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Post by gantzgun74 on Sept 16, 2013 12:21:12 GMT -5
After running a fair distance from the cemetery, Barbara and Squigly found themselves at the old church on the edge of Void City. When Barbara stopped, she took in what appeared to be a garden before them as they approached the church from it's backyard.
The Viking girl took in the garden as she and Squigly walked through it. "Hmmmm nice place. Kinda homey."
As they walked along, the figure that had started following them followed from a safe distance to keep watching.
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Post by ShadesofGrey18 on Sept 16, 2013 18:29:35 GMT -5
"Indeed..." Squigly had to admit, though, that churches did unnerve her. Considering what she saw and just what had been living in the Grand Cathedral in New Meridian... She shuddered lightly at the memory.
"What a curious place. This church doesn't seem to be anywhere near where it would get a sizable congregation..." Leviathan looked around, a rather curious expression on his face.
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Post by gantzgun74 on Sept 16, 2013 20:19:08 GMT -5
Barbara took the place before her in as she slowly walked up. "Hmmmm... Buildin' looks old. Aye figure it's abandoned." ... A grin appears on her face. "Come on! Le's check it ewt!" She rushes to the door and tries it. When the backdoor doesn't immediately open, Barbara readied her axe....
BAM!!! BAM!!! BAM!!!!
After a second or two of slamming the blade and flat of her axe against the door it finally opened since it's closing measure had been soundly removed. "Come on! Let's go in!" With a wide little grin, she walked into the chapel, the wings on her helmet fluttering almost in excitement.
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Post by ShadesofGrey18 on Sept 16, 2013 20:57:20 GMT -5
The zombie girl and parasite just watched. Squigly's eyes were slightly wide in shock that Barbara would just break down the door; Leviathan felt much the same, the skeletal dragon sweatdropping a little as he and Squigly looked at each other.
Without a word, the two followed their new friend inside, hoping they wouldn't get caught breaking and entering...
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Post by gantzgun74 on Sept 24, 2013 17:37:56 GMT -5
As the trio moved inside the church, the mysterious figure approached as well, taking in the odd energy surrounding the lankier of the two young women... and that odd creature in her head!
Maybe the next week wouldn't be so boring after all...
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Inside the church meanwhile, Barbara grinned as she took in her surroundings. The church itself was spooky and foreboding, lit dimly by candles on golden stands and odd looking stain glass windows decorating the walls. One of them looked like a spooky figure wearing a filthy cloak and skeletal hands poking out of the sleeves. "PHEW.... Spooky lookin' place, ain't it?'
[Can you recognize the DCstuck reference? XD]
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Post by ShadesofGrey18 on Sept 25, 2013 20:42:15 GMT -5
(I did. xD)
Squigly daintily walked into the church. "...Indeed..." She glanced nervously around the corners, keeping an eye for any other things... she hadn't forgotten about Double, after all. Leviathan, sensing her concern, wrapped a little closer, his eyes glancing about with care.
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Post by gantzgun74 on Sept 25, 2013 21:34:41 GMT -5
If Barbara was nervous she wasn't showing it in the slightest, potentially inscribing inher compatriots that the woman had no concept of the word 'fear'. With a grin, she took the lead and continued on. Her eyes traveled along the multiple stain glass windows, passing by the one with the bony hands and seeing another...
"Hmmmm...."
For reasons she herself wasn't sure of, her eyes were caught on window that depicted a young man in the middle of a dark purple-ish black flame with a notable fan looking symbol on his chest. The man had evil looking eyes narrowed in a cartoonishly malicious fashion. It was an intimidating image.
"Wha' kinduh faith visited here ya think? They shore liked these pants wittingly scary dieties, din't they? Wonder who or what these things were?"
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Post by ShadesofGrey18 on Sept 25, 2013 21:42:25 GMT -5
Squigly walked a little faster as she looked at the stained-glass window. "I have no idea..."
Leviathan looked intently at the window. "Hmmm... Certainly not like the Mother that disgusting creature spread faith in..."
Squigly looked a little more intently. "This window almost makes me think that this church belongs to a cult of some kind. It's so small and out-of-the-way that no normal congregation could come here..."
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Post by gantzgun74 on Sept 25, 2013 23:42:21 GMT -5
"Cults huh?" She sticks her tongue out in disgust. "UGH, hate those kindsa guys. Their so wrong, yet ya cahn't beat eny sense in em. Sahd AND pathetic." She looks to Squigly and Leviathan. "Meh, but what cahn ya do... People need ta believe in somethin' eh?"
With those unbelievably wise words, the woman continued on, showing little nervousness or even fear as she continued looking around. "Still... There is something about this place that confuses me."
She was now looking at a candle nearby. "How long da ya think this thin's been lit?"
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In the time it took for Squigly and Leviathan to realize Barbara was right, a strange and tiny figure scrambled along the rafters high above them, soundlessly finding a place to continue observing them.
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Post by ShadesofGrey18 on Sept 25, 2013 23:45:28 GMT -5
Leviathan's eyes widened. "Blast, how did I miss that?"
Squigly glanced around. "I'm not sure how long. If it was recently, though, then we're likely not alone here..."
The zombie girl wordlessly reached, and Leviathan slipped his tail into her hand, the point hanging down a little ways.
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Post by gantzgun74 on Sept 27, 2013 14:25:24 GMT -5
Barbara herself started looking around getting her axe ready for whatever was about to happen. "Wonder what it tis that lives in here?"
"A fine question to ask... for the ones who broke in,
But regardless of all, all shall very soon begin."
The three looked around as the voice echoed throughout the church. Barbara noted the refined and noble voice that spoke the odd rhyme. "Why don't you show yeeself then?? Where are ya?"
"Hohohohohoho! A truly comical young lady to make a demand,
A total loser through and through, though it is not you I have scanned."
Finally Barbara had the sense to look up...
There she saw a miniature woman sitting in the rafters with darkened skin, that almost looked like fur and wearing odd clothes.
"Welcome to my parlor said the spider to the flies,"
Shantotto grinned.
"Welcome new subjects to the home of Shantotto... the wise."
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Post by ShadesofGrey18 on Sept 27, 2013 18:59:58 GMT -5
Squigly immediately stepped backwards, hands up in her 'ready' position; Leviathan turned his body a bit, almost like a helix around her.
The skeletal dragon raised an eyebrow, before speaking.
"Speaking in couplets? That's nothing new.
It's really quite simple, dear; I can do it, too.
If this is your home, breaking in was not our intent.
All that we are seeking is to know where we've been sent."
Squigly rolled her eyes at Leviathan's waxing poetic, while the parasite had a small smirk on his lips.
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Post by gantzgun74 on Sept 28, 2013 23:21:09 GMT -5
Barbara looked between the two, looking very confused. "Ya speak the same fancy gibberish this girl be speakin'  " Shantotto meanwhile let out her signature laugh looking very amused by this sudden twist. She leaned forward from her seat. "Speaking in couplets, indeed anyone can do, However you will find that I am far better then you." She chuckled as she jumped down and landed before the three, revealing that she was actually half their height... Still something about her aura was truly intimidating. "Superior in all ways, be it might or magic, Should we have to fight, the result would be tragic. but here to fight I am not, let gratitude show, instead, I have a lovely proposal! Hohohoho!" Barbara looked at Squigly and Leviathan... "...... What in blue blazes is she sayin'?" |
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Post by ShadesofGrey18 on Sept 29, 2013 0:05:16 GMT -5
Squigly just smacked her forehead as Leviathan began speaking back in the same manner. The zombie girl could feel her aura, though. It was like Marie's had been... but perhaps even stronger.
"'Tis never becoming to boast, my dear.
Reflects quite poorly on one, so I hear.
If you don't wish to fight, I'll not complain,
though I hope this visit won't be in vain.
Give us the proposal you wish to show,
and we'll be on our way. Tally ho!
Squigly just glanced over at Barbara, whispering "He doesn't get to wax poetic very often... All they're doing is talking in rhyme."
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Post by gantzgun74 on Sept 30, 2013 1:26:37 GMT -5
"Hmmmmm.... Well, it's all gibberish to me!" Barbara said with a clueless shrug. With that said, she looks to Leviathan. "Hey Levi! Care to throw down a few bones here? Not like you have any to share! Tell us what's going on!"
Shantotto looked between Leviathan, Barbara and Squigly, chuckling to herself all the while.
"Hmmmm, I hear what you say of boasting and raising,
however, it's hard not to, when there's energy worth praising.
I shall not keep you confined here, no matter how long,
I just wish to ask one question, answer and see not my song."
Her eyes narrowed.
"You must tell me, for curiosity begets in my being,
Tell me about this mysterious energy to which I am seeing."
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