[center][img]http://txt-dynamic.cdn.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjgwLmU2MTcwYS5TMkVuYjNKaElGVnBiR2xqLjMA/chinese-rocks-free.regular.png[/img] [img]https://fontmeme.com/permalink/180217/49c1af021f04552d1eaf7fe77ccd1259.png[/img] [img]https://fontmeme.com/permalink/180208/248db2e1e1a75cc3f203b301e1ace223.png[/img] [img]https://fontmeme.com/permalink/180217/49c1af021f04552d1eaf7fe77ccd1259.png[/img] [url=https://fontmeme.com/celtic-fonts/][img]https://fontmeme.com/permalink/180207/29b2504596431450f5ff6fd90a048fae.png[/img][/url][/center] [hr] Ka'ora say up above watching and studying each member of the group. At first it being silent, her son spoke up, introducing himself. She was so incredibly thankful to have him along, she knew at least one person in the group would always, ALWAYS have her back and that's something she needed not knowing most of the group to well. The next person to introduce themselves was Lachdonon, it pained her to see him, not because she hated him or was upset with him, but because he reminded her of Eurika. The relationship they had, it made Lach and honorary member of her family. He too was someone she could trust to have her back, not to the same degree as Ethan, but she loved him like a son. She rolled her eyes at his remark, she winked at him to thank him for joking, hopefully it was helping lighten the mood. The rest began to follow suit, introducing themselves one by one. They were all so different and...angsty wasnt the word she wanted to use, but the only thing that came to mind. Chuckling as each person said their name, most of them didn't seem as sassy as they were coming off so that was good. There was however something that worried her, one being that Sammael, the light chosen choose to call out his twin sister she was assuming, and two that the she was unfamiliar with the death chosen. She had only met her maybe and handful of times, and she was familiar with the previous death chosen, they weren't the best of pals, but she trusted him. She wasn't going to assume anything or distrust anyone, but she couldn't be sure. Making a mental note, as the water chosen was the last to introduce themselves, she cleared her throat and stretched again [color=FF1F00]"Alrighty well, thank you for sharing, you didn't have to but thats a step in the right direction. I dont want to come off as overly happy or trying to form an instant bond, i just need you all to understand the importance of us all being a unit. But enough of the dramtic talk, its nice to meet you all, lets just enjoy this down time, we'll have to get moving soon enough"[/color] Iarzu dropped to all fours and Ka'ora hopped off. Putting her hand on lips, she thought for a moment, her other hand crossed over herself. Looking over to Ethan and Lach, she motioned for them to come over to her. Ethan had been carefully watching the others. Lach going after him was a given, he probably had the same idea Ethan had when he stepped up. While Ethan didn't consider Lach to be family on the same level that Ka'ora did, he was still certainly someone he looked up to on some level. Frankly, anyone that his sister had respected had a very easy in as far as that went. Sure, him being around reminded him of Eurika, and that wasn't exactly pleasant...but it wasn't something he could blame Lach for. Sammael's quickness to draw fire to his own sister rubbed Ethan the wrong way. They were family, and yet he seemed to be more than happy to hurt her... That reason alone was enough for Ethan to doubt the light chosen's words. He could almost understand if he was cautioning the others for their sake, but it almost felt like Sam took pleasure in it. It was then that he made the decision to confront Esmeray about it personally, though that would have to come later. Before Ethan even knew it, everyone had finished their introductions and Kaora had essentially allowed everyone to speak amongst themselves. Once she waved both him and Lach to her, he quickly made his way there, curious as to what she may need. Lach glanced over to Vita as she introduced herself...He smiled, despite everything that had happened in the last few months, she still is one of the most happy and honsestly kind people he knew. She already had helped him so much in these last six months. When Amathea then spoke up, commenting on how she could see how Ka'ora would be constantly kicking his ass. He shrugged and lowered his head in acceptance of that statement witth a smirk.[color=8F5608] "Sounds about right Thea." [/color]As she automatically shortened his name, he did the same for her. He did whisper under his breath... [color=8F5608][i]"Eurika was better at that though..."[/i][/color] he said fondly, remembering the girl with a 'shocking' attitude. A mental image of her rolling her eyes at his horrible pun, popped into mind, bringing a smile to his lips. His hand reaching in a pouch on his hip, his fingers running over a silk ribbon. As Samael spoke up, and introduced his sister, Lachdonon gave the guy a glare of his own. He wanted to smack the guy right then and there. He seemed to enjoy throwing his sister under the bus. In light of what happened and the rumors that ran rampant in the city. He was always taught to protect his own younger sisters. It was a role/duty of the older brother to do so. It was clear neither liked each other as she spoke up it just seemed to confirm it with her look to him. He closed his eyes and focused on the ground just under Sammeal. Even from here he could tell the dirt below him was loose, filled with gravel and dirt. Using his foot, he sharply shifted his right foot from left to right. A movement so lokey it was meant to be hidden unless you were looking for it. The gravel under Sammeal suddenly shifted. To everyone else...it would look like Sammeal just did the splits on his own accord. Lachdonon would only have a slight michivious smirk on his face. Though in his oppinion...he got off way to easy. He glanced over at Ruby as she spoke up, he knew of her... abeit the fact that being the previous chosen's child was rare...two of them in the same generation was unheardof. Though he never got around to really talk to her. She did seem really shy though. Perhaps he could change that with this trip. Lach glanced over at Ka'ora as she motioned him to come over, as well as Ethan. He had almost a spring to his step as he lept off the rock and over to her. Coming to a stop next to Ethan he folded his hands behind his head at the base of his skull.[color=8F5608] "What's up Ma?" [/color]he asked. Ma being what he called her ever since he and Eurika got close... She looked towards the forest stuck in her thining pose, Iarzu came to sit next to her curling up and poofing into his small form. Ka'ora covered her mouth covertly, speaking low so only Ethan and Lach could hear [color=FF1F00]"I want to ask you guys about this group, this is your generation of chosen, so im sure you guys have all met more then i've met them. I need to know who we need to keep an eye on, who i can especially trust"[/color] she looked up towards the other scattered chosen [color=FF1F00]"I just want to make sure this mission runs smoothly."[/color] She looked over to Esmeray "and my last question is, how well do you know her. I'm never going to judge a book by its cover, but i want to make sure i can trust her to have our backs, or if we turn the other way, she'll kill us just like all the rumors are saying she did her master. I knew that man, he wouldn't have died easy, so i already dont believe them, but i want insight from both of you because i trust you two with my soul" she looked at the both of them letting them decide who would speak first. Lach lowered his hands to his hips as he twisted his lips to the side of his face as he thought about her questions. He then said softly. [color=8F5608]"Jonah is odd and likes to keep to himself. but he will work with us if he had to. Vita needs to be watched over, she's not much of a fighter, and tends to freak out during battles. But she wont shirk away. We do work well together."[/color] He glanced over at Esmeray and added as he looked back to Ka'ora.[color=8F5608] "I am sure Esmeray is not the murderer. I've talked with her before, and in that encounter there is no way a girl like that could kill six people in cold blood." [/color] He slapped Ethan in the shoulder. [color=8F5608]"We gotta watch out for this kid though. Surrounded by all these beautiful girls...he's sure to knock them dead." [/color]He said with a warm smile. Ethan glared daggers at Lach the second his hand made contact with his shoulder. It wasn't that he had too much issue with physical contact, but he had essentially predicted the words that came next. He decided not to dignify Lach's encouragement with a verbal response, instead looking back at Ka'ora. "I don't really know most of the others too well. I mean, I've run into some of them a few times...just haven't had much reason." He said as his eyes roamed around to each of them. "Other than Esmeray, back when..." Ethan cut himself short instead of revisiting that whole event. [color=31D0D6]"I trust her."[/color] He said with an affirmative nod, not bothering to look to Sammael. [color=31D0D6]"That one though...anyone that would try and turn everyone against their own sibling...and so easily. I don't like it."[/color] Lachdonon simply nodded at his last comment about Sammeal.[color=8F5608] "I agree wholeheartedly." [/color] Ka'ora shook her head in agreeance pacing back and foward thinking about what was said [color=FF1F00]"Okay, good, i trust you two are telling me the absolute truth, so ill act as ive been told. If this is the case about Sammael, then Ethan i want you to watch him and Es, make sure nothing fishing happens between them"[/color] she walked close to run her hand through Ethans hair [color=FF1F00]"and lighten up kid, we got bigger things to focus on, like makin sure we get back home, yeah"[/color] she grabbed the back of his head [color=FF1F00]"I wanna talk to Lach for a second okay, wanna grab some food for me? Maybe take some over to Es, eh?"[/color] she smiled and hoped that he would at least try for her. Ethan clammed up a bit at Ka'ora's suggestion. It wasn't-he didn't-why would he...Nope, not happening. He didn't even know Esmeray, nor did he have all that much interest just yet. She seemed cool and everything, but...wait, why was he even trying to justify all that in his head? He didn't care really. He retrieved a bowl of whatever was on the fire and sat by himself. Maybe he was being childish about the whole thing. He had no reason to think his mother was trying to set him up or anything, she probably just trying to make him have Esmeray feel a bit less alone...yeah, well he was definitely being an idiot. Without even taking a moment to eat, he stood back up and grabbed another bowl and brought Esmeray one too. [color=31D0D6]"You should probably eat too. It's probably pretty draining to have to deal with someone like him your whole life."[/color] Ethan said, subtly nodding towards her brother. After Ethan walked away. He felt slightly jealous that he got that job. Esmeray was a pretty girl. Kind as well. He shrugged the thought off... Didnt mean he couldn't get to know her more either. He glanced back to Ka'ora and asked,[color=8F5608] "So what did you want to talk to me about?" [/color] Around this time Mia came back to the camp, a large rodent in her jaws. She walked over to Lach and Ka'ora with an air of pride around her for catching something so quickly. She then came to a stop next to Ka'ora and dropped the rodent while leaning agianst her leg. Despite the natural deposition between lighting and earth, Mia had grown quite fond of the of the lady...her daughter as well. Mostly because of all the times she shocked Lach. Ka'ora bent down and pet the fox, Iarzu stirring and playfulyl tackling the fox, wanting to play fight. Standing, Ka'ora grabbed Lachdonon's shoulder and smiled [color=FF1F00]"I'm sorry i havent been able to come see and check on you as of recent, i've had a lot to deal with but how are you doing? You need a haircut you know that, just cause we're going through some grief doesn't mean we shouldn't take care of ourselves, i have one eye for christsake and i still look after my hair, what's your excuse huh?"[/color] she laughed, sighing and getting serious. Lachdonon smiled as she pointed out his hair. Running his hand through it he shrugged. [color=8F5608] Oh come on... the girls love the thick hair. Makes me look dashing...[/color] he said with a smirk. It vanished when he noticed her getting serious. Mia pushed her head into Ka'ora's hand enjoying the feeling untill she was rudely interupted by Iarzu who tackled her. She shrugged him off and tried to ignore him, as he attacked her again and again. Finally turning on him and tackling him. The two rolling away in their mock fight [color=FF1F00]"I need two things from you, and i need more then just your word Lach"[/color] she looked down into his eyes and exerted how serious she was through her aura. [color=FF1F00]"I need you to watch over the healer girl, thats something i wont ask to make a God Agreement Contract for. Promise me you will look after this group and lead them back, even it kills you, not just this one time either, everytime we go out. Not only that, but more specifically i need you to watch over Ethan if anything happens to me, and to make sure everyone else is safe if something big comes, before jumping back to foolishly help me, are we in agreeance?"[/color] she took took her finger and etched her gods seal on her hand using lightning [color=FF1F00]"blood agreeance..."[/color] she stared seriously at him through one eye. Protecting Vita was simple, he already planned on doing that, he could never let her get hurt. But as soon as she started to say for him to lead the group back he started to shake his head, but she didn't give him an inch to say anything as she pushed on...adding more and more, to his promise. Ethan he understood, and already had givin himself that promise...believing that was what Eurika would have wanted him to do. She even started to make a God Agreement Contract with him. He shook his head and held up his hand to stop her. [color=8F5608] "Why are you saying this? You already know I will protect Ethan. You also know he wont listen to me, and why would the others? What are you expecting?[/color] [color=FF1F00]"Im expecting you to lead this group when i cant, you are apart of their generation, you are the oldest and you are the only person i can trust with this Lach. Between me and you, me being alive is a mistake, and i think whatever killed the other Vet Chosen, would have killed me if I wasn't the only remaining Lightning Chosen. That puts a target on my back, this is why i need you to make this agreement, Im not asking you as Eurika's mother, or Ethan's Mother, or even a friend Lach, I'm asking as a Chosen, so will you? For me?"[/color] she pushed her hand out and let it hang in front of him [color=FF1F00]"If im asking to much tell me...but this is what I am asking of you from the bottom of my heart."[/color] Lach's eyes never left Ka'ora's as she explained. He sighed and was silent for a moment. He didn't like it. But he couldn't just say no. He knew she wouldn't ask so much of him if she didn't believe in him. He bend down, shoving his hand effortlessly through the ground and pulling a sharp rock he just created with his movement. Standing up once again he paused to look at her, her hand outstretched to him ready to seal the agreement. He didnt' look as he took the rock and carved the seal of his goddess into his palm. [color=8F5608]"Thats unfair... you know I can't resist a plea from a lady." [/color] He said half jokeningly. Dropping the rock he reached out with his sealed hand and took hers.[color=8F5608] "By way of seal, gods hear our agreement and etche it in stone"[/color] [color=FF1F00]"By way of seal, gods hear our agreement and etche it in stone"[/color] Ka'ora made sure no one was looking as their hands glowed dimly and disappeared just as fast as it appeared. She let go and sighed [color=FF1F00]"sorry for making it a big one, but i needed it for my concious, you're free, im gunna take the rest of the break looking at the map and making sure about our path, have fun"[/color] she glared at him jokingly [color=FF1F00]"just not to much fun..."[/color] she smiled and turned on her heels, sitting against a tree and Iarzu coming to sit in her lap and look at the map with her. Lachdonon nodded, showing he understood where she was coming from. Only to smirk when she told him not to have too much fun.[color=8F5608] "Cant promise I wont." [/color]He added as he glanced over to his familiar. Mia came back and before picking up her rodent she said [color=f7941d]"That's right run away! That'll teach you to try and mess with me!"[/color] She said as she walked away, slightly panting. Clearly taking it as a win in her eyes. He went over to the pot and grabbed himself a bowl as well. Looking to everyone in the group. His eyes settled on the two girls he didn't know very much. Amathea and Ruby. He then asked[color=8F5608] "So...Amathea and Ruby right? This your first time outside of the walls?"[/color] Mia plopped down next to him and started eating her hard earned dinner. Not caring what the others might think.