(Lambs) The Mistress

Jan 11th, 2015 06:45 PM

The Mistress smiled at him, oh-so-tranquil and silky smooth. She had a personality about her, the kind of charisma that attracted the weak-minded in droves. Others had it, too. Hitler. Stalin. That kind of personality could take over the world, if it tried hard enough.

"Oh, no, Animus. You... if you wanted to be free of this, you would have been. Why haven't you Ascended? One so powerful as you could, if they set their mind to it." She gently shook a finger at him, tut-tut-tut. "No, you're here for the same reason as I am. You're here to free others... and you've freed many, haven't you? But not like I do."

She smiled.

"Animus, how would you like to truly free the Awakened? To help them bring their souls to the Supernal so that they have their chance at experiencing what lies above?"

Jan 17th, 2015 11:33 AM

roadnottaken - bump

**Animus** · Jan 18th, 2015 12:52 PM

Tempting. So tempting. The longing to help others, to make them something more ... more than he could ever be. Why question? The chance was handed to him on a silver platter. Just take it, don't look around, don't ask ...

But he couldn't. His subconscious was already trying to surface something, else why the desire to not think? Besides, her mannerisms were already throwing off more warning signs than he knew what to do with. "If you truly wish to help others ... why the armed posse? Why use coersion at all? If you offer the freedom of the Supernal, shouldn't the Awakened choose that willingly?"

Jan 18th, 2015 12:57 PM

"Because some people don't understand, Animus. They just don't understand. Sometimes, you must lead the thirsty blind horse to water, and when it kicks, it must be restrained enough to allow it to drink safely so that it does not harm its keepers. So it is with Awakened, so attached to this world. They don't comprehend it, not like we do, do they? So, sometimes, we must protect ourselves."

She smiled at him. It was warm, charismatic, and altogether inviting, the sort of confidence borne of certainty.

Or insanity?

"It's hubris, of course, at least that is what some would say - but if we have the power to free them to be more than they ever were before, shouldn't we, Animus?"

She motioned to the yoga mat opposite her and the bowl, a welcoming gesture if he wished to sit and chat.

**Animus** · Jan 20th, 2015 10:53 AM

A pause, born of uncertainty. Finally he slips down onto the yoga mat. This clearly wasn't going to be quick, might as well make himself comfortable.

Maybe it would help him panic less about what he had to do.

"So maybe I still don't quite see it. Help me. How exactly are we saving them? What happens to their souls? You've said, 'merged with the Supernal,' but what does that even mean?"

A dangerous game. Enough belief to be convincing, not so much that he couldn't pull away when he needed to. Was he even capable of walking that line, without falling over the edge?

Was he sure he even wanted to?

Jan 20th, 2015 07:19 PM

The Mistress gestures upward.

"A Mage is ultimately tied to the Lie through the body; but through a proper ritual, if an Awakened is divested of their mortal trappings, they can be raised up. Their souls cross the Abyss and become one with their Watchtower - and ultimately, they Ascend to the Realms Above. It is the greatest gift we can possibly give them. Freedom to be who they truly are; beings Supernal, beings above."

She offered him a hand.

"Would you like to see? Perhaps it would be best if I showed you."

**Animus** · Jan 25th, 2015 06:12 PM

Conflict.

The desire to believe, to accept. To let himself go, and not have to think about the consequences. Where was that spark of skepticism? Was it worth holding onto?

He'd have to get closer, to make a decision, to attempt a rescue. It's what he had to believe. But was it truth, or rationalization? Perhaps both amounted to the same.

Skin crawling, he stands, taking the offered hand. "Please do."

Jan 27th, 2015 12:38 PM

Great scene! I'll open the next one shortly.

(Lambs) The Mistress

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