The luxury time of a part time killer

[Winter]

Insanity stood up at Love's request, hugging the girl and sniffing a little. Honour had spoken to her, Skill mumbled a half-hearted apology, while Time, ironically, merely seemed to express some impatience. She was too shy to reply to anyone but Love. A strange flicker passed over her features as her regular personality recovered itself, and she reached instinctively for her dagger, but stopped herself before the movement became too obvious. She smiled a little, pulling the girl closer and softly stating, "Pie would be nice."

She backed up a few paces, studying each person, and what seemed to be the air around them intently when they weren't looking, she started walking in the direction her friends had indicated, motioning for them to follow. She was back in her own mind though, and, when none of them were looking, she cut loose the purse of a wealthy-looking man, shoving it quickly into a deep pocket with a barely noticeable gesture.

Having scanned the street, she ran back to Love, and pointed at an inn a short way down the road. "Are we going in there?" she asked cautiously, making sure to interpose Love between herself and the others, remaining cautious, and sticking close to the girl.

[Kal Skirata]

A strange group of people you have found eh Honour? Indeed my friend. "Let us be off then," with that Honour turned to walk away. He walked slowly waiting for the others to catch up.

He looked over his shoulder and answered Times inquiry, "Trust me, I spend so much time away from civilization that Wodanaz has never been a handicap. If anything he has been an asset. Now if we may move on, I am growing hungry."

[HARDLYhuman]

You can all go ahead and skip Skill because I'm prepping for my university interview and I have a big essay to write. He is quiet anyways...

[Lt. hello II]

OOC: Skip him I shall then! Good luck with all that.

Love followed Insanity's finger, looking on the inn she smiled,"That looks good, yes let's go there!" And with that Love grabbed Insanity's hand and began to drag her to wards the inn excitedly, barely able to contain her energy.
Mistress Love, please calm down or you might explode...and I think we should wait for the others. Yeh said as he caught up to the hyperactive virtue.
Love stopped, and looked back at the others, slightly embarrassed. "Terribly sorry everyone, I may be getting a little carried away..." she then giggled slightly, still excited to be hanging out with a bunch of new friends, meeting new people.

[~Pain And Panic~]

Time watched as Love and Insanity ran off into a different direction. Love stopped and seemed to indicate that her and Inanity wanted to go somewhere. Time looked past Honour's shoulder and saw an inn nearby.
"I believe our dear Love has found us a place Honour, shall we go and join them?" He began to walk over to her, his arm still around Honour's shoulder. He hadn't shoved it off, so Time assumed it was okay there for now.
'Should we stay outside or come in with you?' Tychi asked Time in his mind. Time looked up at the handsome raven standing on his scythe, and nodded.
'I believe it would be best if only one of you came in,' he thought back, this time to all his summons. 'Please Pera, will you join me inside?'
Pera flew down from her airborne path and landed beside Tychi.
'Of course Time, I'd be honoured.' Time smiled.
He turned back to look at everyone else over his shoulder as they moved closer to the inn. "You better hurry up young-ones, or this old man is going to eat all the pie without you!" He laughed and followed Love and Insanity.

[Kal Skirata]

OOC: Winter told me to skip him today so I guess we shall get this moving again.

Honour had been thinking of the young girl... Insanity she had said her name was. He wondered what person would name themselves that and expect to exist in society. He continued to ponder this when Time's question pierced his thoughts, bringing him back to reality. He shook his head to clear his thoughts and looked to Time. "Indeed, it would seem she has. I suppose we shall follow them."

Honour returned to his thoughts and pondered again the strange young girl and her odd name. Something finally clicked in his brain when he thought of the names of the other Virtues he was with. The name Insanity could not be considered a Virtue name. She was obviously an immortal but not a Virtue.

Insanity could be a sin from a certain point of view couldn't it Wod? Mhmm, it certainly sounds like it. Upon hearing his summon confirm his suspicions, his heart began to beat faster and his mind went into overdrive.

She bares the name of a Sin and yet shows no obvious hostility, how odd. Remember Honour, you did not know you yourself were a Virtue until I told you, she could possibly not know yet what she it.

If she is in fact a Sin I should warn the others, but first I must confirm this suspicion. As the group entered the inn, Honour approached Insanity and asked, "How if I may ask did you get the name Insanity? It sounds like a much more like the name of a Sin than a Virtue."

[HARDLYhuman]

Skill inconsiderably shoved his was past his new friends and passing civilians as he entered the inn. He then seeked and found an unoccupied area full of many open tables and chairs close to the back left corner of the in. He kicked out a chair that was neatly tucked under a table and turned as he seated himself to see the approaching virtues examining the well chosen and uncrowded area.

The rainy weather that the storm cloud had created had begun to attract customers who desired shelter from the drab weather. The virtues had come just in time to claim decent seats as the inn became densely occupied by the public. The room began to overflow with the overlapping chatter and laughter of crowed, as manny of them discussed the odd sudden occurrence of the storm that interrupted there day of sunny weather and shopping.

Skill had always despised crowded areas but was slightly more at eas because of the company of his virtue companions. He still kept his hand no less than a few millimeters from his sword and constantly annualized the identities of the people through out the room. Don't worry Skill I'll keep a sharp look out for any potential threats, just try to enjoy yourself. Hexic took flight and made his way towards the thick wood beams that stretched across the sealing. He landed upon the underside of the beam and perched himself as he began to eavesdrop and study the crowd.

Skill removed his ronin gasa and clumped it next to his chair on the floor. The large steel saw hidden inside it made a distinct noise loud enough to attract attention because of its weight. Skill stiffly cracked his neck to the side then rotated it the the other direction as he relieved himself of the saws weight that was app-on his head. A passing waiters attention was captured by Skills ruckus and waiter approached his table. "Good evening sir. Would you like to start with a drink or do you know what you would like to order?" The man said in a polite and considerate voice. "Just leave me a bunch of menus for me and my friends and I would like a to start with a glass of scotch on the rocks" Skill responded in his deep voice. The waiter was uncomfortable in Skills presence. Most likely because he looks like he just stepped off a battle field and is prepped and ready to go right back on with the amount of weapons he is equipped with and his electrified presence. "Ye yes right away sir". The waiter stuttered due to his discomfort and stubbled off to retrieve Skills requested items.

Skill took a deep breath and calmed his tense muscles, trying to relax in the well lit scenery of the inn. The walls, ceiling and floor are all made of a dark wood and is constructed similarly to a log cabin. Skills attention to the people became drawn to the pictures and paintings that hung from the walls and the scent of the meals being prepared for the other guests.

[Lt. hello II]

As they entered the inn Love paused to take in the smells of delicious food. "Smells great in here."
She then heard Honor's question to Insanity. "A Sin? No it can't be possible!". Love then desperately hugged Insanity tightly.
Insanity, does sound more Sin like actually. Yeh said with worry in his voice.
Love squeezed tighter realizing they were right, it did have the ring of a Sin name.
As the crowd started entering seeking shelter from the storm Yeh looked over at Skill.
We should join our friend and discuss this while not blocking the way.
Love simply nodded as she dragged Insanity over to make sure she could sit next to her.
Real subtle there, you're handling of delicate situations is brilliant. Yeh said sarcastically to Honor before flying over to join the girls.

[~Pain And Panic~]

Time removed his arm from Honor's shoulder as they entered the inn. Pera on his shoulder, Time seeked out the most comfortable looking chair, and sat down in a happy sigh.
"Ahh, it's good to rest a while here." He looked about at the people around them and smiled. None of them looked very dangerous to him. He looked to Pera, who was sitting on his shoulder calmly, observing the room around them. They both turned to see Hexic fly up the rafters, and Pera turned to Time in question.
"Yes my dear, up you go, go keep him company." Pera nipped his ear affectionately and flew up to join Hexic.
Time noticed Skill seemed tense, and he gave him a warm comforting gaze.
"Relax my friend, everything is fine here. We may be outnumbered here, but definitely not out-skilled." Time chuckled at the irony, and turned to catch the waiters attention.
"Before you go, please could you please bring me a glass of water and some crackers?"
The waiter agreed, and Time thanked him.
"Do I get some crackers?" Time heard Pera's voice in his head, and he looked up.
"Of course, got them for you my friend." Time responded.

[Winter]

Insanity overheard Honour's accusation against her, and looked around wildly for a moment. Suddenly all these words were being thrown around, and she didn't even know what they meant....Sin...Virtue, they were all people right?

She felt Love draw her in for a hug and knew it must be something bad...something negative that would tear her apart from her new friend...already...again she would lose someone? No...she couldn't.

Returning Love's newfound sentiment, she squeezed her new friend closer....she couldn't let go, and she couldn't respond yet. She just whispered questions to Love while the others sat and busied themselves in other ways, her face pressed into the crook of Love's neck, where the tears from her hidden eyes began to run over the Love's soft skin. She asked Love why so many bad things were happening so quickly? What did it all mean? She was so confused, she didn't know what to think, she just knew she couldn't let go now. She held on to Love's waist tighter as she wept silently, but Love was the only one who would be able to notice anything wrong.

[Kal Skirata]

Hmm, this is odd. Based on her lack of response it would seem she is not sure of what she is. Perhaps it is possible she does not even know what the rest of us are. Any guesses Wod? My best guess would be that she has no idea what she is. I would suggest that we leave her be at least until we are sure of what she knows. Honour looked down at his friend and whispered, "Good idea. I will leave it be for now.".

He looked around the inn, scanning the faces of the people around him. He looked across the faces of his new friends; the aged and wise face of Time, the emotionless gaze of Skill, the girlish features of Love, and the puzzle that was Insanity. He lowered his gaze to his menu in front of himself and flipped through looking for something to eat.

For Honour, finding something to eat was a bit more difficult that it would be for most. He was detested at the thought of eating an animal that had been killed by these city people. An animal that probably went mostly to waste. He eventually came across a delicious sounding tossed salad with pan fried croûtons and a vinegar and olive oil dressing. Honour razed his eyes again to his friends faces, "Is anyone else ready to order?".

[HARDLYhuman]

The waiter returned to the table with Skills requested glass of scotch. Skill immediately snatched it up the moment it came in contact with the table and shot it back effortlessly as if it were a small glass of water rather than a large glass of alcohol. He tilted his gaze to the shaky waiter and remained silent for a short moment. "Are you ready to order or would you prefer more time?". "I would like a blue rare steak and another round of scotch..." Skill plainly replied. "Thank you sir" The waiter then drew his attention to the other Virtues ready to take there orders with a small pad and pencil.

Skill slouched in his chair and quietly began to think about the gifts the afterlife has awarded his Virtue friends. He gazed at them all fascinated with what abilities they may posses. He was familiar with Times but was still unaware of the powers the others possessed. He then began to think deeper about the possibility of their powers outmatching his own. His gaze turned to more of a look of suspicion and started to imagine himself battling them one by one. His eyes then locked onto Time. "Could you tell me how I'm going to die?".

[Lt. hello II]

Love simply patted Insanity's head comfortingly, shushing her tears. As the waiter turned to her she ordered two slices of apple pie, one for herself, and one for Insanity.
She looked around at the others. "I think our friend here is new, and likely doesn't understand what's happening to her...maybe if we told her a bit about ourselves? Also good way for us to get to know one another?"
She then heard Skill's question to Time, she hadn't realized their conversation from being distracted by Insanity.
"You can see into the future? That's sooooo cool!"
Yeh rolled his eyes, but chuckled slightly. Love was an endless source of entertainment for him, though at times her impulses were slightly stressful.

[~Pain And Panic~]

Time's face grew from a calm smile to a stern, almost secretive and regretful frown.
He sighed and turned to answer Skill first. "Yes my friend, I can. I myself rarely look into people's futures, usually one of my three wonderful bird companions do this for me, but I have done so before. I must say, that I do not like doing it, because often people hear something they don't want to hear."
He hoped that Skill wouldn't ask him to do it now. He didn't think he would, it was probably just an idle question, but Time always found it an uncomfortable topic to discuss with people. He didn't mind using his power for his own benefits, but looking into others futures and pasts had never done him any good. Or anyone else for that matter.
At this thought he turned to Love, who had expressed more joy over the idea than he ever had.
"I suppose it is kind of...umm..cool?" He'd never used that word before but he assumed it meant something positive. He chuckled at the hip new word he'd learned.
'Hear that Pera, my power is "cool",' he thought up to her.
He turned to the waiter, saying: "Just the water and crackers please."

[Lt. hello II]

OOC: Sorry guys, duty calls, gotta pull Love out.

Love giggled at the cute old man as he contemplated the 'coolness' of his power, when she heard a subtle voice of her goddess, she was requesting her presence. It had been some time since she'd seen Purity, she was surprised at this strange feeling.
"Um, please excuse me, I must be off." She then placed some money on the table for the pie she'd ordered. "A shame I won't get to enjoy the pie, but one of you can help yourselves, my treat." The girl smiled to the other Immortals at the table as she waved good bye and headed for the door.