With the encounter resting behind the two young Priestesses, Lucia and Seriya face their inevitable punishments....
The walk home escorted by the Seraphs was unpleasant to say the least, as Lucia and Seriya both feared what was to come of them as they DID disobey direct orders, well, to a degree. It was apparent that Lucia had enough wit to understand what she had done, whereas Seriya, well, most Seraphs and Sisters understood she was a reckless idiot that would charge headlong to fight a demon she hadn't the slightest of idea of. But none the less there were punishments to get to, and both dreaded it. Barring a quick chat, the walk was quiet, and the party finally reached the Monastery.
The next two days were unpleasant for Lucia and Seriya, as their punishment began, starting with a simple apology to both the patron deity of the Monastery, and Mother Yeliss, to rigorous work handling crates, washing animals, moving injured, and alike, which almost killed Lucia, as physicality was her enemy that day with her injuries, to a single day confined to their separate rooms. While it wasn't necessarily a horrid punishment per se, it still felt horrid, as they both hurt from their working earlier, not to mention Lucia was still pretty well injured from her own magic, paired with the sore muscles from said escapade, and now more sore muscles from the labour she was assigned, Lucia remained mostly bedridden that second day.
Whereas Seriya hadn't felt as much pain in sore muscles and injuries. She was athletic enough that the lifting, running, and what-have-you were not even noteworthy. Though one of the tasks she had to do, seemed in her mind, to be pure evil to make anyone do, and that was to tend to several children's dolls. As she did that task, which ranged from a simple cleaning, to sewing, and even playing with them to entertain the child, she seemed stiff, and on edge the whole time. As she couldn't stand dolls, and in fact is scared of said dolls.
Yet the days had ended. While Lucia wasn't in perfect health, she was in much better condition than the days prior. The morning started with her typical morning routine. After, of course she puts on her Divine Vestments, a Plain white dress, ending at the middle of her thighs, allowing for easy movement for her, as she does run around like mad, as she handles her normal chores, and tends to everyone's health, along with a cloak which rested across her shoulders and extended to her hips, giving a more gentle appearance, added with a coat-tail beginning at her waist, along with sleeves that end roughly to where her arms meet the shoulder. It's mildly altered from a normal sister's gown, which was a longer dress, with bits of gold to it, symbolizing the Goddess, whereas Lucia's was purely white, minus the few gold pieces which mainly rest by her chest, and the Insignia of the Goddess Temari, which is a brass-colored bird against a brighter yellow sun in a manner that appears to be flying away from it. The Golden Phoenix as one calls it, which is what one would see and know that Temari is near. Moving along, Lucia noticed Mother Yeliss and Nero walking to the entrance, and soon swooped in to tail the two, curious as to what they were talking about. Soon she heard several words that made her heart almost skip a beat,
"Also maybe I could ask if they would like to accompany me there."
Almost immediately she rushed to a sprint to her room, as she had found a way from the Monastery, accompanying Nero to help everyone she can. As she burst through her door, hastily packing a bag of what little belongings she had, she wasn't much for material items, and soon rushing out, and meeting Nero at the entrance, not even changing from her divine vestments, holding a light brown leather bag, packed roughly, it's obvious that she packed in a hurry, as she came up, looking to Nero and Mother Yeliss, "I wish accompany Sir Nero. I've seen what he does, and see that his goal is like mine, to aid those in need." Her words were cut off by her hastened breath, as her determined eyes kept their gaze, with Mother Yeliss returning a almost sharp gaze,
"And what makes you think I'd let you, a simple Sister, go along with a man you've only a day's knowledge on?"
"Because..... Um....."
"It's that uncertainty that worries me, Sister Lucia. You're quick to rush forward and help others." A heavy sigh left Mother Yeliss' lips as she rubbed her temple, "Much like Seraph Seriya. You too rush into danger, without thinking ahead and not knowing what could happen."
"Ah...." Lucia's eyes turned away with her head, knowing that those words were true, and it hurt, as she thought that she'd be able to help those who needed it, though a third voice entered,
"Who said she'd run in alone?" Seriya replied, with a slight smile, with a bag in hand as well, "Mother, we both know that even though you've said no, that it won't stop us. Even if it means I pull Lucia by her wrist with me. I hate to say that, but you know that statement is beyond true. And if it'll ease your mind I'll go with her. That way, if danger lurks--"
"That does not ease my mind one bit that you'll be there. Seraph Seriya... But you're truthful in that statement. I cannot stop you, you'll go anyway. As much as I wish to say no, I cannot. As it'll just mean you'll leave without a farewell. Yet, I ask one thing, when this quest is over, I want you two to return. Am. I. Clear?"
"Yes, Mother Yeliss, I shall return with haste when I can. And I'll bring Seriya along."
"Then, let Temari's light guide the both of you. And please, come home safe."
With that, Lucia and Seriya's journey begins, with many twists to come. Some sooner than others....
As the two walked with Nero, they were caught up to with Cain, whom remarked on the bet he set earlier. With a sigh from Lucia and a laugh from Seriya, though their attention was drawn aside,
"Uhh, Nero? I think someone is up the tree"
Lucia looked to the tree, noticing Saga, and kept her eyes on her, her voice showing concern for the young wolfkin,
"Lady Saga, do you require assistance?"