Thread: Clash of Outsiders (PsionicCuttlefish & Eternal Thrill)

As Kylyla hurried out of the room and glanced back at the nine inquisitors, all illuminated by their pillars of light...the pillars of light went out, and with it, they all vanished from Kylyla's ability to sense them entirely, vanished. Likely they had all teleported, and with the coordination they had already shown, it probably wasn't too surprising. Still a little unnerving, though. Makiel's thoughts were a chaotic storm, and this was a state the Lawful archon was very unaccustomed to. This didn't make any sense! None! She was a demon, she had to have done something wrong! But the inquisitors were very elevated in the archon's hierarchy, and they did not make mistakes like that... Begrudgingly, Makiel's thoughts turned to the times he had been called up to the Ministry of Temperance. He was an avenger archon, it was his job to slay the enemies of the heavens, but even for an avenger he was called up many times, more often than most other avengers. And here he was, wishing he could slay a demon, when his betters were telling him otherwise. Ugh. This must be some punishment or test suggested by them, surely... He thought to himself, still with a grousing expression as he floated along. He heard the demon's voice from behind him, but did not acknowledge it, he just continued floating along, feet still hovering an inch from the ground. However, when he felt her grab his wrist, he did stop and turn his head towards her with a glare. She dares?! He thought bitterly, as he opened his mouth, as if he were about to snap at her, but then stopped, closed his mouth and his eyes, and took a deep breath. I mustn't get called up to the Ministry again. I mustn't get called up again. I mustn't... He thought to try and calm himself, before opening his eyes again. He was forced to look at her, really look at her, for the first time since coming across her at the fortress. She was still naked, of course, with only her long hair going down her front and her tail curved around her waist, crossed over her groin, and spiraling down her thigh to give her any semblance of modesty--which, ironically, due to being so revealing but hiding 'just enough', made her look even more provocative than if she had simply paraded around openly nude without a care. She did look especially shapely and attractive...and in truth, Outsiders in general at least, not the upper-hierarchy ones weren't all that different from mortals when you got down to their daily lives and motivations--just that Outsiders were more dedicated to whatever cosmic ideal spawned them. Case in point, even Makiel couldn't deny her comeliness...but he would never admit that, he would never see anything but his enemy... never . Yet, he was still responsible for her now. He exhaled his deep breath in a resigned sigh as he looked at her. They meant...well, exactly what you yourself just said. I'm not going anywhere without you now. Anywhere I go, I must take you with me. I am responsible for your behavior, as well. Though if you commit some punishable act, you yourself will be dealt with accordingly as stated, but, it also reflects upon me and my efforts to... He made another sigh, a small one, but one that indicated he didn't quite believe the idea any more that she would, ... reform you. He paused for a moment before the corner of his mouth curled up slightly. That said, my failure to reform you would be only a temporary embarrassment to myself, whereas on the other hand I would at least be rid of you for good. I would be net-pleased if you would end this joke of a situation for me. Preferably sooner than later. He said, with a touch of smugness in his voice. After a moment, he then looked away. As for right now, well, now I am to visit the armorer to get a bracer of my own to link to yours and indicate our situation. Then I suppose I will take you to my dwelling, and...well, I'll have to figure things out from there. He said, not bothering to hide the resignation to the future in his tone. Last edited Mar 11, 2019