Expanse: The City Reboot (Dark Fantasy Epic) Main Thread (Open, Started)

[Evrant-Knight]

Vergil Crawford - The Dean's Mansion - Tinsdal

After what had happened, the pair of them walked in silence, not a word from either of them in response to the event that took place, only a moment ago. As they reached the main hallway, the silence broke.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't of said it. God, what was I thinking, I feel like such a fool now. We should pretend it didn't happen in front of the others, but that will be difficult I feel. If you don't want to respond, then I understand why. Let's just keep going, I can see Telnor and Scarlett." Vergil said, finding it difficult to speak, and almost broke into tears.

 

[FinalDream]

Scarlett Verneer - the capital of the north, Tinsdal

?You may.?

Scarlett took Telnor?s arm and walked with him to the waterfront garden spotting Vergil and Vessel on the way.

 

[Evrant-Knight]

Vergil Crawford - The Dean's Mansion - Tinsdal

"Yeah, your right, time apart." Vergil said as he saw her disappear into the crowd. He decided to walk amongst the crowd, as he did, he slowly felt better about what happened. After a while, Vergil found himself staring out onto the waterfront, overlooking the famous Bridges of Trust.

"I could just end it here, cast myself into the abyssal waters. No, that's just stupid, and the cowards way out." He thought to himself, contemplating suicide, but realised it would be pointless. Vergil soon stepped away from the edge, and bumped into a woman.

"Oh excuse Miss, did not see you."
"That is okay sir, with all these people about, it makes it difficult to navigate." The woman replied, she then realised who it was.
"Oh, Vergil, I did not recognise you. My my, you certainly clean up well, and very handsome if I might add." Fiora remarked, giggling afterwards.
"Oh Fiora, your looking... radiant." Vergil responded with as Fiora briefly took off her mask. His faced was stunned at what lay beneath the golden mask with a dark blue pattern.
"What is the matter? Anyway, your parents would like to speak with you."
"She certainly will... Mother." Vergil said in a rather sharp manner.

"Mother... how did you know?" Fiora asked, both shocked and stunned by Vergil's comment.
"Anyway, we should disgust this in private. I have a private area setup for this 'reunion'. Follow me." She added, and lead Vergil to some place out of the way from all the prying eyes. The pair of them sat at a table at the far end of the garden's, it was covered, so it should be safe.

"Well then, where should I begin?..." Fiora asked her son.

 

[Korten12]

Lorel Ion ? Dean?s Mansion - Tinsdal

Everyone was arriving and making their way into the Gardens, but Lorel couldn?t find Velen and Itsuka, then again he didn?t know what mask they were wearing. The mask he was wearing was white with two slit eyes and red lines going down the ends of each and upwards from the middle of each. When everyone was allowed into the Gardens everyone situated themselves and it begun.

It was simple, they announced the members of the Vo?ana family, and Jastis came down the stairs that connected the garden with the second floor with his wife, who wore masks that seemed to make one whole one based on their designs. Next came his daughter who was much younger, maybe early teen?s, she wore a simple mask with some unique designs.

Lastly, Mizuki with the dean?s son, while they were together he wore a golden looking mask that looked like a face, but Mizuki was wearing something different. It was a simple black mask with a single white line going down the middle. After they got to the bottom the announcing stopped and the party proceeded as it does.

When Mizuki was alone Lorel went up to her. ?Hey Mizuki, good it looks you got ready in time. What?s with the mask. It?s basic, but different then everyone else?s.?

?It?s? It?s from eleven years ago. Yes, eleven years ago, where a great many things happened.?

?Eleven years ago? Huh, that seems very common amongst my friends. Velen and Itsuka, lots of time they tell me that happened eleven years ago or someone they met eleven years ago.?

?Itsuka and Velen are here?? She asked, she had been so busy the past two days that she hadn?t heard or seen them. ?I must see them before the party ends, actually I will go and look for them now.? She stood up and ran off. Oddly there was something about her that made her seem? Familiar.

Lorel ignored the thought and got up and decided to find Malina who looked like she was dying next to her father and wanted to talk to someone else. He tapped her shoulder and she noticed him and decided to follow him to where they were talking early, where it overlooked the waterfront. They were significantly higher but the voices from the party below were being drowned out by the sound of waves.

Malina looked beautiful, she wore a silver dress that complimented her size and bust, and similar to his outfit, had fur around the neck and bottom. She had no sleeves but similar to Itsuka had the long thin gloves but Malina?s was black. The dress ended a bit above the knee?s, and it she wore dark stockings. Her mask only covered her eyes, but had an elaborate design.

?So Malina, how?s your time in the North been?? Lorel said to strike up a conversation.

She smiled. ?Good so far, you??

?Could be better.?

?Thinking of your parents?? She inquired.

?Without a doubt. It?s hard to get them out of my mind, it happened all so fast. I was powerless.?

 

[Evrant-Knight]

Vergil Crawford/Lady Fiora De La Croix - The Dean's Mansion - Waterfront Garden Masquerade - Tinsdal

"Well then, where should I begin?" His mother, Fiora asked, that was an interesting question she posed. But, he managed to think of answer.

"Firslty, why did you and father leave me? But first, we should remove these masks, since we're discussing the truth." Vergil responded with as he removed his mask, and placed it on the table.

"I suppose that is the correct first question." Fiora noted, as she removed her own mask, and placed it next to her son's.

"It was, for your own protection. You see, years ago, your father and I, we obtained some sensitive information, information that if placed in the wrong hands, could destabilize the entire North Section. People were after us, and, we didn't want to them to hurt you, so we decided to take you some place safe, somewhere that they could not find you."

"Who could not find me?"

"The Champions of The Tempest."

Vergil had to laugh at that name.

"Those fools, seriously." Vergil then regained his composure. "Funny you should mention them, me and a friend of mine, we had some dealings with them a couple of days ago. Let's just say, they won't be a problem for a long time." He remarked.

"Really?" Fiora asked with great curiosity. "Tell me, what happened."

"Well, it all started with a tournament they were holding. It was to find some potential new recruits for their order; they were offering to bypass a majority of their ranks. My friend, the Vessel, beautiful woman by the way, had entered this tournament, so she could get close enough to the Oncoming Storm, and kill him."

"After I realised the feelings I had for her, I decided to enter as well. We each had our first round matches, which we won. The Vessel was part way through her second, when there was a large explosion. The Vessel was dazed, and slightly unconscious if I recall. I managed to get her out of the arena, and found us some place safe. She didn't rest for long though, as she sensed something from a nearby hospital. I tagged along, hoping to keep her safe. It turns out, it was an old acquittance of hers that was in dire need of help."

"Vessel had asked me to hold back the oncoming soldiers, which there were fifty of them by the way, so she could rescue her friend, and I did what I was asked to do."

"Wow, that sounded exciting, is the Oncoming Storm dead?" Fiora asked nervously.
"He is, that fiend was in a worse state than the fifty soldiers I killed."
"Tell your friend thank you, the pair of you have lifted a weight from my shoulders."
"I will notify her of that when I next see her." Vergil remarked. "So, if your my mother, where is the father?" He asked slyly, changing the subject.

"That is the thing, I can't, you see your father, Angello, is dead." Fiora responded with, a tear came to her eye.

 

[Evrant-Knight]

Vergil Crawford/Lady Fiora De La Croix - The Dean's Mansion - Waterfront Garden Masquerade Party - Tinsdal

"That is the thing, I can't, you see your father, Angello, is dead." Fiora responded with, Vergil could see a tear falling down her cheek.

"Its okay mother, I mean, Fiora. You don't have to cry any more, your son is here." Vergil remarked as he comforted her. He then returned to his seat.

"So, your name is Fiora Crawford."

"Actually, that isn't true, Crawford is not my real surname. Nor is Vergil Crawford your real name." Fiora replied in haste.
A surprised look appeared on Vergil's face. "So, if it isn't my real name, what is?" He asked, still confused by this revelation.

"It's Aeon, Aeon De La Croix." Fiora replied with, unsure of how he would take it.
"Very well then, but permit me that you'll know me now as Vergil, as its the name I've known throughout my life, and I don't want to..." Vergil remarked, but was interrupted by a splash.

"What was that, come on, we'll have to investigate." Vergil asked Fiora, the pair of them putting on their masks back on to investigate the noise outside.

As they left the private area, Vergil engaged Shade's Vision to see what had caused it. By the looks of it, no one else had noticed. He then spotted the source.

"Vessel, hold on. Come on Fiora, we have to help her." Vergil called out as he dashed through the crowds, Fiora following behind her. They soon arrived to a struggling Vessel. The pair of them knelt down to grab one of her arms.

 

[Evrant-Knight]

Vergil Crawford/Fiora De La Croix - The Dean's Mansion - Waterfront Garden Masquerade Party - Tinsdal

"Okay then, enjoy your swim." Vergil remarked with a devious smile underneath his mask as he saw the Vessel fall into the waters below, her harp clutched in his right hand.

" By the Gods! Is she going to be okay? " Fiora asked, sounding shocked, and looking stunned by what she had just seen.
"Oh, she will be okay mother, it?s part of thing of being a person of balance; for everything she does in a behaved manner, there has to be something that is sporadic, off the wall you could say."
"Yes, your quite right in that regard Aeon, any way, we should meet up with her; I would like to congratulate her for killing the Oncoming Storm personally."
"You might as well." Vergil remarked as he followed on behind Fiora, stopping briefly to pick up Vessel's mask.

"Any way, you were saying." Fiora noted, bringing the topic of conversation from where they left it earlier.
"Ah, yes, mother, I'd prefer it if you called me Vergil from now on, it?s the only name I've had, and no offence, I don't want to simply drop that part of my identity for the truth.
" Very well then Aeo... I mean Vergil. I shall honour your decision, but please, keep your original name; you may never know when it may come in useful. Don't call me mother, we haven't known each other long enough to use those terms. "

"Fair enough, Fiora."

"You not going to jump in after her?" Fiora asked, giggling slightly.
"Ah what the heck, here, hold these, and don't drop and/or lose them." Vergil responded without a care, as he passed her his coat and mask, along with the Vessel's mask and harp. He then jumped into the icy waters, and swam towards the Vessel.

"Huhh, just like Angello." Fiora though, as she remembered his sense of adventure. She passed the items to a nearby servant, who accompanied her to the pier dock.

He managed to climb up onto the pier dock without assistance from the Vessel.

"Well, I can see why you yourself enjoyed that." Vergil remarked, then showed a joyful grin on his face.

 

[Evrant-Knight]

Vergil Crawford/Fiora De La Croix - The Dean's Mansion - Waterfront Garden Masquerade Party - Tinsdal

After his mother arrived, Vergil simply laid out on the pier, partially exhausted from the swim.

"I'm okay." Vergil said casually as he raised a hand.

"Ah, you must be the Vessel." Fiora responded, shaking her hand in response.

"I must say, thank you for removing that fiend, the Oncoming Storm. He has been a weight on my mind now for quite a number of years, ever since Vergil's father died."

"Anyway, my name is Fiora De La Croix." She announced bowing in respect afterwards.

"I have here your harp and mask." Fiora then remarked, summoning the maid who followed her, to give the items to the Vessel.

"Oh, and Vergil, here is your coat and mask." She then added, as the maid placed the aforementioned items down on the ground next to Vergil.

"Is the reason why you don't share the same feelings as I do for you, stem from the fact, that I'm a man." Vergil remarked seemingly out of nowhere.

 

[Korten12]

Lorel Ion ? Dean?s Mansion - Tinsdal

?It?s not your fault. You didn?t know.?

?I didn?t know? More like I was ignorant of the fact. Looking back at it now, all the subtle hints, now they paint quite a big picture.?

She didn?t know what to say, her parents were both alive, and one was to become part of the group that ordered his families death. Now she was conflicted, she couldn?t just go back to her mother and leave Lorel without being morally hurt. It was quite a black and white situation, the Ion family saw the corruption and began to try to undermine it and paid the ultimate price. On the other hand how could she go up against her own family?

Mizuki Ion ? Dean?s Mansion ? Tinsdal

Mizuki moved through the crowds and found Velen and Itsuka talking to some Elite Classes with some Elite Classes with their masks of for a moment but they just finished. ?Velen! Itsuka!? She cried out as she ran up to them hugging the both of them and then stepping back. ?It?s been too long!?

?It has, it?s good to see you. But I must ask, does he know?? Velen asked.

She knew who he was referring to. ?No, he just thinks I am some Elite Class girl, he doesn?t know anything. But I think he is catching on.?

?Good,? Itsuka said. ?The mask you?re wearing? Quite? Nostalgic...?

?That?s an understatement,? Velen responded. ?Back eleven years ago? Lots of very big things happened back then didn?t they??

?Yes, yes it did.?

 

[FinalDream]

Scarlett Verneer - the capital of the north, Tinsdal

Before Scarlett and Telnor arrived a smart looking man in a suit approached them with a cautious smile. He wore immaculate white gloves that seemed to shine in the low light.

?Apologies sir, madam, but Mr. Vaalender has asked that you be checked for weapons.?

Scarlett faked a polite smile and eyed the woman, equally as smart, approaching her from the side. With rough hands the two house staff frisked Scarlett and Telnor but were unable to find any offending items.

?Have a pleasant evening.? The man nodded before leaving with his companion to check the next guests arriving.

Scarlett shook her head and linked her arm with Telnor again before walking inside. After the pair accepted a tall glass of champaign Scarlett heard a familiar voice.

?So, here you two are.? Kalyn Vaalender removed his mask and inspected the pair. ?I must say what fine outfits you have for tonight, it seems my money didn?t go to waste after all.?

?Oh not at all.? Scarlett remarked. ?I couldn?t decide what to wear so I bought two dresses. It was so hard to decide as they where both equally nice? and expensive.?

Kalyn swallowed a remark. The last thing he wanted was to have anyone present find out Scarlett was his illegitimate daughter.

 

[CrazyBlaze]

Telnor - Waterfront Gardern - Same District they we have all been in for the past five pages

"Why yes sir. Thank you very much so. I so could not have afforded this hat without your generous donation," Telnor used his fancy cane to push his top hat back. "You a very charitable man."

Telnor watched Kalyn squirm. "Any who. This quite the fancy wingding. A lot of really important people here with very high reputations. More so than some of the people in the Middle District," Telnor smiled as he thought of the chaos he caused at the party in Grim, before the killings started. "It would be quite a shame for anything to happen to anyone's reputation," Telnor raised his glass. "How about a toast. To great unstained reputations."

 

[Evrant-Knight]

Vergil Crawford/Fiora De La Croix - The Dean's Mansion - Waterfront Garden Masquerade Party - Tinsdal

"Yes, indeed I am." Fiora responded.

"Oh well." Vergil remarked as he got up, and put his coat and mas back on.

"I may as well stop trying then if that is the case. I thought for a moment there was a faint glimmer of hope, but I see now that it ain't going to happen." He then added, accepting the fact plain and simple.

 

[FinalDream]

Tear - the capital of the north, Tinsdal

Tear was serving drinks to the guests when she looked up and saw Scarlett. Her blood boiled with anger and the dagger hidden beneath her uniform felt heavy. Hungry for blood.

Katelyn Verneer - the capital of the north, Tinsdal


Masks? Masks! Katelyn snorted with amusement. Her night was going to be harder than she imagined. Dressed in a dark grey ninja garb she remained crouched in the darkness a fair distance away and lowered her mechanical metal bow to the ground. The estate security had already swept this part of the garden a few minutes ago so she had some time spare to relax and identify her target before they returned.

 

[FinalDream]

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