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 [right][b]Interactions:[/b] ‘Alizée’ & Layla [@Estylwen], Leon [@AtomicEmperor], Clancy [@Zombiedude101]
[code]The House on the Hill[/code][/right][hr]
[color=c6e100][i]Oh she means it. How entertaining. I've never corrupted an Apparition before.[/i][/color]

There was a flicker of that rotting green before Luca suppressed it. He kept smiling, giving Alizee's hands a gentle squeeze. It was strange. He knew he was weakening her, but to not immediately start rotting away flesh... It felt odd. [color=6B8E23]”It's alright, I can see your sincerity. You have to be loyal to [I]us[/I]... But I believe you when you say you will be. We all need someone. Just let that someone be us. I'll gladly be your friend.”[/color]

He let go of Alizee's hands. The weakness would still linger - what was decayed wouldn't immediately come back. As an apparition she could easily recover, but it would take a bit of time. It was enough to make her easier to seal.

Or to deal with, if she was able to adjoin with Layla.

Luca's eyes squinted as steam surrounded them. It was difficult to see through when his vision wasn't particularly good in the first place. His smile lessened, and his head turned towards Leon.

[quote=Leon]"If anyone dares lay a finger upon this Soul, or the Body meant for her; I will be their retribution." [/quote]

[color=6B8E23]”The body meant for her? Are you serious? Layla's more than a body. What the fuck, Leon?!”[/color]

[color=c6e100][i]He's right! She is just a vessel, like you![/i][/color]

It was a trigger for the Rot to wriggle into his mind, decaying tendrils latching onto his neural pathways and infecting them. Decay leaked out of his pores, filling the air immediately nearby him with a heavy scent of death. It triggered a pain flare-up, burning sensations clutching his limbs. His heart weakly struggled in his chest and he took a gasping breath. Push it down. Not right now. He was in control.

He took a step backwards, so there was less risk of him touching anyone. But the movement was too much, his leg buckling underneath him and sending him falling - towards both Layla and Leon. He twisted his body, grabbing onto Leon to stabilise himself before he got close enough to touch Layla. The rotting would be immediate, heavy decay crawling out of his bare hands and right onto Leon's flesh. He squeezed his eyes shut and pushed it away, reduced it to the normal level... Still too much to be touching someone. Even Leon, strong as he was. 

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He pushed himself off him, wobbling as he moved around to make sure Leon was still between him and Layla. His legs were still unstable, but he was fighting through it. His expression softened, back to the normal Luca, and he gave an almost apologetic smile towards Leon.

His gaze moved again, towards Clancy as he pushed his way in. Luca nodded slightly. He was right, but...  [color=6B8E23]”We don't have the time but... Layla's already adjoined, isn't she? She already has a difficult life. But he's right. Being stuck with something sharing your body, another will, it's difficult. It can be horrible.”[/color]

He spoke quietly, looking at Alizee, and then Layla. [color=6B8E23]”But maybe this way will be better. I understand... you're haunted by worse Apparitions. Not all of them are bad. Is this what you want? Do you want to adjoin with her?”[/color]

Even with his visible, physical weakness there was a steadiness in his gaze and a certain brightness in the smile he gave Layla. 

[color=6B8E23]”Nobody else can make this decision for you. Only you.”[/color]