[20:00] <01@DeathStar> Reality Day: 76. Late night/early morning
[20:00] <01@DeathStar> Location: Lenneth's Pad
[20:01] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl, having show up at some point during the night while most were asleep, leans against a wall with Lemon, staring at nothing in particular, peering out a window as she waits for the morning to arrive. Lemon snoozes beside her quietly.
[20:02] <01Kit> <Key> Cherry Lemonade..!
[20:02] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl shifts her gaze toward Key a fraction, not looking in a good mood.
[20:02] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole is in some random place, snoozing.
[20:03] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane is leaned up against a corner, arms crossed and eyes closed.
[20:03] <01Kit> 6Key frowns slightly, then moves to pass Cheryl and sit outside.
[20:03] <01Dias`> 6Dias steps out of a side room, wide awake.
[20:04] <01@DeathStar> 6* A figure stands out in the darkness, facing the house. Lenneth moves out of her room. "Everyone must wake up now."
[20:04] <01Kit> 6Key tilts her head at the figure, then pauses before forming Amaterasu in her left hand, squinting.
06[20:04] * 01Raquel opens her eyes slowly, plling herself to her feet, "...what...?"
[20:04] <01Dias`> 6Dias looks over at Lenneth. 1"I...Alright?" 6He moves off to wake up X
[20:04] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane's eyes flutter for a moment, then he peers around.
[20:05] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes Lenneth, then shakes Lemon. Lenneth peers at them all. "Hrist is here; I do not believe that is a good sign. You all must leave here now."
[20:05] <01Dias`> 6Dias kneels down and nudges X. 1"Time to get up, we need to get moving."
[20:05] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole snorts a bit, then shifts himself to roll, falling off the back of the couch.
[20:05] <01@DeathStar> 6* X shifts, eyeing Dias, then gets to her feet.
[20:06] <01Kit> <Key> Are you false goddess like Key, too?
[20:06] <01Dias`> 6Dias stands up and looks at Lenneth. 1"Who's Wrist?"
[20:06] <01@DeathStar> 6* The dark valkyrie ignores Key, and begins walking toward the house.
[20:06] <01Kit> <Key> If not friend, can't let near!
[20:07] <01@DeathStar> <Lenneth> My fellow sister valkyrie. If she is here, then Odin must have sent her.
[20:07] <01Dias`> <Dias> What about us taking on that trial?
[20:07] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane pushes himself to his feet. 1You cannot appeal for us?
06[20:07] * 01Raquel gathers her things quickly, "...a... alright. Where do we go?" She's still waking up
[20:08] <01@DeathStar> <Lenneth> I cannot appeal, no - if Hrist is here, she is under orders from Odin himself. And since I do not know what those orders are - it would be best if she did not find you here.
[20:08] <01@DeathStar> 6* The woman ignores Key completely, going to pass her
[20:08] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole pushes himself up, rubbing his head. 1P...point the way out. 6He says slowly.
[20:08] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... Chii. 6* She mutters darkly.
[20:08] <01Dias`> 6Dias rubs the back of his head then looks at Cheryl and Lemon then smacks his head.
[20:09] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl rises, lifting Lemon up. Lenneth hands Kane a map to the trial location
[20:09] <01Dias`> <Dias> Do you have a back way, Lenneth?
[20:09] <01Kit> 6Key goes to move between her and the house, tensing slightly, but not yet drawing, since she has quite the reach with the long blade.
[20:09] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane takes it and nods slightly. 1Thank you very much.
[20:09] <01@DeathStar> <Lenneth> I am sure you can open one of the windows and exit it
[20:09] <01Kit> <Key> W-Wait!
[20:09] <01Dias`> <Dias> I'm good at opening windows. 6He moves for one near the back and pops it open
[20:09] <01@DeathStar> 6* Hrist keeps walking toward the door, only ten feet from it now
[20:10] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole gives a big thumbs up and moves to the window, peering out to make sure no one is watching before shifting it open and sliding out.
[20:10] <01@DeathStar> 6* X turns and follows Dias, opening a ripple outside the back adn moves through it
[20:10] <01Dias`> 6Dias narrows his eyes at Cole then climbs out after him.
[20:10] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl moves with Lemon now, lifting down to pick up her body, then follows
[20:10] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane slips through the ripple before it's closed.
[20:11] <01Kit> 6Key calms her face and shifts her hand over to the hilt, poising to draw now, letting her wings out. 1"..."
[20:11] <01Dias`> 6Dias blinks then climbs back through, grabs Raquel and pulls her through the ripple
06[20:11] * 01Raquel was about to open her own ripple, but stiffles an eep as she's dragged
[20:12] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole pauses. 1Where's John?
[20:12] <01@DeathStar> 6* Hrist swings her hand and Key is sent flying from some invisible attack into a wall.
[20:12] <01@DeathStar> 6* X shrugs
[20:12] <01Dias`> <Dias> He'll catch up with us.
[20:12] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole pokes his head back into Lenneth's house, making sure John isn't still there.
[20:12] <01Kit> 6Key makes a noise, then disappears before hitting the wall-- dropping to the ground beside X. She hides her wings, but holds onto the sword. 1"S-Strong, too."
[20:12] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane checks his map, then moves towards the trials.
[20:13] <01@DeathStar> 6* Hrist opens the door politely, peering her head around. Lenneth stands there quietly.
[20:13] <01Dias`> 6Dias moves after Kane
[20:13] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole ducks back out, sighing.
[20:13] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl follows Kane, holding her own body; Lemon moves quickly behind them. X eyes Key, frowning. "Now there is two of them."
[20:13] <01Kit> <Key> Think another.
[20:14] <01Dias`> <Dias> Great.
[20:14] <01Kit> 6Key shakes her head. 1"Sleep!"
[20:14] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole frowns and moves after the others.
[20:14] <01@DeathStar> 6* The map leads them out of the town and over the Asgard landscape. Morning slowly creeps in during their movement
[20:15] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> If Hrist is here, then that probably means Chii went to go talk to them despite what I wanted. Which means she's either captured, or... <Lemon> ...
[20:15] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> What would you have us do?
[20:15] <01Dias`> <Dias> I suppose you can't feel her since you're all...
[20:15] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> I can't.
06[20:15] * 01Raquel frowns, "...she doesn't listen well."
[20:15] <01Kit> <Key> Key recal-- ...Unspecified Location.
[20:16] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Personally, it might be safer for you all to bug out, but we need the legendary, so taking this trial is still our best option. Hopefully we can still get you in there. Did you ever decide who was doing it?
[20:16] <01Dias`> <Dias> Me, Key and Raquel.
[20:17] <01@DeathStar> <X> I tought it was you, Key, and Cole.
[20:17] <01@Xanatos> <Cole> I'm not cool enough. 6He says dramatically.
[20:17] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes Raquel, then looks at Cole and Kane, as if deciding which to replace her
[20:17] <01Dias`> <Dias> I thought we decided on Raquel cuz of the foresight thing. You know, her being able to go all spirit like.
[20:17] <01Dias`> <Dias> She was able to see Lenneth back down below
[20:18] <01Kit> <Key> Need Key see soul?
[20:18] <01Raquel> "...I wish I knew how she goes back and forth so easily."
[20:18] <01@Xanatos> 6 Kane keeps his eyes ahead, making sure they're following the map correctly.
[20:18] <01Kit> <Key> Recalibration!
[20:19] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> It might be better to have Kane take these trials. You'll need someone smart.
[20:19] <01@DeathStar> 6* X peers at Dias to see how it takes the slap
06[20:20] * 01Raquel pouts a little, being implied to be unintelligent.
[20:20] <01@Xanatos> 6 Kane arches a brow and glances over his shoulder before peering ahead again. 1If that's what you wish.
[20:20] <01Dias`> <Dias> He said he didn't want to. 6He scratches his head
[20:20] <01Dias`> <Dias> I thought...
[20:21] <01Kit> <Key> Afraid of stamina.
[20:21] <01Raquel> "...Kane has performance anxiety?"
[20:21] <01Kit> <Key> Goddesses and Weapons more resilient.
[20:21] <01@DeathStar> 6* They eventually reach a desserted part of the land, where there's some old ruins; the entrance is two stone doors sealed shut, with a large statue of a minotaur 10 feet in front of the doors.
[20:22] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> That is true. Though perhaps I owe it to Cheryl. 6He slows to a stop, peering at the statue.
[20:22] <01Dias`> <Dias> Well I definetly don't think mine or Key's IQ seperated or together come close to Kanes
[20:22] <01Kit> <Key> What 'IQ?'
[20:23] <01Dias`> <Dias> So this is the place, huh?
[20:23] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> If you don't feel up to it, I understand
[20:23] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sets her body down, squinting at the statue and the ruins.
[20:24] <01@DeathStar> <X> Do you think the valkyrie sent her approval ahead of herself?
[20:24] <01@Xanatos> 6 Kane shakes his head slightly and steps forward, peering around the statue.
[20:24] <01Raquel> "...I hope so, or this could become rather troublesome."
[20:24] <01Dias`> <Dias> I hope she did. 6He rests his hands behind the back of his neck
[20:24] <01@DeathStar> 6* X moves toward the doors.
[20:25] <01Dias`> 6Dias eyes X then moves after her, staying close just in case
[20:25] <01Kit> 6Key pouts at no response, running over to Lemon and quickly chirping. 1"What is IQ?" 6Then kisses her, cheating with the quick question to bring it onto her mind. Then steps back, blinking before narrowing her eyes at Dias.
[20:25] <01@DeathStar> 6* Lemon pauses before hse can answer, then blinks
[20:26] <01@DeathStar> 6* As they approach the doors, the statue begins to move slightly, and speaks. "Who seeks entrance?"
[20:26] <01@DeathStar> 6* X turns to eye the statue, instinctively going to form her holy arrow and bow
[20:26] <01Dias`> 6Dias pauses as he eyes the statue, then puts a hand on X's shoulder
06[20:26] * 01Raquel jumps a little, surprised. "...talking rocks. Cute touch."
[20:27] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> We wish to attempt the trial.
[20:27] <01Kit> 6Key chimes over Kane. 1"Key, Dias, Kane!" 6She peers at him. 1"He ask who seek entrance not why. See, Key smarter."
[20:28] <01Kit> 6She sticks her tongue out at Kane.
[20:28] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl puts a hand to her face
[20:28] <01@DeathStar> 6* The statue speaks once Key names them. "And which god sponsors these three?"
[20:29] <01Kit> <Key> Lenneth Valkyrie!
[20:29] <01@DeathStar> 6* There's a silence, as if the statue seeks confirmation, then the doors mysteriously open.
[20:30] <01Kit> 6Key cheers, then runs cheerfully inside.
[20:30] <01@Xanatos> <Cole> Soo. I guess we all stay out here?
[20:30] <01Dias`> 6Dias eyes the door open then looks at X. 1"Cheer for me."
[20:30] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane adjusts his coat and moves forward.
[20:30] <01@DeathStar> <X> Good luck.
[20:30] <01Dias`> 6Dias winks at her then moves in after Kane
[20:31] <01Raquel> "Come back in less than three pieces, okay?"
[20:31] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl crosses her arms, peering around for trouble. Once the three are in, the doors are shut; the camera, focused on them, would show a dark room with no lights. A voice speaks. "Illumination is needed to proceed."
[20:31] <01Dias`> <Dias> I suppose light, eh? 6He looks at Kane
[20:31] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane pulls out a flashlight and turns it on.
[20:32] <01Kit> 6Key draws Amaterasu out of its sheath, since the blade is literally like sunlight.
[20:32] <01@DeathStar> 6* Kane and Key can see ahead an archway of a door, with stairs leading down; Dias sees nothing.
[20:32] <01Dias`> 6Dias scratches his head. 1"I dont' see anything yet"
[20:32] <01Kit> 6Key pauses, then sheathes Amaterasu and lets her wings out instead.
[20:33] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Oh? It would appears it's specific to the person.
[20:33] <01Kit> 6Key eyes Dias, then Kane. She reluctantly holds out the weapon sheathe to Dias.
[20:34] <01Dias`> <Dias> Alright, give me a second. 6He taps his foot then nods, reaching behind his back and fumbling about. He pulls out several light sticks and crack them on, shifting onto his tact suit.
[20:34] <01Kit> <Key> ...
[20:34] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane pulls out a smaller flashlight, probably his spare, glancing from Dias to Key.
[20:34] <01Kit> 6Key hugs her sword back to herself.
[20:35] <01@DeathStar> 6* Now all three can see
[20:35] <01Kit> 6Key runs forward and pushes on the door with her free hand
[20:35] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane steps forward to move down the stairs.
[20:35] <01Dias`> <Dias> Now that's just fancy. 6He nods towards the doorway and moves after Kane
[20:38] <01@DeathStar> 6* The stairs lead deeper down to another level, where ancient letters are written on the floor in a language they do not recognize, Lemon's translation program only handling language; the voice speaks. "What is the one thing all beings eventually share?" 6* There's five rows with six columns of letters for each row, stretching to the other side where a closed door is at.
[20:38] <01Dias`> <Dias> Death?
[20:39] <01@Xanatos> 6 Kane rubs his chin. 1I'm certain that is not all to the puzzle.
[20:40] <01Dias`> 6Dias points at the ancient letters. 1"Maybe we're supposed to hit those symbols to spell it out."
[20:40] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Yes but we don't know the language, or the translation.
[20:40] <01Dias`> <Dias> Yeah, that's totally unfair.
[20:40] <01Kit> 6Key moves over and peers down at the first row.
[20:41] <01Dias`> <Dias> Too bad Key didn't make out with Lenneth and steal her knowledge
[20:41] <01Kit> <Key> No one ask Key learn Lenneth.
[20:42] <01Dias`> <Dias> Well Kane, how do we wanna deal with this one?
[20:42] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Hmm. 6He kneels and pulls out his datapad trying to decypher the words, using various dialects from his past.
[20:43] <01@DeathStar> 6* It could take a bit of time.
[20:43] <01Dias`> 6Dias shifts his hands behind his neck again as he peers about.
[20:43] <01Kit> 6Key ponders, then sees if she can hop to Lenneth.
[20:43] <01@DeathStar> 6* Key hops not.
[20:43] <01Dias`> <Dias> I'd say we try hitting things but I doubt we'll get the luxury of more then one try
[20:43] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> There's no telling how long this could take, perhaps you should try to figure it out while I do this.
[20:43] <01Kit> <Key> Cannot recall here. Need save point.
[20:44] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> 5 letters, 6 tries. 6He notes to Dias.
[20:45] <01@DeathStar> 6* Meanwhile, outside, the camera would find the team doing nothing.
[20:45] <01Kit> 6Key gets bored and starts playing hopscotch along the first row.
[20:45] <01@Xanatos> 6Cole catches back up on his sleep.
[20:46] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane specifically attempts to decipher which symbol might mean death.
[20:47] <01@DeathStar> 6* Pssst, focused on outside
[20:47] <01@Xanatos> NRP: Sorry!
[20:47] <01@DeathStar> 6* Raquel would sense something approaching. A Valkyrie.
06[20:47] * 01Raquel denses, "...we have company."
[20:47] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl frowns. "What sort of company?"
[20:48] <01Raquel> "...'diety' sort."
[20:48] <01@DeathStar> 6* X peers about, getting her arrow aready
[20:48] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... we should probably avoid a fight. Find a place to hide.
[20:49] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl picks her body up, then peers about the ruins, pointing at a place around to the side that's out of the way of the main doors
[20:49] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole slowly yawns and stretches. 1Moving already? 6He slowly pushes himself up and moves after Cherl.
06[20:49] * 01Raquel makes a ripple to the location and heads through quick.
[20:49] <01@DeathStar> 6* X steps through, as does Lemon. Cheryl eyes Cole, then steps through
[20:50] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole gives a thumbs up and moves through as well.
[20:51] <01@DeathStar> 6* As they exit, Hrist can be seen, from their hiding spot, coming into sight of the main doors. She speaks to the minotaur
06[20:51] * 01Raquel watches quietly, wondering what she's up to
[20:52] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl frowns as the doors open and Hrist moves into the ruins.
[20:52] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole makes an uh oh face.
[20:52] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes Cole. "Use your comm to see if you can warn the others."
[20:52] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole clicks his comm. 1Yo you've got incoming. All dark and powerful-like.
[20:54] <01@DeathStar> 6* The scene focuses back on the team inside the ruins; Kane would begin to see the symbols are all partial symbols on each row. Not real symbols, or letter, as if someone took the symbol for various objects and split them up 5 ways, one n each row. The one for Death is indeed one of the broken up symbols amongst the five rows, requring a bit of jumping from stone to stone as they're spread out evilly
[20:54] <01@DeathStar> 6* Kane's comm would then buzz with Cole's message.
[20:54] <01Dias`> 6Dias rubs his head as he waits for Kane to figure it out
[20:55] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane pauses and peers down at his comm. 1It would appear we have company. 6He shows the two how the symbol for death works
[20:55] <01Dias`> <Dias> Shit. Then we need to hit the symbols now
[20:55] <01Kit> <Key> Want key touch?
[20:55] <01Kit> 6Key lets out her wings, smiling.
[20:55] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Yes, go ahead.
[20:55] <01Dias`> <Dias> Go do it now. 6He glances back the way they came
[20:55] <01Kit> 6Key nods, looking at the symbol again for reference, then hops, using her wings to flit from piece to piece.
[20:56] <01@DeathStar> 6* Once Key is on the other side, the stone doors open up
[20:56] <01Dias`> <Dias> Kane hit the same symbols and go now.
[20:56] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane shifts and moves after Key, making the leaps.
[20:56] <01Dias`> 6Dias shifts leaping after Kane
[20:57] <01@DeathStar> 6* They can hear the sound of armor approaching down the stairs
[20:57] <01Dias`> 6Dias lands after Kane and grabs him, dashing for the stairs
[20:57] <01Kit> 6Key hums as she enters the next part, peering about
[20:57] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane moves through the door with Dias.
[20:59] <01@DeathStar> 6* The doors shut behind them; the next room is a hallway that splits into a + shape ahead, with them on the bottom part of the +. On the wall are scratches
[21:00] <01Dias`> 6Dias peers at the area, then the walls. 1"What are those scratches?
[21:00] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane steps over quickly to peer at the scratches, seeing if there's a pattern or anything.
[21:00] <01Kit> 6Key moves to the center so she can peer every direction
[21:00] <01@DeathStar> 6* The scratch goes straight up, then left, then down, then left, then up
[21:00] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> I believe it might be the path. Should we risk it?
[21:00] <01@DeathStar> 6* As far as Key can see is hallway space, making it impossible to tell the correct direction.
[21:00] <01Dias`> <Dias> It's all we have to go by.
[21:01] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane writes down the direction and moves forward, going up first.
[21:01] <01Dias`> Up being straight ahead then? 6He moves after Kane
[21:01] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> I believe so.
[21:02] <01@DeathStar> 6* After going straight ahead, they come to a T shape intersection. Behind them, soemwhere, a door opening echos.
[21:02] <01Dias`> <Dias> Left right?
[21:02] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane takes a left at the intersection, nodding to Dias.
[21:02] <01Dias`> 6Dias moves after him quickly
[21:02] <01Kit> 6Key memorizes the scratches, then follows straight ahead like Kane mentioned, then left.
[21:03] <01@DeathStar> 6* As they move along, they come to a T section.
[21:03] <01Dias`> <Dias> ...What was next?
[21:03] <01Kit> 6Key moves to the left again.
[21:03] <01Dias`> <Dias> Wasn't it down or something?
[21:04] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane glances to Key. 1It was. But I believe Key is onto something. 6he moves after her.
[21:04] <01Kit> 6Key is running at this point-- given armor sounds are urgent nature.
[21:04] <01Dias`> 6Dias scratches the back of his neck then moves after the two
[21:04] <01@DeathStar> 6* Key would arrive at a T shape intersection.
[21:04] <01Kit> 6Key heads to the right this time.
[21:05] <01Dias`> 6Dias eyes Key then Kane
[21:05] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane nods, agreeing with her as he also takes a right.
[21:05] <01Dias`> 6Dias follows along
[21:05] <01@DeathStar> 6* And finally, a + intersection
[21:05] <01Kit> 6Key giggles and heads to the right again. 1"Fun! Hee heeee..!"
[21:05] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane follows with her. 1The map stay the same, so even though we are going right, it's up in reference to how we started.
[21:06] <01@DeathStar> 6* They reach the doors, which open
[21:06] <01Dias`> 6Dias shrugs, clearly not getting that and moves after
[21:06] <01@DeathStar> -PAUSE-
[21:20] <01@DeathStar> -UNPAUSe-
[21:20] <01@DeathStar> 6* The doors open, revealing another room beyond
[21:21] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane moves through quickly.
[21:21] <01Dias`> <Dias> Let's hope that maze slows whoevers chasing us down a bit. 6He moves after KAne
[21:21] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> I somehow doubt it.
[21:22] <01Dias`> 6Dias grabs Key as he passes by, dragging her with
[21:22] <01Kit> 6Key swats Dias off, peering at the new room since she was running ahead.
[21:23] <01@DeathStar> 6* The doors remain open behind them this time, and up ahead, the next door way can be seen, with stairs; it's clearly the exit since it's shaped like every other doorway. However, to the right, where part of the room is collapsed, a man holds onto it, pleading them to help him. Apparantly someone taking the trials, too.
[21:23] <01@DeathStar> 6* The sound of Hrist approaching can be heard from behind, indicating little time.
[21:23] <01Dias`> 6Dias eyes the man hanging, eyeing if there's a way to get there safely
[21:23] <01@DeathStar> 6* The ground looks unsafe, but if one walked slowly to him.
[21:24] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane pauses and squints. 1Dias can you be quick?
[21:24] <01Dias`> <Dias> The pathway isn't safe but I'll move as fast as I can. 6He shifts now, clearly moving for the man.
[21:24] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Hmm. Or it may be quicker if Key could fly over and grab him.
[21:24] <01@DeathStar> 6* Hrist can be seen now, nearly there
[21:24] <01Dias`> 6Dias eyes Key as he stops at the pathway. 1"Key, fly and grab him.
[21:25] <01@DeathStar> 6* The ground groans under Dias; them an eeys him with terrified eyes. "H-Help me."
[21:25] <01Kit> 6Key shakes her head and then nods to Dias, using her wings to leap toward him, holding her hand out.
[21:25] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane glances over his shoudler, frowning.
[21:25] <01@DeathStar> 6* The man struggles to reach up to Key, not quite grabbing it. Hrist is 5 feet from entering the room
[21:25] <01Kit> 6Key dips herself to reach lower. 1"Key help."
[21:25] <01Dias`> 6Dias tenses, his eyes darting at Key/man and the entrance.
[21:26] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane tchs and moves forward for the door, trying to put distance between them and Hrist.
[21:26] <01@DeathStar> 6* The man grabs Key's hand. He vanishes, as does Hrist; the door is shut the way they came.
[21:26] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane pauses and lets out a breath. 1Good.
[21:26] <01Dias`> 6Dias let's out a breath of relief. 1"Thank god." 6He backs up and makes his way to Key.
[21:26] <01Kit> <Key> Huh? Where man go!?
[21:26] <01Dias`> <Dias> It was a test.
[21:27] <01Kit> <Key> What was test?
[21:27] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Saving the man, let's continue.
[21:28] <01Kit> <Key> ...Goddess always save people. Should." 6She frowns, looking confused as she returns to Kane.
[21:28] <01Dias`> 6Dias moves along with Kane to the next area.l
[21:28] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> You're right. 6He nods to Key, moving forward for the door.
[21:29] <01@DeathStar> 6* The stairs lead up to another level. In this room a minotaur statue is there, holding a sword; behind it is a closed set of doors.
[21:29] <01Dias`> 6Dias eyes the minotaur. 1"Something seems off here."
[21:29] <01@DeathStar> 6* Written above the door is a phrase. Kane will need to translate it
[21:29] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane immediately begins to do so.
[21:30] <01Kit> 6Key squints, trying to apply what she discerned from the first set of symbols.
[21:30] <01@DeathStar> 6* "A show of strength is required to continue; a show of cunning is required in a leader. Only 2 or less may continue."
[21:31] <01Dias`> <Dias> What's it say Kane?
[21:31] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Only 2 or less may continue.
[21:31] <01Kit> <Key> Valor!
[21:31] <01Dias`> <Dias> We'll you're definetly going forward Kane.
[21:32] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Though it asks for a show of strength and a the cunning required of a leader.
[21:32] <01Kit> <Key> Kane cunning.
[21:32] <01Kit> 6Key taps her lip. 1"Dias strong. Key wait."
[21:32] <01Dias`> <Dias> I'd say Key has the best chance of getting out her alive on her own with her save point ability.
[21:32] <01Kit> <Key> Cannot recall here. Tried recall Lenneth.
[21:32] <01Kit> 6Key smiles brightly. 1"Delay 'Hrist.' Two continue."
[21:33] <01Dias`> <Dias> I don't want you fighting Wrist at all.
[21:33] <01Kit> <Key> Only other entry." 6She notes.
[21:33] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Key will be okay I believe. Shouldn't you believe as well? 6He notes to Dias.
[21:34] <01@DeathStar> 6* Hrist steps into view finally behind them
[21:34] <01@DeathStar> <Hrist> Enemies of Odin.
[21:34] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane motions Dias to step forward.
[21:34] <01Kit> 6Key gives a thumbs up like John. 1"Key cunning and strong. Be okay. Two continue! Continue!" 6She eyes Hrist and holds out Amaterasu, smiling now because of Kane.
[21:34] <01Dias`> <Dias> ...Yeah I do. Kane move now. 6He starts moving quickly for the other way. 1"Key, stay alive."
[21:34] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane also begins to step forward, watching the Minotaur.
[21:34] <01@DeathStar> 6* The door opens up once Key begins to get ready to fight, perhaps the strength part being shown; nad the fact Kane let her the cunning part?
[21:35] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane seems to nod at that and moves forward for the door.
[21:35] <01Kit> <Key> Shall not pass!" 6She calls, pointing to Hrist.
[21:36] <01@DeathStar> 6* Hrist eyes Key, then points her weapon toward Key, unleashing her limit break at her; it covers a wide area of the room like Freya's
[21:36] <01Kit> 6Key peers at it, blinking. She actually gawks, then nods, following the pattern and pushes with her wings to get up to a blind spot.
[21:37] <01@DeathStar> 6* The camera focuses on Dias and Kane as they enter the next room, the door shutting behind them. The room is full of crystals that serve as mirrors, castign distorted reflections of them all. A voice speaks. "The truth sets one on the correct path."
[21:38] <01Dias`> 6Dias eyes the mirror crystals and their reflections. 1"So we find one that reflects what we really are?"
[21:38] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane arches a brow. 1It is worth a try. 6He steps forward.
[21:38] <01Dias`> 6Dias moves forward with Kane, his eyes looking at his own reflections
[21:39] <01@DeathStar> 6* The first crystal reflects Kane as a dweeb and Dias as a hobo
[21:39] <01Dias`> <Dias> I look good. 6He notes and moves to the second one.
[21:39] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane tilts his head. 1You have been homeless? 6He arches a brow as he moves to the next one.
[21:39] <01Dias`> <Dias> Once. To try it out.
[21:40] <01@DeathStar> 6* The next one shows Dias all muscled and in a superhero pose. The crystal shows Kane like a child, sitting alone.
[21:40] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> And what did you learn? 6He hmms.
[21:40] <01Dias`> <Dias> Hobo's have it nice...6He tilts his head slightly at that.
[21:41] <01Dias`> <Dias> Well this could be me...
[21:41] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> It's how we percieve ourselves.
[21:41] <01Dias`> <Dias> It'd probably be best if we check the others quickly then come back just incase
[21:41] <01Dias`> <Dias> Unless this is how you see yourself
[21:42] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane moves forward, now answering.
[21:42] <01@Xanatos> NRP; not
[21:42] <01Dias`> 6Dias moves after him
[21:43] <01@DeathStar> 6* The third of four crystals shows Dias holding crystals, firing blasts at some unseen enemy; he looks as if he's draining the power to accomplish some goal, no matter what; the crystal shows Kane a reflection of the other Kane - looking calculating and cold.
[21:44] <01Dias`> 6Dias scratches the back of his head. 1"Man, I don't know if I'd be willing to do that."
[21:44] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Hmm. You do. 6He notes, stepping forward for the last one.
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[21:44] <01Dias`> 6dias eyes Kane at that and moves to the 4th
[21:44] <01@DeathStar> 6* The fourth one shows Kane all happy and cheerful, and Dias all angry and emo.
[21:45] <01Dias`> <Dias> Yeah definetly not the first or this one.
[21:45] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Why can't it be the first?
[21:45] <01Dias`> <Dias> Because I'm not a hobo?
[21:46] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> You share many qualities of a homeless man. That is to say, you do not have a home.
[21:46] <01Dias`> <Dias> I...You have a good point
[21:46] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> I believe any of these reflections can be me.
[21:47] <01Dias`> <Dias> Only believe the middle two could be of me.
[21:47] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Though it's been some time since I was happy and care free.
[21:48] <01@DeathStar> 6* Part of the ruins shakes from behind; possiblely the epic Key/Hrist battle.
[21:48] <01Dias`> <Dias> It's about true reflections. So what you truely are deep inside I'd say. 6He peers at that then moves back to the 2nd one.
[21:48] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane walks back to the second one. 1How depressing. Bust ultimately true.
[21:48] <01@Xanatos> NRP: but*
[21:49] <01Dias`> <Dias> I don't think you're as cold as that other guy. Just scared.
[21:49] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> I do not make excuses for who I am.
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[21:50] <01Dias`> <Dias> And while I would give my everything to win, I'd only use something like the crystals if I had no choice considering the cost.
[21:50] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> There is always another choice, Dias.
[21:50] <01Dias`> <Dias> We each pick one.
[21:50] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane reaches out to touch the second crystal, to see if it does anything.
[21:51] <01@DeathStar> 6* A ping sound is heard.
[21:51] <01Dias`> 6Dias moves to touch it with him.
[21:51] <01@DeathStar> 6* As Dias touches it, a pong sound is heard, and his hand begins to go numb, as if crystalizing; the door on the other side opens
[21:52] <01Dias`> 6Dias eyes his hand, frowning at that.
[21:52] <01Dias`> <Dias> We should move fast.
[21:52] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane arches a brow and nods moving forward.
[21:52] <01Dias`> 6Dias rubs his hand and moves after Kane
[21:53] <01@DeathStar> 6* Dias' legs begin to go number; as they enter the last room, they find the legendary crystal on the podium. A voice speaks. "You have a choice, the being called "Kane". You may take the crystal and will be acknowledged the new ruler of the gods; or you may save your friend from dying. What is your choice?"
[21:54] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane pauses and peers to Dias.
[21:54] <01Dias`> 6Dias looks up and then the voice. 1"I'd know what I'd pick, Kane."
[21:54] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> And what would that be?
[21:55] <01Dias`> <Dias> If it was vice versa, I'd pick you.
[21:56] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> I'm touched. But ultimately I couldn't live with myself, I desire to say my friend. 6He says aloud, peering up.
[21:56] <01@Xanatos> NRP: save
[21:56] <01Dias`> <Dias> I always knew you liked me.
[21:57] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> X would simply kill me if I chose otherwise.
[21:57] <01@DeathStar> 6* The doors open to the side and Dias' body begins to feel normal. "Compassion is required in a ruler. However, to sacrifice one's goals to save everything for one man is not heroic, but foolish. Your are not worthy of the crystal."
[21:57] <01@DeathStar> 6* The pillar begins to sink into the ground.
[21:58] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Ah. Unfortunate. 6He notes with a frown, peering at the pillar sink.
[21:58] <01@DeathStar> 6* At that moment, busting ni from behind, Key is thrown into the pillar, knocking it so hard the crystal falls off; she's bloodied and bruised
[21:58] <01Dias`> 6Dias frowns at that.
[21:58] <01@DeathStar> 6* Hrist moves up from behind, holding her weapon, looking winded
[21:58] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane frowns and moves for Key quickly.
[21:58] <01Dias`> 6Dias' eyes go wide at that and he spins around, backing up. 1"Kane, get her now.
[21:58] <01Kit> 6Key cries out slightly, them slumps a moment, quivering. At this point her wings are no longer visible.
[21:59] <01Kit> <Key> R-Recovery sys-- temmms overloaded. T-Try again. Later.
[21:59] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane checks her vitals quickly.
[21:59] <01@DeathStar> 6* Hrist points her weapon at Dias. "Where is the other half of the godslayer? Where is the Einherjar Cheryl?"
[22:00] <01Dias`> <Dias> Kane get her, the crystal and get out of here. 6He backs up some more, keeping distance as he looks at Hrist now. 1"Don't know about any godslayer and Cheryl could be anywhere.
[22:00] <01Kit> 6Key twitches slightly, gulping on some of her blood and goes to stand, defiantly still clutching Amaterasu's sheath in her hand.
[22:00] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane reaches out to lift Key up, then kneels by teh crystal. 1Take it. 6He tells her, since he doesn't believe he's worthy of it.
[22:00] <01@DeathStar> 6* Moving in from in the new door way is --- Cole, Cheryl, Lemon, etc. Apparantly that was the exit.
[22:01] <01@DeathStar> 6* Hrist turns her head toward the emerging group, her violet eyes locking onto Cheryl.
[22:01] <01@Xanatos> <Cole> Hey you gu-Oh. 6He pauses and waves slowly to Hrist.
[22:01] <01Kit> 6Key eyes him then, the crystal. She clutches it. 1"What we. Aimed for-- m-mission. Complete."
[22:01] <01Dias`> <Dias> ...Ah crap. 6He takes in a deep breath and lets it out.
[22:01] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane moves towards the group quickly.
[22:02] <01Raquel> "......"
[22:02] <01@DeathStar> 6* Hrist begins to prepare her Nibelung Valesti
[22:02] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole pauses and points. 1Shouldn't we be her ruler now?
[22:02] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Everyone, head for the exit, quickly.
[22:02] <01Dias`> 6Dias begins forming dark energy in his hand as he backs up for the exit
[22:02] <01Kit> <Key> ... M-Move ssssssix meters left-right. Attack range, imminent.
[22:02] <01@DeathStar> 6* X shifts to check on KEy, frowning in anger
[22:02] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane begins to run.
[22:03] <01Dias`> 6Dias pivots and makes a mad dash for the exit
[22:03] <01@DeathStar> 6* Hrist unleashes her attack when it's blocked by a being that lands in front of it. Lenneth's feathered wings spread out as she absorbs the blow
[22:03] <01Dias`> 6Dias shifts, spinning and sliding backwards as he hears the impact, his eyes watching Lenneth
[22:03] <01Kit> <Key> Recovery ...forrrrty-three percent. Sponsor defending.
06[22:03] * 01Raquel backs off, trying not to stop and stare at the second Valkyrie showing up
[22:03] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole trips over, glancing up towards Lenneth, exhaling quickly.
[22:03] <01@DeathStar> 6* Lemon moves to help Kane with Key, and X covers them, firing an arrow at Hrist, who dodges it
[22:04] <01@DeathStar> <Lenneth> You should head to the palace and show your proof to the other gods.
[22:04] <01@DeathStar> <Lenneth> Do not let Hrist stop you from arriving there, or she will bury the truth
[22:04] <01Dias`> <Dias> Are you going to be safe against her?
[22:04] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane glances to Lenneth and nods. 1Very well. 6He turns and begins to move.
[22:04] <01Kit> <Key> Sound. Lenneth level higher th-th-than Hrist fighting Tsssukiyomi.
[22:05] <01@DeathStar> 6* Hrist narrows her eyes at Lenneth. "Your compassion for humans was always your biggest flaw, Lenneth."
[22:05] <01@Xanatos> <Cole> Thanks Lenneth. 6He nods and creeps back from the door.
[22:05] <01@DeathStar> 6* As they emerge back outside, Cheryl picks up her body, moving back for the palace. The two Valkyries proceed to impact against each other again
[22:05] <01@DeathStar> <X> Will Key be okay...?
[22:05] <01Kit> <Key> Key believe in Lenneth." 6She thumbs up, then twitches slightly, going blank before smiling.
06[22:05] * 01Raquel looks to X, "...quick path? The quicker we get there..."
[22:05] <01Dias`> 6Dias moves after the others. 1"It's Key, of course she'll be ok."
[22:05] <01@DeathStar> 6* Lemon gives Key a shot like Jen showed her. X nods to RAquel.
[22:06] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> She will be okay. 6He nods after Lemon does that.
06[22:06] * 01Raquel opens a ripple as far towards the palace as she can
[22:07] <01@DeathStar> 6* As they ripple chain gang their way there, they arrive at the palace steps, only to find Freya there, with a tied up and bloodied Chii.
[22:07] <01@DeathStar> <Freya> So you did come for the demon after all.
[22:08] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Incorrect.
[22:08] <01@DeathStar> 6* It seems one of Chii's ears were cut a bit, probably as an insult to her liking them and liking things in two sets of semmentry.
[22:08] <01@DeathStar> 6* Lemon gawks at Chii, her eyes watering. Cheryl stares coldly at Freya.
06[22:08] * 01Raquel looks at the others, "... fortunate coincidence?"
[22:08] <01Kit> <Key> Recovery 61%. Insufficient strength to delay 'Freya.'
[22:08] <01@DeathStar> 6* Freya is also holding the other half of the godslayer.
[22:08] <01Dias`> 6Dias winces at that. 1"We actually came to show you proof that one of us here is the new ruler.
[22:09] <01@DeathStar> <Freya> Absurdity.
[22:09] <01Dias`> <Dias> Kane, show her.
[22:09] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane motions his head to the crystal in Key's hands. 1Only truth.
[22:09] <01Kit> <Chii> Don't worry about me. Just go shove it in Odin's face. Any ruler who allows this sort of hospitality deserves a rude awakening.." 6She coughs.
[22:09] <01@DeathStar> 6* Freya stares at it coldly, silently.
[22:09] <01Kit> 6Key holds the crystal up in her free hand.
[22:10] <01@DeathStar> <Freya> ... 6* She looks around, seeing none of the toher gods present, then aims her hand at Key, unleashing a powerful overlimit attack that targets everyone 10 meters around Key.
[22:10] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole jerks forward to wrap his arms around Key and Kane, teleporting.
[22:10] <01@DeathStar> 6* The blast comes flying down. Lemon squeals in shock, knocked back and jerking in pain, while X is dumbfoundedly caught off guard.
[22:10] <01Dias`> 6Dias shoves his hands forward, throwing dark beams into the side of the attack to push it
[22:10] <01@DeathStar> 6* The dark beams do not stop it, sadly.
[22:10] <01Kit> 6Key attempts to recall to Chii's location.
06[22:10] * 01Raquel attempts to use a ripple to shield Key as she jumps aside.
[22:11] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl grinds her teeth, running up the steps; John sneaks up behind Ferya and hits her, causing the god to turn arond
[22:11] <01@DeathStar> <John> Oh, hi
[22:11] <01Kit> <Key> ...Ether Strike would destroy Key in current state.
[22:11] <01@DeathStar> 6* Nothing would stop Key's powers here
[22:11] <01Dias`> 6Dias tumbles from the shockwave and pushes himself up, some smoke rising of his back.
[22:11] <01@DeathStar> 6 *X strains to stand up, wincing in pain; Lemon stays down
[22:11] <01Kit> 6Key turns to pout slightly at Freya, like a child who doesn't really understand she was -trying- to destroy her.
[22:12] <01@DeathStar> 6* Freya grabs John by his throat, distracted momentarily
[22:12] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole lets go of the two, since Key also did her save point thing and dashes forward to throw out a elbow for Freyja's side.
[22:12] <01Kit> 6Key instantly narrows her eyes and goes to make a speedy draw-- aiming for the connective muscles that control Freya's arm holding John.
[22:13] <01@DeathStar> 6* Freya makes a noise as both hits hit her. John's fist lights up in flames and he punches her in the jaw.
[22:13] <01@DeathStar> <John> Someone go show the crystal to Odin or something! Other gods should be there.
[22:13] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane lets Key do her thing and moves to check on Lemon quickly.
[22:13] <01Kit> <Chii> Why would he care if those loyal to him don't care..?
[22:13] <01@Xanatos> <Cole> I think that's Key's job! 6He jumps forward with a lightning kick.
[22:13] <01Dias`> 6Dias steps forward then dashes in at Key, moving to grab her.
[22:13] <01@DeathStar> <John> More people who see, the more people can't deny it
[22:13] <01Kit> 6Key nods to John though then makes a noise when she's grabbed.
[22:14] <01Kit> <Chii> So far everyone's loyal to Odin...
[22:14] <01@DeathStar> 6* Lemon seems to be unconscious. Cheryl moves over and roughly unties Chii
[22:14] <01Dias`> 6Dias shifts Keys over his shoulder as he moves to go inside
[22:14] <01@DeathStar> 6* Freya floats up above the group, enraged; on the groudn is the solid part of the godslayer.
[22:14] <01@DeathStar> 6* John looks up. "Yuh oh."
[22:14] <01Raquel> "...not everyone."
[22:14] <01Kit> 6Chii peers up at Cheryl, then looks away, not even moving to get away or anything.
[22:14] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl finishes, turning to eye Freya
[22:15] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole throws up a blue orb into the sky, then tenses getting ready.
[22:15] <01Kit> 6Chii reaches over to the solid godslayer and throws it over at Raquel.
[22:15] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane begins to drag Lemon off to the side, out of the firing zone.
[22:15] <01@DeathStar> 6* Freya aims down at Cole and fires a blast at him.
[22:15] <01@DeathStar> 6* X fires a holy arrow once recovered, causing Freya to dodgeport.
[22:15] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole dashes towards the right, diving before the blast hits.
06[22:16] * 01Raquel catches the blade, not sure she likes the idea of holding both. She hesitates a moment, then heads inside to protect Key
[22:17] <01@DeathStar> 6* Freya turns to aim at Raquel, about to fire at her
[22:17] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole's lightning bolt would strike about this time.
[22:17] <01@DeathStar> 6* Freya is hit, and Raquel gets away.
[22:18] <01@Xanatos> <Cole> Whew. I'm getting too old for this stuff.
[22:18] <01@DeathStar> 6* Freya blurs down in front of JOhn and begins to beat into him rapidly like a blurrign green midget
[22:18] <01@DeathStar> 6* John jerks with each hit, and begins to try to hit back, clearly using all his speed to keep up
[22:19] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl grinds her teeth
[22:19] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole tenses and moves forward, making a nod to John as he leaps up and throws an electrified kick out.
[22:19] <01Kit> <Chii> ..." 6She watches, her eyes flickering along Freya's movements.
[22:19] <01@DeathStar> 6* Freya is hit, momentarily visible as she slows down
[22:19] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane pulls out his pistol and fires a shot for her now.
[22:20] <01@DeathStar> 6* Freya dies, since it's Kane.
[22:20] <01@DeathStar> 6* Kidding
[22:20] <01@DeathStar> 6* Freya is hit by the shot, adn JOhn punches her in the gut
[22:20] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole shifts around and hops up over John, throwing both his fists down towards her.
[22:20] <01@DeathStar> 6* Freya is hit the combo attack, falling down the stairs
[22:21] <01Kit> <Chii> She draws strength from the orb.
[22:21] <01@DeathStar> <John> ORb, where? What orb?
[22:21] <01@Xanatos> <Cole> No idea. 6He shakes his head, not seeing one.
[22:21] <01@DeathStar> <John> ... is it a spirit orb? I'm tired of these spirits.
[22:21] <01Kit> <Chii> She didn't bring it. Probably didn't think she'd need it for us 'lowly mortals.'
[22:22] <01@Xanatos> <Cole> So can we just keep hitting her? 6he looks confused.
[22:22] <01@DeathStar> <John> I think so
[22:22] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane takes out a small rectangle and throws it forward for freyja, the ensaring gadget.
[22:22] <01Kit> 6Chii closes her eyes. 1"...You were right, Cheryl."
[22:22] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> ...
[22:22] <01Kit> <Chii> So say it already.
[22:22] <01@DeathStar> 6* Freya gets ensared.
[22:22] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> I have nothing to say, Chii. 6* She notes.
[22:22] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole leans forward slowly. 1Thinks he's done?
[22:23] <01@Xanatos> NRP: think she's*
[22:23] <01@DeathStar> <Freya> You will pay for this. All of you.
[22:23] <01Kit> <Chii> You told me so. I was stupid-- I'll get you killed.
[22:23] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> Pay for what, exactly? 6He asks Freyja, curious.
[22:23] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> You're alive. Lets drop it. 6* She peers at the palace, wondering what is going on inside.
[22:23] <01@DeathStar> 6* Freya launches into a tirade
[22:23] <01@DeathStar> -SCENE SHIFT-
[22:24] <01@DeathStar> 6* Dias and Key arrive in the throne room, where Odin sits, his head propped up boredly with his hand.
[22:24] <01Dias`> 6Dias slides to a stop, shifting Key to stand beside him. 1"Yo."
[22:24] <01Kit> 6Key looks dizzy, but chimes. 1"Recovery, 87%."
[22:25] <01Dias`> <Dias> You must be Odin. I'm Dias, this is Key. Key has the crystal. 6He motions
[22:25] <01@DeathStar> <Odin> ... 6* The other gods stare in shock at Key.
[22:25] <01Kit> 6Key holds up the crystal, wobbling.
06[22:25] * 01Raquel shakes her head a little. Only Dias would be like that... or maybe Chii.
[22:26] <01@DeathStar> <Odin> ... you've come to lay claim to the throne?
[22:26] <01Dias`> <Dias> We've come to make a deal.
[22:27] <01@DeathStar> <Odin> A "deal"?
[22:27] <01Dias`> <Dias> Yes, we want Cheryl's soul back in her body.
[22:27] <01@DeathStar> <Odin> In exchange for what, exactly?
[22:28] <01Raquel> "For... Key here not taking over like she's earned the right to?"
[22:28] <01Dias`> <Dias> Well, while ruling over this lovely place sounds fun. It's just not in our interests. So you can continue to rule in her stead.
[22:29] <01@DeathStar> 6* Odin shifts his gaze toward Raquel now, then at Key. "It is still well within my right to fight the would be-challenger. She looks hardly capable of standing."
[22:29] <01Kit> 6Key shakes off her dizziness, then points to her face and smiles. 1"Recovery 94%. Key feel fine."
[22:29] <01@DeathStar> 6* Odin rises, his hands grabbing the Gungnir by his side.
[22:29] <01Dias`> 6Dias glances at Key then Odin. 1"No real need to fight honestly. We just want Cheryls soul.
[22:29] <01Dias`> <Dias> And well the crystal.
[22:30] <01@DeathStar> <Odin> The crystal belongs to the gods. I refuse; however, you may give it to me, as well as the godslayer weapons, and I will return your friend's soul to her body.
[22:30] <01Kit> <Key> Does Key really need fight? Key don't want fight." 6She sighs.
[22:30] <01Dias`> <Dias> How about we give you the weapons in exchange for the soul and the crystal. And you get to keep ruling.
[22:30] <01@DeathStar> <Odin> Or I could kill you all, and claim all of them.
[22:31] <01@DeathStar> 6* Odin steps forward slowly.
[22:31] <01Kit> <Key> Or you could let Key's friends save reality by taking crystal!
[22:31] <01@DeathStar> 68 Odin eyes her now
[22:31] <01Kit> 6Key smiles again, cheerfully. 1"Gods powerful! But no match for corruption. Eat all."
[22:31] <01Dias`> <Dias> Maybe. I mean we did manage to pass the test and get past Freyja.
[22:31] <01@DeathStar> <Odin> Corruption?
[22:31] <01Dias`> 6Dias grabs Key pulling her in to his face.
06[22:31] * 01Raquel glances around, seeing if their 'benefactor' is in the room.
[22:31] <01Kit> <Key> Corruption destroy all worlds an--aiee!
[22:32] <01@DeathStar> 6* Loki is indeed present amongst the other gods.
[22:32] <01Dias`> 6Dias pops his head up. 1"One minute, Odin." 6He drops his head back to Key. 1"Don't talk about that."
[22:32] <01Kit> <Key> Why not? Truth-- and maybe not need fight if agree.
[22:32] <01Dias`> <Dias> He's a god, clearly he wouldn't be afraid of something like that.
[22:33] <01Kit> <Key> Then he foolish. Not fit to rule.
[22:33] <01@DeathStar> <Odin> Afraid of what? You try my patience.
[22:33] <01Kit> <Key> One who is comfortable with their own power is fated only to fall.
[22:33] <01Dias`> <Dias> Look Key, you never test a God's ego.
[22:33] <01Kit> <Key> Not testing ego! Asking for reason!
[22:34] <01Raquel> "Um... Dias. Maybe you shouldn't be testing his patience."
[22:34] <01Kit> 6Key makes a face of annoyance at Dias.
[22:34] <01@DeathStar> 6* Odin points the Gungnir at Dias. "Speak, human."
[22:34] <01Dias`> 6Dias pops his head up then looks at Odin. 1"What if we give you some information in trade for Cheryls soul along with the crystal?"
[22:34] <01@DeathStar> <Odin> And what information would that be?
[22:34] <01Dias`> <Dias> That someone among you wants you dead.
[22:35] <01@DeathStar> <Odin> Tell me the person's name, and I will consider the deal
[22:35] <01Dias`> <Dias> I'm going to need more than that.
[22:36] <01Kit> <Key> Key can't ask reasonable but Dias suspect god liar? Hrmph.
[22:36] <01Kit> 6Key puffs her cheeks and crosses her arms.
[22:36] <01Dias`> <Dias> One to many bad experiences with deals like that.
[22:36] <01@DeathStar> <Odin> Then there will be no deal
[22:37] <01@DeathStar> 6* At that point, the others arrive, after dealing with Freya.
[22:37] <01Dias`> 6Dias lets out a huff. 1"We're good, don't get me wrong, but it's definetly out of our reach to get these god slayers."
[22:37] <01Kit> <Key> Key fight you, then. If not believe her, then there is no point!
[22:37] <01Dias`> 6Dias bonks Key's head
[22:38] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole squints. 1You guys are still talking?
[22:38] <01Kit> 6Key grabs Dias' wrist, then pulls him toward her, whispering. 1"If he gets weak-- other might make move. Solve both."
[22:38] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane holds Lemon as he peers around slowly.
[22:38] <01Dias`> 6Dias shakes his head at Key then looks back at Cole. 1"Yeah, I call it stalling tho. We're trying to negotaiate something."
[22:38] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... 6* Odin begins to approach Dias in a blur, prepareing to strike; only Raquel can make out his movements, due to the godslayer.
[22:39] <01Raquel> "Odin. These weapons are a threat to you, are they not?"
06[22:39] * 01Raquel attempts to get the god's attention before he strikes
[22:39] <01@DeathStar> 6* Odin stops, the spear pressed against the back of Dias' neck. He eyes Raquel
[22:39] <01@DeathStar> <Odin> Do you plan to hand them to me, then child, along with the traitor's name?
[22:39] <01Dias`> 6Dias pauses, blinking. He slowly turns around and jerks away from it.
[22:40] <01Raquel> "I... honestly, don't want them."
[22:40] <01Dias`> <Dias> I think we can do that. 6He tugs at the collar of his tact suit. 1"If you consider the deal.
[22:40] <01@DeathStar> 6* Odin holds out his hand. "Give them to me, then, child. And I will release your friend from her duty as an Einhenjar.
[22:40] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes Odin suspiciously.
[22:41] <01Raquel> "But I was thinking... wouldn't it better for you, if they were taken beyond the reach of anyone who might mean to threaten you. Beyond the bounds of this world."
[22:41] <01@DeathStar> 6* Odin pauses at that, closing his hand. "And you have the means to do this?"
[22:41] <01Dias`> 6Dias blinks then looks at Raquel, pointing. 1"Oh she's good."
[22:42] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole puts his hands in his pockets, watching everyone, being quiet for once.
[22:42] <01Raquel> "Once we have our friend back, we plan to be gone from this world. We'd never be a concern for you again."
[22:42] <01@DeathStar> <Odin> .... As a show of faith, then, name the traitor amongst my gods.
[22:43] <01Kit> <Chii> Seeing as I have nothing else to ask and I've been beaten soundly to a pulp for the last day-- It's Loki, you dumbass.
[22:43] <01Dias`> 6Dias' shifts his feet apart a bit. 1"Loki."
06[22:44] * 01Raquel pauses... she never actually learned his name, but she's glad the others had.
[22:44] <01@Xanatos> <Cole> Wait, that was his name? 6He scratches his nose then shrugs and points towards Loki.
[22:45] <01@DeathStar> 6* Odin turns to face Loki, who narrows his eyes, trying to flee. The other gods grab him. Odin shakes his head in disdain. "Lenneth Valkyrie." 6* He commands. At that moment, both Valkryies approach, looking worse for wear. "You may release the soul of the woman they want." 6* He waves his hand. Lenneth bows, and Cheryl vanishes, her body jerking as it sits up in a loud gasp; the bond is bac
[22:45] <01Dias`> <Dias> Lemon, sync us up.
[22:45] <01@DeathStar> <Odin> And what is this corruption you speak of? Why should I allow you to take such an artifact from here? 6* He gesturs at the crystal
[22:45] <01Kit> <Chii> I don't know how Dias knew, but this is all... norse. I know that.
[22:45] <01@DeathStar> 6* Lemon is KOed.
[22:46] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane is still holding her.
[22:46] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl sits up; her emotions are hidden in the bond like before Warren took her - there, but not open
[22:46] <01Dias`> 6Dias hangs his head at that, then looks at Kane. 1"You?"
[22:46] <01Kit> <Key> Corruption destroys worlds like a plague of existence.
[22:46] <01@DeathStar> 6* Odin eyes Key. "It sounds like Ragnarok."
[22:46] <01Kit> <Key> It might be!
[22:46] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane shakes his head, not having the software anymore. 1Essentially there is a legend that if we gather these crystals together, we can stop this plague from occuring.
[22:46] <01Kit> <Key> But no warriors can stop corruption, no matter how strong!
[22:47] <01Kit> 6Key tilts her head, smiling. 1"Except maybe Key's friends!"
[22:47] <01Dias`> <Dias> We can Key. We'll find a way.
[22:47] <01@DeathStar> 6* JOhn is kicked into the room by Freya, who got free. She fumes with quiet righteous anger.
[22:47] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl taps her own device, synching them
[22:47] <01Kit> <Chii> Did you... hit on her, John?
[22:47] <01@DeathStar> <John> ... yes.
[22:47] <01Kit> 6Chii shakes her head, then goes back to looking vacant and empty.
[22:48] <01Dias`> <Dias> Did you get her number atleast? 6He looks at John
[22:48] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole moves to help John up.
[22:48] <01Kit> 6Chii peers over at the two valkyries. 1"...Lenneth, and you..." 6She looks to the other. 1"...Must be hrist."
[22:48] <01@DeathStar> 6* Odin sits back on his throne, propping his head up boredly. "They may go. As ruler, I see fit to give them mercy."
[22:48] <01@DeathStar> 6* Hrist eyes Chii. She looks quietly sullen, but seems to be withholding any attacks since Odin hasn't ordered it
[22:48] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane bows slightly, eyeing the ground. 1Thank you.
[22:48] <01Dias`> 6Dias looks over at Odin. 1"Than kyou."
[22:48] <01@DeathStar> 6* John sighs at Dias and sits up
06[22:48] * 01Raquel bows her head to Odin, "You're a hard bargainer... but you're just. Thank you."
[22:49] <01Kit> <Chii> I'm not going to say anything about loyalty. I have no place on that-- but shouldn't you think for yourself, at least?
[22:49] <01@DeathStar> <Hrist> ... 6* She eyes Chii coldly.
[22:49] <01@Xanatos> <Cole> How about we all be quiet until we can leave, eh?
[22:49] <01@DeathStar> 6* Lenneth peers at everyone. "I wish you well on your journey, warriors."
[22:50] <01@Xanatos> <Cole> Thanks Lenneth, it was nice to meet you. 6He smiles.
[22:50] <01Kit> <Chii> You feel different, but the same. Sisters, right? Nothing should be worth having to fight your own kin...
[22:50] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> We're synched.
[22:50] <01Dias`> 6Dias nods to Lenneth, giving her a thumbs up. 1"Stay safe."
[22:50] <01@DeathStar> 6* Hrist eyes Lenneth at that.
[22:50] <01Raquel> "Oh... Lenneth... eh... Sorry about the trouble before. Nothing personal."
[22:50] <01@DeathStar> <Lenneth> I am sorry to have been the cause of much of the trouble.
[22:50] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane glances to Cheryl, nodding slightly to show he's ready.
[22:51] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl taps the device, and they all appear in the beach house.
[22:51] <01@DeathStar> 6* Scott looks up from a book
[22:51] <01Dias`> <Dias> Well that was fun and exciting.
[22:52] <01Kit> <Chii> ..." 6She keeps peering toward where the two were, dark and light, probably attributing the idea to something, someone else, then moves to the fridge, swipes a six-pack despite hating the taste of beer and heads out the front door to sit on the porch.
[22:52] <01Kit> <Key> Fun, yes. Painful, more!
[22:52] <01Dias`> 6Dias looks over at Scott. 1"Did we miss anything?
03[22:52] * Sammael is now known as Jennifer
[22:52] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl moves up the stairs. Lemon stirs and winces, calling out for her mistress - the one she can cuddle
[22:52] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> No. It's been a quiet day.
[22:52] <01Dias`> <Dias> Sorry to hear that. I didn't have time to bring you something nice either.
[22:52] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane peers down to Lemon and moves after Chii.
[22:52] <01@DeathStar> 6* X looks KEy over for damage, then satisfied, moves to her room to rest.
06[22:53] * 01@Jennifer hops in from the hallway, kitten in her arms, she looks out at the others arriving. "How'd it go?"
[22:53] <01Kit> <Key> Recovery complete!" 6She peers at the crystal, then looks around. 1"What Key do with this?"
[22:53] <01Dias`> <Dias> We got another legendary.
[22:53] <01Dias`> <Dias> Give it to whoever's holding the crystals...Kane? Or is it Cheryl?
[22:53] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole hops onto the couch, stretching out.
01[22:54] <01@Jennifer> "Cool!" *she grins a bit* "Is everyone alright? Anyone need checking up?"
[22:54] <01Dias`> <Dias> I'd give Key a check over to be safe.
[22:54] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane places Lemon down beside Chii. 1She wanted you. 6He notes, then moves back for the house.
[22:54] <01Raquel> "...you know... in retrospect... I should have asked if they could teach me to do the whole... summoning souls back to life to fight." *sighs* "...I'm getting a drink."
[22:54] <01Kit> <Key> ...Recovery complete!
[22:54] <01@DeathStar> 6* John rubs his face painfully.
[22:54] <01@DeathStar> <John> Scary girl, Raquel, you're a scary girl.
[22:54] <01Dias`> 6Dias pats Raquel on the shoulder. 1"You did good awesome, Raq."
[22:55] <01@DeathStar> 6* Lemon shifts to cling to Chii, planting her face against Chii's breasts
06[22:55] * 01@Jennifer looks over at Key and nods, then John. "You alright Sensei?" *She slowly slips over to Key to look her over anyway*
[22:55] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane moves inside, taking the Legendary crystal for now until everyone recovers, he then moves for the stairs.
[22:55] <01Kit> 6Chii jerks, looking to Kane and goes to tell him that he should keep her, but then eyes Lemon clinging to her. She remains silent and goes back to drinking.
[22:55] <01Kit> <Key> John beat by girl.
[22:56] <01Dias`> <Dias> Not the first time.
06[22:56] * 01Raquel turns to give John a smile, "If I got stuck with your soul... wouldn't you want to come out now and then?" She bows her head to Dias, "I do what I can... you beat the trial with Kane and Key."
06[22:56] * 01@Jennifer peers over at John. "Got turned down?"
[22:56] <01Dias`> <Dias> Eh, It was mostly Key and Kane.
[22:56] <01@Xanatos> <Kane> We failed. 6He says simply.
[22:56] <01@DeathStar> <John> I guess I would.
[22:56] <01Kit> <Key> Not turned-- kicked down.
[22:57] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole hmms and perches up onto the back of the couch, then dissappears.
06[22:57] * 01@Jennifer gives a look of childish dismay. "Poor Sensei..."
[22:57] <01@Xanatos> 6* Kane steps into his room and shuts the door behind him.
[22:57] <01@DeathStar> 6* JOhn sighs dramatically.
[22:57] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole appears outside Cheryl's door and knocks.
[22:57] <01Kit> 6Key strips down, since examinations can't be done clothed and they're back at the beach anyway
[22:57] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> What?
06[22:58] * 01@Jennifer looks back over at Key and nearly falls over. "I-I-I..."
[22:58] <01@Xanatos> <Cole> Hey boss, you got a second? 6He calls out.
04[22:58] <01Kit> <Key> What? Jennifer exam.
[22:58] <01Dias`> <Dias> Hey Scott, did you remember to feed my dolphins?
[22:58] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> ... Yeah. Come in.
[22:58] <01@DeathStar> <Scott> No.
[22:58] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole slips in, shutting the door behind him.
[22:58] <01Dias`> <Dias> Aww man. They're so going to be pissed at me. 6He sighs as he moves to get some food
[22:59] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes him, from sitting at her desk with her whiskey.
[22:59] <01@Xanatos> <Cole> Hitting the booze already, huh? 6He motions. 1Mind if I have a drink?
06[22:59] * 01Raquel goes to find that drink now
06[22:59] * 01@Jennifer blinks a bit, frowning for some reason, though not at Key, she moves in and looks her over. "Hmm... did you suffer any real damage? You look okay at first glance..." *she has to stand on her tiptoes and crane her neck to see some of Key*
[23:00] <01Kit> <Key> Key nearly die. Recovery system complete restoration.
[23:00] <01Kit> 6Key squints like Lilith and Chii do. 1"Nibelung Valesti hurt."
[23:01] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> Not really into sharing, but I think there's some stuff under the bed you can have.
01[23:01] <01@Jennifer> "Y-You did? I'm glad you didn't die Key." *she pouts and looks her over* "You seem just fine now."
[23:01] <01Kit> <Key> Am. Said so.
01[23:01] <01@Jennifer> "I know, just giving you the all clear!" *she winks*
[23:02] <01@Xanatos> 6* Cole nods and digs out something. 1It was a rough reality. I know you're not up to sharing, but I'm a good listener.
[23:02] <01@DeathStar> <Cheryl> I'll keep that in mind.
[23:02] <01@DeathStar> 6* Cheryl eyes him once, then takes a sip of her whiskey
[23:02] <01@DeathStar> -END-