Thread: The Wizard and the Goddess Amulet (w/Chaos)

The day droned on for a while without much event Esmine. By mid afternoon, her lack of sleep was catching up with her however. Her co-workers voices were a dull incomprehensible hum in her ears. The text on her computer screen and the neat rows of figures seemed to blur together in front of her tired eyes. Suddenly her screen went black. She pressed the power button repeatedly but nothing happened. Before she could crawl under the desk to check the power chord, she noticed a black liquid oozing from the monitor. A moment later the screen flickered and she could see the image of a flower blooming appeared on screen. As it opened, she recognized it to be the same shape as the one on the pin. Instead of an eye, this time at its center, a hand shot forward as if to grab her. Esmine shrieked and fell out of her office chair. When she stood up to face the menace at her computer, it was gone. Everything was completely normal. Except of course for the overturned chair and the huddle of office workers staring at her. Had she been dreaming? She didn't remember falling asleep. What was that? Has the intern finally gone crazy? she heard a voice from the crowd. Others asked if she was okay. She fumbled some explanation about falling out of her chair and most people bought it. As the small crowd cleared, Esmine wondered if she was going crazy. It wouldn't be unheard of. Her grandmother had gone senile, in spite of both magical and medical treatment. She'd watched it happen. It was common in her family, she had been told. A genetic defect or some sort. Fear of madness had plagued Esmine most of her life, it made her question everything. Especially her own perceptions of the supernatural. You look like shit. You still having those dreams? Esmine turned to see a brunette in bright clothes and thick spectacles staring at her. Susan, one of the few employees she'd managed to get close to, was giving her a critical stare. She didn't remember telling the woman about those dreams, but it had turned out to be a wise decision. Probably. Did you go see the man I told you about? Susan was something of a wannabe practitioner with next to nothing of a gift at all. The sort of person who read horoscopes religiously and carried around chakra crystals and such. However, she had managed to get a hold of some legitimate knowledge. That would include Samael's business information which she had eagerly relayed to Esmine a couple weeks ago. He's not like that... that... other fellow, the one you dated. He's reliable. He helped me, I'm sure he can- I talked to him, Esmine interrupted. He's an ass...but if he can help I'll be grateful. The woman beamed with pride, clearly excited that her advice had been taken. Esmine couldn't deal with her bubbly joy just now, however. It was close to quitting time and she'd had a draining day. I'll let you know if it turns out he's not completely horrible, Esmine said dismissively as she made her way out. Oh come on, don't be like that! He's the real deal, I think! They're not all like...like... Leon Esmine responded with a sigh. She didn't want to talk about him and was edging towards the elevator. Right right.... Susan followed her down the hallway. Esmine appreciated her concern but the woman did not know when to back off. She did at least stop short of boarding the elevator with her. I wish you would tell me what is so bad about him someday... I don't remember. Then what's the problem? That IS the problem. The elevator doors closed and Esmine left the woman to puzzle over what she meant.