Ebbing Toxicity [ Eris/ Asthavon Family only]

If one was to be honest with themselves, like Ari has to be to herself, she was truly puzzled by a lot of what happened. A hug from Mana, an apology from Mana, and how Caly interacted with Algos. At least Ari was able to keep Ania from turning into a mess of negative emotion. As soon as Ari knew the resolve flame had absolutely no effect on Ania, and simple physical affection and reassurance had more effect, the demon immediately shut off whatever limited effect her resolve flame had; instead Arianda continued to embrace Ania closely. She rubbed the girl's back gently; holding her close as she caressed and assured the girl that everything would be okay. It was true that everything would be okay; at least eventually. However, it would be more apparent that Ania was completely safe in the arms that held her close; as Ari would not let her feel more pain than she had already felt this day. Hopefully, she would suffer no more and maybe even be able to enjoy life as her own being and not one bound by the things Algos has done. Regardless of that, Arianda held Ania close and kept her safe while she watched those around the room; whispering words of comfort into Ania's ear even if she could not respond. She just wished the girl to feel safe and comfortable in her arms.

However, Ari soon took her attention to everyone else in the room. Honestly speaking, Arianda would love to join Mana in stomping Algos's throat out of her neck; but that would solve nothing more than give Ari some satisfaction in the situation in which Ari's own daughter was basically mind-raped by Algos. However, being calm would be better instead of throwing fists around and trying to murder Algos. She probably was already fucked enough due to causing Ari to break her seal; at least by proxy. However, soon came words and thinks that caused any words Ari may have to say to halt in her throat. Mana wished for a successor. Frankly speaking, such a thing surprised Ari to the depths of her being. In the end, it did make sense as all rulers did have an end to their rule. Even one like Mana would have an end to her rule. Of course, while Arianda had once fascinated of being a ruler, such thoughts of ruling were not present in her mind or being; she had no desire to rule when someone awaited her back on Earth.

The other thing to surprise her was Inami turning towards the demon and thanking her. Maybe Ari wasn't paying attention enough, but the thanks shocked her almost as much as Mana's desire to be succeeded by someone. She had no idea exactly what Inami was thanking her for. What had she done to deserve thanks from Inami? She peered at the Queen of Chaya and her heart ached; for what reason she could not understand. But, she wished to give Inami a very tight hug right now; if not for looking after Ania, Arianda probably would hug her. But, Arianda also had no idea if her touch would be wanted anyways. So, for the now, Arianda simply kept to herself and tended to Ania; and she also wished to embrace her daughter. However, if that barrier was exceptionally potent, hugging Caly would have to wait for later.

"I... The topic of a successor is a very delicate one. Who would even lead next...? I know it not to be I, as I do not deserve or want such a thing; I just wonder who would."

Arianda turned her gaze towards Mana, and then towards Caly; the option seemed obvious in the end. Technically speaking, Caly was one of the most prominent children of Mana's; possibly even the most fit to rule. But, would she be fit to rule in a time of war? In a time of such pure conflict, such pure chaos; Conflict that was still palpable to Ari even if she no longer possessed her powers over Conflict. Whatever vestiges remained at least allowed her to feel such things. However, Arianda simply continued to wonder. Would her own daughter become the next rule of Shadow Fall or would it be someone else? Sure, the logical decision would be Caly based upon passing the crown down a lineage; however, Mana didn't exactly get passed the crown from what Ari knows. Regardless, Arianda waited to see what would happen; what those gathered would suggest. After all, the last thing Ari wished was to be thrust forward as successor.

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Amphilogiai, daughter of Eris, was not entirely expecting what she heard and felt in the moments when Mana hugged her and those immediately after. A hug that was engaged before she could give it, one that she returned heartily; and she loved every moment of it. However, the voice she heard caused her heart to feel like it was going to melt. She heard her mother's voice, her very own mother Eris. Small tears welled up in those blue eyes of her as she held Mana tight in the moment in which she hugged her. Indeed, she had not heard Pseu talk to her directly, which was likely Algos's fault in Amphy's mind, but she knew her sister was alive; which is why Amphy hugged and hugged her dear mother with such love and joy.

"Cmon mom~ I am your kid, it'd take more than that to kill me ya know~"

She grinned at Mana before the hug was broken, and then watched as her dear mother moved to sit upon her throne. Amphy looked around at the assembled Asthavon's; the family in which she and Ari technically belonged to. It was quite interesting to see so much of her family here on such a day; a day in which a lot certainly had gone wrong. And it was this day that Amphy decided to do something; even if it wasn't exactly of huge consequence.

That something was clear when Amphy walked right up to Mana, gave her mother a smile, and then sat upon her lap; sitting on Mana's lap in a way that would not obstruct her sight. Amphy also made sure she was not in the way; but she had desired to sit on her mother's lap for the longest time. And now she was hopefully finally getting to fulfil that desire. She kissed Mana on the cheek, gave her a warm smile, and then leaned against her mother as her tail gently curled around Mana's waist. Simply, she was just enjoying herself in the time she and Ari would be here before returning home. Not to mention, she was still a child of Eris; damn right she was going to sit in her mother's lap.

She turned her gaze towards Mana, her darling mother, and gave her such a warm smile; a smile that gave off how much she had missed her dear mother through all these years. Indeed, she didn't have a lot of time in the past to be with her mother; but she was enjoying this time right now as much as she possibly could. She leaned into Mana and spoke words that were meant to be heard by only her.

"I missed you mom; I missed you so much... I'm really, truly, glad that I'm able to be with you again, mom~"

On Mana's lap Amphy would stay, at least for the time she and Ari were there and if Mana would allow her to do so. She had deeply missed her mother and the little demon would be damned if she couldn't spend this time with her despite the shit that has happened in only one day.