I L I A N A xx T A Y L O R xxxxxxxx &xxxxx T R I N I T Y xx W A L L A C E
Daughter of Demeter & Daughter of Ares
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Wesley was the first to speak up about Sylas saying, "The same thing could be said about other people here as well. Personally, I'd worry about Eve. But that's just me."
Trinity looked at Wes like he said something completely unbelievable. Personally, the man that could charm the mane off of a lion, was worried about Eve. That wasn't good and she doubted he was joking. While she expected and wanted more to Wes's new revelation, Iliana required their attention.
Iliana would have responded to that but Trinity suddenly grabbed her arm, causing Iliana to freeze.
“Do not let him see your fear. That douche is a leech, nothing more. Don't give him an inch of satisfaction. You can crush him under your heel.”
Well she was scared now, but not of Sylas. She nodded her head vigorously, hoping Trinity would let her go. She finally did and in a calmer voice asked her something.
"You said you were Demeter's kid and your powers were linked to your emotions. So when you're sad or angry they just come out? Demeter's pretty nature-based right?"
The sudden change in subject caused Iliana to raise an eyebrow. Maybe it was best to not worry about Sylas at the moment. Wesley soon added his own bit about Trinity wanting to find out how she'd be useful in a fight. His self-deprecation though brought a frown to Iliana's face. He probably had better control of his abilities more than her though. Deciding to answer Trinity's question, she took her notepad and wrote on it before showing it to her.
~I can help plants grow and other earth stuff and I can make it rain. The ones I struggle the most with are my wind magic and induce hunger. I'd rather never use induce hunger again though.~
Trinity pressed her tongue to her cheek to hide a smile but nodded. Wesley knew her well and she had been very persistent in trying to get Wes to sway his enemies or convert them to easy prey. It seemed Iliana might just have the same stubbornness about limiting herself. The nature of the demigods before her didn't allow such violence and domination.
Iliana thought of her induce hunger ability and it almost made her cry too as she remembered the last time she used it. She almost killed someone and even though she had been tortured horrendously, she still felt like a monster for using it. Her eyes turn dark, and she would have started crying then and there, but Duke suddenly showed up and handed the bottle to her. This jolted Iliana out of her dark thoughts. It took her a few minutes to realize it was her turn. Not knowing what to expect, she took the bottle out a bit and spun it. Having been churned up a bit though, she caused the bottle to spin into the air and it propelled itself like a helicopter and flew around, finding it's intended target. Iliana had still wanted to talk about Sylas, but also deep down wanted to know how she could be useful in battle and so the bottle landed at Trinity's feet.
Reflexes being on her side, the daughter of Ares took a swift step back to save herself so the bottle didn't land on her feet and shot Iliana a glare.
Iliana was horrified at what she did though and quickly wrote an apology. ~I AM SO SORRY!! I didn't mean any harm!~
It took her a few minutes to calm down, but seeing how she would be in the closet with Trinity, she quickly fled to the closet and waited for her fellow blonde.
Trinity stayed back for a minute more so as to appear not to be hunting down Iliana for revenge for endangering her boots. She sighed out and glanced to Wes. "I'm trying not to sound and appear like I'm a monster. Are you sure you can't use your abilities if only to calm Iliana down a bit?" She pat Wes's shoulder with a smile. "I’ll still listen out for…watermelon."
Trinity stepped into the closet for the second time to face the deer in the dark and held her hands together tightly. “So...who's scarier, Sylas or me?” That wasn't the best ice breaker but she was trying.
Iliana looked at Trinity. It must have been obvious that she was scared of Trinity. Did she fear her right at this moment? No, but she was on edge. By all appearances Trinity was an emotional lot too. Iliana thought about her answer and was honest with her reply.
~I honestly don't know, but at least with you, you're upfront with your feelings. Sylas . . . he's more cunning by all appearances. I wish I could read him better.~
With the illumination of Iliana's pad, Trinity gave the internal works of the closet a once over unsure how to fill the 7 minutes with the daughter of Demeter. She said something about having no expectations of the game or who'd she want to be stuck in there with. Trinity imagined it must have been a colossal disappointment to have landed on her. “I'm sorry the bottle landed on me. You could be getting the real experience with almost anyone else.”
~Um, actually, I am glad it landed on you. I could have ended up with Sylas after all. You seem to hate the guy. Do you know what he is capable of so I can be more wary of him? If I might ask, has he done something already? I just want to be able to protect my brother and other friend. As how I am right now, I am more of a threat to others then an asset.
It was true, she was terrified of hurting Ethan and Heath.
The blonde blinked at the pad. “Oh. Well, we all have the potential to be threats. One person and their abilities may just turn the tide of battle. For instance, your ability to induce hunger could really distract an opponent at the least.” She shuffled foot to foot. “Your wind magic, with a bit of exercise...keep their weapons away or you could help an accident happen.” Trinity shot her a wink before instantly feeling a pang of regret. Her intention was specifically not to sound like a bloodthirsty creature and there she was saying 'make gale force winds so the enemy stabs themself'. “Really, you could manipulate the environment of the battlefield. Rain, wind, plant growth...” Iliana could really put the ball in her court. So could Sylas if he was as dangerous as Liam made out but Iliana didn't need to hear that.
That never occurred to use her abilities to distract. Before her abduction, her training had been used for her to be like 2nd line offensive, 1st line if need be, but she wasn't physically strong, so 2nd line would be best.
Without such powers, of course, Trinity didn't know the exact applications of them. She went to reach for Iliana but remembered the last grip she had on her, wasn't the kindest and startled the daughter of Demeter. “Just tell me if it comes down to you and an opponent, you'll use your powers.”
Iliana had tried to use her powers to help free herself, but she had failed and became broken by the time her mother, Athena, and Hermes saved her. Her memories were very patchy, but even she remember her mother's rage. It was the only time she feared her mother. Her thoughts were interrupted when Trinity moved.
Trinity reached into her pocket and pulled out a dagger for inspiration. “Move it. Or I do and you gotta be quick.” The alcohol probably wasn't helping Trinity make the best decisions. But she laid it out with an open palm prompting Iliana to use her magic.
What was Trinity doing? Iliana looked at her in confusion. However she was very concerned right now. She tried picking up on Trinity's emotions, but the knife pointed at her was the only thing she was concentrating on right now.
The child of Ares waited, but patience wasn't up her alley. She gave Iliana the opportunity to sink or swim and she chose to sink. Trinity plunged the blade by Iliana's head. “I hate a lot of people, so Sylas isn't special. I don't know what he's capable of but nothing good. Maybe its best to stay alert around him and out of arms reach.” Since he had a thing for hitting the weak and Iliana didn't seem ready and willing to defend herself.
The talk and test of powers brought their session to an end. Trinity dislodged her dagger from the closet and rejoined the fire to offload the bottle. She didn't think twice before handing it to Mason. Oh yeah, she was doing him a favour, separating him and the freakin' succubus.