The Cruel Face of Stale Love

[Roane]

Roane laughs as they walk on towards the tree house. It felt as if she were still covered in the oil. She wanted a bath.

It will be nice to get back to the treehouse and take a bath. i feel so icky from the oil and such. If i weren't afraid i'd scare you off i might just try and find me a pond to wash off in.

She winks at Grove but knows its true. If she were to take a bath in a lake or pond it might embarrass Grove too much.

[Hatake Kakashi]

So, it becomes clear at last. Kakashi picks at his nails with a kuni, listening carefully to the conversation. I could pick off the fox demon, slit the girl's throat while their suprised, and have time to unleash a last suprise attack on the demon hunter. Maybe even kill him.

The Shinobi smiles behind his face mask, knowing that none of them, not even mightly Calithin, can see, hear, or feel his presense. Why ruin that for a maybe? And besides, this was important information.

Mikomi, the Demon Hunter who seeks Kuro. So, the pieces fall into place. Calithin, the Angelic Demi-god, guardian of the heavens and newly realized protector of this world. Ukko wants them out of the way. He wants Kuro left in peace and the biggest threat to an invasion removed before he makes his move. Once again, I am a pawn in the games of gods.

Kakashi pockets his kuni and sits up, turning to watch the fox demon now.

I wander what else I can learn from this old demon...

[St Celeste]

She looked away for only a moment.

"I came to earth to battle a god named Keitoleinen. I was unsuccessful in beating him but he was diverted. i have remained for the sake of my first born son. And that is why i am inflicted with this disease. In order to keep him from a fight i was infected so he would come and spend my dying days with me. I did this so the one i love could live instead. But now i find he betrayed me and i have a child inside of me. And i bet even if my son wanted to come...he would stay and fight. All of it has just blown up in my face. And now i will die for no cause and take an innocent child with me."

Tears begin to fall wetting her pillow a bit.

[Griffith]

"I am sure that your son will come to see you. Anyway, medicine is advanced. You will be in remission in no time with a little treatment."

I try to cheer her up.

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She has indeed had a hard life.

I can not imagine it.

[kullervo]

kullervo is frustrated at his lack of progress, and decides to give up his search for fascia's child, and seeks alternative avenues. he remembers that keitoleinen has many mistresses, and looks for one to court. he takes a teleportation booth back to the league of the godless.

kullervo remembers hearing that st. celeste had been courting him at one time, and that keitoleinen had recently given her cancer. he begins imagining a way to gain her trust.

[St Celeste]

She smiles weakly as a pain rips through her chest.

"I hope Calithin comes. And i doubt it will be treated...the god of destruction gave me this...its not going anywhere. I just wish i had known about the baby before. Your very sweet to listen to me rant. I am sorry i sound like a country song."

She reaches out to grasp Mielis hand.

[Griffith]

"I am sure that you will be fine. There must be a cure, and your son will find it for you. As for your lover, I am sure he feels horrible about what happened. So you should cheer up."

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I open the windows for her.

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"Some clean air will cheer you up."

[St Celeste]

She feels a slight breeze on her face and looks to the open window. She sees a bird on the sill. It is preening getting ready to go to sleep. It was up pretty late.

"So Mieli...i have told you a lot about me so far. May i know a bit about you? I would like to know something about the one who helped me and has been so kind thus far to an old angel like me."

She smiles and looks at him. She sits up a bit. The pain is not as bad now.

[Griffith]

"I do not have much to say. I do not remember my parents, though both are thought to be alive yet. I am a human, though I was told that I am the son of a god."

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I smile to myself.

"But I would rather consider myself a human, since I am not strong enough to be anything else."

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I sit on a chair beside her bed.

"I have worked for Red Infinity all my life, and someday, I would like to have a position of power here. My own Ministry."

[St Celeste]

"Well i am sure you shall obtain it. With your people skills i see a bright future for you. You seem young. But then again i bet so do i. Are you effected by the gods blood or do you age like a normal human? I know i get personal but i am curious."

She hasn't spoken with someone like this in a long while. Just about regular things anyway.

[Griffith]

"I have not been alive long enough to know if I am immortal or not. I am only 18. Thank you, I know that I shall go far, you need not tell me what I know I will do. It simply is."


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I think back to my lessons with Dr. Witmer. She seems happier already.

"I have others to talk to as well. I do hope your son visits. If not I will be back later."

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I leave the room and attend to others at the ward.

[St Celeste]

She smiles and lays down. She had enjoyed the chat with Mieli. Celeste knew the next few days would be her hardest but hoped at least someone might come to see her off. She placed a hand to her stomach.

"I would have liked to have raised another son...we shall endure my last days together...Caelin"

She looked up at the cieling as her hand rubbed her tummy.

[Kallen]

Kallen looks up to him and tries to smile a bit. It seemed whatever he had done was fighting her a bit as well. Maybe because he had tried to touch it. She had tears but did not sob.

"Omadon...Why does this hurt so much." She takes a deep breath. "I hope this goes well. I am scared. I shouldn't be but i am. Sorry if i sound like a child."

She looks away and closes her eyes tightly. she waits for him to inject her with the morphine to make the pain go away.

[Grant]

I look around the void. I see glimpses of old images. There is a woman and an angry mob with a shaman who points to me as i am held against my will. The woman cries as a man holds her from me. She reaches out and tears at her clothes. I feel my body move shift and twist. The pain is unbearable but then all is calm and there is nothing. Just basic urges like hunger or the need to relieve myself. I know i am an animal but not sure of the name. I look from side to side i recognise no one. I see no one else.

When in the void i am just a mind. I am the fairy but only feel my memories like an old movie i never saw before. But when the elf boy spoke to my mind things have been different. I see more. I know a name. Roane. I also know she is mine. She belongs to me from a previous time. I can not talk to anyone about it since i am blocked from all but somehow the boy came through. Now when i am summoned i see her and a male. I do not understand what goes on but i see her and thats all that matters. I smell the light scent of lilacs and smile inside. In the void i hold dear to these newly remembered memories. They are what keep me going until i find a way to free myself.

[Gregory: The Storm Raven]

"Hello Celeste." A man stands besides her bed on her left side. He is dressed in a long gray coat, the symbol of Infinity on the right breast and larger upon the back. His long hair is black, falling down his back. He looks down at Celeste, his soft with concern. "I hear your not feeling so well."