Not candy mountain...

[Onides Une]

A under a large hooded poncho her horns and tail would be less out in the open. Her usual garb for venturing in town while the hot California sun didn't allow for much mercy under actual jackets. That first day she hitched a ride in the bed of someone's transport and hopped off when they parted ways. That at least made good distance. It was growing dark and she looked in the distance as she found a good high tree to sleep on. She tried to see the mountain from where she was and with none in sight she'd guess she was still too far off.

She opened up the baggy and saw the fun things Barker packed for her. Really though what a nutty fellow. She began eating after saving it for nightfall she was rather famished for sure sandwich first and the apple slices. Those would be the first to spoil the slices were already browning from waiting this long. She spotted the bright wrapping in the bottom of her bag next to the cupcake. She'd grab the red one thinking it looked more appealing. Flavors of red fruit were often her favorites. She pulled the twisted sides and uncurled the wrapping. Popping it in her mouth. She'd look to the horizon again an see down the hill some small town and noises of a train entering its states she would aee about taking that in the morning. With the sugary ball of candy rolling between her teeth and across her tongue she'd lean back and drift to sleep.

With the first night passing by she ached a bit and realized it was actually rough sleeping outside and in the open. She'd admit she only enjoyed the thought of footing this trip to get that real adventure experience. But it seems a bit silly now that she's done it. So she arrived in town and found a train station to buy a ticket into territory 241. With the last stop being the very touristy part of the whole territory she'd not complain with her lot to start this day. While on the train she'd eat the cupcake about mid day and pocket the left over candy. She'd wait until she arrived at her destination before finally getting something cheap and filling to eat. Not the greatest of plans but she felt this was a smart choice. When honestly she obviously had no idea what she was doing.

Where she ended up was the meta of stops at the base of the mountain. She heard it was where most people begin their ascension to glory. Names scrawled on plaques and memorials. You can hear stories of past men becoming gods told by performers.

She came to find the real entrance was still a mile or so away. Keeping it sacred and untouched.

This was where she'd find herself. A long way from home indeed.

[Lucifer]

241 was a prosperous land. The God's had always prioritized culture and art above all else. Stability of its people over technological marvels, and ensuring that they had a safe place to rule. In many ways, it was less impressive than the larger territories. It didn't have Qi technology streaking down streets. But in its own ways, it was more advanced and rebuilt than even 259.

Marble statues and fountains dotted the clean streets. The buildings were all in excellent condition, and even large monuments to the cultures of the various gods could be seen. From a pyramid in the distance and a large coliseum. To say nothing of Mount Olympus itself. A massive monument to the greatness of the Gods, with the summit and thrones of the Greek Pantheon sitting atop it.

People milled about, collecting water, shopping in the bustling and prosperous marketplace. Oni could see a wide variety of goods on sale from exotic foods she had never seen to fine silks and other oddities and wonders. For the most part, people seemed happy, the land prosperous and brightly colored. In contrast to this was a single individual seated and curled up at the mouth of one of the alleyways that lined the streets. Their features obscured by the well-worn cloak they had draped over them, the men and women walking by the lone stranger as if they didn't exist.

[Onides Une]

She'd pay for a bit of food a vibrant and creative food of fried dough and meat in these ball like shapes. She got half a bite into one and felt the heat singe her tongue.

"Mh... Hot!" in her little struggle she held a smile. It was a little funny. Her hand covered her mouth as she chewed carefully and her smile faded seeing another hooded man. She couldnt see their eyes or face but she felt their gaze. With a heavy swallow her free hand pulled her own hood and started walking away.

[Lucifer]

His gaze would seem to follow her as she left the area, piercing her to her very core. She could feel the eyes on her and within her. But then a moment later, the feeling would vanish. And the figure would be as well as if it was never there.

[Onides Une]

She peeked back and saw the lack of them and lack of their presence. Her breath paused in her chest as she looked around in more shadows and alleyway.

It seemed to be high time to venture on the path up the mountain. Fearing her hanging around here for much longer might find her in an unwanted predicament.

She ate and walked at the same time. She'd find her way.

[Lucifer]

She wouldn't find them as she peered down the alleyways, but she would hear the occasional flutter of wings as she turned from the alleyways before a huge gust of wind would blow the hood off of her cloak and push it back, exposing her horns and tail! This would cause people to stop and stare. Then the whispers came as people started to point at her, and mutter quietly to themselves.

[Onides Une]

Her heart stopped and all that was in her hands would be knocked out with her hood.

Her immediate thought was to chase after it but as she did she saw them. People looked at her she'd see their faces; faces that judged, faces that cringed, and faces that were a bit confused and fear ful. Even if she grabbed her poncho she couldnt hide now.

Her pupil-less rose gold eyes and thin pressed lips she felt like she was a novice on stage and frozen infront of a crowd. Even if she wanted to say something nothing came out. A chill came up her legs and she just would run gripping her cloak in hand her heart would beat so hard it threatened to burst from her chest.

A cold sweat errupted her forehead and her breathing was ragged. She'd find her own alley way amd hide there until she could calm down or see the crowd unrecognizable.

[Lucifer]

No one would follow her as she fled from the scene. Running down the maze of alleys that made up the streets until the market and those that had seen her were out of sight. The mountain was still visible over everything, gleaming and inviting. It would be quiet while she had a chance to catch her breath before the sound of footsteps echoing over the cobblestone announced the pressence of the hooded figure. Possibly the one from before, but it was impossible to tell without having seen under the hood earlier.

"Don't be afraid my child. I mean you no harm."

The angelic voice danced across the air between them as he pulled back his hood to reveal himself. A hint of armor and gauntlets visible under the cloak as he did so.

"They haven't seen someone like you before. But you are safe."

His golden halo marked him as an Angel. A rarity in the lands of the Gods. The monotheistic religions were not as represented as many of the older traditions.

[Onides Une]

She pulles over her hood again anf heard the voice that actually exploded a short yelp from her voice. Hand over her heart to really keep it from exploding as it would feel like it was going to at any moment.

The voice that spoke and the glow she saw she just took an silent moment to put things into place.

"Oooooh... Now that was just a dirty trick sir!" he spoke about meaning no harm but while she wasn't "harmed" she certainly had a spell and she became dizzy coming down from it. She sighed heavily and regained herself. She bowed low having realizing she was talking to someone of great power. "Forgive me and my out burst I've traveled quite the distance... Actually this is the farthest I've ever been from home or Cabal."

Upon closer inspection of him and his Halowed glow. "Might... Might you be an Angel?"

[Lucifer]

He brought a hand to his heart at her bow, lowering his head slightly in recognition of the honor she was giving him. Again, a rarity for his kind here.

"There is nothing to forgive. I apologize if I've inconvenienced you. But I could not help but notice you upon your arrival. It is unusual to have one with your visage here."

He lowered his hand from his heart, taking another step forward as his cloak came undone to reveal his resplendent armor.

"I am indeed. Not much in a land of those that would pretend to be Gods, but I have been gifted with a spark from the creator."

He extended his right hand to her.

"I imagine something dire has brought about your pilgrimage. It must be important to take you so far from home."

[Onides Une]

Accepting his apology and the curiosity that struck him actually made her calmer. "Not too often a Qi like mine changes ones physiology permanently." She shrugged a feeling the color return and warm her cheeks. Embarrassed maybe the shy Tiefling could be read like a book.

He unveiled his armor she'd see him introduce his status at least.

Her face was quite impressed with seeing the famous divine armor. She almost forgotten he'd spoke.

"Oh... Yes. You see I am looking for someone... Someone who's been missing and someone who was thought to be dead. Many questions have clouded this case that I've looked into. I'd hoped to answer them and close it for good." she had a thought. "You said you saw me the moment I arrived, how did you do it?"

[Lucifer]

"I have been blessed with sight beyond my eyes, and a wide berth of knowledge of the world and it's secrets. There is very little that can be hidden from me, though it does have a catch or two."

He gave her a sad smile.

"I can only pull knowledge from the Aether at the behest of others."

A servant of God was made to serve.

[Onides Une]

"Then you just might be exactly the person I need to see!" a gleam of hope came into her eyes. "Now I'd feel wrong just out right expecting your insight. Of course you came from the top of the mountain just to see me. Even if I look strange and that be your reason it seems fortunate this meeting." honestly she was not sure where to go from here. But she spoke the truth. It felt like her answer fell in her lap but everyone including her knew it couldnt be that easy.

[Lucifer]

He shook his head.

"I don't come from the mountain. That is the home of the Olympus Gods. Every pantheon is housed among their own. They are but one part of this land."

[Onides Une]

She tilted her head. "Then where do you and yours find your house?"