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Post by ParamountKeymaster on Aug 17, 2015 20:05:59 GMT -5
Patrick took a stance, a dark green arcane circle forming beneath his feet. "I WANT MY BUDDY BACK!"
Jack lowered his eyelids and leaned on his cane, taking a moment to mull over what each newcomer had announced. Then he chuckled and, to no one's surprise, offered his usual two cents.
"A possibly ally requesting riposte,
An old challenger come to liberate my host,
And a... bizarre creature simply looking to fight.
My, this has been an eventful night."
The raven flew inside through a broken window and perched atop the church doors, looking around at the half-destroyed sanctuary. "Oh s***, man, what's going on up in here?! Who's this suit n' tie mutha f***a?!"
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Post by Pink Moon Wolf on Aug 17, 2015 20:55:15 GMT -5
"I don't care who he is. He's not gonna keep ruining my fun!" An aura of Pandemonium energy flared up around Cat. "You looking for a challenge, hot shot?! Well here I am! I'll take whatever you got!!"
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Post by DMis on Aug 17, 2015 21:03:49 GMT -5
"Jack. I can tell you're not that careless," Todd began as he observed what was left of the church's walls. "There's blood on the wall. And you don't appear to be bleeding."
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Post by ParamountKeymaster on Aug 17, 2015 21:25:41 GMT -5
"Listen, I'm going to be perfectly clear.
I'd rather eat that bird's droppings than duel with you, dear."
"Oh-ho, he got you good, little lady!" quoth the raven.
At Todd's comment, Jack raised an eyebrow and looked up at the wall, noting the aforementioned blood. Then he shot Todd a sideways glance and a smirk.
"Yes, this is not from any injury sustained.
This is a phenomenon that won't need explained.
Elizabeth told me you're her equivalent male.
What would a repeat of her actions entail?"
Patrick was heating up. Hearing Evan's voice project these cold rhymes was angering him to near Ray levels of rage. He was dying to rip this demon out of his friend. But how?
Proceed with caution, Patrick, Van sagely advised. We still don't know how we can affect Jack without harming Evan.
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Post by Pink Moon Wolf on Aug 17, 2015 21:30:23 GMT -5
"SHUT UP!" Cat angrily whirled around and swung Goldenhand at the raven, the business end swelling up large enough to bust open a massive hole in the church where the doors used to be. After that display of power, she faced Jack again, pointed to the damage and said, "You see that? That's gonna be your face."
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Post by DMis on Aug 17, 2015 21:47:44 GMT -5
Todd sighed. "Miss Cat you are appearing like an ill tempered child," Todd noted to the Pandemonium warrior. His attention returned to Jack. "It wouldn't be a repeat of her actions. I know my limits and my abilities are not hers. Our GTs are of different builds. Her's more helping and mine more vampiric," the violist offered.
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Post by ParamountKeymaster on Aug 17, 2015 22:14:39 GMT -5
"WHOA, WHOA, WHOA!" The raven frantically fluttered off his perch and opted to roost on one of the few remaining pews instead. "Watch where you're swinging, you crazy b****!"
Jack nodded as he took in this new information. He spared only a brief, annoyed glance at Cat before addressing Todd again.
"Interesting. ...And not obnoxious at all.
So for what purpose do you stain the wall?"
Patrick gazed up at Todd, a desperate look on his face that questioned their next move.
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Post by Pink Moon Wolf on Aug 17, 2015 22:19:25 GMT -5
Cat flattened her ears, infuriated as she was simultaneously insulted and ignored. "Okay, I think everyone in this building is getting a swat before this chapter is over. Even you, Nick Birdy."
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Post by DMis on Aug 17, 2015 22:33:10 GMT -5
"I didn't. But it seems familiar and I could use it to my advantage," Todd replied still attempting to be civil.
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Post by ParamountKeymaster on Aug 18, 2015 9:06:32 GMT -5
"If you're trying to be civil, I don't understand why
You'd approach me well-armed and accompanied by
This young mage who had recently dueled with me."
Jack slowly walked Patrick's way, wearing the kind of smile that preceded several varieties of harassment.
"And just what would your strategy this time around be?"
Patrick stood his ground, despite his worried expression and very obvious jitters as Jack approached him. "I-I don't know... I'm just here to get you outta Evan!"
"Dear boy, I am wired to your friend's brain and spine.
If you wish to remove me, that'd be just fine,
But the process would be like detaching a limb.
Tear me out now and you just might kill him."
Of course... Evan had anticipated this level of difficulty, but it didn't make the prospect any less concerning. And in hindsight, even if they did somehow manage to extract Jack, who's to say Evan wouldn't go full predator on them again? There were no pleasant options, but whatever happened, he was counting on his best friend not to let him suffer anymore. Come on, Patrick. Don't do anything stupid.
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Post by Pink Moon Wolf on Aug 18, 2015 12:48:02 GMT -5
Cat stepped in between Patrick and Jack, clearly in no mood to be ignored. "Didn't really bring your A-game, didja, buddy? Not even your B-game." She once again reeled back her flyswatter like it was a baseball bat. "Brain and spine, huh? Well, at least I know where to smack ya."
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Post by DMis on Aug 18, 2015 14:27:56 GMT -5
"I'm armed with a viola and my powers. Not as well as one would think," Todd replied. "Miss Cat will you stand down! RIGHT NOW!"
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Post by ParamountKeymaster on Aug 18, 2015 21:25:38 GMT -5
"W-Well..." Patrick continued his weak attempt at standing up to Jack. "You're not so tough. You got fire. I got fire. And a bunch of other stuff! A-And..."
Patrick, Van spoke up. You're the abjurer. You know the exorcism spell.
"Ah! Right! I-I know how to exorcise!"
"Well s***, you coulda said that earlier, kid!" quoth the raven.
Jack tilted his head and narrowed his eyes.
"Do you now? So you're an abjurer too?
Well, let me put something in perspective for you."
Jack then backed up and started a slow pace back and forth at the front of the church.
"Elizabeth had been telling the truth
When she said that Evan appeared initially uncouth.
When I encountered him in these newfound lands,
He had death in his eyes and blood on his hands."
"YOU'RE LYING!" Patrick cried. "Y-You're sick...! You're just a sick monster trying to make excuses! Evan's no killer! He'd never harm anything or anyone that didn't deserve it!"
"I speak the truth. In rage he did emerge,
Driven only by hunger and primal urge.
When I found him bloodied from his carnivorous feast,
He quickly attacked me. He behaved like a beast.
If not for me possessing him and having my way,
He would still be out prowling and slaughtering prey.
So if you think Evan would do better in this body of his,
Then finish me and see who the real monster is!"
Jack boldly stood his ground before what was left of the pulpit. Evan was churning in his mind; even if he was still just as terrified of Jack and his unpredictable nature... part of him couldn't help but think that he was right.
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Post by Pink Moon Wolf on Aug 18, 2015 22:47:03 GMT -5
"Hey, don't you tell me to stand down!" Cat protested before listening to Jack's rhyming rant. "See?! He's practically begging for someone to come at him! AND I NEED TO HIT SOMETHING!"
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Post by DMis on Aug 18, 2015 22:49:39 GMT -5
"But killing Evan is NOT an option. Cat," hissed Todd. 'Why am I surrounded by idiot heroes?' he mentally added as he dragged his hand over his face.
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