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Post by Esser der Toten on Apr 21, 2008 7:32:05 GMT -5
***NEW DAY***
*A long black bird swooped out of the sky, alighting on a heavy branch that bent for a moment at the sudden weight. His head tilted jerkily, taking in the new environment. So long, but it would do. He pecked impatiently at the bark at his clawed feet.*
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Post by Abraxas on Apr 21, 2008 7:35:17 GMT -5
*Abraxas was leaning comfortably on the branch of a well-filled cherry tree, calmly watching the other bird, who pecked impatiently at the bark. He shook his little head, and his black raven eyes filled with compassion.*
"Hey - buddy. Don't you want some cherries instead?"
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Post by Esser der Toten on Apr 21, 2008 7:41:33 GMT -5
*The bird lifted his head, turning one eye to take in the new arrival. He blinked.*
"No." *He answered morosely.*
"Need meat. Hungry."
*He stared forlornly into the forest, as if expecting something to suddenly arrive.*
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Post by Abraxas on Apr 21, 2008 7:43:39 GMT -5
*Abraxas landed on the branch beside him and looked curious at him.*
"Hey, you're new here, aren't you? My name is Abraxas."
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Post by Esser der Toten on Apr 21, 2008 7:53:59 GMT -5
*His attention returned to the other bird, his head quirked to observe him.*
"Here, now...perhaps I am new. But not new. Old. Ancient."
*His eyes grew distant for a moment.*
"They call me Esser der Toten."
*He looked back to the woods, ruffling his feathers slightly.*
"Then they curse me and spit at me to ward off their diseases."
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Post by Abraxas on Apr 21, 2008 7:58:07 GMT -5
*Abraxas blinked.*
"Esser der Toten. Eater of the Dead? Interesting. I am ancient too. I am a brother of Odin's ravens, Hugin and Munin."
*He thought over the last sentence.*
"And that is a rotten thing to do. They should learn some manners."
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Post by Esser der Toten on Apr 21, 2008 8:02:20 GMT -5
*The feathers rustled again in a near bird-shaped shrug.*
"It is not a misnomer. And I will feast on their flesh when they have expired."
*He looked back to Abraxas.*
"Unless buried to soon."
*He made it sound like the saddest thing in the world as he faced forwards again.*
"Then I am hungry."
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Post by Abraxas on Apr 21, 2008 8:09:14 GMT -5
*Abraxas patted the other bird's back with his right wing. He really felt sorry for the dude.*
"Well, I must admit, I'm more of a vegetarian myself. My witch taught me to enjoy fruit and vegetables. Oh, the meals she can create!"
*He smiled by the memories of Malefica's cooking.*
"You really only eat dead bodies? Do they have to die in a special way before you eat them?"
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Post by Esser der Toten on Apr 21, 2008 8:12:43 GMT -5
*The bird puffed his feathers and hopped a few bounces away that he might look at this other. He spoke nonsense.*
"I am carrion eater. Cuz, I assumed that you did as well. Do you deny what you are?"
*He tilted his head.*
"Eat all, I do. But some are better than others."
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Post by Abraxas on Apr 21, 2008 8:15:51 GMT -5
*Abraxas smiled.*
"I don't know what you are, but I have lived the last 2000 years of my life together with the Princess of Hell. She has a heart of gold, and is kind and gentle. And intelligent too. She is the best witch I have ever seen."
*He tilted his head.*
"What do you like the best?"
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Post by Esser der Toten on Apr 21, 2008 8:18:27 GMT -5
"Eating." *He answered plainly, not looking at Abraxas.*
"Why would a Princess of Hell be good? You know that makes no sense."
*The poor creature seemed to be confused about the way things were supposed to work. But Esser wasn't. He knew. All too well.*
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Post by Abraxas on Apr 21, 2008 8:24:39 GMT -5
*Abraxas smiled.*
"My Princess is special." *He replied proudly.*
"Her body may look fragile, but her soul is strong and noble. And her father was a God."
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Post by Esser der Toten on Apr 21, 2008 8:29:38 GMT -5
*The bird remained unmoved.*
"In the end, she will fall. They all do."
*His chest lifted and fell in a sigh.*
"And I will make merry feast of her 'til she is returned to that cold earth and the Hell beneath it."
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Post by Abraxas on Apr 21, 2008 8:36:15 GMT -5
*Abraxas chuckled with laughter.*
"Well, you are in a bright mood today, aren't you? Do you mind if I call you Merry?"
*He looked at the bird with blinking eyes.*
"And you will have to wait a long time for her fall. You see... She is immortal."
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Post by Esser der Toten on Apr 21, 2008 8:40:05 GMT -5
"I do."
*His answer was frank.*
"And how came she by this? It is my understanding that on Earth, even demon and devil might fall, if only to return to that from which they came."
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