Conquest Horizon

The crew was a bit more diverse than what Zaki first expected. There was Najat to be the first for the checkup, and the silvery white herno was the peak of any person's condition. Healthy, strong and very much able. After that was a unicorn, Book, that was in just as good condition. What came after went back into uncharted territory, if not some surprise.

While Siege didn’t seem to like it, apparently Najat convinced him to do this checkup as his normal self, the Herno assuring she would be outside the door if anything happened. Book also in the room with him. And while it was a surprise for the Zebra? It was also something she could deal with just fine. Seeing as the Isles acted as a haven to changelings-- something she shared with Seig to help settle his nerves.

Then, there was Nowa. When Zaki met her, she was honestly not sure what race Nowa was, though the mare assured that she was a Horse-- a very short one, but a horse. Just her ‘pony genes’ showing through due to some odd family debacle.

Then came Jiru. His appearance surprised Najat, just as much as Zaki. probably more so that he was a mechanic, ship builder and engineer. It was odd, and besides him needing a good shower from all the dust and grime from work? He was fine.

But what had to be her oddest examination, had to be Mari. She was welcoming to it, though when Zaki started and began to carefully prod about, she noticed something. Really, it was a simple feel of the Vix’s sides, but her hoof had drifted a bit closer to the tails as she thought she noticed something.

Mari had used a hand to literally slap the hoof away, and the Kitsune spoke, “please, no touch tail.” A slight tension there, but Zaki was more taken back by what she felt by chance. The tail bit, she was sure she felt it seperate, like there was another tail. (end)

“Aplogies.” spoke Zaki as she said. “But I could’ve sworn I accidentally felt another tail there.”

Nibbles was in the room, in full form due to helping Zaki handle other speices she wasn’t fully used to yet as she informed. “Vixens are soemwhat vain and protective of their tails.” then turn and said. “And it’s alright ot show the real deal. Zaki is a healer, a Practitioner of life. She’ll be surprised, but she won’t do anything but try to help.” (Done)

Mari seemed doubtful, but after a moment seemed to make that single big fluffy tail, unfurl to three tails. Something that had Zaki looking from each in confusion. It was with a cautious breath that Mari spoke, “am haynu.” (end)

Looking surprise, Zaki look over the vixen seeing the marks and the extra three tails as she spoke. “By the Ancestors.” recalling of Nibbles mentioning some Haynu’s...but Zaki never thought she would encounter one. She soon however frown and asked in concern. “Is there anything specific I need to know of a Haynu, Mari? I...never really know anything about them, as all I have is Nibbles word that Haynu are...unique from each other.” (Done)

Nodding slowly, Mari spoke, “am like others. But not. Stronger, faster, more magic.” Then thought on it to tell, “no take blood. Am in control, but still taint with it, must be most careful.” (end)

Nodding, she soon said. “I’ll try to keep that in mind, Mari.” then smile gently to assure. “Thank you for letting me know.” then asked. “Is there any other medical conditions I need to know of as far as you’re aware of?” (done)

“No holy nor devine magics?” asked Mari with a tilt of her head. “Some no harm. Others… still burn much.” (end)

Sighing, Zaki said. “Old fashion healing then, good to know of that.” she resume back to her medical check up, being mindful of the tails as Nibbles figure to help ease Mari as she asked.

“So Mari, got any more questions from me or Zaki about dear old Phobia?” getting Zaki to glance in confusion as Nibbles grin. “Apparently the Kitsune here is checking the Striped out.” Zaki blink in surprise, but then smile and shook her head, as she went back to her checkup, figuring to let Nibbles handle the conversation and to help ease Mari as the zebra continued with her work. (Done)

Humming, Mari spoke, “am most slow to do. Metal-Arm most worry, doubt of self. Know it easy to take him, but wish to assure before taking.” Then went on, “Trust is no thing one steals. Is thing to make. Time is needed, though, to make Metal-Arm mine.” (end)

While Zaki look on a bit confuse of the broken dialogue and what it meant, Nibbles hum a bit as she rub her chin. “So you already know Phobia is interested in you, but he isn’t sure about himself. Plus you want to ease the guy by gaining his trust.” Thinking carefully on this, Nibbles knew that it would be tricky for Mari to grabbed Phobia, even more with him possibly being more unstable as a Exiled.

Sure she knew Stripes were Racky and that was great...but a Striped that was a Exiled? Well that was concern for the guy sake, since he would be a lot more screwloose and unstable in the emotional and mental state. Zaki gave her own two cents.

“Well, you’re on a good path to wait it out.” moving back as she took a clipboard to write something down. “Stripes are cautious beings, and first impression are something they keep with them when interacting with other's.” the two glance to see Mari giggled when Zaki mention ‘first impression’.

Nibbles grin as she asked in the native tongue. “I am going to assume that his ‘first impression’ with you was funny as Tartarus?” (done)

To that, Mari told in turn, “His first impression of me was surprise that I was apart of a grand prize of gold during race. I was near-naked slave with seals to contain my power.” Which, had Nibbles unsure how that would count as a first impression. it … well… it was a very odd situation to be sure. (End)

“Huh...well thats...rather odd.” said Nibbles as Zaki glance and the Spirit told. “Let just say their first impression wasn’t exactly common or normal in all aspects.” She did however asked. “But I’m sure you rather want the juicy details of Stripes court each other , right?” looking to Mari with a low grin. “Mostly since if you do want to nabbed him as yours? It would probably be best if you know how Stripes do it.”

Nodding, Mari said, “am part of those that fool. To make other’s, fools. But, Clan is scattered, home is gone.” Then breathed in, “wish to make new life. Metal-Arm, no care if Haynu. Most in Holds kill Haynu, no ask. Just kill. Metal-Arm may give chance for love, for kits, maybe? Family.” (end)

Zaki look surprised to the fact Haynu would be killed, as Nibbles nod her head to the zebra. “Thats why she or Kan didn’t show their full selves. Because the Holds got a ‘anti-demon’ policy. And considering there's no demon activity in the west with the Isles? It would stand to reason why Phobia wouldn’t care-- because he never encounter things like in the Hold.” thinking a bit, Nibbles ask to Mari.

“How long have you known Phobia for?” (done)

Shaking her head, Mari told, “not long as like. Must wait. Few month at most. Three week, to least.” Then said, “but, near bed him. Had bad-bad day. Needed to calm.” Giggling a bit to tell, “he most confused. Know I give chance, if he ask.” (End)

While Zaki blink in bewilderment, Nibbles laugh and slap her knee at hearing this. She shook her head as she said. “Well, if you knew him for a few months, you’re making good progress!” then thought and soon said. “If I had to guess, he probably hasn’t ask is because he’s confused on how to approach to you, since he never did encounter Kitsune before.” going on to thought as she went on.

“He might probably ask, when he figure out what to craft for you.” glancing to Mari as she explain. “Stripes got this tendency to craft ‘fancy’ gifts, to show of courtship to whoever they’re interested too.” (done)

Though, Mari only gave a ‘prrr?’ of confusion, Zaki stepping back after finding nothing wrong. But at the kitsune's confusion and thinking about it, Nibble’s understood the confusion. Mostly in due fact the Kitsue had no… overly fancy marriage or courtship ways. It was more of a agreement between them to be together. Life was short and for a nin, one could die any day. Marriages were more… ceremonial and done to make things more ‘official’. (end)

Nodding, she said. “I know, its confusing.” the Spirit looking to Mari as she said. “Basically Stripes want to show commitment to whoever they’re interested to, and make sure everyone knows not to get too close...or at least those daring to try. Striped would…” scratching her head a bit in thought, as she was trying to find a middle ground, even if there was no ‘similar’ actions the Kitsuen would do as she let out a breath.

“I’ll be straight, Phobia will try to impress you with whatever he crafted and hopes for dear life with whatever he made that you’ll accept it. Its part of Striped culture and instincts as inventors, to make something great and significant to their partner.” (Done)

Tilting her head, Mari spoke, “if he want, should say he want.” Then smiled on to keep going, “then we bed for whole day to consumate, yes?” Making Zaki splutter at the… the…. Was this kitsune serous?! (end)

“W-What?!” spluttered the zebra in dumbfoundment as Nibbles giggled out and said.

“Wow, I almost forgot how you Kitsune are.” shaking her head a bit as she knew it was due a Kitsune lifestyle and traditions to take what they can before they pass on. Nibbles hum a bit as she admit. “Someone would probably need to tell him, since he’s going to be utterly confused on how to approach you. The Isles are big on having marriages and courtships, so he would be utterly lost on how to ‘ask’ you beside the Striped way.” (done)

Tilting her head, Mari proposed, “Herno way?” Which… wasn’t too bad of a thought now that Nibbles worked it over. The Kitsune understood Herno courtship and marriage ways. They were exceedingly simple in some areas too. Mostly in the sense one proposes to the chosen bride, they make a dowry for the bride, a time period is set for them to ‘court’ the other… which could be filled and replaced by anything almost in this regard. Then at the appointed time of marriage, they say vows and either accept or reject. (end)

Rubbing her chin, Nibbles admit. “I can see that working. Only problem is the dowry since...well, Clan and all.” then went on to say. “And who would married both of you?” (done)

“Najat.” Spoke Mari simply. “She is heiress. Right to give marriage. She plan to do for False-one and Sweet-girl.” (end)

Zaki gave a confused expression, as Nibbles asked. “You mean Siege and Book?” (Done)

Firmly nodding, Mari explained, “plan to wed. No time made. Najat and Ash teach Sweet-girl of ways of wife. When learned, will chose time and marry.” (End)

Zaki thought and asked to Nibbles. “Do you think Phobia will be able to handle the Herno means of married?”

“Eh…….” started Nibbles as part of her want to say yes, but another part of her consider that Phobia was a Exiled, and she can easily assume that Najat knew that, and part of her had a good feeling that Najat might reject if Phobia himself asked her to help married them. Granted she didn’t had any evidence to support that, but she was feeling some tension between the two.

“Someone might….need to mediator between the two.” said Nibbles as she added. “Call it a good feeling Zaki.” While Zaki gave a confused expression, she slowly nod and soon look to Mari as she said.

“Well as far as I can tell, you’re in mostly healthy condition, but it would be good idea for you to come by a weekly check up, mostly since I would need to ensure I won’t miss anything by chance.”(done)

With a nod, Mari said, “will return.” Then thought a bit before telling, “may be time. Ash no found. Is hiding, maybe. Think she scare of needles?” (end)

“I think she’s scared of medical check up for some reason.” admit Nibbles as she shrug. “That or maybe needles, Hernos don’t use needles often last I recall.” (done)

Mari giggled and got p, getting fully dressed and leaving out while Zaki moved over to a desk to write a few things down. Though as she did, the mare half reflected on the crew she had seen. Like Najat said, there didn’t seem to be any other stripes except Phobia. And that was a little concerning. Sure, Nowa mentioned something of being ‘honorary clan’, and both Book and Siege apparently had been traveling with the striped since he got started but… (end)

But Stripes always have Clan members around them. They never go without a few of their members. Where are they? Why is Phobia the only Striped here? How come there's no other Stripes at all? There should be at least two or three at a bare minimum. Thinking a bit as she set look over the papers. She knew she would need to check on the Striped, as part of consider they died in a accident.

Zaki frown and shook her head. No, if that did happen, then the other's would’ve of told me. No something else is going on here. looking over the room, she consider on something else that caused concern. Where are the Zebras? The Antelopes, or even a Lion or two? There's no way the Stripes Clans could produce so much metal for this ship, even less the golems. It had to be a joint operation, otherwise the only way this could be all made was….

She took in a breath, as Nibbles glance to the zebra as Zaki slowly look to Nibbles in a concern expression. “Nibbles?” looking to the Spirit as she asked. “Phobia….is a Exiled, isn’t he?”

Nibbles glance to the side and sigh. “Yeah.”

Zaki let out a unease breath as she place her hooves on her forehead. The idea that a Striped was alone out here, and as a Exiled left implications of what he did in the Isles. It was possible that this Phobia stole metals from not just the other's on the Isle...but from other Hyenas. That alone made her wince a bit, as she slowly look around, understanding that all of this was all stolen. It made her concern that there was a lot more to this.

Even more on that Phobia could have Decaying Striped Clan syndrome...or DSC. Which itself was bad for both Phobia and whoever was around him. (done)

While she worked this over, Zaki had to pause and wonder, did the other’s know? Did Ash know, or Najat know? Even Nowa or the two fiancees? Did Mari, that… odd kitsune that wanted to try and give love a shot with Phobia, know? (end)

Concern on her, she look to Nibbles as she asked. “Nibbles, can you find one of them, or Mari-- or all of them? Ask if they know about DSC? And if they don’t they have to come straight to the medical bay immediately.”

Nibbles frown, but it was mostly on something she was suspecting herself, she rarely seen it, but she knew how bad it was as she said. “I’ll go out and see who I can find first.” using her magic to make herself invisible, the feline headed out, as Zaki turn to think over on this. If Phobia did had such a syndrome? It could mean that, if it hasn’t been addressed to, could lead to a huge mental and emotional dysfunction in the Striped brain, maybe caused issues before hand.

While in most cases the DSC became apparent when a Striped was exiled, it was possible for it to show up before being Exiled. The problem was usually how to detect it, and its rather hard to find with both the Striped being hidden, and how….difficult it was with their thinking pattern. But it could be treatable…

The only problem was how long this been happening for.

Most everyone was rather easy to find. Though Nibbles found that Jiru was very much busy, mostly with helping Phobia carefully put together the inner-workings of the ship. She figured to have the Opnehu find out later, and make sure that the delicate work being done didn’t result in a large explosion.

The only one left, was Ash. The cat was surprisingly good at keeping herself hidden, and Nibbles found herself flying through the whole ship to locate her. It was also a very big ship, so no real big surprise there. When she did find Ash, Nibbles let out a sigh of relief, now that they can get to the issue. But going into the room and seeing Ash doing some sort of meditation? That was where she stopped.

She wouldn’t say it was shock, but… it was well close to it. Seeing Ash sitting in slacks and a tank top was far from surprising. What was, was the mere fact Ash had runic marks on her. Demon Runes. Very… long and complex ones, with very dangerous potential.

Actually seeing them glowing with purple light, and making out most, thre was a cold feeling in Nibbles at just seeing them. She could see runes for greater power, regeneration, immunity to dark influences, magical absorption-- soul absorption, life stealing from passive to extreme extents-- everything just screamed ‘ultimate demon weapon’ from what she could see. But Nibbles could tell, there were more marks around Ash and no doubt under what clothes she did have on over them. (End)

I can’t believe it. A Demon Mark Herno….but one that doesn’t seem to have… trying to recall of demon touched as Ash was alive compare to most, and wasn’t leashed to a demon or their influence...Which meant that somehow, someway, Ash was a rarity to be free of whoever put the markings on her, but still had them due to how the runes work. Taking this into consideration…

It was...possible everyone knew, even Najat herself. The only reason why, is because of Kan and Mari. Both were Haynu, and Hernos were strict in teaching themselves that if they see anything with demon blood or demon influenced? They kill it till it dies. Nibbles saw Ash letting out a relaxing breath with her eyes open, as purple glowing eyes that glance and lock to Nibbles location, despite her invisibility.

Nibbles knew the only reason Ash saw her? Was the marks granting her a ability to see spirits, souls, and things of one being. And Ash seem surprised the Spirit of Faith was here, and obviously was trying to think of a good excuse to not get blasted to bits.

Nibbles sigh as she undid her invisibility and remark. “You know, I’ve seen a lot of things...but you just took the cake of surprises, Ash.” (done)

With a laugh that was a little uneasy, Ash rubbed the back of her head and said, “yeah, people say that to me a lot. It’s a curse, really. Strange things just come to me at every turn, I can’t help it!” Grinning and trying to obviously calm herself with jokes. (end)

Giving a amuse look, Nibbles assure. “Relax, you do realized I’m friends with a demoness, right? I’m not like most spirits that just blast people like you into oblivion on the get go.” then joked. “But I doubt I can, those marks show there was a lot of work put into them to ensure you were the ultimate weapon.” (done)

“You can read them?” Ash asked, “I mean, some Opnehu I found also could read them apparently. But I can hardly make sense of them, and those monks, you know how they are. Only tell what must be known, but not enough to cause calamity.” Then shrugged, “good call on their part. I think I was a bit confused and wound up at the time.” (end)

“Yeah I can read Demon Rune,” confirmed Nibbles. “It pays to be friend with Camous, who taught me all about the stuff. I pretty much know what every bit is-- or at least whats showing.” then frown and told. “But I can tell you later, since I need to bring you to the medical bay,” then quickly added. “No check ups! But something serious.” (Done)

“Liiiiike?” Dragged off Ash, apparently still cautious of this being some trick. And thinking about it, Nibbles looked over the herno and slightly understood why she would be cautious of tricks… or why she didn’t want to be around for a checkup, now that she sees what Ash had. (End)

Crossing her arms, Nibbles asked. “Do you know what DSC is?” an looking at her expression she said. “If you don’t know, that’s why. Zaki realized something about Phobia and we’re guessing no one here on the ship knows about it, so it needs to be addressed now.” (done)

Ash hummed some and asked, “does it have to do with Phob’s getting all wound up or doing stupid?” Going on to look at Nibble’s with one eye before closing it and shrugging. “I know it’s going to be no use in hiding, so I’ll just say it. My eyes let me see souls. And I can sometimes get a read of it’s condition, and Phob’s been in a tough rutt. Been trying to keep his spirit’s high, but he’s a real worrywort.” (End)

“Well thats the basic of it, but its more of a syndrome.” told Nibbles. “Zaki can explain more since you’re the last one that needs to come.” then added. “And it could be a real problem depending how long he had it for.” (done)

Breathing in, Ash said, “alright.” Marks going black and dark-- but still quite visible over the Herno’s dark brown fur. “Let me get my stuff on and I’ll be there.” And solidifying, she was worried of how Roc and Zaki might take her demon runes. Which… was logical.

The rule of thumb around here was ‘kill on sight’ if they saw a Demon touched. (end)

Nodding in understanding, Nibbles assure. “Things are different in the Isle- -but I understand your caution.” then used her invisibility magic to leave and headed back to the medical bay.

Moving along some of the golems that were working, and heading to the medical bay, as she appeared by Zaki. seeing various expressions of those in the room as Nibbles told. “Ash should be coming along shortly, she just got done with her meditating.” (done)

Najat gave a fast glance to that, and Mari flicked a ear. Both seemed a bit weary to that, but said nothing and remained silent. And to some thanks, Ash did not take long. Though when the herno came, she carefully slipped her way in, pressed up by the door and eyeing the medical room with suspicion from under her hood.

Seeing everyone giving her a odd look, Ash said while getting off the wall, “Ok, you’re here. At first I thought this was some diabolical trap from Zaki.” Making many gain weird looks.

“What?” Asked Nowa, “her? Diabolical?” Then snorted, “lass, that has to be the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard. There ain’t bein’ a mean bone in that zebra.” (end)

Shaking her head, Zaki said. “I would never do something like that, Ash.” then look to the others as she said. “I know it must be odd for me to call you all here, but there is a reason to this. As most of you never encounter or dealt with Stripes before. Now I’m going to ask this, is Phobia a Exiled?”

While she saw glances, Siege frown as he asked. “Exiled?”

Kan sighed and told. “Yes, he’s a Exiled.” then asked. “How did you know?”

Zaki motioned a hoof around as she said. “There was a lack of Striped presence here, lack of a actual place of Hyenas, or the size of this ship and the amount of golems. The only way this was all made? Was if Phobia stole the materials to craft all of this by himself.” (Done)

Najat and Ash were strangely quiet, granted Ash looked the part of not caring while slightly picking her ear. But Nibbles had a feeling… they knew. At least to an extent. It was Mari with her confused purr and Nowa’s thoughtful gaze that showed the rest were less aware. Though Nowa asked, “so, you’re sayin’ he stole most of the stuff to make this baby?” Then grinned, “HA! Wonder who the sap was he got it all off of!” (end)

“All of the United Isles.” flatly told Zaki, as Nowa seem to whistle as if she was impressive. Zaki took in a breath and continued on. “In either case, if he is a Exiled, it would bring the reason I called you all here. Phobia has Decaying Striped Clan syndrome, or DSC for short.” giving a very focused look for them all as she said. “Which is a serious medical condition for a Striped. Possibly fatal in some cases.”

Kan raise a brow as she never really heard of this-- mostly since she rarely made deals on the Isles, or with Stripes. Siege frown, but both he and Book were confused, in fact Siege felt various of emotions. (done)

“Could you please explain?” Najat respectfully requested. (End)

Nodding, Zaki explained as Nibbles ‘provided’ a board to write, or in this case draw images as Zaki started. “Striped are one of the few species to have a low amount of magical energies, as their bodies use little to near magic. And sometimes Striped need a way to ensure their magic and their magical fields are properly in sync.” letting Nibbles draw a Striped body with a percentage of the EM, being of emotion and magic as she kept drawing.

It draw their attention as Nibble drew a group of Stripes. “DSC first starts off as a magical issue, as Stripes commonly come together to make use of Chants, encouraging them to work together on projects all the time and every day or night. But because of this? There’s a magical field made completely by their Chants to help encourage the body to use their ‘charges’ to saturated the area every so often. Or in this case? Keep them encourage to Chant all the more.”

Nibbles soon erased and draw Phobia as Zaki told on. “Lets used Phobia for example, as lets say he’s away from the Clan far too long, doing his own project or doing something that doesn’t require the Clan. this caused their body to be effective negatively to this, as they can’t make a strong enough Chant on their own with how low their magical reserves are. So their own Chants are dull and low, which in turn caused the body to become different.”

Letting Nibbles draw something in Phobia to look sickly and weak as it tired to ‘absorb’ the energy around them but couldn’t. “It caused a withdrawal on them, lacking the same charge as their Clan, and which soon puts in the mental state into a psychological problem of isolation or loneliness, as they don’t have the magical charges to rely on with their own Clan that they grew up with.”

Letting out a breath, she told. “Normally all they would need to do is to go back with the Clan to help restore their magical charges to balance them out mentally and magically, but it doesn't happen all the time. And for Phobia case, it was too late for him to reacquire that charge.”

She soon heard Siege asked. “Couldn’t he go to another Clan and just charge with them on their chants?”

Zaki shook her head as she explained. “Each Striped Clan has a unique ‘magical field’, and even if Phobia attempted to Chant with other Hyena Clans? He would need to adapt to their magical field, which would take time. But they would also need to have to fight with the emotional effects of a Striped trust to the ‘outsider’, even among their own species. It's why Stripes have a hard time trusting other's and are nearly antisocial with other races.” then let Nibble erase and draw Phobia ‘sick’ body and mind as it showed pathlines of the magical leyways.

“Its also why its alot harder to make a Chant with another Striped, or another race in general, as the Striped body would have difficulty to not only support a position its want for a ‘charge’ and to rebalance itself, but also go in a looping cycle of needing the charge, but can’t as their brains start to produce more and more of the needed magic as there’s no magical field to absorb form.”

Then let out a breath. “And in turn of that? The DSC caused a spiral going downward as the more time a Striped is away from a Clan? The worser it’ll be as a Striped would literally kill themselves as they will be unhinged of their surroundings from what they once knew.” (Done)

While everyone became silent and thoughtful, trying to figure out this issue and it’s urgency… Ash said, “sounds like Magical Dependency.” Making a few look to her oddly. Even Najat seemed confused at first. Well, until she seemed to realize.

“But, I thought that was but a superstition among Herno?” Spoke the heiress with confusion. “Merly a thing one tells a Herno to caution them on trying to touch magic not their own?”

Shaking her head, Ash said, “Oh no. it’s a real thing alright.” Then going on to tell, “I mean, it’s not the same… but it sounds like this DSC got the same workings of it.” Though for the rest, they were confused. And while Nibbles was long lived, this sounded new to her too.

Humming, Nibbles said. “Never heard of that one.” gaining Zaki surprised as the Spirit admit. “I rarely come along with Hernos, since they seem a bit...pickish with the likes of me,” shrugging as she added. “Plus I’m a Spirit of Faith, not a lot a Herno could do with something like Faith.” (done)

Moving in her spot, Ash said, “alright, so, the reason Megical Dependency isn’t really known or is a myth? Is because Herno’s made a whole tradition that helped make the issue null and stuff….” Then waved a hand. “Anyways… my mom talked to me about it once. See, since Herno’s can’t use external magic, we have to use tools to do any, right?” Then shrugged. “Well, some herno’s figured out how to manipulate external magic to them, and back out. Sorta like using a pump to draw in magic, then shoot it out.”

“Anyways, turns out… it’s not a smart thing to just draw in magic to do spells or power yourself up all the time.” Continued Ash. “The Herno’s that did started to half mess with their own magic and sort of became attuned to the magic in the area. If they weren't around the needed magic they used most? They got all wonky and tired, or just sick from taking in some other magical source. So, how to fix it? Go back to the place they got attuned to and stay there.”

Najat gave a nod. “My father once told me that when my clan was made, that our ancestor was one that took the gift of ice and made it their own. Ad later on, all born in our clan were given the gift of ice.”

“Or, could of been one of those herno’s that got tuned in with icy stuff and it just imprinted to their magic, then to the family.” Shrugged Ash. “your family don’t suffer it, because it’s already part of you and it mended out. The guy that saturated himself with ice magic? Yeeeeah, I’m pretty sure he suffered a few issues every time he left home.” (end)

Zaki thought over it, considering it a bit as she glance to Kan as she asked. “Well even if we know now, what are we supposed to do? None of us are Striped and I sincerely doubt we could ‘share’ the magic.”

“Hey Kan?” spoke Nibbles, getting the Haynu to glance up as the Spirit told with a grin. “Shut your whore mouth up and listen to Ash.”

Nowa gave a barking laugh to that while Kan looked far from amused. ASh rolled her eyes and said, “if you’re asking for a cure, there kinda wasn’t one.” Then shook her head. “The only ‘cure’ back then was to go home and re-atune.” Then thought on. “Well… either that, or if they were skilled enough meditate and rebalance.”

Nowa stopped and asked, “wait, wait, hold on.” Calming up to ask, “are you sayin’ the boyo has to sit down and what? Humm his troubles away?”

“Of course not!” Ash scoffed, “you don’t humm your troubles away, and I doubt it would work for Phobia.” Then told, “nah, we’d have to try and reatune him. He’s never meditated and is no mage. I’d say our safest bet is to find a Opnehu Temple to try and find a way to help him straighten out his magical pathways a bit. But that doesn't cure him, just make it so he’s not all messed up.” (end)

Thinking Nibbles said. “Yeah...there's a problem. He’s going to say no and won’t do it.” rubbing her chin more as she went on. “Admitaly the only way for him to maybe even try it? If someone he trusts the most would get him to listen to him. Since Hyenas got the stubbornest of a gnoll.” Thinking a bit as nearly everyone said.

“Scrappy.” making Zaki blink, Roc raise a brow, and Nibbles glance as she asked.

“The golem?” (Done)

“That guy is attached to that dog.” Ash told, “I swear, I sometimes wonder if he cuddles him in bed like his favorite sleeping toy.”

Najat flicked her friend’s head and spoke, “please be more respectful, Ash-chan.” Then told to the three, “she is, however, correct. Phobia is very attached to the golem. And the golem is not like others, self aware and very intelligent. It watches over Phobia-san’s being vigently. If you were to inform him that a trip to a Temple may aid in his Master’s aid in his well being? He would do all in his power to convince Phobia-san to do so.” (end)

Thinking a bit, Nibbles said. “If it is as smart as you say...then Phobia really outdid himself. Not many Striped could make golems like on the ship, even less a golem that’s self aware and intelligent.” Then glance to Mari as she admit. “Honestly I would’ve thought we would have to ask Mari to convinced Phobia.” (Done)

Mari seemed to giggle and tell, “can still trick to temple. Seduce him to whims and lead Metal-arm along~” Sounding like she would very much enjoy getting the Striped to do her ‘bidding’. (End)

Grinning, Nibbles asked in a teasing tone. “Going to get him to say he wants you and make it perminate while you’re at it?” (done)

Eyes turned to the vixen, who only gave a coy smile, “am just watching out for Metal-Arm sake. Is good to help, yes?” Sounding innocent as could be-- and not saying if she wanted to or not. It made Nowa laugh some, and Ash grin knowingly. Though it seemed the vixen wa hiding her intents from all bare a very scant few. (end)

Zaki sigh a she shook her head and admit. “Honestly I wouldn’t care if it was this golem or Mari that persuade him. The sooner we get him ‘fixed’ with his charges, the faster we can help treat the problem.”

“You do know it won’t cure him, right?” remark Kan as Zaki nod in agreement.

“It won’t, but it would help him and his body to adapt to the magical field on the ship, or around you all. In all honesty, you’re the closest thing to a clan he has, so theres a chance his body will noticed it and try to ‘charge’ around you all.” she then amend. “Although I don’t know how that will work, as there's so many various EM’s we all have.” (Done)

Waving a hand, Ash said, “leave it to the Opnehu.” Smiling and saying, “when it comes to this sort of stuff? They know what they’re doing. There’s a reason my mom had me go to the places during y young years when I began to think about using magicas from around me and not from within me. They know a thing or two about the subject-- don’t know how much, but more than most anyone.” (end)

Nodding, Zaki soon said. “Now we would either need to find this Scrappy,” then glance to the Ktisune with uncertainty, mostly since she didn’t knew if Mari would have that much pull on the Striped. “or have Mari handle Phobia.” (done)

Standing up, Najat told, “I will search out the golem, and save Phobia-san any further embarrassment.” Making a few snickers sound off, even as the heiress walked out of the room. (End)

“Spoilsport.” muttered Kan.

Nibbles snorted in amusement as she jokes to Mari. “Looks like you’ll have to nabbed him after he’s done getting check by the Ophenu, Mari.” She glance to Zaki as she added. “You’ll probably need to check him up after the whole Ophenu thing, make sure its all correct.”

“Yes, yes, I know Nibbles.” assured the zebra as she soon told to everyone. “Now you all can head out now.” then glance ot Nibbles as the Spirit grin, as Nibbles move by Ash and ‘lightly’ held her shoulder. “Except for you Ash, we need a medical check up.” (Done)

“Awwww.” Ash whined while the others left. “Do I have toooo.” Sounding very childish. (End)

“Remember what I said earlier?” told Nibbles with a smile. “The Isles are different.” Going on to assure her. “For Zaki, it doesn’t matter ‘where’ someone is from, she’s more focus on someone health and life than what they look like.” then joke. “That and I need to explain to her real quick.” looking to Zaki as she told.

“She got the marks, but isn’t in control of a demon.” Zaki blink and look from Nibbles and back to Ash, then Nibbles again as she asked in confusion.

“Marks?”

Nibbles move back, as Ash Sighs, removing her robes and hood and cloak, and showing the ‘marks’. A gasp came as Zaki look over and asked in concern. “Are you in pain? Do they still hurt? How long has this been on you for?” seeming to be more focus on it being a injury wound than what they represent. (done)

Removing another bit of her clothing, Ash told, “I’ve had them for a long while now. And nah, they don’t hurt.” Then added offhandedly, “well, unless I suck out some real nasty magic from something, but easy to get rid of.” Then went on casualty, “now, when they were being put on with a knife? Now that hurt.” Then thought on, “oh, and I guess the whole burning on the inside part with demon magic also hurt too. Like, a lot… but, meh, I’ve gotten over it.” Making Zaki wonder how Ash was being casual over the fact she got her marks via knife-cuts by a demon. (End)

“How are you….so causal that you were tortued and harmed by a demon!” asked Zaki as she saw Ash grinned todl while she was removing her slacks to show more marks over her loges, only leaving her in a bra and panties as Nibbles examine the marks more. (Done)

Ash grinned and told while removing her slacks to show more marks over her legs, and only leaving her in a bra and pnties. “Well doc, when your life sucks, you gotta do something to keep from going nuts.” And even if the mare felt horrified at how the marks were on seemingly every place on Ash, the heno went on. “I might of got a little crazy, but focusing on all the bad pains won’t keep me going. You just learn to accept it happened. And making a joke out of it? Help’s you smile and keep going despite it all.” (end)

Looking at her, Zaki wonder if this was a testament to a Herno, or in this case, Ash resolve and strength. As she spoke in such a casual and unconcern way...there was something more to Ash…

That or she was as Racky as a Striped.

It was hard to say really. She shook her head and sigh as she said. “Alright, lets see on what I can do to help ease your pain more.” starting to do her work, While Nibbles was examine all the marks and felt a odd...familiarity to it. Granted there was markings hidden by what cloth Ash had, but she noticed one over Ash chest, in between the breast, which was a mark that had a more white than purple, which flow with power.

She recognized it was a control mark, which was subverted under Ash own will. She noticed that the mark was of Tyra work. She could tell after examining the control mark as all had a ‘control’ mark...Nibbles shook her head and said. “Wow...Tyra really went all out.” (Done)

While Zaki flicked a ear, Ash said, “Tyra, tyra…” then said, “oh yeah. Kan mentioned her. Said something about her once, then made this funny god-slayer remark.” Chuckling while Zaki stumbled, and Nibbles felt her eyes widened in realization.

Tyra did it. Tyra, after possibly some thousand years, had actually pulled it off. Way back when the demoness was younger and more of a brat than anything, she said she would conquer all with a weapon so great-- not even the gods could challenge her. And looking at Ash, all the marks and what they do in their complexity… Ash was it. The finally possible result. The ‘weapon’ Tyra wanted so badly to rule over tartarus and the world…

All the same… it also looked like Tyra picked either the best, or worst candidate that had a fairly strong will to subvert the Demoness’s own control mark. It was terrifying, as it was… ironic? (end)

Slowly shaking her head, she had no idea either to laugh at the irony, or feel worry of the implication. Letting out a breath as Zaki slowly got back to her work, Nibble Look to Ash, thinking on whether to tell her or not…..

But figure it was best to not tell. At least not yet. The Spirit Of Faith lean back in thought. Part of her wants to warn some of the other Spirits...but they would see Ash as ‘a tool that needs to be destoryed’.

The down side of having Accendents sprites around? They were self entitled and were as ridge as a Herno with ‘honor’ or ‘rules’, she lean to rules. Plus they don’t really see mortal lives as ‘important’ since they were self entitled.

Soooo maybe it was best she didn’t tell them, for Ash sake. And Kan, and Mari. (Done)

Then again… Kan seem to already know something, from Ash’s own little admittance. It was said jokingly, but if Kan knew and was serious… then Nibbles knew she had to talk to the half-demon later. But looking to Ash, Nibbles wondered why the Herno said it, she obviously wasn’t like other and hid what was important. So why drop it so casually? But one look over the marks, and it made sense. Ash could see souls, and she did say she had learned how to read them. So… did she drop it, to see how they would react spiruitly? (End)

She knew Zaki was shock by this, and wonder if it was a joke or not. For Nibbles herself, it was the realization of Tyra following through her word. As well of her shock of finding out, her own worry, and understanding. Which would inform Ash without tipping Zaki on it.

Rather clever of her. (Done)

Maybe she should laugh. Out of all the mortals to make into a ultimate weapon, Tyra had to pick a very strong willed, and obviously too clever mortal. Maybe so clever she dooped Tyra. (end)

Nibble then laugh as she shook her head, Zaki pause and glance as the Spirit told. “Oh just thought of something funny, that’s all Zaki.” Recalling Camous word about Tyra which help solidify her amusement. Camous did mention that despite Tyra was smart, dedicate on her work, but get so focus and it ruin a plan on a small detail. Laughing more, Nibbles had to agree with Camous.

One detail skim over and it ruined a 1000 year old plan. (Done)

With a glance, Ash said, “must of been a pretty funny thought.” Making Nibbles laugh all the more. “Wish I knew what it was. Looks pretty darn funny.” (end)

“I’ll tell you later, it’s hilarious once you get context.” Told Nibbles with a grin. “For now you gotta get through your medical.” The Spirit and lean in her place and just kept the ‘joke’ to herself, at least for now.