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Post by Lord Rykker on May 1, 2015 21:01:58 GMT -5
Uhtred lets out a big breath. "Well that could've been easy... why not arrive, 5 minutes earlier?"
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Post by Marlow on May 1, 2015 21:07:35 GMT -5
Harwyn goes below decks, probably to cry and beat one out before he dies. He clearly had nothing to contribute to this conversation, and frankly didn't care.
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Post by The Forgotten God on May 1, 2015 21:10:19 GMT -5
"We can't touch the sword," the demons explain. "It banishes us. But without our knowledge, now, you can't close the circle."
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Post by Lord Rykker on May 1, 2015 21:16:10 GMT -5
Uhtred raises his eyebrows "The circle? So it's still open... and I doubt we actually need the sword for closing it." He narrows his eyes "You just want it gone."
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Post by The Forgotten God on May 1, 2015 21:18:05 GMT -5
"Maybe!" the demon girl says. "But what if we're telling the truth? Or enough of it, at least?" She shrugs. "Only one way to be suuure."
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Post by Amelia Royce on May 1, 2015 21:23:51 GMT -5
"Why don't the lot of you speak to Benjen then?" Amelia asked the collection of demons. "You're not really inspiring me here to convince him to give up the one weapon that can defeat the world's biggest threat."
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Post by The Forgotten God on May 1, 2015 21:52:19 GMT -5
They all laugh. "Vhagus? You think Vhagus can be beat with some little trinket?" Malryas smiles at her. "Amelia, dear, what is the strongest magic you've ever seen him use?"
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Post by Amelia Royce on May 1, 2015 21:58:55 GMT -5
"I am sure he can do much worse," Amelia said to Malryas. "But if it can dampen Bryce then surely it must have some effect on him. Still, I can't convince Benjen if he doesn't know what you'll do with it."
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Post by Lord Rykker on May 1, 2015 22:02:57 GMT -5
Uhtred is doubtful "They won't do anything with it. They' get someone to either destroy it or hide it away forever. That's their price for sealing the circle. For supposedly stopping these other gods."
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Post by The Forgotten God on May 1, 2015 22:03:00 GMT -5
"You take the sword to the altar where a book should sit," Malryas said. "We cast a spell to break the circle's connection to Hell. The sword absorbs the worst of the shit that the devil lords send at us. We save this world...for now."
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Post by Amelia Royce on May 1, 2015 22:08:07 GMT -5
Amelia looked to Uhtred and then to Malryas, a deep frown on her face. "For now. And then what? What will the five (four?) of you do?"
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Post by The Forgotten God on May 1, 2015 22:08:50 GMT -5
"Try to take over the world, Amelia." he said. "But we are far weaker than gods."
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Post by Amelia Royce on May 1, 2015 22:11:35 GMT -5
"Well isn't that just great," Amelia said, closing her eyes for a moment. "As if one demon possesses bastard isn't enough. It'll destroy the sword, won't it?"
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Post by Lord Rykker on May 1, 2015 22:13:00 GMT -5
"It's refreshing at least when they tell you, isn't it? No secrets, just a certainty that's chilling" Uhtred shakes his head "But unless there's a alternative to this sword, it makes morbid sense."
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Post by The Forgotten God on May 1, 2015 22:13:18 GMT -5
"I'm not sure," he said. "But its creator is more clever than he lets on. Far more dangerous, too." He looks at her. "did you two ever end up...you know?"
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