Armored Core: The Final Push (Paused)

[Randomly Gone Insane]

"ONE HOUR. Just sit for one hour, and you can be as annoying as you want." Suzy growled, before walking away.  

[Zahzi]

Jarid just gave a grunt, crossing his arms.  

[Randomly Gone Insane]

Kelly had a triumphant smirk on her face, but said nothing.  

[Zahzi]

"Never thought I'd contemplate burning down a church..."  

[Randomly Gone Insane]

"The Christmas Eve ceremony only takes an hour. Just relax."  

[Zahzi]

"Might even play the demon I'm supposed to be and burn this entire settlement down..."  

[Randomly Gone Insane]

"Shush." Kelly said softly. "The ceremony is about to begin."  

[Zahzi]

"What do you care? You're about to ******** it up anyway."  

[Randomly Gone Insane]

"Respect. Now be quiet."  

[Zahzi]

"You don't know the meaning of the word respect."

Irish now went up to the Altar, and began the ceremony. All the while, the man from last night, the beaten man was positioned above everyone. Alive, but beaten.  

[Randomly Gone Insane]

"...Irish." Suzy whispered, standing off to the side.

"Was hanging him up like a Christmas decoration really necessary?"

Up above, the man groaned loudly and painfully.  

[Zahzi]

"Aye." Irish replied with a smile. He then looked out at the people.
"I'm sure you've all seen our new ornament by now. This man tried to have my daughter. My own flesh and blood, killed to get to me."  

[Randomly Gone Insane]

"...Oh dear lord.." Kelly groaned, slowly burying her face into her hands out of embarrassment.

Only a stifled cough came in response from the crowd, along with more groans more the 'ornament'.  

[Zahzi]

"Dear Roadie and Takafumi saw to it that the men were dealt with to keep my lass safe. What kind of man threatens the life of an innocent child..?"  

[Randomly Gone Insane]

"Someone who forgot the great and mighty Jesus, that's who! HALLELUJAH!" Some old lady barked from the crowd.