(12-19-2017, 12:54 PM)PhantomUnderYourDesk Wrote: [ -> ](...) Lucifer also received some thankful and appreciating strokes and pats ('See? Not-so-scary fae lady!'), if he decided to come within reach that is.
Speaking of the stars, she now faced Ventus. He seemed to consult the stars for an answer to her former curious-rhretorical question, and after a few moments, Shiva was right beside him. She let him speak without interefering or showing any reaction, then pondering about his answer still in that weak smile. Hmm... "That damage these Vines have already caused... Yeah, I saw it too from above. It's...saddining and heart-bleeding to see, and even more so to imagine how long the city will take to somewhat recover from the attack, even if we make it - I...I strongly believe so! Even if it's make-believe, but what to do if not try and keep on fighting, here in the present? If we fall, or the city falls, we at least can say that we DID something, and not little on top of that. Still, it barely ever will be the same for quite a while if we return with victory in our pockets - Ven, I've been looking forward to that Little Cup. But now, I guess I can kiss the hope to paticipate goodnight, can I? All because of...them..."
There was quite a trace of cold wrath in that last words, and just as much melancholy. She gently leaned into Ven, Kyuu still close to her.
Ventus and Lucifer were not too thrilled and at the Machoke/Machop skulking around their current resting point, and they perfectly conveyed this lack of enthusiasm by sending them scurrying off with the occasional Gust and some withering glare sent their way. Ventus was
also prepared to summon Raphael and send off to scour away the resident Fighting with a few well placed Air Slashes or, if they proved especially treacherous, Sky Attacks. "I brook no threats towards myself nor my friend and family, so those that lurk in the dark with ill intentions, beware, for my wrath for it will be
unfettered and merciless for those foolish enough to dare trepass against us....." the empath proclaimed, more to himself than the afformentioned creatures in the night, but still loud enough for them to hear his warning. If the locals try anything scevy, well, no one can she he didn't warn them....
Lucifer, still quite nervous and fearful of invoking either Fairy Lady's or his master's wrath of her, stayed well out of reach of her well meaning affections. He's NOT going to make the same mistakes again,
especially not in the middle of pitch black hostile territory while scouting/guarding, thank you very much, *Screee*! Shiva's sorrowfully and distressed words were not ignore by his master, however, as he carefully wrapped an arm around here waist and pulled them close, hugging and patting them all in one comforting motion. "Such is what I expect to happen when I heard the Vines breached the city, and its not the first time I've seen such devestation myself. Reminds me of when Neo Team Plasma and....Ghetsis attempted to plunge Unova into an Ice Age with Kyurem in his mad effort to take it over, hot and alive, or cold and dead.....such foolishness. Such....foolishness," the empath said, the last part muttered with not the least bit of bitter resentment. To say that he was unhappy with his former leader's/idols actions would be an understatement, but he managed to hide the most of it from his dear friend so as not to worry them/cause suspicion.
"Only this time, it falls to us in order to rescue a region from such an oppressive threat, rather than rely on the aid of hero of ages past, or the ones of modern times. Hopefully, all the diligent and exhaustive searching, researching ancient lore and folk traditions, and hard earned effort we've put in to eradicating these Vines will come to fruition, and that the Tao Trio themseleves will watch over all of us and ensure that, regardless of the outcome, Cheshire will not fall to these
weeds. And in time, recover from the damage those insidious plant have wrought...." The researcher lasped into silence as finished his brief introspection, content to remain silent as he enjoyed the night with his dearest friend while keeping vigil for any threat to them.