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[keeping the demon's gaze, head held high, clutching his staff tightly in his hands. he is trusting his team and Edgelord and Blood Fiend to do what they need to do!1]

They aren't teaching us much at all. For instance. . . the last time we were here, I wasn't aware of the. . . Great Wolf King's existence at all.

[when the demon turns towards Loki, his grip on the other wild card's sleeve tightens]

. . . what is your relation to him?

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[imagining what dashing statue Loki would make over his fireplace--

The demon's attention returns to Lupin, skull tilting lightly.]

I have no connection to this Wolf King.

The pact I made with your king is simple. For every sacrifice, I clear away more of this vile mist. You must be eager to regain more of the land after all this time.

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[ALSO: MY KING???]

We are.

[. . .]

. . . again, forgive me for my ignorance-- but "my king" is. . . King Stormia, correct?

And he is in conflict with the Wolf King?

Their conflict is not my concern.

Now, who will you sacrifice for my collection? For the record. . .

[a raise of its hand. Gold begins to swirl around Blood Fiend and Edgelord]

While exceptional specimens, they are not of your Flock. I will not accept them.

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[trying not to bristle TOO MUCH when that gold begins to swirl]

Ah-- wait, we still need to negotiate.

How much of the mist can you clear away for the price of one sacrifice?

A fair question, but it depends on the quality of the sacrifice. The Thistle of today must not recall how the wretched fog covered so much of this pasture before. . .

. . . we don't; it's true. The Priestess has provided us a spacious pasture in which to rest.

[set his jaw tightly]

What determines the quality of the sacrifice?

[the demon looks him dead in the eyes]

It is the Shepherd that determines the value of their life.

[then suddenly, he leans back. He turns his head, attention turning to the statues that are moving and pointing at Yata accusingly]

What is this. . .?!

[. . . WELL. THE JIG IS UP]

-- just kidding! I don't want to make a deal after all. Thank you for your time though, it was nice talking with you--!

Everyone move out! Tyr, Blood Fiend, Edgelord-- you first!

[TIME TO FLEE]

[fool me once shame on me fool me twice ]

TRICKERY. You'd steal from ME? You'll pay for this!!

[a spread of his arms and some of the gold inside begins to melt and reform, rushing by them. It looks like he's trying to seal them all in the cavern]

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[Edgelord might argue or linger, but he cannot, since that's definitely an order.

He immediately bolts towards mouth of the cave.]

[ scruffs Tyr, grabs onto Edgelord's sleeve and attempts to fly out. Blood Fiend is speed capped so Edgelord won't feel a drag at least. SORRY TYR THO.

the sunflower is floating along beside them since Odin passed him control ]

[IT's FINE . . . he at least reaches back so like, he can hold on at least]

[ftr Lupin is HANGING BACK a bit to make sure ALL THISTLES GO BEFORE HIM. as he do!1]

[Loki isn't going anywhere until Lupin does. Also, he is running out of the will to control his rage.]

Pathetic. All you false kings and self-important demons ruling over nothing. You're the ones who will pay.

[Yata is absolutely running, but, he is not going to leave the cave while other bombs are still inside]

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shortforever - 2023-08-20 02:47 (UTC) - Expand

[YALL LUCKY YALL GOT SUPER HUMAN SPEED AND SHIT. The demon roars out and slashes the air, sending out sickles of dark energy. Most of them hit the golden wall created, but one manages to hit one of Edgelord's limbs--but it isn't sliced off. Instead, he will feel a horrible, twisting burning sensation, skin bubbling as gold begins to engulf the entire limb. Fun!

But, the trio manages to escape just as the cave seals shut. They'll need to touch Vicious again while they're outside--don't get lost in the mist NOW.

As for the others, the demon turns his eyes back to Lupin, fire burning in its skull. The cavern begins to fill with swirling gold and dark energy, and there's rasping darkness to its voice.]

THISTLE. PACT OR NO, ALL YOUR HEADS WILL BECOME PART OF MY COLLECTION!!!

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