Avenger

[shimmershimmer]

[You awaken from your dream, but you are still dreaming. In this lucid dream you can feel the presence of the Lady all around you, golden and warm, and you know what you must do with a sudden, sharp clarity.

You are the Avenger. You have been granted the power to strike in the night, defeating any foe you may come across.]

((You have 12 hours to make your choice (until 1:30am PST). If you can't make that for whatever reason, please let me know.))

Comments

Night 00

[shimmershimmer]

[Not that there has been anything to avenge at this point! But should you decide to use it, the power is at your fingertips.

Our Shimmering Lady is here with you. What will you do?]

Re: Night 00

[backdrafted]

[it's a little strange to not address Her so he says what he's thinking out loud...]

...There shouldn't be any need now, should there?

Re: Night 00

[shimmershimmer]

The need is present. Things are so, so much more dire than I ever expected. The demons have already taken over several of our members.

However... the knowledge is lacking. I cannot tell you whom they have possessed, and without that, you would be shooting blindly.

Re: Night 00

[backdrafted]

Several-- already? It was almost impossible to tell during the day.

I don't know that it would be worth the risk of innocent people.



[NOT THAT THE OTHER STATE ALCHEMISTS AREN'T GUILTY... but.]

Re: Night 00

[shimmershimmer]

They were not yet touched during the day. This has only just happened.

This is my fault. I never expected them to infiltrate our web of dreams.

Re: Night 00

[backdrafted]

[straightens up.]

My Lady, we won't let this destroy us. I cannot strike at random, but I won't hesitate when the time comes to protect us.

Re: Night 00

[shimmershimmer]

Thank you. I knew I was right to count on you.

Re: Night 00

[backdrafted]

Of course.

Will the others know when they wake? The Seer?

Re: Night 00

[shimmershimmer]

Yes, the Seers will surely have more information for us in the morning.

Re: Night 00

[backdrafted]

I will be of more use to you then, hopefully.

Night 01

[shimmershimmer]

[backdrafted]

[Roy is so frustrated. If he had any more information, he would know who to strike. He believed in Ling's ability to combat demons - so an obvious target would have been whoever the other seer named...

He could kill Kimblee, who had to be a false seer, and would pull for the death of his partner. But if that was taken to be the act of the demons, it could put Ling in even more danger.]

If we had just one more piece of information...

[shimmershimmer]

If only! I wish I could make this role easier for you.

[backdrafted]

I know you are doing your best, my Lady. If only I had more clarity.

I don't want to accidentally weaken our chances.

[shimmershimmer]

If you are uncertain, you may always wait another night.

[backdrafted]

[deep breath...]

I promise you, I will do all I can to research tomorrow.

[shimmershimmer]

I understand. You'll have my support the whole way.

Night 02

[shimmershimmer]

Re: Night 02

[backdrafted]

[this time. He's almost certain. If he's wrong, and he kills an unpossessed man -- well, he knew who to hit next. But Tsukiyama was a dangerous instigator all the same. Some nagging part of him screams that's no reason to murder him. But people are falling left and right, and after all it's for Her--]

I know who I want to strike, My Lady.

Re: Night 02

[shimmershimmer]

Speak the name, and it shall be so.

Re: Night 02

[backdrafted]

Tsukiyama Shuu.

Re: Night 02

[shimmershimmer]

I understand. Thank you for taking on this burden.

Re: Night 02

[backdrafted]

I am well suited for it, anyway.

Night 03

[shimmershimmer]

[Roy cannot Avenge tonight, as he is out on Night Watch]