Let's skip to the important part. Dr. Lord, Catherine and Luciano we're there to set this up and send Dr. Lord, Dave (who came along to learn) and I on our quest. However when we got there Tezcatlipoca and Quetzalcoatl (my uncle) were there. They said Dr. Lord was not allowed or couldn't do this for me, and seemed to keep deflecting to him. Dad tried the pull the "isn't Tepini enough trick" but it didn't work either. Then I managed to startle them both! No shit! I made the two of them think a moment...ah but then they tried to use half truths but Dr. Lord told me to focus, this wasn't about him it's about me and they were trying to knock me off course.
So I had a freakshow moment showing that if Dr. Lord did this he would become the Sixth sun...which overthrows Tezcatlipoca and Quetzalcoatl. I told him he shouldn't do this prepared to try again another time, when Dr. Lord asked them to do it. To be honest I was surprised, even more so when they told me to plead my case. So I did. I don't think dad realized before how badly I hate secrets. And not knowing something that is a part of my soul? No I could not live with that. So they agreed and I got to ride on my uncles back to the doors to our Overworld.
Oh but my father...having to get the last word in. He came up behind me and said "Well, daughter, you have become quite skilled at getting your way... I suppose I must reward that... but I also must correct that..." and carved the Aztec symbol for water into my right hand. Oh but things are never simple with him. The rune channels water all right BUT I have to give it human blood every thirteen days...and it cannot be my own. FUCK! FUCKITY FUCK FUCK!!
Quetzalcoatl went into the Overworld and returned with a bundle. When I opened out flew what looked like a cross between a vulture and a turkey but so much more beautiful. It's head is the red of a ruby, covered in iridescent blue jewels. The bird's feathers are a bright green, though the tips of its wings are a crimson brown, like dried blood. Spots like the eyes on a peacock's tail trail the bird's back. Dr. Lord told me it is my father's other animal, which by the way according to myth was a god of famine and disease.
As Dr. Lord walked off and I looked at my new guide I had another vision but without the normal freakshow. Tezcatlipoca and Quetzalcoatl were talking but I couldn't make out who's voice was who's. They said "That was the heaviest risk we have ever taken." "It is for the best. He still has the capacity to overthrow us, but it is less certain now" The girl troubles me, though" "True, I was not expecting her to have that insight... I fear she may be a difficulty as things go on..." "Hmm... We both have plans for her" "Yes, yes... But I think some insurance is in order..." "You mean... Oh, I see..." "Than it shall be done?" "I can see no better outcome."
So YAY! Now I worry both my father and uncle. Just what I didn't need! More divine attention on me, and attention that is not looking to be good. Though a part of me wonders if they didn't let me see that on purpose, because it wasn't channeling Fate like I normally do...
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