Kott's Brief Return [8/9] Rock Child Dev

Screenshot: https://i.gyazo.com/bbccddc3dec3a2b6a2a96d778cf79ddc.png

[23:10] And right to the middle of the square she goes. The Drakan stands up straight, removing the sword to its baldric on her back, and rolls up the sleeve of one arm.

She holds her claw high, and now the little ghostly tongues of flame dance along the opalescent scales. The other disappears into the depths of her coat, reaching for something as she mutters a soft, inaudible prayer.

Her talons flex, twitch, and suddenly she shoves her hand into open air. All of the Elder's arm sinks into a pale blue portal that appears from seemingly nowhere.

Ohtli strains under the effort and begins to pull something through from the great beyond...

A soul. One of Gehenna's fallen warriors, brought back to make peace.
(Ohtli Tezcacoatl)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[23:11] Kött Mori exclaims, ".. No! Please don't eat me, I'm sorry!"
[23:11] Kött Mori asks, ".. O-Oh?"
[23:11] Garrick says, "..."
[23:11] Declan Caelum says, "K-"
[23:11] Kött Mori exclaims, ".. Well look at that!"
[23:11] Declan Caelum exclaims, "KOTT?!"
[23:11] Alura Kana asks, "... Kott?"
[23:12] Kött Mori asks, "Huh? Who are you, 'blondie'?"
[23:12] Declan Caelum says, ". . ."
[23:13] Would prepare himself, utilizing the earth to strength his feet and making him leveitate ever so slightly as he rushed over. A summer sault, moon sault, and with some sarradian pride a backwards summersault until he launched himself as a missle into the raw-mana enfused spirit, giving a giant fucking dropkick

"I'M DECLAN BITCH!"
(Declan Caelum)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[23:14] Ohtli knocks Declan out of the way with a sweep of her hand. A telekinetic force sends him sprawling into the sunset.
(Ohtli Tezcacoatl)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[23:14] Alura Kana says, "*found herself chuckling at the words softly."
[23:14] Declan was sweeped into the sunset, never to be seen again until next sunday.
(Declan Caelum)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[23:14] When Keitaro is made a witness to Kott returning to reality, he doesn't seem all too thrilled. Considering the fact that the peace was already made... he imagines that this could potentially shake it up instead, so much that things could spiral out of control instead. But..

"Hm.."

He wasn't sure how to approach this issue. Rather than make a fuss over it, or point out the elephant in the room, he decided to calmly spoke out.

"I sincerely hope that you plan to keep him around Gehennan lands and not send him anywhere.."

"I don't want to re-do the whole negotiations for another few years or so."

A brief sigh. Though.. he's sure that this is a moment for some people here, and he falls silent to not ruin it.
(Keitaro)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[23:14] {NARRATION} Of course Kott coming back is accompanied by a thunder storm.
[23:14] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Ah, little one..."
[23:14] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "I've been at this for a while."
[23:14] Aghinstine, Karma asks, "Tf is tat?"
[23:14] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Fear not."
[23:14] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "He is only here for a short time. To make his peace."
[23:14] Keitaro says, "I see."
[23:14] Declan Caelum says, "Five years."
[23:15] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "No. Not five."
[23:15] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "An hour, perhaps."
[23:15] Declan Caelum says, "..."
[23:15] Declan Caelum says, "-"
[23:15] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "His peace will not require so long."
[23:15] Declan Caelum asks, "Just an hour?"
[23:15] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "It is what She asked that I do."
[23:15] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "So I have complied."
[23:15] Declan Caelum asks, "..she?"
[23:15] Keitaro asks, "She?"
[23:15] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Quetzalcoatl, of course."
[23:15] Keitaro says, "Oh, that."
[23:15] Declan Caelum says, "...oh that."
[23:15] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Yes. 'That'."
[23:15] There was an uncomfortable feeling at being ripped through eternity by a Dragon's Claw!

The Mori was back.

It felt interesting, the first few emotions he had coming back into this reality was that of extreme confusion, and extreme fear. To see the quick glimpses of Gehenna pouring back into his vision, and the aged faces of his friends, it brought him bliss along with that fear.

The Mori throws his arms out, and embraces the kick.

"NOW THAT'S THAT GEHENNAN WELCOME I MISSED!"
(Kött Mori)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[23:16] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "...But you do make it sound so insulting."
[23:16] An arm sinking into portal of azure hue, and he couldn't help but find those eyebrows knitted together, a brief glance spared over in Keitaro's direction, before shifting towards the Drakantie yet once again. Quiet, for now, even as his hand softly plops down onto Requiem's hilt, brushing past.

Eventually... it's a soul. It's brought back to life, and he couldn't help but blink once, close his eyes, and then blink yet once again. A figure he wasn't particularly familiar with-- or, rather, someone he had seen a couple times before, but didn't quite remember.

Others appeared overjoyed, however, and so he'd hang back and let them have their moment. Something about what the Shenlong beside him said stood out-- and when his own lips part; words are hushed, whispered.
(Elyon Hirai)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[23:16] Watching as the old bird does as she often does with an apparent ritual, the man would squint some as the spirits swirled and let fly a spirit of old.

It was unexpected to say the least, but more than that, it was actually quite a nice change to see the best of the Mori's back within the square. Ethereal or not a smile would stretch on his face as the Tecotchitlan square gave way to Kott's return.

"Ah..?

Spirits, what a pleasant surprise. Welcome back, Kott. I can't say that there's a single soul here that didn't miss your presence dearly."

With that, he'd give a warm wave over his way and then look over some to see what Ohtli was saying really regarding it all.
(Kabu)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[23:16] Garrick would cross his emerald scaled arms over his cotton coat and mail with a quirk of his head, watching the elder drakan appear to pull from the depths of the beyond a corporeal spirit. One, on that matter, that everyone seemed overjoyed to see. Yes, the fire drakan could sense an innate whimsy in the apparition, and he understood with certainty that this was an impressive occurence.

Clapping along with the fanfare, he'd glance sideways in curiosity at the mysterious drake, tilting his head sideways with a degree of confusion and arguable awe as his molten eyes gazed steadily at the display. He'd leave the people to their joy and fanfare, this was quite curious.
(Garrick)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[23:16] Elyon Hirai whispers something.
[23:17] That form-- It couldn't be. The smoldering, aged, mana-imbued Chieftain visibly begins shaking where he stands as Kott emerged from a portal. The Spiritmancer had done it.

They'd brought back someone with an actual fucking heart on this land.

Shooting forth he'd leap up off the fence before him, curling forth into a somersault in the air. Tototl aimed to jut his legs on out like a sudden flick of the switch, aimed directly at the Spirits chest.

"KOTT YOU BASTARD WHAT THE FUCK!"

Those were just streams of mana running down his cheeks, he swears.
(Tototl)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[23:18] Kött Mori says, "YEAAAH BOYS, YOU ALREADY KNOW IM BACK."
[23:18] Reggie whispers something.
[23:18] Vetani knows this man, but only through what she'd seen in Declan's eyes. One or two tears start leaking out, like a second-hand emotion.
(Vetani)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[23:18] Kött Mori says, "But not for long, I can already feel myself burning away--"
[23:18] Keitaro whispers something.
[23:18] Kött Mori exclaims, "I have SO much to tell you guys, holy moly!"
[23:18] Keitaro whispers something.
[23:18] Keitaro whispers something.
[23:18] Kött Mori says, "FIRST THINGS FIRST--"
[23:18] Keitaro whispers something.
[23:18] Kött Mori exclaims, "I got married!"
[23:18] Declan Caelum says, "--"
[23:18] Kött Mori exclaims, ".. Then divorced!"
[23:18] Keitaro whispers something.
[23:18] Declan Caelum says, "--------"
[23:18] Tototl says, "... WHAT."
[23:18] Kött Mori says, ".. Yeah, let me tell you about that one--"
[23:18] Kött Mori says, ".. Wait, who owns the-"
[23:18] Elyon Hirai whispers something.
[23:18] Alura Kana asks, "Huh?"
[23:18] Reggie takes a drink of his vodka, walking off.
(Reggie)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[23:18] Kött Mori says, "WHO OWNS THE TAVERN NOW?~"
[23:19] The Chieftain tilted his head to the side, as he watched Ohtli begin to work her spiritmancy mumbo-jumbo. Honestly he wasn't sure what she was doing, but boy was it neat.

Then suddenly, a strange blue portal opened up in front of the old bird, and what came next was... Unexpected.

Out from the portal came one of his oldest friends, taken far before his time.

"I..U-"

There were no words that he could say to explain how overjoyed he was. His friend was back! Well, for about an hour, but still Kott was here!"

Without missing a beat the chieftain glanced Over at Tototl offering the man a nod, before leaping over the fence, and approaching Kott from the right, Saba would give the man a traditional Ezmaran welcome, as he drop kicked the Mori alongside his mentor.

Before immediately grabbing Kott, and bringing him in for a giant hug, as Ezmara's chieftain openly sobbed in the Gehennan square.

"I missed you, I MISSED YOU SO FUCKING MUCH DUDE!"
(Saba Sugar)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[23:19] Kött Mori exclaims, ".. I hope everything is still in good condition oh man ..!"
[23:19] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Spirits, I was not expecting you to return so...loudly."
[23:19] Vetani says, "The tavern's very sticky, and grody... so it's all great condition."
[23:19] Kött Mori exclaims, "Oh, it's part of the group, Ohtil!"
[23:20] The Elder chortles, turning to watch the reunion. It is these sorts of meetings that make her do what she does. All part of her duty, and this is its reward.

The blue portal crackles and a long, winged serpent emerges through it before the way between worlds shuts. It curls languidly around her shoulders, like a mink stole. But scales. And feathers. And teeth. Also a ghost.
(Ohtli Tezcacoatl)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[23:20] The Mori would return the sympathy and give Saba the STRONGEST bro hug he had ever had in his life.

.. Or next life. You get the point!

His ghost-y body would be pulled in tightly, leaving a slight dusting of the ethereal, remnants of a Star over Saba's chest. Kött lifts Saba's head up, as he looks him in his glowing mana eyes.

"Don't cry! No tears now, it'll remind me of the first time I died!"(Kött Mori)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[23:22] Arlei Zanders whispers something.
[23:22] Helios would quietly watch the exchange that is happening, taking a sip of the beer he had bought from the tavern earlier to tide his weariness over, having worked hard in the mines not but a few hours ago. Seeing as how the conversation seems personal, he decides to remain silent and watch the magic unfold in front of him.
(Helios Nomara)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[23:22] "Damn..."

It's still hushed as it escapes, and the Hirai couldn't help but tilt his head over to the side, weight shifting from one foot to the other as he watches-- his Chieftain openly crying, and, well, overjoyed.

He still didn't know much about the Mori-- except whatever Keitaro just mentioned. Past affiliation towards Briar, and the events surroundings his passing, but...

"Kinda' good to see them all so happy, huh..."

Another, slower pause, before he blinks once again.

"Lovely."
(Elyon Hirai)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[23:23] It's an odd reunion to observe, but as someone who's been practicing for greater degree of Spiritmancy, this was nothing unusual to him. If anything, he very well knows that one day he will be making similar summons just like this.. until then, it remains something for him to observe and marvel at.

And Ohtli's clarification certainly relieved him from thinking the wrong thing.

Instead, Keitaro opts out to be silent for a moment when pleasantries are exchanged. It's not exactly his re-union, and this moment belongs to others in the crowd here.

"Yep. It's quite something to see."
(Keitaro)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[23:23] Declan Caelum says, "Kott, you missed so much shit..."
[23:24] Kött Mori exclaims, "Oh man-oh man!"
[23:24] Kött Mori says, ".. LET ME TELL YOU ALL"
[23:24] Kött Mori says, "ABOUT THIS NETHRADIN I FOUND."
[23:25] Tototl whispers something.
[23:25] Bubbles Sugar says, "Huh..."
[23:25] Kött clapped his hands!
(Kött Mori)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[23:25] Kött Mori exclaims, "Good to see you too, Tototl!"
[23:25] Declan Caelum says, "My son."
[23:25] Declan Caelum says, "Meet the greatest Mori to ever live."
[23:25] Kött Mori says, ".. Y-"
[23:25] Abriam Caelum says, "--"
[23:25] Declan Caelum says, "Kött Mori."
[23:25] Kött Mori says, ".. O-Oh my! So-.."
[23:25] Abriam Caelum asks, "Is this guy dead?"
[23:25] Kött Mori says, ".. So those rumors with Iral .."
[23:25] Abriam Caelum asks, "Or just lacking a diet?"
[23:25] Kött Mori says, "You really did pip-"
[23:26] Kött Mori says, ".. I mean"
[23:26] Kött Mori exclaims, "Had a child.. !"
[23:26] "W-What? Me crying? No... Never that..." He'd mumble to himself as his glowing eyes met Kott's. He'd hold his embrace with the spirit Mori for a bit, before eventually, and reluctantly releasing it.

"I missed you man, a lot..." Though he'd tilt his head to the side at the mention of a Nethradin. "Oh? Uhh, do tell!"

He'd then turn to face his daughter, offering the woman a wave, before wiping some tears from his eyes.

He was just so happy right now.
(Saba Sugar)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[23:26] Kött Mori exclaims, "Oh! Another!"
[23:26] Declan Caelum says, "This is the art of spiritmancy."
[23:26] Arlei strolls into the square with Bubbles in tow, having come from a game of King. Her rucksack was on her back, her hat temporarily on Bubbles' head before she snatched it back and wore it. She strolled in, chatting with the Drakan, before turning her head towards the figures in the square.

And her smoke fell out of her mouth.

"K--Kött. . ?" she stammered, dropping her bag. Was this. . real? Did she just get smacked by an illusion magi on the way over here?

No. She could feel something. Something familiar. She dropped her bag onto the ground.

"Kött, you motherfucker!" she shouted, practically THROWING herself at the spiritual Mori!
(Arlei Zanders)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[23:26] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "That's so."
[23:26] Ohtli Tezcacoatl exclaims, "Spirits, Arlei. Language!"
[23:26] Abriam Caelum says, "Ohhh. One of the spirits granny talks so much about."
[23:26] Declan Caelum says, "Whoa now."
[23:26] Tototl says, "... This is so nice."
[23:26] Arlei Zanders exclaims, "Oh, hey, tiny Declan. Been a few years since I've seen you. Cover your ears!"
[23:26] Abriam Caelum says, "Nope."
[23:26] Declan Caelum says, "I take a finger every time you swear."
[23:26] Alura Kana says, "There's been quite a lot of that language Ohtli Lately, seems normal fer Kott."
[23:26] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Still...you know I have my preferences, miss Alura."
[23:26] For some reason, people like trying to hold the ghost!
It's very entertaining!

The Mori throws his arms around Arlei, holding her in tightly, as he gestured to the rest of the Square ..

"Ha-ha, Okay! Yes, anyone else? Ha-ha!"

It was lovely to be back. He had to owe 'Bird-Friend' one for this eventually ..

How he missed all the people he loved . . .
(Kött Mori)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[23:27] Alura Kana says, "I do as well, ya very well won't hear me sayin them Miss Ohtli"
[23:27] Arlei held Kott tight, pulling him in as close as possible. Spirits, she was remembering when she heard he'd died. .
(Arlei Zanders)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[23:27] Garrick would pace carefully around the crowd as the fanfare erupted, whooping and cheering as he approached the unfamiliar elder with a glint of curiosity in his molten eyes. She'd very well just brought back a whole damned ghost. Not everyone just sorta flexed that kind of thing.

The fire drakan would approach with respect, glancing curiosly at Ohtli as he hummed inquisitively to himself.
(Garrick)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[23:27] Abriam Caelum whispers: How did he die?
[23:27] Arlei Zanders whispers something.
[23:27] Arlei Zanders whispers something.
[23:27] Kött Mori says, "Fun-fact, I've actually died TWICE."
[23:27] Arlei Zanders whispers something.
[23:27] Tototl says, "Bah... Excuse the curses this time about-- Come on, it's Kott."
[23:27] Declan Caelum whispers: Better question is, how did he live?
[23:27] Kött Mori asks, ".. Er, .. three times?"
[23:28] Kött Mori exclaims, ".. A volcano?!"
[23:28] Arlei Zanders exclaims, "Dude. . we named a VOLCANO after you!"
[23:28] Tototl asks, "-- What?"
[23:28] Abriam Caelum whispers: He's not.
[23:28] Saba Sugar asks, "...Really?"
[23:28] Kött Mori exclaims, ".. Well color me surprised!"
[23:28] Saba Sugar says, "That's impressive."
[23:28] Arlei Zanders says, "Saint Kotts Peak."
[23:28] Kabu says, "Wow."
[23:28] Saba Sugar says, "Huh."
[23:28] Declan Caelum whispers: He may be dead now, but he lived a great life, short, but great.
[23:28] Kött Mori exclaims, "Saint Kott's peak ... Not bad! I like the ring of it!"
[23:28] Alura Kana asks, "Saint?"
[23:28] Kabu says, "Impressive."
[23:28] Arlei Zanders says, "The volcano wit' Aurum on it."
[23:28] Alura Kana says, "That's a new one"
[23:28] Kött Mori asks, "... ??"
[23:28] Kött tilted his head.
(Kött Mori)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[23:28] Kött Mori asks, ".. What's an 'Aurum'?"
[23:28] Abriam Caelum whispers: What ended it?
[23:28] Arlei Zanders says, "Dusk burnt. A tonne of us moved over to where Obsidia was."
[23:28] Tototl says, "-- Obsidia's territory."
[23:28] Declan Caelum whispers: A person full of greed.
[23:28] Elyon Hirai says, "Dusk's razed. Remnants took shelter what used to Obsidia."
[23:29] Elyon Hirai says, "Called it Aurum. To sum it up."
[23:29] Arlei Zanders says, "Started up a new lil' settlement, basically Crafthold Two."
[23:29] Kött Mori says, ".. W-Wait, you guys mean to tell me-"
[23:29] Elyon Hirai says, "Dusk-- Dusk was the new name for Dawn."
[23:29] Kött Mori asks, "You /actually/ managed to break Dawn?"
[23:29] In spite of all the coarse language, it warms her heart to see so many rejoicing in even the temporary return of the Mori warrior.

Maybe it is something Gehenna sorely needs in the wake of yet another war. More strife and bloodshed is relieved by the return of a wayward soul to be given peace.

She watches like a winged shepherd, making certain nothing goes aware. From her arm she plucks one of her opalescent, shimmering scales. It sits in her palm and seems to twinkle in the presence of all the mirth and laughter and, yes, even swearing.

Today is a good day.
(Ohtli Tezcacoatl)