[Endgame: rise or DROWN]

[warpweft]

[How long have you been exploring Nessa's palace now? You've met her family, viewed her memories, learned how to fight as a witch and tried to find the source of her power and the Treasure of her palace: the Voidheart. And along the way, you've tired your best, with mixed success, to avoid the incarnation of her eldest cousin and the representation of her trauma and fear, the Nightmare of Esmau.]

[Wherever you are in the Palace right now, you feel the ground briefly shake under your feet. Little shakes here and there haven't been out of the ordinary - Esmau is trying to blow the place down to the studs, after all. But that felt different. That felt....worse.]

[Your phone beeps as you receive a message.]

Comments

CAESAR

[gravitonn]

[Caesar runs his hand down his face. He's still slumped against a wall.]

Shit. I'm pretty busted here, even after that heal. I think I'd just drag you guys down in a fight. Sorry.

...

I can maybe do one thing for you. C'mere, and I'll give you something that might help.

[Caesar rubs his hand together when you come close. He blows on his hands. They glow orange for a second...then turn purple. He holds his hand out to you. There's a purple shard of glass in it. When you take it, you can see something else in its shape...

Minato:

Name: Fool’s Bond
Description: A red armband with the letters “S.E.E.S.” on it, a representation of an unbreakable bond and a promise to meet one more time. Your links spurred you on to face impossible odds once before, let them do it again.
Spark: Void
Facet Slots:
Effect:
At the start of battle, you can create a Temporary Resonance between a spell of yours and one of your allies.
You and/or your ally can choose spells that already have Resonance with another spell, stacking their bonuses with each other.

Sprezzatura:

Name: No Limits
Description: Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence. Your relentless pursuit of the unknown imbues you with a special possibility to shape the primordial energy of the Void. In your hands, potential becomes reality.
Spark: Void
Facet Slots: 2
Effect:
Volatile Sparks generated by you deal additional damage when detonated.
Every third Void spell you cast generates 1 Volatile Spark on a Void spell of your choice.

Akira:

Name: Stylish Phantom
Description: The boast that sucks the air from the room. Strike like a phantom, move with flair, let your enemies know your might before you strike them down. Others call you a show-off. You prefer to think of it as vital psychological warfare.
Spark: Void
Facet Slots: 2
Effect:
Hit an opponent for damage with three Void basic spells in a row to gain Invisibility.
While Invisible, you can use a Void basic spell for free, once per round.

Tsumugi:

Name: Plain Jane
Description: You’re so plain, you’re more plain than a plain bagel with plain cream cheese. Being so unremarkable has its advantages, though. When you just blend into the background
Spark: Void
Facet Slots: 2
Effect:
You are less likely to be attacked.
When you’re invisible, you can’t be selected as an attack target.]

Give fuckin' Esmau one in the nose for me, yeah?

[messianic]

[ this is........ Minato holds this shard like a treasure, staring at it for a long moment--before he smiles a little, dipping his head. ]

... Thank you. You can count on us. We won't let you down.

[gravitonn]

Normally, I'd say something like 'don't worry, I'm not expecting much, so you can't let me down', but.

You guys seem pretty capable, so. Maybe I'll just put my faith in you, instead.

[cosplayed_out]

...

[a firm, but understated nod.]

[gravitonn]

.....didn't you have teal hair?

[cosplayed_out]

I am Mukuro Ikusaba. The Ultimate Soldier. I was raised in a war zone and am part of the Fenrir Mercenary Group based in the Middle East. We fight in direct combat and I have experience in a variety of fronts, including urban, desert, and tropical. Our group does not fail missions.

...Teal hair would make me stand out to enemy snipers no matter the terrain, so, no, I have never had teal hair.