[RAVEN'S HEART GAME - SESSION THREE]

[selfpreservationist]

The first thing you hear is the sound of rain faintly hitting the exterior of the house. The soft pitter-patter is almost soothing, in a way, but it’s quickly followed up by rumbling thunder in the distance. You open your eyes, and for a second all you see is a flash of light--at first it seems like it’s lightning, but then you see something. A vision of a man dressed in rags, hunched over, waves of demonic power rolling over him. He howls, and something terrible starts to grow out of him: the bloody roots of a massive tree. An immense wave of panic hits you, and you can’t move, you can’t speak, you can’t breathe--

And then it’s over. It’s over. You’re fine.

The sound of rain returns. (This time it’s definitely soothing, compared to what you just saw.) You’re standing in the foyer of a mansion, a wide open living room in front of you. The door behind you is faintly ajar, leading outside.

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Re: OUTSIDE

[idolpro]

"Yeah. That's the one." The boy takes the book, looking it over. He doesn’t smile, exactly; but his expression grows a bit softer. “Thanks,” he says. As he does, you feel something click, though you’re not sure where it came from.

[failedsafe]

[HMMMM MAYBE WE SHOULDN'T BE HERE, EITHER.

like extra not be here]

Hi, Rave!

Re: OUTSIDE

[rollplayinghouse]

[she smiles faintly again, a little glad that it seems like small Vergil is at least supposed to have the book and not be sitting out here completely alone and bereft]

No problem.

[idolpro]

"Hi," he smiles at you. It's a little... weird, actually, how genuinely happy he looks. His features are all the same--he looks like the same goth twink you've always known--but he seems so... content.

Re: DOOR TWO - ★ZRAEL

[softlyfalling]

[ well—she's going to try it like a door, then. ]

Re: OUTSIDE

[idolpro]

He takes the amulet off of his neck, and holds it out to you.

"Here. In exchange."

[failedsafe]

"What's got you in a good mood?"

[she'll start to make her way closer oh no this is cute!]

Re: DOOR TWO - ★ZRAEL

[idolpro]

The room opens up to what appears to be a lake shore--black smooth stones carved with unknowable runes line the rocky shores, and the water is inscrutable, glassy and dark. Occasionally ripples spread, emanating as if something large and unknown is moving beneath the surface. The bed is in the usual ☆Zrael style, placed now upon a short pier with a nightstand beside it. Nearby is a natural hot spring.

Sitting on the bed wearing his usual ☆Zrael attire is Raven. He smiles as he sees you enter.

Re: DOOR TWO - ★ZRAEL

[softlyfalling]

[ oh! ]

Raven—hi.

[idolpro]

"Nothing in particular, I suppose... I'm just enjoying where I am."

Re: DOOR TWO - ★ZRAEL

[idolpro]

"Hi," he smiles at you. It's a little... weird, actually, how genuinely happy he looks. His features are all the same--he looks like the same goth twink you've always known--but he seems so... content.

Re: OUTSIDE

[rollplayinghouse]

[She pauses for a few moments before taking it.]

...Thanks. I know that's something precious to you...

[you know what. small Vergil also gets a kiss, to the top of the head. no escape]

Re: OUTSIDE

[idolpro]

NO ESCAPE OH NO

Baby Vergil clearly looks embarrassed, all red and pouty now, but he does crack a smile for a second as he brushes her away.

"Knock it off, you're acting just like my mom."

Re: OUTSIDE

[rollplayinghouse]

[cute]

I know you love her, so I'll take that as a compliment.

Re: OUTSIDE

[idolpro]

"I'm going to read my book now."

(>////<)

Re: OUTSIDE

[rollplayinghouse]

Alright. Have fun.

[she ruffles his hair a little before turning to head back inside]

[failedsafe]

"Where is this, exactly?"

[idolpro]

"My heart? Or do you mean this room in particular? This is Glory's room."

Re: DOOR TWO - ★ZRAEL

[softlyfalling]

It's nice here, isn't it.

[failedsafe]

Ohhhh, yeah, that's what I meant. Glory's room, huh? Nice place. Do you mind if I peek around a bit?

Re: OUTSIDE

[idolpro]

Where to?

Re: OUTSIDE

[rollplayinghouse]

[the bathroom! she has a dagger to attempt to place]

[idolpro]

"Go ahead. It's nice here."

Re: DOOR TWO - ★ZRAEL

[idolpro]

"It is. I like it here."

Re: DOOR TWO - ★ZRAEL

[rollplayinghouse]

[Visit number two here and Glory has a dagger now! Which she will compare briefly to the one in Sabre's collage before attempting to slide it into the slot.]