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!"

 

[Shadowess]

Rickster's face turned red, and he stifled an unexpected moan. He grinned at Ricky, this clearly being as much of a surprise to him. "Um, surprise?" he chuckled. He wasn't entirely sure how he'd started, but now that he'd gotten it going, he did his best to keep it up while he kissed Ricky and started to undress him. 

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"What do you-?" Kodi started as he looked at the sketch. He was confused about what Travis was trying to tell him. He looked towards the bathroom and sighed. He really needed to get back to searching for Clementine. He didn't have time for all this drama. Sketch still in hand, he followed Reed into the bathroom and stopped a few feet from him to give him space. "Hey, are you ok? I didn't scare you, did I?"

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Looking up, Clementine studied Adam for a moment before answering. "I get why you did it," she answered. "By rights, I should be demanding to be taken home. You did essentially kidnap me. But... It'd feel wrong for me to leave. You're going to need someone with medical experience to make sure your wives survive... There are so many things that can go wrong with childbirth. I might not have a doctorate, but I'm exceptionally skilled when it comes to science and medicine... so if I left, I'd feel like I'd be dooming them... and dammit, I'm trying to be a better person than I used to be... so, no. I don't want to leave, Adam. This is my choice."

Clementine sighed as she picked up one of the jars with powder inside. After inspecting it for a moment, she put it down and then turned to face him. "When I agreed to help you, I was motivated by greed... that was the old me trying to come back... I don't want to be her anymore. I don't want to do this for power or a title... well, part of me does, but I also want to help."

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"Business?" Lilith repeated the word, and then she jumped when the bottle shattered. When Gabriel explained he'd forgotten about some kind of ceremony that other archangels had been invited to and offered to take her with him, she hesitated with a horrified expression. She quickly shook her head as the thought of being surrounded by other Angels filled her with dread. "N-no. No Angels. No," she stammered and hugged herself. 

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Kris nodded with a small smile. "Like I said. You're one of us, now," he told her. Then awkwardly cleared his throat. "Just don't tell the boys I have a soft side," he then said quietly with a grin as he walked to her door. He turned his head to her as his hand lay on the door handle. "If you ever need to talk, you can always come to me," he opened the door and headed back to his room.

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Oscar frowned and turned to face Leo. "This has to be your choice. I'll support you, whatever you choose. I know you're worried about her, but sooner or later, she's going to have to come to terms with the fact that you can't be here forever. You've got a life of your own."

Helena had gotten up from her chair and taken out her walking stick, which she unfolded in a single flick of her wrist. She started tapping it on the ground as she walked towards the door that Allie had run through. "Allie?" she called out to her, trying to determine which direction she had gone in.

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"Lucky for some." Atma chuckled. 
"Atma!" Samael greeted her with open arms as he approached them. "I heard you'd retired. Surprised to see you here."
Atma looked at him blankly, trying her best to recognise him despite having absolutely no memory of him. "I'm so sorry," she said awkwardly. "I don't remember anything from before my um, 'retirement'"
"Ah, that has to suck," Samael commented, then held his hand out for her to shake. "Samael. You used to call me Sam," After shaking her hand, he then looked at Abaddon. "I saw you at the meeting, but we didn't get a chance to talk. Abaddon, right?" he held out a hand for him, too.

"I couldn't agree more." Shezmu chuckled. 
Meanwhile, at the bar, Warren had ordered himself and Shezmu a glass of red wine. When the bartender placed them onto the bar and asked if he needed anything else, Warren nodded. "Can I borrow your lime knife for a moment?"
The barman looked at him oddly but passed the small knife over to him. Then watched in surprise as Warren, without any hesitation or reaction other than a slight wince from the citrus, pricked his finger with it. Warren passed the knife back to the barman. "You might want to wash that before you use it again," he told him as he held his finger over one of the glasses and squeezed a few drops of his blood into it. 

"We have blood available for vampiric guests..." The barman said, but Warren grinned while shaking his head. 
"He prefers mine," he said simply before popping a napkin onto his finger for a moment. When he pulled it away, the small cut had healed. The barman took the napkin from him to dispose of and watched as Warren left the bar with the glasses, seemingly happily. 
"Ah, thank you." Shezmu grinned as Warren rejoined them. He took the wine glass from him and gave him an expectant look. "Warren?" 
Warren nodded before looking at Amelia and Charles. "I'm sorry for the part that I played when Donnie was around. With Shezmu's help, I'm trying to be better. I hope you'll forgive me."
Amelia hesitated to answer as she gave Warren a hard look before sighing. "I mean... that's what we're all about now, isn't it? Forgiveness. Just make sure you stay on the right track this time." 
"I will," Warren said, relieved.

"Perhaps you can tell me more about them," Lilly suggested to Dariel. She then smiled at Conrad. "Thank you."
She noted the way that Dariel and Raven seemed to be becoming fast friends. "In my home world, I would have been considered an adult already. Apparently, here I'm only considered to barely be a young adult." She tilted her head at Dariel. "How old are you?"

Raziel didn't bring his gaze up to meet Death's, but he grinned at the joke. "That was even better the second time around..." he joked as well. His clairvoyant powers didn't quite work like that, but now and again, he had the courage to make light of his situation. "I appreciate the offer, Your Grace. As you can imagine, my kind of power comes with a great deal of responsibility. If I must discuss matters, then I must do so with a great deal of care." 

Raziel glanced very quickly at him before lowering his eyes back to the ground. He smiled warmly. "I was telling the truth. I don't win this election. But that's fine by me, Your Grace. My gifts are enough. I'm just hoping to enjoy the occasion." He nodded towards the group. "Your children look very smart in their robes. You must be proud." 

"Ελα! (Come on!) You will most certainly not tone it down! If anyone likes a party, Καρδιά μου (My heart), it is me!" Leandra exclaimed proudly and with a playful jab at Life's arm. 

Azrael looked up in time to see Jean dragging Hannes over to them. He smiled warmly as they approached, despite Hannes's reddening face. "It is good to see you're doing well and that you're reunited," he said as his eyes moved from Hannes to Jean. He then ticked their names off after adding Hannes as a plus one. 
"You remember me?" Hannes said in surprise. 
"I see a lot of... let's say, 'clients'. A few stand out now and then. Yours was one." Azrael replied. "But you've earned your wings, made your way home, and your battle hasn't been in vain. That's worth celebration in itself."
"You were kind to me," Hannes said with a nod and a smile. "Thank you."
"It is my duty," Azrael replied modestly. "Please, enjoy yourselves today. I've had the bar reserve some blood packs for our more vampiric guests."

He then turned to look at Nate and Tom as they arrived. "I was beginning to grow concerned." He chuckled. 
"I didn't even know about this until two minutes ago." Tom laughed as he tried his best to quickly straighten out his suit. 
"Any sign of Gabriel?" Azrael asked as he marked down Tom as a plus one and ticked off Nate. "We also seem to be missing Hades and her band, for that matter..."

Off to one side of the room, Carol was chatting away and was trying her best to seduce Uriel, who was merely watching her with a smirk as he occasionally took a sip of his drink. 

David was having a pleasant conversation with Cassiel.

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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 (+ Tom) [Arrived]
* 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 couldn't help but moan in ecstasy. He dug his nails into the back of Rickster. Squeezing hard against his jacket, "Oh this is the best! Fuck me up!"

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 Reed shook his head, "I'm just frustrated. The only reason why I was chosen to work for the CIA was because of my intelligence. I was never trained because they didn't expect a wimp like me to do anything other than calculate. All I ever do is sit at a desk. And...you hardly know me. You could have just let that guy take me."

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Adam smiled a little, "Then is there anything you need me from?"

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Gabriel raised his hands, "Alright calm down. You can stay here. Just wake your son up so he can go over what I meant by business, ok? I've got a ceremony to catch." He disappeared.

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Violet couldn't help but feel some kind of warmth for him. She closed the door and sighed with relief after telling him her woes.

Blake was in the kitchen eating a sandwich again. He didn't have his skills in cooking. He glanced at Kris, "Good morning sir." His voice still held a hurt tone.

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Leo clenched his fists, "She is the President's daughter! Do you know how important she is? And she's right! I can't just....I don't know. I think about the small things I do for her and I kind of want to keep doing that. But I also...."

Allie sniffled and wiped her tears when she heard someone. "Helena? What are you doing?" She ran over and placed her hands on her shoulders. "I'm sorry you had to hear me act like a jerk. You should be having fun here."

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Abaddon limply held out a hand, "Uh yes? You are not hateful towards me? You must know of my history."

Charles smirked, "I see you two make a great couple. A bloody good one if you know what I mean. Still though, as long as both parties agree on this blood exchange, I guess I have nothing to be concerned about."

Dariel smiled, "Fifteen. But yeah, I could totally talk to you about vampires! I barely started learning their history but already there's so much I know!" Raven replied, "Maybe we could get a class from you?" Dariel flushed, "Oh! Uh I don't know. I'm not sure I can really teach anything."

Death nodded, "Thank you. I am proud of them. Raziel, despite what you say or think, I believe you to be a great Archangel. I commend you for your centuries of hard work. Should you find yourself feeling dull in loneliness, I would gladly invite you for a casual conversation in my kingdom. It is about time I widen my social surroundings anyways. After all, I only ever talked to myself and you can imagine how awkward that must have been."

Life laughed, "Guess I know I won't have to hold back then!"

Jean couldn't help but hug Azrael, "I'm so grateful that you helped my fiancee! Please come visit the castle when you can!" He nodded at Hannes. "Let's go get some drinks and say hi to everyone!"

Nate raised a brow, "You're kidding me? I'm the one who's here before Gabriel?"

Suddenly, there was a loud bang and a puff of smoke. The smoke soon wisped away as the band stood there in the large space. Hades shouted into the microphone with her power and everyone's else helping keep the music going. "It's time to rock it out!" She jumped off stage and tossed the microphone. Storm caught it before placing it on the stand. And soon, the music sprang into action.

Gabriel had just arrived with his lover when the music was getting all scratchy, crazy, and loud as can be. As Storm sung his heart out with his band mates playing their instruments, the ice sculpture could be heard shattering into pieces. Shubael ran to the mess, "My sculpture!"

Gabriel plugged his fingers in his ears, "So everything kosher?"

Death flinched a bit at the loud music, "This is what the youth of mortals listen to?"

Hades ran over to David, "Hey dad! How's it hanging?" She gave him a much stronger hug than she realized. Ever since she became a Hell Hound, she had more strength now.