krozna ♔ our wrongs remain unrectified

[dragonsclaw]

♫ The Fog - Zulya

WHO || Failboat, Mikhail Kalachnik, ?? ??  [closed]
WHAT || The Ex-Knights of Failboat arrive at Krozna
WHERE || Krozna, Russia
WHEN || 2 days after LA
HOW || Actionspam or prose

Sidelined from the mission that has been many of their lives for years, the group who had once stood against Keijen Blade has made a dangerous gambit - they've decided to leave the Knighthood, knowing they may never be allowed to return.  With them, have gone Sam and Dean Winchester, and Faith Lehane.  Their destination?  A distant monastery overlooking the village of Krozna, in the Ural Mountains.   This hidden location was home to many Shadowkind who did not wish to deal with the prejudice that their appearance might force upon them out in the world, particularly in Russia.  Wynn had apparently established a location here for Knights that broke the rules of the Knighthood so extremely to reflect upon their crimes, or for those whose powers made it impossible for them to live out in civilized society.

This monastery of misfits is run by a man named Mikhail Kalachnik, a willing exile who volunteered for the position, a man vouched for as trustworthy by both Jack Chessing and Finnick Odair.  It is here that the former Knights will set up a base of operations from which they intend to rescue Rafael Giovanni, research a way to stop Keijen Blade, and take him down once and for all, along with the evil Mind Master.  

But first, they must get to know the exiled Knights with whom they will be sharing this hideout...

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[graveflowers]

Yeah. It's... weird. And I doubt I'll see him again. honestly. He's busy, he has other stuff to do, but. [ she shrugs, but there a little, hopeful smile on her face. ]

It was nice, feeling like for a second I was important.

[uncease]

Hey. You're always important. Right, Lucia? Tell her. [using your own toddler against you like a good big brother.]

[graveflowers]

[ there's a pause because um? sheep? but lu eventually parrots: "Momma's the importantest." ]

That's cheating and thank you. I meant to my family, specifically.

[uncease]

[He nods]

I'm sure you're important to them too. And hey- that's a pretty cool gift. Definitely makes a statement.

[graveflowers]

Yeah, I have to use it against Blade so. You know, no pressure at all.

[uncease]

I'm guessing it's magic, then?

[graveflowers]

Yeah. It's his magic, so god magic. But like... I don't know how to aim it or how to work it or if I can only use it once or if it's too powerful to practice with or -- Okay, Zeus! If you want to send me a manual, that would be awesome!

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I'll take a post it note with tips!

[ lucia bleats at the sky. ]

[uncease]

[He blinks because...that's a lot of information.]

Well, if you want to risk practicing, I know of some pretty secluded spots out by some nearby caves.

[graveflowers]

We can go spelunking! [ lucia BLEATS MORE AGGRESSIVELY. she is sheep now. ]

[uncease]

[He chuckles.] Definitely. And hey- maybe you can figure out a way to this weird axe thing out of the stone. I found it awhile ago, but it won't budge.

[graveflowers]

Weird axe thing? You know how to woo a girl.

[ too soon? welp, vi's not taking it back. ]

Wait, wait, wait. [ wait. vi holds out her hand like WAIT. ] You have an ax in a stone like a redneck sword in the stone thing? That's amazing. You know, Buffy can, like, lift a truck? I mean Spike is pretty strong too but he's mad at everyone. [ so he is out. ]

[uncease]

I'm not sure if that's an exaggeration or not. [It's Vi but also people in this place can do really intense stuff.] But either way, I'll take anyone down there, if you guys want to try to get it out. I'm more of a sword guy, so you're welcome to it.

[graveflowers]

I'll tell her when we get back. How did get there, do you think? Is there a nearby lake where I can imagine a very cold Lady of the Lake?

[uncease]

I don't think that's a thing, but I guess anything is possible. [He pauses for a moment, then reaches out to place his hand on her shoulder, giving it a small squeeze.]

It's really nice to see you again. I can't remember the last time I've smiled so much.

[graveflowers]

[ vi looks at him with her own smile, nudging him slightly with her hip. ]

You don't know how happy I am to have a familiar face here too. You're gonna find out that everything about this is insane. And naturally we just left the castle full of uninvolved people to temper that insanity.

[uncease]

Why don't we gather up the lamb and head back so we can make some hot cocoa and you can tell me all about it.

[graveflowers]

Are we gonna eat it-- Oh! You mean Lu. Right, duh. Glowbug, come on. You can see your new friends tomorrow, I promise.

[ begrudgingly and with many protestations, lucia returns to her mother, displeased, and vi tucks her into the front of the coat this time. off they trot, lu making unhappy noises all the while. ]

[uncease]

[He watches Vi retrieve her daughter with a sad sort of smile. He's having all the guilt ridden dad feelings.

He keeps conversation to a minimum as they walk, so Vi can get warm faster, but before they head inside, he slows and turns to her.]

Be careful around the other residents. Finnick is the only one who arrived after I did. Everyone else has been here for a pretty long time. Some of them are going to be a little jumpy.

[graveflowers]

I will be cautious, [ she promises. but, well. vi's idea of cautious lacks all caution. she put herself between a monster and an oncoming train, NEVER FORGET THAT WAS HER SAFE PLAN.

i'm so sorry charming. ]

[uncease]

Good. And I'm always around, if you get in over your head.

[graveflowers]

You'll be my knight in shining armor? [ she grins. ] Deal.

[uncease]

[He grabs the door and holds it open for her.]

Now let's get you two warmed up.

[graveflowers]

My prince.

[ vi scoots her butt inside and promptly lets lucia escape the coat, still looking cute in her poncho. ]

Tell me about our new friends, Mikhail is... distractingly handsome. When I heard his name I was expecting some hella Isaac Newton curl game but reality was better.

[uncease]

[He chuckles and heads inside, heading for the kitchen.]

Mikhail is... something of an enigma, even to me most days. But he's a good man. One of the best I've ever met. He's patient, and he keeps everyone around here calm as best he can.

[graveflowers]

He does have that chill vibe. Which seems to have rubbed off on you.

[ she nudges him with her elbow. not that david wasn't chill before but he's... chill now. it's hard to describe.

SUDDENLY SHE GASPS. ] Your birthday is coming up!

[ like, in a month, but w/e. it's the birthday they picked together. ]