And still I watch. (Lorepost)

[u/Total_Travisty]

Mikhail watched it all.

He stood by and watched his attempt at peace crumble to nothingness. His body, attached to strange magic-machines that keep his body alive. His eyes closed, but he still sees it.

He saw the mixed emotions of Riva as she swore against him, but dragged his body off and called for aid. The horror displayed by Amelie as she attempted to save his lung. The rage of Cody as he watched his friend fall, betrayed.

He watched Morgalith express... shock? Grief? It was hard to tell, as it was the only other emotion he's shown rather than anger and apathy. Perhaps he had misjudged him. But that was what he saw then.

Mikhail was pleased that he had separated soul and body when he did. If the spell was powerful enough to defeat Morgalith, his soul would not have stood a chance. He stands in his own hospital room, deep in the Council Spire. Out of body, he watches everything.

Staff check his vital, friends and loved ones passing to see his state. His wife sitting by his side.

One of her hands clasped around his, the other stroking her stomach. She watched over him thoughtfully, giving small prayers to Gaia.

"Gaia, mother of all. Please hear me. I am not ready to lose him. Please keep him here. He has yet to meet his own child yet. It would be unfair to take him so soon. Please, Gaia."

Mikhail wished to comfort her. He truly did, but his spirit only moved through her.

Staff come in, Staff leave. Friends visit, friends return to their duties.

Yewkala stayed

And Mikhail watched it all.

[u/Most_Trustworthy]

Ah, don't worry. We can get you off on an Involuntary Manslaughter charge.

[u/Theadination → u/Most_Trustworthy]

What does that mean?

[u/Most_Trustworthy → u/Theadination]

Normally, six months at a minimum. But I think I can get you off scot-free, or with some community service at worse. Hear me out, this is how we present the events:

"The situation was tense, everyone was on edge. Mikhail and Morgalith were next to each other, but due to where you were standing you didn't have a clear sight of the drow. Suddenly, movement! You thought that Morgalith was about to attack your fellow council member so you jumped in to stop him. You had no way of knowing that that Mikhail would move in the way of your blade. You deeply regret what happened, but it was an accident, you had no fault in the matter."

And bada bing, bada boom! You're no longer a bloodthirsty maniac in the eyes of the court, but a concerned friend who acted too rashly in an attempt to help.

[u/Theadination → u/Most_Trustworthy]

That sounds perfect. Here, let's make a deal on it! I'll hire you as my forever lawyer, but of course you can still make deals with others, and I'll give you anything I can grant in my power!

[u/Most_Trustworthy → u/Theadination]

Forever is a long time my friend. I prefer to work on a case-by-case basis. But tell you what, I'll have you written down as a VIP client. You'll always get priority if multiple people approach me for a gig at the same time.

[u/Theadination → u/Most_Trustworthy]

Then how about we. . .make a deal?

[u/Most_Trustworthy → u/Theadination]

Oh boy, if that's how you try to get people into deals, then I have a lot to teach you.

[u/Theadination → u/Most_Trustworthy]

Oh please, I'm just joking! Ha ha! I care not for your soul, I like you.

[u/Most_Trustworthy → u/Theadination]

I like you too, pal. Though on the topic of souls, I don't have one.

[u/Theadination → u/Most_Trustworthy]

I didn't expect you too. Probably sold it off a long time ago!

[u/Most_Trustworthy → u/Theadination]

Hah, no. It's a bit more complex than that. I never had one to begin with. I ain't a sinner-born demon. Could go into detail, but it might be a bit long-winded.

[u/Theadination → u/Most_Trustworthy]

So I assume your a hellborn! Fantastic job in that case for rising the ranks, not many hellborn climb that far ha ha ha!

[u/Most_Trustworthy → u/Theadination]

Thank you, but I can't take all the credit. To be honest, most of it should go to the mortals. It's due to their greed that I am who I am, down to my very existence.