Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 18, 2010 10:18:36 PM)
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Lina Devereaux (Nov 18, 2010 10:18:44 PM)
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Rubina (Nov 18, 2010 10:19:45 PM)
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Lina Devereaux (Nov 18, 2010 10:20:49 PM)
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Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 18, 2010 10:21:05 PM)
( We'll say he has Invoked her, calling her to the swamp? )

Rubina (Nov 18, 2010 10:21:26 PM)
(K)

Riko Nakamura (Nov 18, 2010 10:21:35 PM)
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Rubina (Nov 18, 2010 10:22:12 PM)
*Ru arrived a the swamp, in a red flowing skirt and sleeveless shirt, her feet bare, asnwering the call*

Riko Nakamura (Nov 18, 2010 10:23:53 PM)
*Human in form save for rambow wings Riko lounged in one of the higher branches of the trees. In one hand a delicate multi colored bird was carefully cupped her fingertips traling over its soft feathers*

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 18, 2010 10:24:41 PM)
Shin awaited her arrival patiently, coiled about the massive oak in the center of the lake. He could sense her drawing nearer with each passing moment however and his coils had begun to writhe across the surface of the old tree. By the time she had actually crossed through the swamps to the clearing itself, he had moved from the oak, across the lake, to await her on the bank itself. While his expression remained formless and stoic, his eyes held an intensity far greater than normal, something that said a great deal where he was concerned. "My child, thank you for coming so quickly."

Rubina (Nov 18, 2010 10:25:22 PM)
Anytime, *she smiled* NOt often you call but when you do, I come

Riko Nakamura (Nov 18, 2010 10:27:00 PM)
*opening her hands the bird took flight, leaping out of her palms as her eyes lifted up to Rubina then flickered to shin*

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 18, 2010 10:28:01 PM)
His massive body propeled him forward until it's length arched out around her, circling her within a protective wall of scales, bathing her in his unnatural warmth. "Your loyalty is a thing I hold in very high regards, child. It is why I have called for you this night. I have somethign great to ask of you....something that will require a great sacrifice...but a task that offers rewards beyond what your current life might ever provide."

Rubina (Nov 18, 2010 10:29:46 PM)
What might that be? *She stood still as he wrapped around her, stoic as usual. *

Riko Nakamura (Nov 18, 2010 10:31:35 PM)
*all the birds in the trees where as quiet as Riko as she watched with her wide brown eyes. her hands coming to settle on eather side of her on the branch*

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 18, 2010 10:33:47 PM)
"I want to make you like me", he said abruptly. "Like Riko." He leaned down, moving a bit closer to her, his large golden eyes locking with her own. "There are more of my people still trapped on the outside.....and their existance is key to returning this world to it's natural state. I want to give you a chance to atone for past sins, a chance to know what it means to have shaped creation itself. It is not something I will force upon you, child, but I would prefer you over any other."

Rubina (Nov 18, 2010 10:36:22 PM)
*depthless black eyes regarded him solidly* If that is what you wish of me, you kjnwo you have it.

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 18, 2010 10:37:46 PM)
He reached out to her, his massive hand cusping her cheek within his palm. A small smile touched his eyes, breaking a measure of the intensity within them. He bowed his head in a small gesture of respect to her, his horns flashing in the moonlight above her. "Then it will be so, this very night......"

Rubina (Nov 18, 2010 10:38:29 PM)
I gave you my life that night, Zaebos. I knew it would be needed at some point.

Lina Devereaux (Nov 18, 2010 10:39:44 PM)
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Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 18, 2010 10:39:54 PM)
"Then I shall take what you have offered, and return to you something far greater...", he offered in response. Leaning down his soft lips brushed lightly across her brow before he pulled away.

Lina Devereaux (Nov 18, 2010 10:40:27 PM)
*rattles up the road in the old pickup..it's obvious where Lina's faith must hve gone before she met Shin. Nothing else could keep this heap solvent*

Riko Nakamura (Nov 18, 2010 10:40:28 PM)
*Riko shifted a little on the branch she was perched on, human save for her wings which billowed out faintly for balance, but she was careful to watch and stay back, giving them their space as they spoke. *

Lina Devereaux (Nov 18, 2010 10:43:55 PM)
((cleared for arrival?))

Rubina (Nov 18, 2010 10:44:02 PM)
*She nodded slowly* As you wish.

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 18, 2010 10:44:08 PM)
( Yep, they're just waiting on you at this point. ^_^ )

Lina Devereaux (Nov 18, 2010 10:44:12 PM)
*Wearing unrepentant black from head to foot, she's got a pair of slacks normally reserved for the office combined somewhat awkwardly with a cami and suit jacket, and bare feet. Her hair is pulled up out of her face and pinned into a knot. She's even covered her usual necklaces with a plain silk scarf, (as for nothing short of life or death would she remove them.) The color is too severe for her warmth, making her look a bit pale. Grabbing a broom from the truck bed.. She's taking care to move about quietly, and she sweeps the fallen leaves away from a large section of the dry ground at the water's edge.*

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 18, 2010 10:46:10 PM)
Zaebos moved off to the side, his body folding beneath him in great coils of muscle and scale. There he settled, for this was something for Lina to do, he would be unable to help until the summoning was complete. When she came into view he bowed his head to her, offering her the private smile that sparkled within his golden eyes, even if he seemed unable to reflect it on his lips.

Rubina (Nov 18, 2010 10:46:51 PM)
evening baby *Ru's rich voice was soft as she spoke to Lina*

Lina Devereaux (Nov 18, 2010 10:47:17 PM)
*She smiles warmly to them both and inclines her head to Shin..but does not break her silence. Having had a day to prepare made a lot of difference. Marking out her circle carefully and digging a narrow trench along the line she fills it with fireplace and grill ash as her very first step..she's careful to keep the newly falling leaves and mud away from her neat demarcation. The center of the circle soon bears a plain black satin pillow with a few scattered belladonna leaves and a tower candle nearby that looks like grey and black marble, burning steadily from three wicks.*

Lina Devereaux (Nov 18, 2010 10:48:45 PM)
*All around the circle in a much wider arc she lays out pages and whole notebooks, spread out and pinned in bunches to the earth with silver flatware knives from the local thrift store's collection of mismatched pieces. There are three spiralbound carbon copy notebooks from the County coroner's office detailing autopsies and CoDs (That were long since translated to digital files and outmoded), newspaper obituaries and a few dozen printed death certificates. Every manner of death, whether from toxin, bloodletting, crushing, organ rupture, disease, decay, clots, drowning and electrocution.. Every way to reach it, accident, age, murder, collateral damage and suicide. Everything the little witch knows of ways to reach death, is represented in some variety on those simple sheets of paper.*

Riko Nakamura (Nov 18, 2010 10:48:59 PM)
*Riko smiled back but also respected the quiet, saying nothing she watched as Lina made her prepreations. Her wings sreatched and she shifted on her perch, her eyes flickering then to Zaebos. *

Lina Devereaux (Nov 18, 2010 10:49:41 PM)
*A length of sparkler fuse is laid over them in a loose ring, tied to one of the silver knives on the side furthest from the water..where Lina will likely be working. It's sprinkled liberally with those little firecracker "worm" pellets that blacken and grow while releasing maddening amounts of grey smoke, each resting on the pages and books to burn..some contacting the fuse itself lightly.*

Rubina (Nov 18, 2010 10:51:07 PM)
*She watched all this, then looked once more to Shin, mouthing silently* Who?

Lina Devereaux (Nov 18, 2010 10:52:01 PM)
*and the little witch moves out of her area to Rubi, giving the other woman an impromptu hug and holding tight for a moment, before stepping back to kiss Rubi's cheeks. Then Lina offers both her hands to lead the amazon over toward the circle, waiting for Zaebos to answer if he chooses. Lina herself is the only one apparently restricted by the ritual's rules*

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 18, 2010 10:52:23 PM)
"Sariel", he said, the name causing the very air to chill for a few moments. His golden eyes watched Lina as she prepared. "Mistress of Death itself."

Rubina (Nov 18, 2010 10:53:50 PM)
*She nodded and took Lina's hands, stepping across into the circle. ONce she crossed the barried, she stoppped and returned the kisses to L's cheeks then forehead*

Lina Devereaux (Nov 18, 2010 10:55:40 PM)
*she smiles proudly, nodding a bit to Rubi and managing not to cry as she's kissed, but has to hug Rubi again one last time before gesturing for her to take a seat on the cushion*

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 18, 2010 10:56:34 PM)
( Master, rather, not mistress. All you girlies in the room are confusing my sensibilities. )

Rubina (Nov 18, 2010 10:56:51 PM)
)L:OL)

Lina Devereaux (Nov 18, 2010 10:58:59 PM)
*Once Rubi is settled in place, Lina steps carefully clear of the circle and lights the fuse. The ring of cord ignites along it's length over the course of a minute or so, setting off the first of the curling grey ash worms that pour black smoke into the air as the pages and books catch fire, ensuring the rest will trigger more gradually as she waits. Much like Death itself, it's the preparation..what you do Before it finds you, that matters here.*

Riko Nakamura (Nov 18, 2010 11:00:08 PM)
*Riko leaned forward quietly on her percon on the branch, then carefully she swooped down, far enough away that breeze from her wings would not disturb what was being done. Careful to stay back and far away she cirlcled and moved to stand beside Shin*

Lina Devereaux (Nov 18, 2010 11:00:35 PM)
*She circles the whole area one more time to be sure everything is perfect. Satisfied that she's done all she can to the letter of the rite's requirement..she takes her place on the far side from the water. Pulling a clean blade from the pocket of her black slacks, she sets her teeth against the pain and wraps her left hand around it, jerking her hand down it sharply to slash her palm. A moment later she reaches out over the low ring of fire..nearly choked by the rising plumes of smoke, letting her blood drip steadily into the mix.*

Rubina (Nov 18, 2010 11:02:15 PM)
*Ru watched quietly, settling down over the black pillow. The ritual was unknown but its import was clear....death. Something Ru was not afraid of, and more than familiar with. It seemed fitting.*

Lina Devereaux (Nov 18, 2010 11:02:30 PM)
*Lina moves as she has to, to keep clear of the billowing smoke and allow her to speak, pacing restlessly around the edge of the smoke circle. Her voice is a whisper of backwoods French amid the smoke, as the one she calls tonight is an angel who comes whether bid or no. No buildup or grand shining moment, Death slips up on one..ready or not. Lina continues her whispered mantra, addressing Sariel personally in each line.. with no concept of how long it will take for her answer to arrive.* ((Rolling with wpr!))

Lina Devereaux (Nov 18, 2010 11:04:17 PM)
((4 sux))

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 18, 2010 11:04:26 PM)
Shin reached over, resting his hand lightly on Riko's shoulder for a moment before drawing away. As her voice rose up, cracking the walls of hell itself and calling forth the master of death, Zaebos positioned himself behind the ring of smoke and flames to welcome the coming of Sariel. His massive form to be the first thing the being would see on arrival.

Rubina (Nov 18, 2010 11:06:23 PM)
*That chill in the air crept back, growing more pronounced as Lina continued to speak*

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 18, 2010 11:07:05 PM)
( 4 successes is plenty, Suriel is summoned, bound for now to the circle to resist the pull of the abyss )

Riko Nakamura (Nov 18, 2010 11:07:28 PM)
*She looked up as he touched her then her dark eyes followed him towards the ritual, still stepping back and keeping away her eyes lingered for a few on Lina, then turned her attention back to Ru. *

Rubina (Nov 18, 2010 11:12:18 PM)
*The air began to move, a gentle breeze at first, then coalescing into a whirlwind. The temperature dropped still more as it buffeted Lina's clothing. It seemed to center around Ru and the circle. Moments later, great jagged lines of lightning appeared, and the air seemed to scrub against their skin, leaving it feeling raw, The shadows deepened to midnight, then seemed to take shape as the air above the circle split open. A creature of infinite darkness slowly took shape, face hidden for now, all roiling shadows and cold fear* Who calls me from the eternal darkness? *The voice was ageless, terrifying*

Lina Devereaux (Nov 18, 2010 11:14:37 PM)
*doesn't let up on her whispering, watching in awe and only vaguely recalling to move out of the way of the smoke so she doesn't choke on her words*

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 18, 2010 11:15:47 PM)
Slowly Zaebos rose upwards, towering over the flames and the creature of living shadow. His forked tongue slipped past his lips with each spoken word, his ivory fangs revealed past the movement of his lips. When he spoke, it was a voice Suriel had not heard for many years, yet it contained the same sense of power and agression as it had then. "Zaebos....Lord Zaebos, now. I have need of you once more, Suriel, and so you have been called."

Riko Nakamura (Nov 18, 2010 11:16:04 PM)
*still quiet she watched, the birds in the trees some how all sielnt Rikos wings flickering slightly as she watched them move and the ritual continue. Her eyes never leaving he small group*

Rubina (Nov 18, 2010 11:17:24 PM)
Zaebos....it had been too long since I served with you. What need have you now?

Rubina (Nov 18, 2010 11:19:05 PM)
*Ru, who was still awake, moved only her head to look up at death incarnate as it hovered above her. For a moment, she thought of Eddie, wondering if he had seen this one when he crossed over*

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 18, 2010 11:20:36 PM)
"Already once I have devoured one of the second house and consumed their existance. Ornius is no more. In the coming nights, there will be more to suffer such a fate as I work to return this world to the paradise it once was." He loomed forward, though did not cross the protective circle. He knew well that the circle did not protect them from Suriel, but rather Suriel from the abyss itself, and he would not send him back early with such a simple mistake. "In return for your oath of servitude, I shall bestow on you title, nobility, and most of all, I will give unto you a host so that you might escape the endless nothing once and for all."

Rubina (Nov 18, 2010 11:22:05 PM)
ANd this is the one? *he indicated Ru*

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 18, 2010 11:23:15 PM)
He nodded fently, one large hand lowering down to rest on the knife hanging from the chains around his waist. "She is. She has agreed to serve me, and thus serve you, in this function. You will be pleased with her. She is brave and with strong conviction."

Lina Devereaux (Nov 18, 2010 11:24:34 PM)
*she doesn't hide the fierce smile as Shin praises Rubi, but her whispered call continues steadily throughout*

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 18, 2010 11:25:26 PM)
( afk a sec )

Rubina (Nov 18, 2010 11:26:03 PM)
I will trust your judgment, Zaebos. *he bowed his head a moment* are you sure this earth is ready for me?

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 18, 2010 11:27:44 PM)
( Back )

Rubina (Nov 18, 2010 11:28:15 PM)
*Ru was not so certain the world was ready for her either, and in that they might be a good pair. Her gaze shifted once more to Lina and she smiled. Then she thought of Mac. From Riko, she knew that even after the change, she woudl still be basically Ru, but the other as well. Mac need not worry. Though this was a male? The thought amsued her greatly and a soft laugh bubbled forth from her*

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 18, 2010 11:30:02 PM)
"No. It is not", he said, his deep predatory voice grave with implication. "But that is why it needs you. A great cancer has spread across creation.....I need you as my scalpal, to cut away the decay so that new life might grow again. Give to me your oath of service, join my side, and I shall give you save haven within this world." With that he removed the long blade at his hip, the steel shining silver in the moonlight.

Rubina (Nov 18, 2010 11:34:26 PM)
*There was a long moment of silence, then the voice came once more, in the language of the angels, swearing an oath of fealty once more to Zaebos, to be his instrument and to use as he saw fit. ON the ground, Ru now looked to Shin, her gaze unwavering*

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Zhaed (Nov 18, 2010 11:36:56 PM)
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Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 18, 2010 11:39:11 PM)
He nodded, accepting the oath with silence as his massive body slipped forward. The wide belly scales rent the earth beneath them, breaching the circle, disrupting the magick of faith that bound Suriel there. Even as he began to feel the tug of the abyss, Shin darted forward in a blur. He would not see Rubina suffer, not now, not ever. With lightning speed the steel was brought across her throat, laying it open, her life's blood spilling to stain the earth. Even as her life fled away, her soul would cry out for salvation, opening up for Suriel to claim.

Lina Devereaux (Nov 18, 2010 11:39:47 PM)
*Lina, closes her eyes when Shin moves forward. There's no reason she needs to see Rubi bleed*

Riko Nakamura (Nov 18, 2010 11:40:35 PM)
*Riko supprisngly did the same, her eyes lowering as Shin stepped forward. her hands gently clasped in front of her *

Rubina (Nov 18, 2010 11:42:24 PM)
*The pull was immense but he fought and as her soul cried out for him, his name whispered on her lips, the wind rose once more, the shadows swirling as he slipped in to take possession of the still form on the ground. The light dimmed and they were in utter, absolute darkness for several long moments. A gasp was heard, ad Ru striggled to breath, then the but healed and her breathing evened out. The air warmed instantly, and the blackness lifted. Once more they were illuminated by moon adn candle. Ru slowly sat up, then held her hands up before her eyes, examining them in wonder*

Riko Nakamura (Nov 18, 2010 11:44:35 PM)
*it wasnt till the wind faded, that Riko once more looked up, her wings ruffling around her then smoothing before she changed compleatly to human the wings seeming to vanish compleatly as she stepped a couple steps closer.*

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 18, 2010 11:45:27 PM)
"Welcome home", he said quietly, bringing the blade to his lips. His long forked black tongue snaked out past his lips, cleaning the steel edge of blood before it was tucked back at his side. He turned his gaze back onto Lina then, bowing his head thankfuly. "You have performed well, once again, my most favored child. Yet still I am unsure how to reward you."

Rubina (Nov 18, 2010 11:46:44 PM)
*she blinked and pulled her skirt up to examine her legs and bare feet now, seeming fascinated with the red toenail polish, but then spoke* Allow me to reward her, if you will Lord Zaebos. *And surprisingly it was Ru's normal, rich tones*

Lina Devereaux (Nov 18, 2010 11:46:55 PM)
*finally ceases her whispering, watching Rubi to make sure she's okay..as if she wasn't sure till she saw the other woman sit up and look at her hands. Then, Lina remembers to breathe. Looking up to Zaebos, simply relieved all went well, her smile a little shaky* I'm just relieved Rubi..and your ally are well.. *blinking at Rubi's words*

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 18, 2010 11:48:15 PM)
A fine white brow arched curiously as he looked back to Rubina, Suriel, his long serpentine body forming up into coils once more. "What did you have in mind?"

Rubina (Nov 18, 2010 11:49:16 PM)
A little time to settle in and ponder on it but I owe her greatly for making this possible.

Lina Devereaux (Nov 18, 2010 11:51:11 PM)
*content to remain behind Zaebos, listening to the angels discussing her, she tugs the scarf off her necklaces and reveal the gold coins, bone cross, and the incredible feather with its charms tucked in among them*

Tokugawa Shinjo (Nov 18, 2010 11:51:38 PM)
He nodded slightly then, a bit of his lower body sweeping around, curling around Riko as she approached. "Very well. Suriel, Sir Suriel, you will be most at home near the city and humanity. I give unto you protectorate of the many rivers and tributaries that disect it. It shall be your territory...but one you must protect in my name and in my honor. For now, however....I suggest you find rest. Sink into the sleep of fugue and become one with your host....much has changed."

Riko Nakamura (Nov 18, 2010 11:52:55 PM)
*She let the two speak, as Zebos moved to circle her, but her fingertips came out and gently brushed the back of Linas hand. it was rare for her to innitate touch, but in this case she watched the other girl with those dark compassionate eyes, Though she said nothing out loud it was obvious she was checking on the other*

Rubina (Nov 18, 2010 11:53:18 PM)
I can see. *Ru tugged the skirt back down* For starters, I am a woman. THat hsould make her...my..homelife interesting.

Lina Devereaux (Nov 18, 2010 11:55:10 PM)
*smiles warmly to Riko, trying to reassure her, Lina's tired..but it's more mentally and emotionally than anything else. She turns her hand over and briefly squeezes Riko's fingers*