"Yes… but just moments ago the member, Aali Abadi has interfered in some of my business, causing me to lose valuable time in the Spanish heat if I didn't book a new flight.. now normally I would get the a small pay-out for the inconvenience form the company.. but seeing as to why they did it I thought it more fitting for Aali to pay.."
The mirage of blades dripped ghostly blood onto the floor of the Dead End. The blood of Olympus, of alternate Olympians long since slain. Chains dangled freely from their hilts, notably not wrapped around Sean's arms. Though their appearance was not-quite there, they burned with power. Divine and god-slaying power, the bound Olympians couldn't help but notice… The aura of Olympus Razed filled the air, a mere ghost of past Truth. Yet that ghost was potent and clear enough for the Olympians to see their death at Sean's hands in a past life.
A solid and meaty *THWACK* echoed through the bar. The other Olympians watched with sheer, uncomprehending shock. Ares' head was physically turned by the slap. His face and ego were utterly destroyed by the simple disrespect. He began to turn back forward, disbelief written across his expression…
As Natasha stepped outside into the cool night air, her emotions surged. For a moment, her composure nearly cracked, and she almost let out a few tears—feelings she hadn't experienced in years.
Peter's expression darkened with sorrow as he took in the sight of these tormented beings. Memories of a haunting scene from 'Full Metal Alchemist' flashed before him—the tragic story of Nina, the little girl merged with her pet dog, who refused to eat, until finally, someone granted her wish for death to end her misery.
[AN: Last interlude chapter before we get back to the Dead End proper on Sunday. That'll begin a long-anticipated Sean story (at least, long anticipated for me). I'll give you all a hint: Boobs, oppai, tatas, banging breasty bongo-bazongas. 'Double D's', you might say... Also, a twist I don't think many of you will see coming ;]
'If it weren't for the fact that the health care here is decent, I would've left this country ages ago. They demand over twenty thousand dollars every month. I had to sell the old house and even so, for the past eight months I've been forced to take a loan.'
However, since his awakening, John felt his luck had been exceptionally good, so encountering the treasure in the future wasn't entirely out of the question...
I, the All-Class Magus, All My Awakening Skills are LvMax
Seraphina's brows furrowed slightly, her voice cold, "Classmate Carter, I've told you many times that we are not close, please refer to me by my name, thank you."
I, the All-Class Magus, All My Awakening Skills are LvMax