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Post by vamperious on Jun 19, 2018 16:42:41 GMT -5
Fox lead them over to the dock where The Trinidad was docked throwing the final ropes. Annaliese however was standing on the top deck with a poised look but a brow raised in question when she saw Killian. She smiled and called to Let the new guests come aboard. She turned to Maresol and nodded to her, "Come along, come with me to greet out new supernatural guests." She stated smoothly to let her know to watch her mouth honestly. They went down to the lower dock and Fox gave Anna a smile as she kept a hand on Brutus but gave a nod in Reeva's direction. "This is captain Annaliese Vaux." She stated smoothly however Anna's eyes went to the hostage in Fox's reach. "Killian- what a pleasure to see you again...What did you do to piss off another set of Sea witches? Go asking about the wrong Sea witch again?" She asked in a teasing tone but eventually glanced back over at Reeva with a smile. "Its a pleasure to meet you. Not shy with the supernatural on this ship. might I make your acquaintance?" She asked politely since she felt a little weird with Fox bringing not only a rat but guests...
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Post by kimcora on Jun 19, 2018 21:59:14 GMT -5
Reeva watched the women interact and the way that this captain Annalise addressed Brutus by what appeared to be his human host's name. The witch hardly looked thrilled to see this captain, meaning he had properly pissed her off as well. The reason was a bit odd. What did she mean about asking about the wrong sea witch? When addressed Reeva let her eyes rove over the three women before her. They were all strange but only one was supernatural. The two human's there were very different. While Annalise looked confident, the other looked intimidated....And why did she get the distinct feeling the uncomfortable one was close to Nerus? When asked her name, she looked back at Anna with a cold, but not hostile expression. "I am Reeva Bolvedichek, Elder of the Eastern coven. ANd this is my second, Vihaan Darreev Tell me, what business do you have with Brutus, Captain Vaux?" She asked pointedly, making Brutus squirm uncomfortably in Fox's grasp. "Reeva, she's the contact Nerus spoke of. The skittish one is his contract." Brutus said, making Vihaan tense like he might strangle him for speaking to Reeva without her title. "Former. No thanks to you." Maresol growled, drawing Reeva's cold stare to her. Reeva gave her a one look over before she scoffed. "Hardly Nerus's type. Desperate times I suppose. Why isn't it dead?" She asked, but the response came from behind the pair. Adriaticus had shown himself when the fun began and he sensed the other supernaturals on board...Annalise really did have a knack for drawing in the odd creatures... "Captain Vaux completed her contract with my son, skinwalker. It lives because she prefers it so. Just as you do...so I would cut the hostility and keep your spells to yourself. Her friend there," Adriaticus motioned to Fox, "will put a stop to it." Reeva locked eyes with Adriaticus, but it was her who looked away first. That witch was stronger than she was and she wouldn't insult it and die there before she got her revenge. She turned her attention back to Annalise and gave her a funny look that was slightly uncomfortable. "I can see that you aren't shy about your company, no matter how dangerous..." She said before she folded her arms. "If you are the contact Nerus specified then I am to assist you. To do so, the rat needs to live, no matter it's betrayal before we arrived...do tell me you don't wish to kill it immediately?" Reeva asked, making Brutus glare at her. "I didn't betray Nerus, for the last time. It was for the best and now we have the perfect opportunity to kill Selene while her guard is down." He barked, but Reeva ignored his ramblings despite Maresol looking confused. "Wh-What? Where is Ale--Nerus?" She asked though it drew no real reaction from Reeva. "Gone. He was taken by Selene a day ago after the rat sold our location to her." Reeva said, watching for a reaction from the three strangers, not feeling comfortable at all around strangers that she hardly knew or quite yet trusted, regardless of Neru's reliance in them. Besides, Brutus could be lying and he could be tricking her about the importance of these people. She didn't trust a word he said anywyas.
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Post by vamperious on Jun 22, 2018 18:00:31 GMT -5
When Anna heard the this woman was a conven leader she curbed her expression to hide her frown. She personally was tired of these 'Covens' already. When she was asked what her business was she rose a brow but nodded smoothly. "He confronted me about information- well as trying to get information on Ale, I gave evasive answers and this bastard got not only my brother taken from me but my ship." She stated flatly before giving a glare to Brutus. Her eyes went to Maresol however when she was pointed out as Ale's contract- well past contract and she looked a bit indifferent. Anna was about to answer the catty remark about why Maresol wans't killed but it seemed Adriaticus decided to join in the conversations. Her attention moved to him since it was only polite to do so, listening to him explain things to Reeva.
Fox was watching and simply holding Brutus, loving the knowledge that he knew if he attempted to escape she would eat him. When Ale's father showed himself and spoke of her she grinned, her eyes dilated full black as she was reading the situation. She gave a blunt nod since it was very true- she had no qualms eating others today. When Reeva commented to Annaliese about her choice in company she laughed lightly. "You have no idea." She added trying to calm her laugh into a light chuckle. As the woman continued Anna just smiled since it was true she was a bit odd. As they went on about a contact she nodded, since Ale's real name had come into play often here. "I don't need to kill the rat myself as long as it gets dead in time." She stated smoothly before moving to look at Brutus as he went off that he didn't betray Ale. However Anna's face got a bit pale when the news arrived that the Selene bitch had her Ale. She scowled before turning on her heel, obviously done with the conversation.
She made her way up to the navigation deck and glanced over the railing at them. "Have the rat thrown in the brigg with constant supernatural supervision, Fox. We set sail as soon as our guests are prepared. I will not let that ugly bitch take my favorite sea witch from me- again." She said sounding irritated at the situation. Fox gave her a grin and moved over towards Reeva's second. "Would you be riding with us or on your own ship?" She asked in a playful way- feeling Anna giving off a blood lust feeling.
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Post by kimcora on Jun 22, 2018 22:13:02 GMT -5
Reeva watched the woman for signs and changes that would give her any read on just what Nerus wanted with her. The captain seemed like a girl, a human with shoes to fill that seemed to fit right, but there was something off. She couldn't place her finger on it yet, but it was her specialty as a witch to figure it out. But, that was for another time when weaknesses needed to be exploited. For now, she was simmering on the information that she had lost to Selene as well and that Brutus had some part in it. She gave the man a very dangerous look when Anna stated he needed to die eventually. "That is guaranteed," Reeva said, Brutus actually shrinking some at the deadly glint in her eye. However, the look dissipated when the human seemed to lose her composure. Reeva looked over at the human with a raised brow when she stormed off at the news of Nerus's capture. Did she just call him 'her favorite' sea witch? Wouldn't Nerus be pleased? Seems this woman was his type. It was almost funny if it wasn't tragic. There was no guaranteeing the witch would survive or even be alive now. Selene was quite the vindictive creature and she figured they still had time while she played with her food. "Then we set sail at your leave Captain. My services and my crew are at your aid." She said before motioning to Brutus. "And you, I expect your memory of that labrynth to be sharp when we reach the coast." She then glanced at Adriaticus, who gave her a rather secretive smirk that made a feeling of dread build in her stomach. When her second was addressed, Vihaan looked at Fox with a small shrug. "I go where I am told. I would prefer to stay with the prisoner." He told her in a voice that was surprisingly quiet for the built and stoic man. Reeva gave him a nod. "Then stay Vihaan. If they harm you, well we'll tear the ship apart." Reeva took her leave but not before stopping to speak to Fox. "It's best you don't leave your captain alone with that sea witch...I know you have no reason to trust me, but you can trust my judgement on the old ones. I've dealt with enough to know they are self-reliant. Give it a chance and it will betray her." She said softly, like she was discussing strategy before she exited the ship to go to her own. Brutus quickly looked between the women, noticing how Maresol looked unsure about all this, but he knew she wouldn't listen to him. Neither would Anna. Maybe the Nereid? "F-Fox is it? I know you don't like me. Hell want to kill me, but you have to know I didn't betray Ale. We spoke of doing what had to be done to gain the advantage over Selene. He knew that before this was set into motion. I saw an opportunity and took it. But if he is dead already and Selene created that object, we need to head in the opposite direction. She'll be too powerful and will crush us--you want to protect your captain right?" He said quickly but Vihaan only spat at him, hitting him in the cheek. "Lies will get you no where. Just shut up already." He growled before looking to Fox to be shown where he was to go.
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Post by vamperious on Jul 3, 2018 11:06:16 GMT -5
When Reeva got into her space to speak about not leaving anna with Adriaticus she grinned, and gave a nod- oh she knew how the old ones could be- she was one herself. When Brutus tried to speak and got hit for it she gave a frown at the sea witch’s second. “ please refrain from beating the prisoner- can’t have him brain addled before we arrive.” She Stated smoothly before waving the man on to the brig with her before putting him in a cell and hanging the key around her own neck with a smile. “ if you like- we can arrange for some short notice quarters here for you since you requested to stay with the prisoner.” She Stated before leaving back to the galley to arenas such with a few men. She went topside afterwards- finding them pushing off already- Sam looking over a map, Maresol at the wheel and Anna- well she was standing by Adriaticus a frown on her face. She went over and saw why. —— Annaliese frowned when Adriaticus went to look at the map for a location of things it seemed. “ we are going now to get him. We’re you able to contact him at all?” She asked a bit off handed since he had attempted recently but not shared his findings.
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Post by kimcora on Jul 10, 2018 22:27:02 GMT -5
Adriaticus watched the women work, but kept his thoughts to himself. Even if he was in a giddy mood at the prospect of getting to his son. The boy had been quick-witted in using his mother for protection, but it wouldn't last long. They would be on their way soon to save him from himself and his own mistakes...When Anna addressed him about his attempts to reach Ale, he gave her a shake of his head. "No, it seems the boy involved his mother in this matter. She's always been a bit impulsive when it comes to her children." He said before he gave Anna a softer look, one that was almost apologetic. "I am sorry for the grief and anger all of this has caused you. I wasn't expecting that sort of reaction for my son. But it's...comforting in a way to know he made an ally." He said before Maresol piped up, looking uncomfortable with this cold blooded creature attempting to lie about how it felt. These things didn't feel...She got the sense there was something off and she didn't like that it was trying to get near the captain. "Captain, the course we are on will bring us through the channel into enemy waters. I doubt the Spanish will look kindly on our arrival. My father avoided the harbors here for a reason." She said since she felt like keeping the witch quiet rather than let it continue to talk and twist the truth. ~~~ Ale blinked as he surfaced from his subconscious as though he had been in a dream. He could feel the pain radiating from the multiple cuts, bruises, and broken bones that Selene had been very precise in selecting for the most pain and discomfort. After all, killing him now would be a mercy. She wanted him alive for the main event. He knew his time there was numbered, that he wouldn't survive out the week, perhaps not even the day. But that was all irrelevant. He only had to live long enough to see Selene pay. He just might if Reeva and Brutus would hurry the hell up and bring Anna. The thought of Anna made him frown, something in him feeling pained that he left without getting to see her one more time. He thought he would have more time, at least enough time to apologize to her for leaving her and letting Selene take Kole. He wished he could go back and correct it, but he had lived long enough to know what was impossible. He pulled at his arms, but the chains protested from where he was kept against the bars of his cage. Selene insisted that he would stay there till she was ready to destroy him. It was relatively familiar, like the cell under that fort she had left him in. This time he wasn't blind or filled with boiling rage and determination. Now he was just tired, done with this mess and ready to be finally free of all this ridiculous fighting for something that he would never have. He went surface-side to find it, followed a heretic to achieve it, did unspeakable things to hold onto it, and yet here he was, back in another cage, not just another figurative one. The irony was brutal, but he couldn't bring himself to laugh or smile at it. Besides, he wasn't alone. A witch on a stool, no doubt a guard, noticed him coming to and got to his feet. With little struggled he unlocked Ale and dragged him from the cage, out the door and to the hall that led to Selene's little throne room as she referred to it. On the way they passed the altars, the rooms dedicated to rituals, and the torments they used to control humans and destroy their own kind. He knew this place like the back of his hand... When the reached the throne room, he saw Selene standing by her sacrificial altar, her expression glowing with amusement. "Welcome home, Nerus." She said sarcastically and a few of the witches in the room snickered. Ale spared her an annoyed look, but gave her a half smile. "What a shitty home-coming." He mused and Selene gave a scoff. "Well, you didn't expect me to treat you any better after all the pain you caused me? You're lucky I didn't tear you to bits....I only need your soul to complete the ritual." He gave her a shrug, even if it hurt to do so with his arms still stiff from being pulled behind him so long. "But where was the fun in that? You wouldn't have anything to torment while you no doubt wait for my rescue party." Selene gave a hum of approval since she knew he wasn't stupid. Her threats didn't work on him. He knew her too well. Or so he thought. "I don't like your attitude. You should be groveling at my shoes to spare your pathetic life by now." Ale gave a harsh laugh, a deep laugh that actually held a humor to it that obviously pissed her off. "And bow down to half-breed filth? Maybe when I was under that spell of yours. Damn Selene, you're buying your own lies. It's pathetic." Ale felt Selene strike him with a curse, one with enough force to throw him a few feet away. He hit a nearby wall, causing a torch from a sconce to fall nearby to his right. He breathed out a sigh, even if it drew a pained groan from him. "I am not a half-breed! I am more of a witch than you could ever be--You sappy moron. Your father was right...you're a complete failure. You will never know true power or how it feels to have complete control. Let me show you." Ale followed her gaze to the far side of the room where someone shuffled into view. No, it wasn't a someone. Its gait was too unnatural and the sounds it made as it's deteriorating muscles and bones moved it's frame sent a creeping chill over Ale. When the face came into the light, Ale felt pain rip through him while the horror made its way to the surface first. Kole stood before him, but the man Ale once had drinks with was gone and only a decaying shell of himself was left. The magic to bring back the dead was completely forbidden and took quite a bit of power. It hardly ever worked on sea witches and never worked on humans, at least not to the same caliber. Bringing someone back always took something from them that they could never get back. For a human, well, it seemed they lost more than just memories or their personality. Ale gawked in horror as Selene giggled, enjoying that her garish creation had hit Ale where it hurt. "I did what even your kind fails to do. With this power I took from your people I can raise the dead, destroy the living, and control this world all my own. And when I have your power to add to my collection...Oh Ale just imagine all the fun I'll have tearing that whore of yours to shreds and feeding it to her brother..." She said with a face full of insane joy. However, she neglected to pay attention to Ale, who had since moved from his place on the floor. Before those around him could stop him, he volleyed the torch over at the poor creature who's caught like paper in his state. Ale felt relief and sadness as he watched Kole go, but knew he wasn't in pain or even there any longer. He would spare Anna that as a last apology to her and Kole. Selene shrieked in rage and grabbed a nearby dagger, storming over to Ale with murderous intent. He knew she wouldn't kill him, but he could take the punishment with a fight. He wasn't going to let the bitch knick him without a fight, even if he knew he would lose and be subdued soon.
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Post by vamperious on Jul 10, 2018 22:41:41 GMT -5
At the apologetic look she rose a. Row at e's father, bit in doubt that he was actually sorry for anything. At the comment bait the ally she nodded, since she would consider herself to be one to the land bound witch. She looked to Maresol next hearing her light warning, even the one she didn't say. She turned to look at Sam who nodded, and went off to fetch some thing from he cabin. " Perpae the Spanish flag, we need to be secretive to get through, and dont be drunk singing out here, it let's on that we aren't the army." She added more to the crewmen since it was. a dead give away to the actual Spanish. It was a bit later when Anna was by herself at the wheel, though she had requested Fox and Maresol to speak to her about the course as Sam was resting.
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Post by kimcora on Jul 22, 2018 22:33:55 GMT -5
Maresol entered the captain's quarters with Fox, knowing that there was alot to plan before they got to port. The discussion would be sparse from what Maresol knew from Ale telling her somethings here and there. But she would try to be clear with what the captain needed to be answered. She wanted to survive this too and she hardly trusted their chances even with these witches on their side. "Well, we are finally getting somewhere. I hardly expected to travel directly into the snake's mouth with a band of witches in tow, but weirder things have happened. Surely we're making a plan of attack right?" She said, before she cleared her throat some. Was the captain still alright after the news earlier about Ale's capture? "I-If it helps any, Selene is surely leaving him alive for whatever reason. After sharing a soul with him, I've been getting this feeling about him and I'm more than sure that mean bastard is still giving her trouble." She said, trying if at all to help Anna. ~~~ Adriaticus watched the three leave to fulfill whatever the captain had in mind and took his opportunity to gain more information. He slipped off below deck, no one really daring to bother the creature they knew was unnatural aboard their captain's ship. When he reached the hold, the large land witch Vihaan moved into his way. Adriaticus gave him one long look before he raised a hand that was covered in a sort of green otherworldly fire. In the blink of an eye, he backhanded Vihaan, sending him into the bars of the cell there where he crumpled into a heap in front of the wide-eyed Brutus. Adriaticus entered the room and pulled a chair over to the bars across from Brutus. He sat and kicked his feet up onto Vihaan's unconscious body, confidently making eye contact with Brutus. The land witch swallowed hard and Adriaticus could smell the fear on him, even if the fish tried to look strong. "Was that meant to scare me?" Brutus asked tensely, making Adriaticus smirk. "No. I don't need to scare you to get what I want." His eyes narrowed dangerously. "What I want, is for you to convince me, with information, to not to burn you from the inside out." "You need me to navigate Selene's traps." Brutus stammered, but Adriaticus simply rolled his eyes. "Ah ah, let's not lie to each other. Reeva may have bought that crap, but I am too old for petty games. I want would rather you tell me why you handed my son over to Selene." Brutus sat for a moment before he finally gave an exhausted sigh. "Power. It's always been about taking the power for myself. And because we agreed it was the best way to get in and destroy Selene from within. He could cause a scene. It would get us a way in while she's reeling from an unexpected attack...Besides if it fails and you all die or kill her, I still get what I want when the smoke clears..." Brutus admitted, which only fueled Adriaticus to glower at him. "I should kill you right now--spineless bottom feeder." Brutus pursed his lips and moved away from the bars some to avoid the creature's reach. He knew better than to test it. "Awful sensitive for an ancient one. The elders in my seas told us that ocean life is cut-throat, that emotion leads to downfall. Don't tell me you're the exception." The words made Adriaticus's expression slack a moment, a stone faced expression coming up over the real anger. "I am not. You can only be cold to make it in this world." He spat, but Brutus felt like pushing his luck if he was just going to die anyways. At least he could play this creature like he could Nerus... "And yet you willingly left the sea, bent the knee to a human, and are hunting down your son's abusers? Hardly seems like the action of an uncaring creator...Dare I say that sounds very fatherly of you." Adriaticus glared at him, leaning back in his seat with an almost calculating look. "You love to hear yourself talk don't you?" Brutus shrugged, appearing nonchalant about it as it was the truth. "Not as much as I like listening. You learn more...And now I'm dreadfully curious why a man who's son despises him would even care to save the pariah son." He seemed to strike a nerve as the older creature's grip on his folded arms tightened. The room was tense for a long moment and Brutus wondered if he had pushed his luck to far, but suddenly the creature leaned forward some. "Then listen...You'll be dead soon as you don't seem smart enough to give me what I want to keep yourself alive." He said, before he looked to the floor as if thinking or putting himself together. It made Brutus actually pause with some genuine surprise. "I despise my son. Hell, I despised the idea of offspring from the beginning. I'm all that's left of a witch that thought he could champion his dynasty with strong sons and daughters who would control the sea. On my own, I seized power from a witch older than the sand I buried him in. Covens and elders bowed to my power or were forced into submission. The currents ran red with the blood of my enemies and attempted usurpers...And yet a woman brought me to heel with one oath and no amount of blood could wash it away...I raised our son, I educated him, built everything he is, gave him power, made him a hunter, set him on the path to greatness...And he just threw it all away and turned against me. I killed men for less--yet I let that fool stab me in the back with the same knife I gave him to rule the world with." He ranted, rage getting the better of him as his eyes glowed and there was a thickness growing in the air that made Brutus's hair stand on end. When the witch turned that rage-filled expression towards him, he flinched, but stayed in place as the witch rose and stormed to the bars. "Even if he made it his life's mission to destroy everything I built..." He gripped the bars hard and for a moment Brutus saw them glowing red with the energy building in the witch's palms. But after a moment, the glowing red of the bars dulled and the witch's rage began to melt into something more akin to frustration. "why can't I destroy him?" He said, so soft Brutus almost couldn't hear him. The moments ticked by till Brutus realized the witch was looking for an answer and Brutus was able to give him one. With a shaky breath, he opened his mouth, hoping he could word a safe enough response to keep his life around this lunatic. "Because you found your weakness. The stone-cold creature cares for something..." Adriaticus tensed, his expression fading back to the detached coldness. He pulled away from the bars and Brutus wondered a moment if he said the wrong thing. It was a long tense breath before Adriaticus broke the silence to Brutus's surprise. "How many of the objects does Selene have?" Brutus frowned before deciding it was best to answer honestly, seeing as the topic changed suddenly, perhaps for good reason. "5. You have Wrath. She needs it to get the power to make Pride out of Nerus." Adriaticus nodded before he gave a dissenting tisk. "Then their power sealed in the objects is all that is left. Selene killed the respective witches?" Brutus gave a nod. "Some of them yes. The others went mad long ago and withered away till all that was left was their power. She will kill Nerus before he has time for that though. Anything to make herself more powerful. She wants the power the objects offer her, but not to become one herself. Besides, she loves herself too much to attempt it...knowing the consequences if she fails...Filthy half-breed is full of itself." Adriaticus listened intently to Brutus's words and was intrigued by the news that Selene wasn't after the true purpose of these objects the humans created from his people's forbidden magic. So many failed and only 6 succeeded so far. To think she wanted to risk his son for something so spineless and petty...If his son failed the ritual and was lost to eternity because of that woman...He shrugged off the idea as he felt the darkness building in him that he didn't have time to get lost in. He looked Brutus over before he nodded some to himself. "Then you understand why you must lead us to him. If she cannot create something from him, we will have a bigger problem on our hands than she realizes and if she succeeds, well, we don't want that as she will be quite powerful and harder to kill." He said and Brutus gave a slow nod. The two knew what was at stake and what couldn't be allowed. Even if it led to something unsavory, they both at least had an understanding. "I will let you live if you agree to aid me in stopping this before it gets out of hand. I don't wish for the others to be collateral but I will kill them if it impedes our combined survival. Agreed?" He stated and Brutus actually gave a slow nod. Adriaticus left then as he noticed Vihaan moving and he didn't want to waste energy on slinging the giant around again. He had preparations to make for when they docked.
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Post by vamperious on Oct 22, 2018 17:17:56 GMT -5
Anna was waiting patiently for everyone to gather. Knowing this was important after all, they all needed to focus. She looked to be thinking still, even if her eyes traveled to Maresol as she spoke. The second comment however made her brow rise in question, but a smirk crossed her list. "Of course he is. You and I both know he hates that filthy whore." She stated simply before looking a bit more relaxed, not admitting hearing that made her feel better. "Yes, I sent a signal for the other witch, Reeva, to join us for these talks, so make your selves comfortable and have patience." She stated smoothly as Fox took her advice and went to get comfortable lounging in round in Anna'd bed, not seeming to mind anything going on.
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Post by kimcora on Oct 24, 2018 20:02:07 GMT -5
Reeva’s boot planted firmly on the deck with cat like grace. She had used a bit of her magic to travel by water, though it created a bit of a scene. Though she looked like the long, slender visage of a pristine woman of wealth, the image of her body caressed by rolling water and sea foam was daunting. The crew gave her a wide birth as she walked to the captain’s quarters, all except one witch who watched her display with the nonchalance of a child watching a cheap parlor trick. “Do all of you skin-walkers have a flair for the dramatic?” Adriaticus asked with heavy narcissism in his tone. It drew a sneer from Reeva. “I see where your boy got his inflated ego, even as he was licking a skin-walker’s boot.” She knew jab hit its mark, even if Reeva couldn’t see any hints of the insult impacting in the creature’s youthful face. The ancient ones were too prideful to allow slights against their kin, even if that kin was a banished skin-walker himself. A chuckle rose from Adriaticus, one that was hardly humored and made Reeva’s skin crawl a little. She knew she was treading a fine line with this witch and that he could have her mind flayed and her soul tormented at any moment. But she had this captain in her pocket hopefully, and he needed her to get to Nerus...whatever his intentions for the boy, they knew they had to work together to get what they wanted. “Keep pushing, skin-walker. I am better served as your temporary ally...and you have to rest sometime.” He added a wink at the end that looked lustful in nature, but the threat was real. She gritted her teeth and moved past him. Adriaticus however took up stride with her. She picked up her pace, but he simply kept following. When she got to the door, she opened it and whirled around, giving the witch a glare. “You were not requested, witch...it is best you go toil with your spells than meddle where you aren’t wanted.” She hissed, her anger at the earlier threat seeping into her tone. Adriaticus gave her a raise of his brow. “And why would I leave? It is my son and I am just as much a part of his rescue. Besides, I know more than any of you on what exactly Selene is going to do with him and what she needs to do it. Information I’m sure the captain would love to—“ “The less the humans know the better for their longevity. And do not kid yourself. This is no more a rescue than a genocide for you.” She snapped and Adriaticus’s eyes flared that striking green that signaled danger. Reeva’s eyes flowed in response, an almost animalistic hiss bubbling in her throat. “Will you two know it the hell off—“ Maresol didn’t finish the thought before the glowing eyes turned on her and she felt a deathly cold chill run over her. She quickly skunk back, actually putting herself by Fox for safety.
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Post by vamperious on Oct 24, 2018 21:09:03 GMT -5
When Fox felt Reeva arrive on board, she grinned and allowed Adriaticus to get his words In. When the door was almost open but the humans heard it all anyhow she sighed,"Children, please knock it off indeed. When the Human has to say it there is an issue." She said with a chuckle in her tone, her eyes a solid black as she pulled hard on reeva's energy for only a second to get her point across. She let the power pull fall and she sat up from her place on the bed and moved towards the desk by Anna. "Please, both of you are welcome, Information is, of course, welcome but not asked for forcibly." Annalises said smoothly before motioning tot he seats, keeping Fox close to keep Maresol alive, hopefully.
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Post by kimcora on Oct 24, 2018 22:04:43 GMT -5
When Fox spoke, Reeva’s back tensed and Adriaticus gave a look that was wholely offended. Reeva noticed however that he proceeded to mutter something to himself and shove past her. He paused when he saw Reeva’s step falter, the glow from her eyes fading as she felt power drawn from her. Her eyes widened and they went to Fox with an accusatory glance. “Keep your power to yourself Nereid...I won’t touch the old one.” She assured with a rather harsh tone that drew a nod from Adriaticus. “It’s all for the sake of good business, Fox dear.” He said before he took the seat farthest from Reeva. The two settled in before Reeva took the opportunity to speak. “I assume you want to discuss our plan of attack, yes?” She asked with a look towards the captain that was curious. She was unsure why Nerus put such faith in her, but then again the woman had amassed quite a collection of characters to her side as of that day. “We will be in Seville before long and there we will face the viper in her nest. There will be many witches at her disposal. They will not be easy targets but their hosts will go down like any body would to a shot or proper thrust of a blade.” Reeva then looked to Adriaticus briefly before her eyes flicked to Fox. “I personally think we should draw her and her forces out. That labrynth beneath the port town will be our demise if we have to face her hoards in close quarters.” Adriaticus nodded before his eyes narrowed. “She won’t leave willingly. Her safety is garunteed in her lair. The best we can hope a back door and we rush her. I cannot enter on land...but I may have a solution to get us in and catch her numbers off guard.” He said before he looked to the captain. “Does this ship have enough fire power to launch an assault on the town? If we can level it perhaps she will be forced to come up from hiding. “ “And kill all the innocent people there? Absolutely not.” Maresol said which drew a nod from Reeva. “That will bring the Spaniards down on us... though I like the idea of flushing her out or getting us a new way in...Maybe the sea caves? We could cause enough of a storm with Fox’s help to erode some of her labrynth and get us all inside including you Adriaticus with the connection to the water.” Reeva said, but Adriaticus shook his head. “Too much power will be used to do the same thing. Besides she will still have access to her materials for the ritual and the rest of her labrynth to hide in...The fact of the matter is she needs Wrath, that dagger Ana has to complete the ritual. She won’t kill Nerus till she has that.” He said which made Maresol look slightly exasperated by all this. “So then we crush them alive by leveling the city? If they are beneath the city how will Ale escape without dying with Selene?” Adriaticus looked at Maresol like she was stupid. “Selene has a way out in case of emergency and she will keep my son alive at all cost. He is her key to power unimaginable and she will not let that go or let it be crushed by rubble.” He said and Maresol gave a gruff frown. “Or we just take her labrynth with Brutus’s help. He can identify traps and get us to her...” Adriaticus gave her a snort of dismissal. “And face her forces without me, pet? I cannot walk on land and a party of 6 and some odd sailors is hardly stealthy in a maze.” Adriaticus said, making Reeva glare at him. “We can stealth just fine. Also, if we level the city you will not be able to travel with us either.” She growled, thinking she had him, but Adriaticus rolled his eyes, showing his displeasure at being questioned. “But if she and her band of skinwalkers are above ground I can provide support with my magic. I know quite of few spells that are wide range that could pick them off like fish in a bowl.” He said before looking back to Ana. “What is your input Captain? It is your ship and crew after all.” He then looked to Fox with a coy look. “Fox, you have any input as well?”
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Post by vamperious on Oct 28, 2018 13:36:40 GMT -5
Fox didnt even seem phased by the sea witches words as she took a sit of her drink with a content sound, pretty much ignoring the womans warnings as they came in to sit. Fox's eyes made contact with Nerus's fathers as he spoke but didnt comment since it hadnt warrented one. It was quiet but a moment before Reeva began speaking. Anna gave Reeva a nod since it was indeed about the plan of attack since they all obviously knew what was going to be found there while she didnt. Anna made notes as the two supernatural bickered however her mind was working on it's own little details... Fox was listening carefully, applying her full logic here but frowned. "I am sure this ship does Adriaticus. However if we do collapse the underwater tunnels from an assault on the land would it not be a disadvantage for us?" Fox asked wanting to know since it seemed to be where Anna paused in writing, seemingly in thought. Annalise continued to listen to the bickering and smirked near the end. "What if I suggested using a variety of tactics? why cant we have a distracting force. Then 2 infiltration teams? I may have more then sea witches to move around this chest board." She said at the end a hint of a tease in tone. Fox giggled at Anna's words and nodded," So we all can have fun, oohhh Anna your so sweet." She teased back getting a cat like grin from Anna. She did look at Adriaticus though after a moment firmly. "I dont care what happens to the people of the coven, I just was Nerus." She stated very firmly to Express her point she would do what she felt was needed for this witch she held a care for. Fox knew Marwsol wasnt happy with her final words and spoke before the girl could. "Most of the town is cursed or was complicit Child. Do not pity the enemy, for they will not pity you." She stated in a firm tone to the human since Anna knew this already. " As for Selene...Bitch dies, She stole my Grace and killed my brother. He was all I wanted to save from my past and my only Family. Now there is only me, the last of my line, I will have my Final revenge." She stated firmly making it apparent she would die killing Selene if she had to, if it kept Nerus alive she would...
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Post by kimcora on Oct 28, 2018 18:51:57 GMT -5
Adriaticus gave a shrug to Fox's thoughts on his plan. It was not dismissive, just acknowledging that anything was possible. Honestly, his mind was on burying the witch's lair and possibly those objects with her. Then they could pick off her town and its stragglers with the might of supernatural force and gunpowder. But, he knew compromise was the only way to solve this situation. Either way, he would get what he wanted, no matter how he attained his end goal. The suggestion of multiple fronts made the room a bit still with people considering their options. A distracting force and then two forces entering to lay claim to this labyrinth and the witches. "Not a bad idea. Even if it will split our forces and efforts in different places. I would prefer to focus our efforts all on Selene instead of petty games on the surface." Reeva said frankly, not arguing but just putting her two-cents in. Maresol, however, didn't know if she liked the comment Analise made about having more allies. Which were those? Let alone that she was willing to sacrifice people all for Ale. The mere idea was terrifying and quite frankly selfish. Fox cut her off before she could speak, making it sound like this town should be damned for the parasite that was controlling it. "Like these people have a choice with those things beneath them, poisoning the city! Can you imagine living underneath that--?" "Fear controls just as well as true power, pet. It's simple. They will kill you to preserve their life...As most mortal things do." He said before looking to Ana. His mind echoed with the strange emotions coursing through her, these thoughts of sacrifice for the chance to kill Selene for her brother and his son. It drew a frown from him, one that was well guarded as he leaned on his elbows that rested on his knees. She would come to understand soon that she couldn't have everything she wanted...it just wasn't possible, especially if Nerus was too far gone at this point. "There is no question that Selene will die. I will drag her to your feet if that's what you desire...I'd prefer you to have the killing blow anyways. I want to see the skinwalkers face when she dies at the hands of a mortal." He added with a rather bloodthirsty glint in his eyes and a smile that was pleased that she was driven. Seems he put his trust in the right mortal. "I agree with the plan of three forces. It makes the most sense. Now Captain, these allies...what is your intent for them?" He said since he had a feeling these were the creatures she fed that half-breed to for information. "Regardless of these unseen allies, we should discuss that the main point of this mission is to end Selene. Nerus is an afterthought once she is dealt with. Besides, there is no guarantee he isn't dead or on Selene's side. I will not jeopardize killing that witch over Nerus should it come to it." Reeva said, which drew Adriaticus to give her a sideways look. "No one asked you to...The captain and I will be sure my son is dealt with." "Oh is that so, old one? And what if your son is nothing more than a mindless tool for Selene's use? What if he is no better than a walking corpse? Do you and the mortal have the where with all to do what must be done in that case?" Reeva's catty words didn't seem to pierce the cold look from Adriaticus, his look betraying nothing more than annoyance at her talking. "I cannot speak for the captain, but you will not question my intentions or ability to deal with my responsibilities. I will also warn that if you touch him, regardless of his state, I will end you. Understood, Reeva?" He said, drawing a tight lipped silence from Reeva before he looked to Ana. "Then, shall we decide these groups? I believe my use is best served in hunting Selene underground, perhaps the sea caves? I can use the tie to tread the ground there. But I will go where you wish me, Ana." His words drew Reeva to speak her piece. "My men and yours can provide the above ground distractions? We have the numbers to cause hell in the cities. I can go below ground as well, to render aid." She said, mostly because she would be damned if she let the old one have run of those tunnels. He was hiding something and she was not game to see him betray them and just take the pieces of power for himself... Maresol paled and looked between the people there before she swallowed hard. "I don't even know which is worse...I...I think I can sense Ale. After sharing a soul, I've been getting odd feelings about him lately. Like I can tell if he's alive or near. I could be of use in the underground cave." She said which made her stomach clench some in anxiety at the idea of being thrown into the middle of things. But she knew she could help... "So then there is 5 of us and these allies of Ana's...someone will have to stay to be sure the crews do what they must to distract the above ground forces. Captain, what is your decision?" Adriaticus stated since he wouldn't make the decision himself and he didn't trust the others to.
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