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Exodus

That low-key awkward moment when you've been overthinking so much that you forgot help was an option... Yeah I think I might need a little assistance. I promise I have no abandoned this! It's just that Ma'ai is sleeping and I'm not sure how to introduce Je'Nai yet. I was considering making a third character but I don't have the brain power for that now >_< Any advice?

Exodus

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"Of course, Your Highness." Juju, now that she was able to identify the stranger elf, respectfully acknowledged the fact by bowing her head lowly to Prince Elion. "This isn't a mistake I intend on allowing to be repeated. My apologies for the disturbance I've caused" Juju sheepishly added while rubbing the back of her neck. Bringing Erebus along was supposed to prevent incidents like these. Dammit, why hadn't she just left him behind with the others? They were safer in the forest but Juju had been concerned that Erebus might wander off and get lost since he was still to young to quite grasp the concept of real danger yet; actually, one of her pets wandering off was the least of her worries. Hunters were her main concern despite her animals being harmless. Juju awkwardly coughed to clear her throat, not unsure of what to do next. The best part was now that this slip-up was witnessed by none other than a a member of the royal family itself. Which means that this left a very bad impression on her abilities to control her animals and ultimately would leave a stain on her business.

Erebus began to whine in irritation from having his head restrained so uncomfortably tight but Juju didn't think it would be wise to release the creature just yet. Although he had probably learned his lesson (for the moment), she knew it would probably look bad if she let him loose again. She got an idea, and Juju undid the ornamental sash around her waist in her decision to convert it into an impromptu lead for Erebus. The big cat sat up on command and waited patiently as Juju tied it loosely around his neck. "There" she huffed proudly to no one in particular.

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ASdfghjkl, sorry! I haven't forgotten about this, it's just that this week's been busy. I'll try to get something up during the weekend.

Exodus

Ma'ai cleaned up his space on the table -throwing away the trash and putting away his dish- before finally leaving for his tent. Ah, sleep. The angel couldn't recall the last time he'd been this eager for slumber before and was very much looking forward to the moment his head would finally hit the bed. His job was something he enjoyed but he'd be lying if he denied there being any downsides to it. These past few weeks, for example... Well, let's just say that sleeping on everything but a mattress certainly wasn't any fun. Ma'ai finally reached his sleeping quarters and found the tent in which he'd be staying. The angel undid hood hair tie, lazily stripped himself of his outerwear, and practically dropped onto his cot, happily snuggling into the blankets. Despite the time of day, he was out shortly after.

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The mage who'd caught Erebus was generous with her warning. And, to Juju's great surprise, seemed to want nothing in return for her assistant. Juju muttered a quick 'thank you' before the woman dismissed herself, only to come face to face with another angry bystander. Erebus tried tugging out of Juju's grip but the green haired hybrid held on tightly this time. "My sincerest apologies." Juju accepted the scolding without argument for three reasons; the first being that she knew she totally deserved it. The second is that she was one-hundred percent sure that even if she did point out that Erebus doesn't eat live meat and would have probably only attempted to play with the domesticated fowl, it would get her nowhere. Lastly, it took only about five seconds of direct eye contact before she was able to put a name to that sharp face. Prince Elion Farlith of the Adanon Kingdom. Just her luck.

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Trailing far behind the big cat was Juju running with all her might, her cloak nearly falling off as it hung on by nothing more than the clasp at her throat. Thanks to the other woman's magic, Juju was able to catch up with Erebus before he got to the chickens. Although, that's not to say that this incident went by entirely without consequence: nobody seemed to have been injured in the mayhem but he'd certainly caused an uproar. "Oh my goodness!" The term 'embarrassed' couldn't even begin to cover the mortification Juju felt at the moment. "I am so very sorry! Thank you for stopping him!" Juju finished her sentence with a nervous chuckle although the scarlet haze dusting her nose and cheeks probably conveyed enough. The human-elf hybrid quickly finished closing the gap between herself and Erebus, grabbing him securely by a sharp horn even though she was pretty sure whatever spell it was being used to keep him in place had that covered.

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"Yes you ma'am, that one is actually..." Erebus had lost interest soon after his mistress began speaking with the other Two Legs behind the cloth-covered wooden table. The giant feline flicked his ears around and nearly turned his head all the way back over his shoulder as the big cat took in his surroundings. He and Juju were currently in the middle of the local village's plaza and needless to say it was pretty crowded. But the big cat's sheer size was more than enough reason for people to give the animal a wide berth as the strode by. Not to say that he was completely ignored; a few children made deliberate detours to pet Erebus, which he thoroughly enjoyed and even made sure to purr extra loudly for the extra attention. One had the incentive to ruffle the beast's mane and he accidentally kicked out with a rear leg in pleasure (thankfully no one was standing behind him at the time).

The sound of a clicking tongue caught his attention and, knowing exactly what that meant, Erebus slowly rose to stand. "Alright big boy it's time to go." Juju scratched gently behind his ears before padding off to wherever it was she wanted to go to next. Erebus was quick to follow and easily kept up despite his lumbering gait. Juju pulled up the hood of her robe a bit higher, and out of pure coincidence Erebus chose to shake out his coat to rid himself of any remaining droplets still clinging to his fur. Thankfully the rain had just stopped, although that didn't mean the weather was any less cold. Erebus paused when Juju veered to the side, yet another seller's stand grabbing the woman's attention. He knew the drill by now so without further ado he promptly dropped to the floor, effectively ignoring the puddles beneath and around him. That's when something else caught his attention: clucking. It was music to his ears.

Erebus crouched and peeked beneath the tent's flaps. Aha! Not too far away, he was able to spot the source of aforementioned noises being carted around in a wagon. They were packed in crates and stacked up like pre-packed meals. Had Juju noticed the stupid little birds in the distance then maybe she would have been able to stop her pet and direct his attention elsewhere. Unfortunately for her she didn't, and that was all it took. Erebus lunged, bolting out from beneath the awning and heading straight for the peddler. From behind, "Stop him!" The crowd screamed and split as everyone scrambled in all sorts of directions to get out of Erebus' way.

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Ma'ai resumed tending to his meal when Anuriel granted him permission to stay, although he wasn't so blind as to miss the lingering tension between the two demons. Damien's offer was generous indeed but not something he'd allow himself to indulge in. While both races were supposed to be on friendlier -if not neutral- terms, Ma'ai couldn't bring himself to surround himself with the enemy on a constant basis. Especially during one of his most vulnerable moments. "Thank you but I do believe I've already been assigned a sleeping quarter." Upon specific request and persistent pleading, Ma'ai had been given bunking in a tent with other angels and well away from demons. Ma'ai finished the last of his chowder and stood up to dismiss himself. "Thank you both for your company, it was a pleasure meeting you. Perhaps we'll see each other again soon?" All pointless formalities, of course they'd likely be seeing each other again soon considering how condensed and mixed the populations were here in camp.

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