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

[CrazyBlaze]

"I've thought of this ever since yesterday, when you announced your suicidally plan. I get your powers can heal and kill. But it is the mindless fantasies of a child that thinks the gods reside within themselves. So you devote your work to the gods. Thats your choice. But when you endanger yourself and the ones around you by believing that you house the gods. Than yeah. I'll call you out on it. Lorel was here to save us both but what happens next time. What happens if we face a mage stronger than we can believe! What happens if you rely on the 'gods' inside of you to give you power and nothing happens. Than you die. Than everyone who is with you dies. Get your priorities straight Vessel. You are a grown woman. Sometimes you need to act like one."

 

[CrazyBlaze]

"How do you know it is. From what we know gods can posses a person but that what that is. Possession. They can't set up any fucking home in a persons body. Thinking otherwise is just dangerous thinking and bound to get yourself killed!"

 

[Evrant-Knight]

Vergil Crawford - The Dean's Mansion (Gardens) - Tinsdal

Vergil could see the rapidly raising tension between two of his best friends. Without a second thought, he kicked a chair, and began shouting in a clear and angry voice.

"Will the two of you calm the fuck down, and stop behaving like children. Shouting at one another isn't going to solve the bloody problem here." Before the two could come to physical violence, Vergil stepped in-between them, and raised his arms to block their path. He then spoke in a much more calmer tone.

"Can't the pair of you see that arguing about the Vessel's plan, is going to cause more problems, than it solves. This squabble amongst friends is way beneath the pair of you. Your both better than this. And before any one asks, I am not taking sides here." Vergil could feel the tension in his arms.

 

[CrazyBlaze]

"What you've been doing is calling voices god, and calling your so called god power, magic. It would be nice if you recognized them for what they are."

 

[CrazyBlaze]

"Latent talent. Maybe you did use your magic before in life but just forgot about it. Maybe you were a slow developer. But call a spade a spade and magic, magic. You know what I'm done here. Next time you face down a Dark God, don't look at me to help," Telnor pivoted and walked away, so the group wouldn't see the tears forming he had for his friends.

 

[Evrant-Knight]

Vergil Crawford - The Dean's Mansion (Gardens) - Tinsdal

Vergil stepped back from the whole situation, a little bit stunned, but was understanding of Telnor's reactions. The guy simply didn't want to see his friends get hurt. Before Telnor walked off the mansion, Vergil called out to him.

"Hey Telnor, how about you and me go for a drink sometime? You know, as friends." He didn't expecting answer back though, considering the current situation. After Telnor disappeared from view, he turned to see the Vessel; who on the outside, looked a little nervous, but deep down, looked like she was in distress. Vergil went over to her, and gave her a hug, placing one of his hand on the back her head, and began stroking it gently. A little tear came to his eye.

"There there Vessel, you don't need to worry, I just think Telnor needs a little time to himself. Sometimes the best wounds need time to mend, not medicine nor magic. How about we leave this place for a hour or two. Lets go get some dinner, my treat. Does that sound good?"

 

[Evrant-Knight]

Vergil Crawford - The Whole Hog - Tinsdal

Whilst the Vessel and her Auntie conversed, Vergil took in the atmosphere of the place. Overall, it seemed to have a warm and friendly feel about it. Sufficed to say, he was rather calm, and quite enjoying the place. The strong meaty aroma, was inviting, as well as tasty; its aroma went straight to his nose. It was then that Auntie asked him a question.

"So what'll your friend have."

"I'll have what the Vessel is having. After all, if it comes so highly recommended, then it must be good." Vergil remarked, complimenting the Vessel choice.

 

[Evrant-Knight]

Vergil Crawford - The Whole Hog - Tinsdal

"There's nowhere in particular I'd want to go visit, for the moment at least. Perhaps after dinner I might have an idea." Vergil replied with, still taking in the air of the place. He then asked his own question.

"I overheard you making a mention of some 'Temple of the Pantheon' earlier. I don't mean to pry or anything, but would you be okay with telling me more about it? It seems like it played an important part in your life, and I'd like to know." Vergil asked, sitting back in the booth afterwards, and removing the wrist blade.

 

[Evrant-Knight]

Vergil Crawford - The Whole Hog - Tinsdal

"Its okay, sometimes I find the best stories, to be the ones you have to wait for. Generally means they are the most interesting." Vergil remarked, giving off a slight chuckle afterwards. After pushing back some of his hair, he noticed that the Vessel still looked a little nervous.

"You know-" He started to say, showing sympathy in his voice. "-,if you want to have a cry about what happened earlier; then its okay if you do. After all, shoulder to cry on is right here." Vergil then patted his right shoulder a couple of times.

 

[Evrant-Knight]

Vergil Crawford - The Whole Hog - Tinsdal

"Any time Vessel, any time." Vergil remarked. It was then that the food arrived. Its aroma was delectable, and certainly looked inviting.

"Thank you." He acknowledged the Vessel's aunt, who soon left.

"As for how I am feeling; I'm pretty good, thanks." Vergil gave off a warm smile. He then began to eat his food. It was simply, mouthwatering.

"Hmmh, so good. Never known someone to cook meat so well. I shall have to make a note of this place for future reference."

 

[Evrant-Knight]

Vergil Crawford - The Whole Hog - Tinsdal

After finishing a bit more of his meal, Vergil could feel the Vessel's head on his shoulder, and began to sob slightly. It seems the thought of her parents, made her a little sad. Vergil first put down his knife and fork, he then took off his coat; draping it across the pair of them like a blanket. He placed an arm around the Vessel's shoulders; and then started spoke in a soft, reassuring voice.

"Its okay Vessel, we'll get them back. For now, just know that they're safe; and that I'm here for you." He finished off with a brief kiss on the forehead. Vergil then turned his head to Vessel's auntie.

*cough* "Excuse me, if its all possible, could we get some water please? I think my friend needs some." Vergil pulled Vessel a little closer towards himself, and began gently stroking her shoulder.