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Lucifer isn't stable anymore. The Temple is protected against angels coming inside. But I -- I don't know if he's going to come after me.

[There's a long silence before her breath hitches. She's trying not to cry.]

I'm so sorry, I didn't --

[But she stops herself before she grits her teeth. Strength, dammit.]

I played a card too early. This is my fault. I'll fix it, but I need --

[Pause.]

... I'm going to need help.

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[This -- takes some doing, and there is a pause, before Rei speaks. It is quiet and reserved.]

Castiel and I are going to ward your house against angels so they can't get inside. It won't take very long. And I need --

[Pause.]

I really -- need your help.

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[iceandivory.livejournal.com]

What did you do.

[It's not a question.]

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[flameandpassion]

I trapped Lucifer in holy fire.

[Pause.]

... he attacked me and I -- it was an instinct.

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[iceandivory.livejournal.com]

Tch. I thought you'd at least wait another month before you went through with it.

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[flameandpassion]

[... that is not the reaction she had been expecting.]

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[And, weirdly, that makes her feel -- a lot better.

... not by much, but enough to choke out a weak attempt at a laugh. It doesn't quite get there, but she doesn't sound nearly so defeated. There's the tiniest spark of life back in her tone.]

I'm an overachiever. What can I say.

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[iceandivory.livejournal.com]

Obviously I overestimated your patience.

[He saw this coming a mile away, Rei. How could he not? You're so enthralled in angel business that no matter how much you insist you want to protect people from them and even them from themselves, this was inevitable. Having known that, however, at least gave him the advantage of not being surprised.]

What did he do.

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[flameandpassion]

[Maintaining the status quo had worked, for awhile -- and Rei had managed to make leaps and bounds with Castiel. But Lucifer is incapable of change -- and Rei, in finally using the ability she had worked on, had done it on instinct, not as part of a plan. The scrambling of the fallout rested squarely on her shoulders. The only thing she could do now was fight to protect the people she loved and accept her fate.]

... I don't know.

[It's a quiet, honest answer.]

He used a lot of knives, at first. That's when I trapped him in the fire. But -- it wasn't strong enough. His powers were weakened, but not gone completely. He made the cuts bigger and put -- something inside me to make it hurt.

[She's silent for a moment.]

I'll be okay. That's not the problem now.

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[iceandivory.livejournal.com]

Why did he do it.

[Because, no. Rei. This may not be your problem now, but it's most definitely his.]

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[flameandpassion]

[... a long exhale.]

I went to talk to Jinx and he interrupted us and started -- preaching at me about destiny and setting people back on the right path and he did it to get underneath my skin and I -- called him a hypocrite.

[Why, exactly, Lucifer reacted so violently, Rei wasn't sure. She had said far worse to his face and walked away unscathed.]

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[ocean-souled.livejournal.com]

Oh my, what have you gotten yourself into?

If you need me though, I am here.

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[flameandpassion]

A mess.

...thank you.

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[ocean-souled.livejournal.com]

Maa, that much is obvious. But if you are going to be dragging the rest of us into it, I think I need a little more detail than that.

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[flameandpassion]

[She is silent, stung, at that. Dragging them? The senshi were a unit -- since when was asking for help -- which Usagi told Rei she had to do more often -- such a chore to fulfill?

But Rei responds, though her tone is a lot more detached.]

Lucifer attacked me. I retaliated.

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[ocean-souled.livejournal.com]

[Michiru raises a single eyebrow, her expression detached and more than a bit distant. They maybe senshi together, especially here, but Michiru at least still feels the line between Inner and Outer.]

And you fear he'll attack again?

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I know he will.

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[ocean-souled.livejournal.com]

And you plan to just wait for him to do so? Or will you strike first, before he has a chance to make his attack?

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[flameandpassion]

...It would be suicide.

[In her state. In any state. Lucifer is furious. And, not only that, but so is Michael. Another attack, especially with Rei so weakened, would only spell out a death sentence for anyone she loved.

Better to defend, now, than attack. It would be stupid to do anything else.]

The angels are the only ones who can contain him until he calms down.

[buntails.livejournal.com]

Rei-chan...

Listen, we'll figure it out. We won't leave you alone for a second. We'll protect you.

[They've done the same for her, when Galaxia was after her.]

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[Oh, thank God. Sense. The simple sentence causes Rei to focus again.]

-- The Temple is perfectly safe. And I don't think he'll be dumb enough to attack anyone if they leave.

[buntails.livejournal.com]

What do we need to do? [She becomes serious quickly when she has to these days, and now is no exception.]

[flameandpassion]

There's nothing we can really do except keep an eye on the situation and try our best to make sure he doesn't hurt anyone.

The biggest targets are Cas and Gabriel.

[buntails.livejournal.com]

What about you, too? You said you made him angry.

I won't let any of you be hurt.

[flameandpassion]

...he attacked me and I trapped him in holy fire.

[buntails.livejournal.com]

[Her spine straightens at once.]

What?! Rei-chan are you alright?!

[flameandpassion]

Cas took care of me, I'll be fine -- it's the aftermath we need to deal with.