009 // salvation // action

[pacifyinghand]

[once Abel was asleep in their apartment at the Gohl, Lilith was near silently slipping out and into the empty corridors... beyond the building, and towards the church. there is a man she hopes to see... and a sense of balance she hopes to re-establish in a place of worship that's sorely missed

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[flowwithdestiny]

[Yuuto is most definitely not following her from higher vantage points as she walks. Definitely not.]

[pacifyinghand]

[Lilith's heightened senses alert her she's being followed after a little while, but she'll pretend she doesn't notice for now. ooh! a stalker! ...she's flattered :>]

[flowwithdestiny]

[She should be! He promises he's not stalking, just looking out for her.]

[pacifyinghand]

[awww, that's kind of him. <3 if she knew, she would appreciate it.

if he continues to follow her, she'll stop outside the church and turn to face him with a little smile... and a wave. hello? :>]

[rebirththeworld]

[He has avoided her since that revelation that almost broke him, but... the soft scent of her perfume and the distress that had fallen over the household is all he needs to catch up to her.]

...Lilith.

[pacifyinghand]

[she turns in the doorway to the Gohl, soft jingle of bells and clink of jewelry accompanying the motion. when she sees who it is who's stopped her, she offers a small, sympathetic smile, hand lingering on the door.]

Cain...

I'm sorry. Have I woken you?

[pacifyinghand]

[the sound of a familiar voice has her footsteps slowing to a halt, and then Lilith turns... eyes settling on a welcome sight.]

Eald'narche.

[pacifyinghand]

Were you looking for me? [she tilts her head slightly] I'm sorry. I've been staying at the hospital to give Cain and Abel time to adjust. [it's not a lie...?]

//Action\\ have a worried turtle ;;

[dual_soulninja]

[He'd been doing his normal patrol of the city. Surprised at how quiet the night was. It was almost enough to have him missing the streets of New York a little more.

Almost.

He did manage to spot the familiar red-hair. She seemed alright and outwardly calm. Which was a pretty great relief.]

action! oh, Leo. <3 it's okay!

[pacifyinghand]

[and alright she was - aside from a few scratches on her throat, some bruised ribs and a nasty black-and-blue on her cheek where Sai had kicked her, she's surprisingly well-off for someone left that that child's mercy. is that a relief, Leo? <3

she's a bit preoccupied... it seems she hasn't noticed him yet as she continues on her path towards the church.]

he must see for himself! <3

[dual_soulninja]

[All things considered, that was pretty close to alright. He watches her a moment before debating if he should show himself. This place was really messing up his whole ninja thing.

With a quick flip he's on the ground, making sure she hears him walking up to her.]

Lilith?

see away! everything is fine, silly turtle. /pets

[pacifyinghand]

[she tilts her head at the sound of footsteps - and then the sound of her name has her footsteps slowing and her turning to face him properly, a smile at her lips]

Leonardo. [it's obvious she's relieved to see him well and whole] Are you alright...?

[Action]

[sanctus_cineris]

[That particular man, as of that moment, was currently seated within the confines of his room on the small cot that hardly accommodated his weight, let alone size. Fingers slid across thin parchment, and he squinted by the candlelight, reading over a passage that he was particularly fond of during times of crisis.

Jesus replied, "If anyone loves me, he will obey my teachings. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. He who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me.

"All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. ]

[Action]

[pacifyinghand]

[Lilith knocked gently at the Church doors before entering due to the late hour.

for a moment, she simply stood at the threshold... taking in the interior, the familiarity of the sight nostalgic and calming. the church had been her sanctuary on earth, no matter where duty took her. the Dark Saint had held divine authority, barred entrance from no man's holy ground.

bare feet slowly began to pad down the aisle before she knelt at the pulpit, making the sign of the cross - yet she did not pray.

not yet. this silence... the sound of an empty church... the feel of thousands of eyes and hearts who had entered this place... was refuge.]

[Action]

[sanctus_cineris]

[ The light tapping was no more than a whisper in the night air like the caress of a gentle breeze, and all was still except for the swaying of a saintly willow in the wind. He heard, at least, the door swing open, and curious, went to investigate.

By the light of a single candle the Scotsman peered into the darkness, making out the shimmering outline of a figure.]

Es...soomone thaer?

[He called out in a slightly hesitant voice, for once not wearing his usual habit given the hour. Father Anderson hadn't been expecting company.]

[Action]

[pacifyinghand]

[the quiet jingle of bells answers him before Lilith can open her mouth.

she rises to her feet, offering the priest an apologetic glance through the gloom, small smile starting at her lips, pulling the ugly bruise at her cheek. she beheld the man in relative relief.]

I'm sorry for disturbing the church at such a late hour, Father...

Did I wake you?