OC post!

[fistsofchange]

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[When you come from a post-apocalyptic wasteland dotted by the irradiated ruins of old cities, it doesn't take much civilization to impress you. Bai Lin, presented with a fairly ordinary city by present day standards (through the magic of Jamjar RP settings, we'll say), has stars in her eyes.]

I didn't think there was anything like this in all the world! It's so BIG! And bright! And clean! I've gotta get my list!

[She immediately starts digging through her backpack.]

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[There was a furious battle, which you ultimately won. Your defeated foe lies before you, at your mercy, and you've decided to kill them once and for all. A final bloody solution.

The only problem is Bai Lin, who just stepped physically between you and them. She was on your side up now, but...]

The fight is over! You can't just kill them!

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Okay so I know I said that this wouldn't get out of hand but-

[In the distance, you hear another burning building collapse, as riots in the street turn against the cruel regime that has ruled for years.]

When you get down to it, who can really know the future? That's the realm of knowledge not meant for mere mortals like us, right?

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[arachnocide]

[Kurapika snarls as Bai Lin got in his way, chains rattling]

Don't you dare get in my way! I have to end it!

[fistsofchange]

You don't, though. It's already ended.

[Lin doesn't budge an inch.]

Look at him. He can't even walk anymore. What would be the POINT of killing him?

[arachnocide]

The point is justice, he is a murderer - why does he get to live when his victims die?

[He lifts his chin, seething in place]

Get out of my way!

[fistsofchange]

Justice is good, but this isn't justice.

[She starts slowly walking towards him.]

This is revenge, isn't it?

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[sacrament_of_blood]

I suppose it cannot be helped. Blood flows to blood, and the unjust shall be cast down one day, whether it is by the workings of humans or the workings of the gods.

I had thought you soft and unsuited to dealing justice, but perhaps it is not the case.

[fistsofchange]

Oh...good?

[She doesn't look mad, at least. That's a relief.]

I'm still worried they're gonna burn the whole town down, which won't do ANYONE any good.

[sacrament_of_blood]

Alas, I know not how to calm them down, unless I was to use intimidation or fill the area with the mark of death. That has a depressing and unsettling effect on those not of the people of blood, I have found.

[fistsofchange]

Is that like a magic thing?

[sacrament_of_blood]

It is the sacred magic of blood and death.

[fistsofchange]

Might as well give it a shot then. They won't like it, but it's better then burning the town down and having everyone be homeless tomorrow.

[sacrament_of_blood]

Very well.

[Without further ado, Merciless takes out her knife and nick her finger. A copious amount of blood flows out... and flows and flows, far more than should be from a wound like that, more than should be in a human body. It gathers into a strange glyph on the ground. An oppressive feeling begins to emanate from the glyph, like Death itself is resting its icy fingers upon your neck.]

I will have to do this at a few spots to drive the rioters away.

[fistsofchange]

[Lin shivered, half from the spell effecting her, half from Merciless's blood trick just being damn creepy.

Sorcerers are weird.]

And this won't actually hurt anyone, will it?

[sacrament_of_blood]

It has no direct harmful effects. I cannot rule out that for example someone might react in a harmful way. But in my experience their reactions are usually more like yours.

[She was at ease in the atmosphere created by the blood ritual, and that showed in her posture. To her, it was a peaceful feeling.]

But we still need to resolve the core problem that led to this rioting: the tyranny.

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[rose_liberated]

"My father's palace..."

[Okay, Rozalin was all for turning her dad out on his ear, or at least begging him to not be so cruel, but she is not here to see her legacy be looted and burned like this.]

[fistsofchange]

It was built on these people's blood, you know. They have a right to be angry.

[Her expression softened, slightly.]

But let's see if we can't maybe stop it from burning ALL the way down.

[rose_liberated]

They only had bloodshed and death when they defied him-now you've whipped them up into enough of a frenzy that there might not be any city even if they win!

[Her expression hardens a bit.]

And if they lose, my father will do far worse than death unto them.

[fistsofchange]

[Against all rational logic, Lin beamed at her.]

Then it's easy. We just have to make sure they don't lose. Where's your father?

[rose_liberated]

[Well, Rozalin doesn't actually know where he is in all this mess but the sudden aura of doom and evil might be a major hint.]

I think that is him right now. But wait, you can't actually mean to-I mean, he's too strong, he'll kill you!

[fistsofchange]

Maybe. But if I turned my back on these people, part of me would die anyways. And with all these people on our side, how can we lose? They just need direction!

[rose_liberated]

I know this may have a little trouble getting through to you-but my father is literally monstrous! His combat abilities are so immense that he's beyond humanity. He doesn't fear this many people-he might get bored of slaughtering them though!

[fistsofchange]

Lady, if I had a drink for every time someone had told me someone was too strong for anyone to defeat, I wouldn't be able to stand. No one is invincible.

[rose_liberated]

On your head be it then if he kills you...

[Because despite her own growing strength, she dares not stand against him.]