Nexus Heroes

[Motoko]

Kasidra would continue to glare at her sisters back, how couldn't she see? Kasidra clenches her fist tight, her arms shaking dangerously close to throwing spells at her sister. She managed to restrain herself but she came close....But she just couldn't bring herself too. "wux re gethrisjir ekess svent doutan ihk nomeno scum vur jaseve ve loaw mrith pamon else. ui batobot svabol wux huven?"

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You are going to kill yourself for this scum and leave me alone with no one else. Is that what you wish?

[TCELESBHSUP]

Rhialla... Simply turned at this point, walking right up to Kasidra. She was actually glaring for once, as though she was angry. And then, if the Tiefling didn't resist... She would grab her, pulling her into a very, very tight hug. No words were offered. Why would she wish that? She wasn't going to die. She was safe with everyone here. The Aasimar refused to allow any death to occur if she could help it. She had made her pledge to aid those in need, and her new friends, as well as old, were in true need right now.

[MiscChaos]

Happy to have finally been useful, Suzu's mood is immediately broken by the fierce conversation going on between her friend and her asshole sister. She's not sure what was said since it isn't one of the handful of languages she speaks (though she could have used Comprehend Languages and been just fine), but does get that Rhialla's sister has done what the bard once thought was impossible: The demon has angered the cleric. And that's really all she needs to know. As soon as the hug breaks apart, Suzu is by Rhialla's side, silently offering her support and all but glaring at the demon. Suzu didn't like Rhialla's sister before, but now it's almost fallen into hatred. She can keep it civil for her friend's sake, but she can't see herself getting along with the demon at all at this point.

[Taria]

After about an hours on foot, the group finally enters a giant sphere of supernatural shade. There are barren, but obviously worked on field, and remnants of previous civilization strewn all about. They arrive at the precipice of a walled in town. The darkness of night clings to this area, and for those who are unable to see in low light, their vision is obstructed. The suns in the sky are faded and bleak, only giving off about the same light as a moon. "Here we are..." Janeei states simply. "We should split up to cover more ground."

[MiscChaos]

Arriving in a town as empty as this seems... creepy. Beyond all words. And Suzu's good with words. With this kind of environment, and the fact that she can barely see, Suzu's more than slightly nervous about the idea of splitting up, especially since outside of support she seems to be useless in battle. Casting Light to allow herself to see, she turns to Rhialla and asks, "Mind going together? 2 or 3-man groups seems a bit safer than being alone."

[TCELESBHSUP]

Naturally, Rhialla would stay close to Suzu. She knew that if they split up, something bad would happen... "Group of two, at the least... Kal has her Eidolon... Garian, you can go with Janeei... Umm..." Her attention slowly turned to Kasidra. She didn't know where she should go... Things were currently tense between them. Perhaps with Janeei? They seemed to get along. It was up to her, really... But she stuck close to Suzu. On the way, she'd quietly explained the conversation to her beloved bardic friend, just so that she might understand the thin ice that they tread upon.

[Motoko]

Kasidra would glare at the cleric as she steps between her and her sister, what business did this scum have interupting them? They were of Angel and Demon, their bloodlines far superior to that of a lowly mortal bloodline. Her eyes burn with hatred as they continued on "riika!" She would shout, storming off to the head of the group, sticking with janeei when they split up "loreat algbo." she we say to her sister with a shake of her head, obvious disapproval of her chosen companion.

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"Bitch" " Die Well!"

[TCELESBHSUP]

Rhialla looked... Utterly shocked as her sister yelled. Her mouth dropped open, her eyes going slightly wide... And tears began to well in them. Her chest ached, heart feeling as though it were being squeezed very, very tightly by some invisible force. "... K-Ka..." She whimpered out, watching her sister go. As soon as she ended up out of earshot, the priestess clung tightly to Suzu, face practically slamming into her chest as she began to cry. Soft sobs escaped her, the Aasimar beyond words at what her own flesh and blood had said.

[Taria]

Janeei watches the entire scene, unamused. "Do I have to go with the gigolo?" She asks, pointing accusingly towards Garian.

[MiscChaos]

Well, there goes civility and any measure of class between the two of them. Rhialla's sister has committed what she considers to be one of the most unpardonable sins there is: She caused family to cry. Even worse is that the family member she brought to tears is a good friend of hers, committing the sin of harming her companions. In consideration of the weeping friend, she doesn't act on her urge to draw her bow and shoot the demon or stab it with her holdout sword, nor does she verbally assault the woman. Instead, she tends to her friend, holding her close and stroking her hair as she spills her tears, plotting how to get even with the demon in the back of her mind. "There, there. It's OK. You're OK." She coos to her friend, trying her best to comfort her. Admittedly though, she's rather new to this.

She spares Janeei the time to answer her question. "No, you don't have to. If he so wishes, Garian can come with us while you go with... that woman." As angry as she is, Suzu still realizes the need to act diplomatically as that's been the only way she's kept civil with the genie and the group splintering because of the demon would be bad for every one. In that mindset, she called Rhialla's sister, who doesn't deserve that title, "that woman" rather than "the bitch", "demonspawn", "Demon whore", or any of the other colorful insults that ran through her mind. "If you happen to run into trouble, let us know." She just barely restrains the urge to continue with "And if you want, feel free to push the demon into the enemy."

[Taria]

(Kat only)
You wake up in your small, one room home. Once you try the door you will discover its stuck. A look outside the window reveals that the guise of night is still upon the area. That's weird, shouldn't the abjuration masters have changed the day/night cycle by now?

[Motoko]

Kasidra winces as she hears her sister start to cry, biting down on her lip to stop herself from doing the same, she would sniffle silently stepping towards Janeei, her fist clenched tightly, claws nearly drawing blood from her palms. She did love her sister, very much and she regretted what she had said instantly...But she truly believed that this trust her sister put into others would be the death of her sister So she said what would best illustrate her point.

[TCELESBHSUP]

Rhialla simply clung to Suzu at this point, staying close to her. She didn't want to leave her friend's embrace- it was warm and it was safe. That's all she cared about at present. Nuzzling against her bard friend, she wold mumble weakly, trying to work up the courage to tell her friend exactly what her sister had said so that she might understand her pain. Whether she was audible and understandable? Well, she didn't know. It was up to how good of a listener Suzu was. Either way, she wasn't budging from her immediate side for a while. She'd pull back occasionally so that she didn't catch, but that was about it.

[Lynxy]

Monika stretched, feeling like she'd gotten hours more rest than usual even though it was still clearly before the regular progression to dawn. It was weird, but she just didn't feel tired enough to stay in bed much longer even as early as it was. Still, she waited several more minutes in the darkness, watching her own tail flick in the corner of her vision and waiting for the first hints of the lighting change that signaled morning.

After several more minutes of waiting for the change, she finally grew restless and slowly sat up in bed with a deep intake of breath. It was definitely an unusual morning, and she wondered at how she could feel so well rested so early as she pulled on a shirt and went to the window facing the center of town (the only window, in fact). Confusion and concern blended on her face as her keen eyes read the time on the town clock. There was just no way that the time and the lighting could match up. Either she was horribly late for her post and the Abjuration Masters had broken the sky, or she was up horribly early and the town clock was broken. Honestly, Monika had no idea which scenario was more likely to be correct, but she couldn't take any chances either way if she didn't want to have to get a job as a barmaid. If she was late, hopefully the unusual circumstances would get her off the hook with the guard captain.

Throwing her uniform on and grabbing her basics for a day on duty just in case [If we want to be specific, then worn items excluding her backpack; weapons and weapon accessories; a partial ration in her belt pouch; waterskin.] she made for the door with the intent of heading toward the town's small guardhouse and getting whatever answers she could along the way. Grabbing the door key from a nail on the wall, Monika grabbed the handle and pulled.

Nothing happened. The damn door was stuck, and right at the perfect time. Cursing, she pulled a few more times and then grabbed the handle with both hands and pulled as hard as she could, trying to force it open.

[Goryokaku]

Kal watched them argue it was amazing, silly but amazing she wondered what they were thinking really she couldn't understand the language it was one of the few she hadn't learned it didn't really matter though it wasn't her problem they'd already decided she would go with her own Eidolon. Which in it's self was great defence except she'd spent all her magic for the day she couldn't cast any more healing spells tell she got some rest. "Doesn't really make any difference were we go I guess, Celebrilith, everyone has split us into 3 groups with out even contemplating the dangers that could be here, after all the village did go mysteriously quiet." She spoke loudly as she walked off to find a way deeper into town Celebrilith keep quite and try to stay close but out of sight. (Stealth Roll being made)

[That_One_Guy]

Garian sighed in relief as the dark engulfed him, away from the scorching heat, but then he looked at the group, "I agree that we should split up, and that you should lead one group and I'll lead another." He said to Janeei, "That way we don't leave one group unprepared for close combat." He said and looked at the others, "Now, who'll go where? I can group with Rhialla and she can pick who goes with her." he said and smiled

[MiscChaos]

Suzu looks at Garian with a raised eyebrow, wondering just how he missed the last part of her conversation with Janeei. "Since you seemed to have missed it, I've already said I'm sticking with Rhialla. Probably for the best since she's... not in the best mood." She says, continuing to cradle her friend. "That woman is moving with Janeei since it'd be a supremely bad idea for her to be anywhere near Rhialla at the moment. C'mon, pay attention!" She says the last part mostly jokingly, but she is serious. It's rather pitiful that he missed everything that was going on, including the arrangements.

[Taria]

While everyone is lost in thought or conversation, Kal, Janeei, and Suzu move on ahead. Suzu walks straight into the nearest building.

Suzu: This buidling appears to be some kind of general store of sorts. However, it has been heavily ransacked. Shelves lie broken on the floor, boxes have been knocked over or just straight up smashed. The door to the back room has been torn off and there is an empty chest back there.

Monika: In a surge of strength, you rip the door right off of its hinges. Well that solves the problem! You step outside and spend a moment taking a look around as your eyes adjust to the low lighting. Good thing you have cat-like senses.

[MiscChaos]

After telling her friend to stay where she is and recover her wits, Suzu moved into the building. The best she can say for it is it looks like a bull came through and decided the store angered it for some reason. It doesn't appear that there's anything salvageable left in this place! But maybe there's a hint as to where everyone else in town has gone? It can't hurt to check. She starts making her way around the store, looking for any clues as to what did this and where did they go.

[Goryokaku]

Kal walked further into the Village as Celebrilith followed her, she looked at the buildings as she walked past seeing if she can determine what they are. Celebrilith let me know if you see anything stranger then an empty village Kal looked at Janeei behind her, "What were the inhabitants of this village?" (Kal & Celebrilith Perception checks)