Second Visit|Obsidian, Mount Humontis

[aivea]

Raphael arrives with Mirza inside the city and lowers his hand. After a quick glance in each direction, he looks toward the senate tower thoughtfully. "So we're just going to walk in the front door?"

Mirza nods and answers, "Just as soon as the other two arrive we will. Does the idea of walking in the front door sound strange to you?"

"Not really. Just letting anyone interested walk in at any time isn't very good security."

"That makes life easier for us," Mirza replies with a shrug.

They wait for the other two quietly, each becoming caught up in their own thoughts.

[Northen Light36]

Latia and Damien appear a few seconds later. Damien with an almost resigned, nearly sorrowful air about him that's masked by his usual scowl. In all honestly, despite Thelon's request to the other Leaders, the three sign Fire doesn't expect to live to see the end of this. Be it now or later, Damien suspects someone will decide the easiest way to end this is to put an arrow in all of them.

[aivea]

Mirza manages a small smile at Latia which fades the instant he looks away so she won't see how fast disappears. On one hand, he does not want Latia to find out his true intentions; but on the other, with Rian gone, he isn't sure that he would be able to escape if things turned violent again. The Ice/Storm starts to walk slowly toward the senate tower.

Raphael, noticing that something is on Mirza's mind, touches his Mind sign and asks, ~What are you thinking about?~

"If things turn violent again then there might be no way out without Latia. But I don't think it's likely she'll understand everything and be willing to aid in escaping," Mirza thinks back at Raphael.

~Then have her wait outside the door of whatever room and talk quietly. That's only obvious...~

The Ice/Storm shrugs slightly then says in a tone somewhere between a request and and order, "Coming everyone?"

[Northen Light36]

"If you want us, of course we'll come," Latia replies, putting on an expression of being thrilled to be asked to join Mirza. "Looks like all those years of playing innocent when mum discovered the empty cookie jar and putting the blame on Latio are paying off."

[adris]

At the door the group is greeted by two guards, positioned obviously in case the open door policy goes awry. They smile and nod at Mizra and the two minds. Afterwards though they do their best to mock a scowl towards Damien.

"All of you are accepted in except for the fire leader. Lord Damien, you have been declared enemy of the earthen state as per the law of the scriptures. This has went into affect due to the wanton disregard of life shown at Lacuna, we would like you to seperate and come with us please."

The men now look serious, their acting job now looking very real. They were intent on arresting the fire leader and taking him away, River just had to hope that this act didn't have Mizra worried too much about what is to come.

[aivea]

Mirza's eyes widen and he tenses from surprise. This wasn't supposed to happen! He doesn't want at all for Damien to be out of his sight when the Leader is well enough to try something; however, he wants quite badly to talk to River.

"I am not going in without him," Mirza says coldly to the guard. "So if Damien cannot come in, I will depart and simply write what I intend to say rather than speaking to Milord River."

[Northen Light36]

Though inwardly wincing at the mention of Lacuna, Damien merely nods and steps back from the others. "If that is the law, that's the law," he comments to Mirza, but there's more then a hint of fear in his eyes. The Fire Leader can't help but worry this'll cause Mirza to order Ann's death. "It's up to you Mirza..." Under his breath, he adds, "But we both know I can hardly walk away considering what you've stolen from me."

[adris]

The guards look to Mirza and scratch their heads. They will not allow a prisoner to simply walk into the senate halls, especially with the level that Damien is. One of them reacts first though.

"Damien is a prisoner of war sir, I don't know what your relation with him is but it is dangerous for us to just let him see our leader. And you are not leaving with him either sir, we won't just let him go now that he is in our custody. We will place him in a cell laced with Tungston, even a four sign would wear himself melting that stuff, if he didn't suffocate himself first. Appeal to lord River in person, he is a caring soul and might even let you take him out of the city afterwards."

The guard knew his instructions, he had to get Mizra in without Damien being there. There can be no conflicts of interest, not in this case. If Mizra cannot agree to this the guards will just have to allow Damien into the senate chambers.

[aivea]

Mirza's frown turns into a snarl for an instant before he takes a deep breath and says, "Then we're leaving. Raphael, why don't you do the honors?"

Raphael nods and puts his right hand firmly on Damien's shoulder. Raising his left hand to touch the back of that hand to his right wrist, he prepares to teleport Damien away but pauses a moment in case Mirza changes his mind.

"I will write to Lord River when I have the chance. Go ahead, I'll meet you," Mirza says to Raphael.

The Mind/Water arches a brow at how easily Mirza is giving up before teleporting himself and Damien as far away as he has the energy to.

"Latia, would you mind teleporting me to where Raphael went to?"

[Northen Light36]

Latia nods and reaches out with her mind to sense where Rapheal went before touching Mirza and teleporting.

[adris]

The guards eyes widen before the order is given.

"Wait! We would hate if anyone left unhappy, if it is in the best interest in diplomacy we shall let Damien in sir. Please, we apologize for the inconvinence. We will take the blame for all of this, step into the senate halls."

He hopes he just caught them fast enough to be able to avert disaster.

[Devon]

A voice echos in Mirza's mind.~I speak on behalf of Lord River, he'd like to personally apologize to you for the behavior of his guards. If you can, he'd still like to see you in person. Of course Damien would be allowed to enter.~

[aivea]

Mirza, once he arrives were Damien and Raphael are at the edge of Humontis, turns toward his captive with a snarl. He is reached by Xavier's message, however he isn't exactly going to reply right away.

"So that is the way it's going to be- The instant there is a chance to escape, you're going to try to? Did you forgot that I only need to say the words and your niece will die? Or do you really care that LITTLE about her?! The moment you try again to escape I will have her killed! Do you understand?" roars Mirza.

[Northen Light36]

Damien clentches his hands into fists. "OF COURSE I KNOW!" he snarls. "HOW COULD I FORGET IT?" Taking a deep breath, Damien hisses, "I wasn't trying to escape. I love that child more then life its self. I was just trying to get you in the door by complying!" Latia, sensing that this could get nasty fast, takes action to distract Mirza.

"His niece will die?" she repeats, finally allowing herself to look as troubled as she feels. "Mirza, what's going on?"

[aivea]

Mirza jumps slightly at the sound of Latia's voice. In his anger, he had forgotten that she is standing right there. Closing his eyes and taking a few slow breaths to relax, Mirza tries to think of a convincing lie then sighs heavily. He speaks slowly and in what is supposed to sound like a regretful tone, "When the Forces saw what Damien did to Lacuna, they became enraged and started considering a method of punishment. One of the ideas was to take away the life of his niece just like he had taken away the families of so many innocents, some of whom were no older than she is. However, in time their anger cooled and the decision was made to give him a second chance. If Damien helps to carry out their will long enough to show his desire to return to the right path, there will be no punishment."

Raphael continues to stand aside and wait for the argument to end without him.