Nephilim Soul

The Envious Puppet

Cain is laying in a room within the temple. It was very quiet as he was reminiscing on his encounter with The Trickster. Rahim walks into the room and laid on the other futon within the room.

"I can tell there is a lot on your mind." Rahim said. "Yeah, it is a bit disheartening to know that my aetherial half is against me. I would think we would be able to work together." Cain said in a melancholy tone. "I understand, you gotta look at it in a more positive light. I doubt it's against you, but instead overprotective of you. I mean think about it. If you were to ever die, it too would die. The unfortunate part is that most aetherials all think more of power and self-preservation and nothing more, or at least that's what I've always been taught." Rahim said. "I guess that makes sense. There is just something very off about him. Not necessarily evil, but more focused. I just wish I knew what his motives were." Cain said.

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Three figures approach the fields outside of the temple. Two of the figures were men as the remaining one was a woman. One of the men appeared to be of Japanese descent. He had green eyes and his hair was long and silver as it was pulled back into a braided ponytail as the braid was draped over his shoulder to the front of his body. He had very little facial hair except for a short goatee. He wore a gold monk's robe of Thai design with a wide, black sash around the waist. His right arm had black markings that appeared to climb up his arm. He also wore tabi socks on his feet within zori sandals. The other man was taller and scruffier than the first. He appeared to be of African descent. He had bright red eyes and a blood red mohawk and a beard that was full and long in which the tips were blood red as well. He had on black distressed jeans with faded blood stains and a red flannel over a hoodie. On his feet he wore black boots. He was also quite muscle bound. The woman was wearing a deep green dress with a black overcoat over it. He hair was an reddish-brown colour and pulled into a bun. She also had gray eyes and was a bit paler than the Japanese man.

"Of all people, Amadeus just had to pick us for this errand didn't he?" The taller black man said. "Calm down, Amon. He picked the two of us for this purpose, because we'd be able to handle the residents of the temple." The Japanese man said. "I hear ya, Leviathan, but I don't care for being a errand boy of Amadeus. Who put him in charge anyway." Amon asked. "No one is in charge, Amon. We lead our own paths. I have already accepted that. If I wished to usurp the power of Amadeus I could certainly make it happen." Leviathan said. "What is the purpose of the woman? We can handle this alone." Amon asked. "She is our way in. I know the woman who is the caretaker of this temple. She has quite the sensory abilities, but Evelyn here is an old acquaintance of the high priestess." Leviathan said. "So you've already thought this through." Amon said. "Of course, I am partnered with you and I would like for this to not have as much destruction." Leviathan said. "Who brings destruction?" Amon said in a mocking tone. They approach the temple entrance and stop this is the furthest we can go until you get inside. You know what to do then my dear Evelyn." Leviathan said. "Of course I do. It isn't just Jun here however. Xander and Dahlia are here as well. I can sense their presence." Evelyn said. "Well it appears that it will be quite the reunion for you then. Make sure to keep them busy." He said to her as she left for the entrance. "You always use your mortal puppets for everything." Amon said. "Yes, Amon. Why use a saw for a procedure that only requires a scalpel." Leviathan said. "I guess I still don't see the fun in not crushing souls yourself, but I guess I ain't you bro." Amon said.

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Xander, Dahlia, and Jun are sitting within her study talking and drinking tea. The study held a few bookshelves. Behind Xander and Dahlia was a door that led to the rest of the temple. Behind Jun's seat, lied an open door that led to her garden area. There was a small table between them upon a decorative rug. One of her handmaidens entered the room.