Cmpuncle:<br/>As you take Izzy's hand in your own, she blushes quite noticeably, and who could blame her. After all, you have quite passionately sworn on your very life that you will throw away your one chance to have anything you could ever want within your grasp, just to save her life. It seems your vow has touched her quite deeply. Way to go Cassanova.  After the initial shock of your vow has subsided, the seals on her hand dissolve and reappear on your right hand. "You know, they say the grail chooses who gets to be a master, but you're the first person I consciously chose," she says quietly, still a little shocked at your vow. Suddenly, both of your senses perk up.  Because you never quite "turned off" your telepathic thought reading, you sense a malevolent intent on the second floor, heading your way. While guarded, they seem intent on taking YOU out. They don't seem to know about Izzy. Moments later, a bluish-darkness descends upon your room. Outside the door, you hear the muffled sounds of a fire alarm, as if from far away.  Izzy looks stricken. "Burial Agency?! Why would the church send out the big guns for just the two of us?"<br/><br/>OOC: Please roll a perception check. d20.<br/>-----------------------------<br/>Ninja:<br/>Caster nods his head, "I thought I sensed a similar spirit within you and I believe I will enjoy working with you. Defender is right though, we should return to base and rest up. It would be foolish to push our luck right now.<br/>---------------------------<br/>Undercover:<br/>Lancer scrutinizes you, aghast.  "Forgive my saying so, but what made you think picking up a long lost trinket that suddenly reappeared was a good idea? I'm sorry, that was uncalled for. Here, let me attempt to remove it."<br/>Lancer seems to concentrate and then attempts to grab the necklace.  Before his hand can touch it, however, a green glow surrounds you and the necklace, and his hand recoils from the magical energy. "I'm sorry master, I am unable to remove it. Whoever did this to it knew what they were doing."<br/><I told you not to panic. Don't worry, I'm not your enemy. I've returned the necklace to you because you'll need it, and while you're wearing it, I can protect you. >