Collision Course (Afina, Jaela, Moore)

[Nephrite]

Moore will fly over to Sylvie!

"Quick explanation: Valkyrie-lady is here to remove all sources of entropy from our Crusade." He says. "I thought you might be helpful in giving the situation a once-over with 21 or something in case 27 can't... er... ...answer. If that makes sense. We brought her here to show her that we're not under the sway of Yg... you-know-who."

[Corwin]

Jaela mulls it over, before shaking her head at the valkyrie. "No thank you," she tells her. What's next, Bahamut sending minions to try and get rid of their leadership in the name of doing his idea of justice?

"Clearly this was a mistake, but the great part about the heavens is that we know to get along even when we disagree. It just usually ends with us politely heading our own ways when the difference can't be reconciled."

And if the hint isn't strong enough, Jaela can do blunt, too.

[Anastasia]

I'd normally ask for an Intimidate check there Jaela, but valkyries get aura of courage as a racial feature.

Sylvie nods, "Yeah, one moment on that," She says, watching the scene, "Tense."

The valkyrie's gaze is like steel, on Afina and then Jaela. "Foolishness," she says, "You'll rue this day when the devils flood Aurora."

[Corwin]

Jaela is still being polite!

"Medicant fell because Medi's followers turned on each other," Jaela tells the valkyrie firmly. "You learned from your history with the slaad, and we've done the same from our predecessors. Thanks for the warning, but leave it to us to decide what we do with it."

[Ebiris]

That's a great argument! This is why Jaela's so much better at this talking business than she is.

Afina gives Jaela an approving look and takes mental notes!

[Nephrite]

Huh, is that really what happened?

Moore makes a mental note to ask Elena about it.

He leans over to whisper to Sylvie, "It may not be necessary now, although there are a few questions that rise from this."

[Anastasia]

Malonia turns and stomps off, heading for the gate and out.

Once she's gone, Adrian exhales long and runs a hand through his hair. "Damn, I would've liked some valkyries, but she wasn't reasonable."

"You...protected me," 27 comes out from behind Afina, "You all protected me. Even you, Jaela," He slowly goes over to Jaela and hugs her leg, "Thank you. Can I help you more?"

[Nephrite]

Moore raises a hand. "I don't doubt what her actual ability allows her to see, so can you just... explain? I don't doubt your intentions at all; I'd just like to understand what your position is, 27. I never really questioned where your abilities came from before, so is there anything you can tell us so we-- or maybe just I can understand?"

[Ebiris]

"You're one of us, 27," Afina says all that need be said on the subject, crossing her arms and looking away.

[Corwin]

"Don't stalk me, tell Elena that you want to talk to me like everyone else does," Jaela tells 27. "We'll see where we go from there."

Nodding at Afina and Adrian, she heads off for a quick shower to recover from her trip. If 27 reveals exciting details about his origins, Elena will surely fill her in!

[Anastasia]

"Wait."

27 says this when you turn to go, a little croak of a word from him. "Let me help all of you more. It's time."

Before your eyes, 27 begins to grow. His body becomes larger, about the size of a horse, and with more muscles. His exposed heart glows with a maelstrom of black and gray energy, while his wings grow out and extend.

"I can help you fight like this." 27 says. "I'll help my friends fight."

[Nephrite]

Moore raises an eyebrow.

He's not actually going to get an answer to his question on this, is he.

[Corwin]

"Your heart is exposed," Jaela points out. "It's right there, asking to be stabbed."

[Ebiris]

"Were you holding onto that for a dramatic moment or did the power of friendship make you stronger?" Afina asks. As a pixie she should probably favour the power of friendship explanation but she's seen too much in her life.

[Anastasia]

27 eyes all of you, nods once and then ambles off, adding, "I need to practice," he says, going back into Aurora.

27 is in NPC sheets now. As a side note, he's a bit weak for his power level and rank. A lot of his power is tied up in his visions and future-telling, which aren't on the sheet since I don't feel elaborating the mechanics there is productive or desirable.