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Post by Nu on Sept 3, 2011 2:24:37 GMT -5
::As Astaroth watches the spar between her ward Yami and the blind summoner Aizen, she's impressed that his summoning skills have improved to include mid-rank demons. Until a tap on the shoulders breaks her away from her musing and sees its one of the young sorceresses under Melanie's watch::
Astaroth: What is the purpose behind this interruption?
Sorceress: Lord Nu has requested your services in the throne room.
Astaroth: I see... I'll meet him in a few minutes after this is over. ::Looks back to the arena::
Sorceress: As you wish...
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Post by Book of the Twilight on Sept 3, 2011 22:04:18 GMT -5
::Yami quickly dispatched the demons, piercing one through the chest with one of her transformed hands, then hoisting its body up and slamming it into the other. She swung her second hand and took off both their heads at once. Then she coldly rounded on Aizen. She stabbed with both arms with precise aim for his head, but his hearing allowed him to evade her every move. But she was the more skilled fighter of the two, and that forced him to stay on the defensive without any time to summon another defender. Then she crossed both arms in front of her, putting a blade on either side of him. Then as she swung they changed into whips, coiling tightly around him as she pulled them apart, binding his arms to his side. She turned and pulled, launching the boy into the air over her head and slamming him into the ground. Then with a triumphant grin, she placed her foot over the small of his back. Astaroth clapped her hands:: Astaroth: That was very good sweetie. Take a break for a moment, I'm going to speak with your father. ::Yami nodded, recoiling her whips back into her hands. Astaroth stood to leave, but called over her shoulder:: Astaroth: Oh, and Yami. Remember, Aizen is one of our master's prized possessions. Try not to break him. Yami: ::sighs:: Yes Sissy. Astaroth: Good girl. ::The demoness left the arena, her blue claw-tipped feet making clicking sounds on the flooring. When she reached Nu's chambers, Melanie was already at the door. The tall sorceress made an "after you" motion with her hand:: ::Astaroth entered with Melanie looming behind her:: Astaroth: You wanted to see me? (OOC: How do you like the new pic for Melanie? Oh yes, she will be using that weapon. Just don't know what it's called)
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Post by Nu on Sept 3, 2011 22:15:34 GMT -5
((OOC: looks interesting. I'm not sure what that weapon is, but I think it's a dual bladed glaive))
"I have." he replied. his back facing her before turning around. "This came from our contact in Lindblum a few minutes ago," He presents an invitation. "It's addressed to one Alicia Strauss of Lindblum's Internal Affairs." ::He approaches and hands her the letter::
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Post by Iole on Sept 3, 2011 22:19:01 GMT -5
(OOC: Ooooo a glaive! That sounds sexy!)
Astaroth: Hmm.
::The demoness mused::
Astaroth: Hardly know the woman. What does it say?
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Post by Nu on Sept 3, 2011 22:24:54 GMT -5
"It says this," ::Clears throat:: "Greetings Alicia Strauss, head of Lindblum's Internal Affairs. You are hereby invited to attend the annual Harvest Moon ball of the Kingdom of Doma, hosted this year by Count Dracul Vladimir Sigismund, as a representative of the Lindblum Socialist Republic. There will be music, festivities, and of course a feast. You and your entourage are encouraged to arrive in style. On behalf of Count Sigismund, the Kingdom of Doma welcomes you. And that is what it says."
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Post by Iole on Sept 3, 2011 22:31:13 GMT -5
Astaroth: Ooo a ball in Doma. And here I don't have a thing to wear.
::She stood upright and placed her hand on her hip::
Astaroth: I suppose that was an advantage of getting ourselves that foothold into Gaian politics. I take it this holds interest for you? Otherwise you would have burned that without a second thought.
(OOC: BTW she can take three guests. Yami would be one of course, but who else?)
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Post by Nu on Sept 3, 2011 22:48:48 GMT -5
((OOC: Let's see. There's also Aizen, Fox & Melaine. Or it could be a grunt trying to score points with the big cheese))
"What bothers me is the person hosting this, Dracul Vladimir Sigismund. What you don't know, is that Kamikaze's former master used that name. I sent him in to find out if he is the same, but I lost all contact with him. If he has indeed return, then Kamikaze has joined his former master and this could throw a wrench into my plans. I will not allow some upstart ruler to ruin what has taken me years to prepare. I need you and two others to go in disguised to confirm if it's indeed him."
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Post by Iole on Sept 3, 2011 22:58:00 GMT -5
Astaroth: Rumor has it the Empire's on the move again. If they're involved, there's a good chance some of our old friends may resurface. It wouldn't be like them to let the imperialists in Vector do as they please. The Cetra is still in possession of the Scions is he not?
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Post by Nu on Sept 3, 2011 23:10:49 GMT -5
"Indeed he is. And you're correct, this will draw the heroes out. I know they will not want a repeat of Lindblum, even if it means exposing themselves while they try to keep a low profile."
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Post by Iole on Sept 3, 2011 23:12:16 GMT -5
Astaroth: And what shall you have me do to our masked avenger if he has betrayed us?
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Post by Nu on Sept 3, 2011 23:19:38 GMT -5
"Nothing. I knew he would eventually select his former master over me. But should he attack you or or the others sent with you, you can respond with lethal force, even if it causes his death." Nu replied. "Now you need to make a choice of who's going with you."
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Post by Iole on Sept 3, 2011 23:27:58 GMT -5
(OOC: Taking brief control of Nu here if that's cool. I think you'll appreciate the humor)
Astaroth: Hmm says I can bring up to three guests? Well Yami of course. I can hardly let her out of my sight these days. She's become such a headstrong one. With that in mind I think I'll take Aizen as well. She seems to respond to him. And lastly.... Let me think...
Nu: Who said you would decide all three?
Astaroth: Huh? But you just said--
Nu: I said you would choose who was going with you. I didn't say all. Melanie here shall accompany you as well.
::Both the demon's and the sorceress' eyes went wide::
Melanie & Astaroth: WHAT?!
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Post by Nu on Sept 3, 2011 23:45:14 GMT -5
((OOC: XD I would like to actually see their reactions))
"Fox is not available for this as he is currently at Oeilvert, studying the technology there. I will be too busy studying what we have gathered from both the Order and from what remains of August's notes to be of any help. Our forces, though strong, are currently stretched thin at the moment with other campaigns. Melanie, Yami and Aizen are all I can spare at this time."
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Gideon Lightfeather
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Post by Gideon Lightfeather on Sept 5, 2011 3:07:45 GMT -5
Astaroth: But... look at her! She'll give us away in an instant!
::Astaroth leaned forward again::
Astaroth: I know you have other subordinates you can send. What's the real reason you're sending her? Or do you just enjoy tormenting me?
Melanie: If you think I'm leaving my girls to go trapsing to some soiree full of stuffed shirts with this golden eyed smurf woman, you have another thing coming.
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Post by Nu on Sept 5, 2011 3:19:11 GMT -5
"Astaroth. You know there is no fun in tormenting you. Melanie, this is for your sake. Ever since I have revived you, you have been confined to this palace, it's not healthy. I think you earned some time to yourself. And don't worry about the young ones, the older of your students will take over during that time. This is not up for debate, both of you."
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Gideon Lightfeather
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No matter what world I am on, one thing is always the same; What is good, and what is evil.
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Post by Gideon Lightfeather on Sept 5, 2011 3:28:07 GMT -5
Astaroth & Melanie: But, but, but,...
::The two looked at one another and began to fume::
Both: Fine.
::Melanie folded her arms and leaned her tall frame against the wall of the office. The whole room seemed to shake when she did::
Melanie: But let me ask you this. What about the other reason you revived me. What if the Cetra shows?
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Post by Nu on Sept 5, 2011 15:28:14 GMT -5
"The Cetra is not one to attack unless he's been provoked." He replied. "At most, he'll wonder why you were brought back. But I doubt he'll show there unless his friends get threatened."
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Post by Book of the Twilight on Sept 5, 2011 19:14:50 GMT -5
Melanie: So I'm to do nothing then?
::Astaroth's curiosity peaked at the sound of Melanie's disappointment::
Astaroth: Wait a minute, let me get this straight. You believed he brought you back so you could take on the Cetra?
::Her chuckle was high and cold::
Astaroth: Get this straight sweetheart, not even I'm allowed to touch the Cetra. He was staked as Master Nu's property long ago.
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Post by Guinevere on Sept 5, 2011 22:24:54 GMT -5
::Melanie folded her arms, clearly unhappy at this turn of events. The chance of a strong opponent was something she still yearned for. Astaroth brushed her oil-black hair from her azure face and looked back into the smoldering red eyes of her master::
Astaroth: Well orders are orders. But what should I do if little Yami or Aizen get out of hand?
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Post by Nu on Sept 5, 2011 22:40:44 GMT -5
"If it's simply Aizen, just knock him out. But Yami might be abit of trouble due to her power. But luckily our science division has come up with something. An inhibitor that will keep her from using her transformation power for a designated time. Don't be alarmed Astaroth, it can also be turned off incase she needs access to her powers right away. It's works by a remote that's shaped like a phone as not to arouse suspicion. The device will fit on her left arm, much like a bracelet. I have already informed Yami of it sometime ago and she did put up a fuss at first before she agreed. She's to only wear it while outside the palace walls."
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