Fifty-sixth rebirth [Video]

[death_begins]

[The video feed starts with showing Cross Church- or at least, what used to be the church. The roof has all but caved in, splintered, rotting wood jutting out at every angle, stained glass windows shattered under the strain, the foundations beginning to splinter. Clearly, tragically, unsafe.

Yuca sighs softly, before rotating the camera to face him. He looks- upset, sad, but most of all, exhausted. He's going on quite some time without sleep now, and he'll need to soon, but- for now, he's doing his best to hold it off.]

...the church was destroyed in the flood.

[He looks down, fiddling with the sleeve of his robes.]

I... some of you- offered to help fix it, after the event was over. And I- I wouldn't ask if it wasn't important to me and a few of the other citizens-

[Yuca bites his lip. Even if he had no spiritual attachment to the church, even if he didn't believe in God (or at the very least, held some icy bitterness against Him)... this was the church that he worked on so long with Rain, before he left. Yuca couldn't let it fall to ruins now.]

If not, that's- it's alright. I'm going to start trying to rebuild it myself anyway, I just thought... maybe a little help-

[After a long moment, he sighs and slowly reaches up to turn off the feed (or so it seems).]

[Private to Kurotsuchi Mayuri and Nemu | Unhackable]

[That innocent little priesty-look? Gone. Instead, he looks almost bored. Still exhausted, just... bored.]

Have you retrieved the angel blood from its hiding place? I want to start running a few tests, now that the flood is over.

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[knifetotheface.livejournal.com]

[This must be one of the priests.]

I can lend a hand.

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[neverquitedies.livejournal.com]

Oh- thank you.

[He doesn't know her. Why was she offering to help? Religious reasons, maybe.]

I really appreciate it.

[Voice // Private // Unhackable]

[innerfirewithin.livejournal.com]

That wood is rotted. It needs to be burnt and rebuilt.

[He sounds sympathetic, at least. If not a bit tired. But Iroh is back in town, so at least he's in a good mood.]

[Voice // Private // Unhackable]

[neverquitedies.livejournal.com]

I don't know- I thought that the angels would be able to reverse the rotting.

[With Zuko, he lets the mask slip a little- looking weary, rather than concerned.]

[ video ] that awkward moment when two psychopaths pretend to be so saintly~

[jimwillfixit.livejournal.com]

[ Jim's face flashes on the screen - was that concern? He's biting his lip. In the corner of the screen, one can see his recently bandaged hand. ]

Oh, I'm so sorry... Do you mind if I can help? I mean, I'm not that good on woodwork and everything, but I think I can do something...

[ video ] I am so looking forward to their cr, omg

[neverquitedies.livejournal.com]

Really- any help would be appreciated. I'll see if I can cook something up to feed people who'd like to help.

[Spoiler: DO NOT EAT THE FOOD D8]

[Video]

[exarmatio]

I'll help!

[It's quick, no hesitation at all.]

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[neverquitedies.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Negi.

[He smiles.]

Do you think your magic could help with the rotted wood?

[Private | Unhackable]

[law-of-reason.livejournal.com]

It has been. What sort of tests do you want?

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[neverquitedies.livejournal.com]

Controlled test subjects. Last time, the problem with them was that they weren't- focused enough. They simply functioned as wild beasts. I want to try to integrate a higher level of intelligence in them.

[A pause.]

But it has to be very, very discreet. Nobody can find out until we're ready- I'm sure I don't have to explain why.

[Video]Damn you Yuca and your playing with our hearts! <3

[verlorenscasket.livejournal.com]

I'll help. Gotta make a home suitable for all those bibles I have sitting in my living room right?

[Video]It's how he rolls!

[neverquitedies.livejournal.com]

[A little smile, and he flushes, nodding gratefully.]

Thank you. You've already helped so much already-

[Video//Private//Unhackable]

[thelightbringer]

[A sigh. Lucifer is clearly being patient, but he shakes his head.]

I know the church meant a lot to you, Yuca. But I hope you understand that if you don't hold up your end of the bargain, I can't help you.

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[neverquitedies.livejournal.com]

What makes you think I'm not working on it?

[Quiet, challenging.]

Just because you can't see something doesn't mean it's not there. I need people to trust me if I'm going to kill them, don't I?

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[grandtheftbody.livejournal.com]

[That does look like a rather destroyed church. How sad.]

People here seem to be awfully helpful. I'm sure you'll have it fixed in no time.

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[neverquitedies.livejournal.com]

Thank you for your thoughts.

[He smiles kindly.]

I'm hoping that we can have it up and running again soon.

[al_truism]

I'm sorry I couldn't get there to help you in time.

I'll help with the repairs-

[neverquitedies.livejournal.com]

I appreciate it. Thank you.

[ video/private to Mayuri/Yuca ]

[slavishly.livejournal.com]

If I am allotted the spare time I could help you in rebuilding the Church.

I have not retrieved the blood yet, but I can if you wish.

[ She'll offer a complimentary nod.

ooc: um, where is the hiding place? I don't recall it being mentioned before. ]

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[neverquitedies.livejournal.com]

I appreciate it, thank you.

Ah- it looks like mister Kurotsuchi has done that some time ago- I just wanted to make sure. Thank you for the offer, you've been most helpful since your arrival here.

[He smiles at her.]


[[ooc: weeeeell, after the last plot, they buried it in some unknown super secret place so that the good guys wouldn't find it. But Kurotsuchi already got it, so it's cool! 8D]]

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[ahandsomedevil.livejournal.com]

[See the groggy vampire out of hibernation?]

You know I will.

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[neverquitedies.livejournal.com]

You've helped enough.

[He's going to smile at you though.]

Sleep well?

[bunny_flower]

Yuca-san, you know you only have to ask.

[neverquitedies.livejournal.com]

I appreciate it, Miss Unohana.

[ff_red_turk]

What do you need?

[neverquitedies.livejournal.com]

Oh- Vincent-

[You helped him so much already. :( ]