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1[19:17] Yvel merely nodded as he took up a stance, His armor shining in the small glint of the moon and the stars and his black cape trimmed with gold lacing swayed in the wind as he'd Head inside to set everything up. For the first official Endore meeting of their Generation.
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3He wouldn't say anything to Neklous at the moment because Yvel had still held a bit of a grudge towards a few comments he made mostly about Yvel's maturity but he figured it would be best to discuss it in private when nobody else was around. After all Yvel wasn't a fan of drama if he could avoid it.
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5He'd turn before entring the house and give Neklous a warm smile showing that he accepted his apology and then spoke to everyone openly. "I'll be inside setting things up feel free to come in when you're ready. We'll start when everyones here. And we'll have dinner as a family afterwards."
6(Yvel Endore)
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8[19:20] Taking out his reserved bottle of rice wine, a mischievous smile appeared on Neklous face. It was obvious he was planning to get dead pissy drunk just before the meeting.
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10Even though Neklous was known for being a lazy drunk or 'dog' as Alythia refered to him as, it was rare for Neklous to not act distant towards everyone and actually be sociable.
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12Only when Neklous was sober did his true personality come out which was ever so distant with hints of madness intertwined within it.
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14(Neklous Endore)
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16[19:20] It took some time for Zeitan to arrive, in fact he quite honestly took his time to get here. His arrival however was announced by the sudden thinning of the air.
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18Steam begins to rise from the fountain as the Drakanites focus falls upon it from quite a ways away. Frost slowly builds until the surface is eventually frozen solid, even the water falling from the fountain itself froze in place, steamy mist constantly rising into the air.
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20Zeitan sets foot on the property, his yellow gaze flickering between each of the Endores. Resting upon them long enough for the cold to linger before moving onto the next.
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22He smiles, reaching a nice spot and leaning casually, the frigid air clinging to him, fine mist pooling at his feet as if constantly rolling from his jacket.
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24"Hello, Endores." He'd smile, nodding lightly, wisps of mist rolling from his lips. With that, he'd nod, making his way into the house. The Frigid cold stays as if the man focused his frozen presence on the fountain as the cold did not seem to follow him into the estate.
25(Zeitan Endore)
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27[19:21] Neklous chuckled at Zeitan's greeting yet said nothing about it and remained silent.
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29His first thought of response to Zeitan was 'Hi Bitch' but he refrained himself with a couple chuckles.
30(Neklous Endore)
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32[19:22] Neklous Endore asks, "Why so formal Zeitan?"
33[19:24] Iorandis winces. Everybody was all beginning to pile up at their home. Once more a situation where he was around all of them. This was bad. Bad for his own mental health. Especially after he watched That Man utterly destroy the knight Grella and her asscoiates with the very power he was promised. The one he would soon acquire. All these faces of his kin while his spite was freshly rekindled was a bit...bothersome. However once more Iorandis represses it and forces himself to continue his first objective.
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35A smile grows on his face. Now he was happy,or that's how it at least appeared! Iorandis had begun to convince himself he was delighted to be around everybody today. Convinced himself he was going to savor this moment of bonding and growing. Delighted to speak with them all.
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37Walking inside whistling,Iorandis looks at around continuing his smile. Awaiting the meeting to begin proper.
38(Iorandis Endore)
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40[19:25] Vitus glances between Arcadia and Amshel. "Ya coming inside?"
41(Vitus Endore)
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43[19:26] Neklous takes a seat and silently slips on some rice wine before tucking it back into his jacket.
44(Neklous Endore)
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46[19:26] Athos shakes his head somewhat, letting his tongue slip for the moment. With a sigh, he takes his own seat.
47(Athos Endore)
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49[19:26] Yvel Endore says, "No if someone is afflicted by a curse or other unnatural causes and they are rependant in that they can be sent to the church to be redeemed in the eyes of the stars."
50[19:26] Yvel Endore says, "But with those who seek and study dark magic that is a rare case that they intend to freely give it up."
51[19:27] Neklous Endore says, "Wait."
52[19:27] Yvel Endore says, "From what I understand it costs quite a lot to even obtain."
53[19:28] Athos Endore says, "...I still believe it's a waste to simply outright exterminate something that could be so valuable to research..."
54[19:28] Neklous Endore says, "Same."
55[19:28] Neklous Endore says, "Athos."
56[19:28] Yvel Endore says, "There is no value in Dark magic only destruction."
57[19:28] Neklous Endore says, "They only 'exterminate' to the public."
58[19:28] Arcadia Endore says, "It wouldn't hurt to learn some dark magic.."
59[19:28] Iorandis Endore says, "I believe. The paths of those who seek chaos is one of ruin. So allow them to do as such."
60[19:28] Arcadia Endore asks, "Also, did you guys heard that explosion?"
61[19:28] Iorandis Endore says, "No."
62[19:29] He enters the room after trying to get Arcadia and Amshel's attention. A chill greets him and grips his form all the way until he finds himself a seat at the family table.
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64Vitus pulls out the rest of the bottle of apple juice he had gotten from Ely looking towards everyone and listening to their current topic of conversation. Having no real input as of yet he merely allowed them to converse.
65(Vitus Endore)
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67[19:29] Arcadia Endore says, "Sounded like a huge explosion happened around where the theatre is."
68[19:29] Neklous Endore says, "Only a fool would believe that they really exterminate all evils they come across especially if it can make a person strong fast."
69[19:29] Iorandis Endore says, "Power is nothing if they use it for a stupid cause."
70[19:30] Yvel Endore says, "Like I said before if someone is rependent about the actions they took its possible to seek redemtion in the church but the policy on occult or chaotic magic is extermination"
71[19:30] Athos Endore says, "Evil is nothing more than a label applied by idealists if you ask me... I still hold firm on everything is a giant grey area in morality..."
72[19:30] Zeitan grins at Neklous' comment, he wasn't being formal at all though the cold did seem to nip at the ookamis ears enough to leave a sting.
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74"Nothin formal about it."
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76he'd reply, making his way towards the stove and putting the kettle on as he often did. Silently he'd prepare the tea, eventually placing cups infront of those who would accept it and filling the room with the sweet scent of the Endore family recipe.
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78He'd sit down, his gaze flickering towards the fountain outside as he'd set himself in perfect line of sight. He wanted to keep his constant aura of cold in checks, having a point like the fountain to focus it on.
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80The cold reluctantly clung to the fountain, waiting for its creator to beckon it once more.
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82He sits in his seat, sipping at his tea and lounging casually, his laid back demeanor seemed to be the only thing that didn't fade with his growing prowess over both ice and his emotions.
83(Zeitan Endore)
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85[19:30] Neklous Endore says, "What cause is stupid? Its all about prospective. "
86[19:30] Athos Endore says, "Precisely, Neklous."
87[19:30] Iorandis Endore says, "No. Somebodies cause can be stupid. It can be broken down and overwhelmed."
88[19:31] Iorandis Endore says, "I've seen it happen myself. As a neutral part in this current little discussion."
89[19:31] Yvel Endore says, "Perhaps some magics can be seen in grey but holy and occultic magic are bred from magic that is not"
90[19:31] Athos Endore says, "To the Order, those who practition the Dark Arts are evil, but similarly, the opposite is also possibly true. The practitioners seeing the Order as evil to them."
91[19:31] Yvel Endore says, "Its the exact embodiment of evil"
92[19:31] Yvel Endore says, "it doesn't mean the people who use it are but they're magics can't be allowed to spread in Esshar"
93[19:31] Iorandis Endore says, "Truly,Occult magic is malicious. "
94[19:31] Neklous Endore says, "Holy and occultic magic are one and the same. If one didn't exist the other wouldnt either. "
95[19:32] Yvel Endore says, "Perhaps"
96[19:32] Yvel Endore says, "But they do and they'll forever be fighting thats just reality"
97[19:32] Iorandis Endore says, "However. One pushes other to do a bit more wicked things due to it's influence."
98[19:32] Neklous Endore says, "True. They are indeed the polar opposites of each other"
99[19:32] Athos Endore says, "True. And one without the other would likely bring destruction no matter what. Without Darkness, the Light engulfs and blinds out everything. Without Light, the Darkness consumes all."
100[19:32] Yvel Endore says, "What."
101[19:33] Neklous Endore says, "Okay first before anything. Lets become more organizaed. Yvel since you called on this meeting, throw a topic out and we will discuss it before coming to mutual understandings and moving on to the next topic. That is the only way i believe we will get some where."
102[19:33] Athos Endore says, "I'm likely just ranting about a philosophy on balance... Apologies..."
103[19:33] Yvel Endore says, "Balance is impossible all that can be kept is Order from decenting into chaos."
104[19:33] Zeitan Endore says, "Honestly, I've never met a Magi who uses dark magic. But If I met someone who held the same stench as those demons.. I would hope for their sake it's because they forgot to clean the demon guts from their gear."
105[19:33] Neklous Endore asks, "What is the topic?"
106[19:34] Yvel Endore says, "Actually I was going to speak about occultism today anyways"
107[19:34] Yvel Endore says, "SO we might as well start there"
108[19:34] Athos Endore says, "If it's nothing but a mere rant about it being evil and we should destroy it? I'll take my leave."
109[19:35] Neklous Endore says, "Okay. Throw out the topic in form of a question so its easily understood. Saying stuff about occult magic is too broad of a brush. Lets get specific"
110[19:35] Zeitan nods, sipping at his tea as his gaze occasionally fell upon the fountain outside, frost building on the window between the two.
111(Zeitan Endore)
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113[19:35] Yvel Endore says, "No thats not the case. I don't expect any of you to seek out or destroy occultism despite that being our families job for generations its not our responsibility any longer."
114[19:36] Amshel Endore says, "Hmm.. Occult brings from the user the darker desires. That's all I know."
115[19:36] Yvel Endore says, "But that being said if any one decides to become an occultists or practice witch craft you will be disowned from the family and must give up the Endore name."
116[19:36] Neklous Endore asks, "What?"
117[19:36] Yvel Endore says, "But I won't decide that for myself"
118[19:36] Neklous Endore asks, "What law says that?"
119[19:36] Yvel Endore says, "So I'll bring it to a vote"
120[19:36] Neklous Endore asks, "When has that ever been decided before?"
121[19:36] Yvel Endore says, "Its why we're all here today."
122[19:36] Yvel Endore says, "Neklous"
123[19:36] Iorandis Endore says, "If I'm to be quite frank. If any of you practice occultism. You will become a tally mark on my hilt."
124[19:36] Yvel Endore says, "our fmaily has been witch hunters for generations"
125[19:37] Yvel Endore says, "We fought demons and hunted occultis"
126[19:37] Neklous Endore says, "If you are born into the Endore family you are an Endore family till death."
127[19:37] Yvel Endore says, "why would we then turn around and practice the magic we sought to defeat"
128[19:37] Iorandis Endore says, "Even if the knights attempt to stop such murder. Occultist with our name will only bring more drama. So consider it a pitty killing."
129[19:37] Yvel Endore says, "The Rules of the Endore family are changing, And thats why we're here now"
130[19:37] Neklous Endore says, "Sometimes a stronge rmonster is needed to beat other monsters and keep this a way."
131[19:37] Yvel Endore says, "We'll put it to a vote and decide what the precendent will be"
132[19:37] Yvel Endore says, "If an occultist or witch is born of the Endore family it will refelct on us and our image."
133[19:37] Yvel Endore says, "Thing more of the future of what we want our family to be"
134[19:37] Yvel Endore says, "Think*"
135[19:38] Yvel Endore says, "I'm not inserting my own biases here, I'm just giving a topic of discussion and debate and then we'll vote"
136[19:38] Neklous Endore says, "End of the day.. An Endore is an Endore. The fact that you even suggested that of kicking someone out and disowning them is disgusting. Have you forgot what the first Endore ancestor? She too was disowned by her family."
137[19:39] Yvel Endore says, "I've not, She then took up arms against witches and occultist"
138[19:39] Neklous Endore says, "For loving an Ookami. Simply as that. she got disowned for loving an Ookami."
139[19:39] Yvel Endore says, "We can add an ammendment then."
140[19:40] Yvel Endore says, "If someone practices witchcraft or occultism and is willing to repent and undergo cleansing in the church they can reclaim their family name and title."
141[19:40] He continued drinking from his bottle, he already knew where his vote was going to be no matter what anyone said during the build up to it.
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143"We do have to keep in mind that times are changing. And with it we need certain things in place that will help to secure our name."
144(Vitus Endore)
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146[19:40] Yvel Endore says, "of course all such practices must be discontinued."
147[19:40] Neklous Endore says, "I don't care what she did afterwards my point is disowning a person is not something that will happen. They are family at the end of the day. Throw them in jail etc etc but Endores handle our problems not discard them. Regardless if they not seen as an endore in title, they blood still has it. "
148[19:41] Iorandis Endore says, "Hmmm..."
149[19:42] Yvel Endore says, "Perhaps, But what will that accomplish? As a Knight I can recite to you what happens when an occultist or witch is discovered."
150[19:42] Yvel Endore says, "They will be burned at the stake if they choose not to give up their magics and practices"
151[19:43] Yvel Endore says, "So even if we do go the alternate route of not disowning them it will be our responsiblity to pick up after them. And atone for their crimes."
152[19:43] Iorandis begins to glare at Neklous. Gritting his teeth. His very words were beginning to forge the spite in his heart once more. Forgiving those who insult and sully the name? Even when a proper way of coming back was outlined?
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154Degeneracy,utter degeneracy.
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156"Look. How about none of us practice any sort of witchcraft or occultism. Save the drama. Because if you don't go through the rehab. You are going to be either disowned, pubically executed or perhaps much much worse."
157(Iorandis Endore)
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159[19:43] Yvel Endore says, "Granted this is a capitol punshiment the highest degree of breaking the law in Esshar."
160[19:48] "If the first order polices and brainwashing bullshit is going to be bought into this meeting then I will leave now. I don't got time for this righteousness fake ass holier than thou ass conversations. Family comes before all. I will state this now."
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162Looking at each Endore member at the table Neklous declared.
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164"I would burn the world 10x over for all of you and not bet an eye. "
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166"I.."
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168"I would commit the most heinous of crimes just to see you all succeed!"
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170"I don't care what monster becomes of me!"
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172"Maybe I am foolish for having such undevoted loyalty but best bet if you are captured or arrest and thrown in jail.. right or wrong.."
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174"Best bet I will come for you."
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176"Witch craft, occultism, holy magic, I don't give a fuck. Long as you in this family I will protect you with the all of me. "
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178"Seeing the expression of some of you some of you don't agree"
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180"I don't care for the polices of the first order, the church, the city watch.. whatever.. I only care for the people within the family. Forget the name.. we aint nobles anyway. As long as you.. those who I grew up with.. as long as you are here then everything else is irrelevant and comes second"
181(Neklous Endore)
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183[19:51] Zeitan nods as well.
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185"The laws of the Endore clan will stay strong, especially towards those who choose to walk the dark path." He'd say, the sudden chill breaking through his focus as his eyes fell upon Neklous.
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187"I will take my role as the family Harbinger and I will enforce those rules we agree upon." He'd pause, his tone and gaze were both different from his usual, stern and commanding.
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189He'd say, his breath visible once again as despite his focus on the fountain.
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191"My loyalty is with this clan, however that will not stop me from doing everything I can to keep us safe. If you choose to betray that I will not hesitate to hunt you down. Especially if you are so far gone as to seek out the ideals of witches or demons."
192(Zeitan Endore)
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194[19:51] Iorandises glare beguns to burn with passion. His words laced with hatred. Just how stupid was this man? How utterly foolish was he?
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196Iorandis begins to tap on the table holding in a bit of his disgust.
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198"Maybe that is the problem. You don't care quote on quote what MONSTER becomes of you. Because if you really did care. You would understand one of us with a bad image grows hatred for the Endore name in our society. Such blind love is foolish. If somebody is unforgiveable strike them down before the knights can I think. Don't let society deal out a cruel justice when you can give them a swift one filled with love."
199(Iorandis Endore)
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201[19:54] Relna peaks pass the corner of the wall to view a meeting of the Endores going on. Annoyed she couldn't have gotten back to home sooner she would edge her way into the room awkwardly in search for a seat as voices where getting raised.
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206[19:54] Athos emits a light sigh, deciding to throw his own two cents, even if it was brief.
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208"If you ask me? Who gives a damned about what people think of our name? We're Endores regardless. We hunt the true evils of the world as far as I'm concerned. Not what others accuse of being evil for mere reputation. Such is pathetic and ass-kissing behavior if you ask me. And furthermore, would be what I consider a disgrace to the name above any mud others may throw."
209(Athos Endore)
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211[19:55] Rhea walks out from the under the basement. She seems to have been hearing a commotion upstairs that had disturbed her meditiation. She has been down there for quite a while after all. She walks up the stairs sleepy eyed, rubbing her eyes as she looks upon her family having a meeting
212"..M-.mm...Hm?"
213Rhea walks to the table and takes a seat on one of the chairs. Holding her doll tight on her lap
214"Whats..*yawn...whats going on?" she would say sleepily
215(Rhea Endore)
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217[19:56] Neklous took out his reserved bottle of rice wine and took gulps of it in a matter of seconds. It was obvious the man was getting stressed. To be an Endore what did it meant? Rumors of Alythia being a racist against beast kin had already spread.
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219Had people known the traditions of the Endore family to mate with tribes of beastkin to strengthen our genes, she would be looked at as a hypocrite and most of all a joke.
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221Staring at lorandis, Neklous completely disregarded him as the first letter of his name wasn't even capital. It was obvious even a simple tree had more plot than him.
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223Glancing towards Athos nods his heads in agreement. Who cares how we got it done, whether we use occult magic or holy magic as long as evil is not being sided with what was the issue.
224(Neklous Endore)
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226[19:56] Rhea Endore says, "Why is everyone...y-yelling? "
227[19:57] Relna Endore says, "You ask me."
228[19:57] Relna Endore says, "I just walked in as we'll."
229[19:57] Relna Endore says, "If only I gotten that message of a meeting sooner, I could know what they where argueing about."
230[19:58] Athos Endore says, "What feels like some of us trying to brainwash the rest with Order's biased views is what's being yelled about, Rhea, Relna."
231[19:58] Neklous Endore says, "Agreed"
232[19:58] "Hmm.." As always the grey-haired ookami remains silent. Listening to the others argue while his eyes remain distant, starring at a empty space in the table.
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234"Now.. As Amshel.. I will accept any shape one of you take. If it comes without them seeking darkness.. If they are forced to it. As we all have been accepted with our faults here..
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236But.. If one day I saw one of you taking a path that would only bring you harm. I won't doubt interfering."
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238The grey-haired nods.. Taking a brief pause to cross his arms.
239"As a member of the City Watch, I wouldn't let any harm be bringed to the city.
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241The question here is.. Why would any of you seek a path in the occultism or a path as a witch? What would it offer you that we can't.. What would it bring to you and to the society that surrounds you positive? As a blood magi practicioner I know what it feels to be given the opposite eye but.. I have my reasons.
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243So if someone would explain theirs.. Maybe we could understand."
244(Amshel Endore)
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246[19:58] Neklous Endore says, "Might as well divide us all. "
247[19:59] Rhea Endore asks, "Occultism? Witch?"
248[19:59] Iorandis moves his leafy green gaze to Athos. He smiles.
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250"Who cares about what others think about our name? I think you we should. Society is cruel. Unforgiven. Rotten to the core! Even if we all became outlaws it would hunt us down. The only way to combat it is beating it at it's very game. Which is a game of reputation among the masses. One where those with influence can either continue to waste. However to be quite honest. With a family filled with Ookami,Humans and possibly others we don't know about. Were going to fail in the game of society. Even if somebody such as Yvel tries his best to uphold his duties as a Knight."
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252Iorandis begins to reach into his pockets. Sinking further into his seat looking at the wall.
253"Either way. Times are changing. Perhaps the name we all hold wont last long enough to be around for when the shift is over."
254(Iorandis Endore)
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256[20:00] Neklous Endore says, "I see.."
257[20:00] Neklous Endore says, "I see "
258[20:00] Neklous Endore says, "I finally understand."
259[20:01] Rhea tilts her head. The topic intrigued her.
260"....Mm...why are you guys talking about that?" she would ask curiously. She turns her head to Neklous
261"D-did I miss something? Everyone seems to be so...flustered.."
262(Rhea Endore)
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264[20:01] Neklous Endore says, "You know why society doesn't matter to some of us? Because we aint knights or in the city watch.. you endores who are simply thinking of your status. If a 'bad' endore comes about it looks bad on you. Don't bullshit me. Call it for what it is. "
265[20:01] Neklous Endore says, "And stop this rightous bullshit."
266[20:01] Amshel Endore says, "Klous."
267[20:01] Iorandis Endore says, "Society never mattered to me. However. We all have no choice to partake in it. "
268[20:01] Amshel Endore says, "Explain your point of view."
269[20:01] Yvel Endore says, "Please be silent so I can respond to everyone accordingly."
270[20:01] Amshel Endore says, "One that goes beyond a blind hatred."
271[20:01] Iorandis Endore says, "So instead of causing grief for those you call family perhaps behav-Ah sorry,Yvel."
272[20:01] Zeitan Endore says, "Everyone. Shut up and drink some tea while Yvel speaks."
273[20:02] Zeitan Endore says, "If you have a problem with that, we can take it up outside."
274[20:02] Zeitan Endore says, "Now."
275[20:02] Neklous Endore says, "Resorting to violence so quickly? I am happy to indulge in such."
276[20:02] Neklous Endore says, "I don't like violence but i welcome it whole heartly."
277[20:02] Zeitan Endore says, "We get it Neklous, you have attitude."
278[20:03] Zeitan Endore says, "Let Yvel talk."
279[20:03] Relna Endore says, "You both need to calm the hell down."
280[20:03] Relna Endore says, "This isn't the time to thown down."
281[20:04] Athos Endore says, "I agree with Relna."
282[20:04] Neklous sits back in his chair kind of shock how Zeitan abruptly just called him out. Yes it was an attitude but.. so what?
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284Sitting there silently he no longer made a fuss.
285(Neklous Endore)
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287[20:05] Vitus in the middle of the bickering back and forth merely continues to drink some of his apple juice, for the moment everyone was silent awaiting Yvel to break such.
288(Vitus Endore)
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290[20:05] Zeitan keeps his silence, sipping at his tea.
291(Zeitan Endore)
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293[20:05] Athos Endore says, "However. I do not wish to have my own time wasted with some of us trying to soil our name with speak that only attempts to sell the Order's bias."
294[20:06] Iorandis begins to reach into his pocket. Slowly pricking at his left hand with a small sowing needle. Of course nobody could see what he was doing inside of the pocket. But during a time of silence it didn't hurt to try and make his blood obey him as water does. After all practice for one's chosen interest makes perfect.
295(Iorandis Endore)
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297[20:10] Yvel stays silent as he lets the others debate and come to terms with the topic he layer out after all his opinion of it was clear, His stance didn't ended to be spoken outload and he held firm to what he believed in so he let them argue it out.
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299Seeing as Rhea and Relna have just walked in Yvel begins to reorder the topics and get everyone up to speed." The topic we're discussing currently is what is the best protocol in dealing with Those who practice witchcraft and occultism.
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301I first brought the suggestion to Disown and anyone who openly, or privately takes it upon themselves to practice or research any form of chaotic magic so that. They will no longer take claim to the Endore name or its reaches. Although as a stipulation if they repent in the church of the sins of using such magics they can once again reclaim their titles." Yvel would say in a calmer tone allowing for everyone to vent their frustrations and how they felt about it he'd then move on to the retorts.
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303"I am the only member of the Order who's reached Knighthood in this family, I will admit that I have biases in the regards of this magic and practice but saying that our family is above the law is a ridiculous notion. The land we harvest food from, the land we spill blood and sweat to train on all belongs to the crown and the Kingdom, And they are the ones who made these laws. I am the only one here, Beyond Amshell who has joined the watch, Who is authorized to uphold them that being the case the orders representation and influence here is in the minority." He was more so speaking to Athos and Neklous who claimed this to be some Order front or opposing brainwashing comments.
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305"The fact is if we agree to do nothing, We will be slandered and perhaps even exiled, Along with said practitioner, Being branded as a family that practices dark arts comes with consequences, You have to look no further than the Dojo master and his family he was executed in broad daylight for all to see, Saying you'll go against the Kingdom for one of us is a valiant cause Neklous but in the end what will that achieve? More death? More people lost because we supported a magic that is explicitly banned in the Kingdom? Don't misunderstand I love you all and in the case of occultism or your practice best assured I will pull every string within my power to stay your execution but I can only do so much if there is not already a precedent within our family. We are a large family, We aren't nobles no but we're damn near as strong and as talented as they are, So we must act accordingly to that. If such magics are used within the family if something or someone becomes a threat to us, How do we react? That is the question and topic here today. There is no hidden agenda of the order, I'm speaking to you as the eldest and with concern from what I've heard and been hearing lately. So once again I ask.
306
307What will we do if an Endore practices unlawful magics?" He'd open the question freely to the table once more his tone of voice remaining calm as he spoke and he still had the very same loving candor as would be expected of Yvel. Despite how formal he was attempting to be it was still the person they all knew.
308(Yvel Endore)
309
310[20:16] At this point, Zeitan would sit in silence for he would merely enforce the rules they would make today and he would do so with the same skill and prejudice as his predecessors did. That was what he was raised for, trained for.
311
312He sips at his tea, his gaze flickering between his kin as he'd exhale wisps of mist and get more comfortable. It was not his place to make rules and he respected that, however he was not afraid to take the lead should need be.
313
314The window between he and the frozen fountain continues to collect frost, a single icicle now hangs from the inside of the window sill.
315(Zeitan Endore)
316
317[20:18] Athos shook his head for a moment.
318
319"No one ever made the claim we were above law, Yvel. We are all shackled by it's demands. However. Disownment as a result of simply choosing their own path? I believe that shows you care more for title and reputation than your own blood. That may be my own sense of bias towards family. But still. I believe if it does come down to it, so long as none turn on our familial unit, then I believe we should not merely jump to severing ties to make yourself look better in the long run of things. If it were me in the situation, I would do what I could to assist in finding sanctuary for my kin who decided to take that path. I would defy law if it meant saving one of our own. No matter what I may be accused of, or punished with as a result."
320(Athos Endore)
321
322[20:19] Yvel was speaking logically. Something Iorandis was finally happy to hear due to the half-baked idea's Neklous had. Bringing his right hand to his face,Iorandis places his leafy-green gaze on Yvel.
323
324"Indeed. You are correct. We must agree on the correct action needed to be take incase of such a tragedy. I personally believe if slaughter was the only choice we should take the mercy into our own hands. It might even be possible to fake death's if needed. However Yvel. I think the rehabilitation you outlined is great. We do live in the CROWN'S SOCIETY not one of our own making. Sadly as much as I hate the injustice I see on a daily basis we do have to follow their rules,Or at the very least play within them. So please. Save the anti-government sentiment for later everybody because I can assure you,you are not as anti-government as I'am nor are your reasons as thought out. For now let us all find a way proper to at least send offsomebody who attracts a hateful gaze from society with out causing any more sorrow."
325
326Iorandis takes a deep breath. It was indeed a mouth full. Looking over to Rhea who he had just made up with he smiles and waves. He especially hoped she heard his words. For in all honesty. Iorandis was a bit worried she might fall from grace against her own will with the people who have been enabling the behavior.
327(Iorandis Endore)
328
329[20:21] Rhea listens intently to Yvel as she is caught up to speed with the recent topic. She tilts her head. Unlawful magic? She keeps her doll close to her lap, seemingly trying to hide it from Yvel. She darts her eyes towards Neklous. A seemingly angry looking frown had developed on his face. Why was he so angry? She thought to herself. Was she too young to understand?
330"W-why...does it matter?" she would say meekly
331"We all have to get by doing things we deep down don't want to do or are forced to do eventually. Why would we want to..th-throw away our name if we go to a different path?" she would say quietly. Tucking herself into her chair, seemingly not ready to counterargue or deal with backlash. She tucks her knees in and looks straight down at the ground. Her thousand mile stare would prove to be unsettling as she pondered something for a moment. Looking up at Neklous
332"Do...you plan to practice some of this unlawful magic Klou-klou?" she would say curiously
333"...The road to power is a treacherous one paved with blood. No matter what type of magic we decide to use." she chuckles for a moment
334"Heh...that's...just the way it is...heh..hehe...mm.."
335(Rhea Endore)
336
337[20:24] Yvel Endore says, "It has nothing to do with my image Athos, I assure you I care very little about how I am seen, But I will not condone occultism. In any form. Your words are heard but they do not incompass the entirety of our goal here."
338[20:24] This was rather new to him, for one, this was likely the most amount of them present at once in a while, had the topic not been so tense Vitus might have called for more of a celebration. Rather than a celebratory mood everyone was quiet and contemplative, waiting for Yvel's words - once his lips part and the words came flowing out Vitus' ears perked up listening with his full attention
339
340
341The topic of discussion itself held much intrigue to it and with it a bit of shift in the dynamics of the family.
342
343"I'm sure at the end of the day, all of us or well most of us would gladly give anything we can to see to it that any member of our family makes it through whatever is plaguing them. That much I know is certain..." The lad trails off before picking it back up once again and continuing himself.
344
345"However, I must at least consider what Yvel is saying, we live in a society where as Yvel said even the land we live on belongs to them. At any moment everything could easily be taken from us again and for what? Some sort of pursuit for power?" Vitus took a deep breath, his sigh causing a bit of steam to roll off his tongue.
346
347"Ridiculous... I'm not sure if i'm in favour of removing their family names but I agree that something has to be done to prevent such evil from worming its way into our family's life.."
348
349But to have members of their family who aim to be subservient to demons or even witches, the young Endore's usual calm demeanour shifting and his presence started to get rather heated to an extent, settling his own emotions before focusing his eyes back towards the table before him. It was time for some of that tea that Zeitan laid out for them earlier, something to help calm the emotions a bit.
350(Vitus Endore)
351
352[20:24] Athos Endore says, "Theodore. Nice to see you."
353[20:24] Theodore Endore says, "Sorry, my owl arrived later with the invitation."
354[20:24] Relna sighs, this question was going to come up eventually and with many ramifications that she hoped wouldn't divide her family, but they cannot be ignored forever, they can't anymore, they just can't!
355
356On one hand if they don't do anything about forbidding occult in there family surly the order shall seek them out and end there bloodline for good, not to mention get every Endore working for other guilds or organizations booted to the streets with the first sighs of proof.
357
358On the other hand if they forbid the art of occult in there family and exile those who practice it then the family would be shattered in two, never to come together again like they are right now. Relna would have to hunt down her siblings and kill them like feral Lupin. What would happen to those practicing occult in secret? what would happen to her dear sister Rhea?
359
360Relna is stuck, fighting a war within herself on what to say but truly the choice is clear.
361
362"Yvel has a point." Relna would say with mixed emotions. "We may not all be kissing the crowns feet but we cannot give them a reason to hang us all at the gallows. Occult has power sure but it's never worth the trouble."
363
364
365(Relna Endore)
366
367[20:27] Athos Endore says, "I never stated we should condone it either. However, again, I will state that family is still family. And I would never offer anyone to law, regardless of the consequences. With what Iorandis said. Faking a death may be in our best interest in the long run. It spares our family both any sorrow, and the evil spoken of that would worm it's way into our family by attempting to hide them with us."
368[20:27] Theodore Endore asks, "Sorry, Woodsworth arrived later with the invitation, what do i missed?"
369[20:27] Yvel Endore says, "Regardless of the consequences? So instead we should all die for the sins of another"
370[20:27] "I doubt being a Watchmen has changed how I look at the land we live. If it did change me, it would only be to show me the darkest side I couldn't see."
371
372Eyes moving to Rhea, Athos and finally Neklous. Resting his right hand in the table while the index and thumb finger rub each other.
373"If you support the 'dark arts' at least we should get a explanation. Let us see your side.. " Narrow blue hues looking at each one directly. " Each of you that has a motive to support Occultism or witch-craft.. should at least tell us a valid reason. If NOT.. it will seem like a blind hate only for being rebelious."
374
375(Amshel Endore)
376
377[20:27] Yvel Endore says, "And the Endore generation ends with us"
378[20:27] Athos Endore says, "Yvel. Do not twist my words."
379[20:28] Yvel Endore asks, "Thats the goal?"
380[20:28] Yvel Endore says, "Then whats the alternative"
381[20:28] Athos Endore says, "Again. I am referring to Iorandis' suggestion. Faking a death. And smuggling them to proper safety elsewhere."
382[20:28] Amshel Endore says, "Yvel.. Lets wait for their side."
383[20:29] Yvel Endore says, "Very well."
384[20:29] Amshel Endore says, "They must have a explantion. A reason. A motive."
385[20:29] Iorandis Endore says, "I agree with Amshel. "
386[20:29] Iorandis Endore says, "It's best to allow this discourse to flow proper. Retorts to have substance."
387[20:33] Theodore Endore says, "As the head of this family, I said that we need to kill Zeitan. That´s all."
388[20:33] Iorandis Endore says, "Thats a funny way to say all of you."
389[20:33] Zeitan Zeitan kills Zeitan
390(Zeitan Endore)
391
392[20:36] Iorandis Endore says, "Excuse me...Im not feeling well."
393[20:36] Iorandis Endore says, "I trust Yvel to handle this however."
394[20:36] Iorandis Endore says, "He is our elder brother for a reason."
395[20:36] Yvel Endore says, "Mh. I'll do my best."
396[20:36] Yvel Endore says, "I'll fill you in later but best send how you vote later on"
397[20:36] Iorandis waves with his left hand. Which...has trace amounts of dried blood on it. He notices this and quickly walks up stairs.
398(Iorandis Endore)
399
400[20:38] Theodore entered the meeting room, his eyes shifted between his siblings, after that he took a seat in the middle of Rhea and Zeitan.
401
402The young Endore places his hands on his laps and waits to listen to everyone's opinion.
403(Theodore Endore)
404
405[20:39] Zeitan keeps silent for now, still sipping at his delicious tea. The window between he and the fountain he used as a focus was fully frosted over now, his subconscious elemental connection to those emotions he constantly hid.
406
407He nods to Theo, offering him tea as he did to each of his kin wether or no they accepted his offer.
408(Zeitan Endore)
409
410[20:40] Theodore shook his head.
411(Theodore Endore)
412
413[20:40] Theodore Endore says, "Thank you but i pass."
414[20:50] Hearing mostly everyone thoughts and opinions, including the enforcement question Yvel had said to relay the foundation of the topic after the sudden uproar, something clicked inside Neklous's mind.
415
416"Yvel is right. Its about the bigger picture. Its not about dark arts or anything like that. "
417
418Neklous began to say as he stood up and began walking around the meeting room as if he were suddenly a new man.
419
420"What if Holy magic what unlawful and occult magic was lawful? Yvel's statements and opinions would still be right. See I understand it now. Yvel is truly a smart individual. Much smarter than what his age should allow. None the less the word or term I keep hearing again and again is the word..."
421
422"Society."
423
424"Its not about right or wrong. Not about evil or righteousness. No.. cousins broaden your horizons and look beyond that point. It is about what the majority deems as correct."
425
426"Society is the problem!"
427
428"If cannibalisms was the law and not eating your family was against the law.. as long as majority agreed then everyone would follow suit. Yvel in this case would side with society due to majority agreeing. He would rather punish the Endore breaking the law of not eating his kin so that the whole family wouldn't be punished as a whole."
429
430"Yes..yes but what if things were different? I just gave you an example so why can't things be different?"
431
432Glancing at dining room window, Neklous put his hand on the glass in longing as his eyes looked beyond the glass itself, stretching far beyond the buildings and even the city walls. Yes Neklous's gaze was focused and centered upon the vast land that laid just a few miles out of the walls of the city.
433
434"The great forest.. where the only laws that are present are ones that strength decides. A society that is founded on the bases of strength!"
435
436"Family.. Kin.. you know my view.. I can be quite stubborn about them but what if our environment changed? What if we moved to the forest just beyond the city gates."
437
438"I've been reading books in the library talking about how the Beast kin didn't fit into the cities just as I don't.. yet they decided to make a change and return to their roots within the lands!"
439
440"There they became the children of the woodland, worshipping it and projecting it. In the society they lived in, strength ruled over all but family came first. They was no right or wrong, no laws. Only strength!"
441
442"With all this being said, I think its time I made an announcement. In a couple of months I will be following the footsteps of past Beast kin and returning to my roots in search of remnants of the children of the woodland. If I can find such a group I will join them. Any Endore who wishes to accompany me may come. "
443
444"I can not longer live in a place that I can not call my home. I don't agree with the church as the land should be worshipped not the stars and I don't like the city watch or the first order. These city walls do not feel like that are protecting me from the intruders outside.."
445
446"No, in fact they feel like cages to me, holding me in binding me."
447
448"I won't elaborate on this but speak now.. are any of you willing to accompany me? You don't have to give me an answer now... merely just consider it. Once I depart you can either say or come with. "
449(Neklous Endore)
450
451[20:54] Athos Endore says, "I myself will consider such a proposition, Neklous. I would much prefer holding family as the top priority."
452[20:59] Rhea listens intently to Neklous's speech. Her eyes tracking him as he walks around the room like a nobleman. Her thoughts varied from wondering what exactly Neklous was talking about when it came to his beastkin heritage and why he suddenly decide to leave so suddenly. Her face of curiousity turns into a frown as she listens to Neklous and his desire to go back to naturw
453"..H-huh?..Y-youre...leaving?" she would say with a melancholy and broken tone in her voice. At that moment it seemed her whole world would suddenly be crashing down in front of her. A look of devastation covers her face as she stares at Neklous with her large rosy eyes. Except this time, they were non unsettling. Only sadness seem to drip from them
454"W-why...what do you mean youre leaving. D-don't..."
455Tears would flow down her face. Would she go with her beloved cousin? She held such a deep and personal bond with Neklous even compared to her other siblings. While she loved everyone equally, her and Neklous shared something special. They felt the same pain, had the same insecurities, they understood each other. Hearing him say that would make her tiny heart drop.
456"I...don't...I don't want...*sniffle...I don't want you to leave..."
457Rhea turns her head toward Neklous, her gaze pierces his own like an arrow. She closes her eyes tight as she slams her fist on the table. She tries to control her emotions to the best ability just like Vytal said, but it seems to be for naught
458"Im...im...I'm going with you!" she would exclaim as she stands up for her chair. Her doll drops from her lap and falls onto the ground
459"I-if...if youre gonna leave...I-im going with you! Im...im...im not gonna.."
460Rhea seems to be at a loss for words
461"I...don't want you to be alone.."
462(Rhea Endore)
463
464[21:01] Zeitan exhales, closing his eyes as he listened to Neklous' speech, it made sense to him as to why his Ookami kin felt the way he did, after all beastkin were treated like garbage in the city.
465
466"You're deluded. But.."
467
468The main reason he got along was because he looked closer to a human Magi than most Drakanites, all aside from his piercing yellow gaze that slowly opened up again. It would rest upon Neklous as he kept his silence, sipping at his tea.
469
470"I understand the path you want to take.. But should your path fall to Darkness you will have me to deal with. I say this as your kin." He'd spoke, shedding his casual behaviour to adjust himself in his seat and setting his cup down. His tone is cold, like the air that now filled the room again.
471
472At this point the frost on the window was thick, multiple icicles reflect the dancing lamplight in the room as steam poured from the window in its protest against the cold.
473
474"If you merely seek to better yourself and you keep your word in wanting to return strength to the clan then so be it. Just know that actions have consequences." He'd pause, scanning over all of his family at this point.
475
476"And those consequences lead to me and I will not hesitate to act."
477
478"That is the way of the clan."
479(Zeitan Endore)
480
481[21:05] Yvel kept himself from laughing only to press his hands to the bridge of his nose at Neklous' speech, It was pure insanity, It started off with some sentiment sure what society guidelines is what is usually followed but as the man continued to speak he only strayed further and further away from what reality was. Yvel shook his head and sighed giving Zeitan a look that he was sure to pick up on.
482
483"Look Neklous I am not chaining you down to my ideals If you feel the world further is the best place for you to be I will not stop you, But granted even outside these city walls this land Esshar is ruled by the crown...the forests as well despite enforcing there is not needed." Yvel would try not to scream but he was surely screaming internally.
484
485
486"If that is what you decide to do that is what you will do, The outcome however will remain the same. Your proposition to leave the city gates doesn't dissolve you from following the laws of the Esshar and Osrona, Perhaps you can get away from the gaze of the public but the outcome is the same...Thus the question I asked prior still remains. Whether you agree or not to society it exists, its the reality we live in. No matter how you twist or tangle the truth it won't stop what that."
487
488"Anyways I suppose with you and Athos there's already a clear majority in the favor of not allowing such magics to be practiced in the Endore. Although we cannot agree with punishment so instead we will go ahead with rehabilitation instead. If an Endore is found to be practicing Witchcraft or occultism we will take it upon ourselves to capture them and turn them into the proper authorities. Agree or disagree and if you disagree give way to a better alternative from your own perspective."
489(Yvel Endore)
490
491[21:05] "Hmm.. I see." A chuckle given, moving his index and thumb to remove the grey hair from his face. The Ookami head move to both sides. "Why you don't fit in society? I've seen you talk with others and I know you aren't socially awkward then you must have another reason? Have you ever been judge for being a Beast-kin?"
492
493Narrow eyes as the grey tail moves around only to Neklous to remember they were similar in the race aspect. "You feel we don't protect you from the outside but you go outside to seek protection. I only see a rebelious attitude seeking to go against the world without any real reason behind it.
494
495Here, there, and in Helheim.. everywhere you go will be the same. You will be surrounded which many you don't like and many that you may.. I dislike much about this place and is the reason I joined the Watch. To change what I could.. If you want to leave and seek for a motivation of your own.. Do itBUT remember that darkness is darkness inside this walls and outside them.
496
497You will only find sorrow if you don't understand something so trivial. Rules exist everywhere.."
498(Amshel Endore)
499
500[21:06] He listened to his cousin Klous, though not listening would have been rather hard given that the man went on for quite a while trying to bring his point across. He wasn't even quite sure what to say at this point, as those who were going to side with Klous at this point would have just defended his argument and rallied to his side.
501
502"How is society the problem in this scenario cousin? Society hasn't deluded any of us here with the adverse effects of what studying or practicing such outlawed magic can do." Vitus gripped at the bridge of his nose shaking his head a bit more, before taking a few more drinks from his cup of tea, clearly he wasn't much for Klous' statement.
503
504"Klous we have this discussion some time ago, ya already know how I feel about ya going off into the forest to do what ya feel is right."
505
506It was going to be highly unlikely of Vitus to harm any members of his family, even if they did everything he wished they wouldn't. At the end of the day, drawing their blood was something that was likely never going to sit comfortably with him.
507
508Forest green hues lingering on both Rhea and Athos as they spoke more on what they wanted to pursuit. Vitus hung his head low shaking it from side to side.
509
510"I only wish I could understand what had made ya all see things the way ya do. I truly wish I could understand." Vitus folded his arms over his chest beneath his cloak, his voice having a hint of sadness to it. He'd listen to what the rest of his family members had as input, falling silent once more.
511
512
513(Vitus Endore)
514
515[21:13] Neklous rebuttal struck true with Relna as did Yvel speech, both have there reasons for believing what they do but the cracks are starting to show on there family's unity.
516
517The announcement however was unexpected to Relna, she has heard of the tales of beastkin traveling back to the wilds but she didn't believe that an Endore nevertheless Neklous would leave behind his family for the wilderness. But after a moment of trying to reason his departure it starts to make a lot more since.
518
519Neklous doesn't have the best reputation around Relna would recall in her mind, he gotten blacklisted from Riely's tavern after all. He must feel bounded by everything that is going down, the drama, the order, the laws that govern us. To be free of everything seems like a dream, a dream that Neklous has taken to heart and seems to eagerly pursue. But dreams can be tricky, dreams can mislead, dreams can turn into nightmares in deguise if there not completely realized.
520
521"If that is your calling that so be it." Relna would say after having her head down in thought. I don't see this ending we'll for you but what can we truly do to stop you?"
522
523Sadness fills up Relna like a drain of water, she doesn't want to see him completely disappear into the forest but there was no making up his mind.
524
525"If you truly are leaving us for the woodland may your nights truly fair we'll then..." Relna starts to hide her face. "And may... may you find..." She couldn't finish before lower her head under the table in sorrow.
526
527
528
529(Relna Endore)
530
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532[21:39] Neklous waved a hand at Zeitan in an unconcerned manner.
533
534"Unforunately for you cousin even if I did choose to walk down such a path you don't have the means or the strength to stop me. None the less we will see soon as I hope you keep your promise in acting whenever an Endore goes dark. They are family and I will be there to protect them from you. "
535
536"You believe you are strong.. no doubt you are but keep in mind, the last time we fought I had two injuries from running into demons in the mines up north."
537
538Waving his hand, he demised the manner. Neklous was like Yvel in the aspect that he would do anything to protect his family. He was actually hellbent with madness on doing so. He respected Zeitan to a degree but if he decided to hurt anyone especially Rhea, the price to pay would be his limbs then ultimately his life.
539
540Neklous was strict when it came to dealing with enemies. He didn't believe in mercy. Once you show mercy to an enemy, you harm the ones closest to you.
541
542Hearing Yvel, he expected nothing less. He didn't even give a response as the two men were very different. Yes society existed but not all were like this one. The one he longed for was different. Actually maybe not. Maybe it was just ruled by a different set of people. Neklous was sure but he was first try it before deciding to just create a safe space for the ones he cared for with his own strength.
543
544Glancing towards Amshel, Neklous seemed to not be interested in answering his questions. Did it any of them matter? No. Did he have a few good points, yes of course but who cared. Speaking rational with Neklous was Yvel and Amshel, and the rest who would follow first mistake. Neklous was not rational in the slightest.
545
546He did what he felt was right and punished for what he felt was wrong. Was that right though? Who knows. When you have strength, your word.. your actions are absolute.
547
548Sitting back downin the chair Vitus soon followed after Amshel and bombarded him with questions.
549
550Neklous looked at his family with a tided tongue. He motioned himself to speak but only his lips moved, causing him to pause in awe.
551
552How do I respond..
553
554How do I make them understand what I feel..
555
556Is there really anything to say?
557
558Why.. why? My resolve was firm a moment ago but why is it so hard not to say them out again.
559
560Leaning back into his chair Neklous sighed as he titled his head towards the ceiling.
561
562"Perhaps.. it is not society that drives me.. "
563
564"You all make a good point. Society.. the laws.. the rules.. it is all merely an excuse."
565
566"Has anyone ever seen a thorned rose? I saw one while attending to the family garden. I watched it grow and monitored it for a year."
567
568"Did you know that the other plants and flowers would grow everywhere but near that thorned rose?"
569
570"The thorned rose, beautiful yet forever unknown to the feeling of being touched thus never knows love. "
571
572"After so much that has happened I've come to believe that it is a reflection of my very self. "
573
574"Neklous Endore, The Thorned Rose of the Endore."
575
576"Now that you ask me these questions Amshel and Vitus, you make me realize and admit what I fear the most."
577
578"Loneliness, abandonment and the thought of being unloved."
579
580"Ye.. I have you guys but.. I don't fit in within this city. No matter how I envision myself.. "
581
582"I can't see myself within the church, the watch or the first order."
583
584A tear escaped from Neklous's right eye as he continued saying
585
586"I can't imagine myself in any other story or future that doesn't end in a tragedy"
587
588"Perhaps this loneliness and fears of mine is the cause for my slight outburst of madness."
589
590"I speak about loyalty and the rest but perhaps I am just scared of being abandoned, of being unable to fit in."
591
592"In my eyes.. can you see it? Can you see the loneliness that lingers in these doll blue eyes? "
593
594"Imagine what loneiness can drive a person to do? Since I am unable to fit in here in this city, I will look for a home.. a place to fit in else where. Whether I fit in with a group of evil or good people.. wherever or whoever it is that I fit in with. I will be sure to protect this right or wrong. "
595
596"Happiness is gifted to the select few. It is hard to come by in my case which is why I must grasp it and protect it with the all of me. "
597
598"I wanted to believe in this family.. to fit in with most of you but in this city.. I can not. Perhaps if the environment was different"
599
600"None the less when all is said and done. I will just be making a home in the forest like Theodore did across the street. I will still be around. It will be as if I never left. Except I will be within a place I can fit in."
601
602
603(Neklous Endore)
604
605[21:43] "Many words would give you something to work in.. but you took all the wrong turns." Right hand pushing the chair back as he stands from the table. Body turning to the door direction as eyes remain mostly closed. "I can see much.. but I don't have too look at you for it. I can see how you search a excuse in nonsense. You're just playing the victim. I don't have time for such games."
606
607(Amshel Endore)
608
609[21:45] Athos Endore says, "Amshel. Please. Calm down. You're being a bit brash. Neklous surely has his reasons for this."
610[21:45] Neklous Endore says, "No Athos, let him continue."
611[21:46] Neklous Endore asks, "Amshel how do you feel I am playing the victim?"
612[21:46] Neklous Endore asks, "By not fitting in? Is there a victim card to be had?"
613[21:46] Zeitan chuckles, of course Neklous thought himself as a big strong warrior. He was never one to underestimate a foe and the fact that his cousin had the gall to hold onto that victory for Zeitan too was injured.
614
615"Push me aside all you want Neklous, you're a fool to think of underestimating me because you beat me in a spar so long ago." He'd say, there was venom in his words though it did not linger.
616
617He sipped his tea, taking a moment to let his cousin continue his pointless speech.
618
619"It's funny to think that you feel the need to go out of your way to gain attention like this cousin. Especially because you think so mightily of yourself yet you only truly think of yourself. There is no benevolence in selfishness."
620
621He'd take a moment to recline in his seat, it was a miracle that his cousin even believed himself. He motioned towards Relna who was in tears and to Amshel.
622
623"You seek solace in escaping society to make your family stronger yet you go OUT of your way to cast them aside."
624
625"You're a fool."
626(Zeitan Endore)
627
628[21:48] Amshel Endore says, "Not fitting in... You fit as much as most of us in this land you're just too stubborn to realize you're not alone."
629[21:49] Athos Endore says, "And yet, Zeitan. Doesn't such a claim, calling him a fool for that, cement the idea that he is alone? For all you know, he may be suffering from something you are not aware, and in the same regards, you'd be chastizing him for it."
630[21:51] Zeitan Endore says, "Oh I am well aware. And he would know he was not alone if he simply reached out, instead of acting like a child."
631[21:51] Neklous Endore says, "Meh. I don't expect you to understand the way I feel. You are free to keep your prospect though. I was just curious as to how I was playing the victim. I don't know. I just feel you have to relate to whatevet you are trying to fit into. "
632[21:51] Neklous Endore says, "I don't relate to anything within these city walls. Which is why I will search beyond it to see if there is. "
633[21:51] "Confidence is silent and needs little words to be shown Neklous, And you're quite loud." He'd claim as he crossed his arms, Mostly referring to the comments he made towards Zeitan.
634
635
636Yvel sighed, He couldn't believe the man who so fervently claimed he doesn't use his trauma to play the victim was now playing a victim slain before all to see. Yvel couldn't understand the hypocrisies and the excuses Neklous was deluded in a fantasy world and perhaps it was due to the fact that he didn't fit in but who the hell fit in anywhere? "Fitting in is such a tired concept, Why should you fit in? Be different be your self. You act as if there is only one way people should be to be happy when that is not the truth. I'll tell you the same thing I told Andi and I told Zeitan.
637
638I won't let you separate yourself from this family just because you believe its right. That's a foolish error. You're choosingto blame others on the failings you've done. When instead you can always make your own place right here. Do your own thing. You're just running away into the wilds because its easier than living a life of hardships." Yvel shook his head for the first time in a long time he was disappointed in someone and strongly so.
639
640"The last resort would be to hurt our family, The last possible outcome, And granted you'd rather it be us than a Knight who cares little for the Endore. They'd kill anyone who goes against the laws on the spot if not arrest them and escort them to their trials." Yvel stood up he had to breath a bit he was getting a little bit too worked up. Trying to reclaim his calmness he'd start over.
641
642"Neklous, We love you, we will always love you and that goes for anyone despite what you do or what you practice. But there are rules, Rules we have to condone and follow by, Hiding in the forest won't change that, Won't make you strong enough to oppose said rules. It will only continue your lonliness, Extend it outwards so more can feel it. Maybe if you stop putting on such a fakeness to yourself you would find you aren't alone at all. Don't conform flourish into who you're supposed to be, Not a member of the Faith, Not a member of The Order, Not a member of The Watch. Be Neklous Endore who ever the hell he wants to be. And stop worrying about where or why you don't fit in." Yvel shakes his head again before sitting down.
643
644
645(Yvel Endore)
646
647[22:36] Rhea chuckles. She seemingly interrupts Yvel. Tears still flow down her eyes as she begins to laugh in an almost maniacal manner
648"Heh..ahaha...hahaha...hahaha!"
649Rhea turns her head toward Yvel, she has a deviously intense smirk on her face. She turns her head and scans the table in front of her, taking a good look of all of her family members
650"Heh...none of you know what its like to be an outcast. Do you?"
651Rhea giggles again. She glances at Neklous for a moment
652"None of you...know what it's like to be...thrown to the side of the street like garbage. To have your hard work go unrewarded and...unpraised." she would say with a broken tone
653"Not saying we..all haven't been through hardships. *sniffle...we have. But.....heh...hahaha..i certainly got the short end of the stick...didn't I?"
654Rhea gazes at Neklous
655"Didn't..we?"
656Rhea closes her eyes and stares at the ground
657"None of you know what its like to be ignored. To be treated like an outcast. To be treated like youre nothing but just a dumb, stupid, creepy little girl!..ahaha...right?"
658Rhea ponders the many encounters she's had with others. The weird looks she got, the teasing, the bullying, the abuse. She remembers the good times as well of course, but her mind cant help but be clouded by the negative at the moment
659"It's no wonder Neklous wants to leave. Wants to discover himself. In this....damn society where everyone only cares for themselves and rather walk all over you for being different than even THINK to look the other way!"
660Rhea giggles for a while before inhaling a deep breath of air
661"Haaa...why do we need laws and order when the people who make them walk all over people like us anyway? Even if we do follow the rules. Even I am a good little girl and I act like everything is all fine and dandy, they still will take no heed to me! They wont APPRECIATE me or NOTICE me..or anything! Does it even matter?"
662Rhea's delusions seem to be getting the better of her as she seems to lose control of her emotions. Her doll beneath her chair begins to vibrate ever so slightly. She stands up with her hands firmly planted on the table, gazing at her family members
663"ALL of you here were born with the ability to control mana! ALL of you here went through that...awful training and came out with the ability to control it perfectly! Me? ME!? The one who had to deal with most of the abuse and who came out knowing NOTHING? No matter how hard she tried!? You don't know what its like to walk out there every day feel just how much of a liability you are to others. Neklous surely has a reason to want to go out there. Who are you to decide what he can and cannot do? Rules? Pfft...ahahaha! Screw the rules!"
664Rhea knocks all of the silverware and chalices from on top of her side of the desk
665"What have the rules done for us? What have the rules done for ME!? What has being a good little girl and listening to mommy and daddy done for me?"
666Rhea smirks as she glances at her family
667"Absolutely...nothing.."
668Rhea picks up her doll from the ground. It vibrates even harder. She gives it a tight squeeze as she slams it onto the table
669"NO! I'm not following your rules either you damn demon! Youre MINE!"
670The vibrations would stop as a dark aura emanates from Rhea. She looks at Neklous
671"Heh...we don't need no damn rules where were going..." she would say with a devious smirk. She begins to calm down as her aura diminishes
672"Im..controlling it now. Im controlling...everything...absolutely everything. No more pain, no more suffering, no more rules...ahhaha….ahahaha...hahahah!"
673Rhea knew deep down that she loved her family more than anything in the world. She would go to any length to protect them. Even if it meant succumbing to something sinister, she would protect them. She would never allow them to be hurt again like they were all those years ago. She would do absolutely anything to not only have the power to protect them, but the power to do anything she desired. To have the freedom she so desperately desired. She once again turns her head toward Neklous
674"Yvel's right. We don't need to fit in! What we NEED to do, is find our OWN path to tread! A path that us outcasts can tread! A path where people like us who have been made fun of, and abused, and ignored can go! Who gives a DAMN about The Order, who gives a damn about The Watch. Let's run wild! Lets do what we were destined to do!""
675Rhea pants heavily
676"Klou-klou..heh...hahahaha...we are both roses. Thorned roses. We know not of our true beauty because everyone decides to stay away from us. Why? Because we have thorns? Because we are different? Heh..no...because they are afraid of us. Afraid of what we can do..ahahaha…"
677Rhea sits back down on her chair
678"We...will follow our own path. And show everyone who has ever wronged us and who will wrong us and our family the true meaning of pain.."
679
680(Rhea Endore)
681
682[22:40] Iorandis wastes no time to come back downstairs from his quick nap. He promptly retakes his prior seat. Letting out a yawn he folds his hands and attempts to catch up on the conversation.
683(Iorandis Endore)
684
685[22:43] Zeitan keeps his silence, sipping his tea with an ankle resting on his knee. He did not have his usual nonchalant demeanor, his cool collected self was now Cold, focused and calculating.
686
687Much like his cousins would have seen had they joined him in hunting or in a fight. Yet something was different about this expression, it was refined like yet another mask.
688
689He frowned at Rheas piece, knowing full well she was the more eccentric of the few and it was always something he appreciated about her despite the words she chose to use.
690
691He still did not speak.
692
693Zeitan kept his silence, though with each moment it felt as if the temperature was dropping more and more. Even with the fountain as frozen as it was, holding the cold back in unison with his focus and the barriers he put between them.
694
695He was composed, the room was getting colder, much colder. Sharp little arms of frost creep lightly along each of the windows now.
696
697He did not need to say a word, for the intensity and magnitude of his presence could be felt like sharp knives against uncovered skin.
698
699It was as if winter had just truly joined the conversation.
700(Zeitan Endore)
701
702[22:46] Neklous smiled, his resolved burned even hotter than it did before.
703
704A child? Victim card? BLEH!
705
706Looking at the rest Neklous didn't cower, instead he stood up once more and continued.
707
708Looking at Yvel especially he remarked in a unbothered tone as if none of the criticism had been thrown his way.
709
710"What do you all know? Like seriously what do you know? You say I'm playing the victim? That I am a child and much more."
711
712"Next"
713
714"It is good to be different I agree but who doesn't want to fit in somewhere whether it in an particular environment or around a certain group of people. I am not denying what you all or anyone is saying. I am just saying it from my point of view, my prospective."
715
716"I love you all dearly as well but we are not on the same page. Our prospective are vastly different. I don't even know how to explain it but look at the first order for example? They are all a bunch of like-minded people. "
717
718"Know what. I don't expect you all to understand but get this. From my prospective its like watching a bunch of monkeys playing in the tree while the fish stares from the river side, feeling joy for the happiness of the monkeys yet feeling a sad loneness at the same time."
719
720"Do you see what I am talking about? The monkeys and the fish are close by each other like a family yet the fish can't strive on the land like the monkeys can. It can't climb those trees thus only being able to watch in joy yet feeling a slight loneliness due to not being able to join in with them"
721
722"In other words that may be more simple to understand is that You all can grow in this city, you can prosper and do whatever but I can't. It is just not in me. I can't strive in such an environment or place. Yvel or Amshel may be able to survive in the city yet might not can't inthe wilderness. At the end of the day though, phrase it however you want, we are products of our environments. "
723
724"I just felt rejected by the city as I didn't fit in with anything within it so I went to the forest as I had done when I was younger to play and found comfort within the forest that I couldn't get in the city."
725
726"If not for the First Order Yvel you would have been someone entirely different. "
727
728Neklous's eyes skipped Amshel as he didn't know much about the lad.
729
730"Calling it childish.. calling it immature or whatever comes next is just your narrowmindedness in failure to understand. If you were the family you are saying you are, you would be supportive. Yvel, Amshel, Zeitan. You should be ashamed. I don't degrade you for your choices but as soon as I voice mine i'm either deranged or a child. "
731
732"Or maybe as I said before.. a product of a different environment. You seecomfort in these city walls. I see a cage. Perhaps you can't see it the way I do because you don't have a wild nature. Or have not been in the forest long enough "
733
734"Anyway we've strayed off topic quite a bit and made this about me."
735
736"My decision remains firm though as to why I wish to travel beyond the walls."
737
738"You may think of the reasons however it allows you to sleep at night"
739
740"And another thing. Its not about rules as I said before Yvel. The rule of this place could be to only practice water magic for all I care. It is not the issue. You are just a knight citing and following the rules themselves. Have you no thoughts of your own? "
741
742"Let your loose expressions of disappointment, embarrassment and other pointless expressions rain free. You can all suck a fart out my ass for all I care."
743
744Hearing Rhea agree with him, Neklous resolve strengthened even more as Rhea was always understanding of how he felt.
745
746"I.. No we are going to find a place where we can belong. If not we will carve a place into existence with out own strength"
747
748"You can stay here, being the good citizens you are and live by man-made rules while maintaining your fake composed faces. I don't need to see your expressions to know how you are feeling. Your eyes say enough. "
749
750
751
752(Neklous Endore)
753
754[22:53] Oh god. Neklous just wont shut up. Iorandis had waken up to such a dramatic little speech. Truly. Him as a person didn't understand what it meant to despise society. He seemed like a creature driven by emotion. One who was more committed to a bond then something greater then his family name or himself.
755
756It wasn't a matter of who was a Knight. It didn't matter even if you secluded yourself away and created a whole new society. What truly mattered was what sort of society you create. Was it one where people actually cared for one another or just some ideological echo chamber.
757
758Iorandis looks at Neklous with a face of utter disgust. One of absolute pity. Almost like he was looking at a daft child. Sure caring about your family is important. But the injustice didn't just pour over their heads like a rain cloud.
759
760
761It was pouring on many poor souls outside. The storm didn't look like it was going to clear up anytime soon. Such childish words truly disgusted Iorandis.
762(Iorandis Endore)
763
764[22:54] The bantering back and forth went about as one might expect, long winded speeches coupled with voices towering over one another constantly. But the only thing on Vitus' mind was a solitary thought one which reverberated through the young Endore's mind as he stared towards each of his siblings.
765
766'I'm gonna need a drink after this..' His elbows drop to the table, forcing his head between his palms as he motions his hands through his thicket of soft silky hair. The young Endore was starting to reach his limit for this conversation. There was only so much of the same thing he could hear spoken different times before it stopped having the same meaning as it did prior.
767
768The cloaked lad really had nothing to contribute to their overall conversation, however, at Klous' mention of likely being able to take Zeitan in a fight, Vitus cannot help but to let out a fairly audible chuckle, though he makes no comments on Zeitan's strength having experienced it first hand likely more recently than Neklous - Vitus knew it was not something to be taken as lightly as Klous seemed to be.
769
770He merely settles himself more comfortably within his seat, resting his head on the soft and comfortable head rest, insulting a man's abilities in a battle be worse than insulting their own mother. What forces him to start emoting more, comes down to Rhea, expressing her trials and tribulations so to speak, as she made her attempts at existing in the society they all spoke heavily about. Vitus sighed with a pained expression;
771
772"So Rhea, what would happen if we were all in ya position, ridiculed and mocked constantly day in and day out just because ya are being ya own version of normal. Would any action we deem appropriate be justified? Are we meant to just go against the grain when life deals us a bad hand?" Was this how the Sudsburians thought, did they already consider their own actions against the crownas feasible and correct. Was that what brewed at the table tonight, a chance for them to see the inner Syndicate that lingered within them, only time would tell.
773
774"And again, why is the appreciation and notice of ya family not what matters most to ya. I don't think a soul here has not supported ya except maybe one, but what hurts ya most is other people's perception of ya. Why should they matter more in your mind than our words."
775
776(Vitus Endore)
777
778[23:01] "I know what it feels to be an outsider... A 'outcast' more than all of you." Hands moving to his pockets. Stepping forward to walk to the entrance before stopping once again.
779
780"It's not about being a outcast.. I don't have time to spend here. I've a city to protect. My body is a reminder we are what we want to be.
781
782Now.. Seek the answers you believe exist outside this family. Seek the acceptance in others that it seems you didn't find in us."
783
784Narrow eyes turning to look a last time at Rhea, directly starring at her own with fierce eyes. They went thru so much to have what they have now.. And yet they wanted to end it.
785
786Dissapoinment. The Ookami finally starts walking to the entrance.
787"... Later."
788(Amshel Endore)
789
790[23:01] Iorandis Endore says, "Take care,Amshel."
791[23:03] Yvel shook his head once more his voice hung silent as he listened to yet another pointless rant by Neklous and he again let free a sigh, He wouldn't let the man get him angry but he could feel the brisk chill of winters breath forming from Zeitan and could tell the man was nearly at his breaking point in all this.
792
793"Neklous do whatever you want, Clearly we'll never see eye to eye. Live as widely as you like it won't bother me, Do all the things you wish to outside the city walls in solitude. But no matter what if I ever feel you to be a threat to Esshar or Endore family I'll take care of you personally." Yvel would then turn towards Rhea her true colors being exposed trauma she couldn't hold onto any longer let free.
794
795"Whoever wants to leave with Neklous be free to, But know that if there is ever any discovery of dark magic being used I will com personally for you, and I speak as both a Knight of the order and an Endore, Sincethat's all am to you is just a Knight who can't think for himself I might as well fit box you placed me in." he'd say in a bit of sacrsm towards the end he'd stand up the cold becoming too much to bare for him yet he placed a hand on Zeitan's shoulder
796
797"Easy Zei its not worth it, You know that. Let them be. Let them live their lives in the quite I can respect that much but the other stuff I cannot. Nobody can decide what happens in the future but we can decide now how we will act on it. That being said I'll name Zeitan Endore the nominee as the Harbinger to help reign in any Endore who breaks family or clan rules, Screw the rules all you'd like but if you break them you'll be punished for it. If you feel yourself better for this position you're more than welcome to challenge Zeitan now, In combat like the old ways and see if you're better to take that title from him. That's all." With a final shrug of his shoulders Yvel would stand up and prepare to idle at the wall for a little bit.
798
799"If not you're all free to go, Those who leave the city will not be allowed back in the house for safety reasons I can't trust you anymore basically. Until they've spoken with me directly. But you're always free to visit or stop by."
800
801(Yvel Endore)
802
803[23:09] Neklous smiled waving a hand once more if unbothered.
804
805To hell with your rules and so called 'Harbinger'. He thought. He was unphased by the threats. Neklous had no interest in practicing what the Church considered evil magic but if Other people he cared for did, he would stand by them.
806
807Neklous had a lot of growing to do. Perhaps the next time he met Yvel, he would be different. Perhaps more stubborn. Who knew. They were barely in their 20s yet were already making adult decisions.
808(Neklous Endore)
809
810[23:11] Iorandis scratches his chin. Yvel seemed to be handling the situation in a concise manner. However...Iorandis began to feel guilty. His own hate for society and the order was also placing Yvel into a stereotype of a bootlicker. Akin to Klouses. Perhaps...Perhaps,Iorandis may try to justify his own views before thinking of him as such.
811
812Because hearing Yvel even utter the words in a sarcastic manner. Fit the box you placed me in. Not only worried Iorandis but saddened him greatly.
813
814Yvel truly was trying his best as elder brother. All this talk of dark magics and attempt to justify them were a spit in his face. A fuck you to his hard work. Although perhaps...Perhaps some of these Magi who practiced these art's were just as bad as the knights when it came to not caring about truly changing society?
815
816Did the man in the red robe truly wish to change the society they lived in? Was he truly any different from Yvel? Iorandis didn't know. Either way Iorandis was already on a set path. One where he would have to clash with all of them sooner or later. However it did make him think.
817
818"Yvel…"
819
820Iorandis mutters. Listening to his retort. Iorandis once more was falling victim to the love for his elder brother. Genuine worry had begun to brew as the clearly shattered state of their home had shown itself.
821(Iorandis Endore)
822
823[23:11] Rhea seemingly trembles as she takes a step back. Did she just say all of that? Did she fail her training and let the emotions get the best of her? Or did she succeed in being able to control them and express her true feelings.
824"U-uh..."
825Rhea would stand there a bit perplexed as she looked at everyone around her. Did they hate her now? Was she now not a part of the family? Her mind raced with thoughts and assumptions of what her words might have done
826"I've...made my choice. Im going with Neklous." she would say meekly
827"I...love you all. And...you all have done so much for me. So much that I greatly appreciate. Youre the only ones who...made me feel like I am worth it."
828Rhea looks at the ground in sorrow
829"But, I need time to discover myself. Forge my own path. I cant sit around in this house all day any longer. I want to go out there and....heh...explore a bit. I...hope you all understand."
830Rhea sighs
831"If I ever hurt any of you I-"
832Rhea stops her words in it's tracks
833"No...nevermind. Forget it."
834Rhea knows the path she might walk soon will be a dark one. But in her naďve ways, its the only path. The path toward freedom. The path toward power. The path toward...acceptance
835"...."
836(Rhea Endore)
837
838[23:12] Neklous Endore says, "What a hell of a meeting."
839[23:18] Yvels gauntleted hand met his shoulder as frost seemed to build on its shiny surface. Zeitan would exhale silently, his eyes still upon Neklous as trails of mist hung around him. His focused look broke not into a grin but an actual smile. He would nod lightly in response to Yvel.
840
841"You give far more credit than you take Yvel." He spoke, his tone was harsh, stern.
842
843He would indeed be the Harbinger for he was trained to do so, raised by his father to eventually be the one to shed the blood of his kin, the one to bring true justice to those who fall to darkness.
844
845He places his hand on Yvels for a moment, resting it there as the frost dissipated, the cool mist evaporating instantly. The temperature seemed to adjust itself though the cold lingered upon Neklous. It seemed to linger around Rhea for a moment before fully turning its focus upon Klous.
846
847"I will carry this title with honor, as my father did before me." He'd pause, a flash of the stern white haired Drakanite staring him down from across the fire.
848
849"And I will keep. This clan. Strong."
850
851His words hung in the air, like white hot knives in searing cold flesh. He'd stand, hovering over the table as he finished his cup of tea and setting the cup down.
852
853The frost on the windows remained, the Drakanites signature on each frozen pane of glass. The window between he and the fortress however was frozen solid, jagged icicles hang like the teeth of a hungering demon, faintly behind it the ominous jagged form of the frozen fountain reaches up to the sky, reflecting the Drakanites hidden fury, that anger he'd held back for so long poking its way out at the cold focused on the fountain.
854
855His family was lucky that he held such focus upon his elemental connection, the semi sentient embodiment of cold that he reigned in, that he created.
856
857"If anyone strays.. Or gets in my way of fulfilling my duty as such.."
858
859He pauses, for it truly pained him to say this to his own flesh and blood. For he did not want to bring harm to any Endore. He knew what his duty was.
860
861"Such is the way."
862
863"The cold of my breath will be the last thing you feel on your skin."
864(Zeitan Endore)
865
866[23:24] Zeitan Endore...A mountain Iorandis had to scale. One he had to conquer. he already seemed set on killing those who fall from grace.
867
868Iorandis was on a path of revolution. One society would consider such a fall. However he would eventually show them that through his actions that the corrupt Essharian system had to be defeated.
869
870"Is that so Zeitan? You would not try to remedy them? Have you no proper resolve? Just to fulfil a duty? Killing like a puppet instead of killing as a means to end any further suffering?"
871
872Iorandis brings his leafy-green gaze and directs it directly at Zeitan.
873His Blood was beginning to boil. Perhaps brutes like this deserved to perish. However Iorandis simply wished to break the power such stupid idea's and roles gave some people.
874
875If Zeitan would really go as to kill them to keep the clan strong instead of out of mercy for their kin being a victim of society. He would soon know a grief like no other once Iorandises training with THAT MAN begun.
876
877
878(Iorandis Endore)
879
880[23:32] So it's official then, Neklous and probably Rhea now shall leave the house for good, still bearing the Endore name but never able to enter in it's home ever again. Relna still felt sorrow about this, the cracks of division are starting to become rips and slowly they are all falling apart faster than Rhea's own mental state.
881
882She kept quite as the argument boils on, with nothing to left to say her words where just drops in the sea of doubt, doubt that cannot be shaken away, doubt that shall remain for an eternity. Will they be seen again? Hopefully so, especially Rhea who she still cared for even after all the creepy wield stuff she did in the past. Shall she find solidarity in the wilderness or shall her craziness get worsts in the dark woods.
883
884"I- I am lost with words." Relna would admit to everyone.
885
886"To think we are growing apart leaves a dent within myself."
887
888"But if this is truly your path Neklous and Rhea,then may... ugh."
889
890Relna voice became stuffy for a brief moment, so much was changing so fast.
891
892"I truly believe you have a truth in your judgments, the both of you. Fate is a weird thing and I didn't expect this to happen in a thousand years. I know I had said this already but I truly mean it, I hope both of your nights fair we'll always and you both find what you seek out in the distant wilds."
893
894Relna would rise from her seat with a tear in her eye, holding back another floor that was already leaking thought.
895
896"Take care... especially you... Rhea."
897
898Relna would take to running to the stairway, unable to show her flooded face to her family.
899
900
901
902
903(Relna Endore)
904
905[23:35] Rhea's eyes would fill with sorrow as she heard the words of her family members
906"....Im...sorry.." she would say in a melancholy tone. Tears would start to flow down her cheeks
907"Im...I...I gotta go..um.."
908Rhea gets up from the chair and darts outside the house to take a cold night walk. She would ponder many things as she held her doll tightly close to her chest. Was this the right choice? Is she still truly an Endore? She did not know. Only time would tell how the path she would take would change her.
909(Rhea Endore)
910
911[23:35] Iorandis Endore exclaims, "Wait! Rhea!"
912[23:35] Rhea Endore asks, ".....What?"
913[23:35] Neklous Endore says, "Rhea.."
914[23:36] Neklous Endore says, "We aint departing today.."
915[23:36] Neklous Endore says, "We doing so in 2 or so months"
916[23:36] Rhea Endore says, "...I-i know..i just...need time alone..."
917[23:36] Rhea Endore says, "Please.."
918[23:36] Neklous wanted to say something rising his hand in protest but his hand paused in mid air as he slowly lowered it back down and nodded, knowing she needed this.
919(Neklous Endore)
920
921[23:37] "You misunderstand. Io."
922
923His smile does not leave his face as his gaze falls upon his outraged cousin. After all Zeitan would be a merciful harbinger, he'd said as much earlier in the conversation though Iorandis had not been paying full attention.
924
925"If I am forced to act, it will be after anyone has been given their chance to redeem themselves. To change."
926
927He believed his kin had it in them to overcome the dark path, he had done so himself and came out of it much stronger than before, after all he was never one to disrespect another Magis strength.
928
929"For there is strength in overcoming darkness. Our family is proof of that." He pauses, a distasteful linger on his tongue, something that made him want to spit.
930
931"There is only weakness in falling to darkness."
932
933His tone did not change, it was cold, precise. His words were meant to boil ones blood, it was important to feel outrage. His cold gaze falling upon Neklous again, knowing his cousin had strength and resolve, he only hoped Neklous would one day learn to understand.
934
935"This is my warning. Here and now."
936
937(Zeitan Endore)
938
939[23:39] Yvel merely shook his head he was a bit upset still at everything that progressed but he allowed his own sadness to be drowned by his duty it was difficult and heart breaking the very last thing he wanted to do was to fight against his relatives but if they couldn't see the same perspective or at the very least be amiable to the other side there was no longer any point.
940
941"Follow your path then, I hope it leads you to the happiness you couldn't find with your family." Yvel says half out of spite but also with a cruel truth. Yvel had always tried to fix everything within his gaze but for once he had to realize that this was not something he could not fix.
942
943Something he would have to let alone and only he could have faith that whatever path they lead themselves down wasn't one filled with chaos. His goals were his own now, And just like he and Zeitan spoke about numerous times he had to be his own person.
944
945He knew ever since he first eclipsedholy magic that this life of his would forever put him at odds with the chaos in the world but never would he have imagined it would be a possibility of it spreading to his family...He was naďve, and he knew he could no longer be so distracted by his family. While he loved them he couldn't embrace them and coddle them Neklous and Rhea...Rhea especially was a dagger to the heart. He failed them and he faulted only himself for not being able to reach them.
946
947'I'll have to atone for not saving them, by saving as many people as I possibly can...I hope one day I'm strong enough...to reach you...' he thought to himself as he prepared to leave he needed some fresh air and time to himself to think.
948(Yvel Endore)
949
950[23:41] Neklous Endore says, "Sometimes family feels more like chains than what it is supposed to me. I don't care what a family member does. I will support them on it. Meh thats just the difference between i and others. Rhea.. for her she can do no wrong in my eyes."
951[23:41] Yvel Endore says, "Well break your chains, Be as free as you'd like."
952[23:42] Iorandis walks over to Rhea. He quickly embraces her.
953
954"Just remember. What ever happened in the past is over. Even if you walk down a path where we might hate each other once more. I will love you despite so. Please. Don't allow anybody to take advantage of you either while you are out where ever you are. I still have yet to truly atone for how I treated you and still wish to do so dearly!"
955
956Iorandis's leafy-green gaze is soon met with a conflicting rainstorm. It hurt knowing she was going to chose a path that will separate them. He never got to truly forgive himself for what he did to her. Now it might even get worse.
957
958However,Zeitan opens his mouth. Iorandis quickly retorts while still hugging Rhea.
959
960"No. You don't get it. The path they chose will be one of sorrows if they fall. Personally. I believe your role is idiotic. Foolish enforcing nothing. Strength comes from ones resolve to continue to allow their heart to blaze. Even after falling. Killing them if they simply practice it is idiotic. If they have done crimes. Kill in the name of mercy. Not in the name of power,for power is what tainted them in the first place."
961
962Iorandis shakes his head. Hugging his sister tightly. Society was truly beginning to drive him mad. For it had taken it's toll on her.
963(Iorandis Endore)
964
965[23:42] Yvel Endore says, "Sorry we held you down for so long."
966[23:42] Neklous Endore says, "Its not like that Yvel cmon.."
967[23:42] Neklous Endore says, "I meant it like ehh just i am willing to do whatever composed as punshing a for something as Zeitan is implying"
968[23:42] Neklous Endore says, "Don't worry about it though Yvel."
969[23:43] Yvel Endore says, "I need to step out. I'll see you all sometime soon."
970[23:46] Rhea would seemingly say nothing as Iorandis embraced her. She could still feel a darkness in his heart. An uncanny feeling would make her spine shiver as she listened to his words. Was he telling the truth?
971"..."
972Rhea embraces him for a moment before letting go
973"Its fine..i forgive you.." she would say meekly
974Rhea walks away. She stops by the door and turns her head around to meet the eyes of her remaining family members. Her eyes are melancholy.
975"....Im...sorry.." were the only words she would say as she would turn back around and open the door. Taking a walk in the crisp night air. She stops one more time and turns around to take one last look at them as she holds the door open, allowing the cold chill of the night to reign through the house
976"..."
977Rhea turns around and closes the door. She disappears for the rest of the night.
978
979(Rhea Endore)
980
981[23:53] "One day you will understand, Io."
982
983He'd say before turning again towards Neklous. He stands straight, slipping his hands into his pockets and slouching lightly. The temperature had returned to normal, the ice on the window slowly melting away as the fountain outside released cascades of mist on the grass.
984
985"I hope you learn much from your time outside the city walls. I only hope it is for the best, I hope that you learn and get very strong." He'd go on. It was true, he wanted nothing more than for his cousins to become strong, that was why he held his stance. That was why he was so set on forcing his hand should he need to.
986
987"As for you Rhea.. I hope you find your place. Where you truly need to be. And I can only hope that it is best for you."
988
989He'd exhale, his breath was visible in the cold again. Cool mist hangs in the air with his final words.
990
991"I would hate to shed needless blood."
992
993Those words hung true, the venom in his tone was as cold as the air around him.
994
995The Drakanite nods lightly towards his family before slowly stepping towards the door, it was as if he was moving slowly on purpose. Waiting for Neklous to say something wrong. If his cousins did not reply he would leave, the cold hanging in the air before eventually following its creator to the outside.
996
997Despite the lack of his presence, the fountain outside remained frozen solid. No longer held together by the Magis focused fury.
998(Zeitan Endore)
999
1000[23:53] Iorandis Endore says, "Zeitan. Please. I wish to truly try and understand. If you ever have the time. We can discourse over some tea."
1001[23:53] Iorandis Endore says, "But for now...I have to find Yvel."
1002[23:54] Iorandis Endore exclaims, "Excuse me!"
1003[23:54] Zeitan Endore says, "Tea would be nice."
1004[23:54] Iorandis waves to everybody in the room with a solemn smile! Soon he dashes flowing away like the very water he commands in battle!
1005(Iorandis Endore)
1006
1007[00:00] Vitus had heard just about enough, from the conversations between his siblings. Their inexcusable actions, and the talk of what would happen should these actions be taken. He'd just had enough of it really, his eyes darkened as he looked to the table before him. Pushing himself from his seat, the chair slightly smouldering as he made his way towards the door.
1008
1009It was time for that drink it seemed.
1010(Vitus Endore)