Blood from Stone [AU]

[Marian Hawke]

"Bright? I beg your pardon, I had no idea you were clergy," says Ruby, giving another small bow. 

[Coquette Blacquin]

"Says he's a Pavitra."

[Marian Hawke]

"Truly? I'm honored!" Ruby straightens again, putting his mask back on. "We definitely need to help him, then. What is your mission, Bright's His-paws-are-silent-but-his-growl-is-fierce-in-defense-of-the-righteous?" 

[Coquette Blacquin]

"How do you remember all that," mutters Silver.

[Vigile]

Bright's His-paws-are-silent-but-his-growl-is-fierce-in-defense-of-the-righteous however, beams at Ruby. "Thank you for the kindness, good sir. Far too many don't even try to get it correctly, well done. As for your question... well, it is alas not for me to know the finer details of My Lord's plans but if I were to guess, I would guess that I am to assist the two of you in your efforts to protect the weak and enslaved from their oppressors."

[Coquette Blacquin]

The hell you are, thinks The Scale, but he finds himself unable to turn down the help, not with Cindy's eyes bright and shining as she pictures a little kitty mask, boots, maybe a cape for kitty. 

[Marian Hawke]

"Well, we can get you set up back at the hideout?" offers Ruby, his smile faltering as he darts a glance to the now-silent Silver. "I mean, if the boss says that's okay, of course."

[Coquette Blacquin]

Still, Silver wars with himself, trying to come to some sort of arrangement where he doesn't have to look after two relative rookies every night but Cindy doesn't keep making that face.

[Marian Hawke]

"B-boss?" asks Garrett, now sounding more unsure and a little frightened. 

[Vigile]

"I assure you that my capture was entirely the exception, not the norm," the agathion says firmly. "I have stalked the profane and sinful for longer than the two of you have lived, combined. I am far more dangerous in combat than my small frame might suggest. I am a skilled tracker and stalker, I can turn into mist, allowing me to slip into even the smallest crack, have some minor healing ability, may speak with any animal or mortal and, as you can plainly see, fly. Oh, and of course, as a agathion, I am far more resistant to damage than mortals."

[Coquette Blacquin]

"You will have to remain at the hideout," says Silver finally. "I cannot risk your giving away our identities."

[Marian Hawke]

"Yay," says Ruby weakly, leaning against the wall. Thank heavens she's not upset.

[Vigile]

He ponders that for a moment, head cocked to the side. "I... could wear a mask?" he offers tentatively.

[Coquette Blacquin]

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"You would likely still be recognizable. A full disguise would be more prudent."

[Vigile]

"...full... disguise?" 

Ears slick back and the feline swallows nervously. What have I gotten myself into?