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The Daughters of the Secret Veil

Zalamauhn Arukka opened the door slowly then stepped into the erie house looking around as he gazed around. The atmosphere was heavy and dark, it felt as if something was pressing against him with each breath he took. "Hello, I-is anyone here? I was told to seek this place out." He spoke out as his voice was shakey at first due to the pressure of the atmosphere this place was giving off for him.
A dark-robed figure stood before the unnamed stranger. Her dark, intimidating silhouette contrasts with the bright, beautiful light shining from the blue windows on the farthest wall. From the doorway, one could see the dark-robed figure flipping through various journal pages with her red gloves. She paused when the stranger's voice echoed in the tiny room, closing the journal and not saying a word.

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Zalamauhn Arukka had a lump in his throat formed when the mysterious woman floated towards him and spoke at him. This woman's voice appeared rough but it wasn't her voice that caused him some erie feeling, it was the way she just floated over without touching the floor. He leaned in close to speak to her. "I was told you people could assist with me learning more about communing with the dead."
As the xaela leaned in to speak to her, Ceana's porcelain features twisted into a cruel smile. She lifted her hand to the man's throat and wrapped her delicately gloved fingers around it, leaving her thumb to gently press into his adam's apple, "Why is it that you stupid mortals keep interrupting me every fucking night? I've already fed one of you to Mina, but not even Mina has a hunger large enough to rid me of you stupid pests." Ceana slowly lifted the man up to the tips of his toes before pulling him closer to look at him.

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Zalamauhn Arukka eyes widden as he was surprised by this woman's strength and lifted up by only his tip toes where touching the floor. He had to think fast, so he just mustered all his courage decided to bark back. "Excuse me!? Who the fuck gave you the right lift me up like this? More so call me a fucking stupid mortal? Yes I am mortal but I not by far stupid!" He took her wrist and then leaned into her as if he was taunting her like 'Do you worst. Zalamauhn Arukka flashed his teeth at her, at her. "I am looking to control the undead that I can summon bitch! If you can't help then either help me or get ready to join my army of the damned." Ceana Ramsay's cowl slid down her silky black hair when the xaela pressed his weight into her arm, revealing her porcelain skin and blood-stained lips for the first time. The man before her knocked her off balance. He was a striking resemblance to a prior voidsent that was very special to her. When she thought she had control of herself, his determination knocked her wobbly again, making it hard for Ceana to take control of the situation. The vampire smiled sweetly and gently set him down on his feet once more. She turned her back to him, removing her red gloves, and spoke freely, "I suppose I could give you access to a special grimoire we have, but you have to show you are worthy of our time.

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Zalamauhn Arukka tilted his head and rubbed his neck where the woman's hand was just at. "Good." Was all he said as he was rather aggravated at the woman at this point. He was rather impressed by her sudden beauty with soon as her hood vanished from her face. "Please lead the way. Ceana Ramsay couldn't help but laugh when she heard the audacity of the man's suggestion, " A Ho ho ho hoooo, a ha ha, no. You have to bring us a sacrifice first. When you get us one, I will let you use our grimoire. The offering has to be a special one, though. A beautiful woman that stirs lust in your loins. Zalamauhn Arukka lets out a disappointed sigh. "A sacrifice huh?" He looks away from the woman shaking his head as he was fresh out of sacrifices at the time. "Sadly I am out of sacrifices at the moment." He said with a chuckle. Ceana Ramsay smirked up at the man, letting her scarlet eyes communicate the intensity of her anger instead of the usual violence, "Then... go fetch one. Or, I will feed you to Lynette and let her play games with your corpse before we sacrifice your leftover aether back into the land.

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First Hunt

Zalamauhn Arukka entered from lower La Noscea, his robe is drentched from running through the rivers of the plains of La Noscea. He then sighed when he spotted a rather attractive Roe which caught his attention. He then pulled out a small note pad then made a notation. 'Limsa seems like the best place to find a suitable candidate.' He said under his breathe. Clara felt her stomach grumble, blushing in embarrassment. "Ugh....I've just GOT to get something to eat! If only I was better familiar with Limsa. It always feels like a maze here, and I end up getting lost looking for the simplest things. Arrgh! I heard two people saying something about a ..Bis-marck..cafe...outside here somewhere and serving great seafood...but gods only knows where that is. Oh dearie..." She sighs, looking around. Zalamauhn Arukka began to approach the woman slowly ensuring that he did not startle her, he spoke up in a kind manner. "Excuse me miss, I couldn't help but to over hear your desire to eat and was wondering if I may escort you to this cafe and maybe possibly enjoy a meal together?" He starred into her eyes with his white hues smiling softly.

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Clara Ambersoft's eyes widen in pleasant shock at the words of the stranger. "Well bless my seawolfen soul! How very kind of you! I\ll immediately confess I'm a fish out of water in this fine maze of a city, so a guiding hand is MOST welcome. By chance..are..you familiar with the..Bis..Mark...if I'm pronouncing that correctly? I hear they have exceptional seafood dishes there! Would you care to join me...provided you know the way that is, hehe.."
Zalamauhn Arukka chuckled softly as this beauty confessed her confusion of this city. "Well, I'll be honest myself, I too am lost within these walls too I think I over heard once of the townsfolk mention it was due north that is all I know. Yet if we follow the scent of fresh cooked food I am sure we can't veer off." He gazed deeply into those pinkish hues with a soft smile.
Clara Ambersoft's eyes widen in pleasant shock at the words of the stranger. "Well bless my seawolfen soul! How very kind of you! I\ll immediately confess I'm a fish out of water in this fine maze of a city, so a guiding hand is MOST welcome. By chance..are..you familiar with the..Bis..Mark...if I'm pronouncing that correctly? I hear they have exceptional seafood dishes there! Would you care to join me...provided you know the way that is, hehe.."
Zalamauhn Arukka chuckled softly as this beauty confessed her confusion of this city. "Well, I'll be honest myself, I too am lost within these walls too I think I over heard once of the townsfolk mention it was due north that is all I know. Yet if we follow the scent of fresh cooked food I am sure we can't veer off." He gazed deeply into those pinkish hues with a soft smile. Clara Ambersoft lets out a gentle melodious chuckle. "Well! Two strangers taking in the seabreeze in search of a decent meal! I'd say thats a worthy enough endeavor!" She extends her hand to her cloaked friend. "If the scents I'm smelling are indeed true, its most certainly north!" Hand in hand, the two set off for the Bismarck Cafe.

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Zalamauhn Arukka smiles.
Clara Ambersoft: "Ah HA! I see it! Come, my friend!"
Belial Silvermane: Welcome to the Bismark, shall I show you to your seats? Clara Ambersoft bows courteously to Belial Silvermane. Zalamauhn Arukka bows courteously to Belial Silvermane. Belial Silvermane, "you can take any table you desre good sir." Belial Silvermane bows courteously to Zalamauhn Arukka. Clara Ambersoft: "How very kind of you! Please! Would these here be ok?" Belial Silvermane bows courteously to Clara Ambersoft. ]Belial Silvermane: of course. Zalamauhn Arukka: "Thank you sir, we were thinking of this table here." Belial Silvermane: anyfree table is for your choosng! Belial Silvermane: let me offer you our ishgardian bread whle you decide on the menu. Clara Ambersoft smiles warmly at Belial Silvermane. "First time here. Might you suggest anything tasty? Preferably seafood of course hehe!"
Zalamauhn Arukka: "Thank you so much." Clara Ambersoft nods to Belial Silvermane. "Aaaah..thank you very much!" Belial Silvermane: had to become a knght myslef in order to get that recipe. Be back in a minute
Belial Silvermane dozes off quietly then quickly wakes up. "frggng hangover .....hic ...." Zalamauhn Arukka looked over the menu a bit, trying to decide on what to order. "Hmm, quite a bit to chose from have you decided upoin anything?" He looked up from the menu. Belial approached the table, " hello again fine costumers, shall I take your order or would you like a few more minutes? Zalamauhn Arukka: "Is there anything you'd reccommend sir?" Amber Clarasoft puts her finger to her lips. "Hmmm....the Seamen's Surprise...l-looks good" She tries not to giggle at the title. "Salt water Cod broiled to perfection, then smothered in a luscious Rolanberry sauce and served with chips. Sounds good to me." She gazes affectionately over at her cloaked companion. "And you??" Belial Silvermane: tree toad leggings are one of our famous dishes we also have grilled dodo and grilled fish Belial Silvermane: salad is also a fine option. The lady has good taste. Clara Ambersoft laughs at Belial Silvermane, "Oooh..I'm just hungry as a bear is all hehe.." Belial Silvermane dances sprightly for Clara Ambersoft and agrees wholeheartedly with her. Zalamauhn Arukka: "Well, I'll have what she's having then." he laughs. Clara Ambersoft nods to Zalamauhn Arukka and he smiles back at her.

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Amber Clarasoft grins mischievously at Zalamauhn Arukka. "So stranger! What's your story? What brings you to this fair city of sea and sky??" Zalamauhn Arukka smirked as he leaned foward, "Well, I am just seeking a beautiful jewel you see one that will assist me in attaining a power that I seek." His smirk slowly twisted into a devious grin, as he gazed into her eyes. "What about yourself?" Amber Clarasoft finds herself dazzled by the mystery of Zala's words, compounded with the secrecy his cloak gives off, making her secretly curious to explore him. "M-me? Oh...I\m just a humble school teacher. Its been a while since I've had an off night from preparing lesson plans for the wee ones. Felt it would be good to get out a bit and get into some...good clean fun.." As she says this, she runs the tip of her index finger over the hooded man;s hand in playfully sensuous fashion. Belial Silvermane: here my lords, just top qualty as expected from the Bismark. Amber Clarasoft speaks, "Oh my..this looks amazing! Thanks so much chef!" Zalamauhn Arukka looked at the food that was brought to him and smiled. "Looks delicious doesn't it?" He then pulled out a small container from his cloak then placed it on the table and added a few pinches to his own food. "Would you like some? It'll enhance the your food, think of it as like an upgraded salt." He looked at her with a soft smile. Amber Clarasoft shrugs. "Heh..why not? It seems the perfect night to try new things, aaand as they say, ye only live once, no?" Merrily, she sprinkles the small bottle over her fish generously, after which, picking up her knife and fork, she surgically slices off a piece of cod. Baptizing it in the rich rolanberry sauce, she gives it a twirl then puts it to her lips. Her eyes immediately widen. "Saaaaay..thats pretty good seasoning!"

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Clara Ambersoft falls asleep beside Zalamauhn Arukka. Clara Ambersoft shakes her head! Zalamauhn Arukka began to notice that she began to get a little slow in her speech and her noticing that her eyes are growing heavy. "Are you feeling well dear?" Clara Ambersoft feels a full blush appear over her fair cheeks. "M-me? W-why yes, certainly! Its...j-just...zz..the air and seabreeze...f-feel..so..calm.." She feels her eyes cdlose completely but shakes it off one more time. "Um..I..pray you will excuse me for JUST a sec..I think a quick splash or two from the sink in the ladies room will....do..m-me wonders.." She gets up, smiles at Zala, takes two steps...then drops..
Clara Ambersoft staggers. Zalamauhn Arukka grins to himself. 'Now the question of how to lug this beauty back to the house...' he asked himself as he stood up, then walked over and looked down at the woman laying on the floor. Zalamauhn Arukka: "Why Limsa of all places? So far from the house in Ishgard..." Clara Ambersoft snores. "MmmZZzzZ...w-what're you doi.... N-nooo...put that thing away..I'm...ZZzzZZZ n-not that kinda girl...Zzzz O-Ok..m-maybe just a litt..zzzz"

First Hunt

ARRIVES AT HOUSE IN ISHGARD
travelled under the shadows of the night to maintain secrecy

Zalamauhn Arukka: "Alright bitch, I'm here with my catch." Ceana Ramsay: The vampire lowers her cowl and rolls her red eyes as she spins, "I'm not accustomed to worms speaking. Did you say something important?" The pale elezen looked at the xaela's feet and saw his catch, "Oh... you like them big?" Rolled his eyes as the 'bitch' spoke to him. "I'm not accustom to bitches speaking either but here we are." Scoffed as he looked down at his catch, "What can I say, my mother raised a mountain climber. Ceana Ramsay slaps Zalamauhn, and grips his lips between her claws, "LISTEN BEAST! IF I WANTED YOU TO SPEAK, I WOULD ASK FOR IT!" The vampire used her other hand to rip the cowl from Zalamauhn's head, and pulled him closer for her to rip her fangs into his neck. Zalamauhn Arukka wasn't afraid of death, has seen the otherside even commuincated with them, so if this is how he goes so be it but he wasn't about to let some one treat him like he's lower than dirt after he's worked his ass off hauling around this mountain of a woman. His eyes narrowed as he starred deep into her red hues, lips curled best they could into a crooked grin and in broken common between her claws. "You need me and you know it." Ceana Ramsay felt all her rage boil deep inside as she bit down and ground her teeth. The woman shoved him backward slightly, taking care not to damage his mouth, "I will show you where to put her." Ceana led forward and opened the door to the summoning room. " Welcome to the daughters of the secret veil. I am Mother Ceana." The pale elezen tossed back her head and laughed before saying, " I guess that makes you the bastard of the secret veil?"
they go into summoning room and Zala ties down the offering.

Hubris

Ceana Ramsay sits, poised with her legs crossed, cleaning her nails. The stillness is relaxing... until.... ".....STOP HOPPING AROUND, ARE YOU AN IDIOT AND UNABLE TO MAINTAIN COMPOSURE?"
Mina Thorn looks disapprovingly down at Mother Ceana from her new elevated height. She waves a hand in her direction dismissively. "Mina needs a perch." She winks and giggles. Ceana Ramsay watches as Mina makes herself comfortable from above. After her movements cease, the vampire asks, "How are you settling into this world? I hope you are finding it enjoyable?"
[19:24]Nari Nulah gestures towards the bar. "Feel free to sit at the bar if you like, or take a seat at on of the tables." Mina Thorn frowns. "Way better than that other place, that's for sure. I smell someone new..." Her tail flicks back and forth in excitement. Ceana Ramsay watches a tall, dark, hansome aura male walk behind Nari, "He smells sturdy." Ceana is careful to keep her voice low enough the mortal doesnt hear, and she asks Mina, "Should we go play?" Morahkiev DotharlBehemoth sits down. He leans back, but doesn't quite relax. Drumming his fingers on the table. Mina Thorn nods emphatically, jumping down from her perch. Nari Nulah gives a short bow towards the guest. "I'll retrieve one of the others to attend to you. I'm afraid I don't know much about tending a bar, myself. I hope you enjoy your stay, Mr...?" Ceana Ramsay swishes her hips as she trots down the stairs. The doors slam open, and she makes her way to the table with Nari and the unnambed guest, "No need, Nari. Mina and I are going to have fun with this one..." Nari Nulah quickly bows, smiling at Ceana. "Of course, I'll leave him to you two." Morahkiev DotharlBehemoth: "Morahkiev Lunadrai-- but I often go my clan name Dotharl--" He freezes as he feels two sets of hungry eyes on him.
[19:28]Heat Vallgheist blinks, waking up from her snooze. "OOOh....did I fall asleep? Mmm...must be from my lack of fresh aether..." Mina Thorn saunters up to the tall dragon man and leans over, one elbow propping up her head, on the table. "Hello there, I'm Mina and I gotta say, you smell great. Like... rocks... and... sun." Morahkiev DotharlBehemoth: "Pardon?-" He turns, moving around. "Good evening, ladies, how can I help you?" Nari Nulah overhears Heat. "Excuse me, miss Heat. Did you say something about aether? I'd be willing to part with some in exchange for your assistance with an experiment. Heat Vallgheist raises a brow at Nari. "You're offering me yours as a snack for services rendered?" Zalamauhn Arukka walks out of the library with a stack of tomes and a floating Atomos behind him then casually walks into the summoning room. Nari Nulah nods. "I have plenty to spare, and it's not hard to replenish it. Having a voidsent assisting me would be worth the price." Ceana practices her expressions behind the man's back until she finds one she thinks suits the situation. She giggles in a calculatedly flirtatious tone and leads around the table. Her fingers linger and trace across the chair's head rest, and down the man's shoulder and arm until she lead herself to the chair across from him. Heat Vallgheist grumbles. "And here I was content to just be lazy." She gets up. "Fine...lead the way." Morahkiev DotharlBehemoth notes Ceana's finger traveling down his arm. "...I.. travel often in the wilds, hence the sun and earth--" He replies to Mina, and then turns his eyes to Ceana across from him. "...I am to presume I'm not here to be served another drink," he says with a low, cautious tone. Mina Thorn gets in close to the man's face, able to more scrutinize his features. She makes note of the cautious eyes as well as his horns, curving around his head and leading to a more intimidating look. "You look like you've seen your fair share of adventure, and yet you speak softly. You're so interesting!" Her eyes glint as she springs back up, hopping in place and smiling from ear to ear. She takes a seat between Ceana and the man. The pale elezen slowly crosses her legs, taking care to show them off to the aura before she clasps her gloved hands in her lap, "Oh, I think men use a soft voice when speaking to women they think are attractive?" Ceana's red lips twisted into a smug smirk, the smile traveling to her vermillion eyes, "Sir, do you think Mina is attractive?"
Morahkiev DotharlBehemoth: "I don't like standing out too much unless I have to." He replies to Mina. And to Ceana, "And perhaps. It depends on the woman I'm trying to attract..." His gaze follows the pale flesh of her legs before he looks back up and over to Mina. "I mean... without being too forward, of course."
<Zalamauhn Arukka> "A loud yell could be heard coming from the summoning room."
[7:57 PM]
Nari Nulah stops in her tracks, her attention grabbed by a loud noise from the halls of the manor. "U-uh, Heat? Was that a scream...?"
Ceana Ramsay coughs, and quietly stands up and pulls back her chair, "Apologies, I should check what that is..." Nari Nulah follows her gaze, frowning. "Should we go check that out?" Morahkiev DotharlBehemoth jolts up, his hand going to a knife tucked into his belt. All the daughters, and the mysterious stranger run to the summoning room where the scream was heard from. Zalamauhn Arukka as he screamed loudly, he looked back to see the sisters and Ceana rush to his rescue in order to try and save him. The large hand's grip around his waist tightened as it pulled harder, Zala's hands gripped the sides of the Atotmos' mouth hoping to gain some leverage, to buy some sort of time as they used their powers to hopfully saved him. Yet the Voidsent's power was too great for them as he was too far into the void and the rest of the voidsent's was now tugging and pulling on him now. Heat Vallgheist ,seeing Zala being sucked in whole, stifles the giggle coming from her throat, and rushes forward, grasping his hand. Flashing a look backwards, she glances at the sisters, as well as the mysterious newcomer for help. "Nnnnghh! Hurry! Our beloved lord of Penis is getting dragged into the void! Not good!" Mina Thorn rushes in behind Heat, pouncing up onto her shoulders and grabbing at Zala's arm. She grips what she can and digs her claws in, feeling them reach bone as she scrambles for grip. She braces herself on Heat's shoulders and pulls with all her might, the combined effort bringing Zala's forearm back out of the void. She shivers at the cold, sucking nothingness that gulps at her very being. Mina Thorn rushes in behind Heat, pouncing up onto her shoulders and grabbing at Zala's arm. She grips what she can and digs her claws in, feeling them reach bone as she scrambles for grip. She braces herself on Heat's shoulders and pulls with all her might, the combined effort bringing Zala's forearm back out of the void. She shivers at the cold, sucking nothingness that gulps at her very being. Ceana Ramsay rips her gloves off as she enters the room. Her eyes widen with horror as she sees Zala's pathetic, pleading face turn pale with dread. Time seems to slow as Heat and Mina's bodies move to grasp the mortal's hands before he is dragged into the void by another voidsent. Without thinking, Ceana grabs Nari and begins yelling, hoping the moon miqote can hear her over the loud, sucking of aether from the room, "SEEAAALL TTHHEE PPOORRTTALLL NNAARRIII!!!" Nari Nulah pulls her staff from her back, channeling aether into it. She directs the aether at the portal, hoping to close it, or at least stop it from expanding. Visually, nothing changes and Nari looks at Ceana, panicking. "I don't think I can!" Out of desperation, she runs over to Heat, wrapping her arms around her waist and pulling, trying to help retrieve Zala. Morahkiev DotharlBehemoth immediately jumps to action... everyone was rushing for his hand... but it was too fast. Zala was slipping away too fast and the void portal had the potential of swallowing the room. He suddenly stretched out his arms, and dark aether started swirling as he tried to make out an incantation to close the portal. He didn't normally like betraying this talent, but... it was a matter of urgency. Eyes set to the necrologos. A strange symbol of crimson flashed across his visage as he shouted his- words of summoning towards the swirling chaos. "I'm holding it open!!!" He shouts for a moment. "But I am trying to find the way to close it-- COME BACK TO US!" He shouts. "Don't give in!!" Hoping his words would get through to Zala...

Hubris

Zalamauhn Arukka see's everyone attempting to free him, but knowing it's too late for him. He smiled then released his grip from the sides of the Atomos' mouth then looked up to those holding on to him. "Let go, no need to get dragged in with me. I'll be fine. I'm the Penis of power after all!" He said trying to hold back tears in his eyes and forcing a smile forward through the pain he was experiencing. "I'll remember you all while I am over there, please seal the gate now. Seal it now!"
Heat Vallgheist bares her fangs, angered at Zala's words, knowing the nightmares yet to define his every moment existance, drawing , as welll, upon the fact that it was he who had a hand (..or penis?) in pulling her back from the very abyss he's headed into. Her hands slack at his arm, and her eyes close. "...may your deaths be quick and painless Lord Zala. Perhaps we will meet again. Fate is funny." Mina Thorn releases her grip on Zala's arm as Heat does, more worried about being sucked into the void as well. She jumps down behind Heat's larger form to shield herself from that nagging, beckoning maw... "Idiot..." she murmurs to herself. She closes her eyes for a moment as she shudders, feeling herself still drawn into the abyss. She taps Heat. "We need to GO. Ceana Ramsay reaches her arm out to catch Nari before she goes to Heat, grasping the air as the little miqote runs off to danger. The fury built up inside of Ceana's twisted heart, and she began yelling degradating profanities at Zala as she grabbed his wrist. She jumped up, placing a foot on either side of the atomos' mouth, and began to pull him out of the portal. Her left hand clawed into the pink floating terd's skull as she yelled with all her might, managing to pull Zala's left arm to his elbow. Nari Nulah stumbles backwards as Heat lets go, falling to the floor. She looks on in shock as Zala continue being dragged in, even as Ceana attempts to pull him free.
Morahkiev DotharlBehemoth grimaced in pain, growling as he started pulling the portal back together with a great act of tenacity. His dark hair swirling and the symbol on his face glowing brighter red... he was struggling with the feat, falling to one knee as he growled those forbidden words and clawed at the air, deep violet glowing through his arms and blistering his skin. "There's going to be a shockwave when it closes... find cover!!" The aetheric winds buffeting at his body--
Morahkiev DotharlBehemoth: "My ladies, you must get to safety!" He shouted to Ceana, Nari, Heat and Mina. "I won't let this realm devour you!" Zalamauhn Arukka saw the gate closed before his very eyes with that his left arm with it on the otherside. He was still held by the large void beast, but he cared not at that very moment. "THAT BITCH!!!! SHE SEVERED MY LEFT FUCKING ARM!!!! WHAT THE FUCK! I AM FUCKING LEFT HANDED! HOW THE FUCK AM I GOING TO JERK MYSELF OFF NOW!? WHAT THE FUCK!!! OHH I AM GOING TO GET OUT OF THIS MESS AND FUCK THAT BITCH UP SOOOOOO MUCH!!!! FUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK THAT BITCH!!!! Zalamauhn Arukka slowly coming to the realization that he was surrounded by twenty or so voidsent all variying in strength. While he was a tasty mortal with an arm that was slowly being amputated. Heat Vallgheist ,heeding Mora's advice, immediately pushes Mina back behind herself beside nari and invokes the defensive properties of Surecast upon herself, bracing her feet, even as her hands grab onto Mother Ceana's sides to retract her from the maw's mouth! Mina Thorn huddles closely behind Heat, pulling Nari in as well. She shivers uncontrollably, not from cold, and takes some measure of comfort in Nari's warmth, nestling in. Fear takes over as she trembles, desperate to shield herself from the void. She cries out as she feels it beckon, losing herself to fear for a moment. "Make it stop, make it stop, make it stop..." Ceana continues to pull as hard as she can, screaming with everything she has to try her best to free the arrogant voidsent summoner from falling on his sword. She feels Heat's hand wrap around her tiny waist and pulls away, trying her best to steal her prize from the maws of the atomos. She heard the xaela stranger shout in the distance, struggled to comprehend his words, and chose to ignore them as she used all her might to maintain her grip on Zala's wrist.
Nari Nulah presses close to Mina, beginning to shiver herself. The feeling coming the portal filled her with more dread than she'd ever felt. Wrapping her arms around Mina, she closes her eyes, waiting and hoping for it to end. Morahkiev dotharl "You can't save him! You have to get away from the portal, my lady!" He shouts, his body buckling. He gasps for breath, now seeking to push the Atomos back into the void so he can fully shut the 'doors.'
..Let go of him! Or his arm will be--" He grimaces... there was no time left, and his ability to handle this dark aether was wavering. Morahkiev DotharlBehemoth: was forced to bring his arms together and the portal slammed shut... not before blasting outward in a wave of purple energy and ejecting the Atomos into the room. Zalamauhn Arukka as flung back into the void this shockwave caused the voidsent around him become stunned and fly away from him. He stood up, arm some how not bleeding as the sealing of the gate cauterized his wound which was odd but he wasn't about to question it as he began to run and seek shelter. It wouldn't be long before he would be found, or worse his aether altered. His best option would be to hold out till his own aether altered so that he didn't get devoured so that he could in turn devour. Zalamauhn Arukka ran more and more as he looked for a place to hide using what he learned of the Thirteenth to fight off would be attackers and hide his aether best he could. Till his time came. Heat Vallgheist ,regaining her stance from the force of the blast, exhales deeply, then shakes her head. Her eyes close as she gazes at where Zala was but a moment ago. "How weak we are. Frailest mortal, century old voidsent. all made equal upon arival in that last and most terrible of valleys which all roads are inevitably doomed to lead to." She shakes her head and turns away for the door.
Mina Thorn sobs as the portal breaks, the atomos left behind in its place. She falls out of Nari's grasp to the floor before jumping up and running for the door as fast as she can, on all fours. She doesn't stop to say goodbye on the way out, wanting to put as much distance between herself and the room as possible.
Ceana Ramsay was knocked back on her ass. All she could do was sit there in anger, looking at the severed hand. It was all they had to remember the man by. She recalled Creanise's words, and decided she should be the one to keep onto the remnants of the past voidsent summoner. Nari Nulah stands shakily, doing her best not to hyperventilate as she stares at the spot where Zala once was. At a loss for words, she simply turns towards the door, slowly making her way out of the room. Ceana Ramsay was knocked back on her ass. All she could do was sit there in anger, looking at the severed hand. It was all they had to remember the man by. She recalled Creanise's words, and decided she should be the one to keep onto the remnants of the past voidsent summoner. Morahkiev DotharlBehemoth collapses upon the floor as the portal seals and fades out of sight. The red symbol on Mora's face has disappeared, and he is kneeling on the floor with aether burns all over his body, especially his arms and hands. He is gasping for breath, staring blankly ahead. "...Is everyone... all right?..." Zalamauhn Arukka wiggles his dead body towards the door. Ceana Ramsay looked over to the xaela, realizing a stranger had witnessed everything they kept secret. The vampire cooly stood up, and grabbed the aura male by the collar, dragging him across the floor before he had time to gather his thoughts. Heat Vallgheist turns back to Mora. "For what its worth...thanks for your help Mora. Twas actually quite noble of you to stick your neck out for a stranger like that." Morahkiev DotharlBehemoth nods to Heat. "I... I definitely try to help those in need--I'm glad I could assist." He smiles up towards Heat... up until the point where he felt Ceana's hand grip his collar. He was too weak to resist. "My lady? What are you--" Morahkiev DotharlBehemoth is fairly unceremoniously dragged across the floor. Ceana Ramsay ignores the mortal's words, and drags him into the prison.
Morahkiev DotharlBehemoth: "My lady, you need not do this--we can talk it out!" Ceana Ramsay mercilessly continues to drag the man with her right hand on his collar, her left hand with Zala's arm still twitching in her cold hand.
Morahkiev DotharlBehemoth: "...Please, I... I know I saw some suspicious things, but you have nothing to fear from me-" He is unusually weak from all of the casting earlier, though he tries to wrench her arm off of him--and fails.
Heat Vallgheist approaches. "..in his defense, he DID attempt to assist us. "
Ceana Ramsay tosses Mora into a cell and slams the door shut, smiling as she hear the lock latch.
Morahkiev DotharlBehemoth sighs, grasping onto the bars for dear life. "I... Just helped you from getting swallowed by the void." Morahkiev DotharlBehemoth: "I could help you in other ways." Heat Vallgheist gazes at Mora. "Don't sweat it. The bars are temporary. Utilize the time to collect yourself. Youve seen a lot for one day that needs to be proccessed..so consider this a bit of a dark respite."
Morahkiev DotharlBehemoth sighs and sits down with his back to the bars. "...So what now?"
Ceana Ramsay stays quietly, maintaining her icy composure while she watches the stranger's every micro emotion twitch on his face. She brings her index finger to her lips, motioning for Heat to stay silent, and then turns to leave the mortal alone in his cage.