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Post by Manah on Nov 5, 2023 20:30:11 GMT -5
He transported them right in front of the Phenex Castle, where a pair of guards were watching over the entrance. Upon seeing the group, they immediately saluted.
"Welcome to Castle Phenex, Lord and Lady Howlet!" they let out in near perfect unison.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 5, 2023 20:31:40 GMT -5
"Thank you. We're here to see Lady Phenex, is she available to speak to?" He asked.
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Post by Manah on Nov 5, 2023 22:29:07 GMT -5
"Lady Phenex has cancelled her regular schedule, she will be happy to welcome you in her personal quarters, Lord Howlet. Should we escort you there?" one of them asked.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 5, 2023 22:29:43 GMT -5
"Of course, come along girls." He said.
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Post by Manah on Nov 5, 2023 23:20:39 GMT -5
The guard nodded, leading them across the castle to large double doors, knocking on them.
"Please come in", Lady Phenex's lovely voice said from inside, as the guard stepped aside, opening the door for them. "Oh, Travis-san, Ravel.♥ And this mus be Rhea."
"Good day, mother", Ravel said warmly, embracing her.
"Indeed", Rhea confirmed politely. "It is a pleasure to meet you in person."
"Likewise. How have you been?"
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 5, 2023 23:34:46 GMT -5
He let the mother and daughters catch up for a bit awkwardly looking at Sandra. "I hope you don't mind if I brought an extra weapon along." He said. "One can't be too careful in the underworld-" He paused unsure of how to keep going with the passing of Lord Phenex in a devil civil war ten years previous. He had largely avoided talking to Mrs. Phenex since, especially when it turned out he could not bring him back to life for whatever reason... It seemed whatever killed the Lord destroyed him at a conceptual level as even high ranking ressurection powers and even cloning could not bring her husband back.
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Post by Manah on Nov 5, 2023 23:42:43 GMT -5
Sandra stood proudly by his side, seemingly more than happy of being referred merely as 'an extra weapon', as being 'merely' that for a being as potent as him was still quite the honor as far as she was concerned.
"Of course not. You will always be a most welcome guest in these walls, regardless of what weapons you bring", Layla said with a nod, noticing his unease. "Travis-san... you know I do not bear any ill will towards you, yes? My husband's death was not your fault, and you did everything you could to bring him back", she said with a gentle tone.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 5, 2023 23:50:08 GMT -5
"I know... It's just with... my reputation I still fear there's this seed of doubt in your mind I might have faked it to..." He trailed off. "I'm sorry I'm thinking about myself and reopening old wounds."
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Post by Manah on Nov 5, 2023 23:54:23 GMT -5
"I have heard enough about you to know you wouldn't leave my daughter fatherless if you had anything to say about it", she said, shaking her head. "I trust you, and am confident my trust isn't misplaced", she said warmly. "No hard feelings", she added, hugging him.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 5, 2023 23:59:17 GMT -5
He blushed and hugged back. "I see... Thank you for your kind words."
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Post by Manah on Nov 6, 2023 1:22:18 GMT -5
She smiled warmly. "You're as welcome as ever", she said, before turning her attention to the girls and getting better acquainted with Rhea, and chatting with Ravel, while occasionally asking a question or two to Travis and Sandra.
A few hours of small talk and pleasantries later, the group were finishing a delicious meal in the palace's royal kitchen.
"Whew. That was... delicious. I'm stuffed", Rhea said cheerfully. "Thanks... mother."
"You're quite welcome, dear. Meeting you has been an absolute pleasure. As was having you all here today", Layla said.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 6, 2023 1:25:04 GMT -5
"Thank you for the meal... However... I am still a bit hungry." He said scooting up to Layla-san. Feeling a lot more relaxed, and emboldened. "I hope you won't mind." He said using chakra strings to pull her feet in his lap.
4 stones in Chakra strings to do so.
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Post by Manah on Nov 6, 2023 1:59:29 GMT -5
She blushed a little, but she shook her head lightly. "A-Ah, well... it's... okay..." she said, a bit nervously. "Does it hurt?"
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 6, 2023 2:02:27 GMT -5
"Only very briefly." He said flicking off her shoes before sinking his fangs into her foot.
4 eff in Blood Drain to drink my fill.
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Post by Manah on Nov 7, 2023 11:28:56 GMT -5
He enjoyed the positively delicious taste of the royal, devilish blood of one of the loveliest ladies of the Underworld, as she downright shivered in the bliss caused by his most harmless bite.
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