~Already proven if given a zealot to follow, they will. The TV demon was a clear example of that."

"If you think that the legions of hell pose no threat to heaven, then you are a fool. A vast majority of those within hell's domain are there because they couldn't control their urges, yet you would expect me to believe they would resist the urge to attack us if presented the opportunity..? They've~

~Curious, just what could she have been planning.

"Indeed demon, although you may not find this game to be as amusing as you'd believe."

Each of the flying avatars of Marie would close the distance between themselves and their target. With rather shocking speeds, at least compared to the last time they'd crossed paths.

No ranged attacks? How~

"Insufferable curr!"

He nearly got her to snap there, the palm of her right hand glowing with holy light for a moment before it dissipated.

"I grow weary of conversing with such a deplorable creature. It is clear you belong amongst the rest of these disgusting blasphemous ingrates."

~had any of the qualifying factors for leading an army of warriors, I wouldn't feel as I do."

"Chain of command is an important aspect of any army, and to have one who wouldn't even qualify as a rookie as our leader? It's a sign of weakness. It's going to desecrate morale and leave many of my sisters demoralized and scattered for when a true threat knocks on heavens gates. Perhaps if Abel~

"Perhaps not, but it hardly matters, demon. For every trick you learn, The Lord blesses me with the opportunity to improve my own tactics."

Several of the fake Marie's took to the air and flew above the crater, while three had approached through the crater itself.

"The tea is enough, thank you."

She politely declined before taking a sip of the tea itself before placing her cup back down.

"I still can't see where you manage to see any potential in the boy. Lute backing down was a moment of weakness of her behalf..."

"Ignorance didn't earn me my rank within the army. Whereas Abel was certainly ignorant of his position when he obtained it, he still is."

~Unfit to lead regardless of Lute's current condition... Michael would've been a much wiser substitute..."

Marie didn't hold any hostility in her tone anymore, taking a seat and gently taking the cup of tea that had been poured for her.

"You've managed to make a fair few points about why Lute may need some self reflection, but you've still made no points in favor of Abel being in command. He is still~

A deep inhale, followed by a slow exhale.

This one is really trying her patience.

She doesn't even entertain that with a response, only a death glare.

~Suddenly what seemed like at least twenty Marie's began to appear from behind various buildings and even seemingly leaching outwards from light sources.

"Now let's try that again. Maybe this time, you'll manage to actually hit me."

The blast came down quick, creating a rather large blast crater where the angel had been standing.

And no sign of her once the dust settled...

At least until a chilling laugh could be heard from all directions. Marie's voice seemed to also come from every direction.

"A Valliant effort demon." ~

"Her grief over Adam was understandable, as was her reaction. She is still a superior fit to lead over Abel, she has actual combat experience first and foremost... she may not be operating at her best right now, but to consider Abel a more fit leader in any manner is... just laughable at best."

"Your ignorance on the situation doesn't surprise me in the slightest..."

"I want a /capable/ leader. It will take far more than that to irritate me creature, you would do best to avoid annoying me. Lest I introduce you to purgatory."

"Hunt you, skin you, fillet you. Whichever manages to finally send you off to purgatory vile demon."

Marie didn't halt her approach. Instead, she continued forward, her eyes once more momentarily flashing a golden hue.

"Omnia possum in eo qui me confortat."

Latin? That was new.

"If we'd been cleared to actually attack things would've went much different, you have no idea."

A light scoff escaped Marie's lips as she rolled her eyes.

"And you believe Abel to be a better fit to lead heavenly warriors..? Should a true battle ever occur, we'd be doomed under his command."

|| Holy interactions-

Yall miss Adam 2.0 that much /Silly 🤣

"If I sought the opinion of a miscreant, I would've asked for it... begone feline."

Marie didn't shake in her resolve, remaining steadfast and slowly walking towards the demon. Even taking off her mask and tossing it to the side to reveal a rather crazed look within her eyes, with a chilling smile to match.

"How I have been /waiting/ to hunt you again."

"We are /supposed/ to carry out our divine duties, I wasn't ordered to sympathize with sinners. I was ordered to cleanse hell of its most vile creatures. At least Adam understood the disgusting nature they all hold within..."

"You would call it war, I would call it a cleansing. Do you truly believe that sinners wouldn't have eventually attempted armed conflict regardless? You're a fool if you think otherwise, it's in their /nature/."

"Still of the firm belief Lute should've led us... that coward Abel is not fit to lead warriors."

"Redemption of a few sinners doesn't change the fact that many of those /creatures/ wouldn't hesitate to bring war to our doorstep. Or slaughter all of us, The exterminations are still reasonable, not all monsters deserve saving."

If my methods were so cruel, why am I up here, while he rots down there.

[:)]

~Confirm their durability.

"Quand tu traverseras les eaux, je serai avec toi, et les fleuves ne te submergeront pas. Quand tu marcheras dans le feu, tu ne seras pas brûlé ; les flammes ne te consumeront pas."