeated by things such as this.

Deal?"
(Terra Yinping)
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[19:06] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "Deal."
[19:06] Terra Yinping says, "Well, I have to patrol. So we'll speak later."
[19:06] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "Be careful."
[19:08] Terra gives a quick nod towards Igleta before rotating on her heels and blinking at those who... Simply watched in silence. The awkwardness was easily felt.

"Excuse me." she hoped one of the three got out of her way. Unless they had something to say.
(Terra Yinping)
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[19:08] Koume looked at the space beside her.
(Koume Bavmor)
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[19:09] Miyukiko Guren says, ". . ."
[19:10] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "Terra."
[19:10] Miyukiko Guren asks, "Hm?"
[19:10] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "Go around them."
[19:10] Terra Yinping says, "<I DON- oh...>"
[19:11] Miyukiko Guren whispers something.
[19:11] Miyukiko Guren whispers something.
[19:12] Koume Bavmor whispers something.
[19:12] Koume Bavmor whispers something.
[19:12] Igleta unfolds her arms and comes to a stand with a sigh.
(Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge)
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[19:12] Koume Bavmor says, "Igleta, I had a question. "
[19:13] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "Suc-"
[19:13] Miyukiko Guren asks, "Can you two please leave the prison?"
[19:13] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge asks, "Yes?"
[19:13] Rose Sinclair says, "Oh.. uh.. ok"
[19:13] Koume Bavmor says, "How long did it take you to build everything you have in Huangzhou? "
[19:14] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge asks, "What do you speak of specifically?"
[19:14] Koume Bavmor says, "Just those organizations you started up, the reopening of the inn, that sort of thing."
[19:15] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "Years. It took many resources and actions from around Agartha to bring the organizations together. The inn took long simply due to redocorations."
[19:15] Koume Bavmor says, "Interesting."
[19:15] Koume Bavmor says, "That's all."
[19:16] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "I wish I didn't feel such a terrible thing from her words..."
[19:16] Igleta sighs.
(Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge)
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[19:16] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "It sounds like she plans to take them all over."
[19:20] Katashi Vu says, "Leave the prison."
[19:20] Katashi Vu says, "No random civilians."
[19:20] Leona Itheis Mariposa Zhuge says, "I could see that being a possibility."
[19:21] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "If only Moriya was still with us. His wisdom was truly something to be adored."
[19:21] Leona Itheis Mariposa Zhuge says, "It's usually the greatest type of people that we are forced to part with."
[19:22] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "I don't consider myself great in any capacity."
[19:22] Rikona Heifang says, "I don't think Moriya would have agreed with your ritual, though. "
[19:22] Salthiel Anauel asks, "Lady Rikona. The Quetzal, still asleep?"
[19:22] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "No, but he was someone I could have spoken with about it, Rikona."
[19:23] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "While the others judge me for not asking them, it is... Not easy to allocate any of them. It's just easier to stumble upon them."
[19:23] Rikona Heifang says, "I'm not sure... Igleta and Leona are also in there, if you want to speak with either of them. "
[19:23] Leona Itheis Mariposa Zhuge says, "He's no longer in prison, Salthiel."
[19:23] Salthiel Anauel says, "Okay. Thanks."
[19:24] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge asks, "Has any decision come down, Rikona?"
[19:25] Rikona Heifang says, "You'll find out now, I imagine."
[19:25] Katashi Vu says, "Please come out of the cell."
[19:25] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "Very well."
[19:26] Katashi Vu says, "Follow me."
[19:26] Ban thumbs towards the square.
(Ban Heifang)
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[19:26] Meiyo Simora says, "Salthiel..."
[19:26] Meiyo flicks him.
(Meiyo Simora)
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[19:26] Meiyo Simora says, "Watch carefully."
[19:26] Hayashi Guren whispers something.
[19:26] Salthiel is still annoyed after losing to Un-wol.
(Salthiel Anauel)
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[19:27] Salthiel Anauel says, "Okay. Show me."
[19:27] Miyukiko Guren whispers something.
[19:27] Meiyo gestures for him to stand beside Ban.
(Meiyo Simora)
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[19:27] Hayashi Guren whispers something.
[19:27] Miyukiko Guren whispers something.
[19:28] Miyukiko Guren whispers something.
[19:28] Salthiel Anauel says, "This better be not a waste of time."
[19:28] Meiyo Simora whispers something.
[19:29] Salthiel Anauel asks, "So. Why are we standing here?"
[19:29] Myrrah Sinclair asks, "Rose?"
[19:29] Miyukiko Guren whispers something.
[19:29] Meiyo motions toward Igleta and Leona.
(Meiyo Simora)
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[19:29] Rose Sinclair asks, "Yes?"
[19:29] Salthiel Anauel says, "I thought you were going to sh--"
[19:29] Hayashi Guren whispers something.
[19:30] Amateratsu whispers: (kyrstina on my first alt. <3 you. this is going to be hard to watch.)
[19:31] Rose Sinclair whispers: we love you too
[19:31] Myrrah Sinclair whispers: did chance approve?
[19:31] Rose Sinclair whispers: i guess he do
[19:31] The Qilin stepped out with the prisoners in tow, a weary look on his face. The battle had taken much from him, and now this...

He sighed, then cleared his throat, slamming the butt of his glaive onto the street to gather attention. "People of Huangzhou. A terrible crime has been committed recently, a crime that led to multiple deaths. The medic Krystina, a mother. The man Vasco, who gave his life to save a teen. You'll see those responsible before you now."

He motioned with his glaive to the pair, Igleta and Leona.

"The Qilin Tribunal has investigated the matter and come to a verdict." He turned to face them.

"Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuuge and Leona Itheis Mariposa Zhuuge, the Qilin Tribunal has sentenced you to die for the death of Krystina, the murder of Vasco, the assault of Terra, and wantonly practicing vile Gehennan blood ritual"
(Katashi Vu)
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[19:32] Katashi Vu says, "If you have any last words, speak them now."
[19:32] Myrrah Sinclair whispers: did chance say you can come back?
[19:32] Amateratsu whispers: he didn't reply
[19:35] Myrrah Sinclair whispers: Is Kyrstina inside her ic?
[19:37] Standing in silence, the investigator would just look on to the scene that was beginning to unfold. Hall would put his hands behind his back, face devoid of any emotions whatsoever.
(Hall Eberr)
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[19:37] To hear a decree you already knew to be bound to be voiced felt . . "Off."

Awareness of doom, the certainty of the storm that is ineluctably forthcoming to a deceiving calm. In those moments, the world felt as the sea, and some were granted the privilege of reading its skies.

The investigator gaits further into the square, excusing himself from the retinue about him, and unstraps Vespera from the harness across his back. The miniscule flames that dapped along the instrument's edges only made the entire ceremony more ominous.

His gaze narrows itself into Leona's; within its hueless domain, is guarded a mixture of regret and certainty, as dual as the conjoined contempt that follows. No one escapes the law.

Ban awaits their announcement.
(Ban Heifang)
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[19:37] Terra's eyes widen quite a bit as she hears the verdict.

"Wait wait wait… Execution?" she was more so questioning herself rather then the Qilin that announced the verdict. She placed a hand to her forehead before once again speaking.

"Was there no other punishment...?"
(Terra Yinping)
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[19:37] Myrrah was terrified to speak up. After all, she didn't know any of the people in power. She didn't know if she'd make things worse by speaking. But if she didn't speak now. The window of opportunity would be gone forever.

"WAIT!" the tailless kitsune cried out.

"Krystina isn't truly dead! If you kill now we'll never get a chance to try and undo some of the damages!"

She was shaking, she said it. That's all that mattered.
(Myrrah Sinclair)
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[19:37] Yotanwa … falls on her knees upon hearing the Tribunal's verdict, an endless stream of tears rolling down her cheeks. Her palms come forth, covering her lips. Not again… not again.
(Yotanwa)
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[19:38] Myrrah Sinclair exclaims, "KYRSTINA ISN'T TRUELY DEAD!"
[19:38] Myrrah was really shaking now
(Myrrah Sinclair)
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[19:38] Jannah whispers something.
[19:38] Rikona stood tall, a solemn expression on her countenance. Icy blue hues stared out into the crowd, standing alongside her husband. A bright light flared around her form, denoting her connection to the lifestream.

"May you atone for your sins in the next life."

There was nothing more to be said, mere silence afterwards from the Heifang. She had no stake in their situation, despite being part of the investigation prior. They would be required to pay the price for the heinous acts committed.

Upon mention of undoing damages, however, Rikona perked up. She glanced towards the Sinclair woman, not saying a word. Perhaps it was an attempt at buying time.
(Rikona Heifang)
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[19:39] Terra Yinping says, "<The city of light...>"
[19:39] Duke whispers something.
[19:39] Myrrah Sinclair whispers: Rose... get Kyrina...
[19:40] Myrrah Sinclair says, "Kyrina..."
[19:40] Hoshi stood beside Leona, one hand folded behind his back, fingers curled into his palm. The other rested on the grip of his blade, fingers and thumbs loosely pointed down. He had that same contented smile stretched across his flawless features, gently pulling faded blue lines of mana across his cheeks.

Although, his brow furrowed for a moment. Death, however just, was still a frightful thing. Even if these two did not display such things, he knew they would feel at least a portion of it. No matter how small.

At the sentence spoken out by Qilin Katashi, the divine-crafted man simply tipped his chin to nod, and swept hawkish, half-lidded blues out over to the two who were to die. He awaited their last words as well. Everyone deserved to part from this world with some chosen last say.

The... eruptions from the crowd were a bit distasteful, but he kept that smile of his.
(Hoshi Kouna)
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[19:40] Miyukiko Guren whispers something.
[19:40] Rose Sinclair whispers: Yes, they will be executed
[19:41] Hayashi Guren whispers something.
[19:41] Meiyo Simora whispers something.
[19:41] Meiyo Simora whispers something.
[19:41] Katashi Vu asks, "Do either of you have no last words?"
[19:42] Hayashi Guren whispers something.
[19:42] Terra Yinping asks, "Katashi, was there NO other punishment..?"
[19:42] Hoshi Kouna says, "It has been decided."
[19:42] Katashi Vu says, "For committing and watching murder and death? No."
[19:42] Miyukiko Guren whispers something.
[19:43] Myrrah was shaking violently, fear and adrenaline raced in her system. She had to stop it, there was no other opportunity to bring her friend back. She looked at Kyrstina's daughter. She'd tear down the stars for her.

"Wait please! Hear me out!"
(Myrrah Sinclair)
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[19:43] Britta whispers something.
[19:43] Britta whispers something.
[19:43] Roanna whispers something.
[19:44] Roanna whispers something.
[19:45] Hayashi Guren whispers something.
[19:45] Roanna whispers something.
[19:45] Miyukiko Guren whispers something.
[19:46] Britta nods
(Britta)
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[19:47] Kyrina Song whispers: Huh?
[19:48] Rose Sinclair whispers: Hey Mommy, what are you gonna do?
[19:49] Miyukiko Guren whispers something.
[19:49] Astaria gives Britta a staff!
(Astaria Rosenkreuz)
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[19:49] Miyukiko Guren whispers something.
[19:49] Hayashi Guren whispers something.
[19:49] Miyukiko Guren whispers something.
[19:49] "T-t-there's a-a s-s-small ch-chance Kyrstina is s-still alive I-ins-side of her...

She swallowed her throat, she was panicking but she needed to get the words out. Tears started to form as she went into a hyperactive panic attack.

I-I want to b-bet on th-that ch-chance! P-p-please! W-we c-can tr-try to u-undo th-the r-r-ritual!

Myrrah was seriously on the verge of passing out from panic.
(Myrrah Sinclair)
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[19:51] Duke says, "...Spare murderers because you think there's away to 'revive' the dead? Sounds like a long shot. And Necromancy."
[19:51] Astaria Rosenkreuz says, "Kyrstina committed suicide, actually."
[19:51] Astaria Rosenkreuz says, "Doesn't matter, though, everything was already decided before the facts were known anyway."
[19:51] Myrrah Sinclair says, "N-n-no... sh-she's s-still h-has a-a ch-chance..."
[19:52] Fear, as it was always present, especially before these things. However, it was laughable to look upon the faces of those who claimed to be just. They spared the murderous intent of others, who killed because they wanted to, and yet their own could not even be forgiven from possession. Trust found in one whose pride was so strong that it desired attention, but Eclipsa would not speak on these things. It was the Emperor's Will. He would see them punished for ignorance and betrayal of their own. That's how she understood it at least. In the end, she could only wonder if Dawn were so ready to kill their own for those who wished to die to begin with. Perhaps the light was better fitting surrounded by darkness, for if there is only light then it is blinding.

Eclipsa's gaze turned from the Qilin and focused on Yotanwa. "Tell our children that I love them, and that I will not be there to see their futures. Take them from here, however, this is not where they will learn what is right and what is not." She spoke towards Yotanwa and gave a weak smile. Those steel eyes lingered onto the Qilin and her smile vanished away.

"You punish the living for a blood ritual made by the deceased. You ally with Sin and repay blood with blood. This is no different than the very enemies we face. I hope the Emperor's Guidance will find Huangzhou before it is too late. Without Moriya, I fear that all is already falling apart." She explains before taking the rose from her hair and placing it against her nose to take an inhale from it. Both of her eyes are closed as she returns it to her hair and places both hands before her body.

A nod is made towards the Qilin at this point as she tries to find the memories of better times. Yet, they are so far and most lost within the curse of blood by Cain's children. The handprint on her shoulder finally glows brightly and she is able to see the first moment she held her daughter. Despite the memory being in black and white due to her loss of her colorized vision at the time. "Mercy is what set us apart, and Mercy is what we have lost. I hope all of you learn from this day. It will not bring good times into the future. May the Emperor's Will be done." She concludes.
(Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge)
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[19:53] Keiki arrived at the middle of the town seeing that everyone was in there, and people he has not seen before. He wondered what was the problem so he decided to stay at the back and observe.
(Kaiki Kegunui)
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[19:56] Terra Yinping says, "<Nothing I can do...>"
[19:56] Britta whispers something.
[19:58] Hayashi Guren whispers something.
[19:58] Kaiki Kegunui whispers something.
[19:59] Miyukiko Guren whispers something.
[19:59] Astaria Rosenkreuz whispers something.
[20:00] Hayashi Guren whispers something.
[20:00] Miyukiko Guren whispers something.
[20:01] Hayashi Guren whispers something.
[20:01] Miyukiko Guren whispers something.
[20:01] Miyukiko Guren whispers something.
[20:01] Teriesh quietly leaned against the nearby lamp post, placing his weight firmly behind the base of his left shoulder. With the bits and pieces he had gathered over the preceding weeks, the ongoing gossip that had travelled across the bustling Shengese settlement, he found little surprise in what was going on, in the well-expected execution of the classified psychotic Zhuge family.

"...This is ridiculous. Just end 'em quickly. They've done their part in attemptin' to corrupt the settlement. No need ta' have this take much longer." he grunted, ruffling his lustrously golden mane with a brief shake of the head.

The smith had never had a taste for public executions, but the Zhuge family had fucked up, this was necessary.
(Teriesh Silve)
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[20:02] Terra Yinping says, "Don't speak of corruption as if you actually know the definition."
[20:05] Shango pulls out a canvas and begins to paint the scene before him. The elderly artist brought a lot of red. The paints swirled around on his dish, he had several shades. Some with crushed sinka, some with crushed tomato skins, and some with red clay. All vibrant, beautiful in their own ways.

He props up his wooden tripod and places the canvas onto it. He dips his brush into some charcoal black paint, with a thin paintbrush that was basically a wooden stick with a fine piece of twirled wool on it.

Swish.. Skrrch..

He begins to draw the outlines of those immediately before him trying to capture what he could as a place holder for when he went back over it in detail.

"Ah.. Art." He sighs in relief.
(Shango)
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[20:06] Teriesh Silve says, "I'm thinkin' I know a bit more of the definition o' corruption that you do, my friend."
[20:06] "Is there really nothing I can do?" Myrrah thought to herself, she turned to look at Kyrina again. "I only want her to be happy, there's a small chance I could I undo the ritual, but Igleta has to stay alive in order to do so..." These thoughts raced through her head. She felt sick and dizzy, her knees were practically giving up on her. Her breath shortened, sweat dripped down her face. "I'm so pathetic... I just want Kryina to be happy again... to have a mom again..." Her vision was blurred by the tears in her eyes. She shook as she supported herself on her staff, the slightest touch would knock her out.

"Please... give it a chance... if it doesn't work... you can resume... but if you kill her now... that option will be gone forever... Kryina… I'm going to get your mom back... I'll tear down the stars... just for you..."


(Myrrah Sinclair)
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[20:07] Renshu Anxiang says, "<ohfuck>"
[20:07] Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge says, "This shall be done, Myrrah."
[20:07] Keiki felt like he was about to puke after hearing what Asteria just said. The young boy is about to witness an execution that may change him permanently. He felt disgusted, he didn't expect that his day would get worse after the events from hours ago. His legs began to shake not knowing where his fears are coming.
(Kaiki Kegunui)
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[20:08] Justice found itself in the form of different shapes, and sizes. Whether behind the mist of dark light, or at the center of discord, and confusion. The only truth is the final ending of one's story. A truth that became known to Itheis as she was turned towards all that watched the spectacle. Blood for blood as some cultures screamed out for. Eye for an eye as dictated by the law of the land. Was there fear hidden behind the thin mist at the center of Itheis' eyes? Just as much as any other normal, mortal human could hold inside of their insignificant body.

There was a heavy breathing that escaped her lips. Her legacy was being buried right in front of her eyes. She had no loved one to hold, no children that she could pass her inheritance to. No one to speak to, and no one to offer any final condolences to. It is a brief humiliation that Itheis tried to excuse as her steel eyes looked down to the floor. The mana within her kept forcefully down by the restraints of her anti magic collar. Not even her own precious wings could hug her, could keep her warm in this cold evening.

" You ask for our final words, but you know, and I know . . you'll erase them along with our lives. " A brief pause is made, as her eyes deviate towards those that call out their names. Salthiel, Meiyo, the lot that she had went on adventures with. This is fine with the whole of Huangzhou. This is their necessary judgement. Their call for justice. " Goodbye, Mother . . . I apologize for never making your expectations. For never doing enough to prove worthy of being your daughter. Even now, you are disappointed in me. As have been constant in my life . . you share the same sentiment as many others. " Itheis whispered, and muttered quietly to herself. Her final words would only be shared to herself as there weren't any that would be close enough to want to hear her passing words.

A tiny flame that was going to be snuffed out. Itheis resigned quietly as she closed her eyes with her head tucked in low, strands of her hair falling over her face.
(Leona Itheis Mariposa Zhuge)
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[20:08] Yotanwa stares at her wife, her expression distorted due despair and sadness. The woman she has fought and lived with for several years, will soon be slain right before her eyes, in public.

All her efforts to protect this settlement, fight against vampirism, the creation of an inquisition… wiped and forgotten for a single mistake. She had never thought this would happen, she couldn't do anything to save her…

… she pushes herself from the ground wiping off her tears with the use of her hand. A faint smiles draws upon her features, she didn't want Igleta to see Yotanwa like that, in her last moments. She makes her best to smile even though she feels her heart shattering, breaking..

Knees are shaking.. hands aswell. She speaks with a weak voice..

"I … I promise to take care of them, I will.. I will make my best to raise them so they can havea brigh-- bright future." The Dryad's hand falls onto her lips once more making her best to not cry infront of everyone.

"Rest in peace.. I will.. I will join you soon, my love."


(Yotanwa)
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[20:09] Miyukiko Guren whispers something.
[20:10] Miyukiko Guren whispers something.
[20:10] Hayashi Guren whispers something.
[20:11] Hayashi Guren whispers something.
[20:11] Myrrah Sinclair whispers: (did chance reply?
[20:11] Amateratsu whispers: (no)
[20:11] Miyukiko Guren whispers something.
[20:15] "If those are your final words, then it shall be done." Katashi gripped his glaive with both hands, holding it straight in front of him, blade gleaming with an edge of energy.

"May your souls find peace, and may you live better lives after today." Weary from battle, the proceedings spurred him on. The outcries from the public fell on deaf ears, tuned out as white noise.

There was nothing more to be said. Katashi's blade came up, whirling around in a single sweep, a trail of raw mana following.

Blood splattered, dripped from the blade. Igleta's head fell to the ground from the decapitating strike. As painless an execution as he could create.

"Create a pyre. They're to be cremated, their ashes spread by the animists."
(Katashi Vu)
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[20:16] Terra shakes her head.

"No. Your definition is incorrect if you find pleasure or enjoyment in this action. To stare on with a passive gaze and a want of execution, to see a mother taken away from her child in such a manner that shall damage the child forever. Yes, what they did was incorrect, yes they should be punished, though to lean on the light post and to try and deny them their final words. You obviously are the more corrupt one here." she wasn't going to stop the punishment. Though she wanted everyone to actually sit on such a fact.

"Today is not a win, nor is it a 'cleansing', nor is it righteous for Huangzhou. Today is a loss. Not just a loss of two lives, but the loss in our selves. Any of you who look onward with any other emotion apart from sadness, depression, and disappointment should be ashamed to call yourself apart of the land of light, the land of hope, the land of righteousness. You should bite your tongue the moment you utter a word that is offensive and disrespectful to those in front of you. As nothing about this is pleasing, nothing about this is right, nothing about this should inspire you." the neries crosses her arms and stares at Igleta and Leona.

"I am sorry. I will follow your teachings, I will get stronger, and I'll fulfill my promise of protecting every man woman and child that resides in this city. So long as I am here, your children will never forget you, your memory will never be forgotten, and your children will never be put in danger. This I swear..." Her eyebrows furrowed as her eyes watered. She wanted to cry, she wanted to sob for the loss she was going to experience. Though Hero didn't cry nor did they give up.

So she allowed her features to shift into a loving smile towards the Mariposa. She could let the two know they could trust her and that she would uphold her promise for as long as life was within her body.
(Terra Yinping)
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[20:18] She would instantly turn back with fair.
(Rose Sinclair)
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[20:25] For the whole remainder of the Zhuge's discourses, his eyes were set upon Myrrah with pity. Perhaps it had been an attempt to buy time, or rather, a genuine belief born out of despair.

But there was nothing not grim about the last set of months.

"Do not delude yourself, child. There are some pains."

Slowly, the Heifang's gaze looms across the square, and befalls Leona's countenance. An acquaintance, a friend. One who had placed herself in danger and slain a number of foes beside him and his family.

". . that we must bear."

The blow that was struck against his dignity was taken in silence; the betrayal of a comrade, the practices of vile rites, the death of the innocent; it came from an unheeded place, not ever made regarded in function of a trust, that was according to many, misplaced.

Law demanded fulfillment, no matter what.

The staff that rested between sets of hectic digits was slowly cast downwards, and the flames along the edges of the candles that brimmed it were snuffed out by a mute utterance of Ban's will. Slowly, a bloody blade protrude from the wax-like formations, superficially poking Itheis' throat.

"Your last words will not be erased or forgotten, Leona. We honor the dead. Even those who have transgressed our customs."

"In timeless slumber, find your peace."

The spade-shaped razor extends abruptly, immediately jutting into the Zhuge's neck and crossing into and beyond her nape, slaying the fallen brave. Painless, indolent. One less woe another soul would be demanded to suffer through, before they parted. Her limping body is held by a tender hand. Eyes are shut closed, for a moment of mute prayer.


(Ban Heifang)
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[20:28] For a brief moment, the gargantuan smith merely frowned as Igleta's head dropped to the floor, preluded on mere seconds prior by Terra's longwinded speech. The man's gaze quietly turned, settling atop the pale-skinned Neries, his silvered eyes momentarily taking note of the woman's shaved horns before he sighed.

"You sure do love to talk a lot about a lil', y'know."he responded casually, one clawed hand leisurely raised to scratch gently at the scruff of blonde fur that had gathered on his chin. "Simply put. They did something terrible, worthy of death. An act that, if you know anything about Gehennan culture. Could've really fucked up everything for all of us, in exchange for a little benefit for them. "

Turning his gaze towards Ban, his frown only deepened at the sight of Leona's unfortunate demise, followed by a silent prayer to Kraus above.

"...Nevertheless, I'm not sayin' a public execution was the right thing. But- they couldn't have been allowed ta' roam free, that much is clear."
(Teriesh Silve)
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[20:29] Terra Yinping says, "I know this, though your words earlier was disrespectfu. I was there, I saw everything that happened, I nearly died. I understand the reasoning in full... It is just depressing... I can't save them from this fate."
[20:33] Yugina Sakurai says, "^^^^"
[20:34] Flint Armiger whispers something.
[20:35] Hayashi Guren whispers something.
[20:35] Hayashi Guren whispers something.
[20:39] With all the commotion outside, Kyrina makes her way into the plaza and eases into the crowd. The girl settles beside Myrrah just in time to hear the woman speak.
"There's a chance to... undo it?"she says in thought, green eyes wandering along the path only to widen at what she sees. For a time she waits, anxiously, hoping that some force would stop it. Stop this.

True enough she was conflicted but and soon realizes that no one would move to stop it.

Again, her body just moves. Kyrina flows with the wind, her weapon coming into her hands; it was likely that she was breaking laws, but evidently the girl was no stranger to it. The broadsword digs into the ground and she braces with her arm and shoulder with the brilliant blue of raw energy that seeps from her weapon.

It flows enough to counter the blade when she says, panting,
"What the heck is going on?! Didn't you hear them?"

The teenager explains with exaggerated hand motions before throwing a finger to the crowd.
"My mother could still be alive and if you do this now, you're gonna kill her! Why don't you just--" she chokes, now fighting back tears. "--just let us give it a shot!"
(Kyrina Song)
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[20:41] aims to grab Kyrina by the collar and toss her against the wall. "The Emperor's Will shall be done. Regardless of the feelings of the few. Only the voice of many can challenge the Emperor, and the many are silent. Do not intervene on your own again, Kyrina." Should it be successful, then the aforementioned actions would take place.
(Igleta Eclipsa Mariposa Zhuge)
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[20:46] Rose Sinclair whispers something.
[20:55] Rose Sinclair whispers: i will leave for now, i will probably come back later
[20:56] Myrrah Sinclair whispers: Go home baby girl...
[20:56] Myrrah Sinclair whispers: Mommy will come soon...
[20:56] Rose Sinclair whispers: Thank you mommy.
[20:57] Hoshi suddenly felt the urge to stand in a corner.
(Hoshi Kouna)
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[20:57] Beheaded, the silent, and merciful eclipse blocked out by the infuriating blight of the light. It's soul-crushing judgement being casted over its shadow, blotching it out. Effortless, and swift. Itheis would had always been tied to her sister's will, to her life. On the same day they were born would become the same day they were undone. Peace could only be found in the endless, thunderous cacophony of war, and destruction.

Itheis felt nothing just as her sister has in their final moments. The true torture being that of unfulfillment in her own life. The book closed by the hand of another, and as Ban finished Itheis off with his instrument. Plasmatic matter started to drown out from her body like a puddle of gasoline. It screamed like a weakening crackle of electricity, and flames being put out. The matter drew, and bound Itheis, and Eclipsa together to the same fate. Quite the same intent that some had wanted. Their bodies were being cremated by the pouring out of the woman's mana. A final light of the fluttering butterflies. Eventually, their entire beings would be consumed by the dying matter.
(Leona Itheis Mariposa Zhuge)
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[21:00] Yotanwa says, "...so it's over."
[21:01] Jou arrives at a crowd of people, standing a short bit away...
(Jou Shien)
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[21:02] A closure that was nothing but gruesome to watch. Their executions were swift, devoid of nonsense, carried out by deliverers of the law's demands. As Leona's corpse rested in the hook of one of his arms, it was promptly incinerated by the surging essence that poured from within her organism.

It only takes a moment to compute the incoming harm before he realizes peril- a light scorching runs through his sleeves, having superficially burned the skin of his arms as he jolts away.

There are no more words. Their duty is carried- and the investigator strafes to the side. A solemn, curt nod carries the conclusion of their duties to the Regent, but there is little to nothing to add.

"It is done."
(Ban Heifang)
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[21:03] Zephixo says, ". . ."
[21:03] Shu says, "May the Emperor's Justice balance all accounts."
[21:03] Jou averts her eyes from the scene...
(Jou Shien)
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[21:04] Teriesh Silve says, "...They will find redemption in death."
[21:04] Teriesh Silve says, "For better or worse."
[21:04] Jou begins heading to the beach...
(Jou Shien)
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[21:04] Yotanwa slowly walks away..
(Yotanwa)
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[21:05] A final attempt of magic, enough to force Katashi back in a flash of plasma to prevent being burned.

"He means that their sins will be cleansed in death, and their next life will hopefully be better, regardless of the means taken to get there."

The Qilin sighed, closing his eyes and leaning on his glaive. What a scene.
(Katashi Vu)
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[21:05] Hayashi Guren whispers something.
[21:05] Miyukiko Guren whispers something.
[21:06] Kyrina chokes, caressing her neck. Wincing, she pries herself from the wall only to bear witness to the inevitable. It's as Eclipsa said, the many were silent.

With her head falling from her shoulders, she is forced to witness again the death of her mother, now two at once. Kyrina falls to one knee, fighting her hesitation to act; she should have moved and stuck to her guns, even if no one else would.
"..."
(Kyrina Song)
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[21:07] Katashi Vu whispers something.
[21:07] Hayashi Guren whispers something.
[21:07] Ban Heifang says, "Store it."
[21:07] Hayashi Guren whispers something.
[21:07] Hoshi Kouna says, "Destroy it."
[21:07] Katashi Vu asks, "A sigil of a valmasian god should be stored?"
[21:07] Ban Heifang says, "It'll be up to the Regent."
[21:07] Katashi Vu says, "I-."
[21:07] Katashi blinks.
(Katashi Vu)
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[21:07] Katashi Vu says, "Did not see them right behind you."
[21:08] Salthiel Anauel says, "M' lady, hopefully I can speak to you when you're all rested."
[21:08] Salthiel Anauel says, "I'll be at north in the mean time."
[21:08] Salthiel flies away.
(Salthiel Anauel)
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[21:08] Hoshi knelt beside one of the corpses, and swept up a pristine white hat that had survived the weakened plasmatic end. He blinked, thought it was nice, and held it idly. It was done.
(Hoshi Kouna)
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[21:10] "Take their ashes to the Animist shrine, the priests there will scatter their ashes. As for the ring, let me see it. Justice is done, but our task is not finished yet. We still have the next part to handle, the disalution of a noble house. In this one, I will take the lead, when I should have lead this execution. No matter hoewever."

Shaking her head as she looks at what remained of two people who she watched grow up. She outlived them, just like many she has known. But justice must be done.
(Shu)
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[21:10] Kirtanna Loor asks, "anyone sell me some wood?"
[21:10] Hoshi looked at the camera.
(Hoshi Kouna)
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[21:11] Shu says, "Hmmmmmm."
[21:11] Shu says, "This actually may be part of an answer to something that has been plaguing me for awhile...."
[21:12] Ban Heifang asks, "Would you enlighten us, Regent?"
[21:13] Hoshi directed a nearby non-magi to sweep up the ashes and deliver them where they needed to go.
(Hoshi Kouna)
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[21:13] Myrrah dropped to her knees and hugged Kryina. Tears welled up in her eyes, but she hugged Kryina tightly, stroking her back and hair, doing her best to soothe her.

"Kyrina... I'm so sorry... I really am... I'm pathetic aren't I?

She chuckles a little at her own comment. She had failed as a guardian, Kyrina was in pain because of her. She hated herself for giving Kyrina false hope. The one opportunity was gone now.

"I made a promise to Kyrstina... I'll protect you for as long as I breathe... I'll make sure no harm will ever come to you... I'm sorry..."

Tears fell to the ground. She didn't care if people watched her as if she was a mad woman. All she cared about was Kyrina's happiness.
(Myrrah Sinclair)
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[21:13] Scratching at her chin, at an imaginary beard she must have had in another life. Before she shakes her head, gesturing to an attendant to bring a case for it.

"It has been an ideal thought for years now, about a problem that is readily apparent to me. But this is not the place to discuss it. I will speak of it at a later time. For now we have more duties to attend to."
(Shu)
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[21:15] Ban Heifang says, "Understood."
[21:15] Katashi Vu asks, "How do we participate in that?"
[21:15] Hoshi Kouna says, "I am also.. unsure."
[21:15] Shu asks, "In the final portion of this?"
[21:16] Shu says, "You can achompany me, while we go to the former house of Zhuge."
[21:16] Katashi Vu asks, "Yes, how does one go about the dissolution of an entire noble house?"
[21:16] Hoshi Kouna says, "Very well."
[21:16] Shu says, "Mainly we just go in and tell them to get out."
[21:16] Shu smiles at her off brand humor
(Shu)
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[21:16] Hoshi was always smiling, so it was difficult to tell if he even thought it was funny.
(Hoshi Kouna)
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[21:19] Shu says, "We may go ahead and discuss it then."
[21:19] Shu says, "Since it looks like we will need to delay this"
[21:19] Shu says, "Come then."
[21:20] Shu says, "The Qilins are invited of course, as this will involve you all to a degree."
[21:20] Zeriel Heifang says, "Bai."
[21:20] Bai Long asks, "Zer?"
[21:20] Zeriel Heifang whispers something.
[21:20] Bai Long whispers something.
[21:21] "... it's not your fault," she says with a frown.

This was yet another wound to her heart that Kyrina herself could have prevented if she fought; if she were resolute in her decision. Today the teenager allowed the eyes of others to quiet her spirit.

Although she wants to cry into Myrrah, no tears leave her eyes. Instead, she buries her face into the woman.
"I know..."
(Kyrina Song)
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[21:21] Bai Long whispers something.
[21:21] Kyrina Song whispers something.
[21:22] Kirtanna Loor asks, "where did the crowd go?"
[21:22] Myrrah Sinclair says, "Let's go"
[21:26]
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[21:32] Rose Sinclair says, "Hello Kyrina"
[21:34] Kyrina Song says, "H-hey."
[21:36] Rose Sinclair asks, "Are you alright?"
[21:37] Kyrina Song says, "... I don't know."
[21:41] Rose Sinclair asks, "Do you want to talk about it?"
[21:51] Kyrina Song says, "Yeah, it's just..."
[21:51] Kyrina eases her way into a seat, hanging her head low.
(Kyrina Song)
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[21:51] Kyrina Song says, "I don't get why we're in a place like this. It sucks."
[21:51] A yellow and black butterfly floats across the room, finding a red Zinnia flower on a vine in the wall to rest on.
(Amateratsu)
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[21:52] Rose Sinclair says, "Don't be like this.. You see..."
[21:53] Rose Sinclair asks, "Would you folow me?"
[21:56] Kyrina Song asks, "Where are we headed, Rose?"
[21:57] Rose Sinclair says, "You'll see"
[22:16] The breeze was soft, the temperature was tepid as the sun was waking up on the horizon… The shade of pink, yellow, orange, red and blue in the sky with the sun shining and reflecting on the clear water like a mirroir…

The view of the ocean was inspiring… ;

" You see… "

She said with her glowing eyes and her red cheeks, watching the view with such a dreamy look on her face… ;

" I always thought the ocean was inspiring… It reminds me of life… You know why? "

She asks as she glance at her with a warm smile to look back at the view… ;

" Imagine yourself riding a boat… Or you let it flows or you drive your boat… Sometimes there's tempest… Sometimes so big, that you don't know if you will comeback alive… But you know, tell yourself that the most beautiful sunset is waiting for you after the tempest… You will comeback great again with a smile full of proudness with your fist at your chest… "

She would look at her in the eyes again… ;

" You see… What i mean is… Wait… The future is probably keeping you the best gift… "
(Rose Sinclair)
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[22:31] Amateratsu exclaims, "sure!"
[22:31] Amateratsu says, "myrrah would like it i'm sure"
[22:32] Kyrina follows her sister Rose to the beach where they settle quietly along the shore in the corner, near the cliffs. As the sun rises, she can see it--what her sister has brought her here to witness. The horizon, where the sun and the ocean seem to meet is filled with vibrant shades of colors from pinks and purples to yellows, oranges, reds and naturally, blue.

Its reflection in the ocean is simply magnificent and the sight of it all has her looking on in reverence. There was beauty in it and this was something she and her mother often saw on their long rides at sea.

The girl listens to Rose and she has some insightful and inspiring things to say; her analogy alone tugs at Kyrina's heart strings so that her eyes fill with water and tears come rolling down red cheeks--tears that she couldn't shed in the moment.

Kyrstina vanished before her eyes and with a sliver of hope that her mother might return to her, Kyrina again is forced to witness the death of her mother again. This time, instead of one, it was two of her mothers at once and the girl hadn't the courage to fight as her instincts willed her to.

The teenager sobs, clutching her chest.
"... maybe you're right," she says, sniffing. "I just--I..."

She can't bear the thought of losing anyone again. No more.
"... I can't let this happen again. I don't know why no one did anything... why I was the only one... but because of that, it should have been me..."

Kyrina looks into the palm of her hand.
"My mom... I miss her so much already," she tells Rose. "I wasn't able to tell her that I love her one last time... I just knew that ritual wasn't going to go well... and then when we had a chance to maybe bring her back again I let her and Eclipsa down. I should have just done what I knew was right instead of watch them die!"
(Kyrina Song)
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[22:42] Rose would instantly give a hug to her sister… ;

" You see... Tell you that now, she on a better world… You know the heaven? Nothing can happen to her now. She's safe… She's watching you grow… I know she's proud of you… You are precious as your mother was and you shouldn't get down… You should get up and make a change on this world, to make your mother proud."
(Rose Sinclair)
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[22:47] Kyrina squeezes Rose in her arms and wipes away her tears when they part.
"... you're right," she says. "... and I'm definitely going to make sure it never happens again. I just--I don't even know if I can stay here... not with these people."
(Kyrina Song)
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[22:48] Rose Sinclair says, "You know what? Go ahead and make your dreams come true."
[22:49] Rose Sinclair says, "Now i will go home, i will give you the time to think about it."
[22:51] She looks at her sister again before walking away.
(Rose Sinclair)
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[22:51] Kyrina Song says, "I'll see you later, Rose."
[23:00] A monarch butterfly descends from the trees at the top of the cliff. In a slow circle it makes its way to Kyrina, crossing her vison before softly attempting to land in her hair.
(Amateratsu)
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[23:05] Green eyes look on idly, staring into the depths of the ocean as leaves roll by, swept into the air by a passing breeze. Kyrina catches the butterfly from the corner of her eyes as it descends from a tree on the cliff.

She follows it with her eyes, a smile stealing her countenance when it settles into her hair. Kyrina steals a long drag of air, her eyes lulling to a close as she recalls the good times that have passed.
"Yeah," the girl says. "... it's not going to happen again, ma."
(Kyrina Song)
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[23:47] The butterfly rests lazily in Kyrina's hair, moving its wings every few moments to stay warm in the cool ocean breeze. It had a calming aura. Almost like it knew Kyrina needed a hug, and was doing its best to give her one.
(Amateratsu)
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[23:50] Kyrina feels a familiar presence. A calming presense. Her eyes lull to a close as she raises her head to the sun, moving a hand to gently touch the butterfly that settles in her hair.
(Kyrina Song)
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[23:52] The butterfly doesn't move and lets her touch it. After a stroke, it climbs onto her finger.
(Amateratsu)
[00:15] Green eyes settle on the butterfly when she brings it before her to look at. Kyrina sighs, briefly averting her gaze before smiling. There were so many feelings gnawing on her but one persists among them all.
"I miss you, ma. I love you... and I'll keep you with me in my heart and soul..., forever."

She chuckles, wiping a tear that rolls from her cheek with the thumb of her free hand. "Thank you for everything."
(Kyrina Song)
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[00:18] The butterfly faces her and beats its wings slowly three times. It was as if it were indicating three beautiful syllables. Three that meant everything.

I love you.

A gust of wind lifted the creature off of Kyrina's finger and it beat its wings to circle above her, gliding back down and finding a new place to nest in her hair.
(Amateratsu)
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[00:20] * You have been awarded 20 Roleplay Points! *
[00:22] Kyrina eases to a stand and makes her way home with the butterfly resting in her hair.
(Kyrina Song)