Void Rift (rp) - Intermission

"That was a bit informal. You were stuck to a wall, I was a totem."

 

"I wasn't stuck to the wall, the Machine was stuck to me. Still, I suppose we can catch up later, lest I busy myself with trophy hunters."

 

"Fine then." I head over to Ragnyon, my hand inside my cloak. "You know who I am, do you not?" I ask her.

 

"Uh... I don't usually remember by clothing..."

 

I extend my hand. "Pleasure to meet you then, Ragnyon."

 

"How do you know my name...?"
She's hesitant to accept it. Sgavrinn seems wary of you.

 

"I wasn't there. Hythania?"
"I'm not sure, but I they must have something to do with that girl."
"It sort of cloned me, so maybe it was examining us to see which of us it wanted to clone?"

 

"A clone? Is it friendly... or at least, not out for our blood?"

 

OOC: What?

A vine suddenly grabs Abigail by the waist, pulling her away and toward the ground. The vine leaves her in front of Myria, who jams her scythe into the ground over Abigail; a pair of wooden hands hold it in place.

"Artemis, why didn't you try to stop you friend?" Myria asks.

"Well, I, uh....sorry, mother." Artemis apologises.

Myria looks up at Ruby, "What did she do to you?" Myria asks, concerned.

Abigail struggles to get free from under the scythe.

 

"She's angered by the fact I read her mind. I said out loud that part of her is plotting to kill me, but that only bothered her. She got furious when I said out loud part of her wanted to get rid of Rineth, Ihra's caretaker who more recently died."

She turns to Abigail.
"Sorry sweetie, can't do anything about my element."
Lava is conjured in her hands, then dispelled.

Her horns are flickering in certain patterns. They're easily as long as she is tall. Her wings aren't used for flight; she seems to use magic for that.

 

"Well, I should punish her as we punish the older guardians when they misbehave." Myria says.

"Let me go!" Abigail screams.

Vines wrap around Abigail's arms and legs, and Myria retrieves her scythe. The vines grow from the ground, holding Abigail up. Abigail struggles to get free.

"Do not struggle, it will make this hurt a whole lot less." Myria says, approaching Abigail; who glares at her. Myria suddenly bites Abigail's neck, and Abigail's expression turns to pure terror.

Artemis, Katie and I look in shock. Stephanie just sips her lemonade.

 

"Katie, Artemis, Aj, I know you won't forgive me for a bad first impression. I suppose I'll have to help you from the sidelines?"

 

"Well...I guess I could forgive you." Katie says.

"Try not to be too close to Abigail. I don't think she likes you too much."

Myria eventually pulls away from Abigail, and she falls to the ground as soon as she's released.

I run over; lava dripping from my black shorts.

"What the hell is wrong with you!?" I ask, picking up Abigail in both arms.

"She'd tried to hurt Ruby. A punishment was in order so she would learn to not do it again." Myria says in a stern tone.

"A-Aj, I c-can't move..." Abigail says weakly, tears running down her face. Her entire body looks paler.

"She's not a child! You could have just told her off!" I shout.

"She was acting like one." Myria replies, keeping her voice at a low, assertive level.

Myria looks toward Abigail, "The reason you can't move is because I paralysed you. It'll wear off in time, but while you're paralysed, think about what you've done. You do not try to hurt Ruby, or anyone else." Myria says sternly.

More tears run down Abigail's face; she still seems terrified.

 

"Selective cloaking; she cannot see me. You can. She can still hear me, but I can't do anything about that.

Well, I could, but it'd make communication more difficult. Also, Aj, I altered my null-field for you. You'll be able to change forms around me."

She smiles a bit.
"I wasn't born with all this power. Serving a god has benefits given time."
She descends, levitating about a foot off the ground.

Abigail's paralysis is removed.

 

Abigail hugs onto me as soon as she can move again, terrified of Myria.

"Thanks for that," I say to Ruby, "I'll need to change forms if we run into enemies."

"Ruby, why did you remove her paralysis? I paralysed her so she couldn't harm you, or anyone else." Myria asks, confused.

 

"I'm not worried about her harming me - yet. Abigail is a capable fighter; disabling her would marginally weaken her group. I do appreciate you relieving me from holding back."

 

"Alright, I trust your decision." Myria says.

Abigail shakes out of fear in my arms, "C-Can we go b-back to the la-lava pool?" Abigail says through tears.

"Alright, we can go back." I say, carrying Abigail back. Myria shakes her head, disappointed.

Abigail and I return the the lava pool, and Abigail dives under.

 

"I'm sorry Aj. There are parts of having power that are... less than desireable." She says telepathically, regret in her voice.

"She needs to relax after that. Don't worry about her, Myria."

 

"I know lots of things." I turn to Sgavrinn. "Still doing well, I see?"

 

"That's... Unsettling."

Sgavrinn looks at you nervously.