wooliefrand | Charonquest

Oh?

[The demon begins to laugh. And laugh and laugh and laugh and--

Perci's plant magic overpowers the demon's in the moment, turning her roots against her and ensnaring her. Also conveniently, ripping them from Charon's statue. ]

Oh, but I was so enjoying our chat! I get so few visitors your see. But honestly, can you all not multitask?

[bones sprout up to slash at the roots, freeing her, only to immediately get SHOT IN THE FACE but fucking gunslingers. Rude. The honeysuckle doesn't seem to dampen much, but the bones do seem to retract some, and she still can't regain control of the vines.

She laughs as the bullets rattle her skull though, raising another hand. . .

Just as that Electroblast overwhelms her.

(and probably a fireball or two from Chronos. Yay herd mentality).

The explosion is massive, sending debris everywhere, but it's unclear if she's destroyed.

ON THE PLUS SIDE, Charon seems free for the taking for Aides' birds or whoever else wants it. . .!]

Edited 2023-09-30 23:11 (UTC)

[ if anyone else makes a statue grab the birds will just run cover support but otherwise they will fully scoop him up ]

[ LANDS DIRECTLY ON WHATEVER'S LEFT OF THIS BITCH'S BODY

Always check for a body, THISTLE ]

[hey, they're (mostly) kids. easy mistake to make.

that said, hurried casting of VENGEFUL CHILD (2 uses/day) - Protects one pair from all magic once on him and Minuet--just in case the bitch wants to try something. it's fine.]

Edited 2023-09-30 23:21 (UTC)

( perci, on the other hand, sends out a field of healing around him after the debris. he takes some injury, but he can at least heal through it, and he'll be trying to heft some of the roots up to dislodge and help bring charon down from the fountain. )

[making triple sure that someone is grabbing Charon's statue body before following after Minuet and Styx to the demon]

If she's not dead please give her to me for a second, thank you.

Edited 2023-09-30 23:20 (UTC)

[ Ananke bee-lines for the statue CAREFULLY so as not to accidentally slam anyone into the ground

He plants himself between the statue and where they last saw the demon, charging up a second electro-blast between the "horns" rising from his back while he hefts Charon in his arms.

If he sees any threatening non-Lily (or Minuet) movement over there, he's blasting!! ]

Edited 2023-09-30 23:20 (UTC)

[damn yall efficient

Styx casts VENGEFUL CHILD. But you know, when you're dealing with demons? You don't exactly get to pick which pair.

Which is to say. They're all correct to check the body. Minuet seems to be standing on top of it when suddenly--it's gone.

And instead is right in front of him.]

So. . .cute.

[Hey Minuet ever been frenched by a sheep skull before. No? FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING.

And when he gets kissed, time suddenly freezes in the vicinity, for all but two.

Ananke and Minuet.

Everyone else is frozen in motion, the mist, the roots, everything. The demon disappears, reappearing between the two.]

Oh my, what magic is this. You aren't stopped? Well, that's fine.

It makes things interesting.

[she snaps her skeletal fingers as a rune glows beneath them]

A simple game, for some simple shepherds.

That mortal you're trying so hard to protect. I simply wish for you to answer two questions.

Two answers from each of you. And then, you may leave.

[she sits back at her little floating table.]

Who does Charon love the most among his Flock?

Who does Charon love the most among the pasture?

[a sip of her tea]

That's all.

[ M'AM HE DID NOT CONSENT!!!!!!!!!!! ]

[ WAIT OH MY GOD GETTING FRENCHED BY A SHEEP SKULL WAS THE LEAST BAD THING GOING ON ]

Wh--

Stop joking around!

I don't joke, dear. I entertain.

[ something is always happening and there is no pause he wants to vomit ]

Ever tried inviting people to a nice peaceful tea in the garden instead? That's way more fun.

I agree.

[sip.

tick tock]

[ DEEP FUCKIN BREATH ]

And what happens if we're wrong?

I simply wish for you to answer two questions.

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Perci.

Lethe.

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[ Ananke tightens his grip on Charon, and the tendril holding onto the baby leashes tangles itself up in them even further

He answers without a beat of hesitation ]

Charon doesn't have favorites.

Oh my dear boy, but he does.

You're allowed to think on it. I have all the time in the world.

But does your flock?

Edited 2023-09-30 23:37 (UTC)

Don't bullshit me! Maybe you're the kind of person who plays favorites, but that's not who Charon is! He wouldn't choose anyone on Lily over anyone else! He loves all of us!

He might love Lily the most among all the flocks, but he loves us the same.

[a sip of her tea]

He truly is a wonderful man, hm?

But demons don't lie as you mortals do.

Two answers, my dear. And your flock is free to go.

Or will you cling to your stubborn belief for all eternity?

I don't mind the company, of course.

I've given you my answer. He loves everyone on Lily the most, and Lily is who he values most in the pasture.

And yet you cannot name two of your flock.

Go ahead.

[ He just fuckin deflates when Minuet's answer gets accepted ]

Perci.

Aides.

Edited 2023-10-01 00:08 (UTC)

[A tilt of her head and steepling of her fingers]

Correct.

Incorrect.

Congratulations.

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