Apocalypse

[r a i n e]

VirgoanValkyrie: ::Raine was walking through the gardens without aiming, coming from the cemetery where she'd had a long visit with Archelo. The Duchess seemed very pale and thin, despite the baby. Her gown was long, as were it's sleeves, and she hugged herself for warmth while she walked, staring blankly ahead and deep in thought::

Nicho TGM: Nicho sits on the rocks of the waterfall, hardly visible in the evening light. Only the sprites that hover around him give any indication to his whereabouts.

VirgoanValkyrie: ::She nervously raked a hand through her hair, suddenly swivelling sharply around to pace in the other direction::

Nicho TGM: Sensing Raine in an emotional turmoil, he slips down off the rocks, whistling as he walks through the garden towards here.

VirgoanValkyrie: ::She stopped suddenly as her head began to pound, then she shouted furiously and grabbed at her hair, turning sharply again to pace back::

Nicho TGM: Apparently she hadn't heard him approach, he clears his throat. "Hmmm, Lady Raine?"

VirgoanValkyrie: ::She turned around slowly this time, her skirt only swishing and not violently whipping around as before:: N-Nicho. ::To be blunt, she looked horrified. Her eyes were timid and scared, her face pale and sickly. When she opened her mouth to speak again, it wasn't her voice that came out, but the voice of a man with a hostile tone:: Stay out of this little boy.

Nicho TGM: "You again? I thought I'd taught ye better manners, evidently ye need another lesson."

VirgoanValkyrie: She's mine and you can't have her. ::Raine's eyes narrowed in hate at him, but it was not of her doing. She was trapped in her own mind and trying furiously to break free from Apocalypse's hold:: Don't try anything, or I swear I'll kill it.

Nicho TGM: "Oh, that's wise, kill your own host."

VirgoanValkyrie: I meant that. ::And he forced Raine's hands to grasp her stomach. If Nicho knew Raine, he'd know she was somewhere in her head and scared to death - this baby meant everything to her::

Nicho TGM: Backing away for now, he simply sits and watches. "What is it ye want this time?"

VirgoanValkyrie: The same thing I always want. Her. ::His tone was sarcastic and spiteful, but it was quite obvious that our venemous antagonist hadn't considered the possibilty that his woman would be pregnant. He thought he'd taken care of that damned Archelo::

Nicho TGM: He's not sure how to react, he thought they'd gotten rid of the parasite.

VirgoanValkyrie: ::Having won a match of wits, in his opinion, Apocalypse laughed at Nicho, and released his hold on Raine, who promptly fell on all fours::

Nicho TGM: "Raine?" Making sure he was gone before approaching.

VirgoanValkyrie: ::Scared out of her wits, and only for her baby, Raine burst into tears:: Oh, Nicho, what can I do?! I thought we had gotten rid of him! ::She pushed herself up so that she could sit her very pregnant self on her calves::

Nicho TGM: He moves to help her up. "So had I, dear sister, come, let me examine the baby."

VirgoanValkyrie: ::Trying to cry silently instead of loudly wailing, the expectant mother got up with his help and bit down on her lip::

Nicho TGM: He helps her over to one of the benches, half carrying her. He hugs her tightly, letting her sob to her heart's content. "It's alright now, Raine."

VirgoanValkyrie: ::And sob she did. She clung to Nicho for dear life, trying to be as quiet as possible so she didn't embarrass herself infront of anyone else that may be within earshot. This baby was a God sent miracle, and the thought of losing him shook her to her very core::

Nicho TGM: He expands his aura, looking into her to make sure the baby is well, he laughs at what he finds.

VirgoanValkyrie: ::Laughter was good. She peeped up timidly at Nicho from his shoulder::

KnightofRiddles: ::A russling in the bushes would procue the enternce of Shana, grey hatachling carring a small violet in his mouth by the steem. Her keeper notin sight at the moment still in the door way of the castle appologising to one of the guards for the young dragons rabid distrustion of a table cloth that had brought him running::

Nicho TGM: Sure he's given Raine reason to doubt his sanity, he smiles at her and attempts to explain. "It seems baby Archelo can sense a threat, dear sister. He's developed mind shields of his own."

VirgoanValkyrie: He...has? ::Raine had no power with her mind, nor did Archelo, so this was quite the surprise. Perhaps the mix of Mystilian and Caller Fae had somehow gifted him::

Nicho TGM: "Aye, and they are as tight as a drum. This evil can no more influence his thoughts than ye can. Physically, the baby is fine."

VirgoanValkyrie: ::She crossed herself, heaving a deep sigh of relief:: Thank God. ...But what if he returns, Nicho? What if he...tries to...hurt my baby? ::Oh, what painful words for a mother to utter! They were like hellfire on the lips::

Nicho TGM: "We'd best be prepared for him, then."

KnightofRiddles: ::Rubbing her face up agenst a smooth stone she followed the voices coming apon them and crawling up on the bench wanting to know what was going on, flower drupping over hatchlings' back as she lowered her head.::

VirgoanValkyrie: How can we prepare? Last time he tried to get me, it was in my dreams. The time before that, he crystalized me! And now, all I know is that my head hurts very badly and quite often and I certainly have no doubt now that it is his doing.

Nicho TGM: '"Indeed, most likely so, dear sister. I can shield ye for now, but we will have to come up with a plan."

VirgoanValkyrie: ::She bit down on her lip, a classic habit of hers, and scoops the hatchling into her lap:: Hullo Shana. ::Her attention quickly returned to Nicho, though, having never really left him:: That should be interesting... How can we capture such an elusive monster?

BMAKAROV: ::beck had been patroling the woods for the Queen of GH she found no muderers nore trappers....she would stop at the gate ears pricking to listen in on the kings conversation...if help was needed she was all too happy to oblidge... she needed something to do....she was becoming bored and had not made many friends::

Chaotic Raesha: -=A small girl would move into the gardens.. slowly moving towards the others.. Nicho's castle gaurds probly following the young drow girl this time after what had happened the last time she came to the castle .. the young drow looking girl was covered mostly by a grey cloak .. that only left her face and her head open to the world .. though her neck was covered.. and her feet were bare. as she walked.. slowly .. staying away from Nicho for a few moments, trying to rethink on how to be nice to the male=-

KnightofRiddles: ::Dreizehn finaly relizing his youngling was again missing followed his scent out into the gardens. Stretching out in the young womans lap she held up the violet for her too have balancing the end of the steem on her nose. ::

Nicho TGM: Not knowing what else to say, "We sill surely think of something, sister. Perhaps Gelina might help, certainly Magus would have a few ideas."

VirgoanValkyrie: ::She nodded her head. Just mention of such powerful friends made her feel safer. As people started to wander out to the gardens, the Duchess wiped at her eyes, not wanting to be caught off guard::

VirgoanValkyrie: ::She smiled down at the little hatchling, taking the violet gratefully and tucking it behind her ear:: Why thank you, Shana.

Nicho TGM: As Raine turns her attention to the dragonette, he glances around, the darkness no hindrance to his sight. He spots the drow girl in the gardens and grins, remembering their last encounter. Perhaps she had learned some manners.

KnightofRiddles: ::Stumbling on the pair he gave a smile to them seeing Shana just fine and not in any more trouble yet. ::Evening master Nicho, your grace, Raine::He gave a bow of his head:: I hope your day has been smoother then mine. ::He was wearing his tattered cloak that evening covering the light from his wings.::

[r a i n e]

The very next night...

Nicho TGM: Chuckling softly, "There are a lot of wee ones around and more on the way, I dare say. Archelo Junior and then Little Paul..."

VirgoanValkyrie: ::Speaking of Archelo Junior, a completely distressed and night clothed Raine ran furiously toward the waterfalls, where she had been told Nicho was. Her eyes were wide as saucers and she was covered in blood:: NICHO! NICHO!

AnonymousBob27: ::Faust showed up shortly after his soont o be bride, jade orbs searchign the surroundign area until he finally found her. a sly smile came over his lips as he snuck up upon her, placeing both palms covering her orbs and whispering softly into her ear.:: A lovely lady such as yourself isnt safe out here all alone.

BMAKAROV: So your not upset I mean if you ever need me I will be there for you.....It's just that There are so many new friends there and here other than you and the queen I have made none. ::she would see Rain and get up seeing the king would be much to busy...she would hug him then walk off...she said what she needed ...if he wanted to talk to her he would be able to find her::

Nicho TGM: "Certainly, not. Becka, even were ye to go far, far away, we would still be friends, I'd hope." He looks up at the yelling, standing as Raine staggers up, catching her. "What happened?"

VirgoanValkyrie: ::Shaking like an undernourished greyhound, she held up her crimson stained hands:: I don't know what I did when I was sleeping... ::It was obvious, since she had been running here, that the blood was not her own::

BMAKAROV: ::she stopped thinking she could help but reconsidered she was not a healer...nore did this seem like any of her business so she sliped off the way she came::

Wrenette: :::She giggled and leaned back into his arms.:::Does that mean you're going to carry me off somewhere and do awful things to me? :::She said softly as she smiled. Then she jumped and her smile slipped as she heard yelling.:: Whatthe heck?

AnonymousBob27: ::He chuckled a bit before uncovering those hands and placeing his lips upon hers.:: Perhaps i will... ::Her jump then resulted in him jumping as well:: Are you alright? ::He asked with his heart beat a little quickened by the startlement.::

Nicho TGM: He wonders where the blood might have come from, had she, or rather it, for he would not give the demon a name, killed someone?

VirgoanValkyrie: ::White as a ghost and scared out her mind, she grabbed Nicho's hand and started to lead him toward the Healers Hall:: Jesus CHRIST Nicho, I- you have to- oh goodness it's-... ::And she burst into tears::

Wrenette: :::She nodded over at Nicho and the bloodied woman in her night clothes. :::: Do you think someone's been hurt? :::She asked softly rising to her feet and stepping into the protective circle of Faust's arms. ::::

AnonymousBob27: ::Faust took her into comforting arms and turned to Nicho.:: Is there anything i could do to help, Sire? ::He asked raising a brow and patting Wrenette ont he back to comfrot her.::

Nicho TGM: "Ye might come along, just in case, though I think the damage has been done already." Nodding to Faust as he follows Raine toward the castle.

Wrenette: ::She threaded her fingers between Faust's and allowed him to lead her where he would :::::

AnonymousBob27: ::He picked her up off the rock and began to follow Nicho and Raine.::

VirgoanValkyrie: ::Raine was shaking like a Mexican maraca. Her clothing and hair were disheveled and much of the latter and the former were matted to her nine-months pregnant frame in a most grotesque way::

VirgoanValkyrie: ::When they finally rounded the corner to the hall that would lead them to the healers ward, the overwhelming scent of death slapped them in the face like a menstrual teenager. Raine inhaled sharply and shakily:: Th-...the lady may wish to stay behind...

VirgoanValkyrie: ::She turned to look at Wrenette, not wanting to disturb her::

AnonymousBob27: ::Faust followed keepign wren close by until he reached the site of the rank arouma. He had to close his eyes for a second, a smell not a stranger to him of course but still horrible all the same. He turned to wrenette and moved closer to her to try and blanket the tainted arouma with the smell of his body.::

Wrenette: :::::Wren already had her hand over her mouth and nose....she knew that smell from being a healer, and her face went stark white.::: I....I Should go...in case there is anyine still alive in there,,,,,,

Nicho TGM: He hadn't waited for her decision, marching determinedly into the healer hall.

VirgoanValkyrie: ... ::Raine chose to say nothing in response to Wrenette. She would just have to see for herself. Raine kept walking until she finally reached the doors. The petrified fae looked back at them for reassurance, then clenched her eyes shut and thrust open the doors::

VirgoanValkyrie: ::Inside, they would find a most disturbing scene that even Raine wished not to see a second time. Every attendant that had been watching over her last night was crucified to the wall, hanging scared and stiff and dead by the nails in their hands and feet, the classic sign of Apocalypse. The innocent healers were also disembowled - totally mutilated shells of themselves. There were ten of them, and Raine was covered in each of their blood::

Wrenette: <sw> Good Goddess.....

Nicho TGM: He takes a look, no emotion showing on his face, stepping back into the hall to summon the guards. Speaking quietly to them, several go and begin the process of taking the attendants from the walls. Three others take Raine into custody. "Your grace, ye are under house arrest. None shall be permitted to visit, nor are ye to leave thy rooms." He looks to the guards, "Treat her gently if ye can, but she is not to leave her rooms."

AnonymousBob27: ::Faust covered his mouth with a hankerchief, eyes searching the room for any signs of what could have happened. It was sick, appalling and disgusting. He still held wrenette within his hands and kept her close.::

VirgoanValkyrie: N-Nicho...? ::Her eyes widened in child-like fear and she stared at her brother in shock:: You don't think I...

Nicho TGM: He know's it is not Raine, but the demon who sometimes takes her. But if he can do this with her body, then she can't be allowed to roam free. "Nae, sister, but it was thy body t'was the instrument."

VirgoanValkyrie: ::Now she was absolutely horrified and again she began to cry:: Nicho, please....please don't leave me alone! ::If this is what Apocalypse would do to her attended, what in Gods name would he do when he had her just as he wanted; alone?::

AnonymousBob27: Sire... ::Faust interjected for a moment. His voice was slightly muffled by the hankerchief protecting his mouth fromt eh stench and disease.:: May i ask what happened here.

Wrenette: ::::She turned and buried her face in Faust's chest, ::: <m> Its awful.....

AnonymousBob27: ::Faust held her close, comforting her with a rub ont he back::

Nicho TGM: "Raine was sleeping here, warded, because of a demon that had 'surfaced' in her mind. Obviously he can control her body as well.

VirgoanValkyrie: You're making me sound crazy...I'm not crazy, Nicho... ::She whimpered, scared, pregnant, and restrained by three burly men::

Nicho TGM: He turns to Raine, "Does this look like thy imagination then?" Gesturing to the horrors of the room. "Take her away." He's not blaming Raine per say, but he can't bear the sight of her right now.

VirgoanValkyrie: Nicho...! ::Utterly betrayed, she stared in shock at her dear brother and did not resist the guards:: ...He is real, Nicho! This is Sadie's father! ::Not that he was listening to her. Hell, she couldn't bear herself either. But what could she do?!::

AnonymousBob27: ::Faust watched as the guards took her away, but would nae question his kings orders. When they began to take her away he looked to Nicho.:: You were a bit hard on her Sire...

VirgoanValkyrie: ::And as they took her off to lock her up, all they would hear were her fearful and heartbroken sobs echoing down the hall::

Nicho TGM: "Any of the High Council may visit her, no others." Shaking his head to Faust's words, "What would ye have me do, let her start killing children next?"
He walks over to a young woman pegged to the wall, "Suppose this was Imogen?"

AnonymousBob27: No Sire... its just... ::He would never question orders.:: Perhaps she was tellign the truth Sire, perhaps something else happened.

Nicho TGM: "I know it is Apocolypse, but he used her body to do it."

VirgoanValkyrie: ::Since she shared a tower with her three children and Cherise, Raine was locked in a near vacant room that was unfamiliar and not her own. Smelling foul and still covered in the blood of those poor, innocent people, she sits on the edge of the bed and bitterly weeps at her misfortune::

Wrenette: Who ix this Apocolypse? Why would he do such a thing....::She was gradually getting herself under control.:::

Nicho TGM: He gestures vaguely around the room, "This room is highly warded against possession and magic, save for healing spells. Yet somehow he did all this -" another waving gesture, this time at the walls, "With no guards alerted."
"One pregnant woman subduing the entire healing ward, and crucifying them simultaneously? Preposterous. One Demon from the netherhells, not so far fetched."

AnonymousBob27: How are we to know this apocolypse could not possess anyone then?

Nicho TGM: He glares at Faust, he hadn't thought of that. "Perhaps it's possible, yet so far he's limited somehow to Raine, there's a connection there."

AnonymousBob27: Well i dotn mean to sound out of place Sire but... If this "sprit" can posess a pregant woman and subdue a whole healers hall silently... what is stopping him with only three guards?

Nicho TGM: "Nothing, that's only temporary until a trap can be set."

AnonymousBob27: How do you propose we catch a spirit?

Nicho TGM: Now, in spite of the macabra settings, the young king smiles, "With spirits, of course."

AnonymousBob27: Ummm Sire.... I can't fight air.

VirgoanValkyrie: ::Detained in that room, Raine began to pace the length of it, back and forth and back again. And maybe forth again with a few more "backs" in there. She was acting mousy and frightened, tapping her fingertips together and constantly staring at each of the shadows in the room::

Nicho TGM: He nods. "We must each fight in our own way."

Nicho TGM: The guards have taken most of the bodies off the walls, now serving women come in to scrub up.
Nicho motions for Faust and Wren to come to another room.

Wrenette: :::She followed obediantly. :::::

AnonymousBob27: ::Faust followed obediantly holding Wren deep in his palm::

Nicho TGM: He leads them into what appears to be a den, not too far from the healer hall. He looks around, finds a decanter of brandy and pours three glasses, handing each to one. Not a toast or any such rubish, just something to remove the sour taste of death from their mouths.


Nicho TGM: (We're going to do a private mailing, to try to arrange a time. E-mail Raine if you want to participate.)

AnonymousBob27: ::Faust shook his head and hand:: I think im going to go and help clean up. Thank you sire. ::He bowed and took his leave::

Nicho TGM: He nods to Faust, then takes a sip of the brandy as the two leave. He sighs and sends his mind up to check on Raine. Her torment could not be helped for the moment.

VirgoanValkyrie: ::Raine contemplated pounding on the door and begging to be let free, but she decided that even in times like these, it was best to maintain whatever sense of dignity she could. But here she was, Duchess, and a prisoner in her own home. All because of the sick bastard that raped her before she came here all those years ago. One murderous freak that wanted her for his possession or something, and she had to suffer in what should be a very happy time for her. How cruel the fates were to those unworthy of their torment. Once again, the very pregnant fae settled herself onto the edge of the bed, staring straight ahead at the door. Maybe if she got lucky, she could open it with her mind, or mayhaps persuade someone to come inside and not leave her so alone and so vulnerable and so open to that monster::

Nicho TGM: Stopping by to see her on his way to bed, he orders a bath and clothes brought in for her.

VirgoanValkyrie: ::Odd. She hadn't expected her Jedi mind tricks to actually work. She stared at Nicho, understanding why he had to do this, but loathing every single moment of it. It was embarrassing. A steady stream of tears flowed from both eyes, but she hardly noticed anymore. She just couldn't stop them - perhaps her tearducts were as crazy as her. Before he passed her by completely, she mouthed to him "I'm scared"::

Nicho TGM: He pretends not to see it, turning his back on her, setting magical wards on the room and the hallway. With the room secured as well as he is able, he gives her a soft smile, then slips out the door. The wards might not keep anything from happening, but nothing would happen without him knowing.

VirgoanValkyrie: ::She hugged a pillow tightly to her chest, sniffling into it:: Don't leave me alone... ::She didn't expect him to respond, let alone act on that. But after all she had seen Apocalypse do, Raine was scared to death of him. And now that he could wreak havoc on her through her, it was devastating - and here she was, left alone in a room with him with no escape::

[King Nicho Klojhen]

Morning, a few days later ...

Nicho TGM: He sighs, letting his legs swing back and forth as they hang over the edge of the pier. Sooner or later they would have to discuss Raine, he's surprised she hasn't said anything yet.

Solace Faryndale: She hadn't said anything yet, because she was angry. She didn't want to argue with him about it. She didn't want to contradict his orders. But it was her sister. She just looks at him catching a glimpse of it in his head. "I suppose we could go if you wanted. I really don't do anything. Didn't think that your son would take this much out of me."

Nicho TGM: He grins, of course when it's causing difficulty it's 'His' son. "Our son, dearest. I do need to spend some time with Rayna, if I can."

Solace Faryndale: "Why?"

Nicho TGM: "Because she is a dear friend and I value her counsel." Another sigh and he turns to look at her, "Have ye been to see Raine yet?"

Solace Faryndale: "Aye, been staying with her so she isn't alone. So she could get some sleep." Oh he was probably going to wig over that one. The fact that she stayed in the room while Raine slept. But as he could see, nothing happened to her.

Nicho TGM: Actually, he'd been hoping she would. He didn't like restraining Raine any more that she did. It was necessary to protect the Children of the Myst, Raine's children as well. After all, the woman had crucified twelve of the healing staff.

Solace Faryndale: Her crucifying those twelve was why she thought he would freak out. Raine was even worried that something would happen to Solie if she stayed in the room. But Solace was confident that nothing would happen to her, and she was right. And Raine had gotten some sleep the other day with no mishaps.

Nicho TGM: He does worry about Solace and the baby, but he also knows she is well protected.

Solace Faryndale: As protected as can be. "I don't like her locked up. It's not her fault."

Nicho TGM: And he does have 'spies' in the room with Raine, a few spiders in forgotten corners, the ckitten that often keeps her company. The castle is alert for any sign of the demon as well. "I don't like it either, love. Truth is, I'm hoping that her depression will provide an opening for the demon so we can deal with it." "Do nae mention that to her, I don't want it to know." He sighs, "It's hard, seeing her like that, I know."

Solace Faryndale: "Her depression? How?"

Nicho TGM: "It's easiest for 'posession' to take place when one is in an extreme state of mind."

Solace Faryndale: "Oh. Didn't know that. Learn something new every day I suppose. I won't say anything." "But I won't leave her alone either. She's scared to death."

Nicho TGM: Softy, barely audible, "So am I, love. So am I." He looks out over the water. He had powers, yes. Almost a demi-god in his own right, somehow. Yet though he'd met gods before, he'd never had to fight one. Of course he was scared. "I hate using her like bait in a trap, but I know naught else to do."

Solace Faryndale: Hearing him, she looks at him surprisingly. Him, scared? Out right scared? That's not like him. "If you have no choice... "

Nicho TGM: He could tell his orders hadn't sat well with Faust either, though he'd said nothing. "No choice at all, love. I cannot let her roam freely." No choice at all either of forming an angelic circle to fight the arch-demon, knowing if anything went wrong, everyone in the cirlce would die.

Solace Faryndale: "Can't we do like an exorcism or something? Or is that what you had in mind?"

Nicho TGM: He nods, "Something like that. Though rather than just sending him out, he needs to be destroyed. An exorcism only makes the spirit leave the body."

[King Nicho Klojhen]

A few days later ...

(I missed the first part of this, I hadn't realized when Drako asked about Raine that we'd get so far into it.)

Drako LathenGM: ::He couldn't help but smile. What could go wrong with Nicho and Magus there? They were two of the most powerful people he had seen in a long time::

Nicho TGM: Include Gelina, Nym, Drako, Sir Faust to the list and they would have a powerful circle indeed.

Veil of Chaos X: "...Now..from what I have learned thus far..it is the doing of some demonic being called Apocalypse..rather fitting name I suppose..and there was an incident here that involved quite a few murdered as a result and crucified...am I correct thus far?" He had heard only bits and fragments from others..he still had ways of garnering information from just about every kingdom of the Rim..there were just some ties that never broke loose.

Nicho TGM: "If ye consider thirteen a 'few,' that is the gist of it. Though this demon is very powerful, perhaps a fallen archangel and he has manifested before, for quite some time, actually."

Drako LathenGM: ::He hated hearing all of this...He just wanted Raine to return to normal::

Veil of Chaos X: "..I would concur with your logic Nicho.." He had registered the information with the usual sense of nearly flawless stoicism ... yet there was a bare hint of some depth of emotion in those blazing crimsons of his. He actually felt for Drako, of course he'd never say it aloud though. "..Tell me, has there been any other incidents or any other information pertaining to this being and Raine herself that I should know of? The Duchess is...a friend ... and trying to extricate something that powerful from her, I would engender that the likeliness of her own death would be duly increased.."

Nicho TGM: "Well, I'd truely thought we'd banished him completely some months ago." A frown creases his brow. "Just the fact of his return is astounding. We must have only reduced his power for a time."

Solace Faryndale: Hearing Magus she turns around and looks at them all. "Wait, she could die if we exsorcise him from her?" Nicho never said anything about her death being possible.

Nicho TGM: Quite frankly, without hiding anything from her, even through the link they shared. "If it doesn't work, the entire circle could die, love."

Solace Faryndale: Blinks. Her first thought as she stares at him. "The babies?"

Nicho TGM: "The one. Ye shall nae be participating."

Solace Faryndale: Raises a brow. "Excuse me?"

Nicho TGM: Ready for a fight now, if necessary.

Veil of Chaos X: He clasps both gloved hands together at his back, and he shared a look with Drako as he remained duly silent. He knew the ramifications already for what the King had in mind.

Solace Faryndale: Wrong answer.

Nicho TGM: "Ye may help Sir Faust protect the circle from without."

Solace Faryndale: She takes a step forward toward him, opening her mouth to argue, then stops a few feet from him and closes it again without a word. It wasn't the time nor the place to argue with him. Not in front of everyone.

Solace Faryndale: But she was angry nonetheless.

Nicho TGM: Oh, she'd been able to change his mind in the past, but this time one peek at his mind and she will know there's no changing it this time. Besides, if he's right, guarding the circle will have it's own hazards.

Drako LathenGM: ::He opened his mouth to speak after remaining silent for some time:: Nicho ... Is there any danger in it for us?

Nicho TGM: He looks at Drako. "Indeed, that is what I just said. If it doesn't work, the entire circle could die. We would be a part of that circle."

Solace Faryndale: Without another word, she looks at Magus and Drako, then once more at Nicho again before she walks out to the garden.

Nicho TGM: He sighs, he knew Solace wasn't happy, but he'd not endanger the heir by including her in the circle.

Drako LathenGM: ::He nods, that fact not changing his mind in the least::

Veil of Chaos X: "...Apocalypse will be no more Sir Drako ... not if I have anything to say about it."
Passing by Drako, he would head back for the bar area.

Drako LathenGM: ::He nodded and turned to look to Magus:: Aye Magus, thank you....