Let the Dead Bury the Dead
10-06-2018, 07:17 PM
As it stood, Archon had lost one of his women. He wasn't entirely thrilled at the lost time or placing, and it left him a little short handed in building the church he had in mind. The visions God had been giving him were clear, though.
Now he just needed to give the news to Malleus and tell him of his plan moving forward. Abaven was fodder, for all he cared. Maybe, if they started producing, they could be a good mortal spawning point. He wasn't quite sure yet, but after the explosion after Sparrow's death, Archon was only reminded of the delicious feeling of watching the mortals scramble under pressure. His heart still beat a little faster at the thought of it.
Archon knew a better way to spread the word of God. He had to think of the next generation. He had to think of the overwhelming wave of mortals that had yet to hear the Fallen God's way or feel his presence.
At the border, Archon howled for Malleus. It was important they were on the same page. Besides, it had been ages since he had visited any family.
Now he just needed to give the news to Malleus and tell him of his plan moving forward. Abaven was fodder, for all he cared. Maybe, if they started producing, they could be a good mortal spawning point. He wasn't quite sure yet, but after the explosion after Sparrow's death, Archon was only reminded of the delicious feeling of watching the mortals scramble under pressure. His heart still beat a little faster at the thought of it.
Archon knew a better way to spread the word of God. He had to think of the next generation. He had to think of the overwhelming wave of mortals that had yet to hear the Fallen God's way or feel his presence.
At the border, Archon howled for Malleus. It was important they were on the same page. Besides, it had been ages since he had visited any family.
10-06-2018, 08:35 PM
While he should have been pleased to hear his brother's voice, Archon's howl only stirred up his annoyance. Malleus sighed. He had conflicting feelings on this encounter. He felt both prepared for it and under equipped, both eager to engage his brother and exhausted already. Because of this, he drug his feet a bit and took his time in answering the call. Malleus, reaching Archon, paused to regard his brother. His demeanor was cool, but the anger he'd felt during his meeting with Shaye had lessened with each passing hour. Now he was mostly just disappointed. He'd thought Archon capable and thought him considerate enough to keep his brother informed, and yet, here they were. About to have a conversation that was too late. Malleus had stood in front of the mortal woman in complete ignorance. His situation - and Abaven's too - were an embarrassment not just for Malleus, but for the Abraxas as a whole. Instead of hearing of their exploits and trembling, the mortals could now console themselves knowing they could simply wait and outlast an Abraxas occupation. "Archon," he said coolly by way of greeting before diving straight to the heart to the problem. "You're about a day late and I've lost count of the explanations you owe me. You just missed Shaye Destruction." |