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Post by kumainpink on Aug 3, 2012 7:11:21 GMT -5
Octavius's eyes narrowed. He was rather shocked by her lack of concern over legal matters, though her desire to paint Maxwell in a positive light was inspired. Her knowledge of Heliopaths was rather unusual, though. What the hell was up with this girl?
"He hasn't taken the Heliopath's magic yet, though we do have one confined in Ivory House's lowest dungeon. The Fire Acceptance Ritual merely allows his body to absorb Fire Magic." he explained this in more detail, so there would be no confusion. "The one involving the actual creature is going to be worse, and we're going to have to be there."
He paused for a moment, trying to think of the best way to answer the question she had asked. For now, he decided upon just giving her the truth, though he would try to make it sound better than it was. "Maxwell's biggest concern right now are the Dementors that live on a secluded island way down toward the South Pole. He sees their potential for violence against humanity to be the worst threat possible. So, we've been working on a way to destroy them." he sighed wistfully. "Unfortunately, the Ministry is dragging its feet when it comes to dealing with them, so Maxwell wants to take it into his own hands."
He paused, subtly testing Alice's knowledge. If she knew as much as he thought she did, then Alice's reason for being included made much more sense.
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Post by G. Novella on Aug 3, 2012 7:22:53 GMT -5
Immediately Alice understood. Of course Maxwell would want to destroy the worst threat. He was so brave. She couldn't help but nod along to Octavius's words. She immediately saw the plan.
"He's going to absorb the Heliopath fire to use against the Dementors then?" she mused. "That makes sense, it's one of the best methods to destroy and subdue Dementors and Inferi. Is he taking the fire from the veins or the heart? The heart would be best."
As she continued, she began muttering to herself, "But the burns will be twice as bd, I'll need to arrange for blood replenishers and mum's salve."
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Post by kumainpink on Aug 3, 2012 7:31:58 GMT -5
With great difficulty, Octavius stopped himself from grinning. So, that was Maxwell's purpose this whole time? Well, why hadn't he told them? "Knowing him, he'll chose the heart. This won't be the only one, either. He has plans that - if acted upon correctly - will remove the threat of magical creatures for good. That is his goal in life, and we support it completely."
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Post by G. Novella on Aug 3, 2012 7:40:24 GMT -5
Veronica watched Alice. The girl hesitated. She wasn't sure about her standing.
"Maxwell doesn't need people in his life who don't support him," said Veronica, "Which would be a shame since his goal is what unites all of us. Those things destroy homes, destroy families."
She saw Alice flinch, as though the words meant something to her. As though she knew what they were saying.
"I want to support him," she said softly, "But I vowed not to hurt anyone, but if Maxwell needs me to... I don't know."
She looked miserable. Veronica found herself questioning it. Was the girl supporting Maxwell, or was there something else there as well?
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Post by kumainpink on Aug 3, 2012 7:53:29 GMT -5
"You don't have to attack anyone or anything actively. Not if you don't want to." Cassalina assured Alice in what she hoped was a comforting tone. "Maxwell would never want to destroy your free will." She placed a hand on her shoulder. "But Alice, you must understand, we don't do this out of pure spite. We're not heartless, cruel people. Up until now, you've seen Maxwell as a beacon of hope, a positive, heroic person who sacrifices everything. And that is the truth."
She nodded to Octavius. "Magical creatures are reckless and uncaring about humanity as a whole. They endanger us constantly, and make it harder for us to thrive. It is for the sake of the future generations that we fight. And Maxwell was the one who started it all. He's sacrificed everything to create a safer world." She removed her hand. Her tone became harder, as she tried to stop her sadness at the next idea from showing. "Of course, if you choose to leave us, you may. We won't force you to work with us. But the moment you decide to leave, we will be forced to wipe your memories of us clean."
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Post by G. Novella on Aug 3, 2012 8:00:46 GMT -5
Alice let Cassalina's words soak in. She couldn't help but find herself seeing the old, burning house. Remembering the way she'd been harrassed by the debt collectors. Her parents had been at fault, but the creatures destroyed her, right? Then Cassalina's last sentence horrified her. After everything, she didn't want to leave now!
"I-I-
She stammered, uncertainly at first, until the image of Maxwell rescuing her surfaced, and Cassalina taking her shopping and offering her the stick as a sign of belonging.
"I want to help," she said firmly, looking Cassalina in the eye. "I don't know what use I'll be, but I want to help all of you, if you'll let me."
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Post by kumainpink on Aug 3, 2012 8:06:09 GMT -5
Octavius couldn't stop himself from smiling this time. Cassie really did have a way with words. "Then just do what you are doing now. From what I can tell, you seem to have very good healing skills. As long as you remain by him and help, you're doing your fair share. We don't expect you to pick up your wand and fight." He met her gaze. "We are Maxwell's shield and protection - he does the hard work of facing the world's troubles, while we protect and support him. He does the hard part, we just clean up the mess."
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Post by G. Novella on Aug 3, 2012 8:18:39 GMT -5
"I can do that," said the girl with a fierce nod
Veronica's mind was already at work however. Just what did the girl know and not know? Was that how she'd gotten Maxwell's attention?
"Octavius, I just remembered I need to get something from my office today," said Veronica, "And Cassie has some wolfsbane to make for the moron wolf. Why don't I accompany you to work?"
She needed to discuss the new revelations with Octavius immediately. She'd tell Cassalina tonight before bed.
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Post by kumainpink on Aug 3, 2012 8:22:03 GMT -5
Octavius nodded. He figured that Veronica had something important to discuss with him. "Alright."
Cassalina looked slightly disappointed, but she smiled at them in the end. "Have a good day, you two."
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Post by Nahara46 on Aug 3, 2012 8:45:29 GMT -5
Odin was getting impatient. Three weeks! The full moon was drawing near, after all it came every four weeks. He had to have the potion soon, so he decided to take matters into his own hands. The werewolf would visit of his own accord. It took a bit, to figure out where she lived. Thankfully, being the heir of the Gosworth family had it's perks and he had few connections from within the potion community. Before the wizardry world had began it's war against magical creatures, he'd gotten his wolfsbane from elsewhere. Now that 'elsewhere' refused to help, but he was able to get information.
Now he was outside Cassalina's household and he knocked three times.
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Post by kumainpink on Aug 3, 2012 8:48:41 GMT -5
Cassalina heard the knock at the door. "I'll get it." she said to Alice. She went to the door and opened it. And to her immense displeasure, there was Odin. "What are you doing here?" she asked coolly. "
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Post by G. Novella on Aug 3, 2012 8:49:19 GMT -5
Cassalina had gotten her notebook after the chaotic breakfast to work on some Serum. Alice sat in the living room, reading as much information as she could on healing. She couldn't be a lack of help after her declaration. That's when she heard the knock.
Alice nodded to Ms, Cassie who said she was getting the door, and continued to read. Then when Cassalina hadn't returned, she stood up to go find her.
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Post by Nahara46 on Aug 5, 2012 22:14:58 GMT -5
When Cassalina opened the door, Odin made sure to straighten up and stand at his full height, while glaring down at the women. "The full moon is within the next week, So I came to make sure that the potion is coming along."
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Post by kumainpink on Aug 5, 2012 22:20:56 GMT -5
Cassalina glared at the werewolf. How dare he come here and make demands of her! Their deal was to meet at the address she would give him tomorrow! Crossing her arms, she said coldly, "It will take one more day. If it doesn't finish brewing without interruption, it will not be strong enough. Patience is a virtue, and you would do well to keep that in mind." She would not put up with any attitude today, especially not from a half-human beast.
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Post by G. Novella on Aug 5, 2012 22:23:33 GMT -5
Alice heard Cassalina talking. She sounded angry, which made Alice frown. Who was at the dooe making Cassalina angry? They were talking about some kind of potion.
"Who's there, Ms. Cassie?" she called out as she turned to corner to reach the door.
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Post by Nahara46 on Aug 5, 2012 22:26:32 GMT -5
"As is punctuality," Odin promptly replied, "I... apologize for my abrupt arrival, I merely wanted to make sure that the potion was coming along." He didn't look particularly sorry, but he at least had the civil politeness that he was raised to have.
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Post by kumainpink on Aug 5, 2012 22:26:34 GMT -5
Cassalina turned to face Alice for a moment, while still keeping the door barred. "It's the man we met in the cemetery. Don't worry, he'll be leaving soon." She turned back to him, eyes narrowed. If Odin so much as harmed a single hair on her head, Cassalina would find her own ways to make him suffer. Perhaps a silvery potion would be best...
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Post by G. Novella on Aug 5, 2012 22:30:03 GMT -5
Alice peeked out behind Cassalina to see the intimidating man from the cemetary. She looked up at him with big, worried eyes. He was a werewolf after all. Maybe he had injured himself in a battle for control with the wolf during a phase of temper?
"Is everything okay?" she asked softly, unsure whom the question was directed at.
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Post by Nahara46 on Aug 5, 2012 22:34:47 GMT -5
Odin eyed the young women with contempt. She reminded him to much of his own mother- even her question was reminiscent of Rachel. If there was one thing Odin hated, it was a reminder of the only person he had loved- and the same person he had failed to protect. From his own father no less. He didn't have a reply, so he did not say a word. His eyes said all his distaste for the girl.
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Post by kumainpink on Aug 5, 2012 22:37:14 GMT -5
"Everything is fine." Cassalina replied, her tone darker than she wanted it to be. She grasped her wand, ready to defend Alice at any time. "You've got your information, Odin. Kindly leave and forget my address."
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Post by Nahara46 on Aug 5, 2012 22:40:10 GMT -5
The werewolf nodded, tearing his eyes away from his mother's image. "Thank you for your time." He replied curtly, in a cold tone. Odin turned around to briskly walk away and apparate at first chance.
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Post by G. Novella on Aug 5, 2012 22:40:59 GMT -5
Alice couldn't help but flinch at the dark glare she recieved from the man. Odin, it had been? She couldn't understand in the slightest what she'd done to upset him. She looked down at her shoes, trying to peace it together. Should she intervene? Maybe if she gave him some kins of help, he wouldn't hate her, right? She puzzled this over for a few minutes, thinking of how she could help as the two talked.
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Post by kumainpink on Aug 5, 2012 22:43:07 GMT -5
"You are welcome." she replied evenly. "Now if you excuse me, I have things I need to attend to." And with that, she closed the door gently, biting back the anger she so longed to express. Maxwell and Veronica would throw a fit if they knew Odin had tracked her down!
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Post by G. Novella on Aug 5, 2012 22:44:54 GMT -5
"Is there anyway I can help? Maybe if we work together he'd stop hounding you," offered Alice, still puzzled. "Did it seem to you that he hated me? I think he does, but for the life of me I can't remember if I've met him before."
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Post by kumainpink on Aug 5, 2012 22:48:07 GMT -5
Cassalina sighed, and calmed herself down. "Alice, he shouldn't have anything personal against you." she spoke softly, walking up to her. "From what I know, you've done nothing to him. He might be jealous that you are human. And as for what you can do to help? I'm not sure there is anything."
She gazed at Alice seriously, her expression grim. "And please, don't mess with his kind. You will get hurt in the end, or wind up doing something you'll regret. Just please, stay away from him."
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Post by G. Novella on Aug 5, 2012 22:54:05 GMT -5
Alice nodded at Cassalina's words, not really believing them. Nobody just hated you like that for being human, right? Maybe he knew her parents. She considered the man for a moment. Maybe she should tell him to rub mandrake juice with daffodil root on his body. It made transforming easier and less painful. Yes, that's what she'd do when she saw him next. She'd smile brightly and try and help.
"Is he gone, then?" she murmured, looking out the front window.
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Post by kumainpink on Aug 5, 2012 22:56:23 GMT -5
Cassalina looked out the window. "I don't see him." she muttered, hoping it stayed that way.
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Post by Nahara46 on Aug 5, 2012 23:22:13 GMT -5
While Eleazar had been at his apartment, reading a report an owl had flown threw the open window. He quickly recognized it as Daisy, his mother's owl. After opening the letter, he read it quickly. His mother had sent for a potion to be made for Rosemarie and she needed him to pick it up for her. Quickly, Eleazar got up and exited the apartment that was warded against apparation, and disappeared with a Pop!
Then he reappeared in front of the address enclosed in the letter. The house was large, and he felt small next to it. Shaking his head, Eleazar stood tall and went to knock on the door.
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Post by G. Novella on Aug 5, 2012 23:25:29 GMT -5
Once again, there was a knock on the door. Alice was reading in her room when she heard it. She should get t since Cassalina was asleep. LWhat if it was the werewolf Odin? Yet, she did say she wanted to help...
"I'll go check," she murmured with a nervous bright smile.
Then Alice rose, leaving her books to the table, and went to the door.
"Who is it?" she asked as she opened the door./color]
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Post by Nahara46 on Aug 5, 2012 23:30:30 GMT -5
After waiting only a few moments, Eleazar found himself facing a familiar face. He smiled broadly as he immediately gave her a hug, "Alice!" He greeted, "How have you been doing?"
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