[center][hr][img]https://i.imgur.com/zGDBwfS.png[/img][img]https://i.imgur.com/cxJGiFq.png[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/7Sn15va.png[/img][hr][/center] [quote=Gaymond]"We should check it out, Mr. Liao."[/quote] [color=red]"We [i]should[/i], but do-" [i]-n't go in headfirst.[/i][/color] The thought finished in Justin's head as Raymond lept upon his stone and then flew off. Whew. The guy was probably twice Justin's age but didn't learn the same lessons that Justin learned about not rushing in headfirst or acting without thinking. Especially given how he was just as big of a threat to the manor as the witch cult... who have pulled out. He was hoping that they didn't, by chance, leave with what they came for because he had a strong suspicion that was gonna [i]bite[/i] them in the ass down the line. That was later, though, they had to stop whatever being that was causing all of this chaos from knocking over the place. [quote=Shane Train Vanburen][colour=SteelBlue]"It's coming from out the front!"[/colour][/quote] Justin nodded his head at Shane as he floated upwards a few feet... that mitigated the effects of the constant shaking, but he thought that maybe it'd be best if they didn't stay in the mansion if, whatever that was, is trying to knock the place over. Justin floated towards the nearest window but was immediately assaulted by the powerful winds. It fed the flames that engulfed the boy, but this was the first time that Justin ever flew in a fucking hurricane. It wasn't knocking him around or anything, it just took a bit more focus to actually [i]throw[/i] himself - not move - to where he needs to go. He flew around towards the front and noticed the grotesque freak standing right in the open... It was a definite trap, one that Justin was smart enough not to charge headfirst into. He stood on the roof of the manor and pulled out his steel balls... and realized that he [i]definitely[/i] would not be able to get one to her for a variety of reasons that aren't worth going over. The wind let up a bit as the other two approached, Justin watched as Raymond threw a stone at the being and she just stood there and raised her hand in the way. When the rock approached her, the stone shattered into tiny pebbles and flew in all directions... except in any direction that would hit her. Justin aimed a steel ball to arc and hit her in the face... however, her three faces laughed. It was almost like her voice was being carried further and further by the wind. An orange bolt of lightning came from the sky and struck her. Justin instinctively shielded his face... that was not something he wanted to see up close. When the flash faded... she was gone and everything she did stopped. ... So she must have been a distraction? Maybe they [i]did[/i] leave with what they came for. He hoped not, but if so he had to weigh the good and the bad of the situation. Justin hopped off the rooftop and used his telekinesis to slow his descent as he touched the ground. The first thing he did was check to see if his Juul was still working... and then he took an inhale. They had to prioritize their curse over the monetary loss. [hr] Penelope almost broke out [i]laughing[/i] when those rich chucklefucks went right back into their secret hole in one attack! She had to worry about Samantha and hope that she survived, but if not there would be [i]hell[/i] to pay. Penelope grit her teeth as she and Daniel ceased the attack... it was likely that they would lick their wounds, regroup, and counterattack so they should [i]probably[/i] get the hell out of here. Especially if that damn Horned God was nowhere near here. Penelope glanced over her shoulder and Thea had healed Samantha and Penelope exhaled... ... However, a purple portal appeared and she saw Morgana and the others on the other side. "We gotta go!" Tegan shouted. "Did you get the God?!" Penelope asked as she ran over. "No, just get in!" The remaining Wiccans ran inside and the portal closed behind them. [center][hr][img]https://i.imgur.com/zGDBwfS.png[/img][img]https://i.imgur.com/cxJGiFq.png[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/iasHidX.png[/img][img]https://i.imgur.com/DP7VoTG.png[/img] [hr][/center] After everything was said and done and the dust [i]finally[/i] settled, the Vanburens and the two "Experts" returned to the dining room... as destroyed as it was, it was the only place for the Vanburens to meet for occasions like this. Justin had sauntered into the room with the Juul in his mouth - but quickly put it away out of respect for these rich people. Originally, he looked like a professional looking for his first job interview, but his outfit was soaked and ruined - and his mom was going to [i]kill[/i] him (but he was gonna omit that). At this point, he wanted to get the hell out of this town, but he had a job to do. His name wouldn't be Justin if he just gave up at the first opportunity. Justin raised a hand in the air and tried to unflip the table that Daniel flipped over - but it was still a little wet. So he shook his head and looked at the entire Vanburen family, all their faces and eyes that were telling him to be the solution to their problem. When in actuality, Justin had problems of his own to sort out and he was looking for help from [i]them[/i]. [color=red]"So, um, that was..." [i]Crazy, weird, insane, nonsensical, stupid,[/i] "... A little unexpected but I think we can get back on track, yeah?"[/color] Justin awkwardly smiled, but he figured that he should get right into it as that smile faded. He put both of his hands up as he said, [color=red]"Allow me to properly introduce myself: I am Justin Liao - the real one, in fact - and it is great to meet you all."[/color] Justin started as he placed a hand on his chest. [color=red]"Now, I'm [i]not[/i] gonna waste your time here and condescend on you all like you don't know what magic is or anything like that - just, um, ask if you are lost about something."[/color] Justin paused for a second to compose himself and not let a hint of being nervous shine through. He was wondering how people like his family of capable of nerves of steel... it was probably just an acquired skill. He sighed as he continued. [color=red]"Ozz has filled me in with your problem and the [i]best[/i] way to solve it is to find the person that cursed you... who I believe might be a Blue Adept or an Apparition,"[/color] He started, [color=red]"Do any of you have like any enemies or something that would do this to you...?"[/color] He trailed off, as there was an awkwardness in his voice as there was something that he wanted to say. [color=coral]"... There's the Harrisburgs,"[/color] The tall girl with the deep voice piped up as she glanced at Ezra, the leader of the Vanburens from what Justin could tell, rather nervously. [color=red]"Cool,"[/color] Justin started, [color=red]"... [i]Who are they?[/i]"[/color] [color=coral]"They're longtime rivals of our family... their dad and our dad didn't get along, but..."[/color] Sabrina looked around as she tapped the table with her fingertips. [color=coral]"I don't think they would do [i]this.[/i]"[/color] [color=red]"Sounds like they'd do something worse... and that's the thing that gets me about this whole thing," [/color] Justin started, [color=red]"It sounds like somebody wants to keep you away or something... or they want you to be somewhere."[/color] Justin looked around the room for reactions before he sighed again. [color=red]"... Nonetheless, I'm here to help you with everything you need help with,"[/color] Justin explained, [color=red]"Before I came to Araminta, I did some research on the supernatural scene. There are rumors of a cult out in the woods... who I believe came to us first. Rumors of vampires stalking the night... and a mysterious ghostly black dog with red eyes... who I will tell you, from experience, you want nothing to do with."[/color] He sighed. [color=red]"So does anyone have a lead or even an idea as to where this curse came from so I can look into it?"[/color]