@Zatarafy “Only kinds’a playing fancy ain’t the kind I feel like discussin.”
A cocky wink, followed by a sideways flick of what was left of the cigarette.
“Now. If we’s done cockin about, let’s talk shop, yeah?”
@NEDIAMLACIGAM “Problem I mentioned earlier was a joke. Cashed in a fave from someone that owed me. This baby’s enchanted. But eh, Nevermind..”
After pocketing the gift, John sat back and took another drag.
“How’ve you been?”
@NEDIAMLACIGAM His deadpan face was legendary.
John held out the item for her as he exhaled away a plume through the side of his mouth.
“S’yours. Call it a long an’ constant apology for the, uh..say..interesting way I’ve gone ‘bout us.”
@NEDIAMLACIGAM “Jesus Chri-Fine.”
After clicking the lighter shut against his chest, the man’s hand closed and flashed. Where a zippo once sat, he revealed a small pendant with inlaid silver ribboning. On the back panel, the phrase ‘semper invenies lucem meam’.
@NEDIAMLACIGAM “Well, see..A bit complicated, all’a this. Need your word you ain’t gonna blow a lid, reverse me bollock’s and eyes with those silky smooth words.”
A flash of light lit her face before moving to light his own. During his initial drag, John took heed of her eyes and smiled.
@NEDIAMLACIGAM “Love, I’m hurt. Truly.”
After a grunt-christened seat, he pulled a flask from his breast pocket and flicked the cap before having a sip.
“Truth be told, aye. Got me a rather sizable calamity, needs handiwork from a Z fighter, an’ I ain’t talkin’em aliens wif ape tails..”
@NEDIAMLACIGAM “Oh, c’mon now.” He groaned while pulling a chair to sit before his fellow mage.
John, sporting a slight growth from several days spent chin deep in research, looked rougher for wear, but in good spirits nonetheless.
“Can’t just have a pint wif’an old friend? S’been a while.”
@Zatarafy Despite the young mage’s faltered attempt and pure intimidation, John tensed at the sudden raised hairs on the back of his neck.
The younger Zee, while young, was undoubtedly powerful. A trusted ally, although most wouldn’t believe it at the moment.
He waved the topic off as-
@Zatarafy Bloody pedestal, actin like ol’ John’s ready ta throw your family under the infernal bus. If not for the respect dear da’s instilled and Zee havin whatever pebble I got’s beatin in me chest, I’d go upside that Hogwarts-head’a yours.”
@Zatarafy That was his limit. John shoved his shoulder once, then raised a finger in anger.
“Listen, son. I been turnin demon heads’an fuckin dancin in the devil’s light since ‘fore you first tickled yer little twig when Waverly was on. Let it be the first, last time you sit on some+
Devices only pointed downward, then his old favors would need cashing in. Deep ones, bound by brimstone.
“Come now, you wanker..” He grumbled before curling fingers that then flexed outward.
The sigils lit up in unison as he worked, whispered Latin pouring from his lips.
John’s hands moved over the painted symbols on the floor beneath him in rhythmic circles. The intended incantation was one he rarely cared for, due to the need for levels of vitality he didn’t care to expend, but..
Desperate times. A child’s life stood at stake, and if earthly+