A Demon in Church [Open]

Church. Not your typical hide out for a demon, or someone who was partially a demon anyway. Yet, it was about the safest place right now for Lilim – or Lily as was the name she gave to people – to be. Those who tended to attack her wouldn't step foot on Holy ground, or couldn't rather, but she certainly could and she was definitely taking advantage of that fact.

The building was ancient, made out of stones that had likely been around since at least the middle ages with decorative stained glass windows that filtered the light in in a variety of colors that stained the stones beautiful reds and yellows and oranges and greens and blues. There were high ceilings, grand chandeliers, those uncomfortable wooden pew benches, and heavy doors that led to a variety of offices and bed chambers off of the main church sanctuary. The alter was just as lavish as one would expect and sat on a raised podium that three steps led up to, and the place was filled with more candles then Lily wanted to try and count.

But, it was home, so she wasn't going to knock it. She had, thankfully, been able to convince the Boss of Soubi Shigai to allow her to reside in one of the empty chambers within the church instead of being stuck in the dorm rooms of Rose Academy. Haikyo had been hesitant with her request, but had eventually given in. However, that wasn't where Lily was at the moment. No, she was currently seated on the top most step of the little staircase that led to the alter with a book opened in her lap. The book's title had long since worn away, but the symbols on the page as well as the writing spoke of it being a book in demonology. The particular page she was on was one that spoke of protective measures against demons: symbols and the like that could be carved into a home, or even placed on ones skin, to keep demons at bay.

Facsinated with what she was reading her red colored gaze was glued onto the page while the priest who had been helping her was busy placing little books into all of the slots on the backs of the pews: he knew by now that it was best to just leave Lily to her work in quiet, instead of hovering, and it also gave him a chance to get two things done at once – help her study and learn, while preparing the chapel for its next service.

The heavy doors of the church would close loudly behind him, quite possibly alerting those inside to his presense. Not that he was trying to sneak in or anyting.

"Hello? Father Jacob?" He would step inside, Kurikara stil slung over a shoulder. Not much time had passed between him leaving Haikyo's office and arriving at the church. In between his departure and arrival, he'd been contacted by Haikyo's secretary informing him that a package had arrived for him down at the front desk. Upon opening the package, he'd discovered his Dragoon supplies had arrived. It wasnt much, just a gun and some ammo; basic supplies, really. Nevertheless, he had the gun holstered on his side.

"Father Jacob? You here?" He didnt want to scare the man, or Lily if she was still here. Reaching into his pocket, he would pull out his ID issued by the Vatican, which cosisted of a picture of him, as well as his field handle to show whom he was.

The sound of the heavy door of the church closing reached Lilim's ears but she paid it no mind: it was nothing unusual for someone to come wandering in at this time of the day either seeking some quiet time in the sanctuary, wanting to pray, or wanting confession. She simply flipped to the next page of the book she was reading: an odd symbol took up the majority of the page – apparently one that could be placed either temporarily or permanently on the body. The purpose of the symbol was to force any demons hiding within the shadows or lurking about into the light which would then destroy them. A warning came along with the text saying that if the symbol wasn't permanently put on and the demon was too strong it would cause half an effect – calling forth the demon and forcing it to reveal itself but not destroy it.

Lilim was just getting ready to read deeper into this symbol when she heard a voice calling out for Father Jacob. It was then that she glanced up, noticing the individual who was armed. The hairs on the back of her neck stood on end and it took her a few seconds to realize that those who were after her couldn't step foot into a church – or at least, they hadn't been able to so far. Her red colored hues then turned towards Father Jacob who was still putting small books into the slots on the back of the pews: the man must not have turned on his hearing aid. It was then that her red colored gaze moved back to the armed individual. ”I think he forgot to turn his hearing aid on today; but he's right there.”

She would fall silent then, however her attention didn't return to her book. Instead, it remained glued on the newcomer: obviously watching him in case he tried something funny. She had already lost the nuns who had taken care of her, she wasn't about to lose Father Jacob too.

Samael would look up at the sound of a female's voice speaking, catching sight of a young woman sitting with a book. While he couldnt make out the book she was reading, he could clearly see that she was the person he was here for; Lily. He would smile to her and wave his thanks before making his way to the elderly priest. As he would come upon Father Jacob, he would tap the old man on his shoulder to announce his presence.

Startled, the elderly man would jump and turn around, eyes widening as he stared at Samael. What was the son of the devil doing, standing before him?! Before he began to speak, Samael made a motion by his own ears, clearly asking the elder to turn on his hearing aid.

"Son of the Morn-"

"Please Father. No need for the formalities." Samael smiled again, producing his ID. "David Iscariot, Father." If his information on Father Jacob was correct, this man would know precisely whom he was; his handle would tell the Father that he was of the Iscariot branch of the Vatican's exorcism teams; namely, he was of demonic descent. As the first demons were fallen angels and therefore traitors unto god, Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus, and thus the branch earned its name. Each member of the Branch's handle was named after a 'Son of God' and given the last name of Iscariot. But Father Jacob would know this better than most; he was the former over head of the Branch himself, though not of demonic descent. It seemed that the Vatican kept always a particularly powerful priest to oversee the affairs of the Branch, but those days were long past; Father Jacob had retired from leading the branch many years ago, and returned to his home town to tend his flock. In addition, Father Jacob was an old friend of Samael's adoptive father.

The elder took the ID from Samael and squinted at it for a moment, then nodded. "Ah yes, David. How can I help you, my son?"

"Well Father, I was dispatched by HQ to come assist you in anyway I can. Due to the recent attack, the Vatican felt it would be better for someone of my.. particular talents to help out. I will also be attending Rose Academy to assist with my own studies."

Father Jacob would nod knowingly, and smiled in return. "Wonderful. It is nice to know that the Church has not forgotten about an old man like me." He would turn, looking about the church until his eyes fell upon Lily. "Lily? Could you come over here please?" To Samael he would speak again. "Son, this is Lily. She is also staying here while attending Rose Academy. I believe it would be in your best interest to get to know her. You might even be in some of her classes."

When it had become clear that Father Jacob knew the individual who had been looking for him Lilim returned her attention to the book on her lap. She continued to read, trying her hardest not to eavesdrop on the conversation despite how empty and quiet the rest of the church was. She flipped another page until she saw a giant symbol and traced it with her fingers: it was a close up of the one she had just been learning about. Lilim bit her bottom lip gently, contemplating getting such a mark put on her body.

It was at that moment that she heard Father Jacob call to her and she looked up again. She nodded to Father Jacob before closing her book. She held her book to her chest as she got to her feet and wandered over. She came to a stop nearby and gave a nod of greeting to armed individual. ”Hello.”

It was then that something caught Lilim's attention and her gaze flickered to the right at a shadow cast on the wall; something outside of the church was casting a shadow through the window but the shape was by no means human. It was something that an ordinary human would have likely overlooked, but to Lilim it spoke volumes on what was going on – there was a demon stalking around outside. It wasn't the first time it had happened; demons liked to mess with those coming and going to church – attempt to taint their souls. So, it didn't necessarily mean the demon was there for her. However, it still made goosebumps rise up on her flesh.

It was then that the sound of something metal rolling across the floor reached her ears. It sounded a bit heavy, and it was growing closer. Her attention shifted to the floor as a metal looking sphere that despite obviously rolling like a solid shape looked to be made out of molten metal came rolling straight towards her. She felt a pull towards this sphere, as if it were calling her name, and reached down. The sphere sped up and rolled straight into her hand. It was then that she realized what this was: the Sphere of Destiny, and it had chosen her as its wielder.

As the woman came closer, Samael would offer his hand to her. "David Iscariot."

Father Jacob nodded his head, breaking out into another smile. "David here is a priest like myself. It seems in light of our recent problems, the Vatican has seen fit to send us a bit of help. As you can see..." He would motion to the weapons that Samael carried, "David here is more adept to fight than I am in my old age."

"What Father Jacob means is that I'm an Exorcist." Samael nodded to her, taking his hand back if she would shake it. There was no need to fully hide his profession from Lily; he was sure she would learn it soon enough. But as for whom he was... that was standard. He turned to Father Jacob then, a questioning look upon his face. "Speaking of, Father, I require your permission to exercise my full power and authority as an Exorcist while I am here."

Father Jacob was about to respond when he paused, eyes drifting off to the side as something came rolling across the floor. Samael was about to react to it, when Father Jacob spoke. "Lily.. is that not yours..?"

"Huh?" Blue eyes would look up, head tipping some. Samael didnt recall something falling -- surely something as heavy as that would have been heard falling. "What is that...?"

Lilim would shake David's hand before releasing it with a nod. ”That would explain all of the weapons.”, she commented with a light smile: no longer tense as she had been.

She held the sphere out on her palm for him to get a better look at and the sphere lifted itself up and floated a good half inch above her hand. It would give off no evil intentions of course: the thing was sentient and would only react to protect Lilim if there was a perceived threat in the area: which there currently wasn't. ”This is the Sphere of Destiny; a mockery of the Spear of Destiny used to pierce Christ's side during the crucifixion. My mother's invention... She left it to me when she dropped me off at the age of three: I wasn't supposed to get it until I was ready... but apparently that time has come.”

She looked back down at the sphere curiously before she would pocket it in a tiny circular pouch at her side that was reinforced to retain a shape similar to the sphere. It slipped inside easily and she flipped the lid of the pouch down and closed: out of sight, but not out of mind. ”The sphere's purpose was to protect me; to act as a weapon and become whatever I needed it to be...” She figured she might as well tell it all – if Sammael was here to help with their little 'problem' then he would need to know that she wasn't exactly harmless – even if she refused to allow any power to manifest within herself.

"So.. a Demonic Weapon?" Samael nodded to this; this was news indeed. It seemed that Lillith seemed to care for her daughter in some form if she left something to protect her. "I suggest you keep that close to you. Never know when you might need it."

It was then that Father Jacob spoke up once more, placing a hand on Samael's shoulder. "David, I give you my blessing to utilize your full power as an Exorcist. You're to have full authority while you are here." Sameal would nod in response to Father Jacob. What Father Jacob had just done was provide Samael permission to utilize his training as a exorcist to in order to protect this place in anyway he saw fit.

Turning to Lily he would smile. "What Father Jacob just did was allow me to exorcise my authority as a priet/exorcist while Im here. A necessary thing; but a bit more of formality and respect."

”Something kind of tells me I don't have a choice....”, she commented, feeling the ball move around in the little pouch she had placed it in. In truth she likely didn't; if the Sphere of Destiny had already found her and chosen her then it likely wasn't going to let her go. Still, she wasn't going to complain – a weapon that could turn into any weapon she could think of? Yes please, don't mind if I do.~

”Ah I see---” Suddenly her eyes grew wide, words cut off as a guttural sound of pain escaped her. Her focus drew lower to the pain in her chest as blood poured form her mouth. Through her chest was stuck a sword: its blade glowing bright white and giving off a holy energy. Turning her head she looked back to see one of her classmates standing behind her: he was a pure blooded angel, and had moved so quickly she hadn't even perceived that he was there. ”...Why...?” The male angel sneered and pulled free his sword from Lilim's body.

”Did you not think I wouldn't recognize you child of Lilith? Your very presence is a mockery.”

Very slowly Lilim reached her hands to her chest as her blood – a mixture of red and black – poured from the wound. And then her eyes grew wide in terror as an ungodly scream pierced the air followed by a chorus of them. Black flames licked up the walls as a being cloaked in black seemed to be becoming more and more clear: Hell was beckoning her home. ”N..no... “ She couldn't run, as much as she wanted to she couldn't fight this. Her knees gave out and she dropped to the ground, coughing. As her eyelids grew heavy she reached out on one last hope and muttered words she had often said, ”Father... forgive me for I have sinned....”

"Father, keep her here." Father Jacob nodded quickly, clasping his hands together and begining to recite an incantation to keep Lily's soul present. With each word spoken, a symbol would appear in the air around the female's body, holding at bay the forces of hell. Even around the old priest himself, a golden aura would appear to protect him

Fury crossed his face as Samael strode forth and shoved at the Angel. This one was nothing divine; his very essence reeked of fallen. What was he doing here? Was he hoping that killing Lily would get him back into Heaven?

"Your name. What is it?!"

The angel looked down upon Samael with a sneer. "You are not privy to my name, human. I do not have to explain myself to anyone but The Most High."

"Thats a shock. And here I thought angels were to elighten and guide humans. But I guess that I was wrong." As Samael spoke, he would remove the sleeve that held Kurikara. Father Jacob would look even more concerned than he was before, but would continue to recite his incantation nonehteless. The angel would remove his sword form lily's body and brandish it at Samael. "You cannot win, mortal. Stand down."

"No. You see, you fucked up. You don't seem to realize thay despite being the daughter of Lilith, this woman has a soul. Whats even more, she has an innocent soul. That is something even a novice angel would be able to see. But you, you chose not to see that, didnt you?! You just wanted an excuse to kill the child of Lilith on the off chance that it would get you back into Heaven. I can tell you right now that you're not getting into Heaven for killing her. If the sins of the parent were to be visited upon the child, then I myself would not stand before you as an exorcist..."

"What are you saying? Are you the child of a demon as well? I will slay you right now!" It was at that point that Samael would raise Kurikra before him, holding the blade parallel to the ground.

Forgive me, Father, for I am about to sin like a motherfucker.

Kurikara:

From the moment the blade began to leave the sheath, the burning would begin; a burst of blue flames would spread through the area, but nothing would burn save for this fallen angel. His screams would ring out into air, but they would do him no good. The flames would hold him paralyzed, rendering him unable to move or regenerate his wounds.

As for Samael? Well, he was still the same, mostly. His ears grew longer, more pointed. Two 'horns' made of blue flames would appear on his forehead, while the tail he normally kept hidden away would slither from under his shirt to flick in the air, the tip of it alit with the blue flames.

"You see, I'm not just ANY demon's kid. Oh no. Judging by the expression on your face, you know exactly who I am descendant from."

"How..  how can this be?! You! These are the Morningstar's flames! How are you able to conjure them?!"

Lilim was dead, but she was not forgotten. She had died an innocent. Ripped from the world before her time. She had been judged falsely, accused of sins she had no committed, and this had been done in God's name by an Angel seeking a way back into Heaven.

God. Was. Not. Happy.

Was it not his place to judge? Was this child not innocent and separate from the crimes of the mother?

A light would begin to fill the church while the smell of roses would fill the air: God was here, and he was here in a big way. The darkness and screams that were Hell itself trying to claim the childs soul – the very soul that Father Jacob was holding on this Earth – would suddenly be forced back to Hell from where they had come. The screams would come to a stop, and the child's soul would stop attempting to leave and merely hover there for a moment as God's voice filled the air.

”You have taken the life of an innocent. You judged falsely and blamed this child for sins she did not commit. Is it not my job to judge those with a human soul? Because of your devious sin it is you who will be banished to hell when you are destroyed, and this child you slayed who shall be gifted beyond all measure.”

It was then that the light would suddenly filter itself completely around Lilim. It would glow intensely as it blocked Lilim from view – and yet it wouldn't be harmful to those who looked upon it. As this glow converged on Lilim her body would lift up, its soul returning to it. However, this was not the gift that God had spoken of: it was only the beginning. The 'tainted' blood within her would be purified at God's touch, and enhanced, turned angelic. Two bright feathery wings would sprout forth from Lilim's body as a halo would suddenly appear above her head. As her hair grew out, and her eyes turned from such a bright red to a reddish brown her outfit would likewise changing: becoming the color of purity – white.

After her wounds were healed life was breathed back into the female and the light gently laid her down on the ground once more before disappearing entirely. Very slowly her eyelids would flutter open. "...Wha...what?"

As God's presence was nearly gone a sort of afterthought of speech occurred, a parting gift of sorts: words meant for Sammael.

"Give him Hell, Sammael. Send him to where he belongs. I'm placing the burden of Lilim's well being on your shoulders: guide her down the proper path and keep her safe."

As the light began to fill the room, the scent of Roses caught his nose and male began to feel a sense of peace within his body. It was then that God spoke, and Sammael almost shat bricks. But when the voice of God spoke, and affirmed Samael's words, he calmed down, and regained his confidence. He even grinned happily when Lily's wounds were healed, and her soul returned to her body.

But when God spoke again, naming him as Lily's guardian, he was shocked. Apparently, God had faith in him to appoint him as the guardian of a newly appointed angel.

The irony of that. A Guardian Devil. God must have a sense of humor.

Either way, Samael was please with himself. A pat on the back from God himself, and he still got to beat down an angel. He would resheathed Kurikara, exstinguishing all of the blue flames save for the ones feeding on the angel. He looked down upon the burning creature, who'd fallen silent since the appearance of God.

"Poor guy. Seems like someone doesnt have your back anymore. Oh well. I know someone who'll love to have you." As he spoke, he would remove the glock from the holster he wore, loading it with the diety slayer rounds. He would aim it at the shocked angel's forehead.

"Tell Daddy I said hi."

BAM! A shot to the head, and this one was down. There would be nothing left to clean up; from the moment the round impacted this angel, his energy would dispernse, robbing him of his body and life. If there was anything left, it would be burned away by the blue flames.

Diety Slayer:

As the flames died down with nothing left to feed upon, Samael would turn to Lily, offering her a hand. "You alright there?"

Lilim lifted her head, hearing God's parting words as she slowly finished sitting up. Her body felt different; and as a whiteness out of the corner of her eye caused her head to turn, she realized she had wings. She lifted her hand, rubbing at her face for a moment, while she heard a gunshot. She dropped her hand and looked up only to see the blue flames that were dying out and nothing more. Apparently, Sammael as God had called him, had some special bullets.

When he reached his hand out to her she took it without hesitation and got to her feet. She released her hold then and threw another glance at her wings. She would have made some sort of snide comment about turning into a chicken or some other bird, but something stayed her tongue: this was a gift from God and she wasn't about to make a mockery out of it. No, she was very lucky to even be alive so she was going to change her ways a bit – or she was at least going to try.

”Really... really.. hope I never get to experience what it feels like to be impaled with a sword, again. But, I'm alright... I think. This is weird feeling.” She then glanced up as she noticed a glow coming from the top of her head: a halo floated about eight inches above her head. Like a curious child – and lets face it, this was all new to her – she reached up and poked at her Halo which made a soft chiming noise. ”Oooh, that's a pretty sound.. If anything I'm at least musical.”

She then glanced back to her wings, frowning. ”This is going to make me stand out...”

Samael chuckled, reaching out to poke at the halo above Lily's head. "I think, if you concentrate hard enough you'll be able to hide those." He shrugged, holstering the glock. "Not that it'll matter much in the school; the place is supposd to be for the supernaturally-inclined anyway."

He would grin at her now, extending his hand to her once more. "Im sorry for the deception, however. It seems that God decided to reveal my true name to you. My name is Samael Morningstar. If you know anything of demonology, you can guess whom my father is by my flames. It standard proceedure for exorcists of demonic descent to hide thier true names to keep it form being used against them."

After a moment, he would begin slipping the sleeve back onto Kurikara and slinging the sword over his shoulder once more before pulling out the Communication Orb. "I believe this calls for the boss to be updated. She also asked me to keep an eye on you, Lily."

Communication Orb:

Holding the orb in his palm, Samael would concentrate on it for a moment, before speaking the name of the person he wished to speak to. "Haikyo!"

Lilim would glance up to her halo once more as Sammael poked it; the thing would once again make a musical sounding chiming noise. She took a moment to concentrate, as he had suggested, and sure enough after a moment both her halo and her wings faded from view. It was then she took his outstretched hand with a bit of a grin. ”Eh, no worries. And yeah.. I was quick to jump to that conclusion about your dad.” She then grinned a bit. ”It would seem God decided to reveal my real name too: it's Lilim.” She paused suddenly, frowning and her head tilting a bit to the side.

”Huh.. weird. Normally when I used to tell people my real name it was like ripping off a piece of my very soul and giving it to them. That feeling doesn't happen anymore. Interesting.” She fell silent then, nodding to what Sammael said about the Boss and quickly assuming he meant the Boss of the city. It was a bit surprising that so many people wanted to protect her; and yet at the same time it wasn't. Even with her demonic side gone she still had knowledge of Liliths powers, and she could manifest them if she chose – it would be enough to still have demons wanting to come after her.

As she kept quiet she also focused on what angelic powers she might have; she had spent so long learning about demons that she had neglected to learn a lot about their opposites.

Haikyo had been seated at her desk, going through various pieces of paperwork and things she needed to sign when the communication orb seated in its holder on her desk suddenly began to glow softly. She glanced up in time to see Sammael's face swirling in the purple mist and hear his voice calling out her name. Dropping the pen that was in her hand she reached forward with her right hand and took the orb; instantly keeping Sammael's voice from being able to be overheard by anyone but herself no matter how hard they tried to eavesdrop.

”What's up, Sammael?”, she asked curiously. Had something happened already? Surely she was about to find out.

Sure enough, after calling Haikyo's name the mist within the orb began to swirl, and into view would pop the boss herself.

”What's up, Sammael?”

"Sorry to bother you boss, but we uh... had a bit of a situation here..." With that, Samael would recount the events that had transpired since he'd arrived at the church, including the death and ressurection of Lily. Out of respect for Lillum, he would give Haikyo the girl's name as Lily; it would be on her if she wanted to share that with Haikyo. As he finished, he would heft the orb, hopefully allowing Haikyo to see the church and its condition.

"At this point, Im suggesting keeping her a bit closer than just the church in town. Could we possibly see about having her stay in the palace? That is, if its alright with her?" He would glance at Lily, hoping to gauge her reaction to this suggestion.

Lilim tilted her head backwards, staring up to where her halo was. She bit her bottom lip as she often did when concentrating and focused on causing her halo appear and disappear repeatedly. After several times she grinned a bit and chuckled: that was at least one power she had already got the hand of. Unlike her demonic powers, which she had suppressed greatly, she planned on using her angelic ones at least a bit.

It was then that she focused on the conversation that Sammael seemed to be having with.. himself? … Something in his hand? She wasn't quite sure. But, she heard mention of her staying in the Palace and that caused another grin to spread across her face. She had never thought of having the chance to stay in such a place: she was used to the humble environment of the church, not something lavish. It sounded exciting.

Haikyo listened in silence as Sammael went ahead and explained to her what had happened, including how a student from Rose Academy, and Angel no less, had killed Lily. Yet, God had saw fit to bring her back to life and now she was no longer a Demon but an Angel. It was certainly an interesting situation. Haikyo doubted that just because Lily was now and Angel instead of a Demon that that would make any difference to those coming after her, so she could definitely see the merit in such a suggestion as the girl staying in the palace.

”Hm. Yes, I think that'd be best – if she's willing of course. I was kind of looking for a new intern anyway and she would be perfect for the job if she wanted it. It would give me a legitimate reason to hook her up with an ID was well – and it would mean she could use powers she otherwise wouldn't be able to while on Soubi Shigai... If she's willing bring her here when you get the time, and we'll get her squared away.”

”Hm. Yes, I think that'd be best – if she's willing of course. I was kind of looking for a new intern anyway and she would be perfect for the job if she wanted it. It would give me a legitimate reason to hook her up with an ID was well – and it would mean she could use powers she otherwise wouldn't be able to while on Soubi Shigai... If she's willing bring her here when you get the time, and we'll get her squared away.”

Samael would nod, keepiing his eyes on Lily. Judging by her grin, it seemed that she was on board with this plan. "Alright, boss. Give us about.. thirty minutes top. Gonna help her get her stuff ready and help Father Jacob get squared away. Sam out." Closing his hand around to orb to cut the communication line -- at least, thats how he thought it worked - he would turn his attention to Lily and Father Jacob. "Alright, Lily. If you're up to it, you can come with me to the palace. It would seem that the boss wants to hire you for a job. That is, if you want it. I'll help you carry anything I cna if you want to go; we can send for the rest of your belongings"

Sam looked about the church for a moment, before addressing Father Jacob. "Thank you, Father. I'll be sure to report to the Vatican of your actions here today, and that you're doing well. I'm sure the cardinals and bishops would be overjoyed to hear of you."

"Oh no, my son. I must thank you! Without you being here, I would not have had the miraculous joy of hearing the voice of God speak with my own ears."

"Haha, I guess you're right."

Lilim couldn't help but to grin from ear to ear: she was actually going to get to go live in the Palace, and to make matters even better the Boss of the city wanted to hire her on. Despite dying today surely had turned out a good one, and she hoped things kept up like this. Lilim would nod to Sammael and then skip around him and over towards one of the side doors.

As she reached it it would open and a small and elderly looking nun would come walking out, dragging behind her a little portable oxygen tank. Her breathing was in short bursts and obviously labored, but she looked up and smiled from ear to ear when she saw Lilim. ”Lily, my dear child. You look so... vibrant.” The elderly woman would prop up her tank and open her arms for a hug. Lilim wouldn't hesitate; bending down slightly and wrapping her arms around the little woman. It was then that her body would give off a faint glow and the smell of lilies would fill the air. This glow would transfer to the nun and her breathing would suddenly regulate and deepen: whatever had been wrong with her was healed completely.

As Lilim would release her hold she would smile as the elderly nun reached up and touched her face. ”Oh child... thank you... You are a gift from God, truly.” Lilim just smiled and nodded: she didn't need thanked – she had simply realized she could help and had done so.

She then moved past the woman and down the hallway hidden behind the door as she heard the tank being shut off; she wouldn't need that oxygen again. Lilim counted five doors and then turned and entered into her very modest room. There a small bag hung from a chair still packed. She grabbed it and slung it over her shoulder before glancing about..

”Alright, I'll see you both soon.” Haikyo responded before placing her communication orb back down on its holder on her desk. She returned her attention back to her paperwork, straightening it up and putting it to the side. She then began to prepare Lily's ID since all of the information was already in her computer and files...

[Exit]

As he waited for Lily to come back he would pull out his Vatican Phone, and punch in a phone number. He would wait for a moment, listening to the ringing coming through the line until a familiar voice picked up.

"Hello?"

"Hey Yuyo. Long time, eh?"

"Hey, Sam! How are you?! Are you still stationed in Soubi?"

"Yea, Yea, I'm still in Soubi. Got contracted out to protecting the boss of this city. So long as she's good with God, I'm cool. You still out in Berlin?"

"Not anymore, actually. In the middle of a transfer. Got picked up by a cardinal for protection detail. I'm actually on my way to Rome right now!"

"Oh really? Thats awesome, Yuyo. Say, remember that stuff Dad left for me in his will? His dragoon gear?"

"I remember it. You passed your exam? Thats great, Sam! I knew you could do it!"

"Yea, I did. Anyway, can you send me that gear? I would really appreciate it, bro."

"Sure, Sam, no problem. Oh, by the way, there's something else. Dad left you another gun if you happened to pass the exam. It would seem that dad had this one comissioned for you, in case you one day decided to become a Dragoon like him."

"Oh really? I didn't know that. Guess I should have gone Dragoon first instead of Knight, eh?"

"Doesnt really matter, Sam. You're qualified to be both right now. Either way, I'll get them in the mail soon as I get to Rome. I should be arriving in a few hours. Give me a call when you get them, alright?

"No problem, Yuyo. You take care of yourself."

"You too, Sam. Bye.

Snapping the phone closed and slipping it back into his pocket, he would nod and smile to an elderly nun who came shuffling past, before he lowered himself into a nearby pew. It was then he remembered that he needed to do a supply run. It would be easier to send off a text to the regional information broker; Sam didnt like talking to him much. A real chatty guy. Once the text was sent asking for the location of the closest approved supplier, he settled himself to wait for Lily.

Lilim looked around her old bedroom for a moment, giving it a once over to ensure that everything she wanted was in her bag. It wasn't like she couldn't just come back if she forgot something, but she liked being thorough regardless. The most important things were with her, and the rest would be replaced or sent for later on. She adjusted her should strap of her bag and then turned and flicked the light switch off.

She turned and walked back down the hallway and out the heavy wooden door. She glanced to the left to the elderly nun who was quite happily shuffling away – likely off to go pray and thank the lord for her gift. A smile formed on Lilim's face: she was glad she could help in such a manner.

She then turned her attention onto Sammael and wandered over. ”I have what I need. Didn't really bother unpacking when I arrived.” Suddenly curious she tilted her head a bit to the side. "So uh.. did the Boss lady say what kind of job she had in mind for me? Or was she just vague on the details?"

Samael looked up as he heard the sound of the wooden doors open once again, watching as Lily walked back into the area. At her question, Sam shrugged slightly. "She didnt really say, just something about an 'intern' job. I given my job to keep you both safe, and her giving me the job, I doubt she'll have you doing something dangerous."

He would look up and around to see if he could spot Father Jacob. Spotting the elderly man by the altar, Samael would speak up, waving at the man. "Father Jacob, we're gonna head out now. Thank you for everything you've done."

"Just a moment, you two!" The elder would make his way over to the two of them, carrying in his hands a pair of rosaries.

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"Take these with you. Im sure they will come in handy; the power of a blessing always does." Father Jacob would hold one to Samael and one to Lily. Sam would take his and slip it around his neck before smiling at the elderly priest.

"Thank you, sir!"

At that moment, his phone would beep, indicating that he had a unread text message. "One sec..." Opening the phone, the message would pop up from the information broker: apparently, the closest supplier was in a place called Edge City, owned by someone named Starlette.

"Huh. You happen to know where Edge City is? I gotta head there to pick up some supplies soon." Turning away, he would begin walking towards the door, attempting to leave the church, assuming that Lily would follow him.

-Attempted Exit --