Heresy (formerly Dogma)

Act 4 - Reita's Initiation

Reita was in a jovial mood that he had finally made it back to his cabin in the forest he called home. Thank the god that saved him that his home was still in the condition it had been when he was dragged from it, despite some of his herbs strewn around the dirt floor from where their bottles had been broken from the struggle. Then Reita thought of it. He didn't even know that god's name. Though what he was sure of was Ruki's kindness and prowess.

He swiftly started trying to scramble together a decent enough altar for the god that he could approve of.  Finally satiated, he offered all of the gratitude he could muster in his heart as he prayed and hoped that Ruki would be able to sense it somehow. Reita had a feeling that he would, but couldn't be sure. It was blatantly obvious; however, that Ruki had saved his life. He would have died in that dungeon sooner or later. Probably sooner with how things had been progressing.

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Ruki's head lifted slowly as he felt a long-forgotten feeling wash over him. He was being worshipped. Reita... Ruki's lips curved into a smile as he glanced over at Aoi.

"Aoi...Reita was a success. I want you to send or find him someone that can help him with his tasks. Bring me Reita and Kai..."

Aoi nodded softly before retrieving the angel and sneaking the human into the temple. Reita couldn't believe his eyes as he first entered the dark temple and cast his glance around the room. Then his eyes finally landed on Ruki sitting at the head of the small gathering.

"Ruki..."

The god's dark eye lit up as he heard his name mentioned. "My dear child...come sit with us. Welcome. I have something I need to ask of you." Reita followed the instructions carefully, sitting in the arranged circle between Aoi and Kai. "My dear Reita... Thank you. I want you to help me find someone to help you...which is why Kai is also here. He's such a loving and caring angel when it comes to humanity. We all want each of you to be well taken care of. So he has been helping me. He is how I heard you and found you."

The pretty angel stared him down as Ruki spoke, albeit excitedly. Kai had never actually laid eyes on a human or interacted with one before in person. Reita was breathtaking to him.

"So, you are Reita? I helped to save you? You're the one I heard calling for help?" Kai chirped softly and moved closer cautiously, taking Reita's face in his hands gently as he did so. Reita would have been disturbed if the angel hadn't stared at him with such love and adoration in his eyes. A lot like he was holding an intricate vase. Ruki cleared his throat suddenly and softly as he watched the two.

"Kai. You can study him and ask him questions later. Let me finish requesting his help first, please." Kai blushed as he lowered his hands gently and cleared his throat, embarrassed.

"Reita. We have found a woman to help you. I want you to befriend her. Aoi is going to tempt her and help you save her. Aoi will not hurt her. Do you accept to help me?"

Reita immediately slid to his knees and bowed to the best of his ability. "Of course. Anything for you." Ruki smiled as he heard this.

"Good. Aoi. You know what to do. Hunt her soul down with that nose of yours. And remember not to hurt her. We need her. But you are welcome to play with her."

The demon smirked as he climbed to his feet and flipped his hair back from his face. "Naturally. I'll be back. Reita, be sure we are the only ones who see ya." Aoi took his leave then.