[IC] The Light In The Darkness

[Slypheed]

Earlier
"Well isn't that why the Kitsune is here? To help find a way to eventually stop the darkness? Maybe even cure its effects?" Sakura said to Anders "I will also gladly come to this meeting, while I may not be of any use if the demon is to stay in this kingdom, I would still be able to recommend individuals I know that would be able to help." She said, then bowed "Sorry, but I will have to get your name at the meeting as I need to find that Kitsune. As well as keep to a promise I made before entering this courthouse" She said, looking over to Caroline, who looked like she was about to explode from the anticipation building up inside her. "And I better go make sure that promise if fulfilled first" And walked over to Caroline.

Current
With Caroline enjoying some nice Grapefruit, Sakura went off to find the Kitsune. And after some time, she finally found him, talking to a girl, a relatively young one too. She sighed and approached the two. Knowing her and a 6 foot woman approaching would catch both of their attentions, she stopped a few feet from them and began introductions "I am Sakura Kirei" She said with a bow, then turned to Caroline, who seemed to enjoying her grapefruit a little too much "And this is Caroline, she is an Anima who loves grapefruits as much as two people love each other" Caroline blushed and bowed, her teeth holding the grapefruit securely. Sakura smiled "May I have the honors of knowing the names of you two?" she said as her eye went back and forth between the too.

[Cartwright]

Ansen kept walking but glanced over his shoulder at Jason as he walked, reading the man's physical hints and taking everything he could to heart. The walk was long and it felt uneasy, having two people who didn't necessarily agree with each other, and he didn't blame him, but it was a hazard in the future. If they're coming with me in this journey we'll have to squash this problem like a bug... The circle guardian thought, his eyes trailing ahead before he spoke. "Jason when we reach the castle I need to speak to you, there's something you need to understand while you are with me and the lady who volunteered to take you in." He said, there was no hint of his typical laid back tone this time, it was only because Jason's current mindset could endanger a lot of people, specifically the Cianid and the Erolyte.

Upon returning to the town he could almost feel the eyes bearing down at them with a variety of emotions drifting around in their surroundings. With the word of Jason's presence going out he wasn't surprised that people were either curious of very concerned, one thing was for sure: They were afraid of a the half-demon and some hated them, but it was a consolation to have an armed circle member escorting him. It wasn't long until the castle was in sight, that was when the circle guardian turned to face Jason and motioned him to follow, stepping off to the side near the gate. "You two royal individuals can go inside, I need to speak to Jason."

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Inside the castle, Feress was looming over a loaf of bread when he heard a voice speak up from behind. On a typical day it would make him jump and twirl to face the owner of such a voice, but suspecting greetings from newer members the kitsune was more prepared even though he did flinch from the encounter. Turning around to see the Erolyte known as Sakura and her comrade known as Caroline he nodded and returned a slight bow to the two, holding it for a moment, then straightening himself as he spoke once again. "I've heard great things about you, Sakura... Perhaps it's because I have fox-like ears that can eavesdrop on the humans but... Never the less!" He nodded with a big smirk to both the individuals and continued. "I am Feress, a researcher who has been around the circle for quite awhile. We could always go into titles and what-not but.... It seems my title has been drifting around this human kingdom for quite awhile. It is a great privilege to have you two here."

[SnowAngel]

Arya and Lyari nodded towards the beastman and walked up the stairs of the castle. Arya looked back at Jason wondering what it was Ansen had to say to him, only to be grabbed by her arm by the elf and dragged towards the castle. Once inside the castle, he tightened his grip on her arm and faced her, throwing her a glare that was filled with concern, annoying, anger and... jealousy?
"Let go of me." Arya said firmly. "What's gotten in to you all of a sudden" She tried to free herself from his grip.
"I could ask you the same thing. What are you doing, hanging around that demon." He tightened his grip.
"I can still choose who I interact with Lyari. Now let go of me!" She looked at him with anger.
The elf sighed and let go of her. "Just be careful Ary. I don't want you i harms way. I don't trust that demon."
"But I do, and remember, I can take care of myself remember? But thanks for your concern." She smiled at him and hugging him. Lyari holded her tight to his chest not wanting to let her go, but the princess pulled away to fast for him. "Now, lets go find the other circle members okay?" she said cheerfully taking his arms and walking of.
After some time they heard people talking. They followed the sounds and saw the Erolyte and her friend standing there talking to a fox and a young girl.

[JessieTargaryen]

"You wanted to speak with me?" Jason said. Trying to sound as polite as he could. He was wondering what the heck the beastman wanted to talk about. He wanted to get into that meeting seeing as that meeting meant a chance at actually getting out of this stupid place and on to where he could make a difference. Actually be able to help somebody and possibly take his revenge on his father

[XxLyraxX]

Will quietly made his way out of the courthouse, pulling his cowl back over his head to mask his features. He followed silently behind the others, his footsteps silent on the ground. He slipped inside the castle and began making his way to the meeting place. He slipped inside and instead of sitting, took up a post in the corner, leaning back against the wall as he observed the room underneath his cowl which he then flipped back, revealing his face.

[Cartwright]

Ansen nodded in response to Jason's question and stopped to face the half-demon when they are alone. "Jason seeing how you act in court, how the passiveness in you has dwindled and had transitioned to aggression is what I want to talk to you about... I understand your situation at hand, but you have to understand one thing my friend." He paused for a moment then placed his hands on the teenager's shoulders, peering into his eyes as he continued to speak. "They act the way they do towards you because of a reason, and not all of it is because of some hatred or desire to see you dead. These people have had nothing but pain from the demons and you of all people know that... But I can see you breaking that cycle, you being the one who can say that isn't you... That isn't the case, though. Before you shoot straight to your segregation and your identity as a half-demon remember this; some of your actions can trigger the responses you're getting from the people." It was then the guardian broke away from Jason and crossed his arms to speak in a more audible tone so it was easier for the young one to listen to him. "One wrong action could have you, me, and the young lady who stood up to you put to death by the Templars, and I did would not have stood up for you if I knew damn well you were one of 'those demons' that harm people." He nodded afterwards with a confident smile, a smile that faded seconds later when he shot a rather serious question to the boy. "There are reasons one becomes a demon, he did something to sentence him to the life of damnation.. If you feel comfortable, I would like to ask what you've done? If you think over it, take that memory and push it to the side... You have a second chance, boy. Use it well."

[JessieTargaryen]

"This is not the demon. This is the human with the side effects of the father being a demon Lord. The demon, that is the monster my father created. You do not want to meet him. Me and him are one right now. Half-human, half-demon. That monster will emerge soon enough to wreck havoc upon my enemies, and my father shall perish by the blade. As for second chances, I need none. The path I walk is the one I choose. But I will contain myself. For that you have my word." The boy says before walking inside, letting his armor appear around him, save for the helmet.

[deadpixel101]

Elaine followed suite after Feress and sat next to him, she planned on waiting for him to eat first, she would then follow suit and eat as well. Much to her surprise, a voice interrupted the meal to be, the small girl said nothing and simply watched as the mysterious women introduced herself and her partner. Elaine was n't sure exactly what to say, this person seemed like they could be...quite professional, and Elaine was anything but. Instead of perhaps embarrassing herself, or even annoying someone, she would wait until she was referred to, and conveniently, that allowed for some eating time, As stealth -fully as Elaine could manage, she began to devour the helpless piece of bread.

[Cartwright]

"Ah yes Jason.. But there is always a reason that demon was put inside you." Ansen said, smiling and patting the boy on the shoulder before walking past him into the castle. "I hope your armor isn't just for show, because whether you like it or not you're coming with us to face off with the darkness."

Entering the castle the circle guardian went to the main hall and stopped to survey the area. Almost everyone was here, along with a extra few more volunteers which he didn't mind. He saw the young one close to Feress and the table and raised an eyebrow when he took a mental guess at her name. The cianid ignored that complication, putting his trust in the Kitsune for whatever comes their way. "Well Jason, there's food on the table, that Kitsune over there is Feress... He may be the one whom you should speak to if you have any questions."

((We need a slyph post before Feress can make a response))

[SnowAngel]

Arya walked in followed by Lyari. She looked at everyone smiling and sawthe girl and the fox eating. She chuckled seeing the girl devour her piece of bread. "I see you helped youself to the food already. I hope you like it. You should try some deer meat, it was shot just this morning by the finest hunters." She laughed and then introduced herself. "Welcome, my name is Arya Soryn. Its a pleasure to meet you." She bowed slightly and then poked Lyari with her elbow.

"Awwch." He said silently rubbing his side. "I'm Lyari Talandren. A friend of the princess." He looked at them and nodded. "You are from the circle right?" He then poked Arya back making her jump, knowing she was ticklish. He smiled hearing her sqeak a little.

[JessieTargaryen]

Jason looked around the circle, he saw Arya jump as her friend poked her. He grinned slightly at that. It was pretty funny to him. The boy walled over to the foods and looked it over. Then got a pretty large piece of deer meat and devoured that. He hadn't eaten in a day or two. He was starving. He enjoyed meat, another side from his demonic past. That and he had a few pointed teeth that came with being a demon. Helped eat meat.

[XxLyraxX]

Will saw more people come into the room and crowd at the table. Feeling his own stomach rumble he smiled and stepped forward, seemingly appearing out of the shadows. He crossed over to the table on silent feet and snagged an apple and a piece of bread before he stepped back into his shadowed corner, leaning back against the wall as he munched his apple, eyes scanning the room with a curious gaze.

[Slypheed]

"I have heard about you too" Sakura said, looking at Feress "You've made quite the name for yourself, I've heard your name spoken a few times in the capitol." She said, referring to Korinem. Her attention turned to the little girl, and she approached her, and bent forwards to be at eye level of the girl "And who might you be?" Sakura asked in a much sweeter voice. She noted the long ears of the girl, possibly half elf at the least. This girl would be intriguing nonetheless.

[deadpixel101]

Dusk entered the room with some sense of familiarity, he had been here once before, and he was used to meeting new people. He looked from face to face, not announcing himself as most where already getting introduced, and he would just be interrupting. "Alright...time to follow suit..." he whispered to himself and began walking out to greet one of the many new companions her just now gained. "Good evening" he said offering a hand to the figure. The mysterious man back in the corner who seemed content with the apple he had. "You look like a kindred spirit, I go by Dusk, it's nice to meet you" he mask shifted to give a smile, if he could offer up some expression which seemed less automatic, he would.

Elaine stopped mid bite to acknowledge the woman who had turned her attention. She swallowed back her food, trying to make it seem less exaggerated then it was, she then starred at the woman for a long half a second and blinked. "Uhm, My name is Elaine..." she gave a sideways glance to Feress, "I am Mr.Far-ess' new assistant." she wasn't sure if what she was saying could technically be considered a lie, so she ignored it and didn't let it weigh on her conscience. "I will be joining the circle on their travel." She said it all as formally as possible, and finished of with patting some dust from her cloak. She noted how the woman's tone changed when she spoke to her, she didn't hate it exactly but it bugged her only the tiniest bit. "It is very nice to meet you M'am " Elaine bowed her head slightly, and looked to woman, she didn't know what to expect in response, perhaps they would feel offended...people sometimes thought Elaine was making fun of them when she was trying her best. She never understood why though...

[Cartwright]

Feress nodded, trailing his eyes to the floor as his right hand reached around to rub the back of his neck while he spoke, the scratching causing his cloak to shift around a bit. "I guess my name is floating around... Someone had to stand up and give it a shot, right?" The kitsune replied, looking back up with a smile when the conversation shifted towards Elaine. It seemed the group was very welcoming to one another, he needed such a group in order to have them come together as the travelers they will be. Taking note of those who had entered the Kitsune looked over his old partner and nodded, his tail doing a slow sway of confidence with his decision.

Ansen glanced over at Feress when he spotted the Kitsune nodding at him, returning a nod and a big smirk before he turned to the two individuals that were separated from the group, tipping his hat towards them as a welcoming gesture but keeping quiet so.they had their.chance to interact with eachother.

[XxLyraxX]

Will's sharp hearing picked up footsteps heading his way and he glanced curiously over in the direction he heard them from; continuing to munch on his fruit. When the male stopped in front of the Ranger, Will finished chewing before he took the proffered hand and shook it happily, a warm smile spreading across his young face. "It's nice to meet you as well. My name is Will." He shifted, his massive longbow longer than his body and his quiver of arrows coming into sight as they light caught them. He also had his Saxe and throwing knifes belted around his waist. "Interesting bunch that's gathered here, no?" Will said, glancing back at the rest of the room. He saw Ansen's hat tip in their direction and Will acknowledged him with a head bow of his own, giving him a bright smile as he returned his attention back to Dusk.

[Nytem4re]

Anders walked into the circle meeting. Of course, there were plenty of familiar faces.. Ansen. Sakura. The princess and the... demon. Other than that, there were plenty of new faces.... Though one of the humans seemed familiar. "Is everyone here? Can we commence with the meeting? We've already wasted precious time dealing with.... unforeseen complications..." Anders gave a glare towards Jason, but he quickly started to take out several scrolls, preparing for the said meeting.

[deadpixel101]

Dusk nodded in response, "yes, interesting is definitely the word I would use." he said as he looked to the many faces gathered. People from all ages and people of different backgrounds. "Good to meet you Will my name is William, most call me Dusk though" he offered another smile and looked over to the next man to enter. A meeting.. "Perhaps it's best we sit down?" he said looking to his conversation partner and motioning to some seats.

[XxLyraxX]

Will nodded at the suggestion and stepped out of the shadows, his slender figure coming into view. He silently made his way over to two chairs and sat down, leaving one chair open for Dusk. He removed his long bow from around his shoulders before he sat down and leaned it against the table next to him, leaving it unstrung for the time being. His quiver of arrows however remained on his back as did his Saxe knife and throwing knife remain on his belt. His cowl was down, revealing his young face and slightly pointed elf ears.

[JessieTargaryen]

Jason moved to stand guard near where Arya was. He felt that the princess would needed some protecting if that man was here. Anders scented eager to kill anybody involved with the demon. Jason didn't trust that man father than he could throw him. With his arms, not with telekinesis. Jason waited patiently for the meeting to start.