(1407) The Duel

**Star** · Aug 5th, 2014 05:34 PM

He shook his head at Avalon being all Like That. Okay, so it's the martyr card now. Or maybe it always was. Skip that. It's alll about the kegs. Powder kegs, man. And not the Bonnie Tyler kind. Everyone, making words. Calling names. Words about other words. Pretty soon, people would start talking about who left the empty milk carton in the fridge.

For the Threats? Milk perp was him. Because full garbage can.

And maybe this was like that. The garbage cans were all full. Like pulling the last slot of the night to go on stage, when there's nothing left but angry and depresses drunks and desperate singles. When every single clap, laugh, and smile has Left The Building. Ladies and Gentlemen, presenting... Sacramento!

Somehow, he'd managed front row at the word-making. Nous was sneaky. Leo? Still cray cray. And getting called out by Tinks. Tinks made many words. Side note? He liked most of the people in her crew.

And Zoey. Zoey!

Herald? He could see it. Not so much for him. Because hi-pro. Still? Be interesting to see if the old guard did the lock step and how New!Hierarch would deal. Most importantly? A Herald. Because Bucket List. But, yeah. He needed to bow out before people expected him to Say Things standing with all these other people Making Words.

He half back-stepped-side-stepped-electric-slided his way out of the caucus to Asp and Avis.

"You two come here often? Got any plans for later?"

Super quiet, yo. Because everything is a little better with funny.

**Idun** · Aug 5th, 2014 06:43 PM

Idun nods in approval, after all, Miach ( Bigpaw ) use to be the one who was the public face of their Cabal. She replies softly to him, leaning towards his nearest ear, "And now, we see where the bones... dice fall."

**Avis** · Aug 6th, 2014 02:03 AM

Avis nodded to Asp, glad that she'd walked over anyways. It was a good day, one where the Consilium was finally picking itself back up onto its feet, but that meant change and change was always a bit intimidating. It was much easier to face that change with her Cabal at her back. Like Asp said, it was being where she needed to be. Especially since Aquinas called for Cabals to re-announce themselves. Definitely paid to be standing near her cabalmates for that. Avis didn't really stand out in most crowds.

Zoey's proposition for the Herald position was also a bit of a shock. Avis' glanced back at Asp when she heard that, almost as if checking to see if it was some sort of joke that she wasn't in on. Or maybe it was to see if Asp's head was also that of a rhinoceros and the world had gone completely crazy. It wasn't that she couldn't see Zoey as one of the Heralds, but why would she want to be one? Like she said, she didn't like BS and didn't have time for BS, and the job of a Herald was going to involve a ton of BS. Talking BS, handling BS, wading through BS. It sounded like exactly the type of thing Zoey didn't want to do. Obviously Avis was wrong, though. Clearly Zoey wanted to be a herald, or else she wouldn't have volunteered for it.

It was kinda of a relief when Star slunk back over. "Yeah, but I'm not sure what they are yet. Kinda depends on whether Zoey gets picked and if Leo and Animus actually recommend somebody." Her eyes flicked towards Asp.

**roadnottaken** · Aug 6th, 2014 11:06 AM

Words. Many, many words.

Given the gravity of the situation, it was no doubt necessary. But anyone could spin pretty speeches.

So he would wait, and watch.

The sudden mob surrounding the new Hierarch slams adrenaline through his system. Volatile, too volatile. And yet the lack of any overt hostilities meant no release for the rapid buildup of tension.

As moments drag on and the situation retains its measure of stability, the shaman makes his way to Leo's side ( Xander ), a tap on the shoulder attempting to draw his attention away from the clamor.

Aug 6th, 2014 12:48 PM

Aquinas | Spells Active | Silver Ladder Status: 1 | Consilium Status 1 (Hierach)

As it turns out, Aquinas does not have to wait long for an answer to one question he asked of himself. Zodiac, a woman who projected an aura of wanting to be anywhere but where she was, steps forward. An amused smirk finds his features and he nods slightly towards her self-nomination, accepting it. He'll get back to that soon.

Others are stepping forward, reasserting and reaffirming their cabals. It is as much for his benefit as it is for the rest of the Consilium. The youth of the Consilium is apparent, although two of its members were here since Peter Cartright, Aquinas' former master, held the reigns.

Reverb gets the same nod that Zodiac gets, though this time it is without the amused smirk. Decision making is a deliberate process with the Mastigos, he understands that a balance must be struck between the Heralds, himself, and with the shaky Consilium he has just seized.

Leo's decision to retain his position as Sentinel is met with a slight incline of his head. The unasked question Leo asked, implicit in his statement, needed an answer however, “I was remiss in going over it since I had held the stage for a mite too long. We will be shifting the location of formal Consilium, held four times a year, to a new location chosen randomly. Informal Consilia meetings, held monthly, will also be shifted, at random, to new safe locations. It will be the Herald's responsibility to get the word out and yours to make sure to security concerns.”

“Thank you Aurum for stepping up,” Aquinas states imply turning to her and giving her the same nod he's given to Reverb and Zodiac. “And you as well Crowley.”

Before the Hierarch can invite the four to a room to speak in private, one voice cuts through the din. Aquinas glances at Avalon, who by now, is on her feet and silent, and then back to Nous. “She may have Safe Passage from here if she chooses to leave the Circle at this time. I will remind everyone,” a pause as the Hierarch looks to the rest of the Consilium, “that Avalon is not an enemy of the Supernal,” meaning a Seer, Banisher, or Scelestus, “and if the Councilors deem it necessary to try her against the Tetragrammaton it will be their prerogative.” Instead of Leo, Aquinas does one better, “Sentinel Animus ( roadnottaken ). If you would like to assist Avalon to go where she would like to go, it would be appreciated.”

The easy way, is not usually the best way.

There might be a mob, but a mob is nothing to the crucible of Pandemonium, and the new Hierarch doesn't seem flustered by it. “Sentinel Leo Lockheart ( Xander ), may I impose on you for a room to speak to Aurum, Crowley, Reverb, and Zodiac in private?”

Once offered, Aquinas will disentangle himself and heads there inviting the four to follow him.

We'll start a new thread with you guys soon outside of the main thread. Everyone else, go mingle and find or found cabals. Aquinas - steps out of this thread.

**Teeramus** · Aug 6th, 2014 03:57 PM

Biggest supernal dick. Ha. That's good.

Striker was enjoying listening to the to-and-fro between the different mages. It may have all been political, but at least people were getting their ideas out into the open instead of keeping the shenanigans in the background. As the new boss man started closing the discussion and stepped away, Striker looked around for someone to chat to and spotted his cabalmate Weavebreaker . He stepped closer to her and tried to get her attention.

"Hey Weave. Pretty impressive stuff hey!" he said obviously impressed by the battle "What'd you think?" He asked, wondering what the mage whom he knew specialised in the magic of magic thought of the supernal duel.

**Zodiac** · Aug 6th, 2014 08:16 PM

Casting each of her cabalmates a glance, she hesitated for a moment before shrugging and following after Aquinas. She could have given them the keys to her car... or they could hold their horses and wait. The car ride home definitely had some conversation required anyway.

Zodiac follows after Aquinas

Aug 7th, 2014 12:45 AM

Four applicants, two positions. I'm probably not going to get it. Oh well. There were interesting bits learned though. A new member of the FC was always good to discover. Aurum though, an interesting development. Of the Path of Doom. DOOOOOM! Vincent had never seen or heard of her since he'd been in town so she must have left years ago.

Leo's outburst about Ermon caused Vincent to glance at the Arrow and raise an eyebrow a brief moment. Apparently this was Round 2 of whatever Ermon was planning. Someone more politically minded would be tempted to point out a certain Order angling to keep Conscillum in their HQ, especially with a possible Hunter bulls-eye painted on it. But he wasn't looking to be a dick today so he let it all pass.

Vincent follow after Aquinas.

**Yog-Sothoth** · Aug 7th, 2014 01:17 AM

Aurum nodded in acknowledgment and thanks for the Hierarch's statement to her. It seemed like there were quite a few people looking to get the two positions so the goth wasn't sure of her chances, but if there was a chance to do some real good in the city she wanted a shot at it at least.

She gave Faith a nod of encouragement. Then she approached the Hierarch as instructed before followed along silently where the man lead. So far from his speech he seemed a pretty decent sort.

Aurum follows Hierarch Aquinas

**Ermon** · Aug 7th, 2014 01:20 AM

Some time after the fight Ermon exhales. It's done, over, finished. They have a new Hierarch now. One who actually is ready for some change. The random Concillium location bit is good. Safe. They just need to establish a resource base to pull that off but it's where the Ladder is supposed to help, right?

Herald? Yeah... Thanks, but no. It's a position for the respected or the overly ambitious and Ermon has his hands pretty much full with all the studies and physical training he's doing. And maintaining the Sanctum, and his regular job, and the Scelesti investigation.

After thinking for a second Ermon grins and walks out of the room, sending a text to his Cabalmates:

Give me an hour and expect a feast back at home. I say we celebrate!

Ermon leaves the scene

(1407) The Duel

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