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Shards of Memory-Prologue: Fractured Union

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Yotsu Yuriko, Martial Artist

Rystil:[SBLOCK]
Rystil Arden said:
"Fear not, for the resin of the Sacred Tree will enfold you in the gentle embrace of the spirits, siphoning away the Taint from within you," Senyuki speaks to them, in a bit more of a conversational tone than before, when she sees Rin's uneasiness at the unexpected surprise of the balsam.

*Yuriko was as surprised as Rin at the thickness of the water, though did her best to maintain a calm demeanor. She tilted her head and smiled at Rin. She was going to speak but did not want to interrupt the ceremony.*[/SBLOCK]
 

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Zaeryn:
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*Valyssa smiles.*

"I guess you're right Zaeryn. What a beautiful way to end our visit,"

*Valyssa sighs tremulously and leans against Zaeryn from the side, eventually giving him a kiss as she agrees.*

"Yes, I suppose so. She's being nice enough to pick us up and all."
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Yuriko:
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*As the monks and priestesses join hands and begin to chant, Yuriko feels a bit light-headed, as if she were drifting like a spirit up and away from her body, watching herself below from a vantage point high above.*

*She feels a pure warmth sweep through her, and as she watches from above, a dark sludge seeps out of Rin's and Yuriko's bodies and begins to creep into the sweet resin, as if it was about to overpower it. Just then, Senyuki steps forward alone and presents a jeweled necklace she wears, a star made of eight pieces, forcefully towards the pool, and the darkness seeps out and into the air, where it is blasted by a pure light from above, where Yuriko's consciousness floats, and it puffs away into an acrid mist and is gone completely.*

*Smiling and breathing heavily, Senyuki lets the necklace drop to her neck as a bead of sweat drips down her face. She stumbles forward a bit as if about to collapse, but as one of the monks reaches out, she manages to steady herself and stand on her own.*

*Meanwhile, Yuriko feels herself returning to her body, and she feels too a warmth surging through every fiber of her being, almost as if she has been freed from a heavy weight. She can almost feel the good spirits smiling upon her, and she knows that they are watching her and sheltering hetr once more.*

"Arise and be reborn into the light, Yotsu Yuriko and Sei Rin," Senyuki speaks quietly, indicating with her hand that they may come out, as two of the monks fetch the robes that the two women had doffed by the side of the pool, ready to cover them when they emerged.
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Zaeryn T'Erilan, Male Altanian Arcanist

Rystil

[SBLOCK]*Zaeryn embraces Valyssa as she leans aganist him, kissing her again as he says:*

“Why don’t we spend a few more minutes here, it won’t hurt to be a little late.”

*Grinning mischeviously, he quickly kisses her before leading her towards a large tightly packed group of fireflies.*[/SBLOCK]
 

Zaeryn:
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*As Zaeryn and Valyssa walk through the dense group of fireflies, the little creatures become attracted to the warmth coming from the the two lovers' bodies, swirling around them in a little whirlwind of colour, and clinging lazily to their clothes until they move and shake the lights into a prismatic whorl again.*
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Zaeryn T'Erilan, Male Altanian Arcanist

Rystil

[SBLOCK]*Zaeryn casts a prestidigitation to create tinkling ethereal music, and then begins to dance slowly with Valyssa amongst the little flickering creatures.*[/SBLOCK]
 

Zaeryn:
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*Valyssa takes Zaeryn's hands to dance, her clothing rippling ever so slightly as she sweeps into a graceful step, smiling and keeping her eyes on Zaeryn's own as her feet do all the work almost unconsciously, gliding softly and then swirling into a pirhouette as she rushes back towards his arms, hoping for a lift and twirl to begin the step again but facing the opposite direction.*
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Yotsu Yuriko, Martial Artist

Yuriko:[SBLOCK]
Master Senyuki said:
"Arise and be reborn into the light, Yotsu Yuriko and Sei Rin," Senyuki speaks quietly, indicating with her hand that they may come out, as two of the monks fetch the robes that the two women had doffed by the side of the pool, ready to cover them when they emerged.
*Yuriko accepted the robe from monks and put it on. She approached MAster Senyuki and fell to her knees, prostrate before the master.*

"Doma, Master Senyuki-sama," Yuriko exclaimed. She was clearly somewhat overwhelmed by everything that had just happened (not to mention the reduced sleep the last few days). "What can I do to thank you for what you have done for me and Rin-san?"[/SBLOCK]
 

Yuriko:
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*Master Senyuki touches the top of Yuriko's head with her palm, as she replies:*

"Years ago, when I asked the same question to Grandmaster Hiruna, she told me that if I felt the light within my heart and the calling of the spirits, I could follow in her path...and I did. I sense that this is not the path for you, however. You can thank me by continuing the fight against evil, by showing the same kindness to others as I have shown to you and as you have done for this girl. It will keep your soul healthy despite the exposure to the Taint, and that is enough for me."

(OOC: Yuriko was only mildly Tainted, and so with the Taint removed, she will not progress further. In total, the Taint caused her to grow two years younger, gain a +2 bonus to Charisma, and suffer a -4 profane penalty to Will saves against Tainted effects)
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Yotsu Yuriko, Martial Artist

Yuriko:[SBLOCK]
Master Senyuki said:
"Years ago, when I asked the same question to Grandmaster Hiruna, she told me that if I felt the light within my heart and the calling of the spirits, I could follow in her path...and I did. I sense that this is not the path for you, however. You can thank me by continuing the fight against evil, by showing the same kindness to others as I have shown to you and as you have done for this girl. It will keep your soul healthy despite the exposure to the Taint, and that is enough for me."

"Hai, Master Senyuki-sama," Yuriko replied, "I will fight the evil as you ask, and I will remember the kindness offered."

*Yuriko remained in place until instructed further.*

(OOC: Yay, I'm a younger sexy thing . . . Boo! My will save stinkers now . . . must work on it! :) Added changes to my copy of Yuriko)
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