[SWE] The Festival of Lights

What pretty little webs this one wove about himself. So sure of himself, so confident, so protective. And yet, the bodies upon bodies upon bodies around them spoke more of the killer than the guardian. The masked figure at the front of the crowd of memories lifted a finger to his lips, as if to silence the brat before him and to dismiss him back to his sado-masochistic pleasures. As he did, the whole host mimicked his gesture - ironically just in time for Rory and Wessex to make their appearances and add their indignation to the mix. And as they spoke the army of dead ones seemed to swirl and dissipate, dissolving to smoke and shadow and ribbons of fabric that brushed and stroked at the onlookers. Eventually only Master remained - Master and Ludo, though it hovered between Rory and Wessex, masked face tilted as if curious. "Death comes to all of us," Master's voice rang out to Kalt. "You cannot resist dancing with it. You never could. I am patient, and I will wait for you." For all of them. Then he disappeared as well, like sand pouring between fingertips. Ludo too was gone, but in its place, at Rory's feet, stood a lantern. Ornate, with a white candle burning within. The Festival of Lights was over for another year... and what an interesting one it had been. This concludes the SWE! Feel free to post a final reaction post with your characters - the thread will remain open for a further week before it is archived off. Kalt received a visit from Ludo - how lucky! Rory , however, seemed to tickle the god's fancy in truth - he has received a magical item! Please check his profile for more information. LUDO Braved the forests, braved the stone Braved the icy winds and fire Braved and beat them on my own