The Nexus

[Picking Up The Pieces]

Cass mirrors Fayyaad, bowing politely to the succubus before following him indoors.

[Picking Up The Pieces] "It's more natural that we stick together," says Cass, surveying the damage with interest. "As displaced itinerants, we would to want to stick together for safety and comfort. Refugees are rarely willing to be separated. Splitting up telegraphs far too much co...

[Fayyaad's place] Fayyaad's surprised expression turns into a jovial grin. "Well, well, well. The commander of Vigil? As ever, I can't fault your taste. His body was sculpted by a god." He makes an exaggerated flourish. "I see how it would be complicated, but I'm still impressed you ...

[Picking up the Pieces]

Cass nods slightly, pale eyes wandering over the surroundings with a distracted air.
"Lead on."

[Picking up the Pieces] Accompanying him on this job is Cass, who is conservatively dressed in a well-fitted two-piece robe, along with a light outer coat and scarf. While he doesn't have the horns and tail like Fayyaad, there's something of the demonic in the way his silver eyes seem to glow whene...

[Fayyaad's place] Cass gives Fayyaad a blank look for a moment, before realization starts to hit him and he blushes slightly. "Well... Perhaps it was hasty of me to say so. Things are... complicated," says Cass, blushing slightly deeper from the obviousness of his backpedalling. "Com...

[Fayyaad's Place] "I don't know, and that's what makes me spin round and round." Fayyaad makes a rather dramatic gesture with his free hand. "I do like her, obviously. She's open-minded, witty, bold... she doesn't judge. But love? That's a big word, isn't it?" [Fayyaad's Place] ...

[Fayyaad's Place] Fayyaad takes his glass and swirls the wine within thoughtfully. "Yes. Her main operation there was infiltrating a certain aspiring supervillain... Raven Ebondark. And... to make a long story short, Raven fought a superheroine and detonated her own lair. While Rose was there....

[Fayyaad's Place] Cass looks thoughtful as he pops open the wine bottle and pours out two glasses, bringing them over to Fayyaad. "We have not. But I do know of her. She's working in Skyside right now, isn't she?" Cass takes a sip, observing Fayyaad with a careful eye. Cass, of course, ha...

[Fayyaad's Place] "Cassandra. Thank you for coming." Fayyaad smiles despite his troubled mood. "And your taste in wine remains exquisite." [Fayyaad's Place] "It sounded like it might be needed," says Cass, immediately heading into Fayyaad's kitchen to grab a pair of wi...

[Fayyaad's Place] Fayyaad is at home, sitting at his kitchen table and looking uncharacteristically downcast and uncertain. He's looking at the door, obviously expecting someone. [Fayyaad's Place] Thankfully, it's not long before he gets a knock on the door. It's Cass, of course, and, having picked...

It's that month of the year again, when the veil between this world and the next thins, spirits begin to cross between, and things start to get a little... spooky. Of course, there's no shortage of Spooktober parties to be found at this time of year. Whether it's because of a desire to celebrate lif...

[Children and Swords]

"Not yet..." says Lucien, somewhat sheepishly. "But I've watched Wenomir and my sibling and my brother all use swords, I'm ready to learn!"

He looks positively excited to be able to participate in the lesson, and bounds off to change.

[A Mouseterious Occurence] "Works for me," says Wren, smirking a little as Cass makes some resigned seeming mouse noises. "Don't worry little mousey, I'll take good care of you. And it shouldn't be for long, I'm sure we'll get you back in no time." [A Very Vigil Thanksmas] "...

[Courtyard - Mages] "Neither did any of my children and they turned out more than alright." Cessie remarks even if they were hardly grown yet. "So I wouldn't worry too much about that aspect. But that said, I can't imagine Wenomir being anything but a positive influence on him. Despi...

[A Mouseterious Occurrence] "I'd be happy for her to live at my place for a bit. Or Cass could stay with you, and I'll visit to feed the cat and the lizards." [A Very Vigil Thanksmas] Wren gives Wenomir a reassuring smile. "Don't worry yourself too much about it. Cass is Geneviève's ...

[Children and Swords]

"What? But why? Swords are so cool though!"

[Courtyard - Mages] "Wenomir is a man of surprises." Cessie agrees and takes a glance at Wenomir as she spots him in the distance talking to Hoshiki. "There was a time when the people we fought underestimated him constantly but now I'm pretty sure he's about to get his own fanclub on...

[Mousey Milkers] "No you're okay!" Sally nearly chirps, still in apparently very good humor! "You did great~" She beams him a smile that warms the room slightly. It's joyful, genuine, and just simply happy. "You got your friend out very quickly! Good stuff!" And with o...

[Courtyard - Mages] "Cassandra." Cessie remarks and Cass would be excused for thinking this was a question. Since the sorceress wasn't completely sure how to address them. The name KR came to mind but she couldn't really picture the person before them as having anything to do with the mem...

[Mousey Milkers] Well, fortunately for all involved, it's not too long before Wren locates the rascally little rodent, snatching it up and withdrawing his hand with exceeding haste, trying not to think too much about what just happened, or any sensations he may or may not have experienced during......

[Courtyard - Mages] Soju cocktail in hand, Cass scans the party, quickly finding again the sight of Vigil's other commander, presently unaccompanied. Well, a good time as any to make her courtesies. Taking a healthy gulp of her cocktail for fortitude, Cass cautiously approaches the other mage, bowi...

[Children and Swords]

Lucien nods, his focused expression indicating that he's already eager to watch the lesson. Wenomir may get the impression that of these two, Lucien is much less likely to be the problem student. But then, that's maybe not the highest bar to clear.

[A Mouseterious Occurrence] "I'll make the appointment tomorrow, then." [A Very Vigil Thanksmas] "I'm looking forward to seeing what you and Cass have whipped up," says Wren, smiling. "I must admit, I never took you for much of a host. I'm ready to be surprised."

[Courtyard] Wenomir Wenomir's eyes drift towards Cass' legs, as they were intended to. Now there's a sight that will keep his mood better throughout this evening. As he has to make nice with people he'd rather drop down a well, at least he'll have this beauty by his side. "If this was a funera...

[Courtyard] Commander Wenomir is, of course, in the centre of it all. He'd really rather not be, but he doesn't have a choice. The valiant swordmaster is wearing his Vigil crest surcoat over a long tunic rather than armor. He also has a stylish asymmetric cape that covers his left side while leavin...

[Courtyard] It’s the evening of the spring equinox, and Vigil is hosting their New Year’s fundraiser. The base had been a hive of activity the week leading up to the equinox, particularly in the main Academy courtyard, where the grounds staff had been erecting a number of large, open-air pavilions ...

[A Mouseterious Occurrence] "There's an apothecary who moved into town recently. She knows some magic, but I don't know if she'd be able to help with a powerful curse like this," Wren muses. "We might be better off starting with Astrana, of Merc. She's an experienced curse-breaker. A...

"-her giant milkers?" Dena helpfully finishes as Wren had done such an amazing job setting that up. Then she snaps that photo of Wren apologetically holding out a hand to Sally as she was struggling with the mousy invader. She spends a moment to stare at it. Could you actually see the mou...

[Children and Swords] Wenomir puts his hand on Lucien's shoulder in a comforting gesture. Cora is, of course, being her usual self. "This is Lucien, my partner's younger brother. He's interested in my swordsmanship, so I invited him to take a look at our lesson today. See if he likes it. Why d...