Choices, ...must be made...

[-Alucard]

Alucard had spent the night just holding his wife and it felt cold and distant. It had felt like she wasn't even there or the same person and this bothered him deeply. It was dawn already and he had left her in the chambers they had shared, he needed time to think. He cast a great shadow of a six winged human as he flew above the city towards the great crater in the center.

Landing on a near by building he thought back to the last time he had been in this city. It had been during the Aesirian assault that Caspian himself had lead. This was before the Host started to fall apart and he could still function. Al had no doubt he would have to fight his Redemption self, the man was evil, a devil in the guise of a angel. He also had no doubt that Caspian was still far stronger even more so no hat he had split himself and caused the current situation with his wife and Kiaus.

Alucard smiled a bit to himself at the irony as the sun was rising behind him casting his shadow into the crater. He seemed to be falling apart much like the Host was and the irony was not entirely lost on him. Maybe there was some kind of twisted connection after all. It was time to stop the pieces from falling and put them back on together.

He expected a representative of the Aesir to show up and see how things were going or to try and take the city from him. Hell he half expected to just see one of the remaining five show up and try to wipe him out. The Host had never truly trusted him and he had been kept around more to learn about then to be used. He knew this and was no foul, and he had not shown who or what he truly was..yet.

The Shadow Aesir needed a relic from this realm if he intended to walk away from this in the end and still live. He needed Kiaus to see what he could "see" and learn. There were two options and if he could he would track down both. A relic of extreme darkness and one of extreme light. Kiaus had come back from handling a situation some time ago and had set someone up in one of the spare rooms along with some kind of strange crystal.

Kiaus I need your assistance come to me in the throne room, and bring this guest of yours. With that he spread his three pairs of feathered wings and took to the sky heading back to the palace. Those looking up to the sky as he went over head would see him shining with a silver light as the sunlight reflected off his armor. He landed shortly there after at the palace and made his way to the throne room to have a seat in Kiaus's chair.

Kias had managed to get them back to the surface jut before dawn's light with Gavin's help. He had then ordered the guards to go down and finish clearing the tunnels. He had also offered Gavin a room at the Palace so he could rest and meet with the true power behind this city, or so Kiaus thought. Several hours later after he had escorted Natalia back to her room and went to his personal chambers he got the summon.

As you wish Lord Alucard. With that Kiaus walked from his chambers and made his was towards Gavin's figuring to knock and show him to the throne room rather then disturb his slumber mentally.

[-Roush]

Before the Great Lord Alucard appeared what could only be described as black lightning. The realm itself was split as a visitor from its Shadow stepped through the arcane tear he had created.

Lorinthor in hand, Dai Jo on his back, and Karakakash on his hip, one of the Shadow Aesir's Five made his debut in this world in a show of strength and ceremony, typical of an angel. The electricity collapsed in on itself as quickly as it had appeared, leaving only the form of the Servant in front of his Master.

His armor was a sight to see, as it's colors contrasted brilliantly, going from black to copper to gold, being thick in some places and thin in others. The tops of his wings were covered in a thin layer of what must have been steel, though the rest of the 15' wide appendages were bark blue and black. His ashy skin was contrasted by glowing blue eyes and white/blue runes that ran all over his skin. He stood about 2 inches shorter then his Master, though that did not make him short. His hair matched his wings, though reversed their color scheme by being mostly black, with dark blue highlights.

Silently, Jerrick took long strides towards his god, dropping to a knee no less then 12 feet away. Holding his staff out with his right arm, a reminder to both of them of his undying loyalty and the pledge of being that bound this angel to his deity.

"Lord Alucard."
His voice was grand. It did not seem to be loud, yet it carried on and on through the halls of the keep.

"Your Servant has arrived, and would ask for your instruction."

He did not look up. He had not been commanded to. His eyes stayed unblinking on the floor beneath him. He was a being created for ceremony, servitude, and combat. He fulfilled his purpose well.

Why else would he be one of the Five?

But of course it was never for him. It was by the Grace of his Master that he made his every move. Every life he had taken was in service to furthering the Will of Lord Alucard. Every word he spoke brought Glory to his master. Every heartbeat resonated loyalty, and demanded it from the body, and all those around the angelic host.

[-Gyev]

A knock at the door awoke Gavin Strom from a rather sound sleep. Out of one bloodshot eye, he could make out the tiniest sliver of light shining through the window at the opposite end of the room. It was morning, alright, and every muscle in his body was still exacting revenge upon the alchemist. Every fiber of his physical being wanted to ignore the pounding noise and curl up back under the covers until mid-afternoon or so. His mind, however, took notice of the distance to the far wall as he remembered that he was not in his own bed but in a guest chamber at the governor's palace. Exhausted as he felt, he had enough sense to realize that anyone waking him at this hour had something important to say.

"Who is it? Be right there..."

Slowly and steadily, Gavin began the gradual, agonizing process of throwing back the curiously heavy covers and sheets, kicking his aching legs over the side of the bed, planting his feet on the throw rug, hoisting himself to his feet, and placing one foot in front of the other. He forewent the robe on the stand to his left and continued toward the door in only the rough linen undershirt and drawers he had been supplied upon his arrival. Fortunately, he had chosen to bathe and scrub himself thoroughly the night before, as he was in no mood for such activity this morning.

He now stood beside the door to his guest chamber. Gavin Strom placed one hand on the door handle and braced his opposite arm against the doorway arch. Just as he was about to pull the door open, his head rested itself against his forearm and he fell back to sleep.


Another knock startled him awake, where he was startled to recall that he was no longer in his bed. "Augh! Yes, coming... Almost there..." Pausing a few moments to gather his bearings, the alchemist slowly inched the door open. His eyes took a few seconds to adjust to the lighting in the hallway as he determined that Kiaus himself had summoned him. "Oh... G'mornin', governor. 'Scuse the appearance, but I just woke up." One arm reached around to scratch the back of his head. "What can I do for ya?"

[-Alucard]

Kiaus sensed Jerrick's entrance into this realm and knew that he was in the throne room with his lord. With one of the five here Gavin would have the time to get ready that it would appear he would need. "I request that you accompany me to the throne room to meet my Lord. So if you would like to take a bit of time to get ready please do so. Once you are done then we will head out to the throne room."

Alucard had change quite a bit since he had last been seen by any of the five other then Eve. He knew though that even if he was to change bodies all of the five would be able to find him and know his true identity. Looking down at the angel kneeling with the out stretched staff he knew exactly who he was dealing with.

It was Jerrick, The Dark Bolt, One of his most loyal generals, his five. When it came to loyalty all of the five were extremely so, but the only two people that had previously had loyalty more devote then Jerrick were Lymdol and Kiaus. Now he wasn't so sure if Kiaus' loyalty was as unquestioning as it once was which wasn't a bad thing.

"Jerrick you always did have a way of showing up at the right moments. Even when not called for. I just happen to have a mission that could benefit from your presence. You will be accompanying me and a small group in search of something. As to what that something is, we will have to wait for Kiaus to arrive here with a guest before that can be uncovered."

Alucard then rose from the throne and walked towards Jerrick motioning him to rise from his kneeling stance. "So what is it that has brought you to your Lord in this time? Are we bored back in our realm? I know that a warrior needs battles to keep his strength and skills honed." At this point the Shadow Aesir was just making conversation to give Kiaus more time and find out what has been happening.

[-Roush]

"Thank you, my Lord."

Jerrick stood and held his staff to his side, folding up his wings close behind him as the seemed to shrink down into what would almost appear to be a cape.

"It would be an honor to assist you. This guest, is he a local follower? You were always a industrious person, easily procuring followers."

Jerrick took a few steps back and raised both his hands over his head, and as he did so all the liquid gold from his person and covering his weapons flew over his head. It began to form intricate scenes of battles and locations, morphing as the angel spoke.

"Your absence has emboldened a few small extremist groups that would seek to usurp your rule. They were weeded out quickly, however, and most of the population hadn't even heard of these organizations before your host raided and eradicated them."

The manipulation of the gold was punctuated with dark electricity that moved through the metal occasionally, sparking outward as the places and faces of these heretics were shown in the metal.

"Besides that, things have been quiet. But a servant can only go so long without instruction."

The gold flowed back down to the angel, coating his blades and wrapping around his arms again.

"I came because I sensed that you might have need of me, and it seems that by your grace, I was correct."

A shallow bow was offered to the Lord, before Jerrick stood and looked around.

"This place is nice, though it could use some security upgrades. And it will be good to see Kiaus, it's been a while."

[-Gyev]

"Your... lord?" Immediately, Gavin's mind began to conjure up fantastical, frightening images. After all, if Kiaus was capable of doing all the things he had done in the tunnels the day before - dissipating into shadows, traveling at high speeds while cloaked in darkness, laying waste to enormous beasts as though they were nothing at all - what could Kiaus' overlord be capable of? Probably conjuring fire and frost and lightning storms and all that. In any case he figured it best not to keep such a man waiting. "I'll only be a minute." The door between them closed.

Immediately the alchemist ran to the wash basin in his room and splashed some water on his face. Thankfully, his usual leather garb had been dusted and folded the night before and stacked neatly near the wash stand. He quickly but methodically began to replace one set of clothes for the other, one article at a time. Questions were flying through his mind. Should he say anything at all? If so, what? What would be asked of him? What would he be made to prove to this ominous individual he was being taken to meet? His heart was pounding and his mind was racing, but within a minute he was completely dressed in his work attire and ready to meet the lord. At least, as ready as an ordinary human could be for this sort of thing.

As he was headed back toward the door, Gavin passed the small mirror in front of the washbasin. The sight of his dried but somewhat disheveled hair reminded him that he was missing his skull cap. He retrieved the leather dressing from the floor nearby and tied it carefully at the base, then reached into a hidden pocket located inside his vest and retrieved a small sprig of dried mint. He placed the delicate but fragrant herb on his tongue, allowing himself a few seconds to savor the initial chill of freshness before he turned back toward the entrance of his guest quarters and greeted the governor once again.

"Ready as I'll ever get." The alchemist's eyes and smile were a little wider than usual, almost as if he were struggling to cope with his anxieties. "I'm guessing there's no need t' bring the hammer t' meet with his lordship, then?"

[-Alucard]

Kiaus was a little put off by the question from Gavin. What exactly did you say to a god....Once upon a time Kiaus would probably have had a list but at this point in time he was not sure anymore. "Just be respectful and address him as Lord Dalv unless he states otherwise. Also by the feeling of it there will be more then just him in the throne room so be mindful of any other guests really. Polite people get farther then rude ones."

Kiaus then shrugged as if not sure what else to say he knew Gavin wouldn't have a problems with how he had been addressing him. Kiaus then motioned for him to follow and headed in the direction of the throne room hoping Gavin would follow him with out further delay.

Alucard had figured after his split and lose of Death there might be a couple to try and test his armies might. He was pleased to see that his generals were not getting soft or weak. "Good there is a reason you are my Generals after all I would hope I can leave you to yourselves without holding hands." His tone was harsh and cold but he still wasn't sure he wanted his Generals to know he had changed so much so soon. Faith was a powerful thing and a changing god could shake one's faith and loyalty.

As far as the local followers Alucard hadn't been trying to garner many and maybe it was time to change that. "The guest is not one of my local followers I don't have any at the moment I have kept a low profile. This realms gods might get upset. No this man is someone that caught Kiaus' attention and that is no easy task." Al was wondering where Kiaus was but he figured that the guest was only mortal and needed time to get ready. They had been out until only a few hours ago.

He smiled a wicked grin at his security comment. "Jerrick are you saying I am loosing my edge? Maybe you are implying that Kiaus is now lacking in his station?" He took a step closer as he spoke seeming to grow slightly. "Make no mistake I am still powerful, and had Kiaus thought you a threat you would never have made it to this room. I trust my life to him even now." Which was true he still did even if he had rocked Kiaus' faith. Had Kiaus decided to turn on Al he wouldn't even raise a sword to stop him. He felt it was only just....

[-Roush]

The angel had to ponder the existence of another divine being... As an angel, he saw one that would consider himself an equal to his Lord a heretic. This logical lapse was interesting to him, although he wouldn't give it too much thought. Alucard was the only true divine being in his mind, regardless of the odd relationships between the two realms.

"Believe me, faith has not wavered among the population or the military. We have made sure of it..."

Jerrick chuckled at his Lords defensive statements.

"I do not doubt you or Kiaus' strength. But when I look at structures from a security point of view, I examine how well an average soldier can defend the location in a full on assault situation. Then I look at the possible routes a lone assassin could take, mostly using my experience to do so. I can already see where most of the improvements have been made or at least started on, so Kiaus has done an excellent job as usual."

Jerrick moved to the left of his lord before facing the entrain, leaving the right for Kiaus when he returned. Lorinthor shortened a few feet to match the size of Dai-Jo, the sound of metal clicking accompanying the change as he put it at it's place on his back. His left hand now rested on the hilt of Karakakash.

"I'm looking forward to meeting this man, if Kiaus does indeed see him as worthy to stand before you."

[-Gyev]

The whole time the pair paced toward the meeting, Gavin had possible greetings and salutations running through his mind. The alchemist had occasionally addressed individuals in higher positions than his own, but this would be as high above him as he had ever dared. How does one address a lord? Greetings, Lord Dalv, I'm Gavin Strom... Too forward. G'day, m'lord Dalv, the name's Gavin Strom; I serve the guv'nor. Too ingratiating. Forget it; better to just keep quiet and look straight ahead until spoken to.

A display mirror on the wall reminded him that he was still smiling; not a natural smile, either. No wonder Kiaus was so taken aback when he emerged to greet him; he looked like a mental patient. Better just keep to a neutral; don't reveal anything you're thinking or feeling too early. His eyes and lips fell back into a sterner countenance. Stern, but not threatening. Never know what's going to set some powerful head of state off...

[-Davina]

Evangeline stood by the window of her room looking through the stained glass to study the skies. She missed home in some ways, missed seeing her men soar and dive in repetitive motions that told her they were ready for anything. Here there was a bustle with the building and the earth sat sadly scorched in places, she sighed heavily and flicked a hand to the door to swing it open for Natalia before she could knock.

There is much for us to do here, Lord Dalv considers this a strong hold. I do not. Find me men, women even children if you must I want a new unit. These humans likely cannot fly but there will be some with special gifts, find them and bring them to me. She didn't bother to turn but continued her study of the people below her. They are beneath you Lady, under you in all the ways. Strike at them now and watch them scurry like rats from a sinking ship. She rubbed at her forehead but didn't bother to respond to the voice that slid in and out of her consciousness.

Natalia stood for a moment, studying the slender form with the mass of red hair that she hadn't bothered to clip back. It was rare to see Eve look so distant, normally the woman was very focused but today it was like her mind was a million miles away. As you wish... Are you okay?

Eve shook her head but turned to smile wanly at Natalia All is well, I am simply trying to adapt to the new place. Go on now, find me what I need. When Natalia disappeared she considered her next steps. She could sulk in her room or hunt down her husband or she could simply wander. With a shake of her head she discarded the wandering idea, too much time was lost doing nothing.

A quick mental scan had her placing her husband and a few others in and around the throne room so she stepped down the stairs lightly planning to go and do as she had always done. Kiaus standing in the hall was little surprise, the man with him was a bit more of one. He looked nervous, anxious and a bit pale, his quick glance at the door told her what she needed to know. He was to meet her husband and was... Scared perhaps?

Feel his fear, feed it and it will fill your belly She smiled at the man and laid a hand gently on his shoulder. Fret not, he may be a God but he was once a man just as you are. She didn't wait for response but nodded to Kiaus and just before entering the room she paused again then swung to the kitchens instead of entering into the throne room.

[-Gyev]

((Al has given me permission to move the two to the throne room.))

Gavin was barely aware of the mysterious woman's presence until her hand brushed against his shoulder. She had the lightest, most delicate touch; and yet, something about it left his skin tingling unnaturally, almost as though some sort of energy were being transferred between them. Then again, maybe that was just his overactive imagination. But her words...

The alchemist's eyes remained transfixed on the slender redhead until the moment she disappeared. Once she was out of their sight, Gavin's eyes turned immediately back to the governor. "Kiaus, I think there's something you're not telling me, something that I need to know." The pair had continued their journey toward the throne room; the human's mood had gone from worried to terrified to irritated that his host had apparently decided not to inform him exactly who and what this lord of his was.

Upon reaching what was doubtless the door to the throne room, Gavin thought of stopping right there and refusing to go a step farther until Kiaus told him exactly what the hell was going on. He thought that, yes, but couldn't bring himself to actually do it. Whoever - or whatever - is on the other side of this door, you'll get through it fine. Hell, just yesterday you stared down a half dozen giant carnivorous rats; you can handle this.

Following the governor's lead, Gavin Strom stepped into the throne room...

[-Alucard]

Kiaus felt a still strange presence moving towards the two men. It was Eve her new powers having changed here signature enough that it was still a bit weird. It was as if part of Alucard was in her now and the two were sometimes blending into a new signature and other times warring. Then she spoke to Gavin about not worrying he may be a god but he was once a man and Kiaus knew the questions would be coming. For a moment it appeared as if Eve would be joining them when instead she headed off towards the kitchen.

Kiaus thought of following her and finding out more about what had happened lately but knew he was needed in the throne room. He now also had a confused human on his hands to deal with. "Yes Lord Alucard is in fact a god. Well he is in he realm which we come from here he is not a god of anything but still powerful none the less." With that the two of them finally entered the throne room.

Alucard turned to face the door as it opened up to reveal Kiaus and his companion. He thought for a moment it might be his wife coming through because he had felt 'him' close by but then the feeling moved away. He still wasn't happy with the whole situation but until something could be figured out nothing could be done. Even if he had found a way to remove the spirit from Eve she would have to want it gone and for some reason he doubted that would be happening anytime soon.

"Welcome Mr Strom I have heard that you have some great potential as an alchemist from Kiaus. I would like to give you the opportunity to explore that potential more fully. If you except my offer to join me on my current quest you will be rewarded and if you would rather keep a more peaceful life here that can be arranged as well seeing as you have already done this city and Kiaus a great service."

Alucard waited with a warm look on his Face for Gavin's response but his mind was already in motion. I want you to find me the strongest sources of Light and dark power on this planet. this is to exclude people of course and relate more to items if possible or locations. I will settle for Holy or Unholy, Angelic or Demonic, Life or Death, but we need to find something to help us. I also need to find a way to correct what I have done to Eve. That is why I am having you search for all of this. Something from this realm might be able to help.....

[-Gyev]

It helped Gavin's state of mind greatly to see that the god among men he had so much anxiety and trepidation about was scarcely taller or larger than he was, albeit with a few more wings to make him a more imposing figure. He wasn't really sure what he had truly expected to see, but the fact that he was not being addressed by a fiery demon or a pulsating beacon of pure energy had assuaged his fears to the point where maintaining a neutral face was no longer a great challenge.

Gavin bowed respectfully to the Aesir lord when he entered and the two were introduced. He listened carefully to every word of his offer and weighed each one judiciously before replying.

"I'm assumin' then, Lord Dalv, that if I choose to join ya in this quest, there'll be a good deal of risk involved." His trepidation was beginning to well up once again. Two days ago he was an ordinary tunnel worker hoping to work his way up to foreman; now, he was standing before a demi-god being offered what might well be the opportunity of a lifetime.

A million questions were floating around in his mind. What would this quest entail? Would he be expected to kill something? Someone? What would they be up against? If he didn't make it back, what would happen to his family? And what about Cybil? At least when he was working in the city, he could take comfort in knowing she was only a day or two away. But if he would have to travel farther, say, out of Iridia entirely...

"Could y'lordship tell me more about this quest?"

[-Alucard]

Kiaus nodded silently to Jerrick as Alucard gave his order. His mind then focused on the task at hand and he stretched out feeling for sources of power the biggest ones he could find were around Ascantha and the whole of dark world. He could rule out Ascantha as he knew it wasn't so much an item as a who. Si he focused more looking at the smaller signatures and he was surprised. There was a pair of signatures close at hand in a near by tower.

He then refocused on the larger signature in Dark World and realized that it was several smaller ones beneath the large overly. One was very powerful and a being, another the well of syn which was by itself powerful, and finally a third was something else not sure if it was an Item or a being. He focused more on that and even decided to send out a projection to see what it was.

His projection appeared in a throne room undisturbed by people for a long time. The source of power was coming from the figure on the throne. He then felt another signature coming towards the throne room one of a mage. He returned to his body at once to report his findings.

There are two powerful signatures near by mi'lord as well as something of interest in Dark World. Though the one in Dark World seems as though another may be approaching it. I suggest that we see about grabbing the two from here and then heading towards the other via teleportation. Seeing as I am posotive the two nearby are gems and are tainted with demonic energies. These may be a pair of the Demon gems you were originally sent to collect in Sanctuary. Once his report had been made he turned towards Jerrick "Welcome to this world Jerrick it is a pleasure as always to see you." Kiaus then went quiet as his lord spoke.

Alucard heard Gavin's question and smiled as he waitted for Kiaus to do his task. Once Kiaus was done Alucard shook his head for a moment and then addressed the gathered group. "To you Mr Strom we will be going to collect an item far from here. Once we have this item we will be using it's power to help myself and my wife. This could potentially be dangerous and it will take you from here.

Though I can promise you this you will return back here one way or another though and it will most definitely be changed. Whether that strength is an inner one or a new power bestowed upon you only time will tell. As for the information I have just been granted we will be setting out as a task force to a location in Dark World.

This group will be myself, Kiaus. Jerrick, and you if you choose to go Gavin but the choice needs to be now. While you think that over I must go and handle one thing personally then I will meet you all at that location. So Jerrick once Mr Gavin has made his choice Kiaus will guide your teleportation to the location."

With that Alucard marched out the door off of after his wife. Kiaus I need you to link me to Natalia. Natalia I have a request of you and it is important. I need you to accompany my wife and recover a pair of gems for me. These gems are located in a tower near by and I am going to speak with her now. It is important though that she doesn't touch these, for if what I heard is true they can posses their wielder and she is already in such a state.

Alucard Rounded the corner of the hall before the kitchen and found his wife. "My love I have a request to make of you one that I wouldn't trust to a simple soldier. I need both you and Natalia to go and retrieve a pair of gems from a near by tower. They will radiate powerful magic so you should be able to find them easily enough.

The reason that I ask this of you is that it might help us to fix death. By either giving us the strength to control him or a way to purge him. I would also ask that you avoid prolonged contact with such things for I have heard that they can take over ones mind and body. Being that you are already in such a battle of wills with death I fear it might put you at a disadvantage thus I have asked Natalia to go with you. In the end my love it is your choice if you take my advice or even carry out my request."

With that Alucard stood staring at his wife waiting for her verbal reply and Natalia's mental one. In the mena tiem Kiaus sent Jerrick the mental images required for the teleportaion to work. HE sent the same image to his lord once he was done with Jerrick and waiting to act as a switch board for Natalia.

((OOC: I spoke with Davina ahead of time to include her. I also Had Luthe's permission for the gems.))

[-Davina]

Eve lifted her head when Alucard walked into the room and lifted an eyebrow at the request. So be it, Natalia and I will leave immediately. Her look was measuring but gave nothing of her feelings one way or the other and oddly she didn't bother to ask where he was headed or why he couldn't do it himself. She dismissed him without a word as she swept into the hall and back to the room she currently occupied. Natalia we have an errand to run meet me at the front doors.

As she moved into the room she grabbed her cloak and sent her mind out to search for the signatures that Kiaus was feeding her. Unfortunately death and messed with her enough that she didn't quite trust her gifts fully so she fed off of him rather than using her own and when she got her bearings she linked into the gems on her own.

The trip to the doors was uneventful and she hoped the rest of the journey would be the same. She had enough to deal with just now though death seemed to be keeping his big mouth shut since the meet up with the male and Kiaus in the hall earlier. Perhaps that was the key? She half smiled at the idea of simply irritating Death to the point where he had no choice but to shut up.

Natalia stopped her stitching and set it aside as she got the messages from Kiaus and Eve. She sent a mental eyeroll to Kiaus in response but gave in. He underestimates her strength but it seems that he's never going to learn so Ill leave it be for now. We leave as you do and I am sure we will see you soon. Don't get dead. When Eve's message came she was already heading for the door with a small sword in hand, no telling what kind of tools they would need.

[-Alucard]

Alucard was a bit surprised by his wife's cold calm demeanor when he requested this of her. He was prepared to answer a multitude of questions and have a bit of a struggle with death. Instead she said yes and walked off to deal with it. Part of him was thankful for the lack of a fight or discussion but another part of him missed the person his wife had been so full of passion and emotion.

Turning himself he opened a portal of glowing blue energy and stepped through it leading to the spot Kiaus had detected the power. He would arrive close to the same time as the others maybe a little ahead of them. Alucard hoped he would not be to late to uncover what it was and if it could help him and his wife.

((OOC: Sorry for the short Post Al is out and Roush you have permission to move Kiaus once Gyev makes his choice and you port them.))

[-Gyev]

((Sorry for the delay...))

After some deliberation, pacing, and staring out the nearest window he could find, Gavin Strom had made his decision. If nothin' else, do it for Cybil. Come back from a job like this, her old man might even cave in and let 'er go b'fore her sister...

"Governor Kiaus, you can tell your lord that he has my skills, such as they are, at his disposal. I'm only requestin' enough time to write a short letter home and that it'll be delivered b'fore I leave." He reached for his hammer with one hand, only then remembering that he had left it in the guest chamber. "And, uhh... obviously, I'll need t' get that back, too."

The alchemist was taking a hell of a chance on this venture, but how could any man in his position refuse a chance like the one he'd just been offered?

[-Roush]

Jerrick smiled as he bowed slightly to Kiaus.
"Thank you for the welcome, Kiaus. It is good to be here."

After waiting for the alchemist to finish his business and Kiaus to give him the destination, Jerrick moved between the two men, turning to look at the one named Gavin, sizing him up though not appearing hostile. The man wasn't a warrior, he was a laborer. That wasn't necessarily a bad thing; no bad habits and a good physical fitness level were two positives that came to mind.

"My name is Jerrick, angel of the Shadow Aesir. I'm also an alchemist."

His metal-coated wings exploded open, sending a strong gust of wind through the room. Sparks began to jump along his armor, and those in proximity to him would probably feel the static building up.

"Don't panic."

With that, black electricity cackled up from the ground and seemed to engulf all three of the men. Onlookers would have seen the blackness swallow them up and then disappear into the ceiling in a single Dark Bolt.