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Lexus Dominiel was nodding along with Himitsu's sudden declaration that they were a religious band, united in their devotion, up until she said the name 'Beyonce', at which point Lexus Dominiel couldn't help but clench its fists in fury and indignation. [color=a187be][i]How could Priestess Himitsu refer to any other than December as the 'One True God'?[/i][/color] Lexus Dominiel had to keep reminding itself that this was a ruse, and that, as a goddess and a priestess, Himitsu out-ranked Lexus Dominiel. Still, Lexus Dominiel wondered if December would smite down Himitsu for her insolence. Then Lexus Dominiel began to sense a form of magic emanating from Lady Danielle, wondering if Danielle was going to use her mind-controlling magic in the first place, why did Himitsu even have to say such a thing?

They passed through the gates while the guards were still in a trance, though Lexus Dominiel's urge to smite Himitsu was slowly rising.

[quote=@IceHeart][color=fff79a]"Please, just don't try something like that again, I nearly had a heart attack."[/color][/quote]

As Danielle chided Himitsu, Lexus Dominiel's fury began to subside. [color=a187be][i]It was a mistake, an error in judgment, and Lady December will forgive,[/i][/color] Lexus Dominiel thought to itself. At that point, Lexus Dominiel's attention was drawn toward December.

[quote=@BurningDaisies]December turned to Lexus Dominiel. Her eyes were clear and held a thoughtful gleam, while her thin brows were knitted together pensively. 
[color=CCCCFF]"Lexus?"[/color] She unhooked her necklace and offered it to her servant. A smooth, black river stone etched with symbols of arcane power hung from it. [color=CCCCFF]"Could you take Akena with you to the temple?"[/color]
[color=CCCCFF]"She is always vulnerable immediately after manifesting, and where I'm going next isn't a safe place for her. I believe it would be better if she stays with you for now."[/color] She pinned Lexus with a urging stare. [color=CCCCFF]"Protect her."[/color][/quote]

Lexus Dominiel offered both its hands to accept its mission with solemnity. While angels were a perfect creation, they had no choice but to obey the Creator. Mortals on the other hand, were imperfect, but had free will. Thus, their [i]choice[/i] to obey their creator was more beloved to their creator than an angel's unquestioning obedience. If a mortal chose to obey December, they were higher even, than angels. If a mortal chose to disobey December, they were accursed, and far beneath all of creation, worthy of eternal damnation. Akena, who Lexus Dominiel recalled from their time in the previous world, was December's mortal prophetess and friend, while Lexus Dominiel was merely a servant. Though Lexus Dominiel was December's first creation and perfect in a naive, theoretical sense, Akena was December's final creation, ultimate and complete, nuanced and subtle, capable of free will, like the gods themselves.

[color=a187be]"I will protect her with every fiber of my being,"[/color] Lexus Dominiel declared. Upon hearing that December wished to go to the Mage's Guild, rather than find lodging, Lexus Dominiel asked, [color=a187be]"Shall I follow you to ascertain your place of lodging first, or shall I head straight to the temple until I am summoned?"[/color]