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You may have some fantasies of control over my behaviour, but if you think that you will send me to one of those other worlds without him you are sorely mistaken. I turned away from Him for Elua- your petty mortal antics matter nothing in my eyes. If you dare to separate us, you will feel my displeasure as keenly as the edge of my blade.

I know that will not stop you in whatever foolish course you insist upon devising, but I thought it just to warn you.

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It would be preferred all mundanes listen to such pleas.

I, currently, am separated from my perfect companion, one that followed your course obstinately.

Followed my course...?

I am not certain what you mean. Forgive me.

You are Cassiel, yes, to speak of Elua this way?

I am. And you are the get of one of my brothers or sisters.

Peace, Cassiel. There is no need to speak to the girl so harshly.

Not that I expect differently from you. [Not that it stops him from trying]

Anyone who attempts to separate us deserves no better.

[Not that he expects Elua to see things his way.]

Yes. It must be noticeable.

In our time, you and the other angels can be seen in our appearance, and we follow, still, the teachings we were given. Your legacy is the Cassiline Brotherhood. There are families which send their young sons to learn of your ways.

When ready, they serve and defend. Our King has two at his side at all times.

I had such a companion.

[He'd be skeptical if he couldn't tell when mortals lie to him.]

Does the land not still abide by Elua's maxim?

[The one that makes him roll his eyes every time he hears it?]

I would not expect a child descended from the others to choose my path and forgo the love of all others. Indeed, a child can make no such choice at all.

[He sighs, but there's not even any real exasperation in it]

You know I love you, Cassiel, yes?

You love everything in equal measure, and I know that.

[It's okay. That is enough for him.]

[He often wonders if Cassiel realizes just how much he loves him. Yes, he loves everyone equally, but the only reason he doesn't love Cassiel more is that it would be impossible to.]

And you know that I treasure your companionship and loyalty.

I have no doubt in that area, I assure you.

[How could he, when Elua is Elua?]

That does not mean I am willing to be separated from you. I have no wish to leave your side.

Those not of the Cassiline Brotherhood do, yes.

I am, in fact, a servant of Naamah, and am touched by Kushiel.

While children have not yet the judgement to make that choice, they do not swear their vows until twenty. More than adult enough to make the choice in full, or leave if they have become uncertain.

Yes, I see their power about you.

[There's a haze of bronze and crimson there, now that he looks for it.]

I have never meant to leave any legacy behind- that was the intention of the others. It seems strange to be remembered in such a way...

One need not have those intentions to be worth following and to gain such.

What would you have preferred to be remembered by?

I know not. I follow where Elua goes and I want nothing other than that- no power or wealth or land or legacy. I need only him and nothing more.

I could never speak for the others following in your path, but as for the Cassiline I know, he is much the same in what he has no desire for and where he follows. Though, I do not think it's Elua he follows.

From what you have said, it is you.

[Pardon him while he scrutinizes you.]

...I hope that he guards you well when it is possible.

[And pardon her while she's mildly amused by it.]

I would never ask for another. He more than does.

Where is it your mundane has considered taking you?

[He is not amusing. :|]

Then perhaps you are worthy of each other.

Her ideas are nebulous, but I sought to cut them off at the root. I have no interest in the debauchery of the worlds she favours.

The priests say that we are never parted from Elua, despite how it might seem in our darker moments.

I believe my ability to guard him would be greatly diminished if I were not able to stay by his side.

Guard him from what dangers?

Can anyone predict what dangers may lie before them? We have seen danger in our time, and coming to a softer land than those we have traveled does not eliminate it.

But there is no specific threat to Elua or his children that troubles you. Is there?

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