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Apr 19, 2020 19:17:49 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Apr 19, 2020 19:17:49 GMT -5
Lucio held her hands, closing his eyes. He opened them, and released her. Looking around, he smiled at the orbs around the trees. He then looked back at Elise. He noticed Drusilla's power swirling around her abdomen. With a cord trailing off into nowhere. "...So it's true..." He crossed his arms. "I do not look back at my relationship with my sister fondly. It has been a too long to remember what she was like as herself. It would appear she has paid the price for her crime."
He narrowed his eyes at Elise. "So now, this brings us to you... You believe you carry her reincarnation? Convince me that this child will not turn into the monster she was. Convince me not to destroy my sister's life force."
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Apr 19, 2020 19:25:07 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Apr 19, 2020 19:25:07 GMT -5
"So now, this brings us to you... You believe you carry her reincarnation? Convince me that this child will not turn into the monster she was. Convince me not to destroy my sister's life force."
Elise trembled in fear. If she doesn't say the right things... She might have a second miscarriage on her hands. She had to choose her words wisely. There was just so much pressure. Lei was so good at this. What can she do?
"Um... These kids will have a happy life. We're going to teach them right from wrong. Wulong is a great man. You need to look past him. His intentions are always pure... He's purer than I am... All he wants is to take care of me. He's going to take good care of us all of us. Because... I love him! And He loves me!"
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Apr 19, 2020 19:32:21 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Apr 19, 2020 19:32:21 GMT -5
Lucio listened to the woman as she said her piece. "Hmph..." He raised a hand of white flame, and brought it to Elise's stomach. The flame melded with Drusilla's magic, making it shine even brighter. "My sister was the moon to my sun... She was the night to my day... She was the dark to my light..." He took Elise's hands into his once more. "...If they stray... If they try to summon evil forces... If they bring harm to one person... I will end them..."
He frowned, "But for now... They are innocent. Pray they do not fall under my sister's path, Elise..."
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Apr 19, 2020 19:35:56 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Apr 19, 2020 19:35:56 GMT -5
"...If they stray... If they try to summon evil forces... If they bring harm to one person... I will end them..."
"You have my word... They will grow up to be fine members of society.."
Elise wasn't looking forward to seeing Lucio kill her twins.
"But for now... They are innocent. Pray they do not fall under my sister's path, Elise..."
"Wulong and I will be sure of it!"
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Apr 19, 2020 21:40:04 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Apr 19, 2020 21:40:04 GMT -5
Lucio pursed his lips. "Alright." He released her, and looked at Lei. He then silently walked back to where Drusilla died. He took the dirt into his hands, speaking in latin. He then blew the dirty from his hands, allowing it to settle back into the ground. He stood up, looking at how the dust settled. His gaze then turned back to Lei and Elise. "It would appear my fear will not come to pass."
He walked to Lei, "My sister's legacy dies here. That is because of her. Not because of you." He said to him.
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Apr 19, 2020 21:48:08 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Apr 19, 2020 21:48:08 GMT -5
Lei still was in his stance, but lowered his stance as Elise shook her head. The two watched as Lucio spoke in Latin. Elise found herself smiling in pure Bliss.
"It would appear my fear will not come to pass."
"You can count on us!" Elise said as she held onto Lei.
"My sister's legacy dies here. That is because of her. Not because of you."
"She sacrificed herself to destroy the Espelhar and save the world..."
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Apr 19, 2020 22:02:11 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Apr 19, 2020 22:02:11 GMT -5
"Good." Lucio responded. "She deserved to lose her immortality and turn to dust." He turned to Elise, "If you have any concerns, questions, or need guidance of any kind... I will be here. I will not allow Drusilla's arrogance to persist in her bloodline. Her... obsession with saving everyone... It killed everything she ever loved. It destroyed her long before the beast took over." He said. He turned to Lei, "As for you... Just... Stay out of the way..." He said.
"Actually, Elise.. Would you come with me.. You might be able to help me with a problem..." He said.
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Apr 19, 2020 22:10:49 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Apr 19, 2020 22:10:49 GMT -5
"If you have any concerns, questions, or need guidance of any kind... I will be here. I will not allow Drusilla's arrogance to persist in her bloodline. Her... obsession with saving everyone... It killed everything she ever loved. It destroyed her long before the beast took over."
Elise nods. "Um thank you, kind sir."
Lei listened to Lucio and the last part struck a chord in him. Drusilla told him the exact same thing. Was her desire to save everyone what summoned the Espelhar? Well, it didn't matter. Lei was going to get the help he needs, and looks like Drusilla's brother is hostile to him for no reason.
"As for you... Just... Stay out of the way..."
"Sorry buddy. That's simply impossible... I'm married to Elise. That's how it is. I'll try... But trust me... It's not going to happen."
Elise nods. "He's my husband."
Actually, Elise.. Would you come with me.. You might be able to help me with a problem..."
"Um... sure... Okay..."
Lei watched as Elise lets go of him. "Yes... I'm just going to wait in the car..."
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Apr 20, 2020 15:34:52 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Apr 20, 2020 15:34:52 GMT -5
Finally alone, Lucio walked with Elise. He ignored Wulong for the most part, relieved that he was gone. "...I suspect you were present when the mirror demon was restored, yes...?" He asked her. "...Would you mind showing me where in this forest it happened...? I understand this may be difficult for you, but you have my sister's power. You will be strong..." He said.
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Apr 20, 2020 15:43:56 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Apr 20, 2020 15:43:56 GMT -5
Elise nods. "Yeah..."
"...Would you mind showing me where in this forest it happened...? I understand this may be difficult for you, but you have my sister's power. You will be strong..."
Elise did her best, trying to use these "powers". Finally, Elise saw something and immediately directed Lucio to it.
"Oh man... I have a headache..."
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Apr 20, 2020 15:54:20 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Apr 20, 2020 15:54:20 GMT -5
He smiled, almost proud. "...Good..." He walked to the area, hovering his hands over it. "...This is the place..." He said. He then lifted his shirt, revealing two vials. One was already filled with dirt. He took the empty one, filling it with the dirt where the Espelhar died. He then closed it, fastening it back onto his belt.
"When an immortal being dies, there are potent things they leave behind..." He grinned at Elise, "Now I have two..." He walked to Elise.
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Apr 20, 2020 15:59:10 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Apr 20, 2020 15:59:10 GMT -5
"So what happens now? My twins are cursed with the unfortunate fate of having to outlive everyone that they ever loved?"
Elise wondered. "And you think that I might be doomed to watch my husband die of old age, while I remain 50 for all of eternity?"
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Apr 20, 2020 16:09:27 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Apr 20, 2020 16:09:27 GMT -5
Lucio laughed, shaking his head, "...No... When they are born, Drusilla said her life force would dissipate as she moved on...?" He smiled at Elise, "You will grow old and die, don't worry..." He patted her head like a child. "You retain her power while the life force is surrounding you." He said. "The children may inherit abilities as a result of it. They will not be immortal though..." He revealed to the mother.
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Apr 20, 2020 16:18:36 GMT -5
Post by Lei Wulong on Apr 20, 2020 16:18:36 GMT -5
Elise sighed with relief. "I should have expected that much. After all, it was impossible for me to get pregnant. Yet, it happened twice."
She shook her head. "But it's a catch 22, and a lot of work ahead for us. Wulong and I have been through enough. I think we can handle this. It's going to be rough, but Drusilla said that we had resources."
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Apr 20, 2020 16:23:31 GMT -5
Post by Anna Leigh Williams on Apr 20, 2020 16:23:31 GMT -5
Lucio was visibly irritated when Elise said Drusilla told them they would have resources. "What resources has my sister offered you...?" He asked, frowning. He thought of the times he felt raising Titus. He was alone. When he grew up, the demon locked him in a dungeon for what felt like eons.
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