And thanks for the company here, but don't get too cold. It's no time to get sick.

... So I shall see what the morrow prepares. At least, I'm glad there's some who could be saved and are now in good hands

Yet, you still have your cure to find, and no more leads than when we met.

[He paused, closing his eye and remembering what happened around here] ...

[A deep sigh escaped his mouth, obviously visible due to the coldness, before replying in an unusual composed way]

I don't know. I thought it would be the end but it is not. I was sure they would take my head but instead they've put me here for whatever they want tomorrow...

[His face pointing down and sitting on the almost frozen floor, Mephilia's voice was a real surprise, but a welcomed one. He turned his face to look at her]

Oh, you're here. Shouldn't you stay warm indoors, with the little one?

[She was too kind for her own good, to brave the cold just to see him]

... But he stayed there. Enduring. As if fate wanted more from him, or making him pay for what he's done. The thought of maybe see his sister again couldn't be unheard in his head, may in be on the other side.]

[While they were laughing with the newfound comfort and warmth indoors, Jomas stayed motionless in his outside cell, with every bit of the relentless cold embracing his armor and skin.

In a way, he wondered why he was still there, or why they want to talk after all of this...

[Soubinie went back into her own place, while the guards guided everyone at their designed places or prepared beds of fortune.

Jomas' hammer was kept away from him, as he began to walk towards a cell not unlike the one he freed people from.]

G: But it cannot be unpunished. The favor you did helps your case, but you will spend the night in a cell, in the cold and we shall speak tomorrow. You will answer all of our questions at least.

The others, follow me to the kitchens, the place will be a "bedroom" under the oven's warmth.

[He smiled, while Soubinie raised her voice]

S: How can one who caused such damages can only be one who brings a bit of peace too... You're right, you can't atone for your deeds and I will never forgive you for what you've done to my husband. But...

[A guard, sword out, continued the sentence]

[No one was talking, only Mephilia's voice was breaking the silence, surprised to not already be in custody at the very least]

What is it, Mephilia?

So I am asking you to take care of them, at least for the night...

... At least I know the Neo Vigil came down with me, for taking away what I saught for so long.

[He closed his eye, his fate not within his hands anymore]

[...] certain death, some are hungry, everyone is cold and they need to find a new shelter and a new life from the claws of the "Neo Vigil"...

... I will not make the people you've lost come back, nor can I do anything to atone for it. But *they* don't deserve to be thrown away due to my endeavors.

[Jomas took his hammer, pointed it on the right side and let it fall, making sure everyone was aware of his presence, as guards came around]

Listen, Soubinie and everyone else. I know you seek my head for what I've done and I am in no place to ask this. But look around, they just escaped [...]

[Jomas knew where he stepped in, and upon arrival he slammed the door of one someone he knew. Soubinie. She came at the door in a hurry with how much noise he made, but her welcolmeness was... sour.]

S: Wha-?! GUARDS, GUARDS! HELP! THE ENFORCER IS HERE, TAKE HIM!
J: [sighs as he wasn't surprised]

[They kept walking for about one hour, as it was dark and they had to stop a few times to heat hemselves before braving every bit of bitter cold.

Step after step, they got closer. Snow, ice, a bridge, until the light of a flame up high lit up the hopes of the whole group] +

... and he signaled to everyone the path to freedom was clear]

Out, everyone! Beware it is cold outside! But follow me, a new dawn awaits for the survivors.

[He scouted the surroundings as the footsteps came closer to him, including the small pink headed]

[He made a sign with his hand to stay in position while he went up the stairs as silent as he could. He looked in every little corners, and saw someone, one of these bastards, hiding]

You've picked the wrong house, fool.

[The calm voice let the big "bonk" sound echoeing in the house...

As soon as we're set, I'll move first and signal you if it's good. They've seen enough horrors today.

[He was waiting the call from both Mephilia and the small one she carries move up to clear the way if need be. Today, no one would get in his way. He already went beyond his expectations anyways.]

[He found the silence, aside the ones nearby, too convinient and out of place. Something was amiss and he gripped his hammer even tighter. Without turning his head, he asked]

How many are they? Do they need something right now, aside a safe place?

[In the meantime, Jomas stood strong at the tail end of the stairs, making sure no one else comes in.

It not like he was any good a reassuring people anyways.]

Once upon a time...

#Elezen #Gposers

[Jomas yelled with a deep and rasp voice until the lock broke and the door opened, after multiple attempts trying between different bars to get the right grip and torque.

Minutes passed before it finally worked, letting a sigh of relief.]

The bastards won't have any more chance in their endeavor..

its meeeeeeee

... she wouldn't be able to open the cage's door.]

Mephilia, step away. Anyone in the cell, rush back as much as you can.

[Instead of destroying the door, he puts his hammer's handle between bars and began to twist the door until it breaks to the outside, struggling a bit]

You will... Be free!!!

[The blond enforcer crushed anyone as a revenge of what they've done to Lydas, his own sister. The protective spell helped when one tried to be smart and struck from behind.

Upstairs was clear, downstairs was clear. Mephilia tried to reach out to a little prisoner but with no key...

A Captain and an Admiral discussing something in yet another timeline 👀

And @mephiliam.bsky.social (trying) to drink 😂

#Hyur #Midlander #Gposers

[This was well enough to alert anyone in the small place, standing between the entrance and the stairs.

His tainted hammer began to have a white unexpected glow inside it, while his eye meant he's giving it all, not afraid of any outcome]

... before he could say anything. It began to be tainted in crimson. As the only guard was down, he slammed the entry door, yelling]

COME AT ME! FACE ME, DARE FACE "THE ENFORCER", MONSTERS!!!

[...]

[He looked at Mephilia and had these last words to say in a tone and voice that was the most sincere he could]

Thank you, Mephilia.

[Without wasting any more seconds, he sprinted to the building, with one in the same clothes as the countless other they dealt with and his hammer struck his head...

[He placed his hammer on his shoulder and looked forward]

More of the same bastards. It will be their last sunset.