[ His careful pace and non-threatening posture are at least enough to avoid triggering a violent response from her. But if this is only a conversation, he should have no reason to come near. In warning, she draws a small box with an elaborately carved face from her cloak. It swiftly reorients itself, its facets expanding and rotating magically until they configure into an elaborate scythe as tall as she is.
Her expression is solemn as she takes her scythe in hand, a quiet shade of sympathy in her eyes. Regardless, she stays where she is, nodding slowly. ]
You're right. I don't want to see anyone else getting hurt. That includes you, Father.
[ So please don't make me hurt you, she leaves unsaid.
Meanwhile, all this drama hasn't exactly been subtle. The first intrepid pair of Achamite guards begin to arrive on the scene, slowing cautiously as they realize that Aions are involved. Their fellow Achamite on the ground is a grim reminder of what might befall them if they approach carelessly.
Even more quietly, for Abel's ears alone, she says, ]
It's not too late to leave.
[ But if he waits much longer, she'll have no choice but to do as Amos said. Soon there will be too many witnesses, and who knows what will make its way back to the Regent. ]
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Her expression is solemn as she takes her scythe in hand, a quiet shade of sympathy in her eyes. Regardless, she stays where she is, nodding slowly. ]
You're right. I don't want to see anyone else getting hurt. That includes you, Father.
[ So please don't make me hurt you, she leaves unsaid.
Meanwhile, all this drama hasn't exactly been subtle. The first intrepid pair of Achamite guards begin to arrive on the scene, slowing cautiously as they realize that Aions are involved. Their fellow Achamite on the ground is a grim reminder of what might befall them if they approach carelessly.
Even more quietly, for Abel's ears alone, she says, ]
It's not too late to leave.
[ But if he waits much longer, she'll have no choice but to do as Amos said. Soon there will be too many witnesses, and who knows what will make its way back to the Regent. ]