Fae Royalty

An RP account for interacting with the Irish gods and goddesses of the tuatha de danann (18+ MDNI)

[totecs-throne]

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Reg: Hey, weird question, you seen Cam or Uri in the past couple days?

( @tuath-de-danann-rp )

Xipe: I have not seen Cam, I had an interaction with Uriel a bit ago though I do not know his current whereabouts

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

(Lag reset 5)

*Camiel doesn’t move, and Brigid keeps a close eye on her*

[angels-maybe]

*After a few minutes, Azrael sticks their head in the door and just stares at M.*

“Do you need me out there?”

*When they just continue to stare, M sighs, gets Laila tucked in, and follows them out*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel goes to follow but Fiona shakes her head and he sighs*

[angels-maybe]

*A bit later they both come back in, Azrael with a split lip and M with at least five visibly broken bones*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel frowns*

[angels-maybe]

He’s fine.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel stands and walks over to Azrael, staring at their split lip in concern*

[angels-maybe]

*They huff. It looks like a shard of glass or bone went through their face*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel looks furious, turning to M*

[angels-maybe]

“They did that to themself. And then continued to beat me up.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He stalks closer to M, halo spinning until it’s a blur that’s throwing off sparks*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael blinks, then moves to be between M and Uriel.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel stops in his tracks, staring at M*

[angels-maybe]

My Dad. Off limits.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉They hurt you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Off. Limits.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He doesn’t move closer but also doesn’t back off*

[angels-maybe]

“It’s alright bud-“

*M puts a hand on Azrael’s shoulder and they turn to look at him for a second, then they shake her head*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel mumbles something that makes Uriel’s halo stop in place, and he walks over to her with exactly zero hint of anger left*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael relaxes when Uriel is out of reach of M*

“See it’s fine.”

…okay.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel holds Uriel’s hand tight enough for a crack to be heard, but he doesn’t flinch, staying close to her*

[angels-maybe]

*M Just gets Azrael patched up, clicking his tongue*

“If you’re gonna eat bones don’t start at the sharp edges, kiddo.”

I’m fine Dad

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*After a few minutes, and a whispered reassurance from Uriel, Camiel lets him go, and he sits back down on the chair next to her*

[angels-maybe]

“No tienes que protegerme, Az”

¿Y si te hace daño?

“Me curaré”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel frowns*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael wraps around M, who holds them close*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It’s alright, sunshine. ⛉

*Camiel shakes her head*

[angels-maybe]

“What is it?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It’s nothing, Cam just got annoyed. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

“Well then it’s not nothing.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel clenches his jaw*

[angels-maybe]

“I can’t do things better if I don’t know what’s bothering Cam.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It isn’t anything that requires change. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

“…Camiel, what bothered you?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*She shrinks into herself*

[angels-maybe]

*M goes to say something, but Lavina and Azre appear.*

“Some dude who looks like a smaller Uriel is trying to kidnap Re. Assistance please.”

Oh-shit-

*Azrael pulls away from M and instantly takes Azre into their arms*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*The younger Uriel also appears, and Present Uriel grimaces*

⛉Orion, status? ⛉

*Orion freezes, staring at Uriel with wide eyes, which are barely visible behind the helmet*

𒐸…Father—𒐸

⛉Status, not mission report. ⛉

𒐸…Injured. Infected.𒐸

*Uriel nods*

[angels-maybe]

“You are injured where, Orion?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸My throat. 𒐸

*Uriel shakes his head*

[angels-maybe]

*M looks to Uriel*

Hey there, what’re you doing? Looking for Re?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Father sent me to find and retrieve them. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

That makes sense. I’m Azrael, just older.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am aware. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

I can’t give you Re just yet, I’m sorry. I could come with you and explain to father?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Negative. 𒐸

*Orion takes a step back from Azrael*

[angels-maybe]

Alright. Would you like to stay until I can give you Re, then?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods before Orion can answer*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay, how about I get you all set up then? I need to get Re set up too so may as well do it all at once yeah?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I do not require anything. 𒐸

⛉he can’t eat, drink, be healed or sit down. Father will find out if any of that happened and it’s not worth it. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Understood. Well how about you come help me out anyways Orion?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods once, walking towards Azrael stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre waves as Azrael starts out of the wing.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion follows Azrael, in reach the entire time, and not reacting to Azre’s wave*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael just heads into more of a craft area*

[≨What now?≩]

I’ve got posters to make.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion doesn’t react*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael pulls out a giant bin of paper flowers and some poster boards.*

I have to put all these flowers on these thick papers.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Confused stare*

[angels-maybe]

So we gotta take this-which is glue-and put it on our paper flowers and then use it to stick them to the paper like this.

*Azrael demonstrates gluing the flowers down*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion watches*

[angels-maybe]

Do you think you can help with that? Maybe just giving me the flowers or something?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, walking closer and handing Azrael a handful of the paper flowers*

[angels-maybe]

Thank you.

*They start gluing and Azre watches*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Every time Azrael gets to three flowers left, Orion passes them more*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael thanks him every time.*

These are for the fair next week.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*completely blank stare*

[angels-maybe]

So my kids are bringing horses to this place called the fair and we have to decorate for it.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Nod*

[angels-maybe]

I can show you the horses?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*no reaction*

[angels-maybe]

*They pull up a picture of a horse*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He balks, backing away from Azrael*

[angels-maybe]

Oh-okay it’s gone.

*They put the phone away and hold up their hands in surrender*

No more horse.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion flinches, tripping over his wing as he backs away and falling to the floor*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t move any closer, just crouching down.*

It’s all gone, I didn’t know it was a scary.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸 I’m sorry father- I-𒐸

*Orion’s voice sounds strangled, even more hoarse than before*

[angels-maybe]

It’s okay. Orion, I need you to take a deep breath.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He closes his mouth, clenching his jaw*

[angels-maybe]

Bring air in like you’re about to blow out a candle. And then pretend you are blowing out that candle.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He takes sharp breaths exclusively through his nose*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay, you’re doing good. Is it okay if I’m here or do you want me away?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He stares at Azrael like with eyes that look completely numb*

[angels-maybe]

How about we can hold up one or two fingers. If it’s okay with me here just one, if not two.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He holds up one finger*

[angels-maybe]

Alright, if me being here is okay I’ll stay in the room. I’m not gonna come any closer unless you want though, okay?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Blank stare*

[angels-maybe]

*They just nod and go back to gluing flowers.*

[≨Do you want to explore with me?≩]

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stands up, going back to handing Azrael flowers periodically*

[angels-maybe]

Re wants to know if you’ll explore with them. It’d allowed as long as you stay in the building.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion doesn’t respond*

[angels-maybe]

If you leave the building I have to come with you because safety.

[≨I want to explore.≩]

Yeah I know Re, you can explore if you promise to stay inside unless I’m with you.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸What do you request I do? 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

Uh…could you go with Re? If anything happens or there’s any sort of concern or threat I want you to shout my name, I will hear.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, moving the rest of the flowers to be within easier reach for Azrael before walking over to Azre*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre smiles and starts down a random hall*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion follows closely, one hand on his sword the entire time*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t touch anything, just look at everything*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸You shouldn’t be smiling, you know. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

*They tilt their head.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸When father finds out, you’ll be punished. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Punished for what?¢

*Micte rounds the corner, wiping traces of blood from her skin.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion bows to her before answering*

𒐸Smiling. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢And who will punish you two for that?¢

*She waves a hand for him to rise.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He does so*

𒐸Father. Or Lord Pahaliah. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

*She looks between the two before walking over*

¢Are you going to be hurt or scared if I touch you, Orion? If so, answer honestly.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…yes..? 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I will not touch you then.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at her*

[angels-maybe]

[≨It’s so big in here!≩]

¢Yes, it is very large in here.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods politely*

[angels-maybe]

¢Orion, what is your task currently?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Father requires I return with Azrael. The older Azrael requires I not return Azrael yet, and that I am to protect them and alert the older Azrael if anything of concern or danger occurs. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Alright. Status report?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Injured. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Severity of the injury?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am unable to disclose. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Do you remember me?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…You are Micte of Mictlan. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Yes, that is a very good memory you have¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares blankly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Is your father going to be bothered that you are taking so long?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…Affirmative. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I have taken a liking to you. I will handle it.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸That is not necessary. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I like you. I will assist you with this dilemma. If there is a reason for me to not give this assistance, you need to tell me.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…Understood. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Is there a reason I should not assist you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Yes. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢What is the reason?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am unable to disclose. 𒐸

*Uriel wanders out of the infirmary and over to them*

⛉He’s scared of dying, and if he tells you anything or if you intervene, Father will assume he told you, and he will be torn apart on an atomic level and put back together. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Micte looks at Uriel, then at Orion, and kneels down.*

¢I will not cause Him to reset you. If that means not assisting you currently, that is okay.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know I have asked already. If I touch specifically your head, will it hurt or scare you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Yes. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Understood.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉is there a reason you want to touch him? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Yes. I know from experience that He will not touch what I claim.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉He claimed him first. It wouldn’t last after he leaves this time and your realm. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢There are things I can do. I have done so for Raziel, and it has worked.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Well father didn’t exactly rape Raziel on a regular basis. It is different for this. ⛉

*Orion swallows thickly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Would Azrael be a better example, then?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Probably. But there’s a difference in how things were handled between me and Azrael. It’s safer for him to go back without an extra claim. Safer for Azre too. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Hm. Orion, if I give you a task will you remember it?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I will try. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢That is all I can ask of you. If you ever see the opportunity, bring the small ones here to me. The me from your time. And request sanctuary. She will grant it. And if you manage this, your father will not be able to bring harm to them or you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, but Uriel sighs*

⛉He’ll remember the idea of asking for sanctuary for the kids, but not you specifically. Father tried to hurt Reg, and I did what I could manage.⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Come here, Uriel.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel walks closer*

[angels-maybe]

*She stands.*

¢I am proud of you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉…thank you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Has my idiot husband been kind to you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉He has done more than I expected in the way of helping us. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Good. Who hurt you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yvonne… she was a friend of my Father’s, so you might have met her? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Hm. Do you want her heart? Or her head?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉I want exactly nothing with her DNA on it. Brigid — the woman I was with before when I was talking to present Azrael? — is taking care of that. Her parents have Yvonne now, so it shouldn’t be difficult for you to kill her so long as you can be polite for two sentences.⛉

[angels-maybe]

*She nods.*

¢Whatever you wish for is yours.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉I just want her dead, you can collaborate with the Dagda all you like, I don’t want to hear about it, I don’t want to see any of it. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Understood.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods. Orion looks numb*

⛉Father won’t mind, kid, he’s too dead for that. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Mother, do me a favor please?

*Azrael just…appears*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel tenses*

[angels-maybe]

Consent, please. I beg of you.

¢Why would I need that¢

Because Uriel is capable of giving it unlike most of the small children you claim?

¢Oh. Adult. Right. Uriel can I claim you as my child?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Nope. Please take the claim off. It itches. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*She nods and it dissipates.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel takes a deep breath*

[angels-maybe]

¢Apologies. I am not…good. At this, and in general.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Understood. My halo’s only just stopped being messed with, though, so I… don’t want another person to have control over me. Ever again, but especially now.⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Please feel free to tell me when I am bothering you. Or, alternatively, Azrael likes to just start crying until I figure out where I went wrong¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel huffs a laugh, and Orion looks mortified*

⛉Noted, thank you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Nod*

¢I make attempts. They usually fail. Sorry in advance¢

Ori, Re wants me to tell you that Uriel here acts like that because he’s allowed to now

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Do not shorten my name. 𒐸

*Uriel nods to Micte, then glares at Orion*

⛉Mind your manners. ⛉

𒐸So what? You being ‘allowed’ to do that’s because you’re an old cr-𒐸

*Uriel stares Orion down and Orion takes a sharp breath, looking away from Uriel*

[angels-maybe]

Hey, it’s alright. I won’t shorten your name anymore Orion. I’m sorry.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉If you’re going to, use Ryan, Fiona and Dahlia came up with that one when I was about that age. ⛉

*Orion nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

Alright. Just to confirm, Orion or Ryan are acceptable?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, not looking at anyone*

⛉Or Uriel, but that gets confusing… and it’s a can of worms you don’t want to open right now. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah okay.

¢I am going to take this.¢

*Micte steals Azrael’s hair clip and they dramatically collapse*

Mother whyyyyyy-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Because you’re not worthy. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azre joins in and fake sobs, shaking Micte*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel watches in amusement while Orion grips his sword*

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just scoops Azre up and boops their nose*

¢Mine¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion’s wings twitch*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre smiles a little, but squirms and immediately gets set down*

[≨I like to walk.≩]

Yep, speaking of walking I can’t get up-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Do you want help? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Nope.

*They just lay there for a moment*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods. Orion stares at Azrael completely apathetically*

[angels-maybe]

¢What is wrong?¢

I’m waiting to regain feeling in my lower body.

¢Would you like your chair?¢

…fine

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel takes one look at Orion and sighs*

⛉Give me your sword. ⛉

*Orion hands it over without the sheath, and the blade digs into Uriel’s hand… which he doesn’t react to at all*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael hauls themself into a wheelchair*

To be fair I am really easy to kill right now-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yeah, I know. I also know he’d try to poke you with the sword Just Because. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Orion I’m gonna be a bad influence. Do it. Poke me with the sharp.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion goes to take the sword back and fails miserably*

[angels-maybe]

Here.

*Azrael offers out their cane*

Not as fun as the sword but you can still poke me?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at Azrael, but doesn’t take it when Uriel shakes his head*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay. Y’know I made this cane with tools I borrowed from you? Isn’t that fun?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares blankly at Azrael*

⛉borrowed or stole, because my tools went missing so many times. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I gave them back, you said if I didn’t you’d tear all my tendons.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel laughs under his breath*

⛉Ah, I got reset while you had them, I came back and was so confused. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah I remember.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Your husband was such a suck-up to father, it was insane- I’d look at him funny and he’d immediately run to Him and start whining⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah makes sense. I’m so glad he’s dead honestly.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods*

⛉Honestly, I’m a little shocked Father never asked me to kill him while you were missing. He was pathetic. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

He was…actually I don’t remember most of what he was like. Mean. He was mean.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion makes a disbelieving noise*

⛉Oh yeah, absolutely. I just saw that and also saw the parts where he was begging Father to have a go at one of His other children while staring at me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I’m sorry I couldn’t get you out.

¢You were a child Azrael. That responsibility was mine and my failure does not fall on you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It falls on neither of you. Az, you hadn’t been created yet when it all started for me, and Father was… particularly attentive when it came to allowing others to get close enough to threaten him through me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azre wipes at their eyes harshly*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel offers them a handkerchief*

[angels-maybe]

*They take it and just hold it.*

¢My son, come.¢

*Micte wraps Azre in her sweater and kisses their head*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion looks awkward*

⛉Fathers not here to reset you, kid, take a minute. ⛉

*Orion looks at Uriel and nods slowly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know that you are very brave, Orion. If you stop being brave for a bit here, no one will be mad at you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at Micte blankly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know. He is not here, though. In this time, he is dead. Do you know what that means?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He hesitates before shaking his head.*

[angels-maybe]

¢Have you ever seen someone be very hurt and then never wake up?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Like the child? 𒐸

*Uriel’s mouth becomes a thin line*

[angels-maybe]

¢Will the child ever wake up? If the answer to that is no, then yes, like the child¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods*

⛉Reason one of two hundred why Barachiel hates me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Capybara hates you??

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yes. That one was Sandalphon’s. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael nods*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Ve kept track. ⛉

*Uriel rolls his shoulders*

⛉I was nine. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I am sorry.

[≨Cold≩]

*Azre shifts closer to Orion*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Don’t be, I was unconscious for that one. ⛉

*Orion glares at Azre*

[angels-maybe]

If you’re cold you can come here kiddo-

[≨I want big brother≩]

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Stop using bad words. 𒐸

*Uriel sighs through his nose*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre tilts their head*

Which words are the bad ones?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Brother. ⛉

*Orion nods*

[angels-maybe]

Ah.

*Azre makes grabby hands at Orion*

¢What are you, a toddler?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion goes to hit Azre, but Uriel pulls him back by the collar of his shirt*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre just keeps making grabby hands*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion manages to get his sword from Uriel, and slices it through the air at Azre*

[angels-maybe]

*They make zero effort to dodge, but Azrael pulls them back.*

Could I ask that any sharps be aimed at me instead?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion freezes*

[angels-maybe]

Re is small, I don’t want them to get poked is all. You’re allowed to poke me, or the man made of bones.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stays completely still, and Uriel takes the sword back*

⛉Better rule is no sharp sword around anyone who is younger than you, Orion. You have the training one? ⛉

*Orion nods stiffly, pulling a sword out that looks no less impressive, but isn’t as sharp*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre takes the sword from Uriel and gets Azrael directly in the gut with it*

Okay then. I did say this was allowed.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel grimaces, taking the sword back quickly, wiping it off, and putting it a sheath that… wasn’t there before.*

⛉I don’t think it’s a good idea for your blood to be everywhere, still. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just snaps her fingers and the wound vanishes*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods at her in thanks*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre goes back to making grabby hands at Orion.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion hits their hands with the sword, and it hurts but doesn’t draw blood*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t stop*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He hits them a few more times, then looks to Uriel for help*

⛉He doesn’t want to be touched right now, Azre. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*They turn to Micte and continue the grabby hands until she sighs and puts a hand on their shoulder.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion looks tense, holding the dull sword in a very tight grip*

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just stands there while Azre wraps around her in a hug*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Put the sword away, Orion, there’s no threat. ⛉

*Orion tenses, then does as he’s told*

[angels-maybe]

Re didn’t understand that you were saying no by hitting them. Thats why when Uriel said something they stopped.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion freezes*

⛉Another banned word. He isn’t allowed to say no to someone touching him if they’re…⛉

*Uriel clears his throat*

⛉An equal to your ex. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

…Re isn’t an equal to him. They’re beneath him.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Not in his programming they’re not. You’re not either. Hell, the only reason he didn’t react to me pulling him back before was because he’s got me categorised as higher rank than him.⛉

[angels-maybe]

Ah. I won’t tattle.

¢Why is it wrapped around me like a koala?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Because they were cold and wanted a hug. And Az? Think about what the subtext is for you being on Pahaliah’s level. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Uriel-I am going to puke if you keep talking at me about this. Please.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yeah, so is he if you keep ordering him around. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I got that from what you-

*They vomit*

-said.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion flinches as some of it hits him*

[angels-maybe]

I am so sorry-

¢Go get cleaned up, I’ve got it here.¢

*Micte crouches down with a handkerchief and offers it to Orion as Azrael leaves.*

¢It is okay.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion cleans himself up shakily*

[angels-maybe]

¢I saw nothing¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I can run you a bath?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at her blankly, before nodding, just as stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Come with me, then. We will find a change of clothes as well.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods again, walking closer to her*

[totecs-throne]

[You have 1 new message]

Reg: Hey, weird question, you seen Cam or Uri in the past couple days?

( @tuath-de-danann-rp )

Xipe: I have not seen Cam, I had an interaction with Uriel a bit ago though I do not know his current whereabouts

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

(Lag reset 5)

*Camiel doesn’t move, and Brigid keeps a close eye on her*

[angels-maybe]

*After a few minutes, Azrael sticks their head in the door and just stares at M.*

“Do you need me out there?”

*When they just continue to stare, M sighs, gets Laila tucked in, and follows them out*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel goes to follow but Fiona shakes her head and he sighs*

[angels-maybe]

*A bit later they both come back in, Azrael with a split lip and M with at least five visibly broken bones*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel frowns*

[angels-maybe]

He’s fine.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel stands and walks over to Azrael, staring at their split lip in concern*

[angels-maybe]

*They huff. It looks like a shard of glass or bone went through their face*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel looks furious, turning to M*

[angels-maybe]

“They did that to themself. And then continued to beat me up.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He stalks closer to M, halo spinning until it’s a blur that’s throwing off sparks*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael blinks, then moves to be between M and Uriel.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel stops in his tracks, staring at M*

[angels-maybe]

My Dad. Off limits.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉They hurt you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Off. Limits.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He doesn’t move closer but also doesn’t back off*

[angels-maybe]

“It’s alright bud-“

*M puts a hand on Azrael’s shoulder and they turn to look at him for a second, then they shake her head*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel mumbles something that makes Uriel’s halo stop in place, and he walks over to her with exactly zero hint of anger left*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael relaxes when Uriel is out of reach of M*

“See it’s fine.”

…okay.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel holds Uriel’s hand tight enough for a crack to be heard, but he doesn’t flinch, staying close to her*

[angels-maybe]

*M Just gets Azrael patched up, clicking his tongue*

“If you’re gonna eat bones don’t start at the sharp edges, kiddo.”

I’m fine Dad

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*After a few minutes, and a whispered reassurance from Uriel, Camiel lets him go, and he sits back down on the chair next to her*

[angels-maybe]

“No tienes que protegerme, Az”

¿Y si te hace daño?

“Me curaré”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel frowns*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael wraps around M, who holds them close*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It’s alright, sunshine. ⛉

*Camiel shakes her head*

[angels-maybe]

“What is it?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It’s nothing, Cam just got annoyed. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

“Well then it’s not nothing.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel clenches his jaw*

[angels-maybe]

“I can’t do things better if I don’t know what’s bothering Cam.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It isn’t anything that requires change. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

“…Camiel, what bothered you?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*She shrinks into herself*

[angels-maybe]

*M goes to say something, but Lavina and Azre appear.*

“Some dude who looks like a smaller Uriel is trying to kidnap Re. Assistance please.”

Oh-shit-

*Azrael pulls away from M and instantly takes Azre into their arms*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*The younger Uriel also appears, and Present Uriel grimaces*

⛉Orion, status? ⛉

*Orion freezes, staring at Uriel with wide eyes, which are barely visible behind the helmet*

𒐸…Father—𒐸

⛉Status, not mission report. ⛉

𒐸…Injured. Infected.𒐸

*Uriel nods*

[angels-maybe]

“You are injured where, Orion?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸My throat. 𒐸

*Uriel shakes his head*

[angels-maybe]

*M looks to Uriel*

Hey there, what’re you doing? Looking for Re?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Father sent me to find and retrieve them. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

That makes sense. I’m Azrael, just older.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am aware. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

I can’t give you Re just yet, I’m sorry. I could come with you and explain to father?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Negative. 𒐸

*Orion takes a step back from Azrael*

[angels-maybe]

Alright. Would you like to stay until I can give you Re, then?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods before Orion can answer*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay, how about I get you all set up then? I need to get Re set up too so may as well do it all at once yeah?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I do not require anything. 𒐸

⛉he can’t eat, drink, be healed or sit down. Father will find out if any of that happened and it’s not worth it. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Understood. Well how about you come help me out anyways Orion?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods once, walking towards Azrael stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre waves as Azrael starts out of the wing.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion follows Azrael, in reach the entire time, and not reacting to Azre’s wave*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael just heads into more of a craft area*

[≨What now?≩]

I’ve got posters to make.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion doesn’t react*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael pulls out a giant bin of paper flowers and some poster boards.*

I have to put all these flowers on these thick papers.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Confused stare*

[angels-maybe]

So we gotta take this-which is glue-and put it on our paper flowers and then use it to stick them to the paper like this.

*Azrael demonstrates gluing the flowers down*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion watches*

[angels-maybe]

Do you think you can help with that? Maybe just giving me the flowers or something?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, walking closer and handing Azrael a handful of the paper flowers*

[angels-maybe]

Thank you.

*They start gluing and Azre watches*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Every time Azrael gets to three flowers left, Orion passes them more*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael thanks him every time.*

These are for the fair next week.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*completely blank stare*

[angels-maybe]

So my kids are bringing horses to this place called the fair and we have to decorate for it.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Nod*

[angels-maybe]

I can show you the horses?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*no reaction*

[angels-maybe]

*They pull up a picture of a horse*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He balks, backing away from Azrael*

[angels-maybe]

Oh-okay it’s gone.

*They put the phone away and hold up their hands in surrender*

No more horse.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion flinches, tripping over his wing as he backs away and falling to the floor*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t move any closer, just crouching down.*

It’s all gone, I didn’t know it was a scary.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸 I’m sorry father- I-𒐸

*Orion’s voice sounds strangled, even more hoarse than before*

[angels-maybe]

It’s okay. Orion, I need you to take a deep breath.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He closes his mouth, clenching his jaw*

[angels-maybe]

Bring air in like you’re about to blow out a candle. And then pretend you are blowing out that candle.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He takes sharp breaths exclusively through his nose*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay, you’re doing good. Is it okay if I’m here or do you want me away?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He stares at Azrael like with eyes that look completely numb*

[angels-maybe]

How about we can hold up one or two fingers. If it’s okay with me here just one, if not two.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He holds up one finger*

[angels-maybe]

Alright, if me being here is okay I’ll stay in the room. I’m not gonna come any closer unless you want though, okay?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Blank stare*

[angels-maybe]

*They just nod and go back to gluing flowers.*

[≨Do you want to explore with me?≩]

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stands up, going back to handing Azrael flowers periodically*

[angels-maybe]

Re wants to know if you’ll explore with them. It’d allowed as long as you stay in the building.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion doesn’t respond*

[angels-maybe]

If you leave the building I have to come with you because safety.

[≨I want to explore.≩]

Yeah I know Re, you can explore if you promise to stay inside unless I’m with you.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸What do you request I do? 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

Uh…could you go with Re? If anything happens or there’s any sort of concern or threat I want you to shout my name, I will hear.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, moving the rest of the flowers to be within easier reach for Azrael before walking over to Azre*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre smiles and starts down a random hall*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion follows closely, one hand on his sword the entire time*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t touch anything, just look at everything*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸You shouldn’t be smiling, you know. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

*They tilt their head.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸When father finds out, you’ll be punished. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Punished for what?¢

*Micte rounds the corner, wiping traces of blood from her skin.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion bows to her before answering*

𒐸Smiling. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢And who will punish you two for that?¢

*She waves a hand for him to rise.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He does so*

𒐸Father. Or Lord Pahaliah. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

*She looks between the two before walking over*

¢Are you going to be hurt or scared if I touch you, Orion? If so, answer honestly.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…yes..? 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I will not touch you then.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at her*

[angels-maybe]

[≨It’s so big in here!≩]

¢Yes, it is very large in here.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods politely*

[angels-maybe]

¢Orion, what is your task currently?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Father requires I return with Azrael. The older Azrael requires I not return Azrael yet, and that I am to protect them and alert the older Azrael if anything of concern or danger occurs. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Alright. Status report?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Injured. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Severity of the injury?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am unable to disclose. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Do you remember me?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…You are Micte of Mictlan. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Yes, that is a very good memory you have¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares blankly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Is your father going to be bothered that you are taking so long?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…Affirmative. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I have taken a liking to you. I will handle it.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸That is not necessary. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I like you. I will assist you with this dilemma. If there is a reason for me to not give this assistance, you need to tell me.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…Understood. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Is there a reason I should not assist you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Yes. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢What is the reason?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am unable to disclose. 𒐸

*Uriel wanders out of the infirmary and over to them*

⛉He’s scared of dying, and if he tells you anything or if you intervene, Father will assume he told you, and he will be torn apart on an atomic level and put back together. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Micte looks at Uriel, then at Orion, and kneels down.*

¢I will not cause Him to reset you. If that means not assisting you currently, that is okay.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know I have asked already. If I touch specifically your head, will it hurt or scare you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Yes. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Understood.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉is there a reason you want to touch him? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Yes. I know from experience that He will not touch what I claim.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉He claimed him first. It wouldn’t last after he leaves this time and your realm. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢There are things I can do. I have done so for Raziel, and it has worked.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Well father didn’t exactly rape Raziel on a regular basis. It is different for this. ⛉

*Orion swallows thickly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Would Azrael be a better example, then?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Probably. But there’s a difference in how things were handled between me and Azrael. It’s safer for him to go back without an extra claim. Safer for Azre too. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Hm. Orion, if I give you a task will you remember it?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I will try. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢That is all I can ask of you. If you ever see the opportunity, bring the small ones here to me. The me from your time. And request sanctuary. She will grant it. And if you manage this, your father will not be able to bring harm to them or you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, but Uriel sighs*

⛉He’ll remember the idea of asking for sanctuary for the kids, but not you specifically. Father tried to hurt Reg, and I did what I could manage.⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Come here, Uriel.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel walks closer*

[angels-maybe]

*She stands.*

¢I am proud of you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉…thank you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Has my idiot husband been kind to you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉He has done more than I expected in the way of helping us. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Good. Who hurt you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yvonne… she was a friend of my Father’s, so you might have met her? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Hm. Do you want her heart? Or her head?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉I want exactly nothing with her DNA on it. Brigid — the woman I was with before when I was talking to present Azrael? — is taking care of that. Her parents have Yvonne now, so it shouldn’t be difficult for you to kill her so long as you can be polite for two sentences.⛉

[angels-maybe]

*She nods.*

¢Whatever you wish for is yours.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉I just want her dead, you can collaborate with the Dagda all you like, I don’t want to hear about it, I don’t want to see any of it. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Understood.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods. Orion looks numb*

⛉Father won’t mind, kid, he’s too dead for that. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Mother, do me a favor please?

*Azrael just…appears*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel tenses*

[angels-maybe]

Consent, please. I beg of you.

¢Why would I need that¢

Because Uriel is capable of giving it unlike most of the small children you claim?

¢Oh. Adult. Right. Uriel can I claim you as my child?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Nope. Please take the claim off. It itches. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*She nods and it dissipates.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel takes a deep breath*

[angels-maybe]

¢Apologies. I am not…good. At this, and in general.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Understood. My halo’s only just stopped being messed with, though, so I… don’t want another person to have control over me. Ever again, but especially now.⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Please feel free to tell me when I am bothering you. Or, alternatively, Azrael likes to just start crying until I figure out where I went wrong¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel huffs a laugh, and Orion looks mortified*

⛉Noted, thank you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Nod*

¢I make attempts. They usually fail. Sorry in advance¢

Ori, Re wants me to tell you that Uriel here acts like that because he’s allowed to now

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Do not shorten my name. 𒐸

*Uriel nods to Micte, then glares at Orion*

⛉Mind your manners. ⛉

𒐸So what? You being ‘allowed’ to do that’s because you’re an old cr-𒐸

*Uriel stares Orion down and Orion takes a sharp breath, looking away from Uriel*

[angels-maybe]

Hey, it’s alright. I won’t shorten your name anymore Orion. I’m sorry.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉If you’re going to, use Ryan, Fiona and Dahlia came up with that one when I was about that age. ⛉

*Orion nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

Alright. Just to confirm, Orion or Ryan are acceptable?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, not looking at anyone*

⛉Or Uriel, but that gets confusing… and it’s a can of worms you don’t want to open right now. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah okay.

¢I am going to take this.¢

*Micte steals Azrael’s hair clip and they dramatically collapse*

Mother whyyyyyy-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Because you’re not worthy. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azre joins in and fake sobs, shaking Micte*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel watches in amusement while Orion grips his sword*

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just scoops Azre up and boops their nose*

¢Mine¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion’s wings twitch*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre smiles a little, but squirms and immediately gets set down*

[≨I like to walk.≩]

Yep, speaking of walking I can’t get up-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Do you want help? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Nope.

*They just lay there for a moment*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods. Orion stares at Azrael completely apathetically*

[angels-maybe]

¢What is wrong?¢

I’m waiting to regain feeling in my lower body.

¢Would you like your chair?¢

…fine

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel takes one look at Orion and sighs*

⛉Give me your sword. ⛉

*Orion hands it over without the sheath, and the blade digs into Uriel’s hand… which he doesn’t react to at all*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael hauls themself into a wheelchair*

To be fair I am really easy to kill right now-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yeah, I know. I also know he’d try to poke you with the sword Just Because. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Orion I’m gonna be a bad influence. Do it. Poke me with the sharp.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion goes to take the sword back and fails miserably*

[angels-maybe]

Here.

*Azrael offers out their cane*

Not as fun as the sword but you can still poke me?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at Azrael, but doesn’t take it when Uriel shakes his head*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay. Y’know I made this cane with tools I borrowed from you? Isn’t that fun?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares blankly at Azrael*

⛉borrowed or stole, because my tools went missing so many times. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I gave them back, you said if I didn’t you’d tear all my tendons.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel laughs under his breath*

⛉Ah, I got reset while you had them, I came back and was so confused. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah I remember.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Your husband was such a suck-up to father, it was insane- I’d look at him funny and he’d immediately run to Him and start whining⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah makes sense. I’m so glad he’s dead honestly.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods*

⛉Honestly, I’m a little shocked Father never asked me to kill him while you were missing. He was pathetic. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

He was…actually I don’t remember most of what he was like. Mean. He was mean.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion makes a disbelieving noise*

⛉Oh yeah, absolutely. I just saw that and also saw the parts where he was begging Father to have a go at one of His other children while staring at me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I’m sorry I couldn’t get you out.

¢You were a child Azrael. That responsibility was mine and my failure does not fall on you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It falls on neither of you. Az, you hadn’t been created yet when it all started for me, and Father was… particularly attentive when it came to allowing others to get close enough to threaten him through me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azre wipes at their eyes harshly*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel offers them a handkerchief*

[angels-maybe]

*They take it and just hold it.*

¢My son, come.¢

*Micte wraps Azre in her sweater and kisses their head*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion looks awkward*

⛉Fathers not here to reset you, kid, take a minute. ⛉

*Orion looks at Uriel and nods slowly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know that you are very brave, Orion. If you stop being brave for a bit here, no one will be mad at you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at Micte blankly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know. He is not here, though. In this time, he is dead. Do you know what that means?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He hesitates before shaking his head.*

[angels-maybe]

¢Have you ever seen someone be very hurt and then never wake up?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Like the child? 𒐸

*Uriel’s mouth becomes a thin line*

[angels-maybe]

¢Will the child ever wake up? If the answer to that is no, then yes, like the child¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods*

⛉Reason one of two hundred why Barachiel hates me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Capybara hates you??

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yes. That one was Sandalphon’s. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael nods*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Ve kept track. ⛉

*Uriel rolls his shoulders*

⛉I was nine. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I am sorry.

[≨Cold≩]

*Azre shifts closer to Orion*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Don’t be, I was unconscious for that one. ⛉

*Orion glares at Azre*

[angels-maybe]

If you’re cold you can come here kiddo-

[≨I want big brother≩]

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Stop using bad words. 𒐸

*Uriel sighs through his nose*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre tilts their head*

Which words are the bad ones?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Brother. ⛉

*Orion nods*

[angels-maybe]

Ah.

*Azre makes grabby hands at Orion*

¢What are you, a toddler?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion goes to hit Azre, but Uriel pulls him back by the collar of his shirt*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre just keeps making grabby hands*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion manages to get his sword from Uriel, and slices it through the air at Azre*

[angels-maybe]

*They make zero effort to dodge, but Azrael pulls them back.*

Could I ask that any sharps be aimed at me instead?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion freezes*

[angels-maybe]

Re is small, I don’t want them to get poked is all. You’re allowed to poke me, or the man made of bones.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stays completely still, and Uriel takes the sword back*

⛉Better rule is no sharp sword around anyone who is younger than you, Orion. You have the training one? ⛉

*Orion nods stiffly, pulling a sword out that looks no less impressive, but isn’t as sharp*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre takes the sword from Uriel and gets Azrael directly in the gut with it*

Okay then. I did say this was allowed.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel grimaces, taking the sword back quickly, wiping it off, and putting it a sheath that… wasn’t there before.*

⛉I don’t think it’s a good idea for your blood to be everywhere, still. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just snaps her fingers and the wound vanishes*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods at her in thanks*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre goes back to making grabby hands at Orion.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion hits their hands with the sword, and it hurts but doesn’t draw blood*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t stop*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He hits them a few more times, then looks to Uriel for help*

⛉He doesn’t want to be touched right now, Azre. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*They turn to Micte and continue the grabby hands until she sighs and puts a hand on their shoulder.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion looks tense, holding the dull sword in a very tight grip*

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just stands there while Azre wraps around her in a hug*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Put the sword away, Orion, there’s no threat. ⛉

*Orion tenses, then does as he’s told*

[angels-maybe]

Re didn’t understand that you were saying no by hitting them. Thats why when Uriel said something they stopped.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion freezes*

⛉Another banned word. He isn’t allowed to say no to someone touching him if they’re…⛉

*Uriel clears his throat*

⛉An equal to your ex. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

…Re isn’t an equal to him. They’re beneath him.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Not in his programming they’re not. You’re not either. Hell, the only reason he didn’t react to me pulling him back before was because he’s got me categorised as higher rank than him.⛉

[angels-maybe]

Ah. I won’t tattle.

¢Why is it wrapped around me like a koala?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Because they were cold and wanted a hug. And Az? Think about what the subtext is for you being on Pahaliah’s level. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Uriel-I am going to puke if you keep talking at me about this. Please.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yeah, so is he if you keep ordering him around. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I got that from what you-

*They vomit*

-said.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion flinches as some of it hits him*

[angels-maybe]

I am so sorry-

¢Go get cleaned up, I’ve got it here.¢

*Micte crouches down with a handkerchief and offers it to Orion as Azrael leaves.*

¢It is okay.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion cleans himself up shakily*

[angels-maybe]

¢I saw nothing¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I can run you a bath?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at her blankly, before nodding, just as stiffly*

[totecs-throne]

[You have 1 new message]

Reg: Hey, weird question, you seen Cam or Uri in the past couple days?

( @tuath-de-danann-rp )

Xipe: I have not seen Cam, I had an interaction with Uriel a bit ago though I do not know his current whereabouts

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

(Lag reset 5)

*Camiel doesn’t move, and Brigid keeps a close eye on her*

[angels-maybe]

*After a few minutes, Azrael sticks their head in the door and just stares at M.*

“Do you need me out there?”

*When they just continue to stare, M sighs, gets Laila tucked in, and follows them out*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel goes to follow but Fiona shakes her head and he sighs*

[angels-maybe]

*A bit later they both come back in, Azrael with a split lip and M with at least five visibly broken bones*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel frowns*

[angels-maybe]

He’s fine.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel stands and walks over to Azrael, staring at their split lip in concern*

[angels-maybe]

*They huff. It looks like a shard of glass or bone went through their face*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel looks furious, turning to M*

[angels-maybe]

“They did that to themself. And then continued to beat me up.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He stalks closer to M, halo spinning until it’s a blur that’s throwing off sparks*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael blinks, then moves to be between M and Uriel.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel stops in his tracks, staring at M*

[angels-maybe]

My Dad. Off limits.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉They hurt you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Off. Limits.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He doesn’t move closer but also doesn’t back off*

[angels-maybe]

“It’s alright bud-“

*M puts a hand on Azrael’s shoulder and they turn to look at him for a second, then they shake her head*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel mumbles something that makes Uriel’s halo stop in place, and he walks over to her with exactly zero hint of anger left*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael relaxes when Uriel is out of reach of M*

“See it’s fine.”

…okay.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel holds Uriel’s hand tight enough for a crack to be heard, but he doesn’t flinch, staying close to her*

[angels-maybe]

*M Just gets Azrael patched up, clicking his tongue*

“If you’re gonna eat bones don’t start at the sharp edges, kiddo.”

I’m fine Dad

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*After a few minutes, and a whispered reassurance from Uriel, Camiel lets him go, and he sits back down on the chair next to her*

[angels-maybe]

“No tienes que protegerme, Az”

¿Y si te hace daño?

“Me curaré”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel frowns*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael wraps around M, who holds them close*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It’s alright, sunshine. ⛉

*Camiel shakes her head*

[angels-maybe]

“What is it?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It’s nothing, Cam just got annoyed. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

“Well then it’s not nothing.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel clenches his jaw*

[angels-maybe]

“I can’t do things better if I don’t know what’s bothering Cam.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It isn’t anything that requires change. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

“…Camiel, what bothered you?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*She shrinks into herself*

[angels-maybe]

*M goes to say something, but Lavina and Azre appear.*

“Some dude who looks like a smaller Uriel is trying to kidnap Re. Assistance please.”

Oh-shit-

*Azrael pulls away from M and instantly takes Azre into their arms*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*The younger Uriel also appears, and Present Uriel grimaces*

⛉Orion, status? ⛉

*Orion freezes, staring at Uriel with wide eyes, which are barely visible behind the helmet*

𒐸…Father—𒐸

⛉Status, not mission report. ⛉

𒐸…Injured. Infected.𒐸

*Uriel nods*

[angels-maybe]

“You are injured where, Orion?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸My throat. 𒐸

*Uriel shakes his head*

[angels-maybe]

*M looks to Uriel*

Hey there, what’re you doing? Looking for Re?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Father sent me to find and retrieve them. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

That makes sense. I’m Azrael, just older.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am aware. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

I can’t give you Re just yet, I’m sorry. I could come with you and explain to father?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Negative. 𒐸

*Orion takes a step back from Azrael*

[angels-maybe]

Alright. Would you like to stay until I can give you Re, then?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods before Orion can answer*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay, how about I get you all set up then? I need to get Re set up too so may as well do it all at once yeah?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I do not require anything. 𒐸

⛉he can’t eat, drink, be healed or sit down. Father will find out if any of that happened and it’s not worth it. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Understood. Well how about you come help me out anyways Orion?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods once, walking towards Azrael stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre waves as Azrael starts out of the wing.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion follows Azrael, in reach the entire time, and not reacting to Azre’s wave*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael just heads into more of a craft area*

[≨What now?≩]

I’ve got posters to make.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion doesn’t react*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael pulls out a giant bin of paper flowers and some poster boards.*

I have to put all these flowers on these thick papers.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Confused stare*

[angels-maybe]

So we gotta take this-which is glue-and put it on our paper flowers and then use it to stick them to the paper like this.

*Azrael demonstrates gluing the flowers down*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion watches*

[angels-maybe]

Do you think you can help with that? Maybe just giving me the flowers or something?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, walking closer and handing Azrael a handful of the paper flowers*

[angels-maybe]

Thank you.

*They start gluing and Azre watches*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Every time Azrael gets to three flowers left, Orion passes them more*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael thanks him every time.*

These are for the fair next week.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*completely blank stare*

[angels-maybe]

So my kids are bringing horses to this place called the fair and we have to decorate for it.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Nod*

[angels-maybe]

I can show you the horses?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*no reaction*

[angels-maybe]

*They pull up a picture of a horse*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He balks, backing away from Azrael*

[angels-maybe]

Oh-okay it’s gone.

*They put the phone away and hold up their hands in surrender*

No more horse.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion flinches, tripping over his wing as he backs away and falling to the floor*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t move any closer, just crouching down.*

It’s all gone, I didn’t know it was a scary.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸 I’m sorry father- I-𒐸

*Orion’s voice sounds strangled, even more hoarse than before*

[angels-maybe]

It’s okay. Orion, I need you to take a deep breath.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He closes his mouth, clenching his jaw*

[angels-maybe]

Bring air in like you’re about to blow out a candle. And then pretend you are blowing out that candle.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He takes sharp breaths exclusively through his nose*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay, you’re doing good. Is it okay if I’m here or do you want me away?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He stares at Azrael like with eyes that look completely numb*

[angels-maybe]

How about we can hold up one or two fingers. If it’s okay with me here just one, if not two.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He holds up one finger*

[angels-maybe]

Alright, if me being here is okay I’ll stay in the room. I’m not gonna come any closer unless you want though, okay?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Blank stare*

[angels-maybe]

*They just nod and go back to gluing flowers.*

[≨Do you want to explore with me?≩]

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stands up, going back to handing Azrael flowers periodically*

[angels-maybe]

Re wants to know if you’ll explore with them. It’d allowed as long as you stay in the building.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion doesn’t respond*

[angels-maybe]

If you leave the building I have to come with you because safety.

[≨I want to explore.≩]

Yeah I know Re, you can explore if you promise to stay inside unless I’m with you.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸What do you request I do? 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

Uh…could you go with Re? If anything happens or there’s any sort of concern or threat I want you to shout my name, I will hear.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, moving the rest of the flowers to be within easier reach for Azrael before walking over to Azre*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre smiles and starts down a random hall*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion follows closely, one hand on his sword the entire time*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t touch anything, just look at everything*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸You shouldn’t be smiling, you know. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

*They tilt their head.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸When father finds out, you’ll be punished. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Punished for what?¢

*Micte rounds the corner, wiping traces of blood from her skin.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion bows to her before answering*

𒐸Smiling. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢And who will punish you two for that?¢

*She waves a hand for him to rise.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He does so*

𒐸Father. Or Lord Pahaliah. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

*She looks between the two before walking over*

¢Are you going to be hurt or scared if I touch you, Orion? If so, answer honestly.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…yes..? 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I will not touch you then.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at her*

[angels-maybe]

[≨It’s so big in here!≩]

¢Yes, it is very large in here.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods politely*

[angels-maybe]

¢Orion, what is your task currently?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Father requires I return with Azrael. The older Azrael requires I not return Azrael yet, and that I am to protect them and alert the older Azrael if anything of concern or danger occurs. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Alright. Status report?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Injured. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Severity of the injury?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am unable to disclose. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Do you remember me?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…You are Micte of Mictlan. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Yes, that is a very good memory you have¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares blankly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Is your father going to be bothered that you are taking so long?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…Affirmative. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I have taken a liking to you. I will handle it.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸That is not necessary. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I like you. I will assist you with this dilemma. If there is a reason for me to not give this assistance, you need to tell me.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…Understood. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Is there a reason I should not assist you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Yes. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢What is the reason?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am unable to disclose. 𒐸

*Uriel wanders out of the infirmary and over to them*

⛉He’s scared of dying, and if he tells you anything or if you intervene, Father will assume he told you, and he will be torn apart on an atomic level and put back together. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Micte looks at Uriel, then at Orion, and kneels down.*

¢I will not cause Him to reset you. If that means not assisting you currently, that is okay.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know I have asked already. If I touch specifically your head, will it hurt or scare you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Yes. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Understood.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉is there a reason you want to touch him? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Yes. I know from experience that He will not touch what I claim.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉He claimed him first. It wouldn’t last after he leaves this time and your realm. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢There are things I can do. I have done so for Raziel, and it has worked.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Well father didn’t exactly rape Raziel on a regular basis. It is different for this. ⛉

*Orion swallows thickly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Would Azrael be a better example, then?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Probably. But there’s a difference in how things were handled between me and Azrael. It’s safer for him to go back without an extra claim. Safer for Azre too. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Hm. Orion, if I give you a task will you remember it?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I will try. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢That is all I can ask of you. If you ever see the opportunity, bring the small ones here to me. The me from your time. And request sanctuary. She will grant it. And if you manage this, your father will not be able to bring harm to them or you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, but Uriel sighs*

⛉He’ll remember the idea of asking for sanctuary for the kids, but not you specifically. Father tried to hurt Reg, and I did what I could manage.⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Come here, Uriel.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel walks closer*

[angels-maybe]

*She stands.*

¢I am proud of you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉…thank you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Has my idiot husband been kind to you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉He has done more than I expected in the way of helping us. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Good. Who hurt you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yvonne… she was a friend of my Father’s, so you might have met her? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Hm. Do you want her heart? Or her head?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉I want exactly nothing with her DNA on it. Brigid — the woman I was with before when I was talking to present Azrael? — is taking care of that. Her parents have Yvonne now, so it shouldn’t be difficult for you to kill her so long as you can be polite for two sentences.⛉

[angels-maybe]

*She nods.*

¢Whatever you wish for is yours.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉I just want her dead, you can collaborate with the Dagda all you like, I don’t want to hear about it, I don’t want to see any of it. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Understood.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods. Orion looks numb*

⛉Father won’t mind, kid, he’s too dead for that. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Mother, do me a favor please?

*Azrael just…appears*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel tenses*

[angels-maybe]

Consent, please. I beg of you.

¢Why would I need that¢

Because Uriel is capable of giving it unlike most of the small children you claim?

¢Oh. Adult. Right. Uriel can I claim you as my child?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Nope. Please take the claim off. It itches. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*She nods and it dissipates.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel takes a deep breath*

[angels-maybe]

¢Apologies. I am not…good. At this, and in general.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Understood. My halo’s only just stopped being messed with, though, so I… don’t want another person to have control over me. Ever again, but especially now.⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Please feel free to tell me when I am bothering you. Or, alternatively, Azrael likes to just start crying until I figure out where I went wrong¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel huffs a laugh, and Orion looks mortified*

⛉Noted, thank you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Nod*

¢I make attempts. They usually fail. Sorry in advance¢

Ori, Re wants me to tell you that Uriel here acts like that because he’s allowed to now

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Do not shorten my name. 𒐸

*Uriel nods to Micte, then glares at Orion*

⛉Mind your manners. ⛉

𒐸So what? You being ‘allowed’ to do that’s because you’re an old cr-𒐸

*Uriel stares Orion down and Orion takes a sharp breath, looking away from Uriel*

[angels-maybe]

Hey, it’s alright. I won’t shorten your name anymore Orion. I’m sorry.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉If you’re going to, use Ryan, Fiona and Dahlia came up with that one when I was about that age. ⛉

*Orion nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

Alright. Just to confirm, Orion or Ryan are acceptable?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, not looking at anyone*

⛉Or Uriel, but that gets confusing… and it’s a can of worms you don’t want to open right now. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah okay.

¢I am going to take this.¢

*Micte steals Azrael’s hair clip and they dramatically collapse*

Mother whyyyyyy-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Because you’re not worthy. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azre joins in and fake sobs, shaking Micte*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel watches in amusement while Orion grips his sword*

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just scoops Azre up and boops their nose*

¢Mine¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion’s wings twitch*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre smiles a little, but squirms and immediately gets set down*

[≨I like to walk.≩]

Yep, speaking of walking I can’t get up-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Do you want help? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Nope.

*They just lay there for a moment*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods. Orion stares at Azrael completely apathetically*

[angels-maybe]

¢What is wrong?¢

I’m waiting to regain feeling in my lower body.

¢Would you like your chair?¢

…fine

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel takes one look at Orion and sighs*

⛉Give me your sword. ⛉

*Orion hands it over without the sheath, and the blade digs into Uriel’s hand… which he doesn’t react to at all*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael hauls themself into a wheelchair*

To be fair I am really easy to kill right now-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yeah, I know. I also know he’d try to poke you with the sword Just Because. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Orion I’m gonna be a bad influence. Do it. Poke me with the sharp.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion goes to take the sword back and fails miserably*

[angels-maybe]

Here.

*Azrael offers out their cane*

Not as fun as the sword but you can still poke me?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at Azrael, but doesn’t take it when Uriel shakes his head*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay. Y’know I made this cane with tools I borrowed from you? Isn’t that fun?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares blankly at Azrael*

⛉borrowed or stole, because my tools went missing so many times. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I gave them back, you said if I didn’t you’d tear all my tendons.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel laughs under his breath*

⛉Ah, I got reset while you had them, I came back and was so confused. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah I remember.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Your husband was such a suck-up to father, it was insane- I’d look at him funny and he’d immediately run to Him and start whining⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah makes sense. I’m so glad he’s dead honestly.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods*

⛉Honestly, I’m a little shocked Father never asked me to kill him while you were missing. He was pathetic. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

He was…actually I don’t remember most of what he was like. Mean. He was mean.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion makes a disbelieving noise*

⛉Oh yeah, absolutely. I just saw that and also saw the parts where he was begging Father to have a go at one of His other children while staring at me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I’m sorry I couldn’t get you out.

¢You were a child Azrael. That responsibility was mine and my failure does not fall on you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It falls on neither of you. Az, you hadn’t been created yet when it all started for me, and Father was… particularly attentive when it came to allowing others to get close enough to threaten him through me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azre wipes at their eyes harshly*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel offers them a handkerchief*

[angels-maybe]

*They take it and just hold it.*

¢My son, come.¢

*Micte wraps Azre in her sweater and kisses their head*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion looks awkward*

⛉Fathers not here to reset you, kid, take a minute. ⛉

*Orion looks at Uriel and nods slowly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know that you are very brave, Orion. If you stop being brave for a bit here, no one will be mad at you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at Micte blankly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know. He is not here, though. In this time, he is dead. Do you know what that means?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He hesitates before shaking his head.*

[angels-maybe]

¢Have you ever seen someone be very hurt and then never wake up?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Like the child? 𒐸

*Uriel’s mouth becomes a thin line*

[angels-maybe]

¢Will the child ever wake up? If the answer to that is no, then yes, like the child¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods*

⛉Reason one of two hundred why Barachiel hates me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Capybara hates you??

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yes. That one was Sandalphon’s. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael nods*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Ve kept track. ⛉

*Uriel rolls his shoulders*

⛉I was nine. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I am sorry.

[≨Cold≩]

*Azre shifts closer to Orion*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Don’t be, I was unconscious for that one. ⛉

*Orion glares at Azre*

[angels-maybe]

If you’re cold you can come here kiddo-

[≨I want big brother≩]

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Stop using bad words. 𒐸

*Uriel sighs through his nose*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre tilts their head*

Which words are the bad ones?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Brother. ⛉

*Orion nods*

[angels-maybe]

Ah.

*Azre makes grabby hands at Orion*

¢What are you, a toddler?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion goes to hit Azre, but Uriel pulls him back by the collar of his shirt*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre just keeps making grabby hands*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion manages to get his sword from Uriel, and slices it through the air at Azre*

[angels-maybe]

*They make zero effort to dodge, but Azrael pulls them back.*

Could I ask that any sharps be aimed at me instead?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion freezes*

[angels-maybe]

Re is small, I don’t want them to get poked is all. You’re allowed to poke me, or the man made of bones.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stays completely still, and Uriel takes the sword back*

⛉Better rule is no sharp sword around anyone who is younger than you, Orion. You have the training one? ⛉

*Orion nods stiffly, pulling a sword out that looks no less impressive, but isn’t as sharp*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre takes the sword from Uriel and gets Azrael directly in the gut with it*

Okay then. I did say this was allowed.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel grimaces, taking the sword back quickly, wiping it off, and putting it a sheath that… wasn’t there before.*

⛉I don’t think it’s a good idea for your blood to be everywhere, still. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just snaps her fingers and the wound vanishes*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods at her in thanks*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre goes back to making grabby hands at Orion.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion hits their hands with the sword, and it hurts but doesn’t draw blood*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t stop*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He hits them a few more times, then looks to Uriel for help*

⛉He doesn’t want to be touched right now, Azre. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*They turn to Micte and continue the grabby hands until she sighs and puts a hand on their shoulder.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion looks tense, holding the dull sword in a very tight grip*

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just stands there while Azre wraps around her in a hug*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Put the sword away, Orion, there’s no threat. ⛉

*Orion tenses, then does as he’s told*

[angels-maybe]

Re didn’t understand that you were saying no by hitting them. Thats why when Uriel said something they stopped.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion freezes*

⛉Another banned word. He isn’t allowed to say no to someone touching him if they’re…⛉

*Uriel clears his throat*

⛉An equal to your ex. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

…Re isn’t an equal to him. They’re beneath him.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Not in his programming they’re not. You’re not either. Hell, the only reason he didn’t react to me pulling him back before was because he’s got me categorised as higher rank than him.⛉

[angels-maybe]

Ah. I won’t tattle.

¢Why is it wrapped around me like a koala?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Because they were cold and wanted a hug. And Az? Think about what the subtext is for you being on Pahaliah’s level. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Uriel-I am going to puke if you keep talking at me about this. Please.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yeah, so is he if you keep ordering him around. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I got that from what you-

*They vomit*

-said.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion flinches as some of it hits him*

[angels-maybe]

I am so sorry-

¢Go get cleaned up, I’ve got it here.¢

*Micte crouches down with a handkerchief and offers it to Orion as Azrael leaves.*

¢It is okay.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion cleans himself up shakily*

[angels-maybe]

¢I saw nothing¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He nods stiffly*

[totecs-throne]

[You have 1 new message]

Reg: Hey, weird question, you seen Cam or Uri in the past couple days?

( @tuath-de-danann-rp )

Xipe: I have not seen Cam, I had an interaction with Uriel a bit ago though I do not know his current whereabouts

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

(Lag reset 5)

*Camiel doesn’t move, and Brigid keeps a close eye on her*

[angels-maybe]

*After a few minutes, Azrael sticks their head in the door and just stares at M.*

“Do you need me out there?”

*When they just continue to stare, M sighs, gets Laila tucked in, and follows them out*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel goes to follow but Fiona shakes her head and he sighs*

[angels-maybe]

*A bit later they both come back in, Azrael with a split lip and M with at least five visibly broken bones*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel frowns*

[angels-maybe]

He’s fine.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel stands and walks over to Azrael, staring at their split lip in concern*

[angels-maybe]

*They huff. It looks like a shard of glass or bone went through their face*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel looks furious, turning to M*

[angels-maybe]

“They did that to themself. And then continued to beat me up.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He stalks closer to M, halo spinning until it’s a blur that’s throwing off sparks*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael blinks, then moves to be between M and Uriel.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel stops in his tracks, staring at M*

[angels-maybe]

My Dad. Off limits.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉They hurt you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Off. Limits.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He doesn’t move closer but also doesn’t back off*

[angels-maybe]

“It’s alright bud-“

*M puts a hand on Azrael’s shoulder and they turn to look at him for a second, then they shake her head*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel mumbles something that makes Uriel’s halo stop in place, and he walks over to her with exactly zero hint of anger left*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael relaxes when Uriel is out of reach of M*

“See it’s fine.”

…okay.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel holds Uriel’s hand tight enough for a crack to be heard, but he doesn’t flinch, staying close to her*

[angels-maybe]

*M Just gets Azrael patched up, clicking his tongue*

“If you’re gonna eat bones don’t start at the sharp edges, kiddo.”

I’m fine Dad

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*After a few minutes, and a whispered reassurance from Uriel, Camiel lets him go, and he sits back down on the chair next to her*

[angels-maybe]

“No tienes que protegerme, Az”

¿Y si te hace daño?

“Me curaré”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel frowns*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael wraps around M, who holds them close*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It’s alright, sunshine. ⛉

*Camiel shakes her head*

[angels-maybe]

“What is it?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It’s nothing, Cam just got annoyed. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

“Well then it’s not nothing.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel clenches his jaw*

[angels-maybe]

“I can’t do things better if I don’t know what’s bothering Cam.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It isn’t anything that requires change. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

“…Camiel, what bothered you?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*She shrinks into herself*

[angels-maybe]

*M goes to say something, but Lavina and Azre appear.*

“Some dude who looks like a smaller Uriel is trying to kidnap Re. Assistance please.”

Oh-shit-

*Azrael pulls away from M and instantly takes Azre into their arms*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*The younger Uriel also appears, and Present Uriel grimaces*

⛉Orion, status? ⛉

*Orion freezes, staring at Uriel with wide eyes, which are barely visible behind the helmet*

𒐸…Father—𒐸

⛉Status, not mission report. ⛉

𒐸…Injured. Infected.𒐸

*Uriel nods*

[angels-maybe]

“You are injured where, Orion?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸My throat. 𒐸

*Uriel shakes his head*

[angels-maybe]

*M looks to Uriel*

Hey there, what’re you doing? Looking for Re?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Father sent me to find and retrieve them. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

That makes sense. I’m Azrael, just older.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am aware. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

I can’t give you Re just yet, I’m sorry. I could come with you and explain to father?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Negative. 𒐸

*Orion takes a step back from Azrael*

[angels-maybe]

Alright. Would you like to stay until I can give you Re, then?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods before Orion can answer*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay, how about I get you all set up then? I need to get Re set up too so may as well do it all at once yeah?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I do not require anything. 𒐸

⛉he can’t eat, drink, be healed or sit down. Father will find out if any of that happened and it’s not worth it. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Understood. Well how about you come help me out anyways Orion?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods once, walking towards Azrael stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre waves as Azrael starts out of the wing.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion follows Azrael, in reach the entire time, and not reacting to Azre’s wave*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael just heads into more of a craft area*

[≨What now?≩]

I’ve got posters to make.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion doesn’t react*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael pulls out a giant bin of paper flowers and some poster boards.*

I have to put all these flowers on these thick papers.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Confused stare*

[angels-maybe]

So we gotta take this-which is glue-and put it on our paper flowers and then use it to stick them to the paper like this.

*Azrael demonstrates gluing the flowers down*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion watches*

[angels-maybe]

Do you think you can help with that? Maybe just giving me the flowers or something?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, walking closer and handing Azrael a handful of the paper flowers*

[angels-maybe]

Thank you.

*They start gluing and Azre watches*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Every time Azrael gets to three flowers left, Orion passes them more*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael thanks him every time.*

These are for the fair next week.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*completely blank stare*

[angels-maybe]

So my kids are bringing horses to this place called the fair and we have to decorate for it.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Nod*

[angels-maybe]

I can show you the horses?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*no reaction*

[angels-maybe]

*They pull up a picture of a horse*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He balks, backing away from Azrael*

[angels-maybe]

Oh-okay it’s gone.

*They put the phone away and hold up their hands in surrender*

No more horse.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion flinches, tripping over his wing as he backs away and falling to the floor*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t move any closer, just crouching down.*

It’s all gone, I didn’t know it was a scary.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸 I’m sorry father- I-𒐸

*Orion’s voice sounds strangled, even more hoarse than before*

[angels-maybe]

It’s okay. Orion, I need you to take a deep breath.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He closes his mouth, clenching his jaw*

[angels-maybe]

Bring air in like you’re about to blow out a candle. And then pretend you are blowing out that candle.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He takes sharp breaths exclusively through his nose*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay, you’re doing good. Is it okay if I’m here or do you want me away?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He stares at Azrael like with eyes that look completely numb*

[angels-maybe]

How about we can hold up one or two fingers. If it’s okay with me here just one, if not two.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He holds up one finger*

[angels-maybe]

Alright, if me being here is okay I’ll stay in the room. I’m not gonna come any closer unless you want though, okay?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Blank stare*

[angels-maybe]

*They just nod and go back to gluing flowers.*

[≨Do you want to explore with me?≩]

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stands up, going back to handing Azrael flowers periodically*

[angels-maybe]

Re wants to know if you’ll explore with them. It’d allowed as long as you stay in the building.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion doesn’t respond*

[angels-maybe]

If you leave the building I have to come with you because safety.

[≨I want to explore.≩]

Yeah I know Re, you can explore if you promise to stay inside unless I’m with you.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸What do you request I do? 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

Uh…could you go with Re? If anything happens or there’s any sort of concern or threat I want you to shout my name, I will hear.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, moving the rest of the flowers to be within easier reach for Azrael before walking over to Azre*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre smiles and starts down a random hall*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion follows closely, one hand on his sword the entire time*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t touch anything, just look at everything*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸You shouldn’t be smiling, you know. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

*They tilt their head.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸When father finds out, you’ll be punished. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Punished for what?¢

*Micte rounds the corner, wiping traces of blood from her skin.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion bows to her before answering*

𒐸Smiling. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢And who will punish you two for that?¢

*She waves a hand for him to rise.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He does so*

𒐸Father. Or Lord Pahaliah. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

*She looks between the two before walking over*

¢Are you going to be hurt or scared if I touch you, Orion? If so, answer honestly.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…yes..? 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I will not touch you then.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at her*

[angels-maybe]

[≨It’s so big in here!≩]

¢Yes, it is very large in here.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods politely*

[angels-maybe]

¢Orion, what is your task currently?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Father requires I return with Azrael. The older Azrael requires I not return Azrael yet, and that I am to protect them and alert the older Azrael if anything of concern or danger occurs. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Alright. Status report?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Injured. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Severity of the injury?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am unable to disclose. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Do you remember me?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…You are Micte of Mictlan. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Yes, that is a very good memory you have¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares blankly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Is your father going to be bothered that you are taking so long?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…Affirmative. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I have taken a liking to you. I will handle it.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸That is not necessary. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I like you. I will assist you with this dilemma. If there is a reason for me to not give this assistance, you need to tell me.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…Understood. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Is there a reason I should not assist you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Yes. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢What is the reason?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am unable to disclose. 𒐸

*Uriel wanders out of the infirmary and over to them*

⛉He’s scared of dying, and if he tells you anything or if you intervene, Father will assume he told you, and he will be torn apart on an atomic level and put back together. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Micte looks at Uriel, then at Orion, and kneels down.*

¢I will not cause Him to reset you. If that means not assisting you currently, that is okay.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know I have asked already. If I touch specifically your head, will it hurt or scare you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Yes. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Understood.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉is there a reason you want to touch him? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Yes. I know from experience that He will not touch what I claim.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉He claimed him first. It wouldn’t last after he leaves this time and your realm. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢There are things I can do. I have done so for Raziel, and it has worked.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Well father didn’t exactly rape Raziel on a regular basis. It is different for this. ⛉

*Orion swallows thickly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Would Azrael be a better example, then?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Probably. But there’s a difference in how things were handled between me and Azrael. It’s safer for him to go back without an extra claim. Safer for Azre too. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Hm. Orion, if I give you a task will you remember it?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I will try. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢That is all I can ask of you. If you ever see the opportunity, bring the small ones here to me. The me from your time. And request sanctuary. She will grant it. And if you manage this, your father will not be able to bring harm to them or you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, but Uriel sighs*

⛉He’ll remember the idea of asking for sanctuary for the kids, but not you specifically. Father tried to hurt Reg, and I did what I could manage.⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Come here, Uriel.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel walks closer*

[angels-maybe]

*She stands.*

¢I am proud of you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉…thank you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Has my idiot husband been kind to you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉He has done more than I expected in the way of helping us. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Good. Who hurt you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yvonne… she was a friend of my Father’s, so you might have met her? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Hm. Do you want her heart? Or her head?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉I want exactly nothing with her DNA on it. Brigid — the woman I was with before when I was talking to present Azrael? — is taking care of that. Her parents have Yvonne now, so it shouldn’t be difficult for you to kill her so long as you can be polite for two sentences.⛉

[angels-maybe]

*She nods.*

¢Whatever you wish for is yours.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉I just want her dead, you can collaborate with the Dagda all you like, I don’t want to hear about it, I don’t want to see any of it. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Understood.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods. Orion looks numb*

⛉Father won’t mind, kid, he’s too dead for that. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Mother, do me a favor please?

*Azrael just…appears*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel tenses*

[angels-maybe]

Consent, please. I beg of you.

¢Why would I need that¢

Because Uriel is capable of giving it unlike most of the small children you claim?

¢Oh. Adult. Right. Uriel can I claim you as my child?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Nope. Please take the claim off. It itches. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*She nods and it dissipates.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel takes a deep breath*

[angels-maybe]

¢Apologies. I am not…good. At this, and in general.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Understood. My halo’s only just stopped being messed with, though, so I… don’t want another person to have control over me. Ever again, but especially now.⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Please feel free to tell me when I am bothering you. Or, alternatively, Azrael likes to just start crying until I figure out where I went wrong¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel huffs a laugh, and Orion looks mortified*

⛉Noted, thank you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Nod*

¢I make attempts. They usually fail. Sorry in advance¢

Ori, Re wants me to tell you that Uriel here acts like that because he’s allowed to now

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Do not shorten my name. 𒐸

*Uriel nods to Micte, then glares at Orion*

⛉Mind your manners. ⛉

𒐸So what? You being ‘allowed’ to do that’s because you’re an old cr-𒐸

*Uriel stares Orion down and Orion takes a sharp breath, looking away from Uriel*

[angels-maybe]

Hey, it’s alright. I won’t shorten your name anymore Orion. I’m sorry.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉If you’re going to, use Ryan, Fiona and Dahlia came up with that one when I was about that age. ⛉

*Orion nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

Alright. Just to confirm, Orion or Ryan are acceptable?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, not looking at anyone*

⛉Or Uriel, but that gets confusing… and it’s a can of worms you don’t want to open right now. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah okay.

¢I am going to take this.¢

*Micte steals Azrael’s hair clip and they dramatically collapse*

Mother whyyyyyy-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Because you’re not worthy. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azre joins in and fake sobs, shaking Micte*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel watches in amusement while Orion grips his sword*

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just scoops Azre up and boops their nose*

¢Mine¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion’s wings twitch*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre smiles a little, but squirms and immediately gets set down*

[≨I like to walk.≩]

Yep, speaking of walking I can’t get up-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Do you want help? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Nope.

*They just lay there for a moment*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods. Orion stares at Azrael completely apathetically*

[angels-maybe]

¢What is wrong?¢

I’m waiting to regain feeling in my lower body.

¢Would you like your chair?¢

…fine

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel takes one look at Orion and sighs*

⛉Give me your sword. ⛉

*Orion hands it over without the sheath, and the blade digs into Uriel’s hand… which he doesn’t react to at all*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael hauls themself into a wheelchair*

To be fair I am really easy to kill right now-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yeah, I know. I also know he’d try to poke you with the sword Just Because. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Orion I’m gonna be a bad influence. Do it. Poke me with the sharp.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion goes to take the sword back and fails miserably*

[angels-maybe]

Here.

*Azrael offers out their cane*

Not as fun as the sword but you can still poke me?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at Azrael, but doesn’t take it when Uriel shakes his head*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay. Y’know I made this cane with tools I borrowed from you? Isn’t that fun?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares blankly at Azrael*

⛉borrowed or stole, because my tools went missing so many times. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I gave them back, you said if I didn’t you’d tear all my tendons.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel laughs under his breath*

⛉Ah, I got reset while you had them, I came back and was so confused. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah I remember.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Your husband was such a suck-up to father, it was insane- I’d look at him funny and he’d immediately run to Him and start whining⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah makes sense. I’m so glad he’s dead honestly.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods*

⛉Honestly, I’m a little shocked Father never asked me to kill him while you were missing. He was pathetic. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

He was…actually I don’t remember most of what he was like. Mean. He was mean.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion makes a disbelieving noise*

⛉Oh yeah, absolutely. I just saw that and also saw the parts where he was begging Father to have a go at one of His other children while staring at me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I’m sorry I couldn’t get you out.

¢You were a child Azrael. That responsibility was mine and my failure does not fall on you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It falls on neither of you. Az, you hadn’t been created yet when it all started for me, and Father was… particularly attentive when it came to allowing others to get close enough to threaten him through me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azre wipes at their eyes harshly*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel offers them a handkerchief*

[angels-maybe]

*They take it and just hold it.*

¢My son, come.¢

*Micte wraps Azre in her sweater and kisses their head*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion looks awkward*

⛉Fathers not here to reset you, kid, take a minute. ⛉

*Orion looks at Uriel and nods slowly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know that you are very brave, Orion. If you stop being brave for a bit here, no one will be mad at you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at Micte blankly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know. He is not here, though. In this time, he is dead. Do you know what that means?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He hesitates before shaking his head.*

[angels-maybe]

¢Have you ever seen someone be very hurt and then never wake up?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Like the child? 𒐸

*Uriel’s mouth becomes a thin line*

[angels-maybe]

¢Will the child ever wake up? If the answer to that is no, then yes, like the child¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods*

⛉Reason one of two hundred why Barachiel hates me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Capybara hates you??

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yes. That one was Sandalphon’s. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael nods*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Ve kept track. ⛉

*Uriel rolls his shoulders*

⛉I was nine. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I am sorry.

[≨Cold≩]

*Azre shifts closer to Orion*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Don’t be, I was unconscious for that one. ⛉

*Orion glares at Azre*

[angels-maybe]

If you’re cold you can come here kiddo-

[≨I want big brother≩]

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Stop using bad words. 𒐸

*Uriel sighs through his nose*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre tilts their head*

Which words are the bad ones?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Brother. ⛉

*Orion nods*

[angels-maybe]

Ah.

*Azre makes grabby hands at Orion*

¢What are you, a toddler?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion goes to hit Azre, but Uriel pulls him back by the collar of his shirt*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre just keeps making grabby hands*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion manages to get his sword from Uriel, and slices it through the air at Azre*

[angels-maybe]

*They make zero effort to dodge, but Azrael pulls them back.*

Could I ask that any sharps be aimed at me instead?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion freezes*

[angels-maybe]

Re is small, I don’t want them to get poked is all. You’re allowed to poke me, or the man made of bones.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stays completely still, and Uriel takes the sword back*

⛉Better rule is no sharp sword around anyone who is younger than you, Orion. You have the training one? ⛉

*Orion nods stiffly, pulling a sword out that looks no less impressive, but isn’t as sharp*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre takes the sword from Uriel and gets Azrael directly in the gut with it*

Okay then. I did say this was allowed.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel grimaces, taking the sword back quickly, wiping it off, and putting it a sheath that… wasn’t there before.*

⛉I don’t think it’s a good idea for your blood to be everywhere, still. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just snaps her fingers and the wound vanishes*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods at her in thanks*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre goes back to making grabby hands at Orion.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion hits their hands with the sword, and it hurts but doesn’t draw blood*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t stop*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He hits them a few more times, then looks to Uriel for help*

⛉He doesn’t want to be touched right now, Azre. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*They turn to Micte and continue the grabby hands until she sighs and puts a hand on their shoulder.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion looks tense, holding the dull sword in a very tight grip*

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just stands there while Azre wraps around her in a hug*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Put the sword away, Orion, there’s no threat. ⛉

*Orion tenses, then does as he’s told*

[angels-maybe]

Re didn’t understand that you were saying no by hitting them. Thats why when Uriel said something they stopped.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion freezes*

⛉Another banned word. He isn’t allowed to say no to someone touching him if they’re…⛉

*Uriel clears his throat*

⛉An equal to your ex. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

…Re isn’t an equal to him. They’re beneath him.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Not in his programming they’re not. You’re not either. Hell, the only reason he didn’t react to me pulling him back before was because he’s got me categorised as higher rank than him.⛉

[angels-maybe]

Ah. I won’t tattle.

¢Why is it wrapped around me like a koala?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Because they were cold and wanted a hug. And Az? Think about what the subtext is for you being on Pahaliah’s level. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Uriel-I am going to puke if you keep talking at me about this. Please.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yeah, so is he if you keep ordering him around. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I got that from what you-

*They vomit*

-said.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion flinches as some of it hits him*

[angels-maybe]

I am so sorry-

¢Go get cleaned up, I’ve got it here.¢

*Micte crouches down with a handkerchief and offers it to Orion as Azrael leaves.*

¢It is okay.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion cleans himself up shakily*

[totecs-throne]

[You have 1 new message]

Reg: Hey, weird question, you seen Cam or Uri in the past couple days?

( @tuath-de-danann-rp )

Xipe: I have not seen Cam, I had an interaction with Uriel a bit ago though I do not know his current whereabouts

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

(Lag reset 5)

*Camiel doesn’t move, and Brigid keeps a close eye on her*

[angels-maybe]

*After a few minutes, Azrael sticks their head in the door and just stares at M.*

“Do you need me out there?”

*When they just continue to stare, M sighs, gets Laila tucked in, and follows them out*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel goes to follow but Fiona shakes her head and he sighs*

[angels-maybe]

*A bit later they both come back in, Azrael with a split lip and M with at least five visibly broken bones*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel frowns*

[angels-maybe]

He’s fine.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel stands and walks over to Azrael, staring at their split lip in concern*

[angels-maybe]

*They huff. It looks like a shard of glass or bone went through their face*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel looks furious, turning to M*

[angels-maybe]

“They did that to themself. And then continued to beat me up.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He stalks closer to M, halo spinning until it’s a blur that’s throwing off sparks*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael blinks, then moves to be between M and Uriel.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel stops in his tracks, staring at M*

[angels-maybe]

My Dad. Off limits.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉They hurt you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Off. Limits.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He doesn’t move closer but also doesn’t back off*

[angels-maybe]

“It’s alright bud-“

*M puts a hand on Azrael’s shoulder and they turn to look at him for a second, then they shake her head*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel mumbles something that makes Uriel’s halo stop in place, and he walks over to her with exactly zero hint of anger left*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael relaxes when Uriel is out of reach of M*

“See it’s fine.”

…okay.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel holds Uriel’s hand tight enough for a crack to be heard, but he doesn’t flinch, staying close to her*

[angels-maybe]

*M Just gets Azrael patched up, clicking his tongue*

“If you’re gonna eat bones don’t start at the sharp edges, kiddo.”

I’m fine Dad

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*After a few minutes, and a whispered reassurance from Uriel, Camiel lets him go, and he sits back down on the chair next to her*

[angels-maybe]

“No tienes que protegerme, Az”

¿Y si te hace daño?

“Me curaré”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel frowns*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael wraps around M, who holds them close*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It’s alright, sunshine. ⛉

*Camiel shakes her head*

[angels-maybe]

“What is it?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It’s nothing, Cam just got annoyed. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

“Well then it’s not nothing.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel clenches his jaw*

[angels-maybe]

“I can’t do things better if I don’t know what’s bothering Cam.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It isn’t anything that requires change. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

“…Camiel, what bothered you?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*She shrinks into herself*

[angels-maybe]

*M goes to say something, but Lavina and Azre appear.*

“Some dude who looks like a smaller Uriel is trying to kidnap Re. Assistance please.”

Oh-shit-

*Azrael pulls away from M and instantly takes Azre into their arms*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*The younger Uriel also appears, and Present Uriel grimaces*

⛉Orion, status? ⛉

*Orion freezes, staring at Uriel with wide eyes, which are barely visible behind the helmet*

𒐸…Father—𒐸

⛉Status, not mission report. ⛉

𒐸…Injured. Infected.𒐸

*Uriel nods*

[angels-maybe]

“You are injured where, Orion?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸My throat. 𒐸

*Uriel shakes his head*

[angels-maybe]

*M looks to Uriel*

Hey there, what’re you doing? Looking for Re?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Father sent me to find and retrieve them. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

That makes sense. I’m Azrael, just older.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am aware. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

I can’t give you Re just yet, I’m sorry. I could come with you and explain to father?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Negative. 𒐸

*Orion takes a step back from Azrael*

[angels-maybe]

Alright. Would you like to stay until I can give you Re, then?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods before Orion can answer*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay, how about I get you all set up then? I need to get Re set up too so may as well do it all at once yeah?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I do not require anything. 𒐸

⛉he can’t eat, drink, be healed or sit down. Father will find out if any of that happened and it’s not worth it. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Understood. Well how about you come help me out anyways Orion?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods once, walking towards Azrael stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre waves as Azrael starts out of the wing.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion follows Azrael, in reach the entire time, and not reacting to Azre’s wave*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael just heads into more of a craft area*

[≨What now?≩]

I’ve got posters to make.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion doesn’t react*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael pulls out a giant bin of paper flowers and some poster boards.*

I have to put all these flowers on these thick papers.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Confused stare*

[angels-maybe]

So we gotta take this-which is glue-and put it on our paper flowers and then use it to stick them to the paper like this.

*Azrael demonstrates gluing the flowers down*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion watches*

[angels-maybe]

Do you think you can help with that? Maybe just giving me the flowers or something?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, walking closer and handing Azrael a handful of the paper flowers*

[angels-maybe]

Thank you.

*They start gluing and Azre watches*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Every time Azrael gets to three flowers left, Orion passes them more*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael thanks him every time.*

These are for the fair next week.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*completely blank stare*

[angels-maybe]

So my kids are bringing horses to this place called the fair and we have to decorate for it.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Nod*

[angels-maybe]

I can show you the horses?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*no reaction*

[angels-maybe]

*They pull up a picture of a horse*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He balks, backing away from Azrael*

[angels-maybe]

Oh-okay it’s gone.

*They put the phone away and hold up their hands in surrender*

No more horse.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion flinches, tripping over his wing as he backs away and falling to the floor*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t move any closer, just crouching down.*

It’s all gone, I didn’t know it was a scary.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸 I’m sorry father- I-𒐸

*Orion’s voice sounds strangled, even more hoarse than before*

[angels-maybe]

It’s okay. Orion, I need you to take a deep breath.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He closes his mouth, clenching his jaw*

[angels-maybe]

Bring air in like you’re about to blow out a candle. And then pretend you are blowing out that candle.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He takes sharp breaths exclusively through his nose*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay, you’re doing good. Is it okay if I’m here or do you want me away?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He stares at Azrael like with eyes that look completely numb*

[angels-maybe]

How about we can hold up one or two fingers. If it’s okay with me here just one, if not two.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He holds up one finger*

[angels-maybe]

Alright, if me being here is okay I’ll stay in the room. I’m not gonna come any closer unless you want though, okay?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Blank stare*

[angels-maybe]

*They just nod and go back to gluing flowers.*

[≨Do you want to explore with me?≩]

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stands up, going back to handing Azrael flowers periodically*

[angels-maybe]

Re wants to know if you’ll explore with them. It’d allowed as long as you stay in the building.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion doesn’t respond*

[angels-maybe]

If you leave the building I have to come with you because safety.

[≨I want to explore.≩]

Yeah I know Re, you can explore if you promise to stay inside unless I’m with you.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸What do you request I do? 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

Uh…could you go with Re? If anything happens or there’s any sort of concern or threat I want you to shout my name, I will hear.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, moving the rest of the flowers to be within easier reach for Azrael before walking over to Azre*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre smiles and starts down a random hall*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion follows closely, one hand on his sword the entire time*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t touch anything, just look at everything*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸You shouldn’t be smiling, you know. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

*They tilt their head.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸When father finds out, you’ll be punished. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Punished for what?¢

*Micte rounds the corner, wiping traces of blood from her skin.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion bows to her before answering*

𒐸Smiling. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢And who will punish you two for that?¢

*She waves a hand for him to rise.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He does so*

𒐸Father. Or Lord Pahaliah. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

*She looks between the two before walking over*

¢Are you going to be hurt or scared if I touch you, Orion? If so, answer honestly.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…yes..? 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I will not touch you then.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at her*

[angels-maybe]

[≨It’s so big in here!≩]

¢Yes, it is very large in here.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods politely*

[angels-maybe]

¢Orion, what is your task currently?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Father requires I return with Azrael. The older Azrael requires I not return Azrael yet, and that I am to protect them and alert the older Azrael if anything of concern or danger occurs. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Alright. Status report?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Injured. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Severity of the injury?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am unable to disclose. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Do you remember me?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…You are Micte of Mictlan. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Yes, that is a very good memory you have¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares blankly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Is your father going to be bothered that you are taking so long?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…Affirmative. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I have taken a liking to you. I will handle it.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸That is not necessary. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I like you. I will assist you with this dilemma. If there is a reason for me to not give this assistance, you need to tell me.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…Understood. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Is there a reason I should not assist you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Yes. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢What is the reason?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am unable to disclose. 𒐸

*Uriel wanders out of the infirmary and over to them*

⛉He’s scared of dying, and if he tells you anything or if you intervene, Father will assume he told you, and he will be torn apart on an atomic level and put back together. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Micte looks at Uriel, then at Orion, and kneels down.*

¢I will not cause Him to reset you. If that means not assisting you currently, that is okay.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know I have asked already. If I touch specifically your head, will it hurt or scare you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Yes. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Understood.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉is there a reason you want to touch him? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Yes. I know from experience that He will not touch what I claim.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉He claimed him first. It wouldn’t last after he leaves this time and your realm. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢There are things I can do. I have done so for Raziel, and it has worked.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Well father didn’t exactly rape Raziel on a regular basis. It is different for this. ⛉

*Orion swallows thickly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Would Azrael be a better example, then?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Probably. But there’s a difference in how things were handled between me and Azrael. It’s safer for him to go back without an extra claim. Safer for Azre too. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Hm. Orion, if I give you a task will you remember it?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I will try. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢That is all I can ask of you. If you ever see the opportunity, bring the small ones here to me. The me from your time. And request sanctuary. She will grant it. And if you manage this, your father will not be able to bring harm to them or you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, but Uriel sighs*

⛉He’ll remember the idea of asking for sanctuary for the kids, but not you specifically. Father tried to hurt Reg, and I did what I could manage.⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Come here, Uriel.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel walks closer*

[angels-maybe]

*She stands.*

¢I am proud of you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉…thank you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Has my idiot husband been kind to you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉He has done more than I expected in the way of helping us. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Good. Who hurt you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yvonne… she was a friend of my Father’s, so you might have met her? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Hm. Do you want her heart? Or her head?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉I want exactly nothing with her DNA on it. Brigid — the woman I was with before when I was talking to present Azrael? — is taking care of that. Her parents have Yvonne now, so it shouldn’t be difficult for you to kill her so long as you can be polite for two sentences.⛉

[angels-maybe]

*She nods.*

¢Whatever you wish for is yours.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉I just want her dead, you can collaborate with the Dagda all you like, I don’t want to hear about it, I don’t want to see any of it. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Understood.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods. Orion looks numb*

⛉Father won’t mind, kid, he’s too dead for that. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Mother, do me a favor please?

*Azrael just…appears*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel tenses*

[angels-maybe]

Consent, please. I beg of you.

¢Why would I need that¢

Because Uriel is capable of giving it unlike most of the small children you claim?

¢Oh. Adult. Right. Uriel can I claim you as my child?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Nope. Please take the claim off. It itches. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*She nods and it dissipates.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel takes a deep breath*

[angels-maybe]

¢Apologies. I am not…good. At this, and in general.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Understood. My halo’s only just stopped being messed with, though, so I… don’t want another person to have control over me. Ever again, but especially now.⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Please feel free to tell me when I am bothering you. Or, alternatively, Azrael likes to just start crying until I figure out where I went wrong¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel huffs a laugh, and Orion looks mortified*

⛉Noted, thank you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Nod*

¢I make attempts. They usually fail. Sorry in advance¢

Ori, Re wants me to tell you that Uriel here acts like that because he’s allowed to now

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Do not shorten my name. 𒐸

*Uriel nods to Micte, then glares at Orion*

⛉Mind your manners. ⛉

𒐸So what? You being ‘allowed’ to do that’s because you’re an old cr-𒐸

*Uriel stares Orion down and Orion takes a sharp breath, looking away from Uriel*

[angels-maybe]

Hey, it’s alright. I won’t shorten your name anymore Orion. I’m sorry.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉If you’re going to, use Ryan, Fiona and Dahlia came up with that one when I was about that age. ⛉

*Orion nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

Alright. Just to confirm, Orion or Ryan are acceptable?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, not looking at anyone*

⛉Or Uriel, but that gets confusing… and it’s a can of worms you don’t want to open right now. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah okay.

¢I am going to take this.¢

*Micte steals Azrael’s hair clip and they dramatically collapse*

Mother whyyyyyy-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Because you’re not worthy. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azre joins in and fake sobs, shaking Micte*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel watches in amusement while Orion grips his sword*

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just scoops Azre up and boops their nose*

¢Mine¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion’s wings twitch*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre smiles a little, but squirms and immediately gets set down*

[≨I like to walk.≩]

Yep, speaking of walking I can’t get up-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Do you want help? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Nope.

*They just lay there for a moment*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods. Orion stares at Azrael completely apathetically*

[angels-maybe]

¢What is wrong?¢

I’m waiting to regain feeling in my lower body.

¢Would you like your chair?¢

…fine

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel takes one look at Orion and sighs*

⛉Give me your sword. ⛉

*Orion hands it over without the sheath, and the blade digs into Uriel’s hand… which he doesn’t react to at all*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael hauls themself into a wheelchair*

To be fair I am really easy to kill right now-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yeah, I know. I also know he’d try to poke you with the sword Just Because. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Orion I’m gonna be a bad influence. Do it. Poke me with the sharp.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion goes to take the sword back and fails miserably*

[angels-maybe]

Here.

*Azrael offers out their cane*

Not as fun as the sword but you can still poke me?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at Azrael, but doesn’t take it when Uriel shakes his head*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay. Y’know I made this cane with tools I borrowed from you? Isn’t that fun?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares blankly at Azrael*

⛉borrowed or stole, because my tools went missing so many times. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I gave them back, you said if I didn’t you’d tear all my tendons.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel laughs under his breath*

⛉Ah, I got reset while you had them, I came back and was so confused. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah I remember.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Your husband was such a suck-up to father, it was insane- I’d look at him funny and he’d immediately run to Him and start whining⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah makes sense. I’m so glad he’s dead honestly.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods*

⛉Honestly, I’m a little shocked Father never asked me to kill him while you were missing. He was pathetic. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

He was…actually I don’t remember most of what he was like. Mean. He was mean.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion makes a disbelieving noise*

⛉Oh yeah, absolutely. I just saw that and also saw the parts where he was begging Father to have a go at one of His other children while staring at me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I’m sorry I couldn’t get you out.

¢You were a child Azrael. That responsibility was mine and my failure does not fall on you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It falls on neither of you. Az, you hadn’t been created yet when it all started for me, and Father was… particularly attentive when it came to allowing others to get close enough to threaten him through me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azre wipes at their eyes harshly*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel offers them a handkerchief*

[angels-maybe]

*They take it and just hold it.*

¢My son, come.¢

*Micte wraps Azre in her sweater and kisses their head*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion looks awkward*

⛉Fathers not here to reset you, kid, take a minute. ⛉

*Orion looks at Uriel and nods slowly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know that you are very brave, Orion. If you stop being brave for a bit here, no one will be mad at you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at Micte blankly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know. He is not here, though. In this time, he is dead. Do you know what that means?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He hesitates before shaking his head.*

[angels-maybe]

¢Have you ever seen someone be very hurt and then never wake up?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Like the child? 𒐸

*Uriel’s mouth becomes a thin line*

[angels-maybe]

¢Will the child ever wake up? If the answer to that is no, then yes, like the child¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods*

⛉Reason one of two hundred why Barachiel hates me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Capybara hates you??

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yes. That one was Sandalphon’s. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael nods*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Ve kept track. ⛉

*Uriel rolls his shoulders*

⛉I was nine. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I am sorry.

[≨Cold≩]

*Azre shifts closer to Orion*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Don’t be, I was unconscious for that one. ⛉

*Orion glares at Azre*

[angels-maybe]

If you’re cold you can come here kiddo-

[≨I want big brother≩]

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Stop using bad words. 𒐸

*Uriel sighs through his nose*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre tilts their head*

Which words are the bad ones?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Brother. ⛉

*Orion nods*

[angels-maybe]

Ah.

*Azre makes grabby hands at Orion*

¢What are you, a toddler?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion goes to hit Azre, but Uriel pulls him back by the collar of his shirt*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre just keeps making grabby hands*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion manages to get his sword from Uriel, and slices it through the air at Azre*

[angels-maybe]

*They make zero effort to dodge, but Azrael pulls them back.*

Could I ask that any sharps be aimed at me instead?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion freezes*

[angels-maybe]

Re is small, I don’t want them to get poked is all. You’re allowed to poke me, or the man made of bones.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stays completely still, and Uriel takes the sword back*

⛉Better rule is no sharp sword around anyone who is younger than you, Orion. You have the training one? ⛉

*Orion nods stiffly, pulling a sword out that looks no less impressive, but isn’t as sharp*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre takes the sword from Uriel and gets Azrael directly in the gut with it*

Okay then. I did say this was allowed.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel grimaces, taking the sword back quickly, wiping it off, and putting it a sheath that… wasn’t there before.*

⛉I don’t think it’s a good idea for your blood to be everywhere, still. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just snaps her fingers and the wound vanishes*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods at her in thanks*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre goes back to making grabby hands at Orion.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion hits their hands with the sword, and it hurts but doesn’t draw blood*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t stop*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He hits them a few more times, then looks to Uriel for help*

⛉He doesn’t want to be touched right now, Azre. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*They turn to Micte and continue the grabby hands until she sighs and puts a hand on their shoulder.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion looks tense, holding the dull sword in a very tight grip*

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just stands there while Azre wraps around her in a hug*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Put the sword away, Orion, there’s no threat. ⛉

*Orion tenses, then does as he’s told*

[angels-maybe]

Re didn’t understand that you were saying no by hitting them. Thats why when Uriel said something they stopped.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion freezes*

⛉Another banned word. He isn’t allowed to say no to someone touching him if they’re…⛉

*Uriel clears his throat*

⛉An equal to your ex. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

…Re isn’t an equal to him. They’re beneath him.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Not in his programming they’re not. You’re not either. Hell, the only reason he didn’t react to me pulling him back before was because he’s got me categorised as higher rank than him.⛉

[angels-maybe]

Ah. I won’t tattle.

¢Why is it wrapped around me like a koala?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Because they were cold and wanted a hug. And Az? Think about what the subtext is for you being on Pahaliah’s level. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Uriel-I am going to puke if you keep talking at me about this. Please.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yeah, so is he if you keep ordering him around. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I got that from what you-

*They vomit*

-said.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion flinches as some of it hits him*

[totecs-throne]

[You have 1 new message]

Reg: Hey, weird question, you seen Cam or Uri in the past couple days?

( @tuath-de-danann-rp )

Xipe: I have not seen Cam, I had an interaction with Uriel a bit ago though I do not know his current whereabouts

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

(Lag reset 5)

*Camiel doesn’t move, and Brigid keeps a close eye on her*

[angels-maybe]

*After a few minutes, Azrael sticks their head in the door and just stares at M.*

“Do you need me out there?”

*When they just continue to stare, M sighs, gets Laila tucked in, and follows them out*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel goes to follow but Fiona shakes her head and he sighs*

[angels-maybe]

*A bit later they both come back in, Azrael with a split lip and M with at least five visibly broken bones*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel frowns*

[angels-maybe]

He’s fine.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel stands and walks over to Azrael, staring at their split lip in concern*

[angels-maybe]

*They huff. It looks like a shard of glass or bone went through their face*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel looks furious, turning to M*

[angels-maybe]

“They did that to themself. And then continued to beat me up.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He stalks closer to M, halo spinning until it’s a blur that’s throwing off sparks*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael blinks, then moves to be between M and Uriel.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel stops in his tracks, staring at M*

[angels-maybe]

My Dad. Off limits.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉They hurt you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Off. Limits.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He doesn’t move closer but also doesn’t back off*

[angels-maybe]

“It’s alright bud-“

*M puts a hand on Azrael’s shoulder and they turn to look at him for a second, then they shake her head*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel mumbles something that makes Uriel’s halo stop in place, and he walks over to her with exactly zero hint of anger left*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael relaxes when Uriel is out of reach of M*

“See it’s fine.”

…okay.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel holds Uriel’s hand tight enough for a crack to be heard, but he doesn’t flinch, staying close to her*

[angels-maybe]

*M Just gets Azrael patched up, clicking his tongue*

“If you’re gonna eat bones don’t start at the sharp edges, kiddo.”

I’m fine Dad

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*After a few minutes, and a whispered reassurance from Uriel, Camiel lets him go, and he sits back down on the chair next to her*

[angels-maybe]

“No tienes que protegerme, Az”

¿Y si te hace daño?

“Me curaré”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel frowns*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael wraps around M, who holds them close*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It’s alright, sunshine. ⛉

*Camiel shakes her head*

[angels-maybe]

“What is it?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It’s nothing, Cam just got annoyed. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

“Well then it’s not nothing.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel clenches his jaw*

[angels-maybe]

“I can’t do things better if I don’t know what’s bothering Cam.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It isn’t anything that requires change. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

“…Camiel, what bothered you?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*She shrinks into herself*

[angels-maybe]

*M goes to say something, but Lavina and Azre appear.*

“Some dude who looks like a smaller Uriel is trying to kidnap Re. Assistance please.”

Oh-shit-

*Azrael pulls away from M and instantly takes Azre into their arms*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*The younger Uriel also appears, and Present Uriel grimaces*

⛉Orion, status? ⛉

*Orion freezes, staring at Uriel with wide eyes, which are barely visible behind the helmet*

𒐸…Father—𒐸

⛉Status, not mission report. ⛉

𒐸…Injured. Infected.𒐸

*Uriel nods*

[angels-maybe]

“You are injured where, Orion?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸My throat. 𒐸

*Uriel shakes his head*

[angels-maybe]

*M looks to Uriel*

Hey there, what’re you doing? Looking for Re?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Father sent me to find and retrieve them. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

That makes sense. I’m Azrael, just older.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am aware. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

I can’t give you Re just yet, I’m sorry. I could come with you and explain to father?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Negative. 𒐸

*Orion takes a step back from Azrael*

[angels-maybe]

Alright. Would you like to stay until I can give you Re, then?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods before Orion can answer*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay, how about I get you all set up then? I need to get Re set up too so may as well do it all at once yeah?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I do not require anything. 𒐸

⛉he can’t eat, drink, be healed or sit down. Father will find out if any of that happened and it’s not worth it. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Understood. Well how about you come help me out anyways Orion?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods once, walking towards Azrael stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre waves as Azrael starts out of the wing.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion follows Azrael, in reach the entire time, and not reacting to Azre’s wave*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael just heads into more of a craft area*

[≨What now?≩]

I’ve got posters to make.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion doesn’t react*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael pulls out a giant bin of paper flowers and some poster boards.*

I have to put all these flowers on these thick papers.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Confused stare*

[angels-maybe]

So we gotta take this-which is glue-and put it on our paper flowers and then use it to stick them to the paper like this.

*Azrael demonstrates gluing the flowers down*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion watches*

[angels-maybe]

Do you think you can help with that? Maybe just giving me the flowers or something?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, walking closer and handing Azrael a handful of the paper flowers*

[angels-maybe]

Thank you.

*They start gluing and Azre watches*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Every time Azrael gets to three flowers left, Orion passes them more*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael thanks him every time.*

These are for the fair next week.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*completely blank stare*

[angels-maybe]

So my kids are bringing horses to this place called the fair and we have to decorate for it.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Nod*

[angels-maybe]

I can show you the horses?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*no reaction*

[angels-maybe]

*They pull up a picture of a horse*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He balks, backing away from Azrael*

[angels-maybe]

Oh-okay it’s gone.

*They put the phone away and hold up their hands in surrender*

No more horse.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion flinches, tripping over his wing as he backs away and falling to the floor*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t move any closer, just crouching down.*

It’s all gone, I didn’t know it was a scary.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸 I’m sorry father- I-𒐸

*Orion’s voice sounds strangled, even more hoarse than before*

[angels-maybe]

It’s okay. Orion, I need you to take a deep breath.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He closes his mouth, clenching his jaw*

[angels-maybe]

Bring air in like you’re about to blow out a candle. And then pretend you are blowing out that candle.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He takes sharp breaths exclusively through his nose*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay, you’re doing good. Is it okay if I’m here or do you want me away?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He stares at Azrael like with eyes that look completely numb*

[angels-maybe]

How about we can hold up one or two fingers. If it’s okay with me here just one, if not two.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He holds up one finger*

[angels-maybe]

Alright, if me being here is okay I’ll stay in the room. I’m not gonna come any closer unless you want though, okay?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Blank stare*

[angels-maybe]

*They just nod and go back to gluing flowers.*

[≨Do you want to explore with me?≩]

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stands up, going back to handing Azrael flowers periodically*

[angels-maybe]

Re wants to know if you’ll explore with them. It’d allowed as long as you stay in the building.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion doesn’t respond*

[angels-maybe]

If you leave the building I have to come with you because safety.

[≨I want to explore.≩]

Yeah I know Re, you can explore if you promise to stay inside unless I’m with you.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸What do you request I do? 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

Uh…could you go with Re? If anything happens or there’s any sort of concern or threat I want you to shout my name, I will hear.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, moving the rest of the flowers to be within easier reach for Azrael before walking over to Azre*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre smiles and starts down a random hall*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion follows closely, one hand on his sword the entire time*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t touch anything, just look at everything*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸You shouldn’t be smiling, you know. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

*They tilt their head.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸When father finds out, you’ll be punished. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Punished for what?¢

*Micte rounds the corner, wiping traces of blood from her skin.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion bows to her before answering*

𒐸Smiling. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢And who will punish you two for that?¢

*She waves a hand for him to rise.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He does so*

𒐸Father. Or Lord Pahaliah. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

*She looks between the two before walking over*

¢Are you going to be hurt or scared if I touch you, Orion? If so, answer honestly.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…yes..? 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I will not touch you then.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at her*

[angels-maybe]

[≨It’s so big in here!≩]

¢Yes, it is very large in here.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods politely*

[angels-maybe]

¢Orion, what is your task currently?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Father requires I return with Azrael. The older Azrael requires I not return Azrael yet, and that I am to protect them and alert the older Azrael if anything of concern or danger occurs. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Alright. Status report?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Injured. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Severity of the injury?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am unable to disclose. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Do you remember me?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…You are Micte of Mictlan. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Yes, that is a very good memory you have¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares blankly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Is your father going to be bothered that you are taking so long?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…Affirmative. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I have taken a liking to you. I will handle it.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸That is not necessary. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I like you. I will assist you with this dilemma. If there is a reason for me to not give this assistance, you need to tell me.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…Understood. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Is there a reason I should not assist you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Yes. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢What is the reason?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am unable to disclose. 𒐸

*Uriel wanders out of the infirmary and over to them*

⛉He’s scared of dying, and if he tells you anything or if you intervene, Father will assume he told you, and he will be torn apart on an atomic level and put back together. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Micte looks at Uriel, then at Orion, and kneels down.*

¢I will not cause Him to reset you. If that means not assisting you currently, that is okay.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know I have asked already. If I touch specifically your head, will it hurt or scare you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Yes. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Understood.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉is there a reason you want to touch him? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Yes. I know from experience that He will not touch what I claim.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉He claimed him first. It wouldn’t last after he leaves this time and your realm. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢There are things I can do. I have done so for Raziel, and it has worked.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Well father didn’t exactly rape Raziel on a regular basis. It is different for this. ⛉

*Orion swallows thickly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Would Azrael be a better example, then?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Probably. But there’s a difference in how things were handled between me and Azrael. It’s safer for him to go back without an extra claim. Safer for Azre too. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Hm. Orion, if I give you a task will you remember it?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I will try. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢That is all I can ask of you. If you ever see the opportunity, bring the small ones here to me. The me from your time. And request sanctuary. She will grant it. And if you manage this, your father will not be able to bring harm to them or you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, but Uriel sighs*

⛉He’ll remember the idea of asking for sanctuary for the kids, but not you specifically. Father tried to hurt Reg, and I did what I could manage.⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Come here, Uriel.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel walks closer*

[angels-maybe]

*She stands.*

¢I am proud of you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉…thank you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Has my idiot husband been kind to you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉He has done more than I expected in the way of helping us. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Good. Who hurt you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yvonne… she was a friend of my Father’s, so you might have met her? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Hm. Do you want her heart? Or her head?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉I want exactly nothing with her DNA on it. Brigid — the woman I was with before when I was talking to present Azrael? — is taking care of that. Her parents have Yvonne now, so it shouldn’t be difficult for you to kill her so long as you can be polite for two sentences.⛉

[angels-maybe]

*She nods.*

¢Whatever you wish for is yours.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉I just want her dead, you can collaborate with the Dagda all you like, I don’t want to hear about it, I don’t want to see any of it. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Understood.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods. Orion looks numb*

⛉Father won’t mind, kid, he’s too dead for that. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Mother, do me a favor please?

*Azrael just…appears*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel tenses*

[angels-maybe]

Consent, please. I beg of you.

¢Why would I need that¢

Because Uriel is capable of giving it unlike most of the small children you claim?

¢Oh. Adult. Right. Uriel can I claim you as my child?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Nope. Please take the claim off. It itches. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*She nods and it dissipates.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel takes a deep breath*

[angels-maybe]

¢Apologies. I am not…good. At this, and in general.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Understood. My halo’s only just stopped being messed with, though, so I… don’t want another person to have control over me. Ever again, but especially now.⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Please feel free to tell me when I am bothering you. Or, alternatively, Azrael likes to just start crying until I figure out where I went wrong¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel huffs a laugh, and Orion looks mortified*

⛉Noted, thank you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Nod*

¢I make attempts. They usually fail. Sorry in advance¢

Ori, Re wants me to tell you that Uriel here acts like that because he’s allowed to now

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Do not shorten my name. 𒐸

*Uriel nods to Micte, then glares at Orion*

⛉Mind your manners. ⛉

𒐸So what? You being ‘allowed’ to do that’s because you’re an old cr-𒐸

*Uriel stares Orion down and Orion takes a sharp breath, looking away from Uriel*

[angels-maybe]

Hey, it’s alright. I won’t shorten your name anymore Orion. I’m sorry.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉If you’re going to, use Ryan, Fiona and Dahlia came up with that one when I was about that age. ⛉

*Orion nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

Alright. Just to confirm, Orion or Ryan are acceptable?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, not looking at anyone*

⛉Or Uriel, but that gets confusing… and it’s a can of worms you don’t want to open right now. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah okay.

¢I am going to take this.¢

*Micte steals Azrael’s hair clip and they dramatically collapse*

Mother whyyyyyy-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Because you’re not worthy. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azre joins in and fake sobs, shaking Micte*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel watches in amusement while Orion grips his sword*

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just scoops Azre up and boops their nose*

¢Mine¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion’s wings twitch*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre smiles a little, but squirms and immediately gets set down*

[≨I like to walk.≩]

Yep, speaking of walking I can’t get up-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Do you want help? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Nope.

*They just lay there for a moment*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods. Orion stares at Azrael completely apathetically*

[angels-maybe]

¢What is wrong?¢

I’m waiting to regain feeling in my lower body.

¢Would you like your chair?¢

…fine

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel takes one look at Orion and sighs*

⛉Give me your sword. ⛉

*Orion hands it over without the sheath, and the blade digs into Uriel’s hand… which he doesn’t react to at all*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael hauls themself into a wheelchair*

To be fair I am really easy to kill right now-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yeah, I know. I also know he’d try to poke you with the sword Just Because. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Orion I’m gonna be a bad influence. Do it. Poke me with the sharp.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion goes to take the sword back and fails miserably*

[angels-maybe]

Here.

*Azrael offers out their cane*

Not as fun as the sword but you can still poke me?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at Azrael, but doesn’t take it when Uriel shakes his head*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay. Y’know I made this cane with tools I borrowed from you? Isn’t that fun?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares blankly at Azrael*

⛉borrowed or stole, because my tools went missing so many times. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I gave them back, you said if I didn’t you’d tear all my tendons.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel laughs under his breath*

⛉Ah, I got reset while you had them, I came back and was so confused. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah I remember.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Your husband was such a suck-up to father, it was insane- I’d look at him funny and he’d immediately run to Him and start whining⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah makes sense. I’m so glad he’s dead honestly.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods*

⛉Honestly, I’m a little shocked Father never asked me to kill him while you were missing. He was pathetic. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

He was…actually I don’t remember most of what he was like. Mean. He was mean.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion makes a disbelieving noise*

⛉Oh yeah, absolutely. I just saw that and also saw the parts where he was begging Father to have a go at one of His other children while staring at me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I’m sorry I couldn’t get you out.

¢You were a child Azrael. That responsibility was mine and my failure does not fall on you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It falls on neither of you. Az, you hadn’t been created yet when it all started for me, and Father was… particularly attentive when it came to allowing others to get close enough to threaten him through me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azre wipes at their eyes harshly*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel offers them a handkerchief*

[angels-maybe]

*They take it and just hold it.*

¢My son, come.¢

*Micte wraps Azre in her sweater and kisses their head*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion looks awkward*

⛉Fathers not here to reset you, kid, take a minute. ⛉

*Orion looks at Uriel and nods slowly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know that you are very brave, Orion. If you stop being brave for a bit here, no one will be mad at you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at Micte blankly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know. He is not here, though. In this time, he is dead. Do you know what that means?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He hesitates before shaking his head.*

[angels-maybe]

¢Have you ever seen someone be very hurt and then never wake up?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Like the child? 𒐸

*Uriel’s mouth becomes a thin line*

[angels-maybe]

¢Will the child ever wake up? If the answer to that is no, then yes, like the child¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods*

⛉Reason one of two hundred why Barachiel hates me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Capybara hates you??

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yes. That one was Sandalphon’s. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael nods*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Ve kept track. ⛉

*Uriel rolls his shoulders*

⛉I was nine. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I am sorry.

[≨Cold≩]

*Azre shifts closer to Orion*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Don’t be, I was unconscious for that one. ⛉

*Orion glares at Azre*

[angels-maybe]

If you’re cold you can come here kiddo-

[≨I want big brother≩]

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Stop using bad words. 𒐸

*Uriel sighs through his nose*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre tilts their head*

Which words are the bad ones?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Brother. ⛉

*Orion nods*

[angels-maybe]

Ah.

*Azre makes grabby hands at Orion*

¢What are you, a toddler?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion goes to hit Azre, but Uriel pulls him back by the collar of his shirt*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre just keeps making grabby hands*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion manages to get his sword from Uriel, and slices it through the air at Azre*

[angels-maybe]

*They make zero effort to dodge, but Azrael pulls them back.*

Could I ask that any sharps be aimed at me instead?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion freezes*

[angels-maybe]

Re is small, I don’t want them to get poked is all. You’re allowed to poke me, or the man made of bones.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stays completely still, and Uriel takes the sword back*

⛉Better rule is no sharp sword around anyone who is younger than you, Orion. You have the training one? ⛉

*Orion nods stiffly, pulling a sword out that looks no less impressive, but isn’t as sharp*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre takes the sword from Uriel and gets Azrael directly in the gut with it*

Okay then. I did say this was allowed.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel grimaces, taking the sword back quickly, wiping it off, and putting it a sheath that… wasn’t there before.*

⛉I don’t think it’s a good idea for your blood to be everywhere, still. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just snaps her fingers and the wound vanishes*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods at her in thanks*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre goes back to making grabby hands at Orion.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion hits their hands with the sword, and it hurts but doesn’t draw blood*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t stop*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He hits them a few more times, then looks to Uriel for help*

⛉He doesn’t want to be touched right now, Azre. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*They turn to Micte and continue the grabby hands until she sighs and puts a hand on their shoulder.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion looks tense, holding the dull sword in a very tight grip*

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just stands there while Azre wraps around her in a hug*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Put the sword away, Orion, there’s no threat. ⛉

*Orion tenses, then does as he’s told*

[angels-maybe]

Re didn’t understand that you were saying no by hitting them. Thats why when Uriel said something they stopped.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion freezes*

⛉Another banned word. He isn’t allowed to say no to someone touching him if they’re…⛉

*Uriel clears his throat*

⛉An equal to your ex. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

…Re isn’t an equal to him. They’re beneath him.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Not in his programming they’re not. You’re not either. Hell, the only reason he didn’t react to me pulling him back before was because he’s got me categorised as higher rank than him.⛉

[angels-maybe]

Ah. I won’t tattle.

¢Why is it wrapped around me like a koala?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Because they were cold and wanted a hug. And Az? Think about what the subtext is for you being on Pahaliah’s level. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Uriel-I am going to puke if you keep talking at me about this. Please.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yeah, so is he if you keep ordering him around. ⛉

[totecs-throne]

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Reg: Hey, weird question, you seen Cam or Uri in the past couple days?

( @tuath-de-danann-rp )

Xipe: I have not seen Cam, I had an interaction with Uriel a bit ago though I do not know his current whereabouts

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

(Lag reset 5)

*Camiel doesn’t move, and Brigid keeps a close eye on her*

[angels-maybe]

*After a few minutes, Azrael sticks their head in the door and just stares at M.*

“Do you need me out there?”

*When they just continue to stare, M sighs, gets Laila tucked in, and follows them out*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel goes to follow but Fiona shakes her head and he sighs*

[angels-maybe]

*A bit later they both come back in, Azrael with a split lip and M with at least five visibly broken bones*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel frowns*

[angels-maybe]

He’s fine.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel stands and walks over to Azrael, staring at their split lip in concern*

[angels-maybe]

*They huff. It looks like a shard of glass or bone went through their face*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel looks furious, turning to M*

[angels-maybe]

“They did that to themself. And then continued to beat me up.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He stalks closer to M, halo spinning until it’s a blur that’s throwing off sparks*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael blinks, then moves to be between M and Uriel.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel stops in his tracks, staring at M*

[angels-maybe]

My Dad. Off limits.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉They hurt you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Off. Limits.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He doesn’t move closer but also doesn’t back off*

[angels-maybe]

“It’s alright bud-“

*M puts a hand on Azrael’s shoulder and they turn to look at him for a second, then they shake her head*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel mumbles something that makes Uriel’s halo stop in place, and he walks over to her with exactly zero hint of anger left*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael relaxes when Uriel is out of reach of M*

“See it’s fine.”

…okay.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel holds Uriel’s hand tight enough for a crack to be heard, but he doesn’t flinch, staying close to her*

[angels-maybe]

*M Just gets Azrael patched up, clicking his tongue*

“If you’re gonna eat bones don’t start at the sharp edges, kiddo.”

I’m fine Dad

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*After a few minutes, and a whispered reassurance from Uriel, Camiel lets him go, and he sits back down on the chair next to her*

[angels-maybe]

“No tienes que protegerme, Az”

¿Y si te hace daño?

“Me curaré”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel frowns*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael wraps around M, who holds them close*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It’s alright, sunshine. ⛉

*Camiel shakes her head*

[angels-maybe]

“What is it?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It’s nothing, Cam just got annoyed. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

“Well then it’s not nothing.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel clenches his jaw*

[angels-maybe]

“I can’t do things better if I don’t know what’s bothering Cam.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It isn’t anything that requires change. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

“…Camiel, what bothered you?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*She shrinks into herself*

[angels-maybe]

*M goes to say something, but Lavina and Azre appear.*

“Some dude who looks like a smaller Uriel is trying to kidnap Re. Assistance please.”

Oh-shit-

*Azrael pulls away from M and instantly takes Azre into their arms*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*The younger Uriel also appears, and Present Uriel grimaces*

⛉Orion, status? ⛉

*Orion freezes, staring at Uriel with wide eyes, which are barely visible behind the helmet*

𒐸…Father—𒐸

⛉Status, not mission report. ⛉

𒐸…Injured. Infected.𒐸

*Uriel nods*

[angels-maybe]

“You are injured where, Orion?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸My throat. 𒐸

*Uriel shakes his head*

[angels-maybe]

*M looks to Uriel*

Hey there, what’re you doing? Looking for Re?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Father sent me to find and retrieve them. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

That makes sense. I’m Azrael, just older.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am aware. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

I can’t give you Re just yet, I’m sorry. I could come with you and explain to father?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Negative. 𒐸

*Orion takes a step back from Azrael*

[angels-maybe]

Alright. Would you like to stay until I can give you Re, then?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods before Orion can answer*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay, how about I get you all set up then? I need to get Re set up too so may as well do it all at once yeah?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I do not require anything. 𒐸

⛉he can’t eat, drink, be healed or sit down. Father will find out if any of that happened and it’s not worth it. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Understood. Well how about you come help me out anyways Orion?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods once, walking towards Azrael stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre waves as Azrael starts out of the wing.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion follows Azrael, in reach the entire time, and not reacting to Azre’s wave*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael just heads into more of a craft area*

[≨What now?≩]

I’ve got posters to make.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion doesn’t react*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael pulls out a giant bin of paper flowers and some poster boards.*

I have to put all these flowers on these thick papers.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Confused stare*

[angels-maybe]

So we gotta take this-which is glue-and put it on our paper flowers and then use it to stick them to the paper like this.

*Azrael demonstrates gluing the flowers down*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion watches*

[angels-maybe]

Do you think you can help with that? Maybe just giving me the flowers or something?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, walking closer and handing Azrael a handful of the paper flowers*

[angels-maybe]

Thank you.

*They start gluing and Azre watches*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Every time Azrael gets to three flowers left, Orion passes them more*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael thanks him every time.*

These are for the fair next week.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*completely blank stare*

[angels-maybe]

So my kids are bringing horses to this place called the fair and we have to decorate for it.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Nod*

[angels-maybe]

I can show you the horses?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*no reaction*

[angels-maybe]

*They pull up a picture of a horse*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He balks, backing away from Azrael*

[angels-maybe]

Oh-okay it’s gone.

*They put the phone away and hold up their hands in surrender*

No more horse.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion flinches, tripping over his wing as he backs away and falling to the floor*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t move any closer, just crouching down.*

It’s all gone, I didn’t know it was a scary.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸 I’m sorry father- I-𒐸

*Orion’s voice sounds strangled, even more hoarse than before*

[angels-maybe]

It’s okay. Orion, I need you to take a deep breath.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He closes his mouth, clenching his jaw*

[angels-maybe]

Bring air in like you’re about to blow out a candle. And then pretend you are blowing out that candle.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He takes sharp breaths exclusively through his nose*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay, you’re doing good. Is it okay if I’m here or do you want me away?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He stares at Azrael like with eyes that look completely numb*

[angels-maybe]

How about we can hold up one or two fingers. If it’s okay with me here just one, if not two.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He holds up one finger*

[angels-maybe]

Alright, if me being here is okay I’ll stay in the room. I’m not gonna come any closer unless you want though, okay?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Blank stare*

[angels-maybe]

*They just nod and go back to gluing flowers.*

[≨Do you want to explore with me?≩]

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stands up, going back to handing Azrael flowers periodically*

[angels-maybe]

Re wants to know if you’ll explore with them. It’d allowed as long as you stay in the building.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion doesn’t respond*

[angels-maybe]

If you leave the building I have to come with you because safety.

[≨I want to explore.≩]

Yeah I know Re, you can explore if you promise to stay inside unless I’m with you.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸What do you request I do? 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

Uh…could you go with Re? If anything happens or there’s any sort of concern or threat I want you to shout my name, I will hear.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, moving the rest of the flowers to be within easier reach for Azrael before walking over to Azre*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre smiles and starts down a random hall*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion follows closely, one hand on his sword the entire time*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t touch anything, just look at everything*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸You shouldn’t be smiling, you know. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

*They tilt their head.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸When father finds out, you’ll be punished. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Punished for what?¢

*Micte rounds the corner, wiping traces of blood from her skin.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion bows to her before answering*

𒐸Smiling. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢And who will punish you two for that?¢

*She waves a hand for him to rise.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He does so*

𒐸Father. Or Lord Pahaliah. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

*She looks between the two before walking over*

¢Are you going to be hurt or scared if I touch you, Orion? If so, answer honestly.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…yes..? 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I will not touch you then.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at her*

[angels-maybe]

[≨It’s so big in here!≩]

¢Yes, it is very large in here.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods politely*

[angels-maybe]

¢Orion, what is your task currently?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Father requires I return with Azrael. The older Azrael requires I not return Azrael yet, and that I am to protect them and alert the older Azrael if anything of concern or danger occurs. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Alright. Status report?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Injured. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Severity of the injury?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am unable to disclose. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Do you remember me?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…You are Micte of Mictlan. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Yes, that is a very good memory you have¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares blankly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Is your father going to be bothered that you are taking so long?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…Affirmative. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I have taken a liking to you. I will handle it.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸That is not necessary. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I like you. I will assist you with this dilemma. If there is a reason for me to not give this assistance, you need to tell me.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…Understood. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Is there a reason I should not assist you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Yes. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢What is the reason?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am unable to disclose. 𒐸

*Uriel wanders out of the infirmary and over to them*

⛉He’s scared of dying, and if he tells you anything or if you intervene, Father will assume he told you, and he will be torn apart on an atomic level and put back together. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Micte looks at Uriel, then at Orion, and kneels down.*

¢I will not cause Him to reset you. If that means not assisting you currently, that is okay.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know I have asked already. If I touch specifically your head, will it hurt or scare you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Yes. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Understood.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉is there a reason you want to touch him? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Yes. I know from experience that He will not touch what I claim.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉He claimed him first. It wouldn’t last after he leaves this time and your realm. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢There are things I can do. I have done so for Raziel, and it has worked.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Well father didn’t exactly rape Raziel on a regular basis. It is different for this. ⛉

*Orion swallows thickly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Would Azrael be a better example, then?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Probably. But there’s a difference in how things were handled between me and Azrael. It’s safer for him to go back without an extra claim. Safer for Azre too. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Hm. Orion, if I give you a task will you remember it?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I will try. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢That is all I can ask of you. If you ever see the opportunity, bring the small ones here to me. The me from your time. And request sanctuary. She will grant it. And if you manage this, your father will not be able to bring harm to them or you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, but Uriel sighs*

⛉He’ll remember the idea of asking for sanctuary for the kids, but not you specifically. Father tried to hurt Reg, and I did what I could manage.⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Come here, Uriel.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel walks closer*

[angels-maybe]

*She stands.*

¢I am proud of you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉…thank you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Has my idiot husband been kind to you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉He has done more than I expected in the way of helping us. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Good. Who hurt you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yvonne… she was a friend of my Father’s, so you might have met her? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Hm. Do you want her heart? Or her head?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉I want exactly nothing with her DNA on it. Brigid — the woman I was with before when I was talking to present Azrael? — is taking care of that. Her parents have Yvonne now, so it shouldn’t be difficult for you to kill her so long as you can be polite for two sentences.⛉

[angels-maybe]

*She nods.*

¢Whatever you wish for is yours.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉I just want her dead, you can collaborate with the Dagda all you like, I don’t want to hear about it, I don’t want to see any of it. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Understood.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods. Orion looks numb*

⛉Father won’t mind, kid, he’s too dead for that. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Mother, do me a favor please?

*Azrael just…appears*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel tenses*

[angels-maybe]

Consent, please. I beg of you.

¢Why would I need that¢

Because Uriel is capable of giving it unlike most of the small children you claim?

¢Oh. Adult. Right. Uriel can I claim you as my child?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Nope. Please take the claim off. It itches. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*She nods and it dissipates.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel takes a deep breath*

[angels-maybe]

¢Apologies. I am not…good. At this, and in general.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Understood. My halo’s only just stopped being messed with, though, so I… don’t want another person to have control over me. Ever again, but especially now.⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Please feel free to tell me when I am bothering you. Or, alternatively, Azrael likes to just start crying until I figure out where I went wrong¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel huffs a laugh, and Orion looks mortified*

⛉Noted, thank you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Nod*

¢I make attempts. They usually fail. Sorry in advance¢

Ori, Re wants me to tell you that Uriel here acts like that because he’s allowed to now

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Do not shorten my name. 𒐸

*Uriel nods to Micte, then glares at Orion*

⛉Mind your manners. ⛉

𒐸So what? You being ‘allowed’ to do that’s because you’re an old cr-𒐸

*Uriel stares Orion down and Orion takes a sharp breath, looking away from Uriel*

[angels-maybe]

Hey, it’s alright. I won’t shorten your name anymore Orion. I’m sorry.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉If you’re going to, use Ryan, Fiona and Dahlia came up with that one when I was about that age. ⛉

*Orion nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

Alright. Just to confirm, Orion or Ryan are acceptable?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, not looking at anyone*

⛉Or Uriel, but that gets confusing… and it’s a can of worms you don’t want to open right now. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah okay.

¢I am going to take this.¢

*Micte steals Azrael’s hair clip and they dramatically collapse*

Mother whyyyyyy-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Because you’re not worthy. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azre joins in and fake sobs, shaking Micte*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel watches in amusement while Orion grips his sword*

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just scoops Azre up and boops their nose*

¢Mine¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion’s wings twitch*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre smiles a little, but squirms and immediately gets set down*

[≨I like to walk.≩]

Yep, speaking of walking I can’t get up-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Do you want help? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Nope.

*They just lay there for a moment*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods. Orion stares at Azrael completely apathetically*

[angels-maybe]

¢What is wrong?¢

I’m waiting to regain feeling in my lower body.

¢Would you like your chair?¢

…fine

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel takes one look at Orion and sighs*

⛉Give me your sword. ⛉

*Orion hands it over without the sheath, and the blade digs into Uriel’s hand… which he doesn’t react to at all*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael hauls themself into a wheelchair*

To be fair I am really easy to kill right now-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yeah, I know. I also know he’d try to poke you with the sword Just Because. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Orion I’m gonna be a bad influence. Do it. Poke me with the sharp.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion goes to take the sword back and fails miserably*

[angels-maybe]

Here.

*Azrael offers out their cane*

Not as fun as the sword but you can still poke me?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at Azrael, but doesn’t take it when Uriel shakes his head*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay. Y’know I made this cane with tools I borrowed from you? Isn’t that fun?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares blankly at Azrael*

⛉borrowed or stole, because my tools went missing so many times. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I gave them back, you said if I didn’t you’d tear all my tendons.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel laughs under his breath*

⛉Ah, I got reset while you had them, I came back and was so confused. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah I remember.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Your husband was such a suck-up to father, it was insane- I’d look at him funny and he’d immediately run to Him and start whining⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah makes sense. I’m so glad he’s dead honestly.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods*

⛉Honestly, I’m a little shocked Father never asked me to kill him while you were missing. He was pathetic. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

He was…actually I don’t remember most of what he was like. Mean. He was mean.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion makes a disbelieving noise*

⛉Oh yeah, absolutely. I just saw that and also saw the parts where he was begging Father to have a go at one of His other children while staring at me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I’m sorry I couldn’t get you out.

¢You were a child Azrael. That responsibility was mine and my failure does not fall on you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It falls on neither of you. Az, you hadn’t been created yet when it all started for me, and Father was… particularly attentive when it came to allowing others to get close enough to threaten him through me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azre wipes at their eyes harshly*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel offers them a handkerchief*

[angels-maybe]

*They take it and just hold it.*

¢My son, come.¢

*Micte wraps Azre in her sweater and kisses their head*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion looks awkward*

⛉Fathers not here to reset you, kid, take a minute. ⛉

*Orion looks at Uriel and nods slowly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know that you are very brave, Orion. If you stop being brave for a bit here, no one will be mad at you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at Micte blankly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know. He is not here, though. In this time, he is dead. Do you know what that means?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He hesitates before shaking his head.*

[angels-maybe]

¢Have you ever seen someone be very hurt and then never wake up?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Like the child? 𒐸

*Uriel’s mouth becomes a thin line*

[angels-maybe]

¢Will the child ever wake up? If the answer to that is no, then yes, like the child¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods*

⛉Reason one of two hundred why Barachiel hates me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Capybara hates you??

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yes. That one was Sandalphon’s. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael nods*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Ve kept track. ⛉

*Uriel rolls his shoulders*

⛉I was nine. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I am sorry.

[≨Cold≩]

*Azre shifts closer to Orion*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Don’t be, I was unconscious for that one. ⛉

*Orion glares at Azre*

[angels-maybe]

If you’re cold you can come here kiddo-

[≨I want big brother≩]

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Stop using bad words. 𒐸

*Uriel sighs through his nose*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre tilts their head*

Which words are the bad ones?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Brother. ⛉

*Orion nods*

[angels-maybe]

Ah.

*Azre makes grabby hands at Orion*

¢What are you, a toddler?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion goes to hit Azre, but Uriel pulls him back by the collar of his shirt*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre just keeps making grabby hands*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion manages to get his sword from Uriel, and slices it through the air at Azre*

[angels-maybe]

*They make zero effort to dodge, but Azrael pulls them back.*

Could I ask that any sharps be aimed at me instead?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion freezes*

[angels-maybe]

Re is small, I don’t want them to get poked is all. You’re allowed to poke me, or the man made of bones.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stays completely still, and Uriel takes the sword back*

⛉Better rule is no sharp sword around anyone who is younger than you, Orion. You have the training one? ⛉

*Orion nods stiffly, pulling a sword out that looks no less impressive, but isn’t as sharp*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre takes the sword from Uriel and gets Azrael directly in the gut with it*

Okay then. I did say this was allowed.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel grimaces, taking the sword back quickly, wiping it off, and putting it a sheath that… wasn’t there before.*

⛉I don’t think it’s a good idea for your blood to be everywhere, still. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just snaps her fingers and the wound vanishes*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods at her in thanks*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre goes back to making grabby hands at Orion.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion hits their hands with the sword, and it hurts but doesn’t draw blood*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t stop*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He hits them a few more times, then looks to Uriel for help*

⛉He doesn’t want to be touched right now, Azre. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*They turn to Micte and continue the grabby hands until she sighs and puts a hand on their shoulder.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion looks tense, holding the dull sword in a very tight grip*

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just stands there while Azre wraps around her in a hug*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Put the sword away, Orion, there’s no threat. ⛉

*Orion tenses, then does as he’s told*

[angels-maybe]

Re didn’t understand that you were saying no by hitting them. Thats why when Uriel said something they stopped.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion freezes*

⛉Another banned word. He isn’t allowed to say no to someone touching him if they’re…⛉

*Uriel clears his throat*

⛉An equal to your ex. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

…Re isn’t an equal to him. They’re beneath him.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Not in his programming they’re not. You’re not either. Hell, the only reason he didn’t react to me pulling him back before was because he’s got me categorised as higher rank than him.⛉

[angels-maybe]

Ah. I won’t tattle.

¢Why is it wrapped around me like a koala?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Because they were cold and wanted a hug. And Az? Think about what the subtext is for you being on Pahaliah’s level. ⛉

[totecs-throne]

[You have 1 new message]

Reg: Hey, weird question, you seen Cam or Uri in the past couple days?

( @tuath-de-danann-rp )

Xipe: I have not seen Cam, I had an interaction with Uriel a bit ago though I do not know his current whereabouts

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

(Lag reset 5)

*Camiel doesn’t move, and Brigid keeps a close eye on her*

[angels-maybe]

*After a few minutes, Azrael sticks their head in the door and just stares at M.*

“Do you need me out there?”

*When they just continue to stare, M sighs, gets Laila tucked in, and follows them out*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel goes to follow but Fiona shakes her head and he sighs*

[angels-maybe]

*A bit later they both come back in, Azrael with a split lip and M with at least five visibly broken bones*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel frowns*

[angels-maybe]

He’s fine.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel stands and walks over to Azrael, staring at their split lip in concern*

[angels-maybe]

*They huff. It looks like a shard of glass or bone went through their face*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel looks furious, turning to M*

[angels-maybe]

“They did that to themself. And then continued to beat me up.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He stalks closer to M, halo spinning until it’s a blur that’s throwing off sparks*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael blinks, then moves to be between M and Uriel.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel stops in his tracks, staring at M*

[angels-maybe]

My Dad. Off limits.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉They hurt you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Off. Limits.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He doesn’t move closer but also doesn’t back off*

[angels-maybe]

“It’s alright bud-“

*M puts a hand on Azrael’s shoulder and they turn to look at him for a second, then they shake her head*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel mumbles something that makes Uriel’s halo stop in place, and he walks over to her with exactly zero hint of anger left*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael relaxes when Uriel is out of reach of M*

“See it’s fine.”

…okay.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel holds Uriel’s hand tight enough for a crack to be heard, but he doesn’t flinch, staying close to her*

[angels-maybe]

*M Just gets Azrael patched up, clicking his tongue*

“If you’re gonna eat bones don’t start at the sharp edges, kiddo.”

I’m fine Dad

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*After a few minutes, and a whispered reassurance from Uriel, Camiel lets him go, and he sits back down on the chair next to her*

[angels-maybe]

“No tienes que protegerme, Az”

¿Y si te hace daño?

“Me curaré”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel frowns*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael wraps around M, who holds them close*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It’s alright, sunshine. ⛉

*Camiel shakes her head*

[angels-maybe]

“What is it?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It’s nothing, Cam just got annoyed. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

“Well then it’s not nothing.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel clenches his jaw*

[angels-maybe]

“I can’t do things better if I don’t know what’s bothering Cam.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It isn’t anything that requires change. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

“…Camiel, what bothered you?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*She shrinks into herself*

[angels-maybe]

*M goes to say something, but Lavina and Azre appear.*

“Some dude who looks like a smaller Uriel is trying to kidnap Re. Assistance please.”

Oh-shit-

*Azrael pulls away from M and instantly takes Azre into their arms*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*The younger Uriel also appears, and Present Uriel grimaces*

⛉Orion, status? ⛉

*Orion freezes, staring at Uriel with wide eyes, which are barely visible behind the helmet*

𒐸…Father—𒐸

⛉Status, not mission report. ⛉

𒐸…Injured. Infected.𒐸

*Uriel nods*

[angels-maybe]

“You are injured where, Orion?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸My throat. 𒐸

*Uriel shakes his head*

[angels-maybe]

*M looks to Uriel*

Hey there, what’re you doing? Looking for Re?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Father sent me to find and retrieve them. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

That makes sense. I’m Azrael, just older.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am aware. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

I can’t give you Re just yet, I’m sorry. I could come with you and explain to father?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Negative. 𒐸

*Orion takes a step back from Azrael*

[angels-maybe]

Alright. Would you like to stay until I can give you Re, then?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods before Orion can answer*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay, how about I get you all set up then? I need to get Re set up too so may as well do it all at once yeah?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I do not require anything. 𒐸

⛉he can’t eat, drink, be healed or sit down. Father will find out if any of that happened and it’s not worth it. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Understood. Well how about you come help me out anyways Orion?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods once, walking towards Azrael stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre waves as Azrael starts out of the wing.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion follows Azrael, in reach the entire time, and not reacting to Azre’s wave*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael just heads into more of a craft area*

[≨What now?≩]

I’ve got posters to make.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion doesn’t react*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael pulls out a giant bin of paper flowers and some poster boards.*

I have to put all these flowers on these thick papers.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Confused stare*

[angels-maybe]

So we gotta take this-which is glue-and put it on our paper flowers and then use it to stick them to the paper like this.

*Azrael demonstrates gluing the flowers down*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion watches*

[angels-maybe]

Do you think you can help with that? Maybe just giving me the flowers or something?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, walking closer and handing Azrael a handful of the paper flowers*

[angels-maybe]

Thank you.

*They start gluing and Azre watches*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Every time Azrael gets to three flowers left, Orion passes them more*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael thanks him every time.*

These are for the fair next week.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*completely blank stare*

[angels-maybe]

So my kids are bringing horses to this place called the fair and we have to decorate for it.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Nod*

[angels-maybe]

I can show you the horses?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*no reaction*

[angels-maybe]

*They pull up a picture of a horse*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He balks, backing away from Azrael*

[angels-maybe]

Oh-okay it’s gone.

*They put the phone away and hold up their hands in surrender*

No more horse.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion flinches, tripping over his wing as he backs away and falling to the floor*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t move any closer, just crouching down.*

It’s all gone, I didn’t know it was a scary.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸 I’m sorry father- I-𒐸

*Orion’s voice sounds strangled, even more hoarse than before*

[angels-maybe]

It’s okay. Orion, I need you to take a deep breath.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He closes his mouth, clenching his jaw*

[angels-maybe]

Bring air in like you’re about to blow out a candle. And then pretend you are blowing out that candle.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He takes sharp breaths exclusively through his nose*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay, you’re doing good. Is it okay if I’m here or do you want me away?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He stares at Azrael like with eyes that look completely numb*

[angels-maybe]

How about we can hold up one or two fingers. If it’s okay with me here just one, if not two.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He holds up one finger*

[angels-maybe]

Alright, if me being here is okay I’ll stay in the room. I’m not gonna come any closer unless you want though, okay?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Blank stare*

[angels-maybe]

*They just nod and go back to gluing flowers.*

[≨Do you want to explore with me?≩]

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stands up, going back to handing Azrael flowers periodically*

[angels-maybe]

Re wants to know if you’ll explore with them. It’d allowed as long as you stay in the building.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion doesn’t respond*

[angels-maybe]

If you leave the building I have to come with you because safety.

[≨I want to explore.≩]

Yeah I know Re, you can explore if you promise to stay inside unless I’m with you.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸What do you request I do? 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

Uh…could you go with Re? If anything happens or there’s any sort of concern or threat I want you to shout my name, I will hear.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, moving the rest of the flowers to be within easier reach for Azrael before walking over to Azre*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre smiles and starts down a random hall*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion follows closely, one hand on his sword the entire time*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t touch anything, just look at everything*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸You shouldn’t be smiling, you know. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

*They tilt their head.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸When father finds out, you’ll be punished. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Punished for what?¢

*Micte rounds the corner, wiping traces of blood from her skin.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion bows to her before answering*

𒐸Smiling. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢And who will punish you two for that?¢

*She waves a hand for him to rise.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He does so*

𒐸Father. Or Lord Pahaliah. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

*She looks between the two before walking over*

¢Are you going to be hurt or scared if I touch you, Orion? If so, answer honestly.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…yes..? 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I will not touch you then.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at her*

[angels-maybe]

[≨It’s so big in here!≩]

¢Yes, it is very large in here.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods politely*

[angels-maybe]

¢Orion, what is your task currently?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Father requires I return with Azrael. The older Azrael requires I not return Azrael yet, and that I am to protect them and alert the older Azrael if anything of concern or danger occurs. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Alright. Status report?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Injured. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Severity of the injury?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am unable to disclose. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Do you remember me?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…You are Micte of Mictlan. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Yes, that is a very good memory you have¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares blankly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Is your father going to be bothered that you are taking so long?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…Affirmative. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I have taken a liking to you. I will handle it.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸That is not necessary. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I like you. I will assist you with this dilemma. If there is a reason for me to not give this assistance, you need to tell me.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…Understood. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Is there a reason I should not assist you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Yes. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢What is the reason?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am unable to disclose. 𒐸

*Uriel wanders out of the infirmary and over to them*

⛉He’s scared of dying, and if he tells you anything or if you intervene, Father will assume he told you, and he will be torn apart on an atomic level and put back together. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Micte looks at Uriel, then at Orion, and kneels down.*

¢I will not cause Him to reset you. If that means not assisting you currently, that is okay.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know I have asked already. If I touch specifically your head, will it hurt or scare you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Yes. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Understood.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉is there a reason you want to touch him? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Yes. I know from experience that He will not touch what I claim.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉He claimed him first. It wouldn’t last after he leaves this time and your realm. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢There are things I can do. I have done so for Raziel, and it has worked.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Well father didn’t exactly rape Raziel on a regular basis. It is different for this. ⛉

*Orion swallows thickly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Would Azrael be a better example, then?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Probably. But there’s a difference in how things were handled between me and Azrael. It’s safer for him to go back without an extra claim. Safer for Azre too. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Hm. Orion, if I give you a task will you remember it?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I will try. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢That is all I can ask of you. If you ever see the opportunity, bring the small ones here to me. The me from your time. And request sanctuary. She will grant it. And if you manage this, your father will not be able to bring harm to them or you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, but Uriel sighs*

⛉He’ll remember the idea of asking for sanctuary for the kids, but not you specifically. Father tried to hurt Reg, and I did what I could manage.⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Come here, Uriel.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel walks closer*

[angels-maybe]

*She stands.*

¢I am proud of you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉…thank you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Has my idiot husband been kind to you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉He has done more than I expected in the way of helping us. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Good. Who hurt you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yvonne… she was a friend of my Father’s, so you might have met her? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Hm. Do you want her heart? Or her head?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉I want exactly nothing with her DNA on it. Brigid — the woman I was with before when I was talking to present Azrael? — is taking care of that. Her parents have Yvonne now, so it shouldn’t be difficult for you to kill her so long as you can be polite for two sentences.⛉

[angels-maybe]

*She nods.*

¢Whatever you wish for is yours.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉I just want her dead, you can collaborate with the Dagda all you like, I don’t want to hear about it, I don’t want to see any of it. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Understood.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods. Orion looks numb*

⛉Father won’t mind, kid, he’s too dead for that. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Mother, do me a favor please?

*Azrael just…appears*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel tenses*

[angels-maybe]

Consent, please. I beg of you.

¢Why would I need that¢

Because Uriel is capable of giving it unlike most of the small children you claim?

¢Oh. Adult. Right. Uriel can I claim you as my child?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Nope. Please take the claim off. It itches. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*She nods and it dissipates.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel takes a deep breath*

[angels-maybe]

¢Apologies. I am not…good. At this, and in general.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Understood. My halo’s only just stopped being messed with, though, so I… don’t want another person to have control over me. Ever again, but especially now.⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Please feel free to tell me when I am bothering you. Or, alternatively, Azrael likes to just start crying until I figure out where I went wrong¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel huffs a laugh, and Orion looks mortified*

⛉Noted, thank you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Nod*

¢I make attempts. They usually fail. Sorry in advance¢

Ori, Re wants me to tell you that Uriel here acts like that because he’s allowed to now

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Do not shorten my name. 𒐸

*Uriel nods to Micte, then glares at Orion*

⛉Mind your manners. ⛉

𒐸So what? You being ‘allowed’ to do that’s because you’re an old cr-𒐸

*Uriel stares Orion down and Orion takes a sharp breath, looking away from Uriel*

[angels-maybe]

Hey, it’s alright. I won’t shorten your name anymore Orion. I’m sorry.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉If you’re going to, use Ryan, Fiona and Dahlia came up with that one when I was about that age. ⛉

*Orion nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

Alright. Just to confirm, Orion or Ryan are acceptable?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, not looking at anyone*

⛉Or Uriel, but that gets confusing… and it’s a can of worms you don’t want to open right now. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah okay.

¢I am going to take this.¢

*Micte steals Azrael’s hair clip and they dramatically collapse*

Mother whyyyyyy-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Because you’re not worthy. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azre joins in and fake sobs, shaking Micte*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel watches in amusement while Orion grips his sword*

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just scoops Azre up and boops their nose*

¢Mine¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion’s wings twitch*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre smiles a little, but squirms and immediately gets set down*

[≨I like to walk.≩]

Yep, speaking of walking I can’t get up-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Do you want help? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Nope.

*They just lay there for a moment*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods. Orion stares at Azrael completely apathetically*

[angels-maybe]

¢What is wrong?¢

I’m waiting to regain feeling in my lower body.

¢Would you like your chair?¢

…fine

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel takes one look at Orion and sighs*

⛉Give me your sword. ⛉

*Orion hands it over without the sheath, and the blade digs into Uriel’s hand… which he doesn’t react to at all*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael hauls themself into a wheelchair*

To be fair I am really easy to kill right now-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yeah, I know. I also know he’d try to poke you with the sword Just Because. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Orion I’m gonna be a bad influence. Do it. Poke me with the sharp.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion goes to take the sword back and fails miserably*

[angels-maybe]

Here.

*Azrael offers out their cane*

Not as fun as the sword but you can still poke me?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at Azrael, but doesn’t take it when Uriel shakes his head*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay. Y’know I made this cane with tools I borrowed from you? Isn’t that fun?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares blankly at Azrael*

⛉borrowed or stole, because my tools went missing so many times. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I gave them back, you said if I didn’t you’d tear all my tendons.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel laughs under his breath*

⛉Ah, I got reset while you had them, I came back and was so confused. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah I remember.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Your husband was such a suck-up to father, it was insane- I’d look at him funny and he’d immediately run to Him and start whining⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah makes sense. I’m so glad he’s dead honestly.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods*

⛉Honestly, I’m a little shocked Father never asked me to kill him while you were missing. He was pathetic. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

He was…actually I don’t remember most of what he was like. Mean. He was mean.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion makes a disbelieving noise*

⛉Oh yeah, absolutely. I just saw that and also saw the parts where he was begging Father to have a go at one of His other children while staring at me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I’m sorry I couldn’t get you out.

¢You were a child Azrael. That responsibility was mine and my failure does not fall on you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It falls on neither of you. Az, you hadn’t been created yet when it all started for me, and Father was… particularly attentive when it came to allowing others to get close enough to threaten him through me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azre wipes at their eyes harshly*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel offers them a handkerchief*

[angels-maybe]

*They take it and just hold it.*

¢My son, come.¢

*Micte wraps Azre in her sweater and kisses their head*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion looks awkward*

⛉Fathers not here to reset you, kid, take a minute. ⛉

*Orion looks at Uriel and nods slowly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know that you are very brave, Orion. If you stop being brave for a bit here, no one will be mad at you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at Micte blankly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know. He is not here, though. In this time, he is dead. Do you know what that means?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He hesitates before shaking his head.*

[angels-maybe]

¢Have you ever seen someone be very hurt and then never wake up?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Like the child? 𒐸

*Uriel’s mouth becomes a thin line*

[angels-maybe]

¢Will the child ever wake up? If the answer to that is no, then yes, like the child¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods*

⛉Reason one of two hundred why Barachiel hates me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Capybara hates you??

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yes. That one was Sandalphon’s. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael nods*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Ve kept track. ⛉

*Uriel rolls his shoulders*

⛉I was nine. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I am sorry.

[≨Cold≩]

*Azre shifts closer to Orion*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Don’t be, I was unconscious for that one. ⛉

*Orion glares at Azre*

[angels-maybe]

If you’re cold you can come here kiddo-

[≨I want big brother≩]

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Stop using bad words. 𒐸

*Uriel sighs through his nose*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre tilts their head*

Which words are the bad ones?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Brother. ⛉

*Orion nods*

[angels-maybe]

Ah.

*Azre makes grabby hands at Orion*

¢What are you, a toddler?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion goes to hit Azre, but Uriel pulls him back by the collar of his shirt*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre just keeps making grabby hands*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion manages to get his sword from Uriel, and slices it through the air at Azre*

[angels-maybe]

*They make zero effort to dodge, but Azrael pulls them back.*

Could I ask that any sharps be aimed at me instead?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion freezes*

[angels-maybe]

Re is small, I don’t want them to get poked is all. You’re allowed to poke me, or the man made of bones.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stays completely still, and Uriel takes the sword back*

⛉Better rule is no sharp sword around anyone who is younger than you, Orion. You have the training one? ⛉

*Orion nods stiffly, pulling a sword out that looks no less impressive, but isn’t as sharp*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre takes the sword from Uriel and gets Azrael directly in the gut with it*

Okay then. I did say this was allowed.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel grimaces, taking the sword back quickly, wiping it off, and putting it a sheath that… wasn’t there before.*

⛉I don’t think it’s a good idea for your blood to be everywhere, still. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just snaps her fingers and the wound vanishes*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods at her in thanks*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre goes back to making grabby hands at Orion.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion hits their hands with the sword, and it hurts but doesn’t draw blood*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t stop*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He hits them a few more times, then looks to Uriel for help*

⛉He doesn’t want to be touched right now, Azre. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*They turn to Micte and continue the grabby hands until she sighs and puts a hand on their shoulder.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion looks tense, holding the dull sword in a very tight grip*

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just stands there while Azre wraps around her in a hug*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Put the sword away, Orion, there’s no threat. ⛉

*Orion tenses, then does as he’s told*

[angels-maybe]

Re didn’t understand that you were saying no by hitting them. Thats why when Uriel said something they stopped.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion freezes*

⛉Another banned word. He isn’t allowed to say no to someone touching him if they’re…⛉

*Uriel clears his throat*

⛉An equal to your ex. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

…Re isn’t an equal to him. They’re beneath him.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Not in his programming they’re not. You’re not either. Hell, the only reason he didn’t react to me pulling him back before was because he’s got me categorised as higher rank than him.⛉

[totecs-throne]

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Reg: Hey, weird question, you seen Cam or Uri in the past couple days?

( @tuath-de-danann-rp )

Xipe: I have not seen Cam, I had an interaction with Uriel a bit ago though I do not know his current whereabouts

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

(Lag reset 5)

*Camiel doesn’t move, and Brigid keeps a close eye on her*

[angels-maybe]

*After a few minutes, Azrael sticks their head in the door and just stares at M.*

“Do you need me out there?”

*When they just continue to stare, M sighs, gets Laila tucked in, and follows them out*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel goes to follow but Fiona shakes her head and he sighs*

[angels-maybe]

*A bit later they both come back in, Azrael with a split lip and M with at least five visibly broken bones*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel frowns*

[angels-maybe]

He’s fine.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel stands and walks over to Azrael, staring at their split lip in concern*

[angels-maybe]

*They huff. It looks like a shard of glass or bone went through their face*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel looks furious, turning to M*

[angels-maybe]

“They did that to themself. And then continued to beat me up.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He stalks closer to M, halo spinning until it’s a blur that’s throwing off sparks*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael blinks, then moves to be between M and Uriel.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel stops in his tracks, staring at M*

[angels-maybe]

My Dad. Off limits.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉They hurt you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Off. Limits.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He doesn’t move closer but also doesn’t back off*

[angels-maybe]

“It’s alright bud-“

*M puts a hand on Azrael’s shoulder and they turn to look at him for a second, then they shake her head*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel mumbles something that makes Uriel’s halo stop in place, and he walks over to her with exactly zero hint of anger left*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael relaxes when Uriel is out of reach of M*

“See it’s fine.”

…okay.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel holds Uriel’s hand tight enough for a crack to be heard, but he doesn’t flinch, staying close to her*

[angels-maybe]

*M Just gets Azrael patched up, clicking his tongue*

“If you’re gonna eat bones don’t start at the sharp edges, kiddo.”

I’m fine Dad

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*After a few minutes, and a whispered reassurance from Uriel, Camiel lets him go, and he sits back down on the chair next to her*

[angels-maybe]

“No tienes que protegerme, Az”

¿Y si te hace daño?

“Me curaré”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel frowns*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael wraps around M, who holds them close*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It’s alright, sunshine. ⛉

*Camiel shakes her head*

[angels-maybe]

“What is it?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It’s nothing, Cam just got annoyed. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

“Well then it’s not nothing.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel clenches his jaw*

[angels-maybe]

“I can’t do things better if I don’t know what’s bothering Cam.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It isn’t anything that requires change. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

“…Camiel, what bothered you?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*She shrinks into herself*

[angels-maybe]

*M goes to say something, but Lavina and Azre appear.*

“Some dude who looks like a smaller Uriel is trying to kidnap Re. Assistance please.”

Oh-shit-

*Azrael pulls away from M and instantly takes Azre into their arms*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*The younger Uriel also appears, and Present Uriel grimaces*

⛉Orion, status? ⛉

*Orion freezes, staring at Uriel with wide eyes, which are barely visible behind the helmet*

𒐸…Father—𒐸

⛉Status, not mission report. ⛉

𒐸…Injured. Infected.𒐸

*Uriel nods*

[angels-maybe]

“You are injured where, Orion?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸My throat. 𒐸

*Uriel shakes his head*

[angels-maybe]

*M looks to Uriel*

Hey there, what’re you doing? Looking for Re?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Father sent me to find and retrieve them. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

That makes sense. I’m Azrael, just older.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am aware. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

I can’t give you Re just yet, I’m sorry. I could come with you and explain to father?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Negative. 𒐸

*Orion takes a step back from Azrael*

[angels-maybe]

Alright. Would you like to stay until I can give you Re, then?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods before Orion can answer*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay, how about I get you all set up then? I need to get Re set up too so may as well do it all at once yeah?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I do not require anything. 𒐸

⛉he can’t eat, drink, be healed or sit down. Father will find out if any of that happened and it’s not worth it. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Understood. Well how about you come help me out anyways Orion?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods once, walking towards Azrael stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre waves as Azrael starts out of the wing.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion follows Azrael, in reach the entire time, and not reacting to Azre’s wave*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael just heads into more of a craft area*

[≨What now?≩]

I’ve got posters to make.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion doesn’t react*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael pulls out a giant bin of paper flowers and some poster boards.*

I have to put all these flowers on these thick papers.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Confused stare*

[angels-maybe]

So we gotta take this-which is glue-and put it on our paper flowers and then use it to stick them to the paper like this.

*Azrael demonstrates gluing the flowers down*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion watches*

[angels-maybe]

Do you think you can help with that? Maybe just giving me the flowers or something?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, walking closer and handing Azrael a handful of the paper flowers*

[angels-maybe]

Thank you.

*They start gluing and Azre watches*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Every time Azrael gets to three flowers left, Orion passes them more*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael thanks him every time.*

These are for the fair next week.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*completely blank stare*

[angels-maybe]

So my kids are bringing horses to this place called the fair and we have to decorate for it.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Nod*

[angels-maybe]

I can show you the horses?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*no reaction*

[angels-maybe]

*They pull up a picture of a horse*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He balks, backing away from Azrael*

[angels-maybe]

Oh-okay it’s gone.

*They put the phone away and hold up their hands in surrender*

No more horse.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion flinches, tripping over his wing as he backs away and falling to the floor*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t move any closer, just crouching down.*

It’s all gone, I didn’t know it was a scary.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸 I’m sorry father- I-𒐸

*Orion’s voice sounds strangled, even more hoarse than before*

[angels-maybe]

It’s okay. Orion, I need you to take a deep breath.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He closes his mouth, clenching his jaw*

[angels-maybe]

Bring air in like you’re about to blow out a candle. And then pretend you are blowing out that candle.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He takes sharp breaths exclusively through his nose*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay, you’re doing good. Is it okay if I’m here or do you want me away?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He stares at Azrael like with eyes that look completely numb*

[angels-maybe]

How about we can hold up one or two fingers. If it’s okay with me here just one, if not two.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He holds up one finger*

[angels-maybe]

Alright, if me being here is okay I’ll stay in the room. I’m not gonna come any closer unless you want though, okay?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Blank stare*

[angels-maybe]

*They just nod and go back to gluing flowers.*

[≨Do you want to explore with me?≩]

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stands up, going back to handing Azrael flowers periodically*

[angels-maybe]

Re wants to know if you’ll explore with them. It’d allowed as long as you stay in the building.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion doesn’t respond*

[angels-maybe]

If you leave the building I have to come with you because safety.

[≨I want to explore.≩]

Yeah I know Re, you can explore if you promise to stay inside unless I’m with you.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸What do you request I do? 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

Uh…could you go with Re? If anything happens or there’s any sort of concern or threat I want you to shout my name, I will hear.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, moving the rest of the flowers to be within easier reach for Azrael before walking over to Azre*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre smiles and starts down a random hall*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion follows closely, one hand on his sword the entire time*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t touch anything, just look at everything*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸You shouldn’t be smiling, you know. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

*They tilt their head.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸When father finds out, you’ll be punished. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Punished for what?¢

*Micte rounds the corner, wiping traces of blood from her skin.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion bows to her before answering*

𒐸Smiling. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢And who will punish you two for that?¢

*She waves a hand for him to rise.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He does so*

𒐸Father. Or Lord Pahaliah. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

*She looks between the two before walking over*

¢Are you going to be hurt or scared if I touch you, Orion? If so, answer honestly.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…yes..? 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I will not touch you then.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at her*

[angels-maybe]

[≨It’s so big in here!≩]

¢Yes, it is very large in here.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods politely*

[angels-maybe]

¢Orion, what is your task currently?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Father requires I return with Azrael. The older Azrael requires I not return Azrael yet, and that I am to protect them and alert the older Azrael if anything of concern or danger occurs. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Alright. Status report?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Injured. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Severity of the injury?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am unable to disclose. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Do you remember me?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…You are Micte of Mictlan. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Yes, that is a very good memory you have¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares blankly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Is your father going to be bothered that you are taking so long?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…Affirmative. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I have taken a liking to you. I will handle it.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸That is not necessary. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I like you. I will assist you with this dilemma. If there is a reason for me to not give this assistance, you need to tell me.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…Understood. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Is there a reason I should not assist you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Yes. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢What is the reason?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am unable to disclose. 𒐸

*Uriel wanders out of the infirmary and over to them*

⛉He’s scared of dying, and if he tells you anything or if you intervene, Father will assume he told you, and he will be torn apart on an atomic level and put back together. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Micte looks at Uriel, then at Orion, and kneels down.*

¢I will not cause Him to reset you. If that means not assisting you currently, that is okay.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know I have asked already. If I touch specifically your head, will it hurt or scare you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Yes. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Understood.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉is there a reason you want to touch him? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Yes. I know from experience that He will not touch what I claim.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉He claimed him first. It wouldn’t last after he leaves this time and your realm. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢There are things I can do. I have done so for Raziel, and it has worked.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Well father didn’t exactly rape Raziel on a regular basis. It is different for this. ⛉

*Orion swallows thickly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Would Azrael be a better example, then?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Probably. But there’s a difference in how things were handled between me and Azrael. It’s safer for him to go back without an extra claim. Safer for Azre too. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Hm. Orion, if I give you a task will you remember it?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I will try. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢That is all I can ask of you. If you ever see the opportunity, bring the small ones here to me. The me from your time. And request sanctuary. She will grant it. And if you manage this, your father will not be able to bring harm to them or you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, but Uriel sighs*

⛉He’ll remember the idea of asking for sanctuary for the kids, but not you specifically. Father tried to hurt Reg, and I did what I could manage.⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Come here, Uriel.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel walks closer*

[angels-maybe]

*She stands.*

¢I am proud of you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉…thank you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Has my idiot husband been kind to you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉He has done more than I expected in the way of helping us. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Good. Who hurt you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yvonne… she was a friend of my Father’s, so you might have met her? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Hm. Do you want her heart? Or her head?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉I want exactly nothing with her DNA on it. Brigid — the woman I was with before when I was talking to present Azrael? — is taking care of that. Her parents have Yvonne now, so it shouldn’t be difficult for you to kill her so long as you can be polite for two sentences.⛉

[angels-maybe]

*She nods.*

¢Whatever you wish for is yours.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉I just want her dead, you can collaborate with the Dagda all you like, I don’t want to hear about it, I don’t want to see any of it. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Understood.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods. Orion looks numb*

⛉Father won’t mind, kid, he’s too dead for that. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Mother, do me a favor please?

*Azrael just…appears*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel tenses*

[angels-maybe]

Consent, please. I beg of you.

¢Why would I need that¢

Because Uriel is capable of giving it unlike most of the small children you claim?

¢Oh. Adult. Right. Uriel can I claim you as my child?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Nope. Please take the claim off. It itches. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*She nods and it dissipates.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel takes a deep breath*

[angels-maybe]

¢Apologies. I am not…good. At this, and in general.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Understood. My halo’s only just stopped being messed with, though, so I… don’t want another person to have control over me. Ever again, but especially now.⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Please feel free to tell me when I am bothering you. Or, alternatively, Azrael likes to just start crying until I figure out where I went wrong¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel huffs a laugh, and Orion looks mortified*

⛉Noted, thank you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Nod*

¢I make attempts. They usually fail. Sorry in advance¢

Ori, Re wants me to tell you that Uriel here acts like that because he’s allowed to now

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Do not shorten my name. 𒐸

*Uriel nods to Micte, then glares at Orion*

⛉Mind your manners. ⛉

𒐸So what? You being ‘allowed’ to do that’s because you’re an old cr-𒐸

*Uriel stares Orion down and Orion takes a sharp breath, looking away from Uriel*

[angels-maybe]

Hey, it’s alright. I won’t shorten your name anymore Orion. I’m sorry.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉If you’re going to, use Ryan, Fiona and Dahlia came up with that one when I was about that age. ⛉

*Orion nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

Alright. Just to confirm, Orion or Ryan are acceptable?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, not looking at anyone*

⛉Or Uriel, but that gets confusing… and it’s a can of worms you don’t want to open right now. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah okay.

¢I am going to take this.¢

*Micte steals Azrael’s hair clip and they dramatically collapse*

Mother whyyyyyy-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Because you’re not worthy. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azre joins in and fake sobs, shaking Micte*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel watches in amusement while Orion grips his sword*

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just scoops Azre up and boops their nose*

¢Mine¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion’s wings twitch*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre smiles a little, but squirms and immediately gets set down*

[≨I like to walk.≩]

Yep, speaking of walking I can’t get up-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Do you want help? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Nope.

*They just lay there for a moment*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods. Orion stares at Azrael completely apathetically*

[angels-maybe]

¢What is wrong?¢

I’m waiting to regain feeling in my lower body.

¢Would you like your chair?¢

…fine

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel takes one look at Orion and sighs*

⛉Give me your sword. ⛉

*Orion hands it over without the sheath, and the blade digs into Uriel’s hand… which he doesn’t react to at all*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael hauls themself into a wheelchair*

To be fair I am really easy to kill right now-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yeah, I know. I also know he’d try to poke you with the sword Just Because. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Orion I’m gonna be a bad influence. Do it. Poke me with the sharp.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion goes to take the sword back and fails miserably*

[angels-maybe]

Here.

*Azrael offers out their cane*

Not as fun as the sword but you can still poke me?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at Azrael, but doesn’t take it when Uriel shakes his head*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay. Y’know I made this cane with tools I borrowed from you? Isn’t that fun?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares blankly at Azrael*

⛉borrowed or stole, because my tools went missing so many times. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I gave them back, you said if I didn’t you’d tear all my tendons.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel laughs under his breath*

⛉Ah, I got reset while you had them, I came back and was so confused. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah I remember.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Your husband was such a suck-up to father, it was insane- I’d look at him funny and he’d immediately run to Him and start whining⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah makes sense. I’m so glad he’s dead honestly.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods*

⛉Honestly, I’m a little shocked Father never asked me to kill him while you were missing. He was pathetic. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

He was…actually I don’t remember most of what he was like. Mean. He was mean.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion makes a disbelieving noise*

⛉Oh yeah, absolutely. I just saw that and also saw the parts where he was begging Father to have a go at one of His other children while staring at me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I’m sorry I couldn’t get you out.

¢You were a child Azrael. That responsibility was mine and my failure does not fall on you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It falls on neither of you. Az, you hadn’t been created yet when it all started for me, and Father was… particularly attentive when it came to allowing others to get close enough to threaten him through me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azre wipes at their eyes harshly*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel offers them a handkerchief*

[angels-maybe]

*They take it and just hold it.*

¢My son, come.¢

*Micte wraps Azre in her sweater and kisses their head*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion looks awkward*

⛉Fathers not here to reset you, kid, take a minute. ⛉

*Orion looks at Uriel and nods slowly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know that you are very brave, Orion. If you stop being brave for a bit here, no one will be mad at you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at Micte blankly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know. He is not here, though. In this time, he is dead. Do you know what that means?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He hesitates before shaking his head.*

[angels-maybe]

¢Have you ever seen someone be very hurt and then never wake up?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Like the child? 𒐸

*Uriel’s mouth becomes a thin line*

[angels-maybe]

¢Will the child ever wake up? If the answer to that is no, then yes, like the child¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods*

⛉Reason one of two hundred why Barachiel hates me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Capybara hates you??

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yes. That one was Sandalphon’s. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael nods*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Ve kept track. ⛉

*Uriel rolls his shoulders*

⛉I was nine. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I am sorry.

[≨Cold≩]

*Azre shifts closer to Orion*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Don’t be, I was unconscious for that one. ⛉

*Orion glares at Azre*

[angels-maybe]

If you’re cold you can come here kiddo-

[≨I want big brother≩]

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Stop using bad words. 𒐸

*Uriel sighs through his nose*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre tilts their head*

Which words are the bad ones?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Brother. ⛉

*Orion nods*

[angels-maybe]

Ah.

*Azre makes grabby hands at Orion*

¢What are you, a toddler?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion goes to hit Azre, but Uriel pulls him back by the collar of his shirt*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre just keeps making grabby hands*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion manages to get his sword from Uriel, and slices it through the air at Azre*

[angels-maybe]

*They make zero effort to dodge, but Azrael pulls them back.*

Could I ask that any sharps be aimed at me instead?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion freezes*

[angels-maybe]

Re is small, I don’t want them to get poked is all. You’re allowed to poke me, or the man made of bones.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stays completely still, and Uriel takes the sword back*

⛉Better rule is no sharp sword around anyone who is younger than you, Orion. You have the training one? ⛉

*Orion nods stiffly, pulling a sword out that looks no less impressive, but isn’t as sharp*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre takes the sword from Uriel and gets Azrael directly in the gut with it*

Okay then. I did say this was allowed.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel grimaces, taking the sword back quickly, wiping it off, and putting it a sheath that… wasn’t there before.*

⛉I don’t think it’s a good idea for your blood to be everywhere, still. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just snaps her fingers and the wound vanishes*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods at her in thanks*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre goes back to making grabby hands at Orion.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion hits their hands with the sword, and it hurts but doesn’t draw blood*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t stop*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He hits them a few more times, then looks to Uriel for help*

⛉He doesn’t want to be touched right now, Azre. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*They turn to Micte and continue the grabby hands until she sighs and puts a hand on their shoulder.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion looks tense, holding the dull sword in a very tight grip*

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just stands there while Azre wraps around her in a hug*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Put the sword away, Orion, there’s no threat. ⛉

*Orion tenses, then does as he’s told*

[angels-maybe]

Re didn’t understand that you were saying no by hitting them. Thats why when Uriel said something they stopped.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion freezes*

⛉Another banned word. He isn’t allowed to say no to someone touching him if they’re…⛉

*Uriel clears his throat*

⛉An equal to your ex. ⛉

[totecs-throne]

[You have 1 new message]

Reg: Hey, weird question, you seen Cam or Uri in the past couple days?

( @tuath-de-danann-rp )

Xipe: I have not seen Cam, I had an interaction with Uriel a bit ago though I do not know his current whereabouts

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

(Lag reset 5)

*Camiel doesn’t move, and Brigid keeps a close eye on her*

[angels-maybe]

*After a few minutes, Azrael sticks their head in the door and just stares at M.*

“Do you need me out there?”

*When they just continue to stare, M sighs, gets Laila tucked in, and follows them out*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel goes to follow but Fiona shakes her head and he sighs*

[angels-maybe]

*A bit later they both come back in, Azrael with a split lip and M with at least five visibly broken bones*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel frowns*

[angels-maybe]

He’s fine.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel stands and walks over to Azrael, staring at their split lip in concern*

[angels-maybe]

*They huff. It looks like a shard of glass or bone went through their face*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel looks furious, turning to M*

[angels-maybe]

“They did that to themself. And then continued to beat me up.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He stalks closer to M, halo spinning until it’s a blur that’s throwing off sparks*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael blinks, then moves to be between M and Uriel.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel stops in his tracks, staring at M*

[angels-maybe]

My Dad. Off limits.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉They hurt you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Off. Limits.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He doesn’t move closer but also doesn’t back off*

[angels-maybe]

“It’s alright bud-“

*M puts a hand on Azrael’s shoulder and they turn to look at him for a second, then they shake her head*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel mumbles something that makes Uriel’s halo stop in place, and he walks over to her with exactly zero hint of anger left*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael relaxes when Uriel is out of reach of M*

“See it’s fine.”

…okay.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel holds Uriel’s hand tight enough for a crack to be heard, but he doesn’t flinch, staying close to her*

[angels-maybe]

*M Just gets Azrael patched up, clicking his tongue*

“If you’re gonna eat bones don’t start at the sharp edges, kiddo.”

I’m fine Dad

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*After a few minutes, and a whispered reassurance from Uriel, Camiel lets him go, and he sits back down on the chair next to her*

[angels-maybe]

“No tienes que protegerme, Az”

¿Y si te hace daño?

“Me curaré”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel frowns*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael wraps around M, who holds them close*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It’s alright, sunshine. ⛉

*Camiel shakes her head*

[angels-maybe]

“What is it?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It’s nothing, Cam just got annoyed. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

“Well then it’s not nothing.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel clenches his jaw*

[angels-maybe]

“I can’t do things better if I don’t know what’s bothering Cam.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It isn’t anything that requires change. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

“…Camiel, what bothered you?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*She shrinks into herself*

[angels-maybe]

*M goes to say something, but Lavina and Azre appear.*

“Some dude who looks like a smaller Uriel is trying to kidnap Re. Assistance please.”

Oh-shit-

*Azrael pulls away from M and instantly takes Azre into their arms*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*The younger Uriel also appears, and Present Uriel grimaces*

⛉Orion, status? ⛉

*Orion freezes, staring at Uriel with wide eyes, which are barely visible behind the helmet*

𒐸…Father—𒐸

⛉Status, not mission report. ⛉

𒐸…Injured. Infected.𒐸

*Uriel nods*

[angels-maybe]

“You are injured where, Orion?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸My throat. 𒐸

*Uriel shakes his head*

[angels-maybe]

*M looks to Uriel*

Hey there, what’re you doing? Looking for Re?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Father sent me to find and retrieve them. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

That makes sense. I’m Azrael, just older.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am aware. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

I can’t give you Re just yet, I’m sorry. I could come with you and explain to father?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Negative. 𒐸

*Orion takes a step back from Azrael*

[angels-maybe]

Alright. Would you like to stay until I can give you Re, then?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods before Orion can answer*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay, how about I get you all set up then? I need to get Re set up too so may as well do it all at once yeah?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I do not require anything. 𒐸

⛉he can’t eat, drink, be healed or sit down. Father will find out if any of that happened and it’s not worth it. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Understood. Well how about you come help me out anyways Orion?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods once, walking towards Azrael stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre waves as Azrael starts out of the wing.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion follows Azrael, in reach the entire time, and not reacting to Azre’s wave*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael just heads into more of a craft area*

[≨What now?≩]

I’ve got posters to make.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion doesn’t react*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael pulls out a giant bin of paper flowers and some poster boards.*

I have to put all these flowers on these thick papers.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Confused stare*

[angels-maybe]

So we gotta take this-which is glue-and put it on our paper flowers and then use it to stick them to the paper like this.

*Azrael demonstrates gluing the flowers down*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion watches*

[angels-maybe]

Do you think you can help with that? Maybe just giving me the flowers or something?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, walking closer and handing Azrael a handful of the paper flowers*

[angels-maybe]

Thank you.

*They start gluing and Azre watches*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Every time Azrael gets to three flowers left, Orion passes them more*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael thanks him every time.*

These are for the fair next week.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*completely blank stare*

[angels-maybe]

So my kids are bringing horses to this place called the fair and we have to decorate for it.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Nod*

[angels-maybe]

I can show you the horses?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*no reaction*

[angels-maybe]

*They pull up a picture of a horse*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He balks, backing away from Azrael*

[angels-maybe]

Oh-okay it’s gone.

*They put the phone away and hold up their hands in surrender*

No more horse.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion flinches, tripping over his wing as he backs away and falling to the floor*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t move any closer, just crouching down.*

It’s all gone, I didn’t know it was a scary.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸 I’m sorry father- I-𒐸

*Orion’s voice sounds strangled, even more hoarse than before*

[angels-maybe]

It’s okay. Orion, I need you to take a deep breath.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He closes his mouth, clenching his jaw*

[angels-maybe]

Bring air in like you’re about to blow out a candle. And then pretend you are blowing out that candle.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He takes sharp breaths exclusively through his nose*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay, you’re doing good. Is it okay if I’m here or do you want me away?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He stares at Azrael like with eyes that look completely numb*

[angels-maybe]

How about we can hold up one or two fingers. If it’s okay with me here just one, if not two.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He holds up one finger*

[angels-maybe]

Alright, if me being here is okay I’ll stay in the room. I’m not gonna come any closer unless you want though, okay?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Blank stare*

[angels-maybe]

*They just nod and go back to gluing flowers.*

[≨Do you want to explore with me?≩]

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stands up, going back to handing Azrael flowers periodically*

[angels-maybe]

Re wants to know if you’ll explore with them. It’d allowed as long as you stay in the building.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion doesn’t respond*

[angels-maybe]

If you leave the building I have to come with you because safety.

[≨I want to explore.≩]

Yeah I know Re, you can explore if you promise to stay inside unless I’m with you.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸What do you request I do? 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

Uh…could you go with Re? If anything happens or there’s any sort of concern or threat I want you to shout my name, I will hear.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, moving the rest of the flowers to be within easier reach for Azrael before walking over to Azre*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre smiles and starts down a random hall*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion follows closely, one hand on his sword the entire time*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t touch anything, just look at everything*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸You shouldn’t be smiling, you know. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

*They tilt their head.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸When father finds out, you’ll be punished. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Punished for what?¢

*Micte rounds the corner, wiping traces of blood from her skin.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion bows to her before answering*

𒐸Smiling. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢And who will punish you two for that?¢

*She waves a hand for him to rise.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He does so*

𒐸Father. Or Lord Pahaliah. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

*She looks between the two before walking over*

¢Are you going to be hurt or scared if I touch you, Orion? If so, answer honestly.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…yes..? 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I will not touch you then.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at her*

[angels-maybe]

[≨It’s so big in here!≩]

¢Yes, it is very large in here.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods politely*

[angels-maybe]

¢Orion, what is your task currently?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Father requires I return with Azrael. The older Azrael requires I not return Azrael yet, and that I am to protect them and alert the older Azrael if anything of concern or danger occurs. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Alright. Status report?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Injured. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Severity of the injury?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am unable to disclose. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Do you remember me?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…You are Micte of Mictlan. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Yes, that is a very good memory you have¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares blankly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Is your father going to be bothered that you are taking so long?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…Affirmative. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I have taken a liking to you. I will handle it.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸That is not necessary. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I like you. I will assist you with this dilemma. If there is a reason for me to not give this assistance, you need to tell me.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…Understood. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Is there a reason I should not assist you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Yes. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢What is the reason?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am unable to disclose. 𒐸

*Uriel wanders out of the infirmary and over to them*

⛉He’s scared of dying, and if he tells you anything or if you intervene, Father will assume he told you, and he will be torn apart on an atomic level and put back together. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Micte looks at Uriel, then at Orion, and kneels down.*

¢I will not cause Him to reset you. If that means not assisting you currently, that is okay.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know I have asked already. If I touch specifically your head, will it hurt or scare you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Yes. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Understood.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉is there a reason you want to touch him? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Yes. I know from experience that He will not touch what I claim.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉He claimed him first. It wouldn’t last after he leaves this time and your realm. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢There are things I can do. I have done so for Raziel, and it has worked.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Well father didn’t exactly rape Raziel on a regular basis. It is different for this. ⛉

*Orion swallows thickly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Would Azrael be a better example, then?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Probably. But there’s a difference in how things were handled between me and Azrael. It’s safer for him to go back without an extra claim. Safer for Azre too. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Hm. Orion, if I give you a task will you remember it?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I will try. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢That is all I can ask of you. If you ever see the opportunity, bring the small ones here to me. The me from your time. And request sanctuary. She will grant it. And if you manage this, your father will not be able to bring harm to them or you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, but Uriel sighs*

⛉He’ll remember the idea of asking for sanctuary for the kids, but not you specifically. Father tried to hurt Reg, and I did what I could manage.⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Come here, Uriel.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel walks closer*

[angels-maybe]

*She stands.*

¢I am proud of you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉…thank you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Has my idiot husband been kind to you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉He has done more than I expected in the way of helping us. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Good. Who hurt you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yvonne… she was a friend of my Father’s, so you might have met her? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Hm. Do you want her heart? Or her head?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉I want exactly nothing with her DNA on it. Brigid — the woman I was with before when I was talking to present Azrael? — is taking care of that. Her parents have Yvonne now, so it shouldn’t be difficult for you to kill her so long as you can be polite for two sentences.⛉

[angels-maybe]

*She nods.*

¢Whatever you wish for is yours.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉I just want her dead, you can collaborate with the Dagda all you like, I don’t want to hear about it, I don’t want to see any of it. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Understood.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods. Orion looks numb*

⛉Father won’t mind, kid, he’s too dead for that. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Mother, do me a favor please?

*Azrael just…appears*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel tenses*

[angels-maybe]

Consent, please. I beg of you.

¢Why would I need that¢

Because Uriel is capable of giving it unlike most of the small children you claim?

¢Oh. Adult. Right. Uriel can I claim you as my child?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Nope. Please take the claim off. It itches. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*She nods and it dissipates.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel takes a deep breath*

[angels-maybe]

¢Apologies. I am not…good. At this, and in general.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Understood. My halo’s only just stopped being messed with, though, so I… don’t want another person to have control over me. Ever again, but especially now.⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Please feel free to tell me when I am bothering you. Or, alternatively, Azrael likes to just start crying until I figure out where I went wrong¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel huffs a laugh, and Orion looks mortified*

⛉Noted, thank you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Nod*

¢I make attempts. They usually fail. Sorry in advance¢

Ori, Re wants me to tell you that Uriel here acts like that because he’s allowed to now

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Do not shorten my name. 𒐸

*Uriel nods to Micte, then glares at Orion*

⛉Mind your manners. ⛉

𒐸So what? You being ‘allowed’ to do that’s because you’re an old cr-𒐸

*Uriel stares Orion down and Orion takes a sharp breath, looking away from Uriel*

[angels-maybe]

Hey, it’s alright. I won’t shorten your name anymore Orion. I’m sorry.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉If you’re going to, use Ryan, Fiona and Dahlia came up with that one when I was about that age. ⛉

*Orion nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

Alright. Just to confirm, Orion or Ryan are acceptable?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, not looking at anyone*

⛉Or Uriel, but that gets confusing… and it’s a can of worms you don’t want to open right now. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah okay.

¢I am going to take this.¢

*Micte steals Azrael’s hair clip and they dramatically collapse*

Mother whyyyyyy-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Because you’re not worthy. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azre joins in and fake sobs, shaking Micte*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel watches in amusement while Orion grips his sword*

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just scoops Azre up and boops their nose*

¢Mine¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion’s wings twitch*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre smiles a little, but squirms and immediately gets set down*

[≨I like to walk.≩]

Yep, speaking of walking I can’t get up-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Do you want help? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Nope.

*They just lay there for a moment*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods. Orion stares at Azrael completely apathetically*

[angels-maybe]

¢What is wrong?¢

I’m waiting to regain feeling in my lower body.

¢Would you like your chair?¢

…fine

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel takes one look at Orion and sighs*

⛉Give me your sword. ⛉

*Orion hands it over without the sheath, and the blade digs into Uriel’s hand… which he doesn’t react to at all*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael hauls themself into a wheelchair*

To be fair I am really easy to kill right now-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yeah, I know. I also know he’d try to poke you with the sword Just Because. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Orion I’m gonna be a bad influence. Do it. Poke me with the sharp.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion goes to take the sword back and fails miserably*

[angels-maybe]

Here.

*Azrael offers out their cane*

Not as fun as the sword but you can still poke me?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at Azrael, but doesn’t take it when Uriel shakes his head*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay. Y’know I made this cane with tools I borrowed from you? Isn’t that fun?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares blankly at Azrael*

⛉borrowed or stole, because my tools went missing so many times. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I gave them back, you said if I didn’t you’d tear all my tendons.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel laughs under his breath*

⛉Ah, I got reset while you had them, I came back and was so confused. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah I remember.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Your husband was such a suck-up to father, it was insane- I’d look at him funny and he’d immediately run to Him and start whining⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah makes sense. I’m so glad he’s dead honestly.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods*

⛉Honestly, I’m a little shocked Father never asked me to kill him while you were missing. He was pathetic. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

He was…actually I don’t remember most of what he was like. Mean. He was mean.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion makes a disbelieving noise*

⛉Oh yeah, absolutely. I just saw that and also saw the parts where he was begging Father to have a go at one of His other children while staring at me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I’m sorry I couldn’t get you out.

¢You were a child Azrael. That responsibility was mine and my failure does not fall on you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It falls on neither of you. Az, you hadn’t been created yet when it all started for me, and Father was… particularly attentive when it came to allowing others to get close enough to threaten him through me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azre wipes at their eyes harshly*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel offers them a handkerchief*

[angels-maybe]

*They take it and just hold it.*

¢My son, come.¢

*Micte wraps Azre in her sweater and kisses their head*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion looks awkward*

⛉Fathers not here to reset you, kid, take a minute. ⛉

*Orion looks at Uriel and nods slowly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know that you are very brave, Orion. If you stop being brave for a bit here, no one will be mad at you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at Micte blankly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know. He is not here, though. In this time, he is dead. Do you know what that means?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He hesitates before shaking his head.*

[angels-maybe]

¢Have you ever seen someone be very hurt and then never wake up?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Like the child? 𒐸

*Uriel’s mouth becomes a thin line*

[angels-maybe]

¢Will the child ever wake up? If the answer to that is no, then yes, like the child¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods*

⛉Reason one of two hundred why Barachiel hates me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Capybara hates you??

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yes. That one was Sandalphon’s. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael nods*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Ve kept track. ⛉

*Uriel rolls his shoulders*

⛉I was nine. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I am sorry.

[≨Cold≩]

*Azre shifts closer to Orion*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Don’t be, I was unconscious for that one. ⛉

*Orion glares at Azre*

[angels-maybe]

If you’re cold you can come here kiddo-

[≨I want big brother≩]

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Stop using bad words. 𒐸

*Uriel sighs through his nose*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre tilts their head*

Which words are the bad ones?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Brother. ⛉

*Orion nods*

[angels-maybe]

Ah.

*Azre makes grabby hands at Orion*

¢What are you, a toddler?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion goes to hit Azre, but Uriel pulls him back by the collar of his shirt*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre just keeps making grabby hands*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion manages to get his sword from Uriel, and slices it through the air at Azre*

[angels-maybe]

*They make zero effort to dodge, but Azrael pulls them back.*

Could I ask that any sharps be aimed at me instead?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion freezes*

[angels-maybe]

Re is small, I don’t want them to get poked is all. You’re allowed to poke me, or the man made of bones.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stays completely still, and Uriel takes the sword back*

⛉Better rule is no sharp sword around anyone who is younger than you, Orion. You have the training one? ⛉

*Orion nods stiffly, pulling a sword out that looks no less impressive, but isn’t as sharp*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre takes the sword from Uriel and gets Azrael directly in the gut with it*

Okay then. I did say this was allowed.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel grimaces, taking the sword back quickly, wiping it off, and putting it a sheath that… wasn’t there before.*

⛉I don’t think it’s a good idea for your blood to be everywhere, still. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just snaps her fingers and the wound vanishes*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods at her in thanks*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre goes back to making grabby hands at Orion.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion hits their hands with the sword, and it hurts but doesn’t draw blood*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t stop*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He hits them a few more times, then looks to Uriel for help*

⛉He doesn’t want to be touched right now, Azre. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*They turn to Micte and continue the grabby hands until she sighs and puts a hand on their shoulder.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion looks tense, holding the dull sword in a very tight grip*

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just stands there while Azre wraps around her in a hug*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Put the sword away, Orion, there’s no threat. ⛉

*Orion tenses, then does as he’s told*

[totecs-throne]

[You have 1 new message]

Reg: Hey, weird question, you seen Cam or Uri in the past couple days?

( @tuath-de-danann-rp )

Xipe: I have not seen Cam, I had an interaction with Uriel a bit ago though I do not know his current whereabouts

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

(Lag reset 5)

*Camiel doesn’t move, and Brigid keeps a close eye on her*

[angels-maybe]

*After a few minutes, Azrael sticks their head in the door and just stares at M.*

“Do you need me out there?”

*When they just continue to stare, M sighs, gets Laila tucked in, and follows them out*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel goes to follow but Fiona shakes her head and he sighs*

[angels-maybe]

*A bit later they both come back in, Azrael with a split lip and M with at least five visibly broken bones*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel frowns*

[angels-maybe]

He’s fine.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel stands and walks over to Azrael, staring at their split lip in concern*

[angels-maybe]

*They huff. It looks like a shard of glass or bone went through their face*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel looks furious, turning to M*

[angels-maybe]

“They did that to themself. And then continued to beat me up.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He stalks closer to M, halo spinning until it’s a blur that’s throwing off sparks*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael blinks, then moves to be between M and Uriel.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel stops in his tracks, staring at M*

[angels-maybe]

My Dad. Off limits.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉They hurt you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Off. Limits.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He doesn’t move closer but also doesn’t back off*

[angels-maybe]

“It’s alright bud-“

*M puts a hand on Azrael’s shoulder and they turn to look at him for a second, then they shake her head*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel mumbles something that makes Uriel’s halo stop in place, and he walks over to her with exactly zero hint of anger left*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael relaxes when Uriel is out of reach of M*

“See it’s fine.”

…okay.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel holds Uriel’s hand tight enough for a crack to be heard, but he doesn’t flinch, staying close to her*

[angels-maybe]

*M Just gets Azrael patched up, clicking his tongue*

“If you’re gonna eat bones don’t start at the sharp edges, kiddo.”

I’m fine Dad

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*After a few minutes, and a whispered reassurance from Uriel, Camiel lets him go, and he sits back down on the chair next to her*

[angels-maybe]

“No tienes que protegerme, Az”

¿Y si te hace daño?

“Me curaré”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel frowns*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael wraps around M, who holds them close*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It’s alright, sunshine. ⛉

*Camiel shakes her head*

[angels-maybe]

“What is it?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It’s nothing, Cam just got annoyed. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

“Well then it’s not nothing.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel clenches his jaw*

[angels-maybe]

“I can’t do things better if I don’t know what’s bothering Cam.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It isn’t anything that requires change. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

“…Camiel, what bothered you?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*She shrinks into herself*

[angels-maybe]

*M goes to say something, but Lavina and Azre appear.*

“Some dude who looks like a smaller Uriel is trying to kidnap Re. Assistance please.”

Oh-shit-

*Azrael pulls away from M and instantly takes Azre into their arms*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*The younger Uriel also appears, and Present Uriel grimaces*

⛉Orion, status? ⛉

*Orion freezes, staring at Uriel with wide eyes, which are barely visible behind the helmet*

𒐸…Father—𒐸

⛉Status, not mission report. ⛉

𒐸…Injured. Infected.𒐸

*Uriel nods*

[angels-maybe]

“You are injured where, Orion?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸My throat. 𒐸

*Uriel shakes his head*

[angels-maybe]

*M looks to Uriel*

Hey there, what’re you doing? Looking for Re?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Father sent me to find and retrieve them. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

That makes sense. I’m Azrael, just older.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am aware. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

I can’t give you Re just yet, I’m sorry. I could come with you and explain to father?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Negative. 𒐸

*Orion takes a step back from Azrael*

[angels-maybe]

Alright. Would you like to stay until I can give you Re, then?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods before Orion can answer*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay, how about I get you all set up then? I need to get Re set up too so may as well do it all at once yeah?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I do not require anything. 𒐸

⛉he can’t eat, drink, be healed or sit down. Father will find out if any of that happened and it’s not worth it. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Understood. Well how about you come help me out anyways Orion?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods once, walking towards Azrael stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre waves as Azrael starts out of the wing.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion follows Azrael, in reach the entire time, and not reacting to Azre’s wave*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael just heads into more of a craft area*

[≨What now?≩]

I’ve got posters to make.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion doesn’t react*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael pulls out a giant bin of paper flowers and some poster boards.*

I have to put all these flowers on these thick papers.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Confused stare*

[angels-maybe]

So we gotta take this-which is glue-and put it on our paper flowers and then use it to stick them to the paper like this.

*Azrael demonstrates gluing the flowers down*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion watches*

[angels-maybe]

Do you think you can help with that? Maybe just giving me the flowers or something?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, walking closer and handing Azrael a handful of the paper flowers*

[angels-maybe]

Thank you.

*They start gluing and Azre watches*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Every time Azrael gets to three flowers left, Orion passes them more*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael thanks him every time.*

These are for the fair next week.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*completely blank stare*

[angels-maybe]

So my kids are bringing horses to this place called the fair and we have to decorate for it.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Nod*

[angels-maybe]

I can show you the horses?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*no reaction*

[angels-maybe]

*They pull up a picture of a horse*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He balks, backing away from Azrael*

[angels-maybe]

Oh-okay it’s gone.

*They put the phone away and hold up their hands in surrender*

No more horse.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion flinches, tripping over his wing as he backs away and falling to the floor*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t move any closer, just crouching down.*

It’s all gone, I didn’t know it was a scary.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸 I’m sorry father- I-𒐸

*Orion’s voice sounds strangled, even more hoarse than before*

[angels-maybe]

It’s okay. Orion, I need you to take a deep breath.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He closes his mouth, clenching his jaw*

[angels-maybe]

Bring air in like you’re about to blow out a candle. And then pretend you are blowing out that candle.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He takes sharp breaths exclusively through his nose*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay, you’re doing good. Is it okay if I’m here or do you want me away?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He stares at Azrael like with eyes that look completely numb*

[angels-maybe]

How about we can hold up one or two fingers. If it’s okay with me here just one, if not two.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He holds up one finger*

[angels-maybe]

Alright, if me being here is okay I’ll stay in the room. I’m not gonna come any closer unless you want though, okay?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Blank stare*

[angels-maybe]

*They just nod and go back to gluing flowers.*

[≨Do you want to explore with me?≩]

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stands up, going back to handing Azrael flowers periodically*

[angels-maybe]

Re wants to know if you’ll explore with them. It’d allowed as long as you stay in the building.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion doesn’t respond*

[angels-maybe]

If you leave the building I have to come with you because safety.

[≨I want to explore.≩]

Yeah I know Re, you can explore if you promise to stay inside unless I’m with you.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸What do you request I do? 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

Uh…could you go with Re? If anything happens or there’s any sort of concern or threat I want you to shout my name, I will hear.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, moving the rest of the flowers to be within easier reach for Azrael before walking over to Azre*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre smiles and starts down a random hall*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion follows closely, one hand on his sword the entire time*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t touch anything, just look at everything*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸You shouldn’t be smiling, you know. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

*They tilt their head.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸When father finds out, you’ll be punished. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Punished for what?¢

*Micte rounds the corner, wiping traces of blood from her skin.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion bows to her before answering*

𒐸Smiling. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢And who will punish you two for that?¢

*She waves a hand for him to rise.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He does so*

𒐸Father. Or Lord Pahaliah. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

*She looks between the two before walking over*

¢Are you going to be hurt or scared if I touch you, Orion? If so, answer honestly.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…yes..? 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I will not touch you then.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at her*

[angels-maybe]

[≨It’s so big in here!≩]

¢Yes, it is very large in here.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods politely*

[angels-maybe]

¢Orion, what is your task currently?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Father requires I return with Azrael. The older Azrael requires I not return Azrael yet, and that I am to protect them and alert the older Azrael if anything of concern or danger occurs. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Alright. Status report?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Injured. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Severity of the injury?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am unable to disclose. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Do you remember me?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…You are Micte of Mictlan. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Yes, that is a very good memory you have¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares blankly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Is your father going to be bothered that you are taking so long?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…Affirmative. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I have taken a liking to you. I will handle it.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸That is not necessary. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I like you. I will assist you with this dilemma. If there is a reason for me to not give this assistance, you need to tell me.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…Understood. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Is there a reason I should not assist you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Yes. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢What is the reason?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am unable to disclose. 𒐸

*Uriel wanders out of the infirmary and over to them*

⛉He’s scared of dying, and if he tells you anything or if you intervene, Father will assume he told you, and he will be torn apart on an atomic level and put back together. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Micte looks at Uriel, then at Orion, and kneels down.*

¢I will not cause Him to reset you. If that means not assisting you currently, that is okay.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know I have asked already. If I touch specifically your head, will it hurt or scare you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Yes. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Understood.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉is there a reason you want to touch him? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Yes. I know from experience that He will not touch what I claim.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉He claimed him first. It wouldn’t last after he leaves this time and your realm. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢There are things I can do. I have done so for Raziel, and it has worked.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Well father didn’t exactly rape Raziel on a regular basis. It is different for this. ⛉

*Orion swallows thickly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Would Azrael be a better example, then?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Probably. But there’s a difference in how things were handled between me and Azrael. It’s safer for him to go back without an extra claim. Safer for Azre too. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Hm. Orion, if I give you a task will you remember it?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I will try. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢That is all I can ask of you. If you ever see the opportunity, bring the small ones here to me. The me from your time. And request sanctuary. She will grant it. And if you manage this, your father will not be able to bring harm to them or you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, but Uriel sighs*

⛉He’ll remember the idea of asking for sanctuary for the kids, but not you specifically. Father tried to hurt Reg, and I did what I could manage.⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Come here, Uriel.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel walks closer*

[angels-maybe]

*She stands.*

¢I am proud of you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉…thank you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Has my idiot husband been kind to you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉He has done more than I expected in the way of helping us. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Good. Who hurt you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yvonne… she was a friend of my Father’s, so you might have met her? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Hm. Do you want her heart? Or her head?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉I want exactly nothing with her DNA on it. Brigid — the woman I was with before when I was talking to present Azrael? — is taking care of that. Her parents have Yvonne now, so it shouldn’t be difficult for you to kill her so long as you can be polite for two sentences.⛉

[angels-maybe]

*She nods.*

¢Whatever you wish for is yours.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉I just want her dead, you can collaborate with the Dagda all you like, I don’t want to hear about it, I don’t want to see any of it. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Understood.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods. Orion looks numb*

⛉Father won’t mind, kid, he’s too dead for that. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Mother, do me a favor please?

*Azrael just…appears*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel tenses*

[angels-maybe]

Consent, please. I beg of you.

¢Why would I need that¢

Because Uriel is capable of giving it unlike most of the small children you claim?

¢Oh. Adult. Right. Uriel can I claim you as my child?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Nope. Please take the claim off. It itches. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*She nods and it dissipates.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel takes a deep breath*

[angels-maybe]

¢Apologies. I am not…good. At this, and in general.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Understood. My halo’s only just stopped being messed with, though, so I… don’t want another person to have control over me. Ever again, but especially now.⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Please feel free to tell me when I am bothering you. Or, alternatively, Azrael likes to just start crying until I figure out where I went wrong¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel huffs a laugh, and Orion looks mortified*

⛉Noted, thank you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Nod*

¢I make attempts. They usually fail. Sorry in advance¢

Ori, Re wants me to tell you that Uriel here acts like that because he’s allowed to now

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Do not shorten my name. 𒐸

*Uriel nods to Micte, then glares at Orion*

⛉Mind your manners. ⛉

𒐸So what? You being ‘allowed’ to do that’s because you’re an old cr-𒐸

*Uriel stares Orion down and Orion takes a sharp breath, looking away from Uriel*

[angels-maybe]

Hey, it’s alright. I won’t shorten your name anymore Orion. I’m sorry.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉If you’re going to, use Ryan, Fiona and Dahlia came up with that one when I was about that age. ⛉

*Orion nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

Alright. Just to confirm, Orion or Ryan are acceptable?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, not looking at anyone*

⛉Or Uriel, but that gets confusing… and it’s a can of worms you don’t want to open right now. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah okay.

¢I am going to take this.¢

*Micte steals Azrael’s hair clip and they dramatically collapse*

Mother whyyyyyy-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Because you’re not worthy. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azre joins in and fake sobs, shaking Micte*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel watches in amusement while Orion grips his sword*

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just scoops Azre up and boops their nose*

¢Mine¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion’s wings twitch*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre smiles a little, but squirms and immediately gets set down*

[≨I like to walk.≩]

Yep, speaking of walking I can’t get up-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Do you want help? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Nope.

*They just lay there for a moment*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods. Orion stares at Azrael completely apathetically*

[angels-maybe]

¢What is wrong?¢

I’m waiting to regain feeling in my lower body.

¢Would you like your chair?¢

…fine

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel takes one look at Orion and sighs*

⛉Give me your sword. ⛉

*Orion hands it over without the sheath, and the blade digs into Uriel’s hand… which he doesn’t react to at all*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael hauls themself into a wheelchair*

To be fair I am really easy to kill right now-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yeah, I know. I also know he’d try to poke you with the sword Just Because. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Orion I’m gonna be a bad influence. Do it. Poke me with the sharp.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion goes to take the sword back and fails miserably*

[angels-maybe]

Here.

*Azrael offers out their cane*

Not as fun as the sword but you can still poke me?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at Azrael, but doesn’t take it when Uriel shakes his head*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay. Y’know I made this cane with tools I borrowed from you? Isn’t that fun?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares blankly at Azrael*

⛉borrowed or stole, because my tools went missing so many times. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I gave them back, you said if I didn’t you’d tear all my tendons.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel laughs under his breath*

⛉Ah, I got reset while you had them, I came back and was so confused. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah I remember.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Your husband was such a suck-up to father, it was insane- I’d look at him funny and he’d immediately run to Him and start whining⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah makes sense. I’m so glad he’s dead honestly.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods*

⛉Honestly, I’m a little shocked Father never asked me to kill him while you were missing. He was pathetic. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

He was…actually I don’t remember most of what he was like. Mean. He was mean.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion makes a disbelieving noise*

⛉Oh yeah, absolutely. I just saw that and also saw the parts where he was begging Father to have a go at one of His other children while staring at me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I’m sorry I couldn’t get you out.

¢You were a child Azrael. That responsibility was mine and my failure does not fall on you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It falls on neither of you. Az, you hadn’t been created yet when it all started for me, and Father was… particularly attentive when it came to allowing others to get close enough to threaten him through me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azre wipes at their eyes harshly*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel offers them a handkerchief*

[angels-maybe]

*They take it and just hold it.*

¢My son, come.¢

*Micte wraps Azre in her sweater and kisses their head*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion looks awkward*

⛉Fathers not here to reset you, kid, take a minute. ⛉

*Orion looks at Uriel and nods slowly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know that you are very brave, Orion. If you stop being brave for a bit here, no one will be mad at you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at Micte blankly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know. He is not here, though. In this time, he is dead. Do you know what that means?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He hesitates before shaking his head.*

[angels-maybe]

¢Have you ever seen someone be very hurt and then never wake up?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Like the child? 𒐸

*Uriel’s mouth becomes a thin line*

[angels-maybe]

¢Will the child ever wake up? If the answer to that is no, then yes, like the child¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods*

⛉Reason one of two hundred why Barachiel hates me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Capybara hates you??

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yes. That one was Sandalphon’s. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael nods*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Ve kept track. ⛉

*Uriel rolls his shoulders*

⛉I was nine. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I am sorry.

[≨Cold≩]

*Azre shifts closer to Orion*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Don’t be, I was unconscious for that one. ⛉

*Orion glares at Azre*

[angels-maybe]

If you’re cold you can come here kiddo-

[≨I want big brother≩]

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Stop using bad words. 𒐸

*Uriel sighs through his nose*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre tilts their head*

Which words are the bad ones?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Brother. ⛉

*Orion nods*

[angels-maybe]

Ah.

*Azre makes grabby hands at Orion*

¢What are you, a toddler?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion goes to hit Azre, but Uriel pulls him back by the collar of his shirt*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre just keeps making grabby hands*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion manages to get his sword from Uriel, and slices it through the air at Azre*

[angels-maybe]

*They make zero effort to dodge, but Azrael pulls them back.*

Could I ask that any sharps be aimed at me instead?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion freezes*

[angels-maybe]

Re is small, I don’t want them to get poked is all. You’re allowed to poke me, or the man made of bones.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stays completely still, and Uriel takes the sword back*

⛉Better rule is no sharp sword around anyone who is younger than you, Orion. You have the training one? ⛉

*Orion nods stiffly, pulling a sword out that looks no less impressive, but isn’t as sharp*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre takes the sword from Uriel and gets Azrael directly in the gut with it*

Okay then. I did say this was allowed.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel grimaces, taking the sword back quickly, wiping it off, and putting it a sheath that… wasn’t there before.*

⛉I don’t think it’s a good idea for your blood to be everywhere, still. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just snaps her fingers and the wound vanishes*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods at her in thanks*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre goes back to making grabby hands at Orion.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion hits their hands with the sword, and it hurts but doesn’t draw blood*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t stop*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He hits them a few more times, then looks to Uriel for help*

⛉He doesn’t want to be touched right now, Azre. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*They turn to Micte and continue the grabby hands until she sighs and puts a hand on their shoulder.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion looks tense, holding the dull sword in a very tight grip*

[totecs-throne]

[You have 1 new message]

Reg: Hey, weird question, you seen Cam or Uri in the past couple days?

( @tuath-de-danann-rp )

Xipe: I have not seen Cam, I had an interaction with Uriel a bit ago though I do not know his current whereabouts

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

(Lag reset 5)

*Camiel doesn’t move, and Brigid keeps a close eye on her*

[angels-maybe]

*After a few minutes, Azrael sticks their head in the door and just stares at M.*

“Do you need me out there?”

*When they just continue to stare, M sighs, gets Laila tucked in, and follows them out*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel goes to follow but Fiona shakes her head and he sighs*

[angels-maybe]

*A bit later they both come back in, Azrael with a split lip and M with at least five visibly broken bones*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel frowns*

[angels-maybe]

He’s fine.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel stands and walks over to Azrael, staring at their split lip in concern*

[angels-maybe]

*They huff. It looks like a shard of glass or bone went through their face*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel looks furious, turning to M*

[angels-maybe]

“They did that to themself. And then continued to beat me up.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He stalks closer to M, halo spinning until it’s a blur that’s throwing off sparks*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael blinks, then moves to be between M and Uriel.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel stops in his tracks, staring at M*

[angels-maybe]

My Dad. Off limits.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉They hurt you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Off. Limits.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He doesn’t move closer but also doesn’t back off*

[angels-maybe]

“It’s alright bud-“

*M puts a hand on Azrael’s shoulder and they turn to look at him for a second, then they shake her head*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel mumbles something that makes Uriel’s halo stop in place, and he walks over to her with exactly zero hint of anger left*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael relaxes when Uriel is out of reach of M*

“See it’s fine.”

…okay.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel holds Uriel’s hand tight enough for a crack to be heard, but he doesn’t flinch, staying close to her*

[angels-maybe]

*M Just gets Azrael patched up, clicking his tongue*

“If you’re gonna eat bones don’t start at the sharp edges, kiddo.”

I’m fine Dad

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*After a few minutes, and a whispered reassurance from Uriel, Camiel lets him go, and he sits back down on the chair next to her*

[angels-maybe]

“No tienes que protegerme, Az”

¿Y si te hace daño?

“Me curaré”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel frowns*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael wraps around M, who holds them close*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It’s alright, sunshine. ⛉

*Camiel shakes her head*

[angels-maybe]

“What is it?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It’s nothing, Cam just got annoyed. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

“Well then it’s not nothing.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel clenches his jaw*

[angels-maybe]

“I can’t do things better if I don’t know what’s bothering Cam.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It isn’t anything that requires change. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

“…Camiel, what bothered you?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*She shrinks into herself*

[angels-maybe]

*M goes to say something, but Lavina and Azre appear.*

“Some dude who looks like a smaller Uriel is trying to kidnap Re. Assistance please.”

Oh-shit-

*Azrael pulls away from M and instantly takes Azre into their arms*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*The younger Uriel also appears, and Present Uriel grimaces*

⛉Orion, status? ⛉

*Orion freezes, staring at Uriel with wide eyes, which are barely visible behind the helmet*

𒐸…Father—𒐸

⛉Status, not mission report. ⛉

𒐸…Injured. Infected.𒐸

*Uriel nods*

[angels-maybe]

“You are injured where, Orion?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸My throat. 𒐸

*Uriel shakes his head*

[angels-maybe]

*M looks to Uriel*

Hey there, what’re you doing? Looking for Re?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Father sent me to find and retrieve them. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

That makes sense. I’m Azrael, just older.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am aware. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

I can’t give you Re just yet, I’m sorry. I could come with you and explain to father?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Negative. 𒐸

*Orion takes a step back from Azrael*

[angels-maybe]

Alright. Would you like to stay until I can give you Re, then?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods before Orion can answer*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay, how about I get you all set up then? I need to get Re set up too so may as well do it all at once yeah?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I do not require anything. 𒐸

⛉he can’t eat, drink, be healed or sit down. Father will find out if any of that happened and it’s not worth it. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Understood. Well how about you come help me out anyways Orion?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods once, walking towards Azrael stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre waves as Azrael starts out of the wing.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion follows Azrael, in reach the entire time, and not reacting to Azre’s wave*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael just heads into more of a craft area*

[≨What now?≩]

I’ve got posters to make.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion doesn’t react*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael pulls out a giant bin of paper flowers and some poster boards.*

I have to put all these flowers on these thick papers.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Confused stare*

[angels-maybe]

So we gotta take this-which is glue-and put it on our paper flowers and then use it to stick them to the paper like this.

*Azrael demonstrates gluing the flowers down*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion watches*

[angels-maybe]

Do you think you can help with that? Maybe just giving me the flowers or something?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, walking closer and handing Azrael a handful of the paper flowers*

[angels-maybe]

Thank you.

*They start gluing and Azre watches*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Every time Azrael gets to three flowers left, Orion passes them more*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael thanks him every time.*

These are for the fair next week.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*completely blank stare*

[angels-maybe]

So my kids are bringing horses to this place called the fair and we have to decorate for it.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Nod*

[angels-maybe]

I can show you the horses?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*no reaction*

[angels-maybe]

*They pull up a picture of a horse*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He balks, backing away from Azrael*

[angels-maybe]

Oh-okay it’s gone.

*They put the phone away and hold up their hands in surrender*

No more horse.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion flinches, tripping over his wing as he backs away and falling to the floor*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t move any closer, just crouching down.*

It’s all gone, I didn’t know it was a scary.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸 I’m sorry father- I-𒐸

*Orion’s voice sounds strangled, even more hoarse than before*

[angels-maybe]

It’s okay. Orion, I need you to take a deep breath.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He closes his mouth, clenching his jaw*

[angels-maybe]

Bring air in like you’re about to blow out a candle. And then pretend you are blowing out that candle.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He takes sharp breaths exclusively through his nose*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay, you’re doing good. Is it okay if I’m here or do you want me away?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He stares at Azrael like with eyes that look completely numb*

[angels-maybe]

How about we can hold up one or two fingers. If it’s okay with me here just one, if not two.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He holds up one finger*

[angels-maybe]

Alright, if me being here is okay I’ll stay in the room. I’m not gonna come any closer unless you want though, okay?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Blank stare*

[angels-maybe]

*They just nod and go back to gluing flowers.*

[≨Do you want to explore with me?≩]

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stands up, going back to handing Azrael flowers periodically*

[angels-maybe]

Re wants to know if you’ll explore with them. It’d allowed as long as you stay in the building.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion doesn’t respond*

[angels-maybe]

If you leave the building I have to come with you because safety.

[≨I want to explore.≩]

Yeah I know Re, you can explore if you promise to stay inside unless I’m with you.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸What do you request I do? 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

Uh…could you go with Re? If anything happens or there’s any sort of concern or threat I want you to shout my name, I will hear.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, moving the rest of the flowers to be within easier reach for Azrael before walking over to Azre*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre smiles and starts down a random hall*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion follows closely, one hand on his sword the entire time*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t touch anything, just look at everything*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸You shouldn’t be smiling, you know. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

*They tilt their head.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸When father finds out, you’ll be punished. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Punished for what?¢

*Micte rounds the corner, wiping traces of blood from her skin.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion bows to her before answering*

𒐸Smiling. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢And who will punish you two for that?¢

*She waves a hand for him to rise.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He does so*

𒐸Father. Or Lord Pahaliah. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

*She looks between the two before walking over*

¢Are you going to be hurt or scared if I touch you, Orion? If so, answer honestly.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…yes..? 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I will not touch you then.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at her*

[angels-maybe]

[≨It’s so big in here!≩]

¢Yes, it is very large in here.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods politely*

[angels-maybe]

¢Orion, what is your task currently?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Father requires I return with Azrael. The older Azrael requires I not return Azrael yet, and that I am to protect them and alert the older Azrael if anything of concern or danger occurs. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Alright. Status report?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Injured. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Severity of the injury?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am unable to disclose. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Do you remember me?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…You are Micte of Mictlan. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Yes, that is a very good memory you have¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares blankly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Is your father going to be bothered that you are taking so long?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…Affirmative. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I have taken a liking to you. I will handle it.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸That is not necessary. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I like you. I will assist you with this dilemma. If there is a reason for me to not give this assistance, you need to tell me.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…Understood. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Is there a reason I should not assist you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Yes. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢What is the reason?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am unable to disclose. 𒐸

*Uriel wanders out of the infirmary and over to them*

⛉He’s scared of dying, and if he tells you anything or if you intervene, Father will assume he told you, and he will be torn apart on an atomic level and put back together. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Micte looks at Uriel, then at Orion, and kneels down.*

¢I will not cause Him to reset you. If that means not assisting you currently, that is okay.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know I have asked already. If I touch specifically your head, will it hurt or scare you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Yes. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Understood.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉is there a reason you want to touch him? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Yes. I know from experience that He will not touch what I claim.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉He claimed him first. It wouldn’t last after he leaves this time and your realm. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢There are things I can do. I have done so for Raziel, and it has worked.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Well father didn’t exactly rape Raziel on a regular basis. It is different for this. ⛉

*Orion swallows thickly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Would Azrael be a better example, then?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Probably. But there’s a difference in how things were handled between me and Azrael. It’s safer for him to go back without an extra claim. Safer for Azre too. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Hm. Orion, if I give you a task will you remember it?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I will try. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢That is all I can ask of you. If you ever see the opportunity, bring the small ones here to me. The me from your time. And request sanctuary. She will grant it. And if you manage this, your father will not be able to bring harm to them or you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, but Uriel sighs*

⛉He’ll remember the idea of asking for sanctuary for the kids, but not you specifically. Father tried to hurt Reg, and I did what I could manage.⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Come here, Uriel.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel walks closer*

[angels-maybe]

*She stands.*

¢I am proud of you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉…thank you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Has my idiot husband been kind to you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉He has done more than I expected in the way of helping us. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Good. Who hurt you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yvonne… she was a friend of my Father’s, so you might have met her? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Hm. Do you want her heart? Or her head?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉I want exactly nothing with her DNA on it. Brigid — the woman I was with before when I was talking to present Azrael? — is taking care of that. Her parents have Yvonne now, so it shouldn’t be difficult for you to kill her so long as you can be polite for two sentences.⛉

[angels-maybe]

*She nods.*

¢Whatever you wish for is yours.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉I just want her dead, you can collaborate with the Dagda all you like, I don’t want to hear about it, I don’t want to see any of it. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Understood.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods. Orion looks numb*

⛉Father won’t mind, kid, he’s too dead for that. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Mother, do me a favor please?

*Azrael just…appears*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel tenses*

[angels-maybe]

Consent, please. I beg of you.

¢Why would I need that¢

Because Uriel is capable of giving it unlike most of the small children you claim?

¢Oh. Adult. Right. Uriel can I claim you as my child?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Nope. Please take the claim off. It itches. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*She nods and it dissipates.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel takes a deep breath*

[angels-maybe]

¢Apologies. I am not…good. At this, and in general.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Understood. My halo’s only just stopped being messed with, though, so I… don’t want another person to have control over me. Ever again, but especially now.⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Please feel free to tell me when I am bothering you. Or, alternatively, Azrael likes to just start crying until I figure out where I went wrong¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel huffs a laugh, and Orion looks mortified*

⛉Noted, thank you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Nod*

¢I make attempts. They usually fail. Sorry in advance¢

Ori, Re wants me to tell you that Uriel here acts like that because he’s allowed to now

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Do not shorten my name. 𒐸

*Uriel nods to Micte, then glares at Orion*

⛉Mind your manners. ⛉

𒐸So what? You being ‘allowed’ to do that’s because you’re an old cr-𒐸

*Uriel stares Orion down and Orion takes a sharp breath, looking away from Uriel*

[angels-maybe]

Hey, it’s alright. I won’t shorten your name anymore Orion. I’m sorry.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉If you’re going to, use Ryan, Fiona and Dahlia came up with that one when I was about that age. ⛉

*Orion nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

Alright. Just to confirm, Orion or Ryan are acceptable?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, not looking at anyone*

⛉Or Uriel, but that gets confusing… and it’s a can of worms you don’t want to open right now. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah okay.

¢I am going to take this.¢

*Micte steals Azrael’s hair clip and they dramatically collapse*

Mother whyyyyyy-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Because you’re not worthy. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azre joins in and fake sobs, shaking Micte*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel watches in amusement while Orion grips his sword*

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just scoops Azre up and boops their nose*

¢Mine¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion’s wings twitch*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre smiles a little, but squirms and immediately gets set down*

[≨I like to walk.≩]

Yep, speaking of walking I can’t get up-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Do you want help? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Nope.

*They just lay there for a moment*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods. Orion stares at Azrael completely apathetically*

[angels-maybe]

¢What is wrong?¢

I’m waiting to regain feeling in my lower body.

¢Would you like your chair?¢

…fine

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel takes one look at Orion and sighs*

⛉Give me your sword. ⛉

*Orion hands it over without the sheath, and the blade digs into Uriel’s hand… which he doesn’t react to at all*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael hauls themself into a wheelchair*

To be fair I am really easy to kill right now-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yeah, I know. I also know he’d try to poke you with the sword Just Because. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Orion I’m gonna be a bad influence. Do it. Poke me with the sharp.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion goes to take the sword back and fails miserably*

[angels-maybe]

Here.

*Azrael offers out their cane*

Not as fun as the sword but you can still poke me?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at Azrael, but doesn’t take it when Uriel shakes his head*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay. Y’know I made this cane with tools I borrowed from you? Isn’t that fun?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares blankly at Azrael*

⛉borrowed or stole, because my tools went missing so many times. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I gave them back, you said if I didn’t you’d tear all my tendons.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel laughs under his breath*

⛉Ah, I got reset while you had them, I came back and was so confused. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah I remember.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Your husband was such a suck-up to father, it was insane- I’d look at him funny and he’d immediately run to Him and start whining⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah makes sense. I’m so glad he’s dead honestly.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods*

⛉Honestly, I’m a little shocked Father never asked me to kill him while you were missing. He was pathetic. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

He was…actually I don’t remember most of what he was like. Mean. He was mean.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion makes a disbelieving noise*

⛉Oh yeah, absolutely. I just saw that and also saw the parts where he was begging Father to have a go at one of His other children while staring at me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I’m sorry I couldn’t get you out.

¢You were a child Azrael. That responsibility was mine and my failure does not fall on you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It falls on neither of you. Az, you hadn’t been created yet when it all started for me, and Father was… particularly attentive when it came to allowing others to get close enough to threaten him through me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azre wipes at their eyes harshly*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel offers them a handkerchief*

[angels-maybe]

*They take it and just hold it.*

¢My son, come.¢

*Micte wraps Azre in her sweater and kisses their head*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion looks awkward*

⛉Fathers not here to reset you, kid, take a minute. ⛉

*Orion looks at Uriel and nods slowly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know that you are very brave, Orion. If you stop being brave for a bit here, no one will be mad at you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at Micte blankly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know. He is not here, though. In this time, he is dead. Do you know what that means?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He hesitates before shaking his head.*

[angels-maybe]

¢Have you ever seen someone be very hurt and then never wake up?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Like the child? 𒐸

*Uriel’s mouth becomes a thin line*

[angels-maybe]

¢Will the child ever wake up? If the answer to that is no, then yes, like the child¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods*

⛉Reason one of two hundred why Barachiel hates me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Capybara hates you??

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yes. That one was Sandalphon’s. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael nods*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Ve kept track. ⛉

*Uriel rolls his shoulders*

⛉I was nine. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I am sorry.

[≨Cold≩]

*Azre shifts closer to Orion*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Don’t be, I was unconscious for that one. ⛉

*Orion glares at Azre*

[angels-maybe]

If you’re cold you can come here kiddo-

[≨I want big brother≩]

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Stop using bad words. 𒐸

*Uriel sighs through his nose*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre tilts their head*

Which words are the bad ones?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Brother. ⛉

*Orion nods*

[angels-maybe]

Ah.

*Azre makes grabby hands at Orion*

¢What are you, a toddler?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion goes to hit Azre, but Uriel pulls him back by the collar of his shirt*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre just keeps making grabby hands*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion manages to get his sword from Uriel, and slices it through the air at Azre*

[angels-maybe]

*They make zero effort to dodge, but Azrael pulls them back.*

Could I ask that any sharps be aimed at me instead?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion freezes*

[angels-maybe]

Re is small, I don’t want them to get poked is all. You’re allowed to poke me, or the man made of bones.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stays completely still, and Uriel takes the sword back*

⛉Better rule is no sharp sword around anyone who is younger than you, Orion. You have the training one? ⛉

*Orion nods stiffly, pulling a sword out that looks no less impressive, but isn’t as sharp*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre takes the sword from Uriel and gets Azrael directly in the gut with it*

Okay then. I did say this was allowed.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel grimaces, taking the sword back quickly, wiping it off, and putting it a sheath that… wasn’t there before.*

⛉I don’t think it’s a good idea for your blood to be everywhere, still. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just snaps her fingers and the wound vanishes*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods at her in thanks*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre goes back to making grabby hands at Orion.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion hits their hands with the sword, and it hurts but doesn’t draw blood*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t stop*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He hits them a few more times, then looks to Uriel for help*

⛉He doesn’t want to be touched right now, Azre. ⛉

[totecs-throne]

[You have 1 new message]

Reg: Hey, weird question, you seen Cam or Uri in the past couple days?

( @tuath-de-danann-rp )

Xipe: I have not seen Cam, I had an interaction with Uriel a bit ago though I do not know his current whereabouts

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

(Lag reset 5)

*Camiel doesn’t move, and Brigid keeps a close eye on her*

[angels-maybe]

*After a few minutes, Azrael sticks their head in the door and just stares at M.*

“Do you need me out there?”

*When they just continue to stare, M sighs, gets Laila tucked in, and follows them out*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel goes to follow but Fiona shakes her head and he sighs*

[angels-maybe]

*A bit later they both come back in, Azrael with a split lip and M with at least five visibly broken bones*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel frowns*

[angels-maybe]

He’s fine.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel stands and walks over to Azrael, staring at their split lip in concern*

[angels-maybe]

*They huff. It looks like a shard of glass or bone went through their face*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel looks furious, turning to M*

[angels-maybe]

“They did that to themself. And then continued to beat me up.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He stalks closer to M, halo spinning until it’s a blur that’s throwing off sparks*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael blinks, then moves to be between M and Uriel.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel stops in his tracks, staring at M*

[angels-maybe]

My Dad. Off limits.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉They hurt you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Off. Limits.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He doesn’t move closer but also doesn’t back off*

[angels-maybe]

“It’s alright bud-“

*M puts a hand on Azrael’s shoulder and they turn to look at him for a second, then they shake her head*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel mumbles something that makes Uriel’s halo stop in place, and he walks over to her with exactly zero hint of anger left*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael relaxes when Uriel is out of reach of M*

“See it’s fine.”

…okay.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel holds Uriel’s hand tight enough for a crack to be heard, but he doesn’t flinch, staying close to her*

[angels-maybe]

*M Just gets Azrael patched up, clicking his tongue*

“If you’re gonna eat bones don’t start at the sharp edges, kiddo.”

I’m fine Dad

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*After a few minutes, and a whispered reassurance from Uriel, Camiel lets him go, and he sits back down on the chair next to her*

[angels-maybe]

“No tienes que protegerme, Az”

¿Y si te hace daño?

“Me curaré”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel frowns*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael wraps around M, who holds them close*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It’s alright, sunshine. ⛉

*Camiel shakes her head*

[angels-maybe]

“What is it?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It’s nothing, Cam just got annoyed. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

“Well then it’s not nothing.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel clenches his jaw*

[angels-maybe]

“I can’t do things better if I don’t know what’s bothering Cam.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It isn’t anything that requires change. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

“…Camiel, what bothered you?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*She shrinks into herself*

[angels-maybe]

*M goes to say something, but Lavina and Azre appear.*

“Some dude who looks like a smaller Uriel is trying to kidnap Re. Assistance please.”

Oh-shit-

*Azrael pulls away from M and instantly takes Azre into their arms*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*The younger Uriel also appears, and Present Uriel grimaces*

⛉Orion, status? ⛉

*Orion freezes, staring at Uriel with wide eyes, which are barely visible behind the helmet*

𒐸…Father—𒐸

⛉Status, not mission report. ⛉

𒐸…Injured. Infected.𒐸

*Uriel nods*

[angels-maybe]

“You are injured where, Orion?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸My throat. 𒐸

*Uriel shakes his head*

[angels-maybe]

*M looks to Uriel*

Hey there, what’re you doing? Looking for Re?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Father sent me to find and retrieve them. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

That makes sense. I’m Azrael, just older.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am aware. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

I can’t give you Re just yet, I’m sorry. I could come with you and explain to father?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Negative. 𒐸

*Orion takes a step back from Azrael*

[angels-maybe]

Alright. Would you like to stay until I can give you Re, then?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods before Orion can answer*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay, how about I get you all set up then? I need to get Re set up too so may as well do it all at once yeah?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I do not require anything. 𒐸

⛉he can’t eat, drink, be healed or sit down. Father will find out if any of that happened and it’s not worth it. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Understood. Well how about you come help me out anyways Orion?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods once, walking towards Azrael stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre waves as Azrael starts out of the wing.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion follows Azrael, in reach the entire time, and not reacting to Azre’s wave*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael just heads into more of a craft area*

[≨What now?≩]

I’ve got posters to make.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion doesn’t react*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael pulls out a giant bin of paper flowers and some poster boards.*

I have to put all these flowers on these thick papers.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Confused stare*

[angels-maybe]

So we gotta take this-which is glue-and put it on our paper flowers and then use it to stick them to the paper like this.

*Azrael demonstrates gluing the flowers down*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion watches*

[angels-maybe]

Do you think you can help with that? Maybe just giving me the flowers or something?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, walking closer and handing Azrael a handful of the paper flowers*

[angels-maybe]

Thank you.

*They start gluing and Azre watches*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Every time Azrael gets to three flowers left, Orion passes them more*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael thanks him every time.*

These are for the fair next week.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*completely blank stare*

[angels-maybe]

So my kids are bringing horses to this place called the fair and we have to decorate for it.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Nod*

[angels-maybe]

I can show you the horses?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*no reaction*

[angels-maybe]

*They pull up a picture of a horse*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He balks, backing away from Azrael*

[angels-maybe]

Oh-okay it’s gone.

*They put the phone away and hold up their hands in surrender*

No more horse.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion flinches, tripping over his wing as he backs away and falling to the floor*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t move any closer, just crouching down.*

It’s all gone, I didn’t know it was a scary.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸 I’m sorry father- I-𒐸

*Orion’s voice sounds strangled, even more hoarse than before*

[angels-maybe]

It’s okay. Orion, I need you to take a deep breath.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He closes his mouth, clenching his jaw*

[angels-maybe]

Bring air in like you’re about to blow out a candle. And then pretend you are blowing out that candle.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He takes sharp breaths exclusively through his nose*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay, you’re doing good. Is it okay if I’m here or do you want me away?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He stares at Azrael like with eyes that look completely numb*

[angels-maybe]

How about we can hold up one or two fingers. If it’s okay with me here just one, if not two.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He holds up one finger*

[angels-maybe]

Alright, if me being here is okay I’ll stay in the room. I’m not gonna come any closer unless you want though, okay?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Blank stare*

[angels-maybe]

*They just nod and go back to gluing flowers.*

[≨Do you want to explore with me?≩]

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stands up, going back to handing Azrael flowers periodically*

[angels-maybe]

Re wants to know if you’ll explore with them. It’d allowed as long as you stay in the building.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion doesn’t respond*

[angels-maybe]

If you leave the building I have to come with you because safety.

[≨I want to explore.≩]

Yeah I know Re, you can explore if you promise to stay inside unless I’m with you.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸What do you request I do? 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

Uh…could you go with Re? If anything happens or there’s any sort of concern or threat I want you to shout my name, I will hear.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, moving the rest of the flowers to be within easier reach for Azrael before walking over to Azre*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre smiles and starts down a random hall*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion follows closely, one hand on his sword the entire time*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t touch anything, just look at everything*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸You shouldn’t be smiling, you know. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

*They tilt their head.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸When father finds out, you’ll be punished. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Punished for what?¢

*Micte rounds the corner, wiping traces of blood from her skin.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion bows to her before answering*

𒐸Smiling. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢And who will punish you two for that?¢

*She waves a hand for him to rise.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He does so*

𒐸Father. Or Lord Pahaliah. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

*She looks between the two before walking over*

¢Are you going to be hurt or scared if I touch you, Orion? If so, answer honestly.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…yes..? 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I will not touch you then.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at her*

[angels-maybe]

[≨It’s so big in here!≩]

¢Yes, it is very large in here.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods politely*

[angels-maybe]

¢Orion, what is your task currently?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Father requires I return with Azrael. The older Azrael requires I not return Azrael yet, and that I am to protect them and alert the older Azrael if anything of concern or danger occurs. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Alright. Status report?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Injured. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Severity of the injury?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am unable to disclose. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Do you remember me?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…You are Micte of Mictlan. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Yes, that is a very good memory you have¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares blankly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Is your father going to be bothered that you are taking so long?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…Affirmative. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I have taken a liking to you. I will handle it.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸That is not necessary. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I like you. I will assist you with this dilemma. If there is a reason for me to not give this assistance, you need to tell me.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…Understood. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Is there a reason I should not assist you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Yes. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢What is the reason?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am unable to disclose. 𒐸

*Uriel wanders out of the infirmary and over to them*

⛉He’s scared of dying, and if he tells you anything or if you intervene, Father will assume he told you, and he will be torn apart on an atomic level and put back together. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Micte looks at Uriel, then at Orion, and kneels down.*

¢I will not cause Him to reset you. If that means not assisting you currently, that is okay.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know I have asked already. If I touch specifically your head, will it hurt or scare you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Yes. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Understood.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉is there a reason you want to touch him? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Yes. I know from experience that He will not touch what I claim.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉He claimed him first. It wouldn’t last after he leaves this time and your realm. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢There are things I can do. I have done so for Raziel, and it has worked.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Well father didn’t exactly rape Raziel on a regular basis. It is different for this. ⛉

*Orion swallows thickly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Would Azrael be a better example, then?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Probably. But there’s a difference in how things were handled between me and Azrael. It’s safer for him to go back without an extra claim. Safer for Azre too. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Hm. Orion, if I give you a task will you remember it?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I will try. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢That is all I can ask of you. If you ever see the opportunity, bring the small ones here to me. The me from your time. And request sanctuary. She will grant it. And if you manage this, your father will not be able to bring harm to them or you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, but Uriel sighs*

⛉He’ll remember the idea of asking for sanctuary for the kids, but not you specifically. Father tried to hurt Reg, and I did what I could manage.⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Come here, Uriel.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel walks closer*

[angels-maybe]

*She stands.*

¢I am proud of you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉…thank you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Has my idiot husband been kind to you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉He has done more than I expected in the way of helping us. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Good. Who hurt you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yvonne… she was a friend of my Father’s, so you might have met her? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Hm. Do you want her heart? Or her head?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉I want exactly nothing with her DNA on it. Brigid — the woman I was with before when I was talking to present Azrael? — is taking care of that. Her parents have Yvonne now, so it shouldn’t be difficult for you to kill her so long as you can be polite for two sentences.⛉

[angels-maybe]

*She nods.*

¢Whatever you wish for is yours.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉I just want her dead, you can collaborate with the Dagda all you like, I don’t want to hear about it, I don’t want to see any of it. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Understood.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods. Orion looks numb*

⛉Father won’t mind, kid, he’s too dead for that. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Mother, do me a favor please?

*Azrael just…appears*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel tenses*

[angels-maybe]

Consent, please. I beg of you.

¢Why would I need that¢

Because Uriel is capable of giving it unlike most of the small children you claim?

¢Oh. Adult. Right. Uriel can I claim you as my child?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Nope. Please take the claim off. It itches. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*She nods and it dissipates.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel takes a deep breath*

[angels-maybe]

¢Apologies. I am not…good. At this, and in general.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Understood. My halo’s only just stopped being messed with, though, so I… don’t want another person to have control over me. Ever again, but especially now.⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Please feel free to tell me when I am bothering you. Or, alternatively, Azrael likes to just start crying until I figure out where I went wrong¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel huffs a laugh, and Orion looks mortified*

⛉Noted, thank you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Nod*

¢I make attempts. They usually fail. Sorry in advance¢

Ori, Re wants me to tell you that Uriel here acts like that because he’s allowed to now

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Do not shorten my name. 𒐸

*Uriel nods to Micte, then glares at Orion*

⛉Mind your manners. ⛉

𒐸So what? You being ‘allowed’ to do that’s because you’re an old cr-𒐸

*Uriel stares Orion down and Orion takes a sharp breath, looking away from Uriel*

[angels-maybe]

Hey, it’s alright. I won’t shorten your name anymore Orion. I’m sorry.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉If you’re going to, use Ryan, Fiona and Dahlia came up with that one when I was about that age. ⛉

*Orion nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

Alright. Just to confirm, Orion or Ryan are acceptable?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, not looking at anyone*

⛉Or Uriel, but that gets confusing… and it’s a can of worms you don’t want to open right now. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah okay.

¢I am going to take this.¢

*Micte steals Azrael’s hair clip and they dramatically collapse*

Mother whyyyyyy-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Because you’re not worthy. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azre joins in and fake sobs, shaking Micte*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel watches in amusement while Orion grips his sword*

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just scoops Azre up and boops their nose*

¢Mine¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion’s wings twitch*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre smiles a little, but squirms and immediately gets set down*

[≨I like to walk.≩]

Yep, speaking of walking I can’t get up-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Do you want help? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Nope.

*They just lay there for a moment*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods. Orion stares at Azrael completely apathetically*

[angels-maybe]

¢What is wrong?¢

I’m waiting to regain feeling in my lower body.

¢Would you like your chair?¢

…fine

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel takes one look at Orion and sighs*

⛉Give me your sword. ⛉

*Orion hands it over without the sheath, and the blade digs into Uriel’s hand… which he doesn’t react to at all*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael hauls themself into a wheelchair*

To be fair I am really easy to kill right now-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yeah, I know. I also know he’d try to poke you with the sword Just Because. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Orion I’m gonna be a bad influence. Do it. Poke me with the sharp.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion goes to take the sword back and fails miserably*

[angels-maybe]

Here.

*Azrael offers out their cane*

Not as fun as the sword but you can still poke me?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at Azrael, but doesn’t take it when Uriel shakes his head*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay. Y’know I made this cane with tools I borrowed from you? Isn’t that fun?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares blankly at Azrael*

⛉borrowed or stole, because my tools went missing so many times. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I gave them back, you said if I didn’t you’d tear all my tendons.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel laughs under his breath*

⛉Ah, I got reset while you had them, I came back and was so confused. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah I remember.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Your husband was such a suck-up to father, it was insane- I’d look at him funny and he’d immediately run to Him and start whining⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah makes sense. I’m so glad he’s dead honestly.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods*

⛉Honestly, I’m a little shocked Father never asked me to kill him while you were missing. He was pathetic. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

He was…actually I don’t remember most of what he was like. Mean. He was mean.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion makes a disbelieving noise*

⛉Oh yeah, absolutely. I just saw that and also saw the parts where he was begging Father to have a go at one of His other children while staring at me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I’m sorry I couldn’t get you out.

¢You were a child Azrael. That responsibility was mine and my failure does not fall on you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It falls on neither of you. Az, you hadn’t been created yet when it all started for me, and Father was… particularly attentive when it came to allowing others to get close enough to threaten him through me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azre wipes at their eyes harshly*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel offers them a handkerchief*

[angels-maybe]

*They take it and just hold it.*

¢My son, come.¢

*Micte wraps Azre in her sweater and kisses their head*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion looks awkward*

⛉Fathers not here to reset you, kid, take a minute. ⛉

*Orion looks at Uriel and nods slowly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know that you are very brave, Orion. If you stop being brave for a bit here, no one will be mad at you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at Micte blankly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know. He is not here, though. In this time, he is dead. Do you know what that means?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He hesitates before shaking his head.*

[angels-maybe]

¢Have you ever seen someone be very hurt and then never wake up?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Like the child? 𒐸

*Uriel’s mouth becomes a thin line*

[angels-maybe]

¢Will the child ever wake up? If the answer to that is no, then yes, like the child¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods*

⛉Reason one of two hundred why Barachiel hates me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Capybara hates you??

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yes. That one was Sandalphon’s. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael nods*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Ve kept track. ⛉

*Uriel rolls his shoulders*

⛉I was nine. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I am sorry.

[≨Cold≩]

*Azre shifts closer to Orion*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Don’t be, I was unconscious for that one. ⛉

*Orion glares at Azre*

[angels-maybe]

If you’re cold you can come here kiddo-

[≨I want big brother≩]

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Stop using bad words. 𒐸

*Uriel sighs through his nose*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre tilts their head*

Which words are the bad ones?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Brother. ⛉

*Orion nods*

[angels-maybe]

Ah.

*Azre makes grabby hands at Orion*

¢What are you, a toddler?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion goes to hit Azre, but Uriel pulls him back by the collar of his shirt*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre just keeps making grabby hands*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion manages to get his sword from Uriel, and slices it through the air at Azre*

[angels-maybe]

*They make zero effort to dodge, but Azrael pulls them back.*

Could I ask that any sharps be aimed at me instead?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion freezes*

[angels-maybe]

Re is small, I don’t want them to get poked is all. You’re allowed to poke me, or the man made of bones.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stays completely still, and Uriel takes the sword back*

⛉Better rule is no sharp sword around anyone who is younger than you, Orion. You have the training one? ⛉

*Orion nods stiffly, pulling a sword out that looks no less impressive, but isn’t as sharp*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre takes the sword from Uriel and gets Azrael directly in the gut with it*

Okay then. I did say this was allowed.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel grimaces, taking the sword back quickly, wiping it off, and putting it a sheath that… wasn’t there before.*

⛉I don’t think it’s a good idea for your blood to be everywhere, still. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just snaps her fingers and the wound vanishes*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods at her in thanks*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre goes back to making grabby hands at Orion.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion hits their hands with the sword, and it hurts but doesn’t draw blood*

[totecs-throne]

[You have 1 new message]

Reg: Hey, weird question, you seen Cam or Uri in the past couple days?

( @tuath-de-danann-rp )

Xipe: I have not seen Cam, I had an interaction with Uriel a bit ago though I do not know his current whereabouts

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

(Lag reset 5)

*Camiel doesn’t move, and Brigid keeps a close eye on her*

[angels-maybe]

*After a few minutes, Azrael sticks their head in the door and just stares at M.*

“Do you need me out there?”

*When they just continue to stare, M sighs, gets Laila tucked in, and follows them out*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel goes to follow but Fiona shakes her head and he sighs*

[angels-maybe]

*A bit later they both come back in, Azrael with a split lip and M with at least five visibly broken bones*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel frowns*

[angels-maybe]

He’s fine.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel stands and walks over to Azrael, staring at their split lip in concern*

[angels-maybe]

*They huff. It looks like a shard of glass or bone went through their face*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel looks furious, turning to M*

[angels-maybe]

“They did that to themself. And then continued to beat me up.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He stalks closer to M, halo spinning until it’s a blur that’s throwing off sparks*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael blinks, then moves to be between M and Uriel.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel stops in his tracks, staring at M*

[angels-maybe]

My Dad. Off limits.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉They hurt you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Off. Limits.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He doesn’t move closer but also doesn’t back off*

[angels-maybe]

“It’s alright bud-“

*M puts a hand on Azrael’s shoulder and they turn to look at him for a second, then they shake her head*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel mumbles something that makes Uriel’s halo stop in place, and he walks over to her with exactly zero hint of anger left*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael relaxes when Uriel is out of reach of M*

“See it’s fine.”

…okay.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel holds Uriel’s hand tight enough for a crack to be heard, but he doesn’t flinch, staying close to her*

[angels-maybe]

*M Just gets Azrael patched up, clicking his tongue*

“If you’re gonna eat bones don’t start at the sharp edges, kiddo.”

I’m fine Dad

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*After a few minutes, and a whispered reassurance from Uriel, Camiel lets him go, and he sits back down on the chair next to her*

[angels-maybe]

“No tienes que protegerme, Az”

¿Y si te hace daño?

“Me curaré”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel frowns*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael wraps around M, who holds them close*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It’s alright, sunshine. ⛉

*Camiel shakes her head*

[angels-maybe]

“What is it?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It’s nothing, Cam just got annoyed. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

“Well then it’s not nothing.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel clenches his jaw*

[angels-maybe]

“I can’t do things better if I don’t know what’s bothering Cam.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It isn’t anything that requires change. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

“…Camiel, what bothered you?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*She shrinks into herself*

[angels-maybe]

*M goes to say something, but Lavina and Azre appear.*

“Some dude who looks like a smaller Uriel is trying to kidnap Re. Assistance please.”

Oh-shit-

*Azrael pulls away from M and instantly takes Azre into their arms*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*The younger Uriel also appears, and Present Uriel grimaces*

⛉Orion, status? ⛉

*Orion freezes, staring at Uriel with wide eyes, which are barely visible behind the helmet*

𒐸…Father—𒐸

⛉Status, not mission report. ⛉

𒐸…Injured. Infected.𒐸

*Uriel nods*

[angels-maybe]

“You are injured where, Orion?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸My throat. 𒐸

*Uriel shakes his head*

[angels-maybe]

*M looks to Uriel*

Hey there, what’re you doing? Looking for Re?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Father sent me to find and retrieve them. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

That makes sense. I’m Azrael, just older.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am aware. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

I can’t give you Re just yet, I’m sorry. I could come with you and explain to father?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Negative. 𒐸

*Orion takes a step back from Azrael*

[angels-maybe]

Alright. Would you like to stay until I can give you Re, then?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods before Orion can answer*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay, how about I get you all set up then? I need to get Re set up too so may as well do it all at once yeah?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I do not require anything. 𒐸

⛉he can’t eat, drink, be healed or sit down. Father will find out if any of that happened and it’s not worth it. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Understood. Well how about you come help me out anyways Orion?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods once, walking towards Azrael stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre waves as Azrael starts out of the wing.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion follows Azrael, in reach the entire time, and not reacting to Azre’s wave*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael just heads into more of a craft area*

[≨What now?≩]

I’ve got posters to make.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion doesn’t react*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael pulls out a giant bin of paper flowers and some poster boards.*

I have to put all these flowers on these thick papers.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Confused stare*

[angels-maybe]

So we gotta take this-which is glue-and put it on our paper flowers and then use it to stick them to the paper like this.

*Azrael demonstrates gluing the flowers down*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion watches*

[angels-maybe]

Do you think you can help with that? Maybe just giving me the flowers or something?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, walking closer and handing Azrael a handful of the paper flowers*

[angels-maybe]

Thank you.

*They start gluing and Azre watches*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Every time Azrael gets to three flowers left, Orion passes them more*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael thanks him every time.*

These are for the fair next week.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*completely blank stare*

[angels-maybe]

So my kids are bringing horses to this place called the fair and we have to decorate for it.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Nod*

[angels-maybe]

I can show you the horses?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*no reaction*

[angels-maybe]

*They pull up a picture of a horse*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He balks, backing away from Azrael*

[angels-maybe]

Oh-okay it’s gone.

*They put the phone away and hold up their hands in surrender*

No more horse.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion flinches, tripping over his wing as he backs away and falling to the floor*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t move any closer, just crouching down.*

It’s all gone, I didn’t know it was a scary.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸 I’m sorry father- I-𒐸

*Orion’s voice sounds strangled, even more hoarse than before*

[angels-maybe]

It’s okay. Orion, I need you to take a deep breath.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He closes his mouth, clenching his jaw*

[angels-maybe]

Bring air in like you’re about to blow out a candle. And then pretend you are blowing out that candle.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He takes sharp breaths exclusively through his nose*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay, you’re doing good. Is it okay if I’m here or do you want me away?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He stares at Azrael like with eyes that look completely numb*

[angels-maybe]

How about we can hold up one or two fingers. If it’s okay with me here just one, if not two.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He holds up one finger*

[angels-maybe]

Alright, if me being here is okay I’ll stay in the room. I’m not gonna come any closer unless you want though, okay?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Blank stare*

[angels-maybe]

*They just nod and go back to gluing flowers.*

[≨Do you want to explore with me?≩]

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stands up, going back to handing Azrael flowers periodically*

[angels-maybe]

Re wants to know if you’ll explore with them. It’d allowed as long as you stay in the building.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion doesn’t respond*

[angels-maybe]

If you leave the building I have to come with you because safety.

[≨I want to explore.≩]

Yeah I know Re, you can explore if you promise to stay inside unless I’m with you.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸What do you request I do? 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

Uh…could you go with Re? If anything happens or there’s any sort of concern or threat I want you to shout my name, I will hear.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, moving the rest of the flowers to be within easier reach for Azrael before walking over to Azre*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre smiles and starts down a random hall*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion follows closely, one hand on his sword the entire time*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t touch anything, just look at everything*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸You shouldn’t be smiling, you know. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

*They tilt their head.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸When father finds out, you’ll be punished. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Punished for what?¢

*Micte rounds the corner, wiping traces of blood from her skin.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion bows to her before answering*

𒐸Smiling. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢And who will punish you two for that?¢

*She waves a hand for him to rise.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He does so*

𒐸Father. Or Lord Pahaliah. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

*She looks between the two before walking over*

¢Are you going to be hurt or scared if I touch you, Orion? If so, answer honestly.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…yes..? 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I will not touch you then.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at her*

[angels-maybe]

[≨It’s so big in here!≩]

¢Yes, it is very large in here.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods politely*

[angels-maybe]

¢Orion, what is your task currently?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Father requires I return with Azrael. The older Azrael requires I not return Azrael yet, and that I am to protect them and alert the older Azrael if anything of concern or danger occurs. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Alright. Status report?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Injured. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Severity of the injury?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am unable to disclose. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Do you remember me?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…You are Micte of Mictlan. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Yes, that is a very good memory you have¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares blankly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Is your father going to be bothered that you are taking so long?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…Affirmative. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I have taken a liking to you. I will handle it.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸That is not necessary. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I like you. I will assist you with this dilemma. If there is a reason for me to not give this assistance, you need to tell me.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…Understood. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Is there a reason I should not assist you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Yes. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢What is the reason?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am unable to disclose. 𒐸

*Uriel wanders out of the infirmary and over to them*

⛉He’s scared of dying, and if he tells you anything or if you intervene, Father will assume he told you, and he will be torn apart on an atomic level and put back together. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Micte looks at Uriel, then at Orion, and kneels down.*

¢I will not cause Him to reset you. If that means not assisting you currently, that is okay.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know I have asked already. If I touch specifically your head, will it hurt or scare you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Yes. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Understood.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉is there a reason you want to touch him? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Yes. I know from experience that He will not touch what I claim.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉He claimed him first. It wouldn’t last after he leaves this time and your realm. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢There are things I can do. I have done so for Raziel, and it has worked.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Well father didn’t exactly rape Raziel on a regular basis. It is different for this. ⛉

*Orion swallows thickly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Would Azrael be a better example, then?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Probably. But there’s a difference in how things were handled between me and Azrael. It’s safer for him to go back without an extra claim. Safer for Azre too. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Hm. Orion, if I give you a task will you remember it?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I will try. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢That is all I can ask of you. If you ever see the opportunity, bring the small ones here to me. The me from your time. And request sanctuary. She will grant it. And if you manage this, your father will not be able to bring harm to them or you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, but Uriel sighs*

⛉He’ll remember the idea of asking for sanctuary for the kids, but not you specifically. Father tried to hurt Reg, and I did what I could manage.⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Come here, Uriel.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel walks closer*

[angels-maybe]

*She stands.*

¢I am proud of you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉…thank you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Has my idiot husband been kind to you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉He has done more than I expected in the way of helping us. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Good. Who hurt you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yvonne… she was a friend of my Father’s, so you might have met her? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Hm. Do you want her heart? Or her head?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉I want exactly nothing with her DNA on it. Brigid — the woman I was with before when I was talking to present Azrael? — is taking care of that. Her parents have Yvonne now, so it shouldn’t be difficult for you to kill her so long as you can be polite for two sentences.⛉

[angels-maybe]

*She nods.*

¢Whatever you wish for is yours.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉I just want her dead, you can collaborate with the Dagda all you like, I don’t want to hear about it, I don’t want to see any of it. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Understood.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods. Orion looks numb*

⛉Father won’t mind, kid, he’s too dead for that. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Mother, do me a favor please?

*Azrael just…appears*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel tenses*

[angels-maybe]

Consent, please. I beg of you.

¢Why would I need that¢

Because Uriel is capable of giving it unlike most of the small children you claim?

¢Oh. Adult. Right. Uriel can I claim you as my child?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Nope. Please take the claim off. It itches. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*She nods and it dissipates.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel takes a deep breath*

[angels-maybe]

¢Apologies. I am not…good. At this, and in general.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Understood. My halo’s only just stopped being messed with, though, so I… don’t want another person to have control over me. Ever again, but especially now.⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Please feel free to tell me when I am bothering you. Or, alternatively, Azrael likes to just start crying until I figure out where I went wrong¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel huffs a laugh, and Orion looks mortified*

⛉Noted, thank you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Nod*

¢I make attempts. They usually fail. Sorry in advance¢

Ori, Re wants me to tell you that Uriel here acts like that because he’s allowed to now

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Do not shorten my name. 𒐸

*Uriel nods to Micte, then glares at Orion*

⛉Mind your manners. ⛉

𒐸So what? You being ‘allowed’ to do that’s because you’re an old cr-𒐸

*Uriel stares Orion down and Orion takes a sharp breath, looking away from Uriel*

[angels-maybe]

Hey, it’s alright. I won’t shorten your name anymore Orion. I’m sorry.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉If you’re going to, use Ryan, Fiona and Dahlia came up with that one when I was about that age. ⛉

*Orion nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

Alright. Just to confirm, Orion or Ryan are acceptable?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, not looking at anyone*

⛉Or Uriel, but that gets confusing… and it’s a can of worms you don’t want to open right now. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah okay.

¢I am going to take this.¢

*Micte steals Azrael’s hair clip and they dramatically collapse*

Mother whyyyyyy-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Because you’re not worthy. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azre joins in and fake sobs, shaking Micte*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel watches in amusement while Orion grips his sword*

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just scoops Azre up and boops their nose*

¢Mine¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion’s wings twitch*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre smiles a little, but squirms and immediately gets set down*

[≨I like to walk.≩]

Yep, speaking of walking I can’t get up-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Do you want help? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Nope.

*They just lay there for a moment*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods. Orion stares at Azrael completely apathetically*

[angels-maybe]

¢What is wrong?¢

I’m waiting to regain feeling in my lower body.

¢Would you like your chair?¢

…fine

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel takes one look at Orion and sighs*

⛉Give me your sword. ⛉

*Orion hands it over without the sheath, and the blade digs into Uriel’s hand… which he doesn’t react to at all*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael hauls themself into a wheelchair*

To be fair I am really easy to kill right now-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yeah, I know. I also know he’d try to poke you with the sword Just Because. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Orion I’m gonna be a bad influence. Do it. Poke me with the sharp.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion goes to take the sword back and fails miserably*

[angels-maybe]

Here.

*Azrael offers out their cane*

Not as fun as the sword but you can still poke me?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at Azrael, but doesn’t take it when Uriel shakes his head*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay. Y’know I made this cane with tools I borrowed from you? Isn’t that fun?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares blankly at Azrael*

⛉borrowed or stole, because my tools went missing so many times. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I gave them back, you said if I didn’t you’d tear all my tendons.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel laughs under his breath*

⛉Ah, I got reset while you had them, I came back and was so confused. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah I remember.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Your husband was such a suck-up to father, it was insane- I’d look at him funny and he’d immediately run to Him and start whining⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah makes sense. I’m so glad he’s dead honestly.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods*

⛉Honestly, I’m a little shocked Father never asked me to kill him while you were missing. He was pathetic. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

He was…actually I don’t remember most of what he was like. Mean. He was mean.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion makes a disbelieving noise*

⛉Oh yeah, absolutely. I just saw that and also saw the parts where he was begging Father to have a go at one of His other children while staring at me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I’m sorry I couldn’t get you out.

¢You were a child Azrael. That responsibility was mine and my failure does not fall on you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It falls on neither of you. Az, you hadn’t been created yet when it all started for me, and Father was… particularly attentive when it came to allowing others to get close enough to threaten him through me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azre wipes at their eyes harshly*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel offers them a handkerchief*

[angels-maybe]

*They take it and just hold it.*

¢My son, come.¢

*Micte wraps Azre in her sweater and kisses their head*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion looks awkward*

⛉Fathers not here to reset you, kid, take a minute. ⛉

*Orion looks at Uriel and nods slowly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know that you are very brave, Orion. If you stop being brave for a bit here, no one will be mad at you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at Micte blankly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know. He is not here, though. In this time, he is dead. Do you know what that means?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He hesitates before shaking his head.*

[angels-maybe]

¢Have you ever seen someone be very hurt and then never wake up?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Like the child? 𒐸

*Uriel’s mouth becomes a thin line*

[angels-maybe]

¢Will the child ever wake up? If the answer to that is no, then yes, like the child¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods*

⛉Reason one of two hundred why Barachiel hates me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Capybara hates you??

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yes. That one was Sandalphon’s. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael nods*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Ve kept track. ⛉

*Uriel rolls his shoulders*

⛉I was nine. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I am sorry.

[≨Cold≩]

*Azre shifts closer to Orion*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Don’t be, I was unconscious for that one. ⛉

*Orion glares at Azre*

[angels-maybe]

If you’re cold you can come here kiddo-

[≨I want big brother≩]

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Stop using bad words. 𒐸

*Uriel sighs through his nose*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre tilts their head*

Which words are the bad ones?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Brother. ⛉

*Orion nods*

[angels-maybe]

Ah.

*Azre makes grabby hands at Orion*

¢What are you, a toddler?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion goes to hit Azre, but Uriel pulls him back by the collar of his shirt*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre just keeps making grabby hands*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion manages to get his sword from Uriel, and slices it through the air at Azre*

[angels-maybe]

*They make zero effort to dodge, but Azrael pulls them back.*

Could I ask that any sharps be aimed at me instead?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion freezes*

[angels-maybe]

Re is small, I don’t want them to get poked is all. You’re allowed to poke me, or the man made of bones.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stays completely still, and Uriel takes the sword back*

⛉Better rule is no sharp sword around anyone who is younger than you, Orion. You have the training one? ⛉

*Orion nods stiffly, pulling a sword out that looks no less impressive, but isn’t as sharp*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre takes the sword from Uriel and gets Azrael directly in the gut with it*

Okay then. I did say this was allowed.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel grimaces, taking the sword back quickly, wiping it off, and putting it a sheath that… wasn’t there before.*

⛉I don’t think it’s a good idea for your blood to be everywhere, still. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just snaps her fingers and the wound vanishes*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods at her in thanks*

[totecs-throne]

[You have 1 new message]

Reg: Hey, weird question, you seen Cam or Uri in the past couple days?

( @tuath-de-danann-rp )

Xipe: I have not seen Cam, I had an interaction with Uriel a bit ago though I do not know his current whereabouts

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

(Lag reset 5)

*Camiel doesn’t move, and Brigid keeps a close eye on her*

[angels-maybe]

*After a few minutes, Azrael sticks their head in the door and just stares at M.*

“Do you need me out there?”

*When they just continue to stare, M sighs, gets Laila tucked in, and follows them out*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel goes to follow but Fiona shakes her head and he sighs*

[angels-maybe]

*A bit later they both come back in, Azrael with a split lip and M with at least five visibly broken bones*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel frowns*

[angels-maybe]

He’s fine.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel stands and walks over to Azrael, staring at their split lip in concern*

[angels-maybe]

*They huff. It looks like a shard of glass or bone went through their face*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel looks furious, turning to M*

[angels-maybe]

“They did that to themself. And then continued to beat me up.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He stalks closer to M, halo spinning until it’s a blur that’s throwing off sparks*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael blinks, then moves to be between M and Uriel.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel stops in his tracks, staring at M*

[angels-maybe]

My Dad. Off limits.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉They hurt you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Off. Limits.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He doesn’t move closer but also doesn’t back off*

[angels-maybe]

“It’s alright bud-“

*M puts a hand on Azrael’s shoulder and they turn to look at him for a second, then they shake her head*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel mumbles something that makes Uriel’s halo stop in place, and he walks over to her with exactly zero hint of anger left*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael relaxes when Uriel is out of reach of M*

“See it’s fine.”

…okay.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel holds Uriel’s hand tight enough for a crack to be heard, but he doesn’t flinch, staying close to her*

[angels-maybe]

*M Just gets Azrael patched up, clicking his tongue*

“If you’re gonna eat bones don’t start at the sharp edges, kiddo.”

I’m fine Dad

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*After a few minutes, and a whispered reassurance from Uriel, Camiel lets him go, and he sits back down on the chair next to her*

[angels-maybe]

“No tienes que protegerme, Az”

¿Y si te hace daño?

“Me curaré”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel frowns*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael wraps around M, who holds them close*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It’s alright, sunshine. ⛉

*Camiel shakes her head*

[angels-maybe]

“What is it?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It’s nothing, Cam just got annoyed. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

“Well then it’s not nothing.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel clenches his jaw*

[angels-maybe]

“I can’t do things better if I don’t know what’s bothering Cam.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It isn’t anything that requires change. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

“…Camiel, what bothered you?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*She shrinks into herself*

[angels-maybe]

*M goes to say something, but Lavina and Azre appear.*

“Some dude who looks like a smaller Uriel is trying to kidnap Re. Assistance please.”

Oh-shit-

*Azrael pulls away from M and instantly takes Azre into their arms*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*The younger Uriel also appears, and Present Uriel grimaces*

⛉Orion, status? ⛉

*Orion freezes, staring at Uriel with wide eyes, which are barely visible behind the helmet*

𒐸…Father—𒐸

⛉Status, not mission report. ⛉

𒐸…Injured. Infected.𒐸

*Uriel nods*

[angels-maybe]

“You are injured where, Orion?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸My throat. 𒐸

*Uriel shakes his head*

[angels-maybe]

*M looks to Uriel*

Hey there, what’re you doing? Looking for Re?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Father sent me to find and retrieve them. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

That makes sense. I’m Azrael, just older.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am aware. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

I can’t give you Re just yet, I’m sorry. I could come with you and explain to father?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Negative. 𒐸

*Orion takes a step back from Azrael*

[angels-maybe]

Alright. Would you like to stay until I can give you Re, then?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods before Orion can answer*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay, how about I get you all set up then? I need to get Re set up too so may as well do it all at once yeah?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I do not require anything. 𒐸

⛉he can’t eat, drink, be healed or sit down. Father will find out if any of that happened and it’s not worth it. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Understood. Well how about you come help me out anyways Orion?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods once, walking towards Azrael stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre waves as Azrael starts out of the wing.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion follows Azrael, in reach the entire time, and not reacting to Azre’s wave*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael just heads into more of a craft area*

[≨What now?≩]

I’ve got posters to make.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion doesn’t react*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael pulls out a giant bin of paper flowers and some poster boards.*

I have to put all these flowers on these thick papers.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Confused stare*

[angels-maybe]

So we gotta take this-which is glue-and put it on our paper flowers and then use it to stick them to the paper like this.

*Azrael demonstrates gluing the flowers down*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion watches*

[angels-maybe]

Do you think you can help with that? Maybe just giving me the flowers or something?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, walking closer and handing Azrael a handful of the paper flowers*

[angels-maybe]

Thank you.

*They start gluing and Azre watches*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Every time Azrael gets to three flowers left, Orion passes them more*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael thanks him every time.*

These are for the fair next week.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*completely blank stare*

[angels-maybe]

So my kids are bringing horses to this place called the fair and we have to decorate for it.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Nod*

[angels-maybe]

I can show you the horses?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*no reaction*

[angels-maybe]

*They pull up a picture of a horse*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He balks, backing away from Azrael*

[angels-maybe]

Oh-okay it’s gone.

*They put the phone away and hold up their hands in surrender*

No more horse.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion flinches, tripping over his wing as he backs away and falling to the floor*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t move any closer, just crouching down.*

It’s all gone, I didn’t know it was a scary.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸 I’m sorry father- I-𒐸

*Orion’s voice sounds strangled, even more hoarse than before*

[angels-maybe]

It’s okay. Orion, I need you to take a deep breath.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He closes his mouth, clenching his jaw*

[angels-maybe]

Bring air in like you’re about to blow out a candle. And then pretend you are blowing out that candle.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He takes sharp breaths exclusively through his nose*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay, you’re doing good. Is it okay if I’m here or do you want me away?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He stares at Azrael like with eyes that look completely numb*

[angels-maybe]

How about we can hold up one or two fingers. If it’s okay with me here just one, if not two.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He holds up one finger*

[angels-maybe]

Alright, if me being here is okay I’ll stay in the room. I’m not gonna come any closer unless you want though, okay?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Blank stare*

[angels-maybe]

*They just nod and go back to gluing flowers.*

[≨Do you want to explore with me?≩]

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stands up, going back to handing Azrael flowers periodically*

[angels-maybe]

Re wants to know if you’ll explore with them. It’d allowed as long as you stay in the building.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion doesn’t respond*

[angels-maybe]

If you leave the building I have to come with you because safety.

[≨I want to explore.≩]

Yeah I know Re, you can explore if you promise to stay inside unless I’m with you.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸What do you request I do? 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

Uh…could you go with Re? If anything happens or there’s any sort of concern or threat I want you to shout my name, I will hear.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, moving the rest of the flowers to be within easier reach for Azrael before walking over to Azre*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre smiles and starts down a random hall*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion follows closely, one hand on his sword the entire time*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t touch anything, just look at everything*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸You shouldn’t be smiling, you know. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

*They tilt their head.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸When father finds out, you’ll be punished. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Punished for what?¢

*Micte rounds the corner, wiping traces of blood from her skin.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion bows to her before answering*

𒐸Smiling. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢And who will punish you two for that?¢

*She waves a hand for him to rise.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He does so*

𒐸Father. Or Lord Pahaliah. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

*She looks between the two before walking over*

¢Are you going to be hurt or scared if I touch you, Orion? If so, answer honestly.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…yes..? 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I will not touch you then.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at her*

[angels-maybe]

[≨It’s so big in here!≩]

¢Yes, it is very large in here.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods politely*

[angels-maybe]

¢Orion, what is your task currently?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Father requires I return with Azrael. The older Azrael requires I not return Azrael yet, and that I am to protect them and alert the older Azrael if anything of concern or danger occurs. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Alright. Status report?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Injured. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Severity of the injury?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am unable to disclose. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Do you remember me?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…You are Micte of Mictlan. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Yes, that is a very good memory you have¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares blankly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Is your father going to be bothered that you are taking so long?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…Affirmative. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I have taken a liking to you. I will handle it.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸That is not necessary. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I like you. I will assist you with this dilemma. If there is a reason for me to not give this assistance, you need to tell me.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…Understood. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Is there a reason I should not assist you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Yes. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢What is the reason?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am unable to disclose. 𒐸

*Uriel wanders out of the infirmary and over to them*

⛉He’s scared of dying, and if he tells you anything or if you intervene, Father will assume he told you, and he will be torn apart on an atomic level and put back together. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Micte looks at Uriel, then at Orion, and kneels down.*

¢I will not cause Him to reset you. If that means not assisting you currently, that is okay.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know I have asked already. If I touch specifically your head, will it hurt or scare you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Yes. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Understood.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉is there a reason you want to touch him? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Yes. I know from experience that He will not touch what I claim.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉He claimed him first. It wouldn’t last after he leaves this time and your realm. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢There are things I can do. I have done so for Raziel, and it has worked.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Well father didn’t exactly rape Raziel on a regular basis. It is different for this. ⛉

*Orion swallows thickly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Would Azrael be a better example, then?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Probably. But there’s a difference in how things were handled between me and Azrael. It’s safer for him to go back without an extra claim. Safer for Azre too. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Hm. Orion, if I give you a task will you remember it?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I will try. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢That is all I can ask of you. If you ever see the opportunity, bring the small ones here to me. The me from your time. And request sanctuary. She will grant it. And if you manage this, your father will not be able to bring harm to them or you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, but Uriel sighs*

⛉He’ll remember the idea of asking for sanctuary for the kids, but not you specifically. Father tried to hurt Reg, and I did what I could manage.⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Come here, Uriel.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel walks closer*

[angels-maybe]

*She stands.*

¢I am proud of you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉…thank you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Has my idiot husband been kind to you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉He has done more than I expected in the way of helping us. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Good. Who hurt you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yvonne… she was a friend of my Father’s, so you might have met her? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Hm. Do you want her heart? Or her head?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉I want exactly nothing with her DNA on it. Brigid — the woman I was with before when I was talking to present Azrael? — is taking care of that. Her parents have Yvonne now, so it shouldn’t be difficult for you to kill her so long as you can be polite for two sentences.⛉

[angels-maybe]

*She nods.*

¢Whatever you wish for is yours.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉I just want her dead, you can collaborate with the Dagda all you like, I don’t want to hear about it, I don’t want to see any of it. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Understood.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods. Orion looks numb*

⛉Father won’t mind, kid, he’s too dead for that. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Mother, do me a favor please?

*Azrael just…appears*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel tenses*

[angels-maybe]

Consent, please. I beg of you.

¢Why would I need that¢

Because Uriel is capable of giving it unlike most of the small children you claim?

¢Oh. Adult. Right. Uriel can I claim you as my child?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Nope. Please take the claim off. It itches. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*She nods and it dissipates.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel takes a deep breath*

[angels-maybe]

¢Apologies. I am not…good. At this, and in general.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Understood. My halo’s only just stopped being messed with, though, so I… don’t want another person to have control over me. Ever again, but especially now.⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Please feel free to tell me when I am bothering you. Or, alternatively, Azrael likes to just start crying until I figure out where I went wrong¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel huffs a laugh, and Orion looks mortified*

⛉Noted, thank you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Nod*

¢I make attempts. They usually fail. Sorry in advance¢

Ori, Re wants me to tell you that Uriel here acts like that because he’s allowed to now

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Do not shorten my name. 𒐸

*Uriel nods to Micte, then glares at Orion*

⛉Mind your manners. ⛉

𒐸So what? You being ‘allowed’ to do that’s because you’re an old cr-𒐸

*Uriel stares Orion down and Orion takes a sharp breath, looking away from Uriel*

[angels-maybe]

Hey, it’s alright. I won’t shorten your name anymore Orion. I’m sorry.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉If you’re going to, use Ryan, Fiona and Dahlia came up with that one when I was about that age. ⛉

*Orion nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

Alright. Just to confirm, Orion or Ryan are acceptable?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, not looking at anyone*

⛉Or Uriel, but that gets confusing… and it’s a can of worms you don’t want to open right now. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah okay.

¢I am going to take this.¢

*Micte steals Azrael’s hair clip and they dramatically collapse*

Mother whyyyyyy-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Because you’re not worthy. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azre joins in and fake sobs, shaking Micte*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel watches in amusement while Orion grips his sword*

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just scoops Azre up and boops their nose*

¢Mine¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion’s wings twitch*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre smiles a little, but squirms and immediately gets set down*

[≨I like to walk.≩]

Yep, speaking of walking I can’t get up-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Do you want help? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Nope.

*They just lay there for a moment*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods. Orion stares at Azrael completely apathetically*

[angels-maybe]

¢What is wrong?¢

I’m waiting to regain feeling in my lower body.

¢Would you like your chair?¢

…fine

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel takes one look at Orion and sighs*

⛉Give me your sword. ⛉

*Orion hands it over without the sheath, and the blade digs into Uriel’s hand… which he doesn’t react to at all*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael hauls themself into a wheelchair*

To be fair I am really easy to kill right now-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yeah, I know. I also know he’d try to poke you with the sword Just Because. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Orion I’m gonna be a bad influence. Do it. Poke me with the sharp.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion goes to take the sword back and fails miserably*

[angels-maybe]

Here.

*Azrael offers out their cane*

Not as fun as the sword but you can still poke me?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at Azrael, but doesn’t take it when Uriel shakes his head*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay. Y’know I made this cane with tools I borrowed from you? Isn’t that fun?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares blankly at Azrael*

⛉borrowed or stole, because my tools went missing so many times. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I gave them back, you said if I didn’t you’d tear all my tendons.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel laughs under his breath*

⛉Ah, I got reset while you had them, I came back and was so confused. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah I remember.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Your husband was such a suck-up to father, it was insane- I’d look at him funny and he’d immediately run to Him and start whining⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah makes sense. I’m so glad he’s dead honestly.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods*

⛉Honestly, I’m a little shocked Father never asked me to kill him while you were missing. He was pathetic. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

He was…actually I don’t remember most of what he was like. Mean. He was mean.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion makes a disbelieving noise*

⛉Oh yeah, absolutely. I just saw that and also saw the parts where he was begging Father to have a go at one of His other children while staring at me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I’m sorry I couldn’t get you out.

¢You were a child Azrael. That responsibility was mine and my failure does not fall on you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It falls on neither of you. Az, you hadn’t been created yet when it all started for me, and Father was… particularly attentive when it came to allowing others to get close enough to threaten him through me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azre wipes at their eyes harshly*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel offers them a handkerchief*

[angels-maybe]

*They take it and just hold it.*

¢My son, come.¢

*Micte wraps Azre in her sweater and kisses their head*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion looks awkward*

⛉Fathers not here to reset you, kid, take a minute. ⛉

*Orion looks at Uriel and nods slowly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know that you are very brave, Orion. If you stop being brave for a bit here, no one will be mad at you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at Micte blankly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know. He is not here, though. In this time, he is dead. Do you know what that means?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He hesitates before shaking his head.*

[angels-maybe]

¢Have you ever seen someone be very hurt and then never wake up?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Like the child? 𒐸

*Uriel’s mouth becomes a thin line*

[angels-maybe]

¢Will the child ever wake up? If the answer to that is no, then yes, like the child¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods*

⛉Reason one of two hundred why Barachiel hates me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Capybara hates you??

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yes. That one was Sandalphon’s. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael nods*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Ve kept track. ⛉

*Uriel rolls his shoulders*

⛉I was nine. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I am sorry.

[≨Cold≩]

*Azre shifts closer to Orion*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Don’t be, I was unconscious for that one. ⛉

*Orion glares at Azre*

[angels-maybe]

If you’re cold you can come here kiddo-

[≨I want big brother≩]

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Stop using bad words. 𒐸

*Uriel sighs through his nose*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre tilts their head*

Which words are the bad ones?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Brother. ⛉

*Orion nods*

[angels-maybe]

Ah.

*Azre makes grabby hands at Orion*

¢What are you, a toddler?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion goes to hit Azre, but Uriel pulls him back by the collar of his shirt*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre just keeps making grabby hands*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion manages to get his sword from Uriel, and slices it through the air at Azre*

[angels-maybe]

*They make zero effort to dodge, but Azrael pulls them back.*

Could I ask that any sharps be aimed at me instead?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion freezes*

[angels-maybe]

Re is small, I don’t want them to get poked is all. You’re allowed to poke me, or the man made of bones.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stays completely still, and Uriel takes the sword back*

⛉Better rule is no sharp sword around anyone who is younger than you, Orion. You have the training one? ⛉

*Orion nods stiffly, pulling a sword out that looks no less impressive, but isn’t as sharp*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre takes the sword from Uriel and gets Azrael directly in the gut with it*

Okay then. I did say this was allowed.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel grimaces, taking the sword back quickly, wiping it off, and putting it a sheath that… wasn’t there before.*

⛉I don’t think it’s a good idea for your blood to be everywhere, still. ⛉

[totecs-throne]

[You have 1 new message]

Reg: Hey, weird question, you seen Cam or Uri in the past couple days?

( @tuath-de-danann-rp )

Xipe: I have not seen Cam, I had an interaction with Uriel a bit ago though I do not know his current whereabouts

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

(Lag reset 5)

*Camiel doesn’t move, and Brigid keeps a close eye on her*

[angels-maybe]

*After a few minutes, Azrael sticks their head in the door and just stares at M.*

“Do you need me out there?”

*When they just continue to stare, M sighs, gets Laila tucked in, and follows them out*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel goes to follow but Fiona shakes her head and he sighs*

[angels-maybe]

*A bit later they both come back in, Azrael with a split lip and M with at least five visibly broken bones*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel frowns*

[angels-maybe]

He’s fine.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel stands and walks over to Azrael, staring at their split lip in concern*

[angels-maybe]

*They huff. It looks like a shard of glass or bone went through their face*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel looks furious, turning to M*

[angels-maybe]

“They did that to themself. And then continued to beat me up.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He stalks closer to M, halo spinning until it’s a blur that’s throwing off sparks*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael blinks, then moves to be between M and Uriel.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel stops in his tracks, staring at M*

[angels-maybe]

My Dad. Off limits.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉They hurt you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Off. Limits.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He doesn’t move closer but also doesn’t back off*

[angels-maybe]

“It’s alright bud-“

*M puts a hand on Azrael’s shoulder and they turn to look at him for a second, then they shake her head*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel mumbles something that makes Uriel’s halo stop in place, and he walks over to her with exactly zero hint of anger left*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael relaxes when Uriel is out of reach of M*

“See it’s fine.”

…okay.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel holds Uriel’s hand tight enough for a crack to be heard, but he doesn’t flinch, staying close to her*

[angels-maybe]

*M Just gets Azrael patched up, clicking his tongue*

“If you’re gonna eat bones don’t start at the sharp edges, kiddo.”

I’m fine Dad

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*After a few minutes, and a whispered reassurance from Uriel, Camiel lets him go, and he sits back down on the chair next to her*

[angels-maybe]

“No tienes que protegerme, Az”

¿Y si te hace daño?

“Me curaré”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel frowns*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael wraps around M, who holds them close*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It’s alright, sunshine. ⛉

*Camiel shakes her head*

[angels-maybe]

“What is it?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It’s nothing, Cam just got annoyed. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

“Well then it’s not nothing.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel clenches his jaw*

[angels-maybe]

“I can’t do things better if I don’t know what’s bothering Cam.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It isn’t anything that requires change. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

“…Camiel, what bothered you?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*She shrinks into herself*

[angels-maybe]

*M goes to say something, but Lavina and Azre appear.*

“Some dude who looks like a smaller Uriel is trying to kidnap Re. Assistance please.”

Oh-shit-

*Azrael pulls away from M and instantly takes Azre into their arms*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*The younger Uriel also appears, and Present Uriel grimaces*

⛉Orion, status? ⛉

*Orion freezes, staring at Uriel with wide eyes, which are barely visible behind the helmet*

𒐸…Father—𒐸

⛉Status, not mission report. ⛉

𒐸…Injured. Infected.𒐸

*Uriel nods*

[angels-maybe]

“You are injured where, Orion?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸My throat. 𒐸

*Uriel shakes his head*

[angels-maybe]

*M looks to Uriel*

Hey there, what’re you doing? Looking for Re?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Father sent me to find and retrieve them. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

That makes sense. I’m Azrael, just older.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am aware. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

I can’t give you Re just yet, I’m sorry. I could come with you and explain to father?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Negative. 𒐸

*Orion takes a step back from Azrael*

[angels-maybe]

Alright. Would you like to stay until I can give you Re, then?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods before Orion can answer*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay, how about I get you all set up then? I need to get Re set up too so may as well do it all at once yeah?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I do not require anything. 𒐸

⛉he can’t eat, drink, be healed or sit down. Father will find out if any of that happened and it’s not worth it. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Understood. Well how about you come help me out anyways Orion?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods once, walking towards Azrael stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre waves as Azrael starts out of the wing.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion follows Azrael, in reach the entire time, and not reacting to Azre’s wave*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael just heads into more of a craft area*

[≨What now?≩]

I’ve got posters to make.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion doesn’t react*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael pulls out a giant bin of paper flowers and some poster boards.*

I have to put all these flowers on these thick papers.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Confused stare*

[angels-maybe]

So we gotta take this-which is glue-and put it on our paper flowers and then use it to stick them to the paper like this.

*Azrael demonstrates gluing the flowers down*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion watches*

[angels-maybe]

Do you think you can help with that? Maybe just giving me the flowers or something?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, walking closer and handing Azrael a handful of the paper flowers*

[angels-maybe]

Thank you.

*They start gluing and Azre watches*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Every time Azrael gets to three flowers left, Orion passes them more*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael thanks him every time.*

These are for the fair next week.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*completely blank stare*

[angels-maybe]

So my kids are bringing horses to this place called the fair and we have to decorate for it.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Nod*

[angels-maybe]

I can show you the horses?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*no reaction*

[angels-maybe]

*They pull up a picture of a horse*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He balks, backing away from Azrael*

[angels-maybe]

Oh-okay it’s gone.

*They put the phone away and hold up their hands in surrender*

No more horse.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion flinches, tripping over his wing as he backs away and falling to the floor*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t move any closer, just crouching down.*

It’s all gone, I didn’t know it was a scary.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸 I’m sorry father- I-𒐸

*Orion’s voice sounds strangled, even more hoarse than before*

[angels-maybe]

It’s okay. Orion, I need you to take a deep breath.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He closes his mouth, clenching his jaw*

[angels-maybe]

Bring air in like you’re about to blow out a candle. And then pretend you are blowing out that candle.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He takes sharp breaths exclusively through his nose*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay, you’re doing good. Is it okay if I’m here or do you want me away?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He stares at Azrael like with eyes that look completely numb*

[angels-maybe]

How about we can hold up one or two fingers. If it’s okay with me here just one, if not two.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He holds up one finger*

[angels-maybe]

Alright, if me being here is okay I’ll stay in the room. I’m not gonna come any closer unless you want though, okay?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Blank stare*

[angels-maybe]

*They just nod and go back to gluing flowers.*

[≨Do you want to explore with me?≩]

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stands up, going back to handing Azrael flowers periodically*

[angels-maybe]

Re wants to know if you’ll explore with them. It’d allowed as long as you stay in the building.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion doesn’t respond*

[angels-maybe]

If you leave the building I have to come with you because safety.

[≨I want to explore.≩]

Yeah I know Re, you can explore if you promise to stay inside unless I’m with you.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸What do you request I do? 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

Uh…could you go with Re? If anything happens or there’s any sort of concern or threat I want you to shout my name, I will hear.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, moving the rest of the flowers to be within easier reach for Azrael before walking over to Azre*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre smiles and starts down a random hall*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion follows closely, one hand on his sword the entire time*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t touch anything, just look at everything*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸You shouldn’t be smiling, you know. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

*They tilt their head.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸When father finds out, you’ll be punished. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Punished for what?¢

*Micte rounds the corner, wiping traces of blood from her skin.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion bows to her before answering*

𒐸Smiling. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢And who will punish you two for that?¢

*She waves a hand for him to rise.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He does so*

𒐸Father. Or Lord Pahaliah. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

*She looks between the two before walking over*

¢Are you going to be hurt or scared if I touch you, Orion? If so, answer honestly.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…yes..? 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I will not touch you then.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at her*

[angels-maybe]

[≨It’s so big in here!≩]

¢Yes, it is very large in here.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods politely*

[angels-maybe]

¢Orion, what is your task currently?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Father requires I return with Azrael. The older Azrael requires I not return Azrael yet, and that I am to protect them and alert the older Azrael if anything of concern or danger occurs. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Alright. Status report?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Injured. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Severity of the injury?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am unable to disclose. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Do you remember me?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…You are Micte of Mictlan. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Yes, that is a very good memory you have¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares blankly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Is your father going to be bothered that you are taking so long?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…Affirmative. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I have taken a liking to you. I will handle it.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸That is not necessary. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I like you. I will assist you with this dilemma. If there is a reason for me to not give this assistance, you need to tell me.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…Understood. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Is there a reason I should not assist you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Yes. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢What is the reason?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am unable to disclose. 𒐸

*Uriel wanders out of the infirmary and over to them*

⛉He’s scared of dying, and if he tells you anything or if you intervene, Father will assume he told you, and he will be torn apart on an atomic level and put back together. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Micte looks at Uriel, then at Orion, and kneels down.*

¢I will not cause Him to reset you. If that means not assisting you currently, that is okay.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know I have asked already. If I touch specifically your head, will it hurt or scare you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Yes. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Understood.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉is there a reason you want to touch him? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Yes. I know from experience that He will not touch what I claim.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉He claimed him first. It wouldn’t last after he leaves this time and your realm. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢There are things I can do. I have done so for Raziel, and it has worked.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Well father didn’t exactly rape Raziel on a regular basis. It is different for this. ⛉

*Orion swallows thickly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Would Azrael be a better example, then?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Probably. But there’s a difference in how things were handled between me and Azrael. It’s safer for him to go back without an extra claim. Safer for Azre too. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Hm. Orion, if I give you a task will you remember it?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I will try. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢That is all I can ask of you. If you ever see the opportunity, bring the small ones here to me. The me from your time. And request sanctuary. She will grant it. And if you manage this, your father will not be able to bring harm to them or you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, but Uriel sighs*

⛉He’ll remember the idea of asking for sanctuary for the kids, but not you specifically. Father tried to hurt Reg, and I did what I could manage.⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Come here, Uriel.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel walks closer*

[angels-maybe]

*She stands.*

¢I am proud of you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉…thank you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Has my idiot husband been kind to you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉He has done more than I expected in the way of helping us. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Good. Who hurt you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yvonne… she was a friend of my Father’s, so you might have met her? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Hm. Do you want her heart? Or her head?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉I want exactly nothing with her DNA on it. Brigid — the woman I was with before when I was talking to present Azrael? — is taking care of that. Her parents have Yvonne now, so it shouldn’t be difficult for you to kill her so long as you can be polite for two sentences.⛉

[angels-maybe]

*She nods.*

¢Whatever you wish for is yours.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉I just want her dead, you can collaborate with the Dagda all you like, I don’t want to hear about it, I don’t want to see any of it. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Understood.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods. Orion looks numb*

⛉Father won’t mind, kid, he’s too dead for that. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Mother, do me a favor please?

*Azrael just…appears*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel tenses*

[angels-maybe]

Consent, please. I beg of you.

¢Why would I need that¢

Because Uriel is capable of giving it unlike most of the small children you claim?

¢Oh. Adult. Right. Uriel can I claim you as my child?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Nope. Please take the claim off. It itches. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*She nods and it dissipates.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel takes a deep breath*

[angels-maybe]

¢Apologies. I am not…good. At this, and in general.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Understood. My halo’s only just stopped being messed with, though, so I… don’t want another person to have control over me. Ever again, but especially now.⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Please feel free to tell me when I am bothering you. Or, alternatively, Azrael likes to just start crying until I figure out where I went wrong¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel huffs a laugh, and Orion looks mortified*

⛉Noted, thank you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Nod*

¢I make attempts. They usually fail. Sorry in advance¢

Ori, Re wants me to tell you that Uriel here acts like that because he’s allowed to now

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Do not shorten my name. 𒐸

*Uriel nods to Micte, then glares at Orion*

⛉Mind your manners. ⛉

𒐸So what? You being ‘allowed’ to do that’s because you’re an old cr-𒐸

*Uriel stares Orion down and Orion takes a sharp breath, looking away from Uriel*

[angels-maybe]

Hey, it’s alright. I won’t shorten your name anymore Orion. I’m sorry.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉If you’re going to, use Ryan, Fiona and Dahlia came up with that one when I was about that age. ⛉

*Orion nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

Alright. Just to confirm, Orion or Ryan are acceptable?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, not looking at anyone*

⛉Or Uriel, but that gets confusing… and it’s a can of worms you don’t want to open right now. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah okay.

¢I am going to take this.¢

*Micte steals Azrael’s hair clip and they dramatically collapse*

Mother whyyyyyy-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Because you’re not worthy. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azre joins in and fake sobs, shaking Micte*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel watches in amusement while Orion grips his sword*

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just scoops Azre up and boops their nose*

¢Mine¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion’s wings twitch*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre smiles a little, but squirms and immediately gets set down*

[≨I like to walk.≩]

Yep, speaking of walking I can’t get up-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Do you want help? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Nope.

*They just lay there for a moment*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods. Orion stares at Azrael completely apathetically*

[angels-maybe]

¢What is wrong?¢

I’m waiting to regain feeling in my lower body.

¢Would you like your chair?¢

…fine

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel takes one look at Orion and sighs*

⛉Give me your sword. ⛉

*Orion hands it over without the sheath, and the blade digs into Uriel’s hand… which he doesn’t react to at all*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael hauls themself into a wheelchair*

To be fair I am really easy to kill right now-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yeah, I know. I also know he’d try to poke you with the sword Just Because. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Orion I’m gonna be a bad influence. Do it. Poke me with the sharp.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion goes to take the sword back and fails miserably*

[angels-maybe]

Here.

*Azrael offers out their cane*

Not as fun as the sword but you can still poke me?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at Azrael, but doesn’t take it when Uriel shakes his head*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay. Y’know I made this cane with tools I borrowed from you? Isn’t that fun?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares blankly at Azrael*

⛉borrowed or stole, because my tools went missing so many times. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I gave them back, you said if I didn’t you’d tear all my tendons.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel laughs under his breath*

⛉Ah, I got reset while you had them, I came back and was so confused. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah I remember.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Your husband was such a suck-up to father, it was insane- I’d look at him funny and he’d immediately run to Him and start whining⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah makes sense. I’m so glad he’s dead honestly.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods*

⛉Honestly, I’m a little shocked Father never asked me to kill him while you were missing. He was pathetic. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

He was…actually I don’t remember most of what he was like. Mean. He was mean.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion makes a disbelieving noise*

⛉Oh yeah, absolutely. I just saw that and also saw the parts where he was begging Father to have a go at one of His other children while staring at me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I’m sorry I couldn’t get you out.

¢You were a child Azrael. That responsibility was mine and my failure does not fall on you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It falls on neither of you. Az, you hadn’t been created yet when it all started for me, and Father was… particularly attentive when it came to allowing others to get close enough to threaten him through me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azre wipes at their eyes harshly*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel offers them a handkerchief*

[angels-maybe]

*They take it and just hold it.*

¢My son, come.¢

*Micte wraps Azre in her sweater and kisses their head*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion looks awkward*

⛉Fathers not here to reset you, kid, take a minute. ⛉

*Orion looks at Uriel and nods slowly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know that you are very brave, Orion. If you stop being brave for a bit here, no one will be mad at you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at Micte blankly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know. He is not here, though. In this time, he is dead. Do you know what that means?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He hesitates before shaking his head.*

[angels-maybe]

¢Have you ever seen someone be very hurt and then never wake up?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Like the child? 𒐸

*Uriel’s mouth becomes a thin line*

[angels-maybe]

¢Will the child ever wake up? If the answer to that is no, then yes, like the child¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods*

⛉Reason one of two hundred why Barachiel hates me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Capybara hates you??

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yes. That one was Sandalphon’s. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael nods*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Ve kept track. ⛉

*Uriel rolls his shoulders*

⛉I was nine. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I am sorry.

[≨Cold≩]

*Azre shifts closer to Orion*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Don’t be, I was unconscious for that one. ⛉

*Orion glares at Azre*

[angels-maybe]

If you’re cold you can come here kiddo-

[≨I want big brother≩]

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Stop using bad words. 𒐸

*Uriel sighs through his nose*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre tilts their head*

Which words are the bad ones?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Brother. ⛉

*Orion nods*

[angels-maybe]

Ah.

*Azre makes grabby hands at Orion*

¢What are you, a toddler?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion goes to hit Azre, but Uriel pulls him back by the collar of his shirt*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre just keeps making grabby hands*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion manages to get his sword from Uriel, and slices it through the air at Azre*

[angels-maybe]

*They make zero effort to dodge, but Azrael pulls them back.*

Could I ask that any sharps be aimed at me instead?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion freezes*

[angels-maybe]

Re is small, I don’t want them to get poked is all. You’re allowed to poke me, or the man made of bones.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stays completely still, and Uriel takes the sword back*

⛉Better rule is no sharp sword around anyone who is younger than you, Orion. You have the training one? ⛉

*Orion nods stiffly, pulling a sword out that looks no less impressive, but isn’t as sharp*

[totecs-throne]

[You have 1 new message]

Reg: Hey, weird question, you seen Cam or Uri in the past couple days?

( @tuath-de-danann-rp )

Xipe: I have not seen Cam, I had an interaction with Uriel a bit ago though I do not know his current whereabouts

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

(Lag reset 5)

*Camiel doesn’t move, and Brigid keeps a close eye on her*

[angels-maybe]

*After a few minutes, Azrael sticks their head in the door and just stares at M.*

“Do you need me out there?”

*When they just continue to stare, M sighs, gets Laila tucked in, and follows them out*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel goes to follow but Fiona shakes her head and he sighs*

[angels-maybe]

*A bit later they both come back in, Azrael with a split lip and M with at least five visibly broken bones*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel frowns*

[angels-maybe]

He’s fine.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel stands and walks over to Azrael, staring at their split lip in concern*

[angels-maybe]

*They huff. It looks like a shard of glass or bone went through their face*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel looks furious, turning to M*

[angels-maybe]

“They did that to themself. And then continued to beat me up.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He stalks closer to M, halo spinning until it’s a blur that’s throwing off sparks*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael blinks, then moves to be between M and Uriel.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel stops in his tracks, staring at M*

[angels-maybe]

My Dad. Off limits.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉They hurt you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Off. Limits.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He doesn’t move closer but also doesn’t back off*

[angels-maybe]

“It’s alright bud-“

*M puts a hand on Azrael’s shoulder and they turn to look at him for a second, then they shake her head*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel mumbles something that makes Uriel’s halo stop in place, and he walks over to her with exactly zero hint of anger left*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael relaxes when Uriel is out of reach of M*

“See it’s fine.”

…okay.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel holds Uriel’s hand tight enough for a crack to be heard, but he doesn’t flinch, staying close to her*

[angels-maybe]

*M Just gets Azrael patched up, clicking his tongue*

“If you’re gonna eat bones don’t start at the sharp edges, kiddo.”

I’m fine Dad

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*After a few minutes, and a whispered reassurance from Uriel, Camiel lets him go, and he sits back down on the chair next to her*

[angels-maybe]

“No tienes que protegerme, Az”

¿Y si te hace daño?

“Me curaré”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Camiel frowns*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael wraps around M, who holds them close*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It’s alright, sunshine. ⛉

*Camiel shakes her head*

[angels-maybe]

“What is it?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It’s nothing, Cam just got annoyed. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

“Well then it’s not nothing.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel clenches his jaw*

[angels-maybe]

“I can’t do things better if I don’t know what’s bothering Cam.”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It isn’t anything that requires change. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

“…Camiel, what bothered you?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*She shrinks into herself*

[angels-maybe]

*M goes to say something, but Lavina and Azre appear.*

“Some dude who looks like a smaller Uriel is trying to kidnap Re. Assistance please.”

Oh-shit-

*Azrael pulls away from M and instantly takes Azre into their arms*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*The younger Uriel also appears, and Present Uriel grimaces*

⛉Orion, status? ⛉

*Orion freezes, staring at Uriel with wide eyes, which are barely visible behind the helmet*

𒐸…Father—𒐸

⛉Status, not mission report. ⛉

𒐸…Injured. Infected.𒐸

*Uriel nods*

[angels-maybe]

“You are injured where, Orion?”

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸My throat. 𒐸

*Uriel shakes his head*

[angels-maybe]

*M looks to Uriel*

Hey there, what’re you doing? Looking for Re?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Father sent me to find and retrieve them. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

That makes sense. I’m Azrael, just older.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am aware. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

I can’t give you Re just yet, I’m sorry. I could come with you and explain to father?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Negative. 𒐸

*Orion takes a step back from Azrael*

[angels-maybe]

Alright. Would you like to stay until I can give you Re, then?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods before Orion can answer*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay, how about I get you all set up then? I need to get Re set up too so may as well do it all at once yeah?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I do not require anything. 𒐸

⛉he can’t eat, drink, be healed or sit down. Father will find out if any of that happened and it’s not worth it. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Understood. Well how about you come help me out anyways Orion?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods once, walking towards Azrael stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre waves as Azrael starts out of the wing.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion follows Azrael, in reach the entire time, and not reacting to Azre’s wave*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael just heads into more of a craft area*

[≨What now?≩]

I’ve got posters to make.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion doesn’t react*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael pulls out a giant bin of paper flowers and some poster boards.*

I have to put all these flowers on these thick papers.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Confused stare*

[angels-maybe]

So we gotta take this-which is glue-and put it on our paper flowers and then use it to stick them to the paper like this.

*Azrael demonstrates gluing the flowers down*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion watches*

[angels-maybe]

Do you think you can help with that? Maybe just giving me the flowers or something?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, walking closer and handing Azrael a handful of the paper flowers*

[angels-maybe]

Thank you.

*They start gluing and Azre watches*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Every time Azrael gets to three flowers left, Orion passes them more*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael thanks him every time.*

These are for the fair next week.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*completely blank stare*

[angels-maybe]

So my kids are bringing horses to this place called the fair and we have to decorate for it.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Nod*

[angels-maybe]

I can show you the horses?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*no reaction*

[angels-maybe]

*They pull up a picture of a horse*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He balks, backing away from Azrael*

[angels-maybe]

Oh-okay it’s gone.

*They put the phone away and hold up their hands in surrender*

No more horse.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion flinches, tripping over his wing as he backs away and falling to the floor*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t move any closer, just crouching down.*

It’s all gone, I didn’t know it was a scary.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸 I’m sorry father- I-𒐸

*Orion’s voice sounds strangled, even more hoarse than before*

[angels-maybe]

It’s okay. Orion, I need you to take a deep breath.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He closes his mouth, clenching his jaw*

[angels-maybe]

Bring air in like you’re about to blow out a candle. And then pretend you are blowing out that candle.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He takes sharp breaths exclusively through his nose*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay, you’re doing good. Is it okay if I’m here or do you want me away?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He stares at Azrael like with eyes that look completely numb*

[angels-maybe]

How about we can hold up one or two fingers. If it’s okay with me here just one, if not two.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He holds up one finger*

[angels-maybe]

Alright, if me being here is okay I’ll stay in the room. I’m not gonna come any closer unless you want though, okay?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Blank stare*

[angels-maybe]

*They just nod and go back to gluing flowers.*

[≨Do you want to explore with me?≩]

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stands up, going back to handing Azrael flowers periodically*

[angels-maybe]

Re wants to know if you’ll explore with them. It’d allowed as long as you stay in the building.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion doesn’t respond*

[angels-maybe]

If you leave the building I have to come with you because safety.

[≨I want to explore.≩]

Yeah I know Re, you can explore if you promise to stay inside unless I’m with you.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸What do you request I do? 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

Uh…could you go with Re? If anything happens or there’s any sort of concern or threat I want you to shout my name, I will hear.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, moving the rest of the flowers to be within easier reach for Azrael before walking over to Azre*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre smiles and starts down a random hall*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion follows closely, one hand on his sword the entire time*

[angels-maybe]

*They don’t touch anything, just look at everything*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸You shouldn’t be smiling, you know. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

*They tilt their head.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸When father finds out, you’ll be punished. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Punished for what?¢

*Micte rounds the corner, wiping traces of blood from her skin.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion bows to her before answering*

𒐸Smiling. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢And who will punish you two for that?¢

*She waves a hand for him to rise.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He does so*

𒐸Father. Or Lord Pahaliah. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

*She looks between the two before walking over*

¢Are you going to be hurt or scared if I touch you, Orion? If so, answer honestly.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…yes..? 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I will not touch you then.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at her*

[angels-maybe]

[≨It’s so big in here!≩]

¢Yes, it is very large in here.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods politely*

[angels-maybe]

¢Orion, what is your task currently?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Father requires I return with Azrael. The older Azrael requires I not return Azrael yet, and that I am to protect them and alert the older Azrael if anything of concern or danger occurs. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Alright. Status report?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Injured. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Severity of the injury?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am unable to disclose. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Do you remember me?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…You are Micte of Mictlan. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Yes, that is a very good memory you have¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares blankly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Is your father going to be bothered that you are taking so long?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…Affirmative. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I have taken a liking to you. I will handle it.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸That is not necessary. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢I like you. I will assist you with this dilemma. If there is a reason for me to not give this assistance, you need to tell me.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸…Understood. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Is there a reason I should not assist you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Yes. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢What is the reason?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I am unable to disclose. 𒐸

*Uriel wanders out of the infirmary and over to them*

⛉He’s scared of dying, and if he tells you anything or if you intervene, Father will assume he told you, and he will be torn apart on an atomic level and put back together. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Micte looks at Uriel, then at Orion, and kneels down.*

¢I will not cause Him to reset you. If that means not assisting you currently, that is okay.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know I have asked already. If I touch specifically your head, will it hurt or scare you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Yes. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢Understood.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉is there a reason you want to touch him? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Yes. I know from experience that He will not touch what I claim.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉He claimed him first. It wouldn’t last after he leaves this time and your realm. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢There are things I can do. I have done so for Raziel, and it has worked.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Well father didn’t exactly rape Raziel on a regular basis. It is different for this. ⛉

*Orion swallows thickly*

[angels-maybe]

¢Would Azrael be a better example, then?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Probably. But there’s a difference in how things were handled between me and Azrael. It’s safer for him to go back without an extra claim. Safer for Azre too. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Hm. Orion, if I give you a task will you remember it?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸I will try. 𒐸

[angels-maybe]

¢That is all I can ask of you. If you ever see the opportunity, bring the small ones here to me. The me from your time. And request sanctuary. She will grant it. And if you manage this, your father will not be able to bring harm to them or you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, but Uriel sighs*

⛉He’ll remember the idea of asking for sanctuary for the kids, but not you specifically. Father tried to hurt Reg, and I did what I could manage.⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Come here, Uriel.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel walks closer*

[angels-maybe]

*She stands.*

¢I am proud of you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉…thank you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Has my idiot husband been kind to you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉He has done more than I expected in the way of helping us. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Good. Who hurt you?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yvonne… she was a friend of my Father’s, so you might have met her? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Hm. Do you want her heart? Or her head?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉I want exactly nothing with her DNA on it. Brigid — the woman I was with before when I was talking to present Azrael? — is taking care of that. Her parents have Yvonne now, so it shouldn’t be difficult for you to kill her so long as you can be polite for two sentences.⛉

[angels-maybe]

*She nods.*

¢Whatever you wish for is yours.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉I just want her dead, you can collaborate with the Dagda all you like, I don’t want to hear about it, I don’t want to see any of it. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Understood.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods. Orion looks numb*

⛉Father won’t mind, kid, he’s too dead for that. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Mother, do me a favor please?

*Azrael just…appears*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel tenses*

[angels-maybe]

Consent, please. I beg of you.

¢Why would I need that¢

Because Uriel is capable of giving it unlike most of the small children you claim?

¢Oh. Adult. Right. Uriel can I claim you as my child?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Nope. Please take the claim off. It itches. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*She nods and it dissipates.*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel takes a deep breath*

[angels-maybe]

¢Apologies. I am not…good. At this, and in general.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Understood. My halo’s only just stopped being messed with, though, so I… don’t want another person to have control over me. Ever again, but especially now.⛉

[angels-maybe]

¢Please feel free to tell me when I am bothering you. Or, alternatively, Azrael likes to just start crying until I figure out where I went wrong¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel huffs a laugh, and Orion looks mortified*

⛉Noted, thank you. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Nod*

¢I make attempts. They usually fail. Sorry in advance¢

Ori, Re wants me to tell you that Uriel here acts like that because he’s allowed to now

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Do not shorten my name. 𒐸

*Uriel nods to Micte, then glares at Orion*

⛉Mind your manners. ⛉

𒐸So what? You being ‘allowed’ to do that’s because you’re an old cr-𒐸

*Uriel stares Orion down and Orion takes a sharp breath, looking away from Uriel*

[angels-maybe]

Hey, it’s alright. I won’t shorten your name anymore Orion. I’m sorry.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉If you’re going to, use Ryan, Fiona and Dahlia came up with that one when I was about that age. ⛉

*Orion nods stiffly*

[angels-maybe]

Alright. Just to confirm, Orion or Ryan are acceptable?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods, not looking at anyone*

⛉Or Uriel, but that gets confusing… and it’s a can of worms you don’t want to open right now. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah okay.

¢I am going to take this.¢

*Micte steals Azrael’s hair clip and they dramatically collapse*

Mother whyyyyyy-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Because you’re not worthy. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azre joins in and fake sobs, shaking Micte*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel watches in amusement while Orion grips his sword*

[angels-maybe]

*Micte just scoops Azre up and boops their nose*

¢Mine¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion’s wings twitch*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre smiles a little, but squirms and immediately gets set down*

[≨I like to walk.≩]

Yep, speaking of walking I can’t get up-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Do you want help? ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Nope.

*They just lay there for a moment*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods. Orion stares at Azrael completely apathetically*

[angels-maybe]

¢What is wrong?¢

I’m waiting to regain feeling in my lower body.

¢Would you like your chair?¢

…fine

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel takes one look at Orion and sighs*

⛉Give me your sword. ⛉

*Orion hands it over without the sheath, and the blade digs into Uriel’s hand… which he doesn’t react to at all*

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael hauls themself into a wheelchair*

To be fair I am really easy to kill right now-

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yeah, I know. I also know he’d try to poke you with the sword Just Because. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Orion I’m gonna be a bad influence. Do it. Poke me with the sharp.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion goes to take the sword back and fails miserably*

[angels-maybe]

Here.

*Azrael offers out their cane*

Not as fun as the sword but you can still poke me?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at Azrael, but doesn’t take it when Uriel shakes his head*

[angels-maybe]

Mkay. Y’know I made this cane with tools I borrowed from you? Isn’t that fun?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares blankly at Azrael*

⛉borrowed or stole, because my tools went missing so many times. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I gave them back, you said if I didn’t you’d tear all my tendons.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel laughs under his breath*

⛉Ah, I got reset while you had them, I came back and was so confused. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah I remember.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Your husband was such a suck-up to father, it was insane- I’d look at him funny and he’d immediately run to Him and start whining⛉

[angels-maybe]

Yeah makes sense. I’m so glad he’s dead honestly.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel nods*

⛉Honestly, I’m a little shocked Father never asked me to kill him while you were missing. He was pathetic. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

He was…actually I don’t remember most of what he was like. Mean. He was mean.

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion makes a disbelieving noise*

⛉Oh yeah, absolutely. I just saw that and also saw the parts where he was begging Father to have a go at one of His other children while staring at me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I’m sorry I couldn’t get you out.

¢You were a child Azrael. That responsibility was mine and my failure does not fall on you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉It falls on neither of you. Az, you hadn’t been created yet when it all started for me, and Father was… particularly attentive when it came to allowing others to get close enough to threaten him through me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azre wipes at their eyes harshly*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Uriel offers them a handkerchief*

[angels-maybe]

*They take it and just hold it.*

¢My son, come.¢

*Micte wraps Azre in her sweater and kisses their head*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion looks awkward*

⛉Fathers not here to reset you, kid, take a minute. ⛉

*Orion looks at Uriel and nods slowly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know that you are very brave, Orion. If you stop being brave for a bit here, no one will be mad at you.¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion stares at Micte blankly*

[angels-maybe]

¢I know. He is not here, though. In this time, he is dead. Do you know what that means?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*He hesitates before shaking his head.*

[angels-maybe]

¢Have you ever seen someone be very hurt and then never wake up?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Like the child? 𒐸

*Uriel’s mouth becomes a thin line*

[angels-maybe]

¢Will the child ever wake up? If the answer to that is no, then yes, like the child¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion nods*

⛉Reason one of two hundred why Barachiel hates me. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

Capybara hates you??

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Yes. That one was Sandalphon’s. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

*Azrael nods*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Ve kept track. ⛉

*Uriel rolls his shoulders*

⛉I was nine. ⛉

[angels-maybe]

I am sorry.

[≨Cold≩]

*Azre shifts closer to Orion*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Don’t be, I was unconscious for that one. ⛉

*Orion glares at Azre*

[angels-maybe]

If you’re cold you can come here kiddo-

[≨I want big brother≩]

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

𒐸Stop using bad words. 𒐸

*Uriel sighs through his nose*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre tilts their head*

Which words are the bad ones?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

⛉Brother. ⛉

*Orion nods*

[angels-maybe]

Ah.

*Azre makes grabby hands at Orion*

¢What are you, a toddler?¢

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion goes to hit Azre, but Uriel pulls him back by the collar of his shirt*

[angels-maybe]

*Azre just keeps making grabby hands*

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion manages to get his sword from Uriel, and slices it through the air at Azre*

[angels-maybe]

*They make zero effort to dodge, but Azrael pulls them back.*

Could I ask that any sharps be aimed at me instead?

[tuath-de-danann-rp]

*Orion freezes*