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Post by Seven on Jan 22, 2013 14:43:47 GMT -5
Daemon paused as the Goddess stared him in the eyes, her words giving him reason to pause. Her words, giving him more than the moment's contemplation, but also bidding him out from his rigid formality into something a bit more malefically Daemon-esque. His hands stroked along his chin, thinking about this. It had been so long since he had the right to beat down another in a trial of strength and wits. A chance to test himself and flaunt his greatness. Something about this strange new world really had been calling to him. It called to his old self, when he--and the world--were new. Where he had fought his way to the top, where he had reason seduce and deceive in a struggle for power. In all the eons he had lived, that excitement began to slowly decay, desire changing as did living blood and flesh to dust. He had reached all that he could ever hope to accomplish in his world. He had his the ceiling.
But such was not true. His potential was literally limitless. Even that small setback of his somewhat weakened form now only added to that desire power-lust, so much more enticing than any other creature comfort like sex and companionship. Oh, he could do this. Oh, this was on.
It was for that reason that Daemon's face slowly split into a dark smirk, which in turn carried the most inexplicably ominous of tones, that oddly sent chills down at least two of the gods' backs. Daemon was a creature of evil, and though they did not consciously know that, they could feel it, especially as he slowly turned his sights away, his expression contemplative and musing. He was liking the thought of it more and more.
"It is a shame.... That you would endanger your sons in such a way as to set them against me," Daemon said, his arrogance shining through once more. His long nails traced down his jawline, before slowly flicking off his skin, and his eyes turned towards those foolish mortal gods who dared to cross him. He was smiling at them now... the way a cat would at a mouse. "I will gladly participate in this little competition then... but given the nature of the beast that this gladiatorial affair will be, you must not fault me.... if they die." He spoke so nonchalantly, as though nothing were more common and ordinary. In truth, death was. "After all, in the midst of battle and danger, we sometimes lose ourselves... don't we? There's no accounting for what may or may not happen when we are all swords and spears and offensive magicks."
Daemon's words did as he had intending, unnerving all those who heard his wispy tone of sadism. It would have been enough to cause any sane person to reconsider the affair, but with proud gods with much to lose if their reputation--and the belief they held--faltered, they attempted to brush it off as bluff.
"My son fears none of this nonsense!" Still, he turned to Isis. "But if we are to do this competition, it must be fair. This imposter and con-man who has disgraced all gods by deceiving his way into your family is currently leeching from your family's power given his connection to Nefertari, he is not? Before he goes to battle, his connection must be severed!"
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Post by Pan on Jan 22, 2013 14:58:57 GMT -5
Isis turned to look at the other god now at his world only to have Nef grab onto her. "Mother you can't. You know he needs the power for another reason." Isis turned back to look at her eldest child and then to her grandchild in her arms. Isis knew that both of the girls needed their fathers energy in order to live. Isis paused for a long moment and then ran her hand over Usha's head. "Nefertari don't worry his power will only be cut off for the fights. It will be restored when the fight is over. Your girls will be fine." Isis leaned down and gave Usha a kiss on the forehead. "I have no doubt that even with the power severed from you that Daemon will be able to best the others."
The other female goddess looked offended at Isis words and turned to her. "How dare you speak such things Isis. You put a lot of faith into this young man what if he loses." Isis turns her head sharing the same sadistic grin that Daemon wore. "Oh you truly have no idea what you all are getting your sons into." Nef recoiled from her mother now never having seen her wear this grin. It wasn't something that Isis did but it was something from her past. Before she was the mother goddess she was know as the war goddess. She turned back to the group of gods and claps her hands summing four servants. "Please show our guest to their room and prepare for their first sons to arrive as well." The servants bow to Isis and then turn to their god they where assigned to lead them out of the room. The moment the gods leave the room Isis walks back over to Daemon and gives him a wary look again. "I really hope you are all yo claim to be."
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Post by Seven on Jan 22, 2013 15:08:21 GMT -5
Daemon's expression didn't move from his face, though inwardly, there was the smallest feeling of uncertainty. As much as he wanted to squash that feeling like an insect, he knew he couldn't afford to do so much. Fear existed for a reason. Banishing his own uncertainty would arrogance of a foolish nature. Still, he did not need to show the others that. "I am, and more," was all he responded, before turning away himself.
He walked rather casually over to Nef, looking at her tired expression. Even in this situation--no, because of this situation--he couldn't help but tease. "So tell me Nef, how does it feel to be a prize to be won?" he asked, his tone playful of all things, as though he was simply laughing about this new mess they'd found themselves in.
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Post by Pan on Jan 22, 2013 15:20:39 GMT -5
Ank wasn't far behind him as he approached. Nef gave a worried look to him as she moved Usha to her hip. "Under any other situation I think I would feel flattered but right now I just feel like a peace of meat that some wild dogs are fighting over." She looks down to Ank and gives a little smile before looking back to Daemon. "How can you joke about this Daemon there may be a chance that you lose and if you do I'll have to go away... And the girls... Well I don't even want to think about that."
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Post by Seven on Jan 22, 2013 15:39:08 GMT -5
Daemon merely projected the utmost confidence through being calm and collected. "It'll be fine, Nefertari. No one is going to best me." He so couldn't resist teasing her once more. He didn't think of it, but it was an attempt to lighten her spirits. "Besides, I'm shocked. I thought you'd be jumping on the opportunity to be rid of me by now."
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Post by Pan on Jan 22, 2013 15:43:03 GMT -5
Nef gave a bit of a laugh now and bumped him with her hip because she was still holding Usha. "You know I secretly am." Daemon now felt the little hands of Ank pulling at him looking up at him. "Father!" Ank seemed bother by all of this and wasn't used to the noise or all those Gods. Nef looks down at Ank with a smile not knowing that he little girl was starting to stress out. "Looks like someone wants your attention Daemon."
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Post by Seven on Jan 22, 2013 16:11:06 GMT -5
Daemon scooped the tiny girl up into his arms. "<Don't worry Ank. Don't feel stressed over this. Even if the unthinkable happens, my daughter, and I somehow lose, I still have insurance. Don't forget that.>" He then looked back to Nef, smirking. "Oh, if that's the case, maybe I should just let a lucky guy sweep you up." He leaned forward, devilishly grinning. "But wouldn't that be a frightening prospect--I'd get to choose your new husband, more or less."
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Post by Pan on Jan 22, 2013 16:16:38 GMT -5
His words seemed the clam the little girl down but she still looked upset as she crossed her arm. "The thing they where thing about me and Usha was not pleasant to hear." Ank then leans into him wrapping her arms around his neck. Nef gave a little giggle at watching Ank but then her face changed to one of mock horror. "I think I will take my chances with being married to you then having you pick my next husband."
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Post by Seven on Jan 22, 2013 16:22:59 GMT -5
"That's what I thought," Daemon said, nodding to himself, though his hand brushed Ank's hair back. "In the meanwhile, are children are very unhappy about the way they were belittled by the other gods." He looked over at her. "Now how do we make it up to them?"
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Post by Pan on Jan 22, 2013 16:27:36 GMT -5
Nef looks at Usha in her arm. "Is that true Usha?" Usha nodes her head agreeing with her father. "Oh my little girls mommy is sorry that those half wit gods made you feel this way." She looks back to Daemon down cuddling Usha. "Humm that is a good question and I have this sicking feeling that they aren't going to feel all right till these gods leave... Humm now to make it up to them... Oh I know how about I make you two some of my favorite food. I'm sure that will make you feel better what do you think." She ask looking at the two girl who both nodded their heads yes. "All right Daemon fallow me." Nef says as she heads off to the kitchen.
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Post by Seven on Jan 22, 2013 16:31:37 GMT -5
"Food?" Daemon practically scoffed, rolling his eyes, though he nonetheless followed Nef while carrying Ank in his grip. "Simple creature comforts. Nothing special about that at all," he murmured to himself, as though something special entailed something better for his daughters.
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Post by Pan on Jan 22, 2013 16:34:51 GMT -5
When they got to the kitchen Nef Placed Usha at a table and being to wonder around picking up what she needed. The servants that where already there gave her her space knowing full well that she was a good cook and didn't need any help. After a while Nef came back with the falfuls and placed them down in front of the girls. Usha and Ank happily took the food and began to eat it. Nef then held a plate out to Daemon. "I know you don't eat but would you like to try it at least?"
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Post by Seven on Jan 22, 2013 16:46:33 GMT -5
Daemon rolled his eyes, playing it up to the tenth degree. Yes, he liked falfuls, but certainly these were---
Silence. He had bitten into one of them for part of the show, and now there was just silence.
"Oh. My God. These are fantastic---I mean... they're.... pretty good." He most notably devoured them all in the second it'd take someone to blink. "Oh dear, they've all disappeared. Must be ghost monkeys again. Why don't you make some more?"
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Post by Pan on Jan 22, 2013 16:52:42 GMT -5
The girls giggled silently at this and Nef raised an eyebrow. "Should I be worried about the ghost monkeys or should I be more worried about the again part?" She asked as she got to her feet and made some more for him placing them down in front of him. "Did you girls like it?" They both nodded their head but Usha looks up at Daemon and grins. "I bet we didn't like it nearly as much as dad did." Ank gave another silent giggle and Nef could only wounder what it was she was laughing about.
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Post by Seven on Jan 24, 2013 17:52:11 GMT -5
"Oh, do you mean you don't have ghost monkeys here? Granted, the term is only a slang, but still.... They're tricky little shits." Daemon paused momentarily then looked down at the girls. "You two are not allowed to swear till you're at least four months old, understood?"
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