The Limits of Devotion

Subject: Re: The Limits of Devotion Fri 2 Apr 2010 - 20:42

"Greetings Norso. I was told Michael told you a bit of our issue, I'm going to clear all that up as soon as everyone is done training..."

Subject: Re: The Limits of Devotion Fri 2 Apr 2010 - 20:44

Zentaku comes in as well... seeing Conani he shields his mind with an image of her.

Subject: Re: The Limits of Devotion Fri 2 Apr 2010 - 21:18

Conani sighed and wondered when he learned to be so protective of his mind and his surroundings. While only yesterday she would've been a stumbling, naive and crying rookie she felt completely different now, as if resigned. In truth, she had gone from 'this is impossible!' to 'okay, have it your way'. She felt mature and like she could take much more impact than before.

Having Flint's tip in mind Conani stood up and sat down near Zentaku. She looked over to Evangeline, and in a completely natural motion she brushed her hand on Zentaku's and pinched him sharply.

"I told you, it's fine!"

Subject: Re: The Limits of Devotion Fri 2 Apr 2010 - 21:27

Zentaku's mental shield immediatly breaks thinking, "ow... ummm Conani I... no it is not... please don't look at me... I am uh... I think I love you... oh damn did you just think that idiot... no uh please stay away from me for your own safety..." He pulls his arm away from Conani and steps back from her.

Subject: Re: The Limits of Devotion Fri 2 Apr 2010 - 21:29

Flint laughs lightly as he sits back where he was,"You have no need to worry Zentaku, Necromancy doesn't properly work within here anyway."

Subject: Re: The Limits of Devotion Fri 2 Apr 2010 - 21:38

Zentaku, "but...I-...I can kill people with just a touch, and with that thing in me I wouldn't suggest anyone getting near me anymore... okay...?"

Subject: Re: The Limits of Devotion Fri 2 Apr 2010 - 21:41

For once, Conani was so embarrassed to herself she couldn't reply straightly. It was a really habitual reaction multiplied by a hundred, and to her great dismay she retreated from Zentaku's conscience as soon as she felt the tears welling into her eyes.

She told herself it was no big deal and no wasn't the time and as soon as she reacted her eyes returned to their normal dryness.

"Necromancy is quite complicated," Conani commented, her voice wobbly. Conani made a note to herself to not make obnoxious comments when she was in a moment of emotional weakness.

Subject: Re: The Limits of Devotion Fri 2 Apr 2010 - 21:42

"Your innate ability wont work here. We made sure of that. Besides, I have confidence in you."

Subject: Re: The Limits of Devotion Fri 2 Apr 2010 - 21:51

Zentaku says, "Thank you master Flint... and I am glad to hear of your confidence... but I still find myself far to dangerous to be trusted... especially with that maniac trapped in my mind with me..."

thinking, "I-...Conani... you looked sad for a moment... are you okay? what's wrong are you hurt? I... wish I could do something to help you..."

Subject: Re: The Limits of Devotion Sun 4 Apr 2010 - 21:21

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Subject: Re: The Limits of Devotion Sun 4 Apr 2010 - 21:43

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Subject: Re: The Limits of Devotion Mon 5 Apr 2010 - 20:13

As Flint looks upon the group he sighs with distress. A moment later he begins,"As you know, the devils in the area keep most people under their thumbs, and yes, we are fighting against them. But at this moment they are the least of our troubles. The devils give us what we need to survive under harsh working conditions and lies, but as for 'her'... She only wants personal gain. Bel thinks he controls this city, but the fact of the matter is that he doesn't.

"There is a woman that lives to the East of here, a very devout and powerful woman who, before the war, was a kind of loving person from what I heard. Now because of the war she has dropped down to destroying our lives... As you were already told, she is a follower of the Spirit Domain, making her a very powerful person... She requests taxes of a larger amount then the devils ask for, and unlike them her penalty is instant death...

"The reason we reacted at you Conani is because one of the people she works through looks much like you... She is also a follower of the Mind Domain, though she was pushed to the brink of insanity because she could not control her abilities... I knew her personally... She was arrogant and ignored training, but she was always a nice person... The last day I saw her was a few years ago, she was leaving the city in tears, as the voices were flooding her head like madness... Now she works for 'her'...

"We will need all of your help in defeating this woman, for so long as she remains here more people will die... We should be getting a report from Vance as well with the recent news... Speaking of, here he comes now."

A black haired man, looking much older then Flint walks in. He looked exhausted and afraid as he held a small box within his arms. Flint and Vance merely exchanged glances, then he opened the box and turned it for all to see.

In the small box lay a smaller doll, it's features matching Flint perfectly, even by the clothes he wore now. Flint sighed at this as he replied,"And it seems as though I have been chosen to die... Evangaline, have my grave prepared before midnight, I shall be there before then. Evangaline was not smiling at this point as she slowly nodded her head, a tear in her eye as she left this area. Michael seemed to be the one effected the most as he ran into the library and locked the door, a trail of tears littering the ground around him. Everyone besides Flint at that point went back to work, trying their best to ignore what's bound to come.

Subject: Re: The Limits of Devotion Mon 5 Apr 2010 - 20:25

Zentaku looks at Flint, "There must be some way I can stop this... tell me how long do you have? how will it happen? maybe If I barter with him he would have a way to save you?"

Thinking, "Shinigami can you stop death? WHAT IS IT TO YOU BOY!? well can you or can't you? MAYBE I CAN MAYBE I CAN'T! what is the price? ABSOLUTE CONTROLL! unthinkable... a hour. A MONTH! 1 day.... HMM.... ENTICING OFFER..."

Subject: Re: The Limits of Devotion Mon 5 Apr 2010 - 20:28

"Sorry Zentaku but there is no way to stop her. Part of her power comes from the use of these dolls, and if she's sent me one then there is another. With it she will kill me at exactly midnight. Which is in about 6 hours."

Subject: Re: The Limits of Devotion Mon 5 Apr 2010 - 20:34

Thinking: "HE KNOWS NOT MY POWER DEATH IS NOT SET IN STONE WE BOTH KNOW THAT...how long can you extend ones life though? PERHAPS HOURS PERHAPS YEARS. So your not saying. THAT IS RIGHT! *sigh*... the terms are you get the rest of today and you do what you can to help without killing anyone without my permission deal? INDEED!"

Zentaku looks around and sighs, "Well see you guys latter we will see what we can do..." with that he twitches for a bit then lets out a hiddious laugh, "BWAHAHAHAAHA SO FREE!!!... Right the deal... let me see that doll there..." he holds out a hand and tentacles of darkness grab the box pulling it towards him and he inspects the doll as well as looks just above flints head saying something in an unknown language.

Subject: Re: The Limits of Devotion Mon 5 Apr 2010 - 20:42

The doll seems to have no magic in it what so ever.

Subject: Re: The Limits of Devotion Mon 5 Apr 2010 - 20:46

"Damn just a warning... and the time on your head is counting down fast Flint..."

Thinking: "Well do something!!! WHAT!? I AM TRYING LIKE I SAID BUT THIS GUY IS ALMOST DEFINITELY A DEAD MAN..."
he tosses the doll back to flint, "The doll is just a doll... I need to find the source of your death... and it is funny.... looks like you live roughly 5 seconds past midnight... given those last moments tend to fluctuate because of free will..."

Subject: Re: The Limits of Devotion Mon 5 Apr 2010 - 20:55

"That's reasonable I suppose." Flint replies with a shrug as he walks to the library, trying to talk to Michael.

Subject: Re: The Limits of Devotion Mon 5 Apr 2010 - 20:59

Zentaku follows Flint sniffing him, "Okay usually as the time of death approches the connection grows... and the portal becomes more active... and the cause should be right.. about... can I just drain him I mean he doesn't have lo-... fine... okay lets see here I could extend your life just a bit perhaps... if you have some cattle for instance? I could give you part of their life... well they would die instantly it isn't a very fair trade but what do you say?"

Subject: Re: The Limits of Devotion Mon 5 Apr 2010 - 21:02

"No Zentaku. There is no way short of Divine Intervention that can stop my death, and none of us are powerful enough to ask the Gods to spare me. I have accepted my death as I knew it would come. Focus on more important matters."

Subject: Re: The Limits of Devotion Mon 5 Apr 2010 - 21:04

"You don't understand do you? I am not Zentaku... and I can very much control death now just tell me what to do or will I just have to drag your soul back here latter?"

Subject: Re: The Limits of Devotion Mon 5 Apr 2010 - 21:14

Nosro began to take out the scroll he had taken from the Holy One's Drawer. It was his 'greatest work', his greatest creation, which Nosro had only seen twice before he had taken it. Of course... what it did, nobody knew.

"Don't do it." A deep voice commanded.
"He is not worth this. Sanctillo is decoding its power. We will never have our temple."
Understood.

Nosro, without bothering to look down put the scroll away again.

"Do you know where this woman hides? I have an idea that does not require any of us to make direct contact."

Subject: Re: The Limits of Devotion Mon 5 Apr 2010 - 21:19

"The woman lives somewhere in the East. Though she currently has a moving stronghold, though slow, it makes her hard to track.

"As for you Shinigami, you cannot do anything. You cannot even kill me right now without you yourself disintegrating. This woman deemed me dead, and that doll is proof enough that it will happen. The only feasible way to stop my death would be to find her and destroy my doll, but she can kill me with a touch before you make it... But I suppose if it's what you want to do, then I wont stop you."

Subject: Re: The Limits of Devotion Mon 5 Apr 2010 - 21:21

A few dark flames burst up around Zentaku's right hand and a scythe appears, "Cool I am-" the process reverses itself the scythe disappearing in the blase, "Never mind he is still in control...and it is still keeping me from being perfect... Well I can't do much for you in this state..."

Subject: Re: The Limits of Devotion Mon 5 Apr 2010 - 21:31

"If you would excuse me, I have to pay a visit to our great friend Bel." Nosro said, walking towards the circle.

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