IC: EVENT

[bossman]

A TERRIBLE THING IS HAPPENING

reference books detailing myths and legends stolen from libraries...
wikipedia pages wiped clean from the face of the internet...
ancient stained glass windows smashed and destroyed...
historical research centers burnt to the ground...

Someone out there is trying very, very hard to erase all of the possible sources of power and belief of the ancient gods and goddesses. And it hurts. Whilst the powers of the minders are unharmed by the attacks, the gods and goddesses will be certainly feeling the toll: it's now painfully clear that even the simplest of miracles are now becoming almost impossible to perform.

deities, you had better have gifted your minders with some decent blessings! Because now you're going to rely on them more than ever. Someone is out to get you.

Comments

OPEN.

[sprung]

I'll go to the Mogao Caves.
It's a long way from Bath, but I can't sit by anymore.

It'd be nice to have some company.
Preferably one who hits hard.

closed to craig and sulis

[ofbath]

I've got a bag packed, what else do you need?

SULIS + MINDERS FOREVA.

[sprung]

We can't go by ourselves.
Just the three of us, and we'll get trounced.

We're going to need help.
So just book the tickets and I'll see who else I can dig up.

yeeeaaaaah

[ofbath]

I'm booking tickets enough for us as well.

she doesn't want you to be huuuurt ;__;

[sprung]

Book them.
But you might not use them.

not that she's excited about danger but come on :|

[ofbath]

If you're really set on this you can't just go it alone.

normally they'd just LIVE FOREVER but she's weak

[sprung]

I might be stubborn, but I'm not stupid.
I can ask some of the others for assistance.

You two might get hurt.

:C

[ofbath]

Do you think you can get an angel to come with you? They'll always be strong no matter what happens, especially against someone like Kali.

/keeps her bbs safe

[sprung]

The angels keep to their own kind, and one of their brothers is suffering.
They'll have closed up ranks, not opened them.

I'll find another.
Don't worry, Tiffany.

:3

[ofbath]

They're the strongest right now, though. They don't want their religion to die any more than anyone else does and don't they stand the best chance against someone who's being worshiped in a major religion? It makes sense.

[Just be safe okay. Guess who was a little bit Christian when she was a bb.]

CAN THIS BE ACTION

[detriments]

[Arrangements, he's making them. He joins Sulis after running through his mental checklist one last time.]

Will you be needing anything else?

NO NOODLES LEAVE

[sprung]

[ She's staring out the window, looking at Bath. Here, she's strong. Out there— who knows. ]

I'm still not sure if you two should go.

SAD HULK THEME MAKES A COMEBACK

[detriments]

I will not go against your orders, Sulis.

['But I really don't want you let you go without us' is heavily implied.]

SLO MOTION SUNSET WALK

[sprung]

On any other day, if we just stayed here, I could keep you safe and alive. [ She turns to look at him, her expression even. ] For as long as you wanted.

[ More implication: you could die and I wouldn't be able to stop it. ]

[detriments]

[Silence sets in a moment after her warning. Craig doesn't falter once.]

I'm aware.

[sprung]

[ Craig doesn't falter. Sulis, in her weakened state, does. ]

Haven't I given you enough to regret already, Craig?

[detriments]

Have I given you reasons to feel guilt?

[It sounds like a preparation for an apology.]

[sprung]

[ At length: ] No.

[ Again, looking to convince herself, maybe (with weakness comes doubt that would otherwise be nonexistent): ] No.

But I don't belong to war. And my minders shouldn't fall because of it.

[detriments]

You are my responsibility. And Tiffany's.

[They had made a promise to her. After all he's done to convince himself it was worth the sacrifice, breaking it would be unforgivable. He lets silence set before continuing.]

It's up to you.

to sulis

[cleanses]

if you would have me i would volunteer my services .

text;

[sprung]

Sulis Minerva.
Of Bath.

[ They've never spoken before. It only seems right to introduce herself before such harrowing agreements. ]

text;

[cleanses]

acheron
the river of pain .

i beg your pardon .
i had not meant to be rude .

text;

[sprung]

You weren't rude.
Only a stranger.

Now we can talk, and I can accept your offer.

text;

[cleanses]

i hope we can be friends .

i am not as strong as some of the rest of my house , but my powers have brought about enough despair .

shall i meet you at the caves ?

text;

[sprung]

I would like that.
I know your waters know only the dead.
But you and yours are always welcome to mine, Acheron.

The White Horse Pagoda. Dunhuang.
We can ready ourselves there.

Will you be bringing your minders?
I haven't decided yet.