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>That awkward moment when you learn the religious revival movement you were headin was actually a vehicle for a Lovecraftian Abomination masquerading as a God to jack your body and take over the world
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>That moment when you realize that you can only do fandom RPs because you're bad at original characters. This is what I get for never playing DnD
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Arriving at the location that had been programmed into the teleporter, Alicia was struck by an immediate problem. Specifically, Penny was not there. "That's weird. She should have been right here." she grumbled as she looked around. With the coordinates she'd put in, she should have been right on top of her friend. Metaphorically speaking.

"Maybe if I look around...." For lack of better options, she began walking around the block. She looked high and low, yet there was no sign of the person that she had come here to find. Which was odd. Was she hiding or something?

Little did Alicia realize, but events had transpired which had thrown off her coordinates. Meaning she was looking in the wrong place entirely.

After several minutes of searching and thinking it over, Alicia activated the recall for the teleporter. "Fine, we'll do it the hard way," she grumbled as she vanished. She had a scrying artifact back at the base. She just needed to get it from wherever the Ascendancy had stored her things, and then there would be no way Penny could avoid her again.

She was not about to let her change her mind without a conversation after the text that she received, that was for sure. This obstacle had only delayed the inevitable.


Alicia breathed a small sigh of relief as Rachel voiced her approval of the choice of punishment. It wasn't a matter of trying to impress her, it was about keeping the situation from escalating further. This managed to do just that, so there was no reason to not be satisfied with the results.

Turning to Aurelio, she nodded. "Alright. Go with her, make sure she doesn't get into any more trouble," she agreed as Elora laid out the area for Serenity to work in. She didn't expect any trouble, but it was better to be safe than sorry in times like this. besides, his reasoning of providing a mindset closer to the one she was expected to uphold made sense too.

Nodding to Tsuki, she was about to speak when she received a text. A glance indicated that it was from Penny, and she refrained from slight annoyance as well as amusement at the timing. "Speak of the Devil and he shall appear," she muttered with a small grin.

Then she read the text.

Eyes widened and her grip tightened around the phone. "Something's wrong. Penny's in trouble." She didn't know what it was, but the fact that Penny had texted her in binary said volumes by itself. With a quick nod to the others she departed the room, practically sprinting to the teleporters. It was the fastest way there. She just hoped that she would be in time.


Alicia could understand where Rachel was coming from, and did not hold that against her. Yet she could not agree with how she saw things, or the methods in which they went about things. She still held some reservations, but if they did not give people a chance to prove themselves, then it would merely become its own self fulfilling prophecy.

"But this isn't a virus," she pointed out in turn even if Rachel did not want to hear it. "What we're fighting is intelligent and plans as much as we do. If we try to burn it all for the sake of killing an infection, then everyone else will turn away from us, even the normal girls."

She glanced away, hands balled into fists. "It was hard enough trying to convince people before. The dark forces that we're trying to stomp out, they're only going to get stronger as they earn sympathy, even as we stamp them out." But she didn't expect Rachel to get it, not yet. She had only just been put in charge after all. It seemed that she was just going to have to play damage control to the Ascendancy.

Turning from that, she nodded to Elora as the Ascendancy girl informed them of where Penny had been. "I guess that explains it. She does not waste time," Alicia remarked with a hum. Still, she would have liked if they could talk first before her friend went off picking fights.

When Serenity picked up, she nodded in agreement. "Both of them were with us during our time in the pocket dimension. Most o the work must have been done by their allies or subordinates." It wouldn't have made much sense otherwise, though it was probably only a distinction by degrees. They were still clearly causing trouble for the Ascendancy. "Have you had any luck with scrying?"

Before she could go on, pandemmonium broke out as Serenity angered pretty much every Ascendancy member in the room. As it stood, Alicia had to try very hard not to facepalm. Five minutes. The good feelings from the trial hadn't even lasted five minutes. Seriously!?!

"Serenity, I appreciate the intention, but you can't just do that sort of thing. We have limits.," she said with a sigh. Shaking her head, she thought over what a good punishment could potentially be that would even mean anything to a former Horror. Without being too cruel about it. Everyone was waiting on her with an answer.

After a moment she stiffened, looking to Serenity with a firm gaze. "It's clear that you need time to reflect, to further consider the ideals that Beacon tries to uphold. To trust in the well intentions of something incomprehensible is to court disaster. Still, your actions were driven as much by ignorance as actual intent to do harm. As penance, I want you to go and clean up Anti-Beacon and Anti-Ascendancy graffiti in the city, without the use of magic or your powers. I'm sure Elora knows a good hot spot for you to cover." she glanced over at the girl in question, hoping that this was actually a thing going on. Otherwise she was going to see very silly.


Everything was moving so quickly, and Alicia was not sure that the fact that she was now in charge had really sunk in yet. "Thanks Sylvia. Don't hurry on my account." She wasn't sure how long this meeting would take, and it wasn't as if she had much stuff to move in anyway. How did you even decorate an office?

The group quickly got underway, moving through the corridors of the HQ to the Hall of Luminous Valor as requested. Everything seemed a bit warmer now, now that the trial had been resolved. Beacon could move forward, and begin the process of recovery.

"Of course not, I'd never forget you," Alicia said with a look over her shoulder to Serenity. "I'm sure you'd know more about responding to the various Horror related incidents that crop up than I would." At least a first anyway. She knew how to fight, but the leadership aspect and managing strategy? That was an entirely different matter.

Arriving in the Hall, Alicia nodded to those already present as she walked over to the table that Rachel stood nearby. Disdain was clear to see, but she tried to not let it get to her. It would come in time, or so she wanted to hope.

She examined the map when it appeared, that more important than the organization chart that had preceded it. That would be easy enough to hold to. Turning to Rachel, she did her best to keep a warm demeanor. "I'll do what I can. I know we may not agree on philosophy, but we're on the same side. I want Penrose back to normal as much as you do." Even if she didn't feel the same way about the amount of blood that needed to be shed to do it.

But Rachel went on her way, and the topic of conversation shifted to the party that Aurelio had apparently been tasked to look into. While she wondered how it would be relevant to the Ascendancy, the reason was quickly explained.

"So it's either a call to arms for everyone else, or it's a trap," she observed once he had finished his explanation. "They wouldn't call us out if they weren't confident of their position." Of course it was a bit of a moot point if they couldn't find where the place was.

Arms crossed, a hum escaped as she thought about it. "We could always try and use Scrying magic, though they might have prepared for that. Otherwise I can think of a few other people to ask. Like Rebecca, she may know some contacts from when she was at the Independent who'd have the information we need." It was worth a shot to at least try, though the information might not be free. But it couldn't be as bad as dealing with the Mint for it.

However Aurelio's comment about his future plans caused her frown to deepen, mind drifting back. The absence was glaring now, and a myriad of emotions began to eat away at the good feelings that had persisted since the end of the trial. Worry, anxiety, all rising higher and higher. "Actually...I think we need to talk about that. Has anyone heard from Penny since we got back? Because she hasn't contacted me, and after what happened during the talent show the final day of our forced trip I..." She could not finish, did not want to express the doubts that had surged to the foreground of her mind. She wanted to reject it, but could not deny what she had seen. It seemed that even after joining Beacon, Penny had still kept her secrets.

She looked between the trio gathered in the room, wanting one of them to say something, to put her mind at ease. If they could.

@Ariamis@Crusader Lord[@Shifter Master]
It's fine, just channel the electricity through yourself and shoot it at the nearest person you don't like. That's how magic lightning works, right?


More wonders followed on the heels of those that had already taken place, and Alicia watched along quietly as Aurelio descended from the stands to join them in the middle of the room. "Show off," she teased quietly. Yet in the end it did not matter. Isthar had seen to the core of the matter, and announced her judgment once again.

"See, told you," the Seraph said to Serenity with a pat on the shoulder before stepping back and allowing her to have some personal space. She was curious to see how the girl would use her White Coin now that she had it.

That left Sylvia and Kimble. Nervousness rose, more for her leader than for Kimble. Alicia was touched that even after what had been done to her in the short time they had been separated, Kimble was still willing to go through the process of being purified. To say nothing of her boss, who had only acted as she thought was best. Alicia hadn't meant to sell her down the river by doing this. Fortunately, at least Isthar recognized as much.

So she nodded in approval with a relieved look as the collective group used their White Coins and took on the Shine Spark. "Hehe, well I guess a verbal tic is harder to get rid of than physical changes," she added as Sally lamented the loss of the tails and ears. "Look on the bright side, Sally's Luck is probably even more out of whack than it was before." All things considered, this had worked out pretty well. Better than what they had been looking at when they first entered the courtroom at least.

Then the floor dropped out from under her. Again.

Wide eyes stared back at Isthar as she voiced her next decision. "M-Me?" Alicia pointed back at herself at herself in disbelief. Oh, she wasn't going to get into some cliche about not being ready, especially with Sylvia able to advise, but everything seemed to be happening so fast! She was just getting comfortable with being a Seraph, and now she was being made the leader of the entire branch? Anyone would be uncomfortable in that situation.

"I'll do my best," she added once Isthar had addressed Rachel's objection. It was too soon to tell whether she was up for the challenge, but it would not be due to lack of trying.

With that the trial came to an end. People began to file out, now allowed the time to think and reflect on what had happened. Hopefully her words had reached them. But there was little time for celebration. She could understand why Rachel wanted to talk with her given their new relationship, but she wasn't sure why Serenity and Aurelio were included. They would find out soon enough.

Turning to Sylvia, the new Paladin bowed to her former superior. "I'm...sorry for what happened," she admitted. "I shouldn't have misled you like that. We'll talk once I'm done with Rachel, okay? I'm sure I'm going to need your help a lot, at least for the first couple of days." There was so much that she didn't know how to do, so if she could take advantage of the experience that Sylvia had, she would.

With that said she turned to Serenity and Aurelio. "Let's be on our way. I don't want to leave the annoyed Ascendancy leader waiting longer than necessary." So they headed off to the Hall, and their next task.
So this is the last Character we'll be accepting for now. :)


Alright. Hit me up if a spot does appear.


Having said all she could, once again Alicia returned to waiting. She had done all that she could for their case. Now it was for the girls i in front of them to decide what happened next. If this was the end, hopefully her next life would be able to make up for it, even if it was ended with injustice.

She tensed as Rachel stepped forwards, saying that which was no surprise. She thought they were guilty, and there was nothing that Alicia could say that would change her mind. "Well, it was nice knowing you guys," she whispered back to the others. Then Isthar moved.

And the world froze.

Eyes opened, a voice rang in the air. To be the focus of it, to face the full brunt of the Cardinal directed upon her, it was too much for her to handle. She dropped to her knees, arms hanging limply as tears budded in her eyes. They flowed unbidden, rolling down her cheeks and dripping to the ground.

She was struck not just by how it was said, but also what was said. It was like her soul was being stripped bare and held under a microscope. All her doubts, her worries about herself, the path she was on, even about Beacon in general, exposed for the world to see. Yet when there should have been scorn there was reassurance, comfort, forgiveness.

Her eyes widened upon seeing the White Coin revealed, as shocked by that as anyone else here. "I...I don't..." she murmured, not letting her voice sound over the praise provided by Isthar. There was an obligation in that, she understood as much. But with such confidence how could she possibly reject what was at hand?

So as the Coin drifted across to her, she stumbled back to her feet. Once it had come to a stop she reached out to take it. The instant she held it the cuffs that she bore cracked, falling away on their own. It was as if they could not stand up against the sheer amount of power radiating from the Coin.

"T-Thank you," she replied, her voice trembling. "You honor me with this. I will do whatever I can to serve as an example, and to protect everyone no matter the challenge."

Clenching the White Coin, she let her magic trigger it, and let the power flow into her.

An involuntary breath followed as she was met with the sudden rush of blessed energy. She had heard what it was like from Penny, but it had not really prepared her for this. It was warm like the heat of the sun, and bright enough to be blinding. it felt like a miniature sun had been embedded in her chest. And though she had never used a Coin before, what she needed to do next was almost instinctive. She channeled the energy, directing it, letting it improve her and taking on a new power for herself.

When the light from the Coin had faded away, allowing those present to see her again, they would find Alicia Hayden standing tall, and resolute. Her wings were spread, and her eyes glowed with a light they had not held before. It was not on the same level of Isthar, but it was present nonetheless.

"I can see...so much," she said in awe as she looked around the room. So many more details, so many layers that had previously been hidden, laid bare now. it would take a bit of getting used to.

She quickly got ahold of herself before she was too distracted, bowing to Isthar. "Thank you, again. I will not disappoint you."

Then Serenity stepped up to speak, Alicia falling silent and letting her do so. She watched as the Soul Gem was presented, the light within revealed, and passionate words rang out to all. When it had ended she reached down, supporting Serenity and helping her to her feet. "We're all in this together," she replied with a smile as her eyes faded back to their regular color, and her wings withdrew. "That's what being in Beacon means. None of us should have to stand alone." She didn't know how the court would react to the plea, but she had the feeling that Isthar would surprise them all.
@Flamelord

Oh hi Mark-

I haven't even continued work on Emily yet. :'D


Who is this Mark you speak of? I know no Marks? Only Daves.

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Hmm, well I am interested, though it looks like you have a decent amount of people at this point. May app something if only for the waitlist, and otherwise keep an eye on this.
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