~Sheer Heart Attack~

[ - @mourning-starlight ]

…?!

She jumped in surprise, still “breathing” heavily as broken, sob like sounds still escaped her, something… had gone horribly wrong in your absence… the ends of her six wings were glowing a mix between dark blue, dark purple, and black… she… was also mourning… and it didn’t take long for her to not only recognize you… but to also notice the absence of Taika…

She seemed to piece it together immediately, Taika was dead, her soul had been killed… there was no other explanation… forgetting her own grief, she got up and hugged you, her six wings wrapping around you without fail…

She decided to ask questions later, you needed her in that moment, and even though her heart beat had increased to a dangerous degree upon hearing the venom in your voice for split second… he had something to do with it…

“I-.. Im ready to tell you now.. But please, don't hate yourself.. This is.. my fault..”

*He said and then began..*

Her six wings drooped completely as she froze in both shock and horror… Taika was killed… by him… just because you went to try and stop him… her body began to tremble as she held back more sobs… of course he wanted her again… why else would that damned Providence be stalking her 24/7..? She… should’ve known… but the realization hit like a bullet… it hurt so much…

She immediately hugged you back, trying to not only calm you down, but to also calm herself down… none of this was your fault… if she were to hazard to guess… Taika followed… an innocent mistake… turned fatal… no one was to blame… except for him…

*Cassiel couldn't even talk at this point, just cry.. and sob. He hugged her gently yet somewhat tightly, his wings were totally dropped, shaking..*

She tried so hard to hold back her own sobs again, but they immediately came out… she couldn’t hold it together… seeing you in such a state… knowing that he was the one who killed Taika… she was the reason why you decided to confront him to begin with…

Her body began to shake again, all of this happened because of her… she was the catalyst… no one would ever be safe in her presence now… he’d do anything and everything to get her back… even if that meant not just killing a child soul… but also deciding to desecrate her in front of everyone…

She paused when you brought up Bezaliel… a name she didn’t recognize… and… he was a Watcher as well..? Someone who worked with… him..?! The ends of her six wings immediately began glowing pitch black again…

She takes a moment to “breathe” upon hearing what you said… a Watcher that still remained holy… one who was and still is being abused by him… she didn’t doubt your explanation at all… “exhaling”, she relaxed as you hugged and pet her

She tilted her “head” to the side slightly, all of this information was so… strange to her, yet she didn’t have any reason to doubt you, even if it was very hard to believe that a holy Watcher still existed, she took your word for it

She jumped ever so slightly upon hearing you mention that Bezaliel travels through the shadows… but the information made her think back to all those times she swore they moved… was he watching over her..? Long before that memory reignited itself..?

She seemed to be thinking on the idea of shadows being a shield to the darkness that she feared so much, but the second she heard you question her regarding the abuse, her six wings drooped and she “sighed” sadly…

*Cassiel trembled as he heard her, hugging her again and petting her.. staying like that for a while..*

“Im so sorry.. Im-.. I wish I could help.. B-but I can't-! Im not that strong.. Im so sorry, Irida..”

She didn’t say a word, instead, she kept you in her embrace, allowing a soothing warmth to emanate from her body while also humming softly… her situation, both past and now present… it truly was horrible… she hadn’t felt so trapped and useless before… and seeing those she cares about break down into tears because of it… she wishes she could just… turn back time…

She immediately recalled how hard she fought against him, but nothing worked… it was like her strength and electricity were nonexistent threats to him… he… was just too strong… and could easily overpower anyone…

She pauses once you move away from the hug, your sudden shift in behavior concerns her immensely… the ends of her six wings now glowing a faint orange color to showcase her alarm…

She immediately calls for her Combat Nurse who wastes know time in rushing into the room, upon seeing you, the other Mindflayer seems to understand immediately

Commander Irida, please keep him still. I need to do a scan. And whatever you do… don’t let him fall forwards, ok?

She made sure to comfort you before looking back at Airmed, giving the Combat Nurse a “nod”, “nodding” back, Airmed immediately went through with the scan, it was quick and painless

Alright, let’s see what we’ve got here… …as I thought… Commander Irida, stay with Archangel Cassiel. I need to go grab certain equipment.

As if on cue, the Combat Nurse returned to the room with a bigger device, definitely one for a more in depth scan, it seemed like she had the same hunch

Archangel Cassiel, I’m gonna need you to lay down for me. There’s space on Commander Irida’s bed for this specific scan. All that I ask is that you don’t move around too much, ok?

[ - @mourning-starlight ]

…?!

She jumped in surprise, still “breathing” heavily as broken, sob like sounds still escaped her, something… had gone horribly wrong in your absence… the ends of her six wings were glowing a mix between dark blue, dark purple, and black… she… was also mourning… and it didn’t take long for her to not only recognize you… but to also notice the absence of Taika…

She seemed to piece it together immediately, Taika was dead, her soul had been killed… there was no other explanation… forgetting her own grief, she got up and hugged you, her six wings wrapping around you without fail…

She decided to ask questions later, you needed her in that moment, and even though her heart beat had increased to a dangerous degree upon hearing the venom in your voice for split second… he had something to do with it…

“I-.. Im ready to tell you now.. But please, don't hate yourself.. This is.. my fault..”

*He said and then began..*

Her six wings drooped completely as she froze in both shock and horror… Taika was killed… by him… just because you went to try and stop him… her body began to tremble as she held back more sobs… of course he wanted her again… why else would that damned Providence be stalking her 24/7..? She… should’ve known… but the realization hit like a bullet… it hurt so much…

She immediately hugged you back, trying to not only calm you down, but to also calm herself down… none of this was your fault… if she were to hazard to guess… Taika followed… an innocent mistake… turned fatal… no one was to blame… except for him…

*Cassiel couldn't even talk at this point, just cry.. and sob. He hugged her gently yet somewhat tightly, his wings were totally dropped, shaking..*

She tried so hard to hold back her own sobs again, but they immediately came out… she couldn’t hold it together… seeing you in such a state… knowing that he was the one who killed Taika… she was the reason why you decided to confront him to begin with…

Her body began to shake again, all of this happened because of her… she was the catalyst… no one would ever be safe in her presence now… he’d do anything and everything to get her back… even if that meant not just killing a child soul… but also deciding to desecrate her in front of everyone…

She paused when you brought up Bezaliel… a name she didn’t recognize… and… he was a Watcher as well..? Someone who worked with… him..?! The ends of her six wings immediately began glowing pitch black again…

She takes a moment to “breathe” upon hearing what you said… a Watcher that still remained holy… one who was and still is being abused by him… she didn’t doubt your explanation at all… “exhaling”, she relaxed as you hugged and pet her

She tilted her “head” to the side slightly, all of this information was so… strange to her, yet she didn’t have any reason to doubt you, even if it was very hard to believe that a holy Watcher still existed, she took your word for it

She jumped ever so slightly upon hearing you mention that Bezaliel travels through the shadows… but the information made her think back to all those times she swore they moved… was he watching over her..? Long before that memory reignited itself..?

She seemed to be thinking on the idea of shadows being a shield to the darkness that she feared so much, but the second she heard you question her regarding the abuse, her six wings drooped and she “sighed” sadly…

*Cassiel trembled as he heard her, hugging her again and petting her.. staying like that for a while..*

“Im so sorry.. Im-.. I wish I could help.. B-but I can't-! Im not that strong.. Im so sorry, Irida..”

She didn’t say a word, instead, she kept you in her embrace, allowing a soothing warmth to emanate from her body while also humming softly… her situation, both past and now present… it truly was horrible… she hadn’t felt so trapped and useless before… and seeing those she cares about break down into tears because of it… she wishes she could just… turn back time…

She immediately recalled how hard she fought against him, but nothing worked… it was like her strength and electricity were nonexistent threats to him… he… was just too strong… and could easily overpower anyone…

She pauses once you move away from the hug, your sudden shift in behavior concerns her immensely… the ends of her six wings now glowing a faint orange color to showcase her alarm…

She immediately calls for her Combat Nurse who wastes know time in rushing into the room, upon seeing you, the other Mindflayer seems to understand immediately

Commander Irida, please keep him still. I need to do a scan. And whatever you do… don’t let him fall forwards, ok?

She made sure to comfort you before looking back at Airmed, giving the Combat Nurse a “nod”, “nodding” back, Airmed immediately went through with the scan, it was quick and painless

Alright, let’s see what we’ve got here… …as I thought… Commander Irida, stay with Archangel Cassiel. I need to go grab certain equipment.

[ - @mourning-starlight ]

…?!

She jumped in surprise, still “breathing” heavily as broken, sob like sounds still escaped her, something… had gone horribly wrong in your absence… the ends of her six wings were glowing a mix between dark blue, dark purple, and black… she… was also mourning… and it didn’t take long for her to not only recognize you… but to also notice the absence of Taika…

She seemed to piece it together immediately, Taika was dead, her soul had been killed… there was no other explanation… forgetting her own grief, she got up and hugged you, her six wings wrapping around you without fail…

She decided to ask questions later, you needed her in that moment, and even though her heart beat had increased to a dangerous degree upon hearing the venom in your voice for split second… he had something to do with it…

“I-.. Im ready to tell you now.. But please, don't hate yourself.. This is.. my fault..”

*He said and then began..*

Her six wings drooped completely as she froze in both shock and horror… Taika was killed… by him… just because you went to try and stop him… her body began to tremble as she held back more sobs… of course he wanted her again… why else would that damned Providence be stalking her 24/7..? She… should’ve known… but the realization hit like a bullet… it hurt so much…

She immediately hugged you back, trying to not only calm you down, but to also calm herself down… none of this was your fault… if she were to hazard to guess… Taika followed… an innocent mistake… turned fatal… no one was to blame… except for him…

*Cassiel couldn't even talk at this point, just cry.. and sob. He hugged her gently yet somewhat tightly, his wings were totally dropped, shaking..*

She tried so hard to hold back her own sobs again, but they immediately came out… she couldn’t hold it together… seeing you in such a state… knowing that he was the one who killed Taika… she was the reason why you decided to confront him to begin with…

Her body began to shake again, all of this happened because of her… she was the catalyst… no one would ever be safe in her presence now… he’d do anything and everything to get her back… even if that meant not just killing a child soul… but also deciding to desecrate her in front of everyone…

She paused when you brought up Bezaliel… a name she didn’t recognize… and… he was a Watcher as well..? Someone who worked with… him..?! The ends of her six wings immediately began glowing pitch black again…

She takes a moment to “breathe” upon hearing what you said… a Watcher that still remained holy… one who was and still is being abused by him… she didn’t doubt your explanation at all… “exhaling”, she relaxed as you hugged and pet her

She tilted her “head” to the side slightly, all of this information was so… strange to her, yet she didn’t have any reason to doubt you, even if it was very hard to believe that a holy Watcher still existed, she took your word for it

She jumped ever so slightly upon hearing you mention that Bezaliel travels through the shadows… but the information made her think back to all those times she swore they moved… was he watching over her..? Long before that memory reignited itself..?

She seemed to be thinking on the idea of shadows being a shield to the darkness that she feared so much, but the second she heard you question her regarding the abuse, her six wings drooped and she “sighed” sadly…

*Cassiel trembled as he heard her, hugging her again and petting her.. staying like that for a while..*

“Im so sorry.. Im-.. I wish I could help.. B-but I can't-! Im not that strong.. Im so sorry, Irida..”

She didn’t say a word, instead, she kept you in her embrace, allowing a soothing warmth to emanate from her body while also humming softly… her situation, both past and now present… it truly was horrible… she hadn’t felt so trapped and useless before… and seeing those she cares about break down into tears because of it… she wishes she could just… turn back time…

She immediately recalled how hard she fought against him, but nothing worked… it was like her strength and electricity were nonexistent threats to him… he… was just too strong… and could easily overpower anyone…

She pauses once you move away from the hug, your sudden shift in behavior concerns her immensely… the ends of her six wings now glowing a faint orange color to showcase her alarm…

She immediately calls for her Combat Nurse who wastes know time in rushing into the room, upon seeing you, the other Mindflayer seems to understand immediately

Commander Irida, please keep him still. I need to do a scan. And whatever you do… don’t let him fall forwards, ok?

[ - @mourning-starlight ]

…?!

She jumped in surprise, still “breathing” heavily as broken, sob like sounds still escaped her, something… had gone horribly wrong in your absence… the ends of her six wings were glowing a mix between dark blue, dark purple, and black… she… was also mourning… and it didn’t take long for her to not only recognize you… but to also notice the absence of Taika…

She seemed to piece it together immediately, Taika was dead, her soul had been killed… there was no other explanation… forgetting her own grief, she got up and hugged you, her six wings wrapping around you without fail…

She decided to ask questions later, you needed her in that moment, and even though her heart beat had increased to a dangerous degree upon hearing the venom in your voice for split second… he had something to do with it…

“I-.. Im ready to tell you now.. But please, don't hate yourself.. This is.. my fault..”

*He said and then began..*

Her six wings drooped completely as she froze in both shock and horror… Taika was killed… by him… just because you went to try and stop him… her body began to tremble as she held back more sobs… of course he wanted her again… why else would that damned Providence be stalking her 24/7..? She… should’ve known… but the realization hit like a bullet… it hurt so much…

She immediately hugged you back, trying to not only calm you down, but to also calm herself down… none of this was your fault… if she were to hazard to guess… Taika followed… an innocent mistake… turned fatal… no one was to blame… except for him…

*Cassiel couldn't even talk at this point, just cry.. and sob. He hugged her gently yet somewhat tightly, his wings were totally dropped, shaking..*

She tried so hard to hold back her own sobs again, but they immediately came out… she couldn’t hold it together… seeing you in such a state… knowing that he was the one who killed Taika… she was the reason why you decided to confront him to begin with…

Her body began to shake again, all of this happened because of her… she was the catalyst… no one would ever be safe in her presence now… he’d do anything and everything to get her back… even if that meant not just killing a child soul… but also deciding to desecrate her in front of everyone…

She paused when you brought up Bezaliel… a name she didn’t recognize… and… he was a Watcher as well..? Someone who worked with… him..?! The ends of her six wings immediately began glowing pitch black again…

She takes a moment to “breathe” upon hearing what you said… a Watcher that still remained holy… one who was and still is being abused by him… she didn’t doubt your explanation at all… “exhaling”, she relaxed as you hugged and pet her

She tilted her “head” to the side slightly, all of this information was so… strange to her, yet she didn’t have any reason to doubt you, even if it was very hard to believe that a holy Watcher still existed, she took your word for it

She jumped ever so slightly upon hearing you mention that Bezaliel travels through the shadows… but the information made her think back to all those times she swore they moved… was he watching over her..? Long before that memory reignited itself..?

She seemed to be thinking on the idea of shadows being a shield to the darkness that she feared so much, but the second she heard you question her regarding the abuse, her six wings drooped and she “sighed” sadly…

*Cassiel trembled as he heard her, hugging her again and petting her.. staying like that for a while..*

“Im so sorry.. Im-.. I wish I could help.. B-but I can't-! Im not that strong.. Im so sorry, Irida..”

She didn’t say a word, instead, she kept you in her embrace, allowing a soothing warmth to emanate from her body while also humming softly… her situation, both past and now present… it truly was horrible… she hadn’t felt so trapped and useless before… and seeing those she cares about break down into tears because of it… she wishes she could just… turn back time…

She immediately recalled how hard she fought against him, but nothing worked… it was like her strength and electricity were nonexistent threats to him… he… was just too strong… and could easily overpower anyone…

She pauses once you move away from the hug, your sudden shift in behavior concerns her immensely… the ends of her six wings now glowing a faint orange color to showcase her alarm…

…Archangel Gabriel..? Dear brother..? Are you home..? I… hope this isn’t a bad time..!

@lust-layer-mindflayer

*Gabriel was half asleep on the couch, surprising considering that just a few rooms over V1 was screeching about some mechanical thing-*

*He jolts awake when the knock comes on the door, jumping up and heading over to see who’s there. Just to see it’s his sister and open the door*

Ah sister! Hello, do come in

Apologies about the occasional screeching, V1 is doing….something involving mechanics-

So um….what brings you here! I assumed you would have stayed in your layer after what happened

As she speaks, you can tell that she’s still scared of things around her, which makes a lot of sense considering what happened not too long ago, either way, she takes a “breath” and tries to relax

I will be truthful in the fact that I genuinely didn’t know if that would work, it was a final resort. I’m just glad my little gamble worked out in our favor

…unlike my previous gamble.

*He still feels so bad about causing Samyaza to become agitated-*

*V1 is still screaming in the background, it pulls Gabriel from his thoughts*

She immediately floats over and embraces you, it was obvious that she was holding back sob like sounds, the ends of her six wings glowing a mix between green and black, she was so happy to see you again but so scared at the same time

I'm just happy you are ok sister, I will admit the soul was a bit of a surprise. V1 has yet to stop talking about the fact that it now has what it calls ‘a soul buddy' whatever that means-

If you had died I would've never forgiven myself. I refuse to loose more family…

Her joy quickly turned to noticeable fear when you brought up any signs of him lurking around… she didn’t want to hide things from you… but at the same time… no, she needed you to be aware…

Stalking you say…? Sister I wish you would’ve told me sooner, if the bastard and this providence hon speak of are working together then we must act in some way.

If that bastard is the one ordering the providence around, I am going to insist on knowing what this thing looks like.

Did you happen to at any pint get a picture of it?? I know that V1 has the ability to take pictures braised on what it sees

She “looked” down slightly, feeling a little bit ashamed for not coming to you sooner, but perked up when you asked if she had a picture of the damned Providence in question

…I, don’t have the ability to take pictures, Archangel Gabriel… however, I was able to sketch what it looked like when it was spotted on the security feed..! I think I still have a copy on me… ah, here you go..!

*His body seemed to know something his mind didn’t, his heart rate picked up even more. He felt like his lungs couldn’t get enough air. Logically, he knew he was perfectly fine.*

I….i feel like I’ve seen this providence before. I cannot remember where but….i know it from somewhere.

I hate to ask this…but do you think we would be able to go hunt for it? I’d be there the whole time, you’d be perfectly safe.

She takes a deep “breath” and steels her resolve as much as possible, she didn’t know what was going on in your head… but your reaction told her all she needed to know… that damned Providence must’ve had ties to your past…

If this providence does indeed belong to who we think it does, we must handle it quickly

*He places a hand on Irida’s shoulder, a second later your teleported to a random area of the lust layer city. This area is known to have places to hide in*

She takes a “breath” and steadies herself as you teleport both her and yourself to Lust, she recognizes the area immediately and grabs ahold of your right hand on instinct, most of the things you had said completely flew over her… it was hard to hear… with her heart beating in her processors…

One moment-

*You both are enveloped by a golden light once more, appearing at the mouth of Irida’s layer. Gabriel lets go of Irida and tries to blink away the spots in his vision and shake off the overstimulation*

Ok….we should be here….i wouldn’t know. I’m uh….a bit blind right now-

But I swear to you that no harm shall come to you, I will protect you.

*As if he jinxed it, Gabriel feels a presence. He knows this presence. He hasn’t felt it since before his daughter died*

She pauses, immediately noticing your sudden shift in behavior along with what you had quietly said to yourself… the ends of her six wings began to glow black… things were already going wrong…

Back in heaven, before my daughter died, I kept feeling this….presence. I always just thought it was stress or paranoia, but I feel it again. After thousands of years without feeling it it’s back. For no reason.

I think you’re being stalked by the same entity.

I will tell you more details about why I am so…scared later. It had much background.

I will not turn back but…I will be using extreme caution.

She swore time slowed upon hearing everything you said, her heart pounding in her processors even louder… how… was this possible..?! She didn’t even notice that her “breathing” had increased to an intense degree… why… was she putting you in psychological distress..?! She…

I will not leave you alone with this thing as B.

*As much as he wishes he could run and hide from this thing again, he can’t. He can’t abandon his sister. He refuses to be scared anymore*

*ok maybe being a bit scared is ok-*

She follows close behind you, the ends of her six wings still glowing pitch black… actively searching for and hunting that damned Providence was truly terrifying to her… especially since it belonged to him… it hunted and stalked her… she was being so reckless… but… this problem can’t be ignored… it’ll drive her insane…

*He pulled out splendor*

I feel it. It’s suffocating.

*The feeling of being watched only brought back memories he’s tried to suppress for thousands of years. The council somehow knowing things they shouldn’t. The constant routine changing. The suffocating feeling of never being sure if he was secure*

*The fact his daughter suffered all this as well just made his heart go ablaze with hate*

She didn’t say anything, she couldn’t, the feeling was getting way more intense… and before she knew it… you and her had entered the lair she calls home… everything was ice cold, a feeling she knew all too well…

…A-Archangel Gabriel… I-

Off in the distance, at least a few feet in front of you, an eerie red glow could be seen, it was faint, but still visible, she swore that her heart froze… that glow… on instinct her six wings immediately went to shield her body…

…I-It’s here… I-I’d know that glow anywhere..! But… how did it get past the infrared sensors..?! I don’t… u-understand..?! D-Dear brother… whatever you do… d-don’t blindly chase after-

“Dad?”

Horror seeped into her circuits… there’s no way in Hell that damned Providence could actually mimic voices of the dead… right..?! “Breathing” quickly, she “turned” to you…

*He saw the red glow. He knew where his target was, all he had to do was-*

*that voice….it couldn’t be.*

*He was frozen. Completely internally conflicted. On one hand, that was his daughter’s voice, a voice he has longed to hear for years. On the other, he had been fooled by creatures of hell before*

….Holly?

*He had to be sure*

Is that really you?

*He wouldn’t be hurt again.*

She didn’t know how to react, how was she supposed to react..? It was mimicking the voice of your dead daughter..! And… you might be falling for the trick..! She needed to snap you back to reality..!

…A-Archangel Gabriel..! T-That isn’t Holly..! It’s that damned Providence mimicking her voice..! Please don’t fall for it..! I-I know you’re stronger than-

“I’m over here, dad!”

The ends of her six wings continued to glow pitch black, she was so scared… not to mention the fact that it knew who to mimic… that frightened her further… shuddering, she hid behind you while still shielding her body…

…D-Don’t do anything rash… d-dear brother..! This is… very dangerous..! I-I’m sure you’re aware..! It’s trying to separate us..! That’s the only explanation I can think-

“Come on, dad! I’m here! Don’t leave me alone again!”

She couldn’t tell if you were fighting for control over this situation or not… it was doing everything in its power to manipulate and torment you… if she wasn’t so scared… she would’ve used her Sweeper Beam by now..!

…Archangel Gabriel..? Dear brother..? Are you home..? I… hope this isn’t a bad time..!

@lust-layer-mindflayer

*Gabriel was half asleep on the couch, surprising considering that just a few rooms over V1 was screeching about some mechanical thing-*

*He jolts awake when the knock comes on the door, jumping up and heading over to see who’s there. Just to see it’s his sister and open the door*

Ah sister! Hello, do come in

Apologies about the occasional screeching, V1 is doing….something involving mechanics-

So um….what brings you here! I assumed you would have stayed in your layer after what happened

As she speaks, you can tell that she’s still scared of things around her, which makes a lot of sense considering what happened not too long ago, either way, she takes a “breath” and tries to relax

I will be truthful in the fact that I genuinely didn’t know if that would work, it was a final resort. I’m just glad my little gamble worked out in our favor

…unlike my previous gamble.

*He still feels so bad about causing Samyaza to become agitated-*

*V1 is still screaming in the background, it pulls Gabriel from his thoughts*

She immediately floats over and embraces you, it was obvious that she was holding back sob like sounds, the ends of her six wings glowing a mix between green and black, she was so happy to see you again but so scared at the same time

I'm just happy you are ok sister, I will admit the soul was a bit of a surprise. V1 has yet to stop talking about the fact that it now has what it calls ‘a soul buddy' whatever that means-

If you had died I would've never forgiven myself. I refuse to loose more family…

Her joy quickly turned to noticeable fear when you brought up any signs of him lurking around… she didn’t want to hide things from you… but at the same time… no, she needed you to be aware…

Stalking you say…? Sister I wish you would’ve told me sooner, if the bastard and this providence hon speak of are working together then we must act in some way.

If that bastard is the one ordering the providence around, I am going to insist on knowing what this thing looks like.

Did you happen to at any pint get a picture of it?? I know that V1 has the ability to take pictures braised on what it sees

She “looked” down slightly, feeling a little bit ashamed for not coming to you sooner, but perked up when you asked if she had a picture of the damned Providence in question

…I, don’t have the ability to take pictures, Archangel Gabriel… however, I was able to sketch what it looked like when it was spotted on the security feed..! I think I still have a copy on me… ah, here you go..!

*His body seemed to know something his mind didn’t, his heart rate picked up even more. He felt like his lungs couldn’t get enough air. Logically, he knew he was perfectly fine.*

I….i feel like I’ve seen this providence before. I cannot remember where but….i know it from somewhere.

I hate to ask this…but do you think we would be able to go hunt for it? I’d be there the whole time, you’d be perfectly safe.

She takes a deep “breath” and steels her resolve as much as possible, she didn’t know what was going on in your head… but your reaction told her all she needed to know… that damned Providence must’ve had ties to your past…

If this providence does indeed belong to who we think it does, we must handle it quickly

*He places a hand on Irida’s shoulder, a second later your teleported to a random area of the lust layer city. This area is known to have places to hide in*

She takes a “breath” and steadies herself as you teleport both her and yourself to Lust, she recognizes the area immediately and grabs ahold of your right hand on instinct, most of the things you had said completely flew over her… it was hard to hear… with her heart beating in her processors…

One moment-

*You both are enveloped by a golden light once more, appearing at the mouth of Irida’s layer. Gabriel lets go of Irida and tries to blink away the spots in his vision and shake off the overstimulation*

Ok….we should be here….i wouldn’t know. I’m uh….a bit blind right now-

But I swear to you that no harm shall come to you, I will protect you.

*As if he jinxed it, Gabriel feels a presence. He knows this presence. He hasn’t felt it since before his daughter died*

She pauses, immediately noticing your sudden shift in behavior along with what you had quietly said to yourself… the ends of her six wings began to glow black… things were already going wrong…

Back in heaven, before my daughter died, I kept feeling this….presence. I always just thought it was stress or paranoia, but I feel it again. After thousands of years without feeling it it’s back. For no reason.

I think you’re being stalked by the same entity.

I will tell you more details about why I am so…scared later. It had much background.

I will not turn back but…I will be using extreme caution.

She swore time slowed upon hearing everything you said, her heart pounding in her processors even louder… how… was this possible..?! She didn’t even notice that her “breathing” had increased to an intense degree… why… was she putting you in psychological distress..?! She…

I will not leave you alone with this thing as B.

*As much as he wishes he could run and hide from this thing again, he can’t. He can’t abandon his sister. He refuses to be scared anymore*

*ok maybe being a bit scared is ok-*

She follows close behind you, the ends of her six wings still glowing pitch black… actively searching for and hunting that damned Providence was truly terrifying to her… especially since it belonged to him… it hunted and stalked her… she was being so reckless… but… this problem can’t be ignored… it’ll drive her insane…

*He pulled out splendor*

I feel it. It’s suffocating.

*The feeling of being watched only brought back memories he’s tried to suppress for thousands of years. The council somehow knowing things they shouldn’t. The constant routine changing. The suffocating feeling of never being sure if he was secure*

*The fact his daughter suffered all this as well just made his heart go ablaze with hate*

She didn’t say anything, she couldn’t, the feeling was getting way more intense… and before she knew it… you and her had entered the lair she calls home… everything was ice cold, a feeling she knew all too well…

…A-Archangel Gabriel… I-

Off in the distance, at least a few feet in front of you, an eerie red glow could be seen, it was faint, but still visible, she swore that her heart froze… that glow… on instinct her six wings immediately went to shield her body…

…I-It’s here… I-I’d know that glow anywhere..! But… how did it get past the infrared sensors..?! I don’t… u-understand..?! D-Dear brother… whatever you do… d-don’t blindly chase after-

“Dad?”

Horror seeped into her circuits… there’s no way in Hell that damned Providence could actually mimic voices of the dead… right..?! “Breathing” quickly, she “turned” to you…

[ - @mourning-starlight ]

…?!

She jumped in surprise, still “breathing” heavily as broken, sob like sounds still escaped her, something… had gone horribly wrong in your absence… the ends of her six wings were glowing a mix between dark blue, dark purple, and black… she… was also mourning… and it didn’t take long for her to not only recognize you… but to also notice the absence of Taika…

She seemed to piece it together immediately, Taika was dead, her soul had been killed… there was no other explanation… forgetting her own grief, she got up and hugged you, her six wings wrapping around you without fail…

She decided to ask questions later, you needed her in that moment, and even though her heart beat had increased to a dangerous degree upon hearing the venom in your voice for split second… he had something to do with it…

“I-.. Im ready to tell you now.. But please, don't hate yourself.. This is.. my fault..”

*He said and then began..*

Her six wings drooped completely as she froze in both shock and horror… Taika was killed… by him… just because you went to try and stop him… her body began to tremble as she held back more sobs… of course he wanted her again… why else would that damned Providence be stalking her 24/7..? She… should’ve known… but the realization hit like a bullet… it hurt so much…

She immediately hugged you back, trying to not only calm you down, but to also calm herself down… none of this was your fault… if she were to hazard to guess… Taika followed… an innocent mistake… turned fatal… no one was to blame… except for him…

*Cassiel couldn't even talk at this point, just cry.. and sob. He hugged her gently yet somewhat tightly, his wings were totally dropped, shaking..*

She tried so hard to hold back her own sobs again, but they immediately came out… she couldn’t hold it together… seeing you in such a state… knowing that he was the one who killed Taika… she was the reason why you decided to confront him to begin with…

Her body began to shake again, all of this happened because of her… she was the catalyst… no one would ever be safe in her presence now… he’d do anything and everything to get her back… even if that meant not just killing a child soul… but also deciding to desecrate her in front of everyone…

She paused when you brought up Bezaliel… a name she didn’t recognize… and… he was a Watcher as well..? Someone who worked with… him..?! The ends of her six wings immediately began glowing pitch black again…

She takes a moment to “breathe” upon hearing what you said… a Watcher that still remained holy… one who was and still is being abused by him… she didn’t doubt your explanation at all… “exhaling”, she relaxed as you hugged and pet her

She tilted her “head” to the side slightly, all of this information was so… strange to her, yet she didn’t have any reason to doubt you, even if it was very hard to believe that a holy Watcher still existed, she took your word for it

She jumped ever so slightly upon hearing you mention that Bezaliel travels through the shadows… but the information made her think back to all those times she swore they moved… was he watching over her..? Long before that memory reignited itself..?

She seemed to be thinking on the idea of shadows being a shield to the darkness that she feared so much, but the second she heard you question her regarding the abuse, her six wings drooped and she “sighed” sadly…

*Cassiel trembled as he heard her, hugging her again and petting her.. staying like that for a while..*

“Im so sorry.. Im-.. I wish I could help.. B-but I can't-! Im not that strong.. Im so sorry, Irida..”

She didn’t say a word, instead, she kept you in her embrace, allowing a soothing warmth to emanate from her body while also humming softly… her situation, both past and now present… it truly was horrible… she hadn’t felt so trapped and useless before… and seeing those she cares about break down into tears because of it… she wishes she could just… turn back time…

She immediately recalled how hard she fought against him, but nothing worked… it was like her strength and electricity were nonexistent threats to him… he… was just too strong… and could easily overpower anyone…

[ - @mourning-starlight ]

…?!

She jumped in surprise, still “breathing” heavily as broken, sob like sounds still escaped her, something… had gone horribly wrong in your absence… the ends of her six wings were glowing a mix between dark blue, dark purple, and black… she… was also mourning… and it didn’t take long for her to not only recognize you… but to also notice the absence of Taika…

She seemed to piece it together immediately, Taika was dead, her soul had been killed… there was no other explanation… forgetting her own grief, she got up and hugged you, her six wings wrapping around you without fail…

She decided to ask questions later, you needed her in that moment, and even though her heart beat had increased to a dangerous degree upon hearing the venom in your voice for split second… he had something to do with it…

“I-.. Im ready to tell you now.. But please, don't hate yourself.. This is.. my fault..”

*He said and then began..*

Her six wings drooped completely as she froze in both shock and horror… Taika was killed… by him… just because you went to try and stop him… her body began to tremble as she held back more sobs… of course he wanted her again… why else would that damned Providence be stalking her 24/7..? She… should’ve known… but the realization hit like a bullet… it hurt so much…

She immediately hugged you back, trying to not only calm you down, but to also calm herself down… none of this was your fault… if she were to hazard to guess… Taika followed… an innocent mistake… turned fatal… no one was to blame… except for him…

*Cassiel couldn't even talk at this point, just cry.. and sob. He hugged her gently yet somewhat tightly, his wings were totally dropped, shaking..*

She tried so hard to hold back her own sobs again, but they immediately came out… she couldn’t hold it together… seeing you in such a state… knowing that he was the one who killed Taika… she was the reason why you decided to confront him to begin with…

Her body began to shake again, all of this happened because of her… she was the catalyst… no one would ever be safe in her presence now… he’d do anything and everything to get her back… even if that meant not just killing a child soul… but also deciding to desecrate her in front of everyone…

She paused when you brought up Bezaliel… a name she didn’t recognize… and… he was a Watcher as well..? Someone who worked with… him..?! The ends of her six wings immediately began glowing pitch black again…

She takes a moment to “breathe” upon hearing what you said… a Watcher that still remained holy… one who was and still is being abused by him… she didn’t doubt your explanation at all… “exhaling”, she relaxed as you hugged and pet her

She tilted her “head” to the side slightly, all of this information was so… strange to her, yet she didn’t have any reason to doubt you, even if it was very hard to believe that a holy Watcher still existed, she took your word for it

She jumped ever so slightly upon hearing you mention that Bezaliel travels through the shadows… but the information made her think back to all those times she swore they moved… was he watching over her..? Long before that memory reignited itself..?

She seemed to be thinking on the idea of shadows being a shield to the darkness that she feared so much, but the second she heard you question her regarding the abuse, her six wings drooped and she “sighed” sadly…

*Cassiel trembled as he heard her, hugging her again and petting her.. staying like that for a while..*

“Im so sorry.. Im-.. I wish I could help.. B-but I can't-! Im not that strong.. Im so sorry, Irida..”

She didn’t say a word, instead, she kept you in her embrace, allowing a soothing warmth to emanate from her body while also humming softly… her situation, both past and now present… it truly was horrible… she hadn’t felt so trapped and useless before… and seeing those she cares about break down into tears because of it… she wishes she could just… turn back time…

[ - @mourning-starlight ]

…?!

She jumped in surprise, still “breathing” heavily as broken, sob like sounds still escaped her, something… had gone horribly wrong in your absence… the ends of her six wings were glowing a mix between dark blue, dark purple, and black… she… was also mourning… and it didn’t take long for her to not only recognize you… but to also notice the absence of Taika…

She seemed to piece it together immediately, Taika was dead, her soul had been killed… there was no other explanation… forgetting her own grief, she got up and hugged you, her six wings wrapping around you without fail…

She decided to ask questions later, you needed her in that moment, and even though her heart beat had increased to a dangerous degree upon hearing the venom in your voice for split second… he had something to do with it…

“I-.. Im ready to tell you now.. But please, don't hate yourself.. This is.. my fault..”

*He said and then began..*

Her six wings drooped completely as she froze in both shock and horror… Taika was killed… by him… just because you went to try and stop him… her body began to tremble as she held back more sobs… of course he wanted her again… why else would that damned Providence be stalking her 24/7..? She… should’ve known… but the realization hit like a bullet… it hurt so much…

She immediately hugged you back, trying to not only calm you down, but to also calm herself down… none of this was your fault… if she were to hazard to guess… Taika followed… an innocent mistake… turned fatal… no one was to blame… except for him…

*Cassiel couldn't even talk at this point, just cry.. and sob. He hugged her gently yet somewhat tightly, his wings were totally dropped, shaking..*

She tried so hard to hold back her own sobs again, but they immediately came out… she couldn’t hold it together… seeing you in such a state… knowing that he was the one who killed Taika… she was the reason why you decided to confront him to begin with…

Her body began to shake again, all of this happened because of her… she was the catalyst… no one would ever be safe in her presence now… he’d do anything and everything to get her back… even if that meant not just killing a child soul… but also deciding to desecrate her in front of everyone…

She paused when you brought up Bezaliel… a name she didn’t recognize… and… he was a Watcher as well..? Someone who worked with… him..?! The ends of her six wings immediately began glowing pitch black again…

She takes a moment to “breathe” upon hearing what you said… a Watcher that still remained holy… one who was and still is being abused by him… she didn’t doubt your explanation at all… “exhaling”, she relaxed as you hugged and pet her

She tilted her “head” to the side slightly, all of this information was so… strange to her, yet she didn’t have any reason to doubt you, even if it was very hard to believe that a holy Watcher still existed, she took your word for it

She jumped ever so slightly upon hearing you mention that Bezaliel travels through the shadows… but the information made her think back to all those times she swore they moved… was he watching over her..? Long before that memory reignited itself..?

She seemed to be thinking on the idea of shadows being a shield to the darkness that she feared so much, but the second she heard you question her regarding the abuse, her six wings drooped and she “sighed” sadly…

[ - @mourning-starlight ]

…?!

She jumped in surprise, still “breathing” heavily as broken, sob like sounds still escaped her, something… had gone horribly wrong in your absence… the ends of her six wings were glowing a mix between dark blue, dark purple, and black… she… was also mourning… and it didn’t take long for her to not only recognize you… but to also notice the absence of Taika…

She seemed to piece it together immediately, Taika was dead, her soul had been killed… there was no other explanation… forgetting her own grief, she got up and hugged you, her six wings wrapping around you without fail…

She decided to ask questions later, you needed her in that moment, and even though her heart beat had increased to a dangerous degree upon hearing the venom in your voice for split second… he had something to do with it…

“I-.. Im ready to tell you now.. But please, don't hate yourself.. This is.. my fault..”

*He said and then began..*

Her six wings drooped completely as she froze in both shock and horror… Taika was killed… by him… just because you went to try and stop him… her body began to tremble as she held back more sobs… of course he wanted her again… why else would that damned Providence be stalking her 24/7..? She… should’ve known… but the realization hit like a bullet… it hurt so much…

She immediately hugged you back, trying to not only calm you down, but to also calm herself down… none of this was your fault… if she were to hazard to guess… Taika followed… an innocent mistake… turned fatal… no one was to blame… except for him…

*Cassiel couldn't even talk at this point, just cry.. and sob. He hugged her gently yet somewhat tightly, his wings were totally dropped, shaking..*

She tried so hard to hold back her own sobs again, but they immediately came out… she couldn’t hold it together… seeing you in such a state… knowing that he was the one who killed Taika… she was the reason why you decided to confront him to begin with…

Her body began to shake again, all of this happened because of her… she was the catalyst… no one would ever be safe in her presence now… he’d do anything and everything to get her back… even if that meant not just killing a child soul… but also deciding to desecrate her in front of everyone…

She paused when you brought up Bezaliel… a name she didn’t recognize… and… he was a Watcher as well..? Someone who worked with… him..?! The ends of her six wings immediately began glowing pitch black again…

She takes a moment to “breathe” upon hearing what you said… a Watcher that still remained holy… one who was and still is being abused by him… she didn’t doubt your explanation at all… “exhaling”, she relaxed as you hugged and pet her

She tilted her “head” to the side slightly, all of this information was so… strange to her, yet she didn’t have any reason to doubt you, even if it was very hard to believe that a holy Watcher still existed, she took your word for it

She jumped ever so slightly upon hearing you mention that Bezaliel travels through the shadows… but the information made her think back to all those times she swore they moved… was he watching over her..? Long before that memory reignited itself..?

[ - @mourning-starlight ]

…?!

She jumped in surprise, still “breathing” heavily as broken, sob like sounds still escaped her, something… had gone horribly wrong in your absence… the ends of her six wings were glowing a mix between dark blue, dark purple, and black… she… was also mourning… and it didn’t take long for her to not only recognize you… but to also notice the absence of Taika…

She seemed to piece it together immediately, Taika was dead, her soul had been killed… there was no other explanation… forgetting her own grief, she got up and hugged you, her six wings wrapping around you without fail…

She decided to ask questions later, you needed her in that moment, and even though her heart beat had increased to a dangerous degree upon hearing the venom in your voice for split second… he had something to do with it…

“I-.. Im ready to tell you now.. But please, don't hate yourself.. This is.. my fault..”

*He said and then began..*

Her six wings drooped completely as she froze in both shock and horror… Taika was killed… by him… just because you went to try and stop him… her body began to tremble as she held back more sobs… of course he wanted her again… why else would that damned Providence be stalking her 24/7..? She… should’ve known… but the realization hit like a bullet… it hurt so much…

She immediately hugged you back, trying to not only calm you down, but to also calm herself down… none of this was your fault… if she were to hazard to guess… Taika followed… an innocent mistake… turned fatal… no one was to blame… except for him…

*Cassiel couldn't even talk at this point, just cry.. and sob. He hugged her gently yet somewhat tightly, his wings were totally dropped, shaking..*

She tried so hard to hold back her own sobs again, but they immediately came out… she couldn’t hold it together… seeing you in such a state… knowing that he was the one who killed Taika… she was the reason why you decided to confront him to begin with…

Her body began to shake again, all of this happened because of her… she was the catalyst… no one would ever be safe in her presence now… he’d do anything and everything to get her back… even if that meant not just killing a child soul… but also deciding to desecrate her in front of everyone…

She paused when you brought up Bezaliel… a name she didn’t recognize… and… he was a Watcher as well..? Someone who worked with… him..?! The ends of her six wings immediately began glowing pitch black again…

She takes a moment to “breathe” upon hearing what you said… a Watcher that still remained holy… one who was and still is being abused by him… she didn’t doubt your explanation at all… “exhaling”, she relaxed as you hugged and pet her

She tilted her “head” to the side slightly, all of this information was so… strange to her, yet she didn’t have any reason to doubt you, even if it was very hard to believe that a holy Watcher still existed, she took your word for it

…Archangel Gabriel..? Dear brother..? Are you home..? I… hope this isn’t a bad time..!

@lust-layer-mindflayer

*Gabriel was half asleep on the couch, surprising considering that just a few rooms over V1 was screeching about some mechanical thing-*

*He jolts awake when the knock comes on the door, jumping up and heading over to see who’s there. Just to see it’s his sister and open the door*

Ah sister! Hello, do come in

Apologies about the occasional screeching, V1 is doing….something involving mechanics-

So um….what brings you here! I assumed you would have stayed in your layer after what happened

As she speaks, you can tell that she’s still scared of things around her, which makes a lot of sense considering what happened not too long ago, either way, she takes a “breath” and tries to relax

I will be truthful in the fact that I genuinely didn’t know if that would work, it was a final resort. I’m just glad my little gamble worked out in our favor

…unlike my previous gamble.

*He still feels so bad about causing Samyaza to become agitated-*

*V1 is still screaming in the background, it pulls Gabriel from his thoughts*

She immediately floats over and embraces you, it was obvious that she was holding back sob like sounds, the ends of her six wings glowing a mix between green and black, she was so happy to see you again but so scared at the same time

I'm just happy you are ok sister, I will admit the soul was a bit of a surprise. V1 has yet to stop talking about the fact that it now has what it calls ‘a soul buddy' whatever that means-

If you had died I would've never forgiven myself. I refuse to loose more family…

Her joy quickly turned to noticeable fear when you brought up any signs of him lurking around… she didn’t want to hide things from you… but at the same time… no, she needed you to be aware…

Stalking you say…? Sister I wish you would’ve told me sooner, if the bastard and this providence hon speak of are working together then we must act in some way.

If that bastard is the one ordering the providence around, I am going to insist on knowing what this thing looks like.

Did you happen to at any pint get a picture of it?? I know that V1 has the ability to take pictures braised on what it sees

She “looked” down slightly, feeling a little bit ashamed for not coming to you sooner, but perked up when you asked if she had a picture of the damned Providence in question

…I, don’t have the ability to take pictures, Archangel Gabriel… however, I was able to sketch what it looked like when it was spotted on the security feed..! I think I still have a copy on me… ah, here you go..!

*His body seemed to know something his mind didn’t, his heart rate picked up even more. He felt like his lungs couldn’t get enough air. Logically, he knew he was perfectly fine.*

I….i feel like I’ve seen this providence before. I cannot remember where but….i know it from somewhere.

I hate to ask this…but do you think we would be able to go hunt for it? I’d be there the whole time, you’d be perfectly safe.

She takes a deep “breath” and steels her resolve as much as possible, she didn’t know what was going on in your head… but your reaction told her all she needed to know… that damned Providence must’ve had ties to your past…

If this providence does indeed belong to who we think it does, we must handle it quickly

*He places a hand on Irida’s shoulder, a second later your teleported to a random area of the lust layer city. This area is known to have places to hide in*

She takes a “breath” and steadies herself as you teleport both her and yourself to Lust, she recognizes the area immediately and grabs ahold of your right hand on instinct, most of the things you had said completely flew over her… it was hard to hear… with her heart beating in her processors…

One moment-

*You both are enveloped by a golden light once more, appearing at the mouth of Irida’s layer. Gabriel lets go of Irida and tries to blink away the spots in his vision and shake off the overstimulation*

Ok….we should be here….i wouldn’t know. I’m uh….a bit blind right now-

But I swear to you that no harm shall come to you, I will protect you.

*As if he jinxed it, Gabriel feels a presence. He knows this presence. He hasn’t felt it since before his daughter died*

She pauses, immediately noticing your sudden shift in behavior along with what you had quietly said to yourself… the ends of her six wings began to glow black… things were already going wrong…

Back in heaven, before my daughter died, I kept feeling this….presence. I always just thought it was stress or paranoia, but I feel it again. After thousands of years without feeling it it’s back. For no reason.

I think you’re being stalked by the same entity.

I will tell you more details about why I am so…scared later. It had much background.

I will not turn back but…I will be using extreme caution.

She swore time slowed upon hearing everything you said, her heart pounding in her processors even louder… how… was this possible..?! She didn’t even notice that her “breathing” had increased to an intense degree… why… was she putting you in psychological distress..?! She…

I will not leave you alone with this thing as B.

*As much as he wishes he could run and hide from this thing again, he can’t. He can’t abandon his sister. He refuses to be scared anymore*

*ok maybe being a bit scared is ok-*

She follows close behind you, the ends of her six wings still glowing pitch black… actively searching for and hunting that damned Providence was truly terrifying to her… especially since it belonged to him… it hunted and stalked her… she was being so reckless… but… this problem can’t be ignored… it’ll drive her insane…

[ - @mourning-starlight ]

…?!

She jumped in surprise, still “breathing” heavily as broken, sob like sounds still escaped her, something… had gone horribly wrong in your absence… the ends of her six wings were glowing a mix between dark blue, dark purple, and black… she… was also mourning… and it didn’t take long for her to not only recognize you… but to also notice the absence of Taika…

She seemed to piece it together immediately, Taika was dead, her soul had been killed… there was no other explanation… forgetting her own grief, she got up and hugged you, her six wings wrapping around you without fail…

She decided to ask questions later, you needed her in that moment, and even though her heart beat had increased to a dangerous degree upon hearing the venom in your voice for split second… he had something to do with it…

“I-.. Im ready to tell you now.. But please, don't hate yourself.. This is.. my fault..”

*He said and then began..*

Her six wings drooped completely as she froze in both shock and horror… Taika was killed… by him… just because you went to try and stop him… her body began to tremble as she held back more sobs… of course he wanted her again… why else would that damned Providence be stalking her 24/7..? She… should’ve known… but the realization hit like a bullet… it hurt so much…

She immediately hugged you back, trying to not only calm you down, but to also calm herself down… none of this was your fault… if she were to hazard to guess… Taika followed… an innocent mistake… turned fatal… no one was to blame… except for him…

*Cassiel couldn't even talk at this point, just cry.. and sob. He hugged her gently yet somewhat tightly, his wings were totally dropped, shaking..*

She tried so hard to hold back her own sobs again, but they immediately came out… she couldn’t hold it together… seeing you in such a state… knowing that he was the one who killed Taika… she was the reason why you decided to confront him to begin with…

Her body began to shake again, all of this happened because of her… she was the catalyst… no one would ever be safe in her presence now… he’d do anything and everything to get her back… even if that meant not just killing a child soul… but also deciding to desecrate her in front of everyone…

She paused when you brought up Bezaliel… a name she didn’t recognize… and… he was a Watcher as well..? Someone who worked with… him..?! The ends of her six wings immediately began glowing pitch black again…

She takes a moment to “breathe” upon hearing what you said… a Watcher that still remained holy… one who was and still is being abused by him… she didn’t doubt your explanation at all… “exhaling”, she relaxed as you hugged and pet her

[ - @mourning-starlight ]

…?!

She jumped in surprise, still “breathing” heavily as broken, sob like sounds still escaped her, something… had gone horribly wrong in your absence… the ends of her six wings were glowing a mix between dark blue, dark purple, and black… she… was also mourning… and it didn’t take long for her to not only recognize you… but to also notice the absence of Taika…

She seemed to piece it together immediately, Taika was dead, her soul had been killed… there was no other explanation… forgetting her own grief, she got up and hugged you, her six wings wrapping around you without fail…

She decided to ask questions later, you needed her in that moment, and even though her heart beat had increased to a dangerous degree upon hearing the venom in your voice for split second… he had something to do with it…

“I-.. Im ready to tell you now.. But please, don't hate yourself.. This is.. my fault..”

*He said and then began..*

Her six wings drooped completely as she froze in both shock and horror… Taika was killed… by him… just because you went to try and stop him… her body began to tremble as she held back more sobs… of course he wanted her again… why else would that damned Providence be stalking her 24/7..? She… should’ve known… but the realization hit like a bullet… it hurt so much…

She immediately hugged you back, trying to not only calm you down, but to also calm herself down… none of this was your fault… if she were to hazard to guess… Taika followed… an innocent mistake… turned fatal… no one was to blame… except for him…

*Cassiel couldn't even talk at this point, just cry.. and sob. He hugged her gently yet somewhat tightly, his wings were totally dropped, shaking..*

She tried so hard to hold back her own sobs again, but they immediately came out… she couldn’t hold it together… seeing you in such a state… knowing that he was the one who killed Taika… she was the reason why you decided to confront him to begin with…