Meeting the Family [Private] | Eldritch Academy

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Spirit's Fire Church Grim / Phoenix Terra

Jul 26, 2019 23:45:33 GMT -6

Post by Ryse Azar on Jul 26, 2019 23:45:33 GMT -6

Had anyone told her she was going to go see a certain nephalem a few weeks after her death, she would’ve called them crazy. But here she was, standing in front of the door to the blond boy’s room. She wrung her hands nervously, shifting from foot to foot. As much as she was worried about talking to Zeke again, Ryse knew she couldn’t avoid talking to him forever. She hadn’t seen the boy in weeks, and she grew worried about him. So against her better judgement, she planned on visiting his room to talk with him. Which was why she was here now.

The teenager raised a hand. Hesitated. Then softly knocked on the door. “Z...Zeke...?” She asked nervously. “Are you um.... are you okay? You’ve been in there for a while now...... I also uh. Brought the homework you have due for your classes. I c-could um...help you catch up.....maybe....” All of this was sounding stupid in her head. She shouldn’t have come here. This was a bad idea. She should come back later......

Zekigne Zunias

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Unified Legacy Nephalem Zekigne Zunias

Jul 26, 2019 23:56:59 GMT -6

Post by Zekigne Zunias on Jul 26, 2019 23:56:59 GMT -6

Zeke was curled up on his bed like he had been for the past few days. He’d been skipping out on classes and keeping himself locked inside the room all day long. Babysitting him until he was feeling better was his father: The Arch Demon of Wrath; Zostral. In his humanoid form of course. Currently he was sitting on a chair reading a newspaper written and printed by demons so that he could keep up to date on what was happening. “Huh. So Dendrin really did seal that deal with the emperor. Good news for us then.” Zeke didn’t say anything, and didn’t look to him either. He was too busy fighting the war in his head as both demonic and angelic natures swirled in his heart which was currently being crushed by shame, terror, doubt and depression.

All of this however was interrupted when a knock came at the door. Normally Zeke would just utterly ignore this, but when the person spoke. His eyes widened but didn’t move. She continued, trying to offer him her help with his homewo-…Why? His head turned to the door, which caught Zostral’s attention. ‘Why is she offering to help me with my homework? Why is she offering me anything at all? Why isn't she mad at me? Hell why isn't she trying to kill me?' Before these could be answered however, Zostral turned to the door. Then back to Zeke and narrowed his eyes. 'That's her isn't it?' 'Dad please no, I'm begging you.' 'I'm not... I want to, but I'm not. If this will get you out of this... Mood your in, then I'll help.' 'No no dad, please don't-' 'Hey Honey? Could you come down here real quick? This is important......... I don't know, tell them you dropped a flask of holy water and are getting it real qui- Look you're the one who asked an arch demon of wrath to watch our son, so don't go telling me-' Zeke blinked. Ok, not what he was expecting... He looked at the door... Suddenly it looked like the most dangerous thing on the face of the earth.

Ryse Azar

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Jul 27, 2019 21:23:15 GMT -6

Post by Ryse Azar on Jul 27, 2019 21:23:15 GMT -6

There was just silence heard. No voices, no movement. She could smell him inside the room. Was he sleeping? Was he ignoring her? Tilting her head a little, she raised her hand and knocked on the door again. “Zeke, I... I know you’re probably mad at me.” The teenager stated. “You have good reason to be. But you can’t stay holed up in your room forever. Just give me the chance to apologize. If you never want to see me again after that, I understand. Please open the door.”

Ryse clasped her hands in front of her, biting her lip. She wasn’t sure what else to say. If he didn’t open the door, she’d just slip the homework underneath the door and walk away.

Zekigne Zunias

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Unified Legacy Nephalem Zekigne Zunias

Jul 27, 2019 21:30:27 GMT -6

Post by Zekigne Zunias on Jul 27, 2019 21:30:27 GMT -6

Zeke listened as she stated how she knew he was probably mad at her. His eyes widened. Mad at her? Why should he be?! ‘Mad at you, I’m mad at myself! Although she did try to torture and kill me all the same. But it was because I hurt her, hell I even killed her! I should run over and comfort her, reassure her that I’m not angry at her and that she isn’t in the wrong.’ He threw his hands onto his head, his nails nearly going into his skin. Then he heard her continue, stating how he had to give her the chance to apologize. How he couldn’t stay holed up in his room forever. He began to silently sob. She was right. He couldn’t hide anymore. People knew, people had found out. He felt a hand smack him against the head and he looked up. His father was giving him that look. Zeke paled and nodded before rushing towards the door.

Zeke unlocked the door, opened it up, and threw himself at her, wrapping his arms around her in an embrace as he began to pour out his tears. "I'm sorry! I'm sorry I'm so, so, so sorry Ryse! I didn't meant to! I didn't mean to, please forgive me! I'm sorry!" He continued until his voice cracked and he just cried against her, losing his strength and slowly sinking to the floor. Zostral just watched from the other side of the room. When Ryse saw him he would look like a very tall man wearing a suit and tie with red eyes.

Ryse Azar

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Spirit's Fire Church Grim / Phoenix Terra

Jul 27, 2019 21:55:19 GMT -6

Post by Ryse Azar on Jul 27, 2019 21:55:19 GMT -6

She’d expected yelling and shouting, maybe even a curse or two flung her way. She was mentally preparing herself for this when the door opened. What she had not prepared for was the blond boy to be crying and hugging her, apologizing profusely.

“Wh....?” Ryse’s brows furrowed, confusion clear on her face as she looked at Zeke who was now on the ground. She was so shocked she couldn’t form a coherent sentence. “Wha- um.... it’s.. okay..? Well, I mean. It’s not but... I’m okay.” It was then she spotted the man staring at her from across the room. She noticed his red eyes.

And she paled.

“Z-Zeke. Who is h-he...?” She stammered, freezing to the spot. Those eyes reminded her so much of when Zeke had turned that it made her a little nauseous. She shivered where she stood, afraid to come any closer. She didn’t dare step foot inside the room.

Zekigne Zunias

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Unified Legacy Nephalem Zekigne Zunias

Jul 28, 2019 7:28:47 GMT -6

Post by Zekigne Zunias on Jul 28, 2019 7:28:47 GMT -6

Zekigne knew it wasn’t ok. He was glad she was fine, but the situation itself was horrible. He just kept crying his shame and pain. Zostral saw her pale which was the natural response on seeing him…… And the right one. His eyes would seem to cut deep into her heart and soul, as if he could read her like an open book. When she asked who he was, Zekigne calmed down just enough to figure out who she was talking about. “W-what? Oh.” He turned his head to Zostral, tears still sliding from his eyes. “That’s…. That’s my dad…” Zostral looked at his watch, and then looked up. As if he were waiting for someone. Eventually he sighed. “You may as well come in with her Zekigne. She’ll be here any second now.” Zekigne nodded obediently, clearly not wanting to disobey his father. He looked at Ryse. “…Could you, come inside? For a little? I promise you’re not going to be hurt in any way.”

Ryse Azar

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Jul 28, 2019 21:42:41 GMT -6

Post by Ryse Azar on Jul 28, 2019 21:42:41 GMT -6

Ryse swallowed with difficulty. Well. The man was Zeke's father. That certainly explained why he had the same red eyes.

Shaking, the teenager gingerly stepped into the room, keeping a wary eye on the man as she shut the door behind her. And now she was in the room with a demon and a nephalem..... thumbs up for foolishness. Not taking her eyes off the demon, she made her way to one of the chairs and sat down. Glanced at Zeke for a moment before turning her attention back to the orange haired man. Zeke had said that she wouldn't be harmed... but he had also told her that his father was the demon of Wrath. She wasn't too sure on the whole "not being harmed" bit...

"I don't think I've heard your full name before." She said to Zeke, trying to make light conversation despite how nervous she felt. She was tense, ready to bolt out of the room if the man tried anything. "Is Zeke a nickname, then?" Her own mother called her Renilie on rare occasions - or Ren for short - and it'd been explained to her that Ren was what her name was in ancient phoenix. Ryse was a more modern version of the name.

Zekigne Zunias

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Jul 28, 2019 21:54:17 GMT -6

Post by Zekigne Zunias on Jul 28, 2019 21:54:17 GMT -6

Zekigne nodded as he sniffed, closing the door behind him. He didn’t like people hearing or seeing him. Especially in these states. “Ye-yeah.. It’s a nickname..” He looked over to his father, nervous to speak the reason for it aloud. “Go ahead and tell her Zekigne, your mother and I sort of guessed the instant you used it.” Looking rather embarrassed and ashamed he turned back to Ryse. “..Well, you see. Angels and demons hate nephalem. With a passion. So I wanted to keep from using my nephalem name-“ “Tell the whole truth Zekigne.” “…I, also wanted something.. Normal. Something that wasn’t of my angelic or demonic lineage.” There was an uncomfortable silence after that. The father tapping his finger as he stared at Ryse. His eyes carrying with it a dangerous flame. If the hatred in Zekigne’s eyes scared her, this unfathomable depth of sheer unyielding wrath would certainly horrify her. He wasn’t called the arch demon of wrath for nothing after all.

However the tension was broken when another woman appeared. Literally appearing out of thin air. To Ryse and Zekigne she would have seemingly just popped into existence without a flash or sound. The woman turned to look at Ryse. “Ah, hello darling. I’m so glad you came, it gives us time to explain and answer any questions you might have.” She turned to her husband. “…Sweetie, please stop staring at our guest.” “Honey, I’m restraining myself.” She sighed. “I know.. Please excuse him, it’s a knee jerk reaction. Zekigne? Ryse? Why don’t you both take a seat?”