@RavensHongHua She lifted the tongs and took hold of the gold piece, lifting it and setting it inside the pot.
Then she took another vial, and poured it inside.
โMm. This too will hold the voice of my Father within it. We are so closeโฆโ
@RavensHongHua The pot bubbles as it heats up. She would unfold a small pouch which contained a small bar of gold.
โHua. Hand me the tongs over there.โ
@RavensHongHua The magic residue tinged, but didnโt possess anything harmful on its own.
Raksha turned to her work bench, pouring a vial that had been set aside into a pot, and letting it heat up.
@RavensHongHua Her lips lightly pressed back, but her body did not move. There was a slight smudge of dark lipstick that remained on Huaโs lips.
โMm. Delightful. It was sufficient, my dear attendant.
We shall move on. Now, I would have you here as I craft a few potions.โ
@RavensHongHua She let go of Huaโs chin and allowed her advance. Rakshaโs eyes watched without moving an inch, she waits to see her attendanceโs decision.
@RavensHongHua โMmโฆ maybe, or maybe you need more incentiveโฆโ
Her hand at Huaโs chin remained firm, she wasnโt letting her out of her sight.
โHow about thisโฆ you will kiss me of your own volition. And if you do, the Underworld will not claim your mind.โ
@RavensHongHua โHmh, Iโm afraid such reasons are insufficient. You believe it would result in your fall? For one such as you, it could mean ascension. It is a burden lifted, and would focus you utterly.
There would be no distractionsโฆ no more fleeting memories.โ
@RavensHongHua โConstant supervision perhaps is too tall an order. Though perhaps it would be fun to babysit you.
You see it, donโt you? All your flaws could be wiped away, my dear. All your worriesโฆ You have seen it in action. Do you envy them, if a little?โ
@RavensHongHua โYou wish for mercy? You have endured more than any human could hope to. So many years have passed by. It is no wonder you wish for a simple mercy.
If you were me, what punishment would you carry out on one such as yourself?โ
@RavensHongHua โThese thoughts distract you, even as I stand before you? I had given you heed to keep them under control.
Tsk tskโฆ what will I do with you?โ She gave a slow pat at Huaโs cheek.
@RavensHongHua โMm. Then I will think on what role you will play.โ
She reached out and cupped Huaโs chin, seeing how tense she was.
โDoes it unnerve you, to see me without my mask? Or is it something else?โ
@RavensHongHua โMhm. Your words are appreciated. While I am used to the shadows, they have grownโฆ cumbersome.
An opportunity to live in the sunโฆ I sometimes wonder if Dietrich and I could live such a life.โ