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The Lady Morgana has left Adstringendum.
[It is in Tom's own voice -- Morgana leaving abruptly brought him back into his own body. Which he intends to stay in, until the end of the event. Thank you very much.
And, with a burst of static, the feed ends.]
( [Filtered to Raphael // Private // Unhackable] )
[It is in Tom's own voice -- Morgana leaving abruptly brought him back into his own body. Which he intends to stay in, until the end of the event. Thank you very much.
And, with a burst of static, the feed ends.]
( [Filtered to Raphael // Private // Unhackable] )
[He's listening, but on guard. He's sure this isn't anywhere near what it's presented as.]
What does she have?
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When he speaks, he is deadly serious.]
My wand.
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Acquired due to the event, I presume.
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[Tom can perform magic without a wand just fine. But that wand is his. That was given to him. And for someone to take it from him, something so crucial to a wizard's being, is disgusting. Especially a filthy mutated beast such as herself.]
I doubt very much she'll return it, as she seems to have a habit of taking what does not belong to her, so any advice required in taking it back by force would be appreciated.
In return, as I said, I will give you whatever it is you desire.
Including what lies in my basement.
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[And at that last comment, his eyes narrow slightly and his head tilts.]
What is in your basement?
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[Simply -- and Tom pauses before inclining his head toward the camera, unblinking.]
She took what was most important to me from my person when we switched. What makes you think I wouldn't return the favor?
[He glances away.]
I was going to give the necklace to Morgana, but she seems to have left the city without so much as a goodbye letter.
[Another pause before he straightens abruptly, leaning forward, his eyes narrowed, fixated on the PCD.]
Rather unfair of her, considering the sheer amount of power it took for me to ensure that no one else would steal and use it. But rest assured, no one will touch it while it is under my care. And anyone who goes remotely near it will suffer the consequences.
My wand for your wings. And a piece of Raphael's pride.
I do think you would be able to survive much better in this city had you what was rightfully yours, wouldn't you?
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But Tom is miscalculating. Castiel is pretty certain he holds all the cards in this situation, but no need to let that be obvious just yet.]
The return of my grace is not of as much benefit to me as you believe.
[Which is true. He gets it back, at this point? Raphael will tear it right out of him again, and the thought is enough to make him vaguely nauseous.]
And what makes you believe that I would not be able to reattain it from you on my own, without acquiescing to your wants?
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Luckily, Tom is incapable of it.
Tom arches his eyebrows.]
You can feel free to try, if you so choose, but I can perform magic without my wand, and I have absolutely no intention of it leaving my hands.
[Castiel can take that however he wishes. His power and prowess has been released to the public, however slightly, and it took both Morgana and Severus to trap him into not attacking -- and even then, it had been a massive battle for the ages. Castiel, while mortal, could not stand a chance. And if he wishes to endanger his friends by doing something stupid, then be his guest -- Tom has no problems in unleashing his full power if it is in self-defense ( ... )
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So, finally, he decides on what to use first, speaking calmly and logically.]
As appealing as this deal would be in theory, there are issues that make it impossible as it is. While I care nothing for Raphael, and would otherwise gladly assist you in acting against her, in revealing her weaknesses I would reveal those of my brothers as well.
[And he's not willing to do so, to regain something that will just be taken from him again. And, speaking of his brothers...]
A way to return your wand to you could likely be figured out by myself and my brothers. But only should you return my grace.
[An implied threat seems appropriate, even if it's also a simple fact.]Lucifer would be displeased to discover you ( ... )
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He supposes that's why he and Sherlock Holmes got along so fabulously.
His expression remains level, even, and neutral -- unconcerned by the threats.]I am certain most of your siblings will be displeased that I've taken it, which is why I've even bothered to contact you about it. Raphael is probably destroying a dragon in the Wastelands at her own ineptitude and is probably attempting to keep it to herself, in order to avoid being killed by your more powerful siblings. How your kind feels about the human race is certainly no mystery to me, nor is it to anyone else in this city. I give it a matter of moments before either someone discovers that I've taken it or that you tell your siblings that I have, as I'm going to stake my life that Raphael is too much of a stubborn coward to own up ( ... )
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So it's nothing new to face off someone who's a challenge, and he's good at it. Despite how many points Tom is making that make sense, he forces himself to step back and look at all the facts and all the pieces again, rearranging them for another try.]
You intend to remain in your safehouse indefinitely?
[That's a weak point right there, which Castiel has no issue in pointing out.]
It isn't difficult to locate a human. And despite your magic, you are vastly overestimating yourself should an angel decide to act against you. You would be killed before catching sight of Lucifer if he decided to harm you.
And whether or not you would act is of no consequence; it's on my part in giving you the chance to.
[The reminder of what Rei had done only cements it for him; she had acted in self defense, yes, but it had devastating ( ... )
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Tom Riddle, the sixteen year old wizard, is perfectly and utterly confident in his ability to destroy an angel of the Lord. There is no hesitation, no second-guessing, no doubt. He isn't some ridiculously simple student, he is Voldemort, the slayer of death itself, and the fact that this half-of-an-angel thing is speaking down to him, of all people, is funny.]
Castiel.
[It's soft, and Tom's voice is almost sympathetic.]
You are intelligent enough to see that I am far from a normal human being. I would have never bother contacted you in the first place if I didn't have a means of survival. So, please -- cut the theatrics, the bravado, and the posturing, because I have quite a lot to do, and I've just lost my best assistant.
[And his tone slips from light and airy to ice cold in a heartbeat.]The facts are these -- I have, in my possession, an ( ... )
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