Balance The Realms June 2025 - Nov 2025

[Shadowess]

"Alright," Rickster kissed him and teleported them to their bedroom. He knew this would mean the unconscious man in the kitchen would now be alone, but he was confident that his bindings would be too strong for him to break loose. Rickster wrapped his arms around Ricky and wondered if he could achieve a hover while they continued to get lost in their passion. He kissed his neck and started to beat his wings, trying to adjust the speed so that they'd only lift a little. As he was attempting this manoeuvre, he discovered he could make his wings vibrate.

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As soon as the pimp demon was gone, Kodi's eyes returned to normal, and his tail receded back into his spine. He hurried over to Reed and helped him to his feet. "Hey, are you alright? I'm sorry that you had to see me get like that." He then growled under his breath. "It's demons like that that give the rest of us a bad name..."

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Back at the secured location for New Eden to begin, Clementine had had enough time to sleep off the effects of the champagne. Now she was inspecting the ingredients that John had brought to her, along with the equipment she could use. "Will this be enough?" John asked her while watching her carefully. 
Clementine took a moment to answer before nodding and fastening her hair back with a ribbon that she'd borrowed from one of the other women. "It's a start," she said as she picked up a vial. "This will take some time and experimentation."
"Call me if you need anything," he said before walking away. 
Clementine sighed and looked at everything on the table before her, feeling a little overwhelmed and unsure of where to start. A part of her still wondered if she should be helping them at all. She was still confused about how she should be feeling.

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"This..." Lilith smiled as she glanced down for a moment before looking back up at Gabriel. "This brings me comfort," she looked around them and the building once more. Fascinated by the idea that humans might look to spend time here. "So, this is to be my home now?" she asked, as if just now coming around to the idea.

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At her comment, Kris realised what he was doing and lowered his hand rather quickly. He averted his eyes, possibly embarrassed, but with the way he held himself, it would be difficult to tell. He glanced at her door when she mentioned Blake. He recalled how Blake had behaved earlier and his harsh words to him. "In the morning. It's late- Oh well, early now," he said as he looked at his watch and realised he'd been passed out for longer than he'd realised. It was now the early hours of the morning. "Give it a few hours, and I'll come with you."

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Helena sat in a nearby chair. Being blind, she couldn't see what was happening, but she could hear everything. Including each little movement they made, so she knew roughly whereabouts in the room everyone was. Helena had been granted permanent residence with Allie and her family some time ago, at Allie's insistence. The girls had grown a close bond during the time she'd been staying with them, so when it became apparent that her older brother wasn't coming back for her and the time for Helena to go into the foster system came up, Allie had put her foot down and refused to let it happen. Now, Helena sat quietly in the chair, gripping the chair's arm nervously as she knew how much this all meant to Allie. 

Oscar sighed, "This doesn't mean we're gone for good. It just means Leo's job is changing. He can still come and visit now and then, right Leo?" he said while looking at Leo, hoping to diffuse the situation.

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Atma chuckled at Abaddon's reaction to the wine. "Just don't drink it too quickly or you'll get drunk faster," she pointed out. "Besides, it's polite not to overdo it at classy functions like this," she said while gesturing around them. She found herself looking around again in awe. She really couldn't remember a single bit of her past life, so seeing it all like this was like she was experiencing it all for the very first time. 

"Pardon-?" Shezmu was taken aback, and he looked at Warren in surprise. Then, before Warren could say a word, he'd already pulled the information he needed from his memories. "Ah!" He said just as Warren had opened his mouth. Warren faltered and then closed his mouth again, a little annoyed that Shezmu had read his mind again. Shezmu then turned back to Charles and Amelia. "Apologies, I hadn't realised. Rest assured, my companion has no more affiliation with that criminal and has instead pledged himself to me."

"I'm so relieved," Amelia mumbled sarcastically. 
Shezmu's smile thinned for a moment. "I understand the apprehension. Please, let us start over. Warren, please go and get us drinks and..." Shezmu leaned over to Warren to whisper something into his ear. For a split second, Warren's expression blanked, but then he nodded and smiled at Shezmu before awkwardly lowering his eyes from Amelia & Charles as he walked past them towards the bar.
Shezmu turned his attention back to the couple just as Amelia spoke. "What do you mean he's pledged himself to you?"
"Merely that he has agreed to devote himself to me," Shezmu answered simply. "I assure you, he has left his old life behind to begin anew. I hope that this will not sour a potential friendship?"
"Hmm. We'll see." Amelia said as she glanced in Warren's direction for a second. She turned back to Shezmu. "You said you only woke up recently?"
"Indeed, I went to slumber centuries ago."
"How long-? Sorry, is that rude?"
"Not at all." Shezmu smiled warmly. "I sought to sleep in the year 1570. The language hath changed much," he said while making fun of the way he used to speak before learning the modern language.

"Vampires?" Lilly asked  Dariel curiously. "I've only seen depictions of those on television. My friends said some of those movies were a 'must-watch'," she commented. She then looked at Conrad as he approached them. "Good to see you again," she welcomed him warmly. When he asked his question, she chuckled nervously. "I'm not used to it," she admitted. "I'm nervous that I'll mess up my oath."

Raziel's jaw clenched as he heard Shubael's comments. "Encouraging as always, brother," he greeted him sarcastically, but his voice wavered as if he wasn't confident enough to be saying such things. "You needn't fear. I have no intention of seeking the position. There'd be no point... I won't win anyway. I've seen it." his voice became more and more quiet as he spoke.

"Yes!" Zadkiel cheered and looked at Leandra before holding out a hand to shake hers. "I'm Zadkiel. My friends call me Zad."
"You know my Life?" Leandra asked as she shook his hand. 
"I used to visit now and then before humanity became a thing. Things weren't as busy back then, but it doesn't mean it wasn't boring. This guy knows how to party!"

Hannes looked around at the castle in absolute awe. He'd only ever heard of Death's Kingdom through his lessons when he was trying to become an Angel. Seeing it in person was really something else. He glanced around and recognised Azrael immediately. "He helped to guide me to Heaven when I died." He said to Jean.

Azrael ticked off the other Archangels one by one as they turned up until only two were left to arrive. Nate and Gabriel. He sighed and tapped the end of his pen on the side of his clipboard. "Fashionably late, as usual, boys..."

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Party;- 

From Death's Realm:- 
* Death (No Guest Invited)[Arrived]
* Azrael (No Guest Invited) [Arrived]
* Lilly (No Guest Invited) [Arrived]
* Raven (+ Conrad)[Arrived]

From Life's Realm:-
* Life (+ Leandra) [Arrived]

From Earth:- 
* Shezmu (+ Warren) [Arrived] 
* Dariel (No Guest Invited) [Arrived]
* Jean (+ Hannes) [Arrived]

From Heaven:-
* Nate (No Guest Invited) 
* Gabriel (No Guest Invited)
* Samael (No Guest Invited) [Arrived]
* Raziel (No Guest Invited) [Arrived]
* Cassiel (No Guest Invited) [Arrived - Not claimed yet]
* Raphael (No Guest Invited)[Arrived - Not claimed yet]
* Jophiel (No Guest Invited)[Arrived - Not claimed yet]
* Haniel (No Guest Invited)[Arrived - Not claimed yet]
* Uriel (No Guest Invited) [Arrived]
* Camael (No Guest Invited)[Arrived - Not claimed yet]
* Zadkiel (No Guest Invited) [Arrived]
* Shubael (No Guest Invited) [Arrived]

From Hell:-
* Amelia (No Guest Invited) [Arrived]
* Charles (No Guest Invited) [Arrived]
* Abbadon (+ Atma) [Arrived]
* David (+ Carol) [Arrived]
* Hades (+ Storm & Band Members)

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[Denix Vames]

Ricky moaned at the vibrations, "When were you going to tell me you could do that?!"

The man slowly opened his eyes. He found himself alone, "What? Where am I? And no one's around?" He glanced at the knife on the counter. He hobbled his way over until he knocked the knife over. On his side, he grabbed it and cut the ropes off. Getting up, he dusted himself off. "Guess I might as well make something for myself. I'm starving."

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Reed slapped his hand away. Tears dripped down his cheeks as he glared back at him. Without saying anything, he ran into the men's restroom. Stopping dead in his tracks when he saw the cracked mirror. He figured it was a pretty good metaphor for how he felt.

Travis had drawn a sketch of Reed with a heart doodle next to it. He ripped it from his sketchbook and held it out for Kodi to give to Reed as a gift. Travis smiled and pointed at the restroom.

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Adam walked over, "Hey are you ok? I'm really sorry about before." He sighed, "I can't help but wonder if I did the right thing or not. I just....don't want you to feel forced."

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Gabriel nodded, "Pretty much. Though I don't think you know much about modern business, do you? I think your son will have to handle that one." A bottle suddenly broke from his powers, "Oh my god! I forgot about the ceremony!" He blushed, "Sorry about the mess. I'll clean it up. Anyways, Death is having a ceremony for his kids! All of the Archangels are invited and they can take one guest with them or go solo. Now, it's up to you so I'm only asking, did you want to come with me? The theme is all black."

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Violet grabbed his arm, "Hey wait. I didn't mean...." She noticed her hand on his person. Blushing, she let go. "I make a lot of dumb jokes to deal with things. You kind of need a sense of humor when you live as long as I have." She smiled a little, "But I did appreciate you coming here and checking on me."

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Allie said, "He wants me to change who I am! I don't want that! I want to stay human. And I don't want someone else to watch me!" Leo spoke, "Allie I-" She shouted, "Leave me alone!" She ran out of the bedroom. Making her way down the hall where she was heading off to who knows where. Leo sighed, "I don't know Oscar. I want to do this but what if a guy like Donnie shows up again? The President has his trust in me. And I hate to see Allie like this."

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Abaddon raised a brow, "I do not believe my abilities involve becoming drunk." He took a second small sip.

Charles chuckled, "You're telling me. Some mortals these days could use some manners."

Dariel replied, "They're real alright and they're nice." Conrad smiled, "Don't worry Lily. I know you and my love will do a perfect job." Dariel said, "I didn't realize there were so many of us for the kids table." Raven stepped in, "I say we're old enough to get the adult rides." The two seem to be joking with each other.

Shubael glared, "There you go again! You and your pity party!" He smirked, "You are right about one thing though. They will chose the right candidate. And I will represent Heaven with grace and dignity." Death appeared, "Pardon my interruption, I do believe Shubael that you are needed in Antarctica where you may help your penguin brethren." Shubael scoffed, "Well I never!" He strut away.

Death nodded at Raziel, "Are you comfortable here? Would you like to discuss important topics with me? You sell yourself short. There are great things in you as there are great things in all of my guests."

Life waved nonchalantly, "Oh that was centuries ago. Things have changed since. I might have to tone it down this time for my future wife."

Jean jumped excitedly, "We should go say hi to him!" Before Hannes had a chance to say anything, Jean grabbed his hand. Dragging him over to Azrael. Nate and Tom suddenly appeared with their black suits a wrinkled mess as they did their best to quickly get dressed. Nate spoke, "We're here! Totally forgot about this emo party but we're here!"