The wolf , cat , human and demon. 

The scandal 

[14:21] Wölfchen (wmorningstar) approaches with Celina and nods to the demon, letting the mortal do the talking as per the horn's etiquette, but gives a respectful greeting. "Hail, demon."

[14:24] Celina walks up to the gate, wiping her still very dirty hands on her also dirty dress. She'd been a workin bean for the past few hours. She felt the energy before she even looked up, but when she did, she smiled. "Jochi!" She purrs, then tilts her head. "Wait a min- Seriously, do I have summoning magic?? I mention a name and the person shows up. This isn't the first time it's happened." She questions, staring at her hands before looking back up at him. "Oh- sorry, ah.. I'm currently the only mortal here, so, howww can I help you?"

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[14:25] Jochi blew the horn at the village he waited till they walked closer, dark eyes gazing to wolf first then too Celina and he gave a light nod of his horned head His deep voice spoke to her." came to check up on you and see if you need anything. " had a concerned look." actually you can , i can hear my voice called in the shadows, but only if your heart is in it".   and gazed over too the wolf. "Greetings. I mean no harm," to be polite and ease any fears as the large demon had no ill intentions today.

[14:28] Wölfchen (wmorningstar) nods in acknowledgement. "No worries. If you're the one Celina was talking about... I think I owe you my thanks. Celina is very important to me. Us. That Draven character... is it settled or..?"

[14:30] Celina was a bit confused by that, until it clicked. "Ohh- I did tell Maire I'd be back, but then got distracted.. I'm sorry." Her ears flick back a bit at that. "I don't quite need much of anything, unless you want to help me bottle some liquors I made.. and I did sort of.." Then shakes her head, not wanting to admit what she'd said about him earlier. She didn't really know him enough to go making those claims.. Hearing Draven's name, she'd pull her wings in a bit. "Yeah.. we might have a bit to talk about. Join is in the Inn?" She offers softly.

[14:32] Jochi lifted his head and a brow as the wolf spoke his deep voice seemed to echo in the shadows near " She is very important to us no thanks is needed but it is appreciated.  Yes, I punished him deeply and left a mark of sin upon him.  I will be checking with the nest to see what they did with him. " the stoic sentinel was thorough with his work but left out the details for the sake of the judges daughter. Gave a grin to her " I can help with anything though, i'd love a tour later, i've never been in here. " nodded firmly. " but sure lead the way".

[14:34] Wölfchen (wmorningstar) nods, "I have news about that of my own to add to your report if you'd like. I've been doing some digging." He would follow to the Inn also.

[14:35] Celina murrs a bit happily. "Great~! I made a lot, Maire even tested some for me. The Inn here had only.. I think it was five drinks? It was depressing... sooo as the new barkeep, I upped the game." Purring as she walked back to the Inn. "I can totally give you a tour after, if you're still up for it. it's quite the cute area they've got here."

[14:38] Jochi followed and spoke as the got in gave a nod to wolf " oh yes please, anything to add to the report to the court is appreciated,  he is banished from the prison, if he walks in it will be my hand that will.." stopped there, aware details were not needed but his intent was deadly,.he sat down and looked at celina " oh good, sounds lovely.  I can't drink it but im sure the smell is lovely.  I would appreciate it. "

[14:42] Wölfchen (wmorningstar) nods, "Well, rumour is... and you didn't hear this from me and there's no proof of course... but the Queen put him up to it... through orders to another demon. Moaisis is deliberately annoying the Chamber and the Judge and the whole process. I think she's hungry for expansion. Getting the Judge's daughter raped is merely a mechanism to throw mud at and embarrass Dex. Sorry for talking like this Celina, but it seems you're but a pawn in her big game of Chess... or Chequers... or whichever game she's playing. Monopoly, probably, and the Chamber is Mayfair or Park Lane. Get the gist?"

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[14:45] Celina truthfully did not want to hear the details of how, and simply the results.. which seemed good so far. "Well, that's a relief. The Chamber doesn't feel as dangerous now.. to an extent." She murmurs, stepping back behind the bar. Grabbing the jug she'd set aside before, she moved to fill it from the array of barrels she'd placed on the floor. There were two of each kind; some clay, some wood, others in large glasses. Each jug filled she'd put initials on, likely of what the liquor was.. or not, who knew? Hearing Wolfy start on about that rumor again, she sighs. "You literally started that.. and I told you, it's not true." She grumbles. "I was just in the wrong place at the wrong time, as I tried to explain before.. He accused me of false crimes and harmed me over them, but in the end, he got his due repayments." Wanting to shut that down before it got any further then it had.

[14:49] Titannia (titannia.macmoragh) pushes open the tavern door with a slow, easy swing of her arm, letting the afternoon light spill briefly into the timbered warmth of the inn before it closes behind her. Bare feet silent on wood, golden anklets chiming softly, she steps into the familiar scent of hearthfire and old whiskey. Her leathers cling like a second skin, scarlet trim and burnished studs catching the flicker of lanternlight, while the fur-lined, spiked mantle on her shoulders marks her as Fairhaven’s blade... even off-duty. 

Her amber gaze sweeps the room once, a soldier’s scan... and softens slightly at the sight of Celina behind the bar. A faint smile tugs at the edge of her lips. Still here. That’s promising. Then to Wolfy, and here her posture shifts: relaxed, familiar. There's a glint of trust in her eyes as she inclines her head, an unspoken Well met, Brother. 

And finally... to Jochi.  

The tilt of her head changes, just slightly. Curious. He had vanished from the Second Circle like smoke through fingers... and now

[14:49] Titannia (titannia.macmoragh):  sits here like nothing's changed. Her expression remains neutral, but her gaze lingers. "Well now," she murmurs as she crosses toward the bar, voice low and edged with interest. "Looks like the tavern’s found both its rhythm... and a few unexpected guests." She slides onto a stool without ceremony, nodding to Celina. "Whiskey, if you please." A pause, then she glances between the others with that faint, unreadable smirk. "Someone tell me what I’ve walked into... or should I just listen awhile and figure it out myself?"

[14:53] Jochi made sure he was well fed before coming here,  his shadow mask was on tight it blocked out smells and today he needs too make sure he doesn't catch scent of anything.  A small imp came out of the shadows near him, propping up with a small scroll and quill, jochi let some shadow stuffs form near the imp so he could use it as ink and he began to write down what the wolf said.  Gazing back to Woflchen he nodded seriously and listened intently.  Upon hearing the news his dark expanded and jaw clenched an evil aura that was full of corruption was flowing out, but he caught himself and bit back his rage to become the calm stoic form that walked in with them.  " that is some serious accusations, do you have proof?  It won't be the first time...but i'll tell you it will be the last" his eyes shimmered in dark energies, flickering like small bolts. Forced a calm upon himself and his aura retreated to nothing.  He gazed at Celine and his features instantly softened, the care in the dark choir was felt as he truly w

[14:53] Jochi  concerned of her well being. " If i'm there, i'll make sure of it.   " Watching her witih the barrels he opened his arms pulling back the shadows and ichor on his hands " hand it to me, i'll help  and what crimes did he accuse you of, i'm sorry i know its' hard to talk about but i need all the information for the court.  if he comes near you, then you summon me. Scream my name in the shadows and i'll be sure to rend the ...boy down".  kept the details down but jochi was like his twin flame in that aspect known for brutality.  The door opening and the femme walks in, he turns and a slight grin under his mask. Did recognize her, he knew most though few knew the tabs he kept long ago.  His deep voice oozes out smooth " Well don't you look lovely. " wiggled his brows and was settled in as she ask and he drawled " Checking in on our pretty kitty and other work.  I mean no harm today " he did mean that, as the imp was still taking down notes for him.

[15:01] Celina furrows her brows as she turns to look at him. "And how's that? Nobody knew who I was until Matty and his- her- ugh. Their loud ass mouth went around screaming it. How was I a target when nobody knew I even existed?" Placing down a full jug she'd filled from the flamewood barrels, she writes the initials of SbB, corking it and storing it on a shelf.

 Noticing Titannia, she'd nod a bit. "Well well, just the person I wanted to see.. I have something for youu~" She purrs, then slips Titannia a long list of paper. "I've been a busy kitty. Let me know what you think and what you want to try." Then turns back to fill another jug, this time from ceramic pots.

"That's.. a good question. Do you have proof?" She echoed softly to Wolfy, then nods to Jochi. "Trust me.. if I see him again, people will know." She replies not much louder then a mutter, but she could be herd regardless. "If you want to help, you'd probably be of a bit more use back here with me. I'm just placing these into jugs for easier use.. I

[15:01] Celina:  don't wanna go carrying barrels around everywhere." She was purposefully skipping around the question of what she was accused of, trying to pick her wording carefully. "Ah.. he used some sort of fancy wording, but it racked up to calling me a traitor. Said I was relaying information to the angels, when I don't relay information to anyone of any side."

[15:03] Wölfchen (wmorningstar) gave a nod to Titannia and this reminded him that there should be some Absinthe somewhere in the bar and asked Celina for it and a tumbler before continuing. "Well, there's a demon, an angel and a mortal in a bar... and you just walked into it. It probably hurt?" he offered with a grin. He then continued his explanation, "Well, not proof, but there is a certain guild run by certain types of demons with pointy teeth and a fondness for red wine..." he looks to Titannia to see if she'll back him up on this knowledge. "You'll also recall," he looked to Jochi, "that the Queen wasted everyone's time with a rather weak and pathetic court case over a Heroic mortal attacking the Nest... such trivial things are expected in Hell and very rarely trouble the Courts. Moaisis merely used the excuse of the courts getting dusty to waste everyone's time with such things, shining a spotlight where one wasn't needed. This was one of many manoeuvres used to vex the Judge... deliberately. It's not the first time, either. You

[15:03] Wölfchen (wmorningstar):  see, I've done some digging into that new mortal fluffball known as Draven. He's new, young and impressionable... an excellent piece of cannon fodder for the Queen to use in such a way. See how it's all knitting together? Relay orders through another demon and it's easy to mistake Draven doing it off his own back. But he's a MORTAL... not a Nestling. A new one at that. See? Cannon fodder. As for who knows about you being the Judge's munchkin... my dear... you've no idea how... well... gossip gets around faster than I drink Absinthe. Yeah? Moaisis already knew about you months ago. Again, there's a certain guild that trades information and as much as I kept my mouth shut, others were flapping their lips like a roast beef sandwich. Get my meaning?"

[15:16] Titannia (titannia.macmoragh) murmurs softly: " Celestial Cask.... "  and then upon hearing Wolfy  the growl that rumbles in her chest is soft... not for threat, but for instinct. “I caught his scent once. That one...( Draven )  he isn’t wolf. He wears the shape, but something in him is wrong. The way a carcass is wrong when it walks without breath.” She lifts her whiskey, drinks, sets it down with a muted thunk. “I dismissed him as a fool. A dangerous fool, yes... but still. Now...” Her gaze lingers on Wolfy, sharp and calculating. “You think the Witch Queen sent him? That she would go so far as to... bait Dex by targeting his blood? That’s not petty court spite. That’s war paint on the face.” She exhales through her nose, eyes narrowed in thought. “Celina... if this is true... then it is not just you she marked. It is the Chamber she meant to wound. And the Nest...” She glances briefly to Jochi, a flicker of curiosity threading through her otherwise steel-eyed focus. “...may be more fractured than it

[15:16] Titannia (titannia.macmoragh):  appears.” Another drink. Then, quietly, almost to herself: “The meat of the problem is power. But the bone of it is territory.”

[15:19] Wölfchen (wmorningstar) nods to Titannia, then to Jochi and gestures at Titannia, "What she said."

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[15:25] Jochi Watched celina and  shook his head and his deep voice murmured " it was the first time i heard your voice clearly.  I knew you and watched you about the court but I don't butt in unless im needed and as i finally heard your voice, I was there as you asked.  There is no how or why, it just is, I am here now ...what about matty? ". his voice was soothing, a soft deep rumble when he spoke to her .  He got up and when she tried to pick up a barrel he would move in to do that if he let her, holding it to pour into the bottles , was trying to fit but he was a larger demon just faded his wings to the shadows for now, the imp followed along  " much better " felt less closed in and gazed at the wolf and gave a sigh " then can we call upon you for testimony?  " as he listened and frowned, his brows knit. " That explains a lot.  " he nodded as the took all that in and the imp was furiously writing, jochi gifted the imp reading and writing " I see things didn't change in my absence...and got worse. " he shook his hor

[15:25] Jochi  head.  " Thank you for the information, it is most helpful. " and sadly jochi had seen these things before but, it seems it was much worse then he could of anticipated. Looked to the door, checking as the sentinel he is and turned his gaze while his ears remained open in case of anything.  Looked at Titannia and gave a nod to her words but jochi was accustomed to things like this.  " It is forbidden. The three warlords are not to do such as each was given by Asmodeus their postion......bold.  " is all he would say on that. " I'll be watching over things, and i'm very good at stomping down takeovers, though sadly...you are right in some aspects. " not much he could do but try to check on each in the prison and offer guidance, though also gaurd it viciously.  " nodded to the wolf. " If you could find proof, i will pay very well for such things." had more then coin in his banks.

[15:34] Celina tilts her head a bit, "Absinthe? I'm not.. sure.. what that even is." Looking to Titannia for help. She just keeps quiet as Wolfy explains his case, not knowing enough about basically anything to have much of a say.. she'd never even seen this supposed Queen. Not having much to say to majority of it, she left it to the other two who she assumes would find more use with the information Wolfy provided. "That's the thing.. Only my dad, Warden Vosathiel, you, Ghost, and Tasgall knew. I didn't even know Ghost knew until you told me recently." She sighs, "But now everyone knows, so, it's whatever I guess.." She grumbles.. 

Tilts her head a bit, then looks through the jugs to see if she'd already stored it. Frowning a bit, she looks back at the barrels.. then starts sniffing them before she found it. Prying open the lid, celestial energies would flow out, but she only had it open long enough to fill a singular cup then closed it again. Respect for the fellow demon, ya know? Placing the cup in front of

[15:34] Celina:  Titannia, the drink would be tinted a soft blue, and the energy wafted off it like soft mist. It didn't stray far from the cup, however. Hearing that Draven isn't what he appears, it made her ears go back, then she shakes her head.. very much not wanting to think about that. "Well, he surely -felt- like a canine.." She grumbles softly, tail curling around herself from the memories of it. "I don't know much about the Nest or.. basically anything you've spoken of so far. I've stuck to the Chamber and the Outpost. I'm aware I'm a walking weakness for my dad, so I've kept to the shadows, not that it's turned out very well.. but it's left me lacking on the information end, apparently." 

Hearing that she was apparently in fact already known, her wings drooped. "Well that's jusssssssst greeat.. might be worth looking into on who told the secret." She allowed him to help, letting her own wings fade into tiny specs of sunlight particles for more room. "Ah, I appreciate it." She purrs softly, visibly feeling very at

[15:34] Celina:  ease around Jochi. Falling quiet once more as they spoke, she'd return to the tedious task of transferring liquor from barrels to jugs.. with Jochi's help, thankfully, but at least the task is almost done. As jugs were filled of each barrel, the already accessed ones would be scooted towards the stairs to be stored elsewhere. However, the Celestial Cask she wouldn't touch again, not while infernal essence was around.. the amount of energy from a full barrel could result in negative effects, unlike individual drinks which wouldn't do much besides feel like hot water. After a moment, parts of their conversation finally clicked.. and she cringed, heavily. "Wait.. is there going to be a trial or something over this? Please tell me I don't need to speak in front of..all those people.."

[15:49] Wölfchen (wmorningstar) thinks back to the situation at hand, way back to when he first learned about it. "The problem with 'evidence' like this... is the same, as a metaphor, as when you buy bread from a black market spiv. Although the trade happened, all parties involved will deny it ever took place and if you try to complain about it, you disappear in a dark alley. I worked in the shadows for a long time before my Ascension and as much as I try to get out of the game, even now as an Angel, it keeps dragging me back in. This is one of those scenarios. So no, even if I did try to represent myself as a witness... my testimony would be torn apart like Titannia's lunch if scrutinised or investigated in a Court's proceedings. HOWEVER. There might be something you can use in that Moaisis does have previous recorded history in doing rather naughty things. Do you remember something about the Heart of Pandemonium a long time ago? Moaisis tried to dig up another fragment and use it... and also had another mortal involved in trying to

[15:49] Wölfchen (wmorningstar):  recreate a synthetic shard of it to use as a weapon against angels... causing one angel to lose their immortality in the process. When the agents of Asmodeus found out she had such a doomsday device, at least three of them even, forbidden by the Scrolls of Asmodeus... they spanked her in ways that are definitely not sexy, not sexy at all. To learn that a warlord is performing a civil war against another warlord will see her disappearing in a back alley for certain, especially with that kind of previous history. This is bigger than the courts and murkier than any usual nonsense a regular demon or mortal or angel could ever cook up by themselves. I'm sorry, Jochi, you're on your own when it comes to evidence but I wish you well with your own digging. Moaisis is too devious to do anything out in the open... but she does slip up from time to time. And Celina, be careful where Vosathiel is concerned... he's not as loyal as you'd like to hope, sadly. The green nails he uses for torture... he shares freely with

[15:49] Wölfchen (wmorningstar):  Tyan the medicus in the Outpost. Tyan and I have beef, too, so watch out for him. He's likely the one that's been selling secrets to the Outpost, and visa versa through the Apothecaries on both sides. Not you. Sadly, Vosathiel's one of Dex's 'trusted' minions, so that's gonna be a hard sell, too." He looked to Titannia, "I believe that angel works with Tyan a lot, too, you know, the demon given angelic powers by Oni and doesn't like me very much? I forgot her name... Case? Casey? You need to watch her."

[16:15] Jochi finished up with the barrels using his natural strength so lift and carry with ease while the imp was dying in scrolls and his shadows would snatch the parchments into holding and placing but couldn't smell anything as his mask kept him from it for reasons.    "Don't worry, you won't , you don't have to show up to it if you don't want they will make sure you are safe if it happens.  As for a trial..i haven't...well.." nothing he could say without more information.  " Once i make my final report we will know and nothing wrong with the shadows.  like I said call me, im always near.  ". did enjoy the paperwork and red tape it was a dance he was good at.  he straightened up .  " No more fear, I'm sure Seraphis feels the same." or might , he was asleep right now.  His attention turning too Wolfchen and nodded " Leave it to me, I work very well in the shadows, if you recall." he won't repeat what he had done to stop her before but it was done, past and history.. "Everyone , even the warlords are responsible for

[16:15] Jochi  their actions.  I have my ways," he gave a grin under his mask and his eye grew darker as the talk turned to vos, went tight lipped for a moment, like a statue that froze in time then after a bit he moved and blinked." that is your surmise and I respect it I will take your words as you speak them to the Court with me.".  His dark gaze then goes to Titannia his eyes meet hers as she speaks to take in alll that information and brows wiggle a bit. " I know more then you can imagine. " his voice deep and smooth spoke up on the question " I serve the prison of course as I always have, but I also serve Asmodeus, and i've been known to dance very well upon the shadows of the hell.  I want nothing more the Denizens of the prison to be safe.  Its what i've always done and always will no matter what position I walk in.   but i do very much appreciate you all in this matter.  The creatures of hell , the mortals, angels and fae all have a voice in hell and if i need to be that voice , I will be heard. " he gave a

[16:15] Jochi  respectful incline of his head and says to all" I think, if you write a letter to Drake with your concerns, he will answer you and look into it, please make use of that..he has a mailbox or I can deliver the letters myself, you will help this more then you know if you do.." he gazed at Celina " we should take the tour, the walk will help me clear my mind and gather my thoughts. " gazed to Titannia" if that is ok with you?  My first visit here, sadly I should of done that ages ago but heavy was the crown" and right now Jochi is enjoying not doing shit unless he has too, the freedom was exhilarating and the events a blast, happy lil stoic demon enjoyed these moments more then they know.

[16:17] 彡乀 PђαƦzuקђ 彡乀 (nymph.zenith): (sorry last part, inside happy, outside stoic lol)