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*Rita's get's thrown off her feet from the fade energy ball. Her armor systems report internal bleeding, and a broken rib. Plus over a hundred anomalies.*
Rita: Shut the feth up, and die.
*She reloads the Volt on the ground, and grapples to the wall pulling herself further from the melee.*
*Dt shudders, and starts chirping Rita.*

Dying does not help anyone.
*Languor grunts as the blade pierces his back and the demon elbows Harador backwards into a wall, where the sound of a bone snapping can be heard*

*Harador shakes his head and charges at Languor again, albeit at a slower speed than before*

You are being cheated, Rita. Harador is no better than I am. Has he even told you why he wants me dead?
*Languor manages to block a blow and lashes at Harador with a foot*
It is so he can take my place. The souls that were liberated and claim them as his own.

Rita: You think I trust Hodor? I am not that stupid... now shut up and fight.
*She grins, and unloads her clip at Languor. Then switches to her EVA-8, and pumps it.*
Rita to Dt: I'm fine, but I may need your help soon.

*Languor takes a step backwards from the hits and growls*
You were better off under my protection than serving the whims of a Pride Demon.

*Harador slides his blade through Languor's side before sidestepping Languor's arm-blade*
H: For a creature based on apathy, you speak too much.

*Languor catches Harador in the side with his fist, denting Harador's armor and cracking the ribs underneath*
Recover from that, Revenant.
*Languor turns to face Rita and grins*
I can put you there again, if you would like. Without the memories of before, you would never know it was false.

*maria and marinalia keep a seat free for Todd as marla joins them waving and brings over some snacks*

*All three chatting and relaxing*

....

*Distand howls as space wolves find there prey and begin bringing one down*

*Rita grinds her teeth in rage.*
Rita: I serve only the 6-4, and the people of the frontier... and I won't live a lie.. she wouldn't want that.
*She runs towards languor, firing her shotgun at his head as she runs forward.*

*heads back to her room after eating and talking with Todd*

*Todd walks back into the main room and smiles at the M's*
T: A third one? The royal family must be on a tour.

*A sizable portion of Languor's head is reduced to an unrecognizable mess from the shot*
So be it. But I am your only chance of giving you what you want.
*Languor moves forwards to meet Rita and stabs his arm-blade at her stomach*

*Harador grimaces in pain as he stabs his blade into Languor's leg, making the demon falter in its charge*

*marla makes some more room next to marilania for Todd*

Professor Marla. ,*Smiles* I'm marias younger sister.
Dr... same her . Healer.

*,Marilania*
Come on. Sit down .
And we kinda live her quite abit.... so hey. Get used to us... in a good way!

*Rita jump with jets trying to avoid the attack, but the blade catches her lower side sinking deep.*
Rita: I.. don't care!
*Tears roll down Ritas face(luckily she is wearing her helm), as she keeps unloading her shotgun point blank at languor's deteriorating head.*
Rita: Die you piece of gak! Just die!

*Todd smiles, somewhat nervously, and sits down in the given seat*
T: Well, it is an honor to meet you, Marla. I'm Todd. I don't have any special titles like any of you do... I'm just a simple baker. An apprentice, at that.

*Languor stabs his arm-blade through Harador's chest as the Revenant tries to skewer Languor on his own blade*
That was the last time I offered.
*Languor twists the blade, causing Harador to grunt in pain before Rita fires into Languor and blows off the final remnants of Languor's head*
*Languor's body slowly slumps backwards and the arm-blade slips out of Harador's chest*

*marla*

Well one of those titles took me a while to earn *smiles *
I teach medicine, and patch folks up to!

*marilania*
Relax Todd.. Honestly. We just people... *smiles*
And baker, well we have a well stocked kitchen, and I'm sure quetz who is a rather excellent chef can help you with. Anything you don,t know.

*maria*
Aye. I'm sure your skills will find value here.
There are a wide group who call this home.

....

"space wolves howl ansbride back on thundereolves on outer path taking there kill to the hall*

T: And who is Quetz? I will have to have a word with him. Do you think he'd let me resume my apprenticeship under him?

*Rita empties the shotgun into Languors remains, she then lets it fall from her hands.*
Rita: And.. stay down.. *To Harador.* The gak he saying true? You just here to gather souls?
*She draws her pistol with her left hand, while her right presses against her wounded side.*
Rita: Answer me.

*marinalia*

Quetz... Is a elder.... Youl know if you meet him.
He is a chef... We don,t know how many thousand years he been doing it but a while...
You can but ask... But he is kind.
*maria*
Sorry... You gonna have to get used to a few changes...

*marinalia returns with a room key*
Well if you wanted to stay... You need a room.
And .... *scribbles a serris of numbers down*

Ummm..
There's a panal. In every room. Its a talking system by remote...
That's my code if you had any problems settling in.

*Harador looks over at Rita while he props himself up with an elbow*
H: When has that demon spoken a single truth?
*Harador sighs*
H: No. I am not here because I want to gather more souls. Happy yet, mortal?


*Todd takes the items but frowns*
T: I'm sorry, but I won't be able to afford this. I don't even have a single coin on me to pay for bread, let alone a room.

*marilania*

The rooms are free... This not a hotel... Its a home..
Food in kitchen is open to anyone... There's no charges...

The only places that charge are the bar. Ferasian hall and resturaunts ect. Bar has rooms for rent., hall rents lodges ect out.

But... Stuff here... You need not worry...

...

*marla*
My neice is right... This place never charged a vistor to live here...

*Rita watches Harador for a long moment, then holsters her magnum.*
Rita: Better stay that way, Hodor...
*She limps to where Gharn has fallen, and starts treating his wounds.*

*Todd's eyes widen*
T: I couldn't just take this from you. After everything that people have already done for me...

*Harador stands up and sheathes his sword*
H: It's not over, you know. Languor can come back, all he needs is a new host.
*Harador makes a gesture with his hand and winces as various pops and cracks come from his bones as they rapidly mend*

*Maiev drops onto Kara from above the second she enters the room*
M: You came back!

*legs buckle slightly from the unexpected surprise, but remains standing*
Kadan! You surprised me.
*smiles and angles her head to kiss Maiev*

*Rita shrugs, and finishes up working on Gharn.*
Rita: Fine. How do we prevent him from finding a new host?
*She starts working on the slash on her side.*
Rita: Is he at least weakened?

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*Jake finishes his shower with Denny, and gets dressed.*
Jake: I needed that... So I'm gonna get breakfast together, you want anything?

-PURGED (SEPTIMINE ARGETAL)-

*Maiev just nuzzles Kara, then kisses her, then hugs her*
M: You surprised me too...By coming back...
*Strokes her face while kissing her more*

~

*Denny nods happily*
D: Yes please. I think I'm going to stay in here for a bit longer and wash off more thoroughly.

*Just sits there content*

-PURGED (SEPTIMINE ARGETAL)-

*Jake grins at Denny, and kisses her.*
Jake: Gan.. it's hard to tear myself away from you, especially when your all wet... Well from the shower, not.. you know.. I'm gonna stop talking now.
*He then heads to the kitchen to start breakfast.*

-----
*Randall Flagg materializes outside the room with a assortment of advanced firearms and other types of weapons.*
Flagg: Maggie! Come here girl!
*He grins evilly.*

You were good enough for my cousin, so you're good enough for me. Let's just see where this goes

Of course I came back. I love you.
*returns the kisses and hugs*
No one is going to change that.


*Harador rolls his shoulders as the last of his wounds heal*
H: Demons can possess most things, it is inevitable that he will find a new host. But he will not be ready to possess someone else right away. What matters most would be to finish him while he is locked in the Fade, but that is easier said than done.

*Leo walks out of her room and into the main room*

*The Gore Magala lands next to Randal*

*It nudges him and purrs*

M: I know you do. But it's still surprising after last time...
*Smiles disarmingly and holds one of Kara's hands*
M: Was it a nice shower?