hot_mess_express ([personal profile] hot_mess_express) wrote in [community profile] auroraexpress2019-03-12 06:13 pm

The Seventh Trial

Who: heroes (?)
When: Day 16, early morning
Where: the party zone

[Late in the night, the train jostles again. It feels like a Trial, but this time there's a strange, oppressive feeling in the air, and the call forth has changed. And yet it's a voice that's been heard before -- the resonant young man's voice that accompanied a military tent surrounded in white feathers.

What is a hero?

That tent is here now, imposing with its black flag and spatters of mud and blood, but the edges are tattered and the feathers strewn about are beginning to turn black. From them rises a smoke with a dark glow, sending a chill through anyone it touches.

As you enter the voice is raised again. Though still strong, it's no longer clear -- it sounds hoarse and a little distorted.]

What is your worth? What do you stand for? What... is the right thing to do?

What is Justice?

SIGNUPS ☆ RULES ☆ ROOMS ☆ WINNERS & ENDGAME
voreaciously: (41)

[personal profile] voreaciously 2019-03-13 04:48 am (UTC)(link)
[yikes, this is serious.]

Soyez béni et bien.

[Glowing blue water gathers around her hand and she walks around him to lay her hands across his back. The touch is cool, calming, refreshing. The pain fades to nothing very quickly.]

This will not take very long.
bad_crowmance: TOCS 3/4; Neutral; Serious (12923005)

[personal profile] bad_crowmance 2019-03-13 04:50 am (UTC)(link)
[ He lets out a soft sigh, his posture becoming less stiff in increments. ]

...Thanks.
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[personal profile] voreaciously 2019-03-13 04:57 am (UTC)(link)
...It is no trouble.

[honestly, her back is still bad BUT SHE DOESN'T EVEN NOTICE IT ANYMORE HONESTLY she'll get to it.

She tuts very softly.]

This was a nice coat, too. I will see to it, as well.

[But first, blood is washed away, redness fades and skin knits itself back together. It takes a couple of minutes, but everything heals up quite nicely.]
bad_crowmance: TOCS 3/4; Smile (12909619)

[personal profile] bad_crowmance 2019-03-13 04:59 am (UTC)(link)
Heh. Can you magic that fixed, too?
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[personal profile] voreaciously 2019-03-13 05:05 am (UTC)(link)
...Yes, there is enough here. It will be fine.

[She places her hand on his shoulder, and the sensation is different. Still cool, but faintly energising. It's not meant for him, just runoff from the spell, but the tatters quickly lift and stitch themselves back together.

Good as new.]

It is done.
bad_crowmance: TOCS 3/4; Smile; Conversational (12909622)

[personal profile] bad_crowmance 2019-03-13 05:07 am (UTC)(link)
Man, I seriously appreciate having you around right now.
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[personal profile] voreaciously 2019-03-13 05:13 am (UTC)(link)
[


god, she almost wants to laugh, honestly. but she swallows it.]

It is no trouble. I suspected this might be a harder one. Truly, I am surprised my powers were permitted to function. At times, we are made to suffer for a number of days until we nego--are able to pay for it.
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[personal profile] voreaciously 2019-03-13 05:18 am (UTC)(link)
Yes.

[it sucks actually?]

So, all matters considered...there were even worse outcomes than these.

[personal profile] bad_crowmance 2019-03-13 05:24 am (UTC)(link)
Ugh, no kidding. This one sucked enough as it is.
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[personal profile] voreaciously 2019-03-13 05:30 am (UTC)(link)
I take it things did not go especially well.

bad_crowmance: TOCS 3/4; Neutral; Body Language; Hand Behind Head (12921259)

[personal profile] bad_crowmance 2019-03-13 05:33 am (UTC)(link)
Nope! We tried for a compromise and it didn't work out.
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[personal profile] voreaciously 2019-03-13 05:57 am (UTC)(link)
Well, you tried an alternative method. Sometimes, you can only do the best with what you have been dealt.
bad_crowmance: TOCS 3/4; Neutral; Conversational; Body Language; Gesture (12950491)

[personal profile] bad_crowmance 2019-03-13 06:00 am (UTC)(link)
That's pretty much how I'm looking at it. I tried something, it didn't work. Still worth trying!
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[personal profile] voreaciously 2019-03-13 06:20 am (UTC)(link)
...That is very optimistic o you.
bad_crowmance: TOCS 3/4; Neutral; Conversational; Body Language; Hand on Hips (12921231)

[personal profile] bad_crowmance 2019-03-13 06:21 am (UTC)(link)
Nah honestly, it was pretty spiteful. I thought the conclusion they wanted us to come to was bullshit.
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[personal profile] voreaciously 2019-03-13 06:28 am (UTC)(link)
[The corner of her mouth quirks, not quite a smile. It is like she is incapable.]

Spite, is it? I suppose that is just as well, too.
bad_crowmance: TOCS 3/4; Smile; Confident; Conversational (12911531)

[personal profile] bad_crowmance 2019-03-13 06:30 am (UTC)(link)
Spite's a powerful motivator.

[ He has NO IDEA. ]
voreaciously: (210)

[personal profile] voreaciously 2019-03-13 06:33 am (UTC)(link)
That it is.

[hahah...ha. mood, tho]

At any rate, if I am able to help you and you desire it, I shall.
bad_crowmance: TOCS 3/4; In Thought (12967724)

[personal profile] bad_crowmance 2019-03-13 06:37 am (UTC)(link)
Maybe later? If you're up for a chat.

[ You know what he means. ]
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[personal profile] voreaciously 2019-03-13 06:42 am (UTC)(link)
[hm? OH RIGHT THAT.]

Yes, of course. I did mean after trials--however, please call me at your leisure.

[bless u crow.]
bad_crowmance: TOCS 3/4; Smile; Conversational (12911554)

[personal profile] bad_crowmance 2019-03-13 06:43 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, that! Well, I'll remember that offer.
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[personal profile] voreaciously 2019-03-13 06:46 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, that. I will bid you farewell for now, then.

[god she doesn't WANT TO but she has fires to put out and messes to clean and none of that is shit crow needs or even wants to know so whatever.

happy no emotions time.]

Do take care of yourself.
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[personal profile] bad_crowmance 2019-03-13 06:52 am (UTC)(link)
[ Bless her for her understanding. He raises a hand. ]

You too. See you around!