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Areas / Re: Contested Areas
« on: September 22, 2021, 08:09:58 PM »
Costin

Shirou dodged with a hair's beath, and the moment his footing was regained, he could clearly see the massive blood spke gradually evaporating, turning into a red mist that was seeping all around the kitchen and the house's halls. Costin sighed with a half-smile on his face. Without much care, he took a step forward, walking towards the house with a calm stride.

And yet, suddenly, his footstep stopped short in the middle of his walk. His foot frozen mid-air, his expression shifted as if struck by electricity.

Traps, huh. Clever, clever.

The feeling of prana was a familiar one. When he followed up his stride, a barrage of thorns came flying towards him like dozen black arrows. A sudden sadistic grin flashed on his face, and without warning, he swung his arm with full force. The Apostle's swing bled, and the streak of blood slashed away at them like a liquid whip before being sucked back into his middle finger. A slow piece of meat might not even tell that though, and might just see the arrows being mysteriously parried by something. But the kid wasn't slow.

"Nice moves." He held back a pleased chuckle before his foot boomed on the ground, smashing a gigantic crater on the street beneath him. It sounded like a targeted bombing, but the truth was even more menacing. The next thing you knew, he was shooting into the adjacent wall behind Shirou. A vampiric projectile, though it was nothing more than his own self, crashed right behind the magus to greet him with a nonchalant expression. As he wiped the dust off his coat and pushed his shades back, he spoke with a calm, dry tone.

"The door was locked. Had to help myself in." He reached for his pocket and turned up his mp3's volume, tuning in different songs nonchalantly despite the intrusion - or because of it. "I hope you don't mind. I'm looking for a Sakura. Makiri Sakura."

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Areas / Re: Contested Areas
« on: September 21, 2021, 10:21:38 PM »
? ? ? ?

There was a sudden, irresistible feeling. Like a hunger, a craving - the feeling of cold iron under your skin. Without warning, as the sky's final lights waned, a sudden suffocating sensation emerged from the veil of dusk. If someone with enough instinct laid behind that mansion's walls, it was a feeling all too familiar. The sensation you experience moments before being killed.

A massive red crystal as large as a dump truck floated, barely restrained in its fervor. In a second, it'd crash against the kitchen window with irresistible force, hitting whatever was in its path with full destructive intent. Was it a warning? Or something else? For certain, the cause's presence had remained hidden until now. The perpetrator might have claimed, if one truly wanted, he'd have annihilated the mansion right there and then. But in that case, would it really be a hunt?

"Sorry kid." A sincerely apologetic voice rang out. And then, a moment before the crash -

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Areas / Re: Pine Garden
« on: September 21, 2021, 06:37:36 PM »
Vega

"Hm. Very well, I'll allow it." He put a finger to his chin as if he had to think about what to do, but the truth was... his mind was already made ten minutes ago. With a dramatic snap of his fingers, he stepped forth - grabbing both their waists boldly as he began to step out of the restaurant. His curves almost seemed to pop out of his clothes, even next to the two new companions. But the devil's warmth was his to enjoy, he'd keep grabbing it greedily until his bones turned to coal.

A sly look turned to Nanako, shimmering like the stars. "Ah, I'll let you know though, the cat ears..."



The doors to the massive clothes shop were opened with fantastic glamour as if he had waited for the entire (albeit short) walk just to deliver on the punchline.

"Are non-negotiable!"

It was a fantastic establishment, practically a castle, with crystal and silver lining its cool interior. It was perfectly air-conditioned. Too well.

Vega was clasping his shoulders theatrically, shivering with teeth chattering. "So how about we heat up the place a bit?" He was playing it quite cool for a man who looked like he'd get a chill.

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Areas / Re: Elizabeth's Domain
« on: September 19, 2021, 11:51:51 PM »
Marc

"Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaal~<3"

A sudden voice full of warmth and alcohol swept the room's mood, which came totally unread. Deep red crimson hair rugged past an elaborate yet slovenly attire, and the newcomer's swagger was only second to the eagerness with which he twirled his god knows how many-eth glass.

"Heyaaaaa~<3 How is it... *hic* going!" He nearly stumbled, but quickly recomposed himself. His smile was practically beaming as he nearly tripped, eyes and hands reaching for the nun's you-know -what.... only to land on the wall next to her, face plastered all over.

"I've missed those eyes of yours hon - *hic*!"

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Areas / Re: The Slums
« on: September 19, 2021, 05:07:53 PM »
Hours later

? ? ? ?

The setting sun let out its final rays on the decrepit heaps of what little humans scraped by. As the veil of night soon stroked the city, a lone man in dark attire leaned by an alley-way,  holding two fingers uip his temple as the communication arrays tuned up like a telephone.

Around him, dozens of wolves devoured the remains of a broken gang. Before long, the sounds of gnashing and devouring were cut by a searing tone. "I was under the impression that apostles survived by living a life of subtlety. But it appears your survival up to now must be nothing but a miracle."

Of course, the Vampire shook his head with a flustered smile. Hard at work as ever, he took the time to follow-up on his briefing. With no laughter, his humored tone sounded like nothing more than that - a tone. "Hey, hey. I took a lot of care following your instructions.  You saw the coded message didn't you? We're allies. That just happened the easiest way to get the job done, that's that - and this is this." With a hand in his pocket, he walked around before stepping on a dead mobster's face, crushing it like a tomato. Meat-sauce spilled all over the floor wordlessly, with no more than an irritated tone to answer on the other side of the line.

The communication relay answered. "And don't be so proud of yourself. You have put me in an impossible position. I know your mental defenses aren't up to par with the rest, if you were tempered in any invasive way, that would expose far too much." And yet, Costin shrugged, crouching down as a wolf approached him so he could rub him pleasantly. Was that a smile crawling on his lips at the sound of his employer's irritation?

"Yeah, yeah. Don't worry, the whole story with the mental lock? She bought it without too much fuss. She didn't even try to torture me for intel - it's just as you said. She's a good person. Lying like that almost breaks my heart."

A sudden spark. Like electricity, it was enough that he didn't even need to smell his employer to tell there was simmering anger there.

"Spare me the heartbreak. So, did you do it?" And with that question, his answer came with his smile fading seriously. His tone took an entirely business-like approach, and he nodded as if there was some living being that could tell he were. "Yeah. It's almost scary, it's as you've predicted. I have an order to put down all impediments to the city's safety. So you know, it might be better if we cut direct contact for a while. I'm not sure if the order is compulsion-based or observation-based, but it'll be a problem if I kill you on the spot."

There was a tense silence. For a moment, even the vampire looked uncomfortable. Suddenly, a chuckle echoed along the alley. But it wasn't his own. And so, Costin's hand tensed, like a professional on-guard for whatever was to come.

"That is perfect. I already made arrangements to make up for the handicap. But in the meanwhile, I have another target for you."

Costin's ears perked. "Already? Ever so tireless in your generous delegation. So, who is it this time?" The following message was encrypted, but it got his brows raising even beneath the sunglasses. "Heh, you fucker. I see, I see. That won't be a problem." He chuckled, and the man on the other side of the line chuckled in turn. "Alright, I'll get on that. Don't worry about that, I'll get it done without a fuss. I'm always willing to help a friend."

Costin got up and looked up at the now darkened sky, his face content and elated. "It's as you say boss. This is all for the sake of this world's Salvation."

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Areas / Re: Nexus Campus Town
« on: September 19, 2021, 04:48:26 PM »
Costin

"..." His expression shimmered with a quiet discontent, but he kept to himself with a quiet simmer. He couldn't really blame her for that after all that, but that was that, this was this.

It looked like he'd have a busy road ahead of him.

Continued in the slums.

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Areas / Re: Nexus Campus Town
« on: September 18, 2021, 05:45:40 PM »
Costin

"Heh, I see." So that's how it was. He wasn't dumb enough to ask what would happen if he refused. With a sardonic shake of the head, he sighed in resignation.

"Okay, okay. Luckily, this shouldn't conflict with my employment arrangements. I'm game."

The apostle's arm bulged and swelled with strength. There was a sudden rattling, and a tremor that slightly quaked the room. A creak, then a crack.

Rip. Tear. Then, the sudden spill of red and black ichor, as his hand's raw meat and bone laid bare. He forcefully ripped his hand off the restraint, and despite the excruciating pain, he looked at the headmaster with a blank sincerity.

"Deals should be honored with the shake of a hand." He extended his bloody limb with a chilling calmness, and an almost boyish expression.

The kind of innocent hesitation unbefitting a killer.

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Areas / Re: Pine Garden
« on: September 17, 2021, 03:56:38 PM »
Vega

Vega looked at the burning daemon intently and his eyes fluttered for a bit. Were they the words she spoke, or was it the way her elegant form carried herself, uncared and unburdened by her surroundings? For a second, a mere moment, his world was challenged by an outsider.  It was naught but a sickening sensation that made him retch to the core.

"I see. I'll... keep your words in mind."

To soar free like a bird, there would be no greater beauty. The man smiled and nodded, even if her point of view had been so contrary to the beliefs he spoke of - the one's mother ingrained into him - he felt like he could be forgiven.

Haha, goodness me. It seems I have much to learn.

He never cared how much he had to dirty his own hands. From assassinations to underhanded jobs, he did everything to survive and thrive. To grow and mature into a more perfect self. There was only one act that still perturbed him at the time, a kill dealt for no reason at all.

And yet, her words resonated with his heart at the time. Like the dear friend he met a month back, it made him feel like everything was alright. For his own sake, anything was alright. Like when Lily talked about her past feats, his expression and manhood showed the closest thing to true, genuine joy he'd ever shown.

"I think hiring you may be the best decision I've made yet." He then turned to the curious beastgirl from then. "But oh my, I must admit I'm curious as well. Since it is my dear girlfriend that turned out victor, even I'm not sure what she'll claim." He then turned his gaze back to Lily, expectantly perhaps. But mostly with curiosity and fascination, and a feeling he couldn't quite describe yet.

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Areas / Re: Nexus Campus Town
« on: September 14, 2021, 03:45:01 PM »
Costin Andrei

His maws gaped and blinked for a second, less so at the outrageously bold offer - but the fact she asked him of all people something like this.

“Hoy, hoy, hoy. I mean, I’m glad you can tell greatness when you see it, but my expertise isn’t exactly subterfuge slash cover-ops. With all due respect, are you sure I’m the right man for the job? I did just get caught and all.” He grimaced with sincere uncertainty, and a slight rictus crawled up his old mug.

It was the sort of smile a professor might see often, that of a student unsure of one’s own competency, with the familiar fear of expectations and the disappointment they harbor. And in a way, the small concern that he might do wrong for her.

Was that care that slipped past his ivory expression?

“Look, I'll try to make sure you don't regret it. It's the only thing I can promise, yknow?”

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Areas / Re: Pine Garden
« on: September 10, 2021, 05:33:26 PM »
Vega

But something stopped him, or someone rather. He stared incredulously as she grabbed the entire bowl, with shellfish included, and ingested the entire hellish concoction. His mouth gaped open, and for a moment, he stared wide in disbelief.

"Excuse me?"

He was paralyzed for a moment. When he spoke, it was without the usual candor. If Lily was warm and brazen, his tone was cold enough to chill.

"I misjudged you, I apologize. To think you'd be so bold... how putrid." Without caring for her body sitting on his lap, he got up with a disgusted expression and even took a towel to wipe whatever filth would be caught on his hands. "Manners are everything. And whatever power is gained by forfeiting aesthetics is no strength at all, but the brute expression of a mad beast. Mother would never stand for such a thing."

He wiped his hand and shook his head in disapprovel. "I'll have to think on what manner to make you pay for this. But know that vengeance will be mine."

And that's when his expression turned brighter. He looked at her tail, this time with affection. He smiled. "But congratulations on the victory nonetheless. Now, where shall we head?"

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Areas / Re: Nexus Campus Town
« on: September 10, 2021, 05:17:34 PM »
Costin

Two abyssal pits leered beneath his dark shades. There was no love, no hate, no emotion in those eyes - but it wasn't because he couldn't feel. Instead of eyes, his sockets revealed an infinitely deep abyss, gouged inside his flesh so cleanly there was naught to see. Nothing but a pair of pits crowned not by lashes, but sets of sharp teeth, leering wide like hungry maws.

He didn't like showing them though, and if she could see them at all it was by accident. Maybe that's why he felt relief when she hurled him back against the wall.

"Ack-!"

He groaned and wiped the soot off his body, all while his long locks of moppy hair trailed down unsightedly. Despite that, he found good enough humor in things to laugh cooly.

"Heh, shame then. Killing's the one thing I'm good at." And with that, he relaxed and leaned back once more, so calm and collected you'd be fooled to think he'd never have tried to lunge at her in the first place.

"I'm all and nothing but ears. Shoot."

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Areas / Re: Nexus Campus Town
« on: September 10, 2021, 04:14:00 PM »
Costin

What came first was a grimace, the low animalistic growl of a monster, faint enough most would miss it. But then, and only then, a cracked smile, bitter yet with good humor. The chuckle was almost melodious in comparison.

With the warm mirth of a killer to its fellow.

"Goddamn, lady. You just aren't going to let up." He shook his head with a small laugh, bitter yet amused. Was it his own predicament that he found so ironic, or something else?

The apostle inhaled a deep breath, he savored her smell before answering.

"Killing someone means committing yourself to that idea, to the act. If you really wanted to fucking end me, you wouldn't be asking me for permission. You do it, or you don't, with no room for convincing or second-guessing. Otherwise, murder becomes a half-measure, something cheap to be tossed away like scraps, or a currency to give or hold back whenever convenient."

And with a sudden snap, the chain rattled and tensed with a lunge that jerked his entire body. The room suddenly shook, the sound cutting the air like a cold blade. But his body stopped, held back by its restraint. Only an inch away from her. An inch

I

nch

ing.

Close enough that they could embrace if they were lovers. Close enough her good smell could mingle with his acrid, bloody smell. Close enough she could dig her claws in his heart if she so desired. And yet his voice was soft and... kind.

"If you're so certain of this path, do it and don't doubt yourself over it. If you question that finality at all, don't bother, it's not the kind of choice you can make with regrets or half-measures in mind. That's the only thing I'll say on that subject."

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Areas / Re: Nexus Campus Town
« on: September 07, 2021, 10:12:24 PM »
Costin

A simple shake of his head, calm and manner of factly.

"Whoever says out loud they want to die is full of crap. They actually want to live more than anyone, so they express that urge one way or another. On the other hand, if someone is genuinely willing to die, they end up disappearing silently." He answered her seriously, with words tinted with the bitterness of a life ill-spent.

He inhaled the blackened scent of cooled coffee. Softly, quietly, he took the time to enjoy its aromas.

"Besides, I've yet to meet a lucky bastard who gets to choose when death takes him. Friend, foe, good, evil... whatever misfortune or misery comes your way, it's not going to care about what you want. The best thing you can do is close your eyes and take it."

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Areas / Re: Nexus Campus Town
« on: September 07, 2021, 09:23:29 PM »
Costin

"You're goddamn right. Don't call me glib again though, I resent that. Lies and pretty words make me want to grind things into nothing." There was no plead or fear in those words, and the light gleaming off his sunglasses didn't betray anything more than a sincere ember. An irritation at the predicament he was at, not the person before him.

He tried to be honest here. Still, he couldn't afford to be too honest. His job didn't allow personal feelings to get in the way like that. So deep down, perhaps the title suited him. That managed to make him angry, if only for a moment.

They say an immoral man trying to be moral is a better person than a normal man living normally. But that man would never agree to such a title. He never learned a different way to live. Only to follow his own path, wherever it took.

"Are you going to kill me?"

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Areas / Re: Pine Garden
« on: September 07, 2021, 07:20:37 PM »
Vega

His beauteous eyebrow twitched at the challenge. Wordlessly, he leaned closer to the massive bowl and ate spoonful after spoonful of the hotpot. Elegantly, silently, but with no mistake, he picked up the pace and started eating - looking at Nanako right in the eye the whole time.

The intensity of his look was like a pair of searing stars.

He started eating even faster

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