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Post by Echo Jaegar on Dec 29, 2021 10:41:34 GMT -5
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❝My light [break]is brighter [break]than the sun!❞
[attr="class","echotemp] Echo and Zeus would walk into the town of Kiten, and they were looking to start some trouble. Ever since Echo had taken over House Jaegar things were totally different, as now he had free rein to do almost whatever he wanted, and since the family name was already ruined it wouldn’t matter much about consequences. Now that he was free to do as he wished he could place his attention on his plan for vengeance against the magic knights. [break][break] As they came into the town in the dead of night Echo would turn and look to Zeus as he hit his cigarette. He would take a nice hard hit before blowing out all the smoke straight into his cousin’s face. Zeus would not flinch or move one bit, although he was not a smoke he was very used to Echo and his smoking so it did not bother him. “You remember a few years ago when the war was going on and these walls were destroyed?” Zeus would look at the newly built walls and said “I vaguely remember it… you must remember I only made clover my permanent residence recently.” [break][break] Echo would take another hit of his cigarette before saying “Yeah that’s right… Well the point of the matter is soon enough I’ll have the power to blow these walls down again by myself. But for now I guess I can settle for a little less…” Echo would begin to channel a influx of mana throughout his body. The power of which was enough to make a short area around the two tremor ever so slightly. Zeus’ face would light up with an devil like grin before he would say “Oh wow you really are getting stronger huh? Your stronger than me now for sure! Such progress, in so little time. But I guess that comes with the power of the 4 leaf grimoire… natural talent.” [break][break] Echo would then form his hand into a fist before saying “Overwatch” and this would summon forth an orb of light that began to hover around Echo like some sort of guardian. Echo would point his finger towards a set of shops not too far away before saying “Target acquired” which would cause the orb to shoot out a bolt made of light, similar to what you would find being fired from a crossbow. The bolt was aimed towards one of the 3 small shops standing about 20 meters away. Within mere moments the bolt would going crashing into the small bakery after flying through the air. [break][break] Echo would smile as he saw how much damage the bolt did to the building. “Thats the type of power im working with right now. I wish I had some more large scale stuff. But maybe we can try something else…” He clearly had an idea but he didn’t seem sure it would work. But it would seem as if he was willing to try it as he would take a strong stance before pointing out his index and middle finger while raising his thump upward. This new hand position was the start up for one of Echo’s other new spells that he was clearly about to try out. [break][break] [Crime thread initiated] [break][break]
Night's curtain encroached upon the dawn, shadowing the town of Kiten in total darkness. The streets were practically empty, and not a sound stirred. Mania was out for a midnight stroll during the witching hour, beneath the beautiful half-moon's brilliant, luminance light. The young up-and-coming rogue had been feeling bored lately after joining the prominent rogue organization called The Eclipse Ravens. After obtaining sensitive information on the Magic Knights for The Eclipse Ravens, Mania hadn't heard a word from the mysterious leader, but he was sure that he and the others that joined the ranks of The Eclipse Ravens would be summoned soon enough. The only question that remained was what was a rogue such as Mania to do in the meanwhile?
A long, deep pull of his cigarette would calm Mania's frantically pacing mind as his hazel eyes saw a light birthed from the tenebrous, sable night. An influx of mana flooded his senses and piqued Mania's curiosity.
"Something fun?"
Mania said as a smile flashed his white teeth. He would exhale the accumulated smoke from his tobacco and head towards the mana signature. Goosebumps crept onto the back of his neck in anticipation of what was to come. Whatever it was, the rogue was sure it would be better than returning to his room and sleeping. Rounding the corner, Mania saw two figures in the not-so-far distance and a destroyed shop. It seemed the two men were having some fun late into the night. Slowly Mania would approach, one hand buried into his pockets as he waved down the two men with a cigarette in hand. Mania was roughly 10 m away when he noticed that one of the two mysterious men he had seen before.
If the rogue's memory served him right, he was one of the few who made the cut to join the Eclipse Ravens. Mania remembered him as one of the fools who had earned the ire of the esteemed leader - he had been called out and threatened during the debriefing; however, Mania did not recognize the other that stood beside him.
"Looks like you guys are having fun doing some very bad things."
Mania would coolly say in a smooth roguish turn as he emphatically whistled at the destruction they were capable of. From what the rogue could tell the red-haired one was definitely the strongest of the three men, while his own power was comparable to the other. Another deep, long pull would burn the orange cinder of his cigarette brightly in the night, a few more steps would bring the rogue closer should the two men allow it. Exhaling, Mania would slowly remove his free hand buried in his pocket, offering a gesture meant to be a greeting of sorts. From what he could discern there was nobody else around at the moment, but that could very well change. Mania was unsure if the crimson-haired man with cold piercing gold eyes would recognize him from the tavern that night.
After all, Mania hadn't done much to stick out other than simply being present.
We're birds of a feather ya know?
Quickly thereafter Mania would retrieve the midnight black coin embossed with a raven that was invisible to the eye and flip it towards Echo. If the other rogue didn't recognize Mania, he would surely recognize the Eclipse Raven coin. Mania was unsure of what their aim was or if it was just some good ole fashioned, destructive fun, but he was curious enough to hear them out.
Post by Echo Jaegar on Jan 4, 2022 10:46:25 GMT -5
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❝My light [break]is brighter [break]than the sun!❞
[attr="class","echotemp] As Echo took this strong stance, and began to gather the mana to fire off his next spell he would seemingly stop as he felt the mana signature of another person approaching. As Echo felt out the mana he could tell that this person was someone he had been around before. The mana felt very familiar to the point Echo was almost sure that it had to be someone he met recently. Within moments though he would learn that his assumptions were not correct or incorrect, they landed somewhere in the middle. [break][break] Soon a male would approach the duo and say that it looked like they were having fun doing very bad things, Zeus was about to say something to the man but Echo already knew who he was and would stop his cousin by holding a hand in front of him. The new comer would soon pull out his black Eclipse Raven coin confirming who he was to the red head. Echo would simply smile at the male’s line of “Birds of a feather”. Echo would scoff before saying “We may be birds of a feather but judging by the amount of mana you give off, we could never flock together. You would die trying to play with the big dogs…” [break][break] Zeus would then look to Echo and say “Oh so this is one of your Eclipse Raven friends huh? Im guessing that coin is like a member ID or something?” Echo would look at Zeus and would simply say “Yeah I guess you can say that…” The red head would then notice how his Eclipse Raven counterpart also smoked cigarettes and would let off a grin before he would speak saying “You know those things are terrible for you right? I would suggest quitting before they make you croak.” [break][break] Clearly him saying this was all sarcasm as he too would take a hit from the lit cigarette he was holding. He would then turn his attention back to the 2 remaining shops before he would reform his hand in its previous position. “Light Gun: Scatter shot!” He would say before a storm of magical pellet fired forward. The pellets would cover a very large area leaving all 3 of the shops damn near completely destroyed. Echo would then look to the new comer before saying “Birds of a feather huh? Well lets see what you can do? Conjure up your strongest attack and just try to hit me. I only say hit me because I want to see just how strong you are.” [break][break] Zeus would looked confused for a second but he could tell that by the look on Echo’s face he was very serious. So Zeus would simply move out the way as he stepped over to the side, waiting to see what was about to happen. [break][break]
[attr="class","echostats] Combat Statistics
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STR[break] 1/2 Jr
POW[break] 075
DUR[break] 012
STA[break] 063
SEN[break] 060
CON[break] 062
Speed[break] 22 m/s
MANA POOL[break] 180/180
MANA REGEN[break] 30 IC | 30 OOC
MANA SKIN[break] Grand
HEALTH[break] Grand+Intermediate
[break] TL;DR:Name of Spell: Light Gun: Scatter Shot[break] Elemental Type: Light[break] Rank & Spell Type: Senior | Attack Creation[break] Range & Speed: 50 Meter AoE | 57 m/s[break] Mana Cost: 30/15[break] Stats Effected: N/A[break] Applicable Perks: Quickshot, Apex Predator[break] Description: The user makes their hand into a fist before extending their index and middle fingers outward, and their thumb up. Upon making this hand gesture the spell activates, the user then gathers light energy at the tip of their extended fingers before firing it. After firing the small orb of magic it will break apart into many smaller magic pellets covering a wide area of 50 meters. Anyone hit by any number of pellets will take senior rank damage. For every 30 control the user has, they may fire another instance of the spell. [break][break] Items:Dark Samurai Sword | Echo's Jaegar Family Ring | Light Samurai Wakizashi
Mania smiled at Echo's contemptuous words. The rogue's expression however was anything, but light-hearted. His hazel eyes were focused and hard as steel whilst he looked directly into Echo's own eyes.
"A man has to die sometime~"
Mania cooed softly in the night as he took exhaled and released the tension gathered in his body. The rogue would take a deep drag of his tobacco as his posture relaxed.
"Besides... wouldn't say I'm too far off from your buddy there."
Gesturing towards Zeus Mania would chuckle after.
Though Echo was a bit rough around the edges Mania didn't dislike that. He was sure of himself, highly confident, and a bit of a prick, but at least he had a sense of humor the young rogue would think. Taking another pull of his cigarette Mania knew it was a bad habit that was almost guaranteed to lower one's life span, but he didn't care much for thinking too much into the matter. A man after all would follow his vices to the ends of the earth if he saw fit and somewhere in the middle Mania could tell that he and Echo were cut from the same cloth. Watching Echo the rogue could feel immense mana gathered as he would unleash a powerful light spell that decimated the three shops, rendering them completely unrecognizable.
A loud, reverberating whistle would ring out from Mania's pressed lips to show his appreciation for Echo's destructive capabilities. Though it seemed Echo was interested in what Mania was capable of. A smirk pressed the rogue's lips as he studied the expression on the red-haired rogue's face. From what he could discern Echo was dead serious, so Mania would be more than amicable to oblige such a request. It was definitely more fun than the boredom he had felt earlier. The rogue had become much stronger than he was previously, though Mania could instinctively tell he was a far cry from the power Echo wielded. Still, that wouldn't stop him from trying, not after such an invitation had been extended. Zeus would back away from Echo and stand watching as Mania stared blankly at Echo.
Mania knew he wasn't much of an offensively inclined mage, but those were probably not the words Echo was looking for. No, the rogue could tell he was looking for action and not words. So the question remained how would he test Echo's mettle? The gorgeously sublime silver blade at the small of his back was an option, but maybe that would suggest malicious intent? Mania decided on using a golem spell since he had just unlocked the power. It was yet to be seen if it was up to par for Echo's expectations. Mania's grimoire would be infused with mana and float into his free hand. Gripping it tightly by the spine, the pages of the glowing book would turn furiously as Mania casually smoked.
The last pull of his cigarette would cause Mania to discard the bud as he held his left arm in the air, palms facing up.
"Mercury Magic: Hydrargyrum Hunter!"
From his grimoire liquid, mercury would pool onto the ground before shaping into a polished, faceless, humanoid creation. The golem would stand 4 meters tall with long arms that possessed razor-sharp claws.
"Attack him~"
Mania ordered, sending the towering golem at Echo. Despite its height and size, this predator golem was designed for combat and would move at 18 m/s. The distance would be closed in an instant and the golem would attempt to swing both of its massive arms together, crossing at the center. The action would be done in one single motion, like poetry in motion. Mania simply stood back and watched in anticipation of what was next.
Name of Spell: Hydrargyrum Hunter Element: Mercury Rank: Intermediate Size: 4 m Mana Cost: 16 | 8 Type of Golem: Predator Applicable Perks: Mana Conservationist, Puppet Master Description: Spell is activated by holding his left hand out with palms facing upwards. Liquid mercury pools from Mania's grimoire and shapes itself into a 4 m tall, faceless humanoid comprised purely of mercury. By speaking the spell's name and holding his left arm up Mania manipulates the liquid mercury, giving it form. This golem has long arms, is equipped with sharp claws, and has the ability to move at 18 m/s. Hydrargyrum Devourer is capable of dealing its spell rank in damage and able to sustain Intermediate damage before being destroyed. This golem cannot be used as a mode of transportation. 4 additional golems can be created. Reference
Post by Echo Jaegar on Jan 5, 2022 20:14:47 GMT -5
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❝My light [break]is brighter [break]than the sun!❞
[attr="class","echotemp] After Echo told the man to attack him, he would watch as he took a hold of his grimoire and summoned forth a golem made of mercury. The golem had moved decently fast however Echo could feel the mana that made it due to his sensory prowess and his only thought was *Not good enough.* As the golem moved to attack him he would draw out his white wakizashi and attempt stab the golem straight through its center, all before it would have a chance to strike. Judging by the difference in speed between Echo and the golem, the chance of Echo being avoided was near impossible. Echo would smile at Mania after his attack saying “You lack killer intent. When you attack I feel nothing.” [break][break] Zeus would then walk over to Mania before saying to him “Dont take it personal… Echo is just saying he thinks you can do better.” Echo would then scoff before saying “Dont tell people what I mean, I can explain myself perfectly fine you fool!” His words would fade as he rolled his eyes. He would then turn his attention back to Mania before saying “We may be birds of a feather, but in order for us to flock together you must get stronger. Lucky for you I am willing to help you get stronger…” He was mid speech but he was interrupted when several mana signatures began to close in. [break][break] *1…2…3…4…5…8?* And within mere seconds there was 8 town guards surrounding the trio of rogues. Echo would look with disgust as he hit his cigarette. Meanwhile Zeus would draw out his katana ready to fight. Echo would simply sigh before saying “Zeus no need. We need to get rid of these guys quickly so I can finish talking to my potential student.” And with little to no effort Echo would seemingly go and stab all of the guards in rapid succession. The action appeared to have happened all in one brief instance due to the speed in which Echo moved, and the sight was one someone was not likely to forget soon. [break][break] After all 8 of the bodies had dropped down to the ground Echo would clear his throat before turning his attention back to Mania before saying “My apologies, I don’t believe I got your name though. So what might it be? Also lets skip the typical rogue antics and give me your real name. If I find out later that you lied I will kill you for sure.”
The mercury predator golem would prove to be of little consequence for Echo to deal with as he dispatched it effortlessly with a pure white wakizashi. The blade would pierce the golem's center, making it liquefy into a silver puddle on the ground before the last bit of mana left its destroyed form; causing the remnants of the golem to vanish.
"S'pose ya caught me on a good day~"
The rogue would respond as he grinned ear to ear. Truthfully there wasn't much else he could do at the moment and even if there was Mania doubted he could seriously put any pressure on the red-haired rogue that stood before him. So instead Mania would take the lesson in stride, knowing there was always a bigger fish in the sea and that he still had much more to learn - more power to attain. Mania would nod at Zeus as he attempted to console him; however, Mania was more than capable of reading between the lines. He could tell the red-haired rogue had a proposition for himself, though the exact details had yet to be disclosed. The idea was something that Mania could get behind. A man after all could never have too many allies and if what he promised proved to be true it might very well be worthwhile for Mania to consider.
Fetching another smoke, Mania would light it right before Echo stopped mid-speech. A plethora of mana signatures was suddenly nearby, prompting concern from Zeus. Mania's hand hovered above the decorative, polished hilt of Volumen Hydrargyrum, but Echo would assuage any present fears. It happened quickly as the eight town's guardsmen encroached upon the three rogues, they would be mercilessly killed by Echo before Mania could exhale his first puff. In perfect unison, all eight lifeless corpses collapsed to the earth. Fast enough that if you blinked one would have missed the entire show. It was truly quite the impressive feat Mania thought as his hazel eyes followed the now motionless bodies. After his murder spree, the red-haired rogue was contained and unphased by the death he had just brought about.
Mania had seen his own fair share of death so he was impartial to the sight of it. He would casually approach the two rogues, a roguish smile creeping upon his visage.
"You'll find I tell no lies - names Mania friend and yours?~"
Extending a hand for a handshake, Mania introduced himself in a smooth a cool tone. Hopefully, the same courtesy would be given to him. Mania believed that the only thing a man had in this world was his name and his word. Both of which Mania placed a great deal of respect into. It had yet to be seen if these two were men of the same complexion as he.
❝My light [break]is brighter [break]than the sun!❞
[attr="class","echotemp] The rogue would say that he told no lies and revealed that his name was Mania as he extended his hand to shake Echo’s. Echo would sigh before extending his hand and saying “Well im Echo and this is Zeus. We both hail from the now disgraced House Jaegar.” Echo would shake the man’s hand making sure to give a nice and firm, but not overbearing grip. He wanted to make a good first impression on someone who was with almost no doubt going to be a very strong and helpful ally on his quest. [break][break] “My deal… its simple. You want power, money, connections. Thats what all rogues want so we can further our own goals right? Well I can help you get all those things, and all you gotta do is team up with us outside of the whole Eclipse Raven deal. I would go into more detail right now but we aren’t exactly in private out in the open…” Echo would then sigh before saying “So basically all you need to obtain those things is accept our name as your own. Help us grow our forces and my friend we will help you find that killer intent.” [break][break] Zeus would scoff and laugh before saying “Wow so straightforward you are. Its almost funny but I know just how serious you are. Letting in some random into the family… oh I wonder what Johnathan wi~” Echo would yell out “Im in charge fuck what Johnathan thinks. If he has a problem he can come get killed like the rest of the Jaegars who opposed me!” Echo would then look over to Mania before saying “So do we have a deal? Of course we will take you back to our estate and give you more details.” [break][break] As Echo spoke rain would suddenly fall from the sky, almost as if the heavens were crying. As the rain began to fall Zeus would begin to speak saying “In the land of the rising sun, they say it rains so much because the island land is cursed due to all the blood shed there throughout time… Lets bring such a curse like that to Clover gentlemen? Lets bring so much darkness that the sky never shines bright again and that it rains all year round!” Echo would smile before he would place his hand down in a sort of huddle, with Zeus doing the same behind him. [break][break] Echo and Zeus would then look at Mania waiting for the male rogue to follow suit as his sign of accepting the deal. Echo wasn’t sure if Mania would go along with what he was setting out in front of him, but he did know that the temptation for power, money, and connections was hard for any rogue to pass up.
A firm grip, followed by direct eye contact between Mania and Echo told a story all unto itself. The look within Echo's golden eyes was sincere but focused as he spoke. From the combination of both those things, the rogue felt like he could at least place some level of trust in the fellow Raven. A deal? Mania would contemplate, folding his arms and shifting his weight whilst listening. It was an interesting offer he mused. Echo was definitely speaking a language that Mania could relate to. Money, power, influence? These were all things that the rogue deeply desired and the prospect of possessing those very things was dangled before him like a carrot on a stick.
"Its a risky proposition... but what do I have to lose?"
It was a brief deliberation, only requiring a few seconds of consideration given that it appeared this wasn't an offer that would remain on the table for long. Zeus would chime in, not necessarily disparaging the idea of Mania joining the Jeager family; however, Zeus's input sparked an unexpected outburst from Echo. His break in character; shouting and yelling raised some red flags for Mania. Echo was a bit wound up and on edge, but Mania wouldn't let it form the entirety of his opinion. The truth was he knew deep down that he too was a bit on the crazy side and joining the Jaegers could prove worthwhile for him down the line.
Before Mania could answer a downpour started slowly, before picking up and turning into a heavy descent of rainfall from the sable night sky. Gazing up the rogue would feel the raindrops trickle down his wet visage. Is it an omen or sign? Mania pondered momentarily as Zeus once more spoke up. Mania enjoyed the bit of poetry Zeus had added to the moment and in a way, it helped him fully arrive at a decision. Mania breathed in deeply, his hazel eyes looking over both men as they outstretched their hands in a sort of huddle-like gesture. "Heres to the eternal rain and darkness we shall bring to The Clover Kingdom gentleman~" Mania spoke, sufficing those words to be sufficient enough an answer.
The rogues hand would join the two Jaegers, a smile twisting his thin lips into antipathy - he despised hierarchy, order, and oppression.
Mania felt like the world was in his hands, waiting to be shaped in his image.
Is this a bad decision? The notion resonated like an echo across time, but now that the wheels of fate had started turning it was far too late to turn around. Theres no going back... Not now at least, a proverbial pact with the devil had been transacted and at present Mania was a Jeager. He was no longer a man with no family, for better or for worst. Lightning flashed, heralded by the sound of thunder, the ambiance surrounding fell silent. Just three men - family now, standing in the downpour, surrounded by the dead. It was terrifying but equally exciting. This was why he left The Spade Kingdom, why he sought power and why he remained a rogue still. Mania didn't know it yet, but he was in love with the darkness - staring too long into the abyss, it readily gazed back.
❝My light [break]is brighter [break]than the sun!❞
[attr="class","echotemp] As the two Jaegars and Mania stood in seemingly the middle of town, talking with the downpour beginning to pick up. Echo would smile as he listened to his fellow Eclipse Raven’s words. Mania would reply to Zeus’ poetic statement by saying "Heres to the eternal rain and darkness we shall bring to The Clover Kingdom gentleman~”. When he said this Echo would reply by saying “From this day forward I name you Mania Jaegar.” After Echo said this the trio’s ‘hand huddle’ would conclude with Echo simply removing his hand, very anticlimactically. [break][break] Echo would stop speaking as he would take his wakizashi before carefully wiping the blood from it using rainwater and one of the dead guards clothes. He would take the blade and slice the palm of his hand before going back over to Zeus and Mania before extending his bloody hand to Mania, and extending the sword towards him with the other. Echo would smile before saying “Becoming a Jaegar for outsiders has always been more than just having our name. According to a old family book my father had called the Hunter’s Law, it states a lot of things about the family. It explains that this ritual was made because back in the day our family literally had no blood ties, so saying family is a very loose term.” [break][break] Zeus would look at Echo as if to tell his cousin to speed up the story, and Echo would return his glare with a look of disregard before going back to speaking. “But anyway, a shaman or something made it so the leader of the Jaegars could start a blood connection with an outsider with this ritual. All you have to do is cut your hand like I did mine, we shake hands, blood magically combines, blah blah blah.” Echo’s face would suddenly turn into a blank serious glare aimed at Mania before saying “If you wanna back out now is the time…” Zeus would look at Echo before simply shaking his head and watching as things transpired.
Things were progressing quick Mania would muse as he pondered just how absurd his situation truly was. All within the span of a single night Mania had randomly happened upon a fellow Eclipse Raven, witness the death of several guards and property destruction, and be offered the opportunity to join Echo's family. It was hectic and unexpected, to say the least, but the rogue had a gut feeling it was meant to be. As if everything was simply a part of a bigger, much more comprehensive plan that would see him positioned closer to his ambitions.
Echo would officially brand the silver-tongued rogue with the surname Jeager. Hearing it for the first time was odd for the mercury mage, but he would get used to it soon enough he figured.
"Has quite the ring to it if I say so myself~"
Mania replied as he cupped his chin with his thumb and pointer finger. Raising a wry brow, accompanied with a sheepish grin the rogue watched echo slice his palm with the wakizashi he had not moments ago used to fell the guards who still slept dead upon the ground. Mania too was a man of panache and performance, so despite the awkwardness of it all, he appreciated how Echo still adhered to family heritage. I'm a Jeager now, definitely no turning back... Mania would take the blade that gleamed in the moonlight that filtered through the cloudless night. The rogue's eyes would look to Zeus, then subsequently Echo before he gave an affirming nod and followed suit with the custom. His blood intermingled with Echo's on the blade. A sign of a covenant of sorts Mania would muse before outstretching the hand he had cut.
"Put her there~" Mania would say, keeping his sheepish, fox-like grin as he awaited the redhead to take his hand. Zeus appeared as if he was getting impatient; though Mania did not fault him. They were literally standing over a crime scene, taking their sweet time with a family custom, but that made it all the more interesting to the rogue. If nothing else Mania would not suffer from boredom for quite a while. Especially, now that he was family with such an eccentric and ego-fixated leader. He had ambition, he had power and he had the determination to see his goals realized. For now, Mania could see himself working for Echo for a long time. Looking into the stern, golden eyes of the man he now called family only served to affirm the rogue's mental musings. He was worth following for sure. Mania would think as the night breeze carried the scent of death upon it's sails.
Post by Echo Jaegar on Mar 23, 2022 5:28:41 GMT -5
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❝My light [break]is brighter [break]than the sun!❞
[attr="class","echotemp] As Echo and Mania would take each other’s hands, a red magical aura would appear around them. Along with this red aura both of them would have their blood, and subsequently their veins begin to glow. Echo began to laugh a bit as he felt the sudden burst of mana flow through them. “This is an exchange of sorts. You need my blood to become a Jaegar, and I need your blood to make you one. And now we are brothers.” Zeus would look over at them as the glowing of the blood subsided and would say “Im glad you two are finished with your bromance however I think we should go.. the glow may have been brighter than you guys think.”
Echo would then sheath his wakizashi before saying “Yeah lets go. I honestly don’t wanna kill anybody else tonight. Mania follow us and we will take you back to the estate, and you can get settled in or whatever… but before we go Zeus come here.” Zeus would raise a brow as he approached his younger cousin and saying “Yes my Lord?” Echo would place his hand on his cousin’s shoulder and would say “I will relieve you from your duty as my guardian, and you will take your old position as guardian of the heir. Mania will take the position as guardian of the head.”
It was such a drastic change and everyone would have to adapt quickly, however Zeus still had questions before the group could head out. “But Echo you haven’t selected or birthed an heir, so I have nobody to guard.” Echo would laugh as he would say “Well then I guess you will just have to keep rolling with me huh then old pal ha. Ok now lets all go before we get caught with our pants down longer than we should.”
Echo would then take off running full speed, heading towards the exit of the town and towards the new Jaegar estate. Technically he ran so fast that he would leave Zeus and Mania far behind him, however he knew they were together and Zeus knew his way there so all would be good.
Echo took Mania's hand and red magic encircled the two - illuminating the sable night in its scarlet image. The light emitted would even cause the veins in the rogue's arm to glow as Mania watched curiously. A laugh from Echo would garner Mania's attention once more as his hazel eyes raised from his arm and focused back on the red-haired rogue he now called family.
“This is an exchange of sorts. You need my blood to become a Jaegar, and I need your blood to make you one. And now we are brothers.”
Mania would nod along whilst Echo spoke, Zeus chiming in afterward.
Im glad you two are finished with your bromance however I think we should go.. the glow may have been brighter than you guys think.”
The mercury mage did agree, they had already lingered for far too long and now with this bright light that was starting to fade more unwanted guests were assured to come. Consequently, Echo would sheathe his weapon and second Zeus's suggestion; however, before the three Jaegers would take their leave he had one final small thing to address. Mania would take the time to fetch a smoke and spark it while Echo begin to talk. Echo approached Zeus and place a steady hand upon his shoulder. Mania was adept at reading individuals, but it took no great investigative effort on his part to discern the muted fear and tension within Zeus. What has Echo done to instill such trepidation? It was a curious thing - for a man such as Zeus who Mania figured was stalwart and loyal to a fault to have apparent agitation.
]“I will relieve you from your duty as my guardian, and you will take your old position as guardian of the heir. Mania will take the position as guardian of the head."
Mania would pull the tobacco hard and exhale after Echo's revelation. He hadn't expected to ascend to such a lofty and trusted position so fast, but he had no complaints. Mania was quite skilled when it came to defensive magic and he had the utmost confidence in his abilities to protect others. Echo did not seem like the type of man one wanted to anger, Mania noted he best does well to remember that fact.
"It is an honor, your will, my hands~"
Mania spoke aloud in a musical voice. Echo would explain to Zeus that he would be sticking by his side for a little longer before taking off. It still amazed Mania how people could be so impossibly quick. He merely stood there until the faint silhouette of Echo vanished into the night. Turning his head towards Zeus Mania would shrug his shoulders confusedly before Zeus told him not to worry about it and to follow him. Mania nodded and looked up to the moon before exhaling. It appeared he threw in with a peculiarly odd family. A smile met the rogue's eyes and he would follow Zeus away from the scene of the crime and into the tenebrous dark.
