GrandDM2

Tony Stark Academy

I'm still here, waiting for something to happen. Congratulations on the wedding, Gisk.

Part of Your World [LunaGrey & GrandDM2]

He holds her tighter as she sobs, gently stroking her hair as he talks to the policeman.

"An hour ago? Maybe more, I'm not sure. I was on my way there to watch the experiment - I'm a theoretical physicist specialising in spacetime - but I was late. Probably a good thing, since all the others who were there are nowhere to be found. I got this phone call from Gwen, all hysterical about demons, so I brought her back here in her car and called the emergency services."

Hades and the Horse [GrandDM & Dragon Princess]

"The stables, then. Follow me."

Hades leads her through the Underworld, and soon enough, the palace is in sight, a towering structure of glittering diamond and glowering obsidian. A garden grows next to it, pomegranate trees flourishing in the only patch of green to exist in the realm of the dead.

"Don't ever eat one of those pomegranates unless you want to be stuck here for all eternity."

Off to the side of the palace is a long, low building. Inside it, horses of all colours snort and bray. At the far end is a stall over three times the size of any other, and much better-appointed.

"This is the prime stall. It's all yours. You can also take your pick of the guest rooms in the palace if you feel like a change."

Part of Your World [LunaGrey & GrandDM2]

Standing up, Noah - because now, he's completely immersed in the role - hurries to the door and opens it, glancing at the man's badge.

"Officer... Samuels, thank goodness you're here. Are the paramedics here yet? I'm pretty sure my girlfriend's in shock, and possibly hallucinating. She said something about demons. Speaking of which, I shouldn't leave her alone. Just through here."

His voice carries agitation, concern and confusion, and he seems truly worried about her. His acting skills are flawless as he jogs back to her side, sitting down gently and holding her close.

"Gwen, honey... this is Officer Samuels. He's here about what happened at the lab."

Part of Your World [LunaGrey & GrandDM2]

He grins as she messes up his shirt and hair. When she tells him to sit beside her, he does so, his side pressing up against hers and his arm around her shoulders, holding her close. His other hand grips hers, thumb stroking the back of her hand. His head rests against hers.

"Hey, it's alright. Don't cry. We'll sort this out together."

His expression is one of genuine concern, and if it's an act, it's an impeccable one.

Even God Cares Not

There are more characters that need to be posted, and I'm waiting for those of you who have done so already to respond IC.

Promise of Riches - Tranditional Fantasy Adventure

I'm still here.

Hades and the Horse [GrandDM & Dragon Princess]

Hades smirks at the antics of the hellhounds.

"Fiery soul-hunting creatures they may be, but everyone forgets that they're as attention-seeking as any other dog."

A particularly large one trots up and butts its head against the god's leg, staring up at him. He laughs and scratches its ears, causing the hound to close its eyes in bliss and let out a deep rumble of contentment.

"What form do you prefer to take? I can accomodate most shapes."

Part of Your World [LunaGrey & GrandDM2]

With a nod, the man rises and collects the package, signing his name as if he'd been doing so all his life. Returning to the sofa, grabbing a phone along the way, he opens his delivery and begins to sort through it as he dials the emergency services.

"Hello? Police and ambulance, please. My girlfriend has been involved in a terrible accident at her lab. When I went in, she was covered in some sort of strange dust - there were piles of it all around the room - and she was babbling something about a portal, and demons. We're at her house currently. I can only assume she's in shock from whatever happened. No, there was nobody else at the lab. The address? Certainly..."

He continues to answer all the questions, perfectly performing the role of a worried and confused boyfriend. After a little while, he hangs up with a satisfied smile on his face.

"Police are on their way to the lab, police and ambulance coming here. Showtime."

Hades and the Horse [GrandDM & Dragon Princess]

The god chuckles, and rises gracefully to his feet.

"Perhaps, but your spirit proved far stronger than those under my command."

The black mist that surrounds him creeps sheepishly behind his robes at his words.

"I will honour my bargain without regret. Come."

He snaps his fingers and a portal of swirling darkness opens up, ready to take the pair to the Underworld. As Hades steps through, he makes a final comment, almost too softly to hear.

"And thank you for standing up to the oafs on my behalf."