A meeting in Hell (Rheena and Era of Hell)

Interesting, purely a very strange but attention-grabbing exchange. Rheena couldn't help but take an interest in Cerbera's words and reactions, almost admiring it a little as she could have sworn she felt a twinge of a smile in the corner of her lips. If the rest of the Era of Hell was a bit more like Cerbera, then she would definettly fit right in here. As a matter of fact, the thought of capturing that tablet already seemed less and less like something she would want to do thanks to how much she enjoyed Cerbera's behavior.

"Just make sure you don't drown in the same rain you cast down." She said bluntly, but more like a rhetorical statement than anything. She didn't meant to offend Cerbera, more like.. trying to test how she would react. Then, crossing her arms in front of her chest once again, Rheena nodded, watching Cerbera carefully behind as she was dripping water in her footsteps, and went inside with the girl.

" Mmm.. I'm the lightning that sweeps down, the rain will have no affect on me no matter how much it pours down.. And even if it does get too much... I have you to control that rain, now don't I? "

Cerbera kept the door open for Rheena, noticing Shanari still cooking and hurrying to get it all done while Cerbera turned and headed upstairs to fetch a nice hot shower and new clothing, whispering softly to Rheena.

" I'm going to take a shower. "

It was odd for Cerbera to say where she was going, she usually does things her own way and alone but since Rheena would be her right hand now, she might aswell inform her.

"Then you call down the thunder and lightning, and I'll reap the whirlwind." Rheena said this with a subtle hint of enthuisiasm in her words, like she truly meant what she said and was willing to stand up for Cerbera. In truth, Rheena felt like she was already playing three sides. There was what was best in Cerbera's interest, and guarding her. There was what was best in Shanari's interest, and getting the relic. And then, there was her own interest, which was to beat these two klutz to a bloody pulp.

Without another word, even as Cerbera said she was going to shower, Rheena walked right past the kitchen area, going towards the bathroom as well. She stopped at the door though, standing outside of it as she leaned against the wall, starting to inspect her fingers, cracking them quietly, one at a time. If she was going to be Cerbera's body guard for now, then she would do everything needed to go above and beyond in her work; the silent guardian for Cerbera, who considered everyone an enemy; perhaps even Shanari.

" That's good to hear. I expect nothing less from you. "

Cerbera collecting spare clothing from the closet in her room before stepping inside the batroom and closing the door behind her, twisting the hot water knob first so the mist would fill the room, removing her clothing one by on. She knew Rheena was standing outside, she could hear the slight sounds of cracking.

" Rheena, if I may ask.. What is it you hope to accomplish here? Just fight opponent after opponent? "

She looked down at the necklace she wore, quite an unusual big red gem was held by it though instead of taking it off she stepped into the shower with it, twisting the cold water knob slightly so the temperature of the water wouldn't be drastically hot, leaning back against the wall to let the warm rain pour down on her this time.

Keeping true to her word and mental objective right now, Rheena never moved from where she stood, arms crossed by now as she closed her eyes half way, a glaring look in her eyes like she was expecting someone to suddenly charge towards the bathroom while Cerbera was vulnerable. She knew that wouldn't happen, but in full honestly, Rheena had nothing better to do. She could practice her technique, but it was getting late, and even she was feeling just a little tired at this point. So instead, she just remained there, only to be asked a question she hadn't expected.

Cerbera has a good question actually, and as smart as Rheena was, she really didn't know the best way to answer that. She tried as best as she could, speaking as blunt as ever, but she doubted Cerbera would be satisfied by the answer. "..Essentially, yes. It is the only thing that makes me... happy."

" .. Happy.. Huh? That must be quite a feeling. "

Cerbera would lift her head up afterwards so she could start washing her face, releasing a yawn after she had down that and looked around quietly. Cerbera was always suspicious of her surroundings whether Rheena was near her or not, stretching her arms high, purring out softly to herself as that warm drops of water massaged her shoulder.

" You can take a shower if you want. "

When Cerbera left the shower, looking quite relaxed now and offered Rheena the shower next, Rheena actually bowed to her lightly, saying something that even surprised herself. "Yes miss Cerbera." Though her words were as blunt as ever, she at least was able to show the leader that she could at least respect her. Rheena was never the type of person to really get herself attached to someone, and even Shanari was nothing but an object of use to her. But for now, she would remain loyal, trying to prove to Cerbera that she would fight and honor the Era of Hell.

A few moments later, Rheena decided to step into the shower as well. Without a moment of hesitation, she shedded her pajamas clothing, teal colored slacks and a shirt being hung up on the towel rack, before she got inside, not daring to even so much as glance at the bathroom mirror, cringing and shivering just at the thought of seeing her reflection.

The water was icy cold, just like her personality, but it felt releiving, at least for a few moments. The entire time, Rheena's thoughts were scattered, but slowly she tried sorting them out about just who's side to take. For now, she would rather just 'go with the flow.'

After a brief, five minute shower, Rheena emerged, nude and dripping wet from the shower, taking a towel to cover up, not caring how she was dripping water on the floor. And so, as she left a few moments later, Rheena made it right back to her room, shutting away the world around her, deciding for once to sleep here rather than at home. Only if Shanari or Cerbera spoke to Rheena would she stop, but otherwise, the sadistic chiropractor made it strait to the room she was staying at as a guest, feeling out of place, like she was having an out of body experiance here.

Cerbera immidiatly wet to her bedroom instead of downstairs to Shanari, closing the door behind her and walked up to her desk to look through a few papers, stopping at one where te plans of Era's future were written, reading through the words carefully before she'd sigh and turn off the nightlight, turning to head to bed and crawl under the blankets, laying the back of her head upon her three pillows and simply stared up at the ceiling. It seemed Rheena was going to be loyal to her and that's something she liked. With that in mind her eyes started to close and she rested.

Shanari had made a special bowl of noodles for Rheena, putting it on a plate so t wouldn't spill and headed upstairs to Rheena's room, standing infront of it and balanced the plate with one hand, even though it was very hot she managed to keep her cool, knocking gently upon Rheena's door and whispered out.

" Lady Rheena..? I got your dinner ready. "

Where to stand in this league? Just to fight on without a purpose, or to join the Era of Hell. Until she figured out her path though, Rheena was going to dedicate her loyalty. The last thing she wanted to do was get on the bad side of an organization like this. Even though she was unflappable and fearless, she still knew her life would be a lot more difficult if she got on the bad end of the Era of Hell.

As Rheena returned to her room, she went to grab a book from her gym bag, still remaining in her towl as her pajamas were simply over her shoulder. The book was a thick, hardcover novel, titled "A Fine Balance" Placing it on her bed, Rheena silently got herself dressed once again in her sweatpants and simple, long sleeved shirt, the whole attire a teal color, matching her hair somewhat as she finished changing, and prepared to get comfortable.

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"Come in." A few moments after getting herself situated, she heard a knock at the door. Oddly enough, when Shanari entered, she wouldn't find Rheena right away, the room empty aside from Rheena's gym bag on the bed. It almost sounded like Rheena's voice came from somewhere confined and farther away from the room, almost like it came from within the walls, but without any site of her, it was as if she was a ghost and disappeared.

Shanari silently opened the door, pressing her shoulder gently upon the door and balanced the plate with two hands now, blinking and looking around when she didn't find Rheena, taking cautious steps inside and towards the desk and gently placed the plate on it, placing the fork and spook next to it and looked around for Rheena again.

" Uhm.. I hope you like noodles.. Enjoy and goodnight. "

Shanari would then move out of the room to start turning off all the lights in the house and take her own rest on the couch, not really going to go further to disturb Rheena.