<div class="floatleft">(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QIzkKg4t5XU/WtY-KHiWpNI/AAAAAAAA1Xw/EnHhROAO_WEy0_zJh3l74jZFxDamIU8GwCLcBGAs/w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu/Tony%2BThornburg%2BLuncheon1.jpg)</div><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;">Emil Archer Colton</span><br/><strong>Blessed By::</strong>Hephaestus<br/><strong>Location::</strong>Training Grounds<br/><strong>Company::</strong>Veronica, Kenzie<strong>Mentioning::</strong><br/><strong>Date/Time::</strong>Saturday, June 20, early afternoon<br/><strong>Mood::</strong>Calm -> Slightly nervous, pretending to be calm<br/><strong>Wearing::</strong><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Casual Clothes</div><div class="spoiler_body">(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2578/0910/products/product-image-860881673_1024x.jpg?v=1571763931)(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/aJ4AAOSwy85ebFGS/s-l640.jpg)</div></div><br/><br/><hr/><br/>"I've still got a little control, but against anybody else you'd have them locked up." Emil replied when poised with Veronica's question, demonstrating their little battle for control of his body by struggling to pop his neck, just barely managing to get a single loud cracking sound from his upper spine.<br/><br/>The fact that her marionette only needed to touch his shadow and not himself directly was a terrifying concept, but Emil remained steadfast and pokerfaced before his sparring partner as he worked out how best to force his body to move under her constraints. When he was swallowed by the shadows however, Emil let out an audible "Fuck" before his vision blacked out, returning mere moments later and catching view of Roni's vibrant red hair at the bottom edge of his vision, wholeheartedly expecting to already be on the ground when he reappeared. His electrical shell had discharged against the shadows when they consumed him, and acting entirely on instinct, the hemomancer willed his blood into a blunt spike surrounding his arm and fist, taking a swing at her torso and whiffing the attack entirely as he felt a sharp contact in his knee, followed by gravity taking full effect on his body.<br/><br/>The air in his lungs rushed out with a pained grunt, and Emil took a moment to breathe before even attempting to sit up. He looked up upon Roni's slim figure from his new position and flashed an approving smile as he panted, then wiped a bead of sweat from his forehead before it dripped in his eye. "I'll definitely be asking for more sessions with you in the future." Emil said breathily, his panting still a little labored as he slowly worked his way back onto his feet, his power aiding him through the process so he wouldn't get lightheaded. "But I think there was some talk earlier of you trying to set your roommate up with me? If you don't mind, I'm going to borrow her attention for a moment."<br/><br/>Emil bowed slightly to Veronica, then trounced over to where Kenzie was watching the spar between them, dusting off the dirt from his rear as he walked. "I know that wasn't exactly the best display on my part, but Roni's pretty capable for someone who doesn't do much combat. And before we started swinging at each other, she mentioned you didn't have a date for the party tonight... I'd like to nominate myself for that honor, if, of course, you don't mind someone like me as an escort. If not, no hard feelings." The taller man held an thick air of confidence when he spoke despite being put on his ass not a minute prior, and his eyes retained a soft, friendly nature despite the neutral face he wore. "That said... I heard you held a purification ceremony this morning in front of most of the Village... I wish I had gotten back earlier to see it. Work's always kept me from watching the priestesses show their unique skills." He added, not sure how far a little honest flattery would get him in Kenzie's book, but at least it was worth a try.