"That child is nothing, but a devil!" "That child saved our lives!" "Are you siding with that thing!? That creature of darkn-" "SHE SAVED OUR LIVES, RAMON!" "Hmph. ...I'm convinced that it was you who betrayed the Holy Order that night when they sought to purge them from this world. Your constant speaking such lies of her 'mercy', deceiving people with your fantasy of her. Admit it! You serve the wicked, You serve the Devil! You who are enamored with their Scarlet Blood! Cotraio!" "...Ramon... have you heard the beast as of late?" "Contraio, the devil does not kill its 'pets', save only for disobedience. When you return from your madness, you shall suffer the same fate, I presume." "...have you heard it, Ramon?" "I need not an-" "HAVE YOU HEARD IT, RAMON!? You say that I speak lies, what I saw with mine own eyes. The beast coming forth for blood only to be dispel by the child! So much so, as to not even its dust fell upon the land. She brought to it, its annihilation, she saved all! While they slumbered, I was not able to and witnessed to her battle from the mountains high above the towns people. I saw her, she destroyed the beast that struck fear with its roar growing louder as it drew closer. And, if this is not so, where has the roar gone off to? Hm? Was this simply fantasy, Ramon... perhaps this was fantasy, a mere test from our Father who sits high and looks low, to see where the faith of the 'Order' is." "Are you dare suggesting the Lord God to be a summoner of demons? For salvation, no less!" "I am saying that in His almighty power, it is certainly not something that's beyond Him, if He so chose to do so! And, if that twas the case, you'd have no qualm with it!" "...so then, is she not an angel, instead?" "Listen to me... I am in no way suggesting that she is not of devilish manifestation. However, what I am saying is that she is not A devil, at least... not as she is marked. Indeed, as it is said that in the Promised Day, man shall be like angels, perhaps... just, perhaps... that which is of unusual form may yet have that same opportunity. Ramon, be reasonable..."
Sighing, and seeing Cotraio could not be swayed, "Very well, Cotraio... I shall consider matters", and with that he walked into the corridor, heading for his chambers. "I shall consider them well... and 'save' you from your madness before you spread it throughout the land."
Meanwhile, back in the room, beneath dim candlelight, Cotraio walked towards the window, looked out to the sleeping city, and took a deep breath. A figure, nude and slender, hidden in the darkness, emerged when the room and the corridor had become completely still. A woman of petite frame and fair beauty spoke... "Surely, you're aware of that snake. Its fangs are oversized, they cannot be hidden. Soon, he will..." "Yes.. I'm well-aware of the actions these wicked ones perform while in these high places of precious stones and sweet aroma." "As her elder sister, I thank you for all you have done to protect her and all my household." "And, I thank you, as well, for all you have done despite the ever-present lacking of gratitude. Remilia... it is clear. You will not be allowed to assimilate here, as well." A small chuckle coming from her, she responded saying, "I suppose I should accept 'my fate', as well~" "...no. Not quite..." "Oh?" "Tis, but a rumor, but so to is your existence. Long ago, when I was made a vagabond in the mysterious lands that the sun graces first, I heard a relatively small saying that was grand in its scale. A land where mysterious creatures and forgotten people, and objects congregate. A land of fantasy, where this reality is warped and you need not concerned yourself with this world's pointless descent into it's fabricated tribulations. A land of harmony for your kind, or something along those lines, I don't quite remember." "It certainly sounds interesting enough and I've nothing to lose in pursuing it. Where is it?" "I remember them saying it's hidden within the forest of a land that is separated from the mainland. Eastern bound, as far as one can go. Where the sun comes above the waters, touching it first before all the other lands. I am sorry that I cannot be of more help." "You've helped enough. Now, then...", a red energy forming in her hand, she aimed at Cotraio, "Do not worry, Cotraio." "Hmm, perhaps this is my fate for giving up so easily." "...no. ...you are, without doubt, my friend, and have become more, and I'd hate to see those snakes devour you. So, this is not my manipulation, rather... this is my cancelling your fate, leaving your blood only for me. After all, I can't have those 'things' touching what belongs to me with those poisonous hands, now can I~" "I suppose not, haha," he bowed, "Thank you... milady." "No, Cotraio... thank you, " she smiled...
"Cotraio... Numquid Omnes Dilectione Mea, et Vale"
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..if anybody knows Latin and would kindly take the time to check that, I'd be most grateful. I'm trying to get as accurate as can, saying, "Have all my love, and Goodbye".
