originally posted in:The New Dojo
[i]Rafael, still slightly recovering from his outburst of sadness answers[/i]
"No.. I have not. Why?"
[i]His distraught emotion is still clearly lingering in his voice.[/i]
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[i]The angel floats over with a look of worry.[/i] "I need to talk to her. Are you alright, sir? You seem a little down."
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"No, I am not.. But I'm not sure that you'd wish to consume time that you can use searching for the one you need to talk with"
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"Talking can wait, Son of Adam. What's wrong?" [i]She looks genuinely sincere and gets up close.[/i] "Maybe I can help."
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"I don't think you can, but thank you. Either way I appreciate that." [i]As they get closer, features such as the bags under Rafael's eyes and the faint purple color that flows through various veins on his face.[/i]
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[i]The angel suddenly wraps her wings around Rafael and hugs him.[/i] "Please, I'm an angel. It's my job to help you out and I can't bare seeing people like this."
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"That is true, but compassion is hard to come by these days." [i]Rafael chuckles a bit, smiling at how she cares so much. [/i]
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[i]She looks him in the eyes with a look that showed she really cares.[/i] "Please, let me help, Son of Adam."
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"I would. But I do not know how you could, there's seemingly so little that could be changed or stopped. And, in the midst of it all, conflict. Impending battle, one that cannot be stopped."
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"At least tell me the problem? Please?" [i]She hugs him a little tighter and gives a soft squeeze.[/i]
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"Perhaps.. Very well. I'm sure you'll need to ask questions." [i]Rafael sighs, and begins his explanation.[/i] "I control both powers of the dark and the light, yet a fragment of that dark has found its way into another person. They wish to kill me. My wife is dead because of that. And, on top of that, a multi dimensional monster wishes to return and have my head for me killing him years ago."
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[i]Cordelia shakes her head slowly.[/i] "That sounds really bad, Son of Adam. I may be of some assistance if you let me. As an angel I have a lot of power over the light and might be able to take the darkness out of whoever killed your wife."
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"Indeed, that may be so. The reason they are like this is because of that power. It is as if there is another mind in his head. I am one who can control it. I will need it too, if Malren is to return. And while it is very admirable that you offer your power to destroy him, I must do it myself. I don't want anybody else to be in harms way." [i]Rafael looks up at the angel, smiling in gratitude.[/i]
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[i]She sighs and pats him on the head.[/i] "It's nice to see that you don't want me hurt, but I can handle myself. Angels aren't exactly the weakest of beings."
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"I know that, but powerful or not, I wish that I takeep this burden alone. Others do not deserve to feel the pain and suffering I have because of him." [i]Rafael lightly laughs again, almost feeling like a child from his positive mood.[/i]
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"I will respect your decision, Son of Adam. I will not force my help upon you, but I will always be here to help, remember that." [i]She gives him a reassuring smile.[/i]
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"Thank you. You are open to my assistance as well. And, you are welcome within my refuge, but be mindful of what may lay inside."
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[i]Cordelia nods.[/i] "Alright, but if you meet a girl by the name of Lyn with green hair, please send her to me."
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"Certainly, I will." [i]Rafael offers one last smile[/i]
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[i]She waves to him and lets him go.[/i] "Thank you, Son of Adam. That would be highly appreciated and even rewarded."