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*I walk into the kitchen and see Iris*
Iris I presume?
*I hold up the journal*
This apparently magical book told me to go to you for moral support since I got dumped here by a random portal. Apparently I'm in the future now and everyone I knew is dead

*Giggles, then gets right to testing the stability of the branch*

~

*Maiev shrugs*
M: feth it, let's talk to peeps. Tell me if you get uncomfortable.

~

*Amy pouts*
Doo what... Lee-oh want...

*Rita smiles slightly.*
Rita: How? Can you remove Izy's and mine?
*Waves goodbye to Dria.*
Rita: Goodluck Dria.
*Cloaked figure listens and watches.*

---
*Flagg smiles, and kisses Maggie.*
Flagg: Well for one.. we may strike soon.. depends on certain things. Two, thinking about fething the gak out of you again, so you need some rest.
*He boops her on the nose.*

*Kara nods and takes Maiev's hand*
K: Alright.
*stands up and waits for Maiev to take the lead*

*Daveth is happy with Elise's choice of trees, and ain't too worried about falling off*

*Harador sighs*
I had to get a new host. Perhaps you have that ability, but I doubt Izriel would, and I especially doubt Gharn would. You saw what happened when I tried magic, and cutting it off does not work either.

*Dria walks into the kitchen and looks at Gharn then takes his hand and leads him into the corner*
*Gharn is confused slightly but follows long*


*Iris blinks at the complete stranger asking her for moral support so abruptly*
Iris: Um. Um. Okay? Who are you?
*Highly confuzzled*


*Horus leave Morgan with his parents in the medbay after explaining everything to do with the weapon and goes to the lounge where he sits, not really paying attention to anything*

*I somehow look abashed even under a helmet*
I'm sorry, I apparently lost my manners when I hit a tree branch on the way down. My name is Freya.
*I extend a hand*
So far the only thing I have to explain stuff to me is this book, and it told me to seek out the rainbow skinned woman named Iris. And to avoid the "seas of your ire"

*Sexes pretty hard*

~

*Maiev leads the way to the lounge*

*Iris shakes hands*
Iris: Freya? I knew a woman of that name once...
I am Iris the Rainbow Goddess.. Seas of my Ire?


*Horus looks up from his thoughts and smiles to Maiev and Kara*
Horus: Oh! Hello you two! I haven't seen you in a while!

*I shrug*
I honestly didn't understand what it meant, I'm assuming it means that you're scsry when you're mad, so the book recommended staying on your good side

*Rita frowns.*
Rita: No... I don't know how to do that.
*Notices Kara and Maiev.*
Rita: Good to see you Kara.. you too Maiev.

---
*The door to Izriel's room slowly opens, and closes.*
*Something starts going through Rita's Personal storage container effects... but real sneaky like.*

*Maiev nods to Horus*
M: How are you?
*Then notices Rita, and goes a bit quiet*

~

*Izy stirs at the door opening, and thinks Rita's coming back*
M-Morning... You...

OOC What's an effect? lol

*Gharn and Dria stand in a corner talking, both seeming rather pink*
*Iris looks over and smiles at them then looks at Freya*
Iris: Well... I don't think that's quite true. I hope it's not... But nevermind that, I'll help you.
*She smiles*
Iris: So, what can I help you with exactly?


*Horus nods*
Horus: I'm doing good. I-
*He looks surprised*
Horus: Wait a moment, you've got human legs again!

*Kara smiles and nods to Horus and Rita*
*briefly glances at Maiev*
K: Hey.

*Daveth occasionally worries slightly about falling off, but the Watchman's got his back so he's all good*

*Harador nods*
I figured as much. Perhaps you'll learn.
*keeps to the side because he's not trying to be the center of attention*

Well. How can I deal with the realization that I'm stuck here, that all my friends and family are dead, and that I now have a semi-sentient book in my pocket? It hasn't quite hit home yet and I want to prepare for the inevitable mental breakdown.

*Rita frowns at Harador.*
Rita: Not really interested in figuring out if I have demonic powers...
*Awkwardly stands next to Harador.*
Rita: Your new body looks more... intact. Need some of your armor though..

---
*No response to Izriel.*
*Utter silence fills the room.*

OOC: Was going to say personal effects, but that don't really work tbh.

*Harador nods*
You may not have a choice, Rita. But I will not push you. And yes, I already have a plan for my armor. Might even acquire a new weapon as well, but we will see.

*Iris sighs*
Iris: I guess... try to make a friend? Then think of happy things. Remember all the good times you've had, and hope there are more to come.

I probably should have thought about that first shouldn't I? Silly question eh?
*I take off my helmet, revealing closely cropped black hair, a heart shaped face, and bright green eyes*
Most of my old friends I knew from the cradle, so I never really had to try to make friends. I just had them

*Makes sure to keep Daveth upright, and tries to not dig in nails into his back or the branch*

~

*Maiev stands around awkwardly*

~

*Izy props herself up tiredly, and looks around*
Rita?

*Horus looks at Maiev*
Horus: May I ask how you returned to your original form?


*Iris smiles*
Iris: Well Freya, why don't you start with me then? Sit, please. Tell me about yourself! Would you like some tea?
*Gestures to the teapot of green tea*

*Kara squeezes Maiev's hand and finds it hard to keep eye contact with anyone*

*Daveth wouldn't care if Elise scratched him or not. Not his first rodeo after all*

*Leo frowns*

Leo: Wanna look around? See if we can find something beautiful. Like a view. Or something...

*Maggie nods*

Maggie: What's the pluurn.

*Maggie shakes her head*

Maggie: Plan. I meant plan...

*I sit down and accept the tea gratefully*
I guess I'll start with the basics. I'm a member of a Knightly order known as the Wardens. My whole life I've been trained in the art of the longsword so I could defend the weak against those who would exploit them. Although we spend most of our time these days fighting against the Warborn and the Dawn Empire instead of doing our duty
*I sigh tiredly*
I secretly love cooking and painting, although I had almost no time to do so since war was constant and unending. I was secretly in love with my best friend but never got around to telling him. Oh. And I love the color blue

*Rita sighs.*
Rita: Doubtful Harador... what weapon you thinking of using?

---
*A womans voice seems to come from somewhere in the room. It's cultured, but has a edge to it.*
Voice: What does Rita Anderson mean to you?
*Utter silence follows.*

---
*Flagg tilts his head, and puts his hand on Maggie's forehead.*
Flagg: Are you coming down with something... feth... I hope I didn't make you sick?
*Shows actual concern.*

*Maiev squeezes Kara's hand, then sighs at Horus*
M: Stuff... Happened?

~

*Amy nods, then gets off of Leo*
Oh-kee.

~

*Izy almost jumps, and summons her spear, and puts up her veil*
R-Reveal yourself!

*Horus frowns as he reads body-language and the obvious*
Horus: Maiev, Kara, is there something wrong?


*Iris blinks then smiles*
Iris: You're not one for secrets huh? Well, there are a fair share of warriors here, dedicated much as you are to protecting those who can't do it them selves.
Hmm... Painting and cooking? Well Dria over there-
*She points to Dria who is still speaking in hushed tones with Gharn and has her back to the other two*
Iris: -she's a wonderful painter. You should get to know her if you want to explore that further. As for cooking, if you see a.. dragon, then ask him. Quetzalcoatl is a wonderful chef. Just don't judge him by his appearance.
*She looks saddened*
Iris: I'm very sorry yo hear that about your friend... I know what than can be like, though I was smart enough to speak up to my fiance about my feelings...
*She smiles again*
Iris: The color blue huh?
*Her own skin is a light blue of calm*

*Maggie shakes her head*

Maggie: I'm alright I'm alright. Remember. I only learnt how to speak yesterday... So, what is the plan?

*Leo rolls her shoulders and flaps her wings a few times*

Leo: Ready when you are.

*I smile wryly*
I was never good at keeping secrets anyway, so I tend to not bother to begin with.
*I half turn to look at Dria*
I'll do that, thank you.
*I then sigh deeply*
Erik always seemed invincible. He never lost a fight so I always figured I'd have time to tell him. Then one day he didn't come back from a patrol...

*Kara sighs and looks down*
K: ...Nothing for you to worry about.
*looks at Maiev*
K: I'm ready for bed, if you are.
*squeezes Maiev's hand again*

*Harador shrugs*
Another sword. But perhaps a longsword this time, that requires two hands.

Rita: You mean a claymore? That would suit you.
*She stares mostly at the floor, not wanting to look at Kara and Maiev. Or Haradors decaying face.*


*A annoyed sigh, comes from somewhere, then the figure uncloaks a few paces from Izriel. Figure is wearing Pilot armor with Vanguard helm (OOC: Could not find a picture for the life of me.)*
Voice: I am Major Gates of the 6-4... Rita is being reviewed for going AWOL, and... other things. What are you, and what does she mean to you?

----
*Flagg doesn't seem convinced, but shrugs.*
Flagg: We need the pistol, the boy and.. his scary solid snake girlfriend are two close to the pistol.. gotta find a way to get it.
*Sighs.*
Flagg: Not much of a plan yet but I have ideas..
*Gives plan without spoiling it for the thread.*