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TEST DRIVE MEME #24
Arrival
"Judgement has come upon you. God has deemed you worthy of Hell. But don't worry, it can still be undone," comes a soothing voice that echoes all around you. The voice promises comfort, hope even.
It may seem like a nightmare at first, despite all of that. Full of hellfire nipping at your skin and a sensation of being pulled down no matter how much you struggle or cry for help. Wretched, unseen hands pull at you, grip tight at your body, tighten on your throat, skeletal fingers grab at your face, slide in your mouth and jab at your eyes as they struggle for purchase. It feels like for a moment, they may snap your neck as they tug and pull. The more you resist, the more phantom hands are added to your struggling body.
It feels like they could tear you apart if you let them. The only thing to do is to let go and stop fighting.
And so you do.
Darkness consumes you for a second.
Initially, everyone opens their eyes to a long, dark corridor made of stone. They find themselves in what appears to be a long queue with other sinners, palm bloody with a contract clutched in their uninjured hand that they don't remember signing.
Characters find their bodies feel heavy and stiff, bruised with odd hand prints here and there that they received during their journey down below. A massive headache throbs behind their temples.
If they look at the list in their hand, they'll notice it's written on with their blood. That explains the wound then. It's an old piece of parchment that details every sin they've committed.
As they move along the queue, they'll find a demon waiting to pass them a communication device that looks almost like a very old Blackberry type phone.
"Welcome to Penance," the demon says gruffly before motioning them on without an ounce of courtesy. "Don't hold up the line. This trip is gonna take longer, but at least you get a vacation..."
Once characters have their device and their contracts, they're ushered further down the hall until they come to a set of stairs. They seem to go on and wind forever, but eventually, they come upon what appears to be a door that's alight with white energy. Stepping through, they find themselves on an island.
There's a demon with striking animal features waiting at the start of a long path where an old castle can be seen looming over a quaint, old village. There's music on the air, celebrations clearly taking place. It's explained that while Lucifer rests and recovers, Mammon will be taking his place. Hell is, for the moment, a pleasurable experience they will heartily insist.
Unfortunately, there is a bit of a trek ahead still. The demon urges them on.
Stand Your Ground The weather is crisp and pleasant in Mammon's domain. It seems to always be a beautiful day and a beautiful night, no matter what. Sinners should rejoice since this isn't very often the case when it comes to the actual Penance community.
While the energy in the air is as pleasant as ever, it's becoming quite obvious that there are unusual creatures roaming the area. Large dragons circle the woods surrounding the village and lately and often attempt to add to their hoard, other oddities have been slithering out. Chimeras of multiple animals wander free in any horrifying combination one can think of. Deer mixed with creatures far more predatory, bears mixed with wolves, other animals are sewn together in grotesque ways. It seems that with Mammon's attention directed towards the battle, he lost a bit of control over his... projects.
Some are aggressive, others are not. They are all, however, a very alarming show of Mammon's greed and lust for more.
Not to worry! Mammon and his servants will assure everyone that the situation is perfectly under control and that the animals are suffering very little to not at all. He just needs a piece to the puzzle to make certain that these new beasts have a productive, happy life. He will also be offering rewards to those who catch these critters unharmed and return them to the castle for safe keeping.
Rewards may take the form of extra food at the taverns, special rooms at the brothels, or a makeover at the salon and fine clothing to match.
Aside from the projects running around, guests may be delighted to see miniature dragons gallivanting around, no larger than the standard chihuahua but most the size of a palm. Some puff little bits of flame, others carry a slightly poisonous bite, but they're all absolutely adorable... and absolutely escaped the pet shop. To prevent larger animals from eating these little guys up, the shop is encouraging everyone to catch one or two or three. They may either choose to keep the little guys or hand them back to the store for safekeeping and a reward of golden Lucifer tokens for the upcoming Dark Carnival.
That's right! It's almost that time of the year again, folks! It seems like the annual affair will be held at Mammon's domain rather than Penance proper. There are promises of no clowns or human zoos this time around, so... that's a positive, right? A section of the village has been roped off and citizens are busy at work setting up decorations, booths, and a few other attractions such as rides and what appears to be a haunted house in a decrepit old building in the village. Careful! Whatever objects are being moved into the establishment do seem to carry actual spirits attached to them.
Should guests be inclined, they may offer a helping hand, but they will not be forced to do so this time.
Everybody Needs a Holiday While it may be a little disorienting to not only go to Hell, but to be on a sudden vacation, Mammon’s domain is actually very inviting!
Upon entry, there is lively music in the streets and, worth noting, the demons in this area of Hell seem far more hedonistic than those found in Penance proper. They wear fine clothing, silks and furs, and expensive jewelry. A lot of them have adopted animal characteristics or sport various types of body modifications. They're strangely beautiful creatures overall. Although with all of Mammon's 'projects' on the loose, it does make one wonder if they've adopted these characteristics naturally or if there's something more sinister going on...
Best to not wonder about that so much.
The village itself is quaint and old-fashioned, but everyone seems to be rather pleasant. There may be darker aspects to explore for those inclined, but they are nowhere near apparent on the surface. It's sure to be uncovered later, however...
The incubi and succubi in this area seem to be particularly breathtaking and enticing, but sinners will be urged back on track, should anyone seem to be drifting. There will be time to explore later!
For now, everyone will be encouraged to go to the castle and be shown to their rooms. While they will follow the usual housing assignments to avoid further upset to the sinners' routine, the floor plans will be a bit different. Bathing will be done in communal areas with walls separating the showers and large baths that always seem to run the perfect temperature. None of the rooms will have private bathrooms or kitchens attached. All rooms will have a common area attached to lounge in, however. It will have plenty of available seating for entertaining.
No one will have private kitchens, but room service is available at all hours with anything the sinners could desire available. Maybe even things they never thought they would...
TVs, computers, and other familiar electronics will be unavailable and non-existent in Mammon's realm, but there is a library contained within the castle with fiction and non-fiction from Earth (and beyond) all available for perusing. Devices will continue to function as normal.
Mammon's garden will be available for viewing. In every establishment and all around the castle, there's a cider available freely that seems to encourage a good mood and lower inhibitions. The effects aren't overwhelming, but the more one drinks, the stronger they may become as it builds up. Each night, there will also be an option to attend dinner in a rather grand hall, which Mammon frequently attends. There's always a large spread of food and spiced wines and ales available, as well as decadent desserts and other tempting treats. There's frequently live music or succubi dancing for entertainment.
Overall, the atmosphere in Mammon's realm seems to be focused on luxury, indulgence, greed, and sloth.
[It's recommended that everyone read thoroughly through the new location information as it contains helpful hints on what there is to do while on this vacation! It has a list of shops, animals, vendors, etc. Plus a little bit of information regarding Mammon's land itself.]
Reach Up High For those who still desire to work on their contracts and remove sins from their list despite the fact this is a vacation, there will be opportunities available! They won't even require suffering... much. Rounding up creatures, saving dragons, or helping the carnival set up are all considered good enough deeds to remove one sin from a contract. This is one sin over all, not per deed.
At least it doesn't require any painful torture... though there may be opportunity abound for that as well, if someone wants to go that route...
Under the Surface Of course this is still Hell. There has to be something going on once in a while, right? Walk down just the right street and sinners may see delectable tortures being carried out in seedy back alley establishments. Loving cuts with knives, harsh blows with whips while your sins are repeated for all to hear. Even the torture seems to have a hedonistic approach and debauchery about it.
Are the victims truly suffering or are they being redeemed in the best of ways? Those who decide to participate may soon realize that the cider everyone has been consuming seems to add a layer of euphoria to pain and punishments. While this isn't necessarily sexual in nature, it encourages a sense of good well-being after and sinners may become addicted to pain.
The crash may not be too fun though, watch out for that.
There are also other vendors in this area that are offering drugs of all varieties, as well as questionable photos of other sinners engaging in true acts of misdeed, unlike the comic shop that seems to be more embarrassing than not. Perfect chance to get that blackmail of your enemy killing that guy...
There seems to be a new vendor in town too. The figure's table seems to be set up like a fortune teller's booth, complete with a crystal ball and the pungent smell of cheap incense. He beckons those who dare look near, urges them to take a seat in front of the booth. The figure remains in dark robes, hood drawn to obscure their face. The only visible part of them seem to be their hands. Unlike the animal-like demons of Mammon's domain, this one seems to have human hands with sharp, yellowed nails. They offer knowledge in exchange for something you will not miss in return, they assure. What is it? Well, they refuse to say. Nothing important, nothing important.
Ask anything! It can be about a specific occurrence back home, the answer to life, the universe, and everything, or something as simple as what does Lucifer truly want. Keep in mind that a price will be taken down the line and it may not be something the sinner actually wanted to lose. Ah, well...
[For knowledge based transactions, please respond here. If a character asks a question of their homeworld or something in their future, players may assume they are told a bit of information on the topic without waiting for mod approval. If a character asks something related to Hell, please wait for a response. Regardless of answer type, please respond to the thread linked here so that you can later receive a decision on what your character has given up for this knowledge. It may be a memory, a temporary loss of a sense, a year or so off their lives (when they return home), lack of resilience to sin, etc. Please be aware that signing up does mean consequences at a later date... and these may not come from Mammon or Lucifer.]
Follow Me Down WARNINGS: sexual themes, animal-like behavior, dub/non-con potentials, implied bathroom play, mating.
It seems there's a trickster somewhere, somehow who spiked the cider. Naughty little devil! Those who are unfortunate enough to drink the tainted cider may find themselves developing animal-like traits, such as enhanced senses, animalistic urges, and a general need to be territorial or possessive. They may find the urge to keep to their pack or to branch out and find a new one. This may also result in features, such as fangs or claw-like nails that may or may not retract. Sinners will find themselves reverting back to a primal nature that they may not be able to resist.
How utterly embarrassing!
Don't worry, these effects only last a couple days at most before they will fade completely! Unfortunately, 'animal-like traits' may also extend to mating rituals. Sinners may find themselves going into heat. While knotting or other traits will not be apparent, sinners will find themselves desperate for intimate contact. This may mean a poor sinner in heat will be mated by several lovers in a row as their scent inevitably draws them in, there may also be possessive behavior displayed that results in biting and marking, and others wanting to mark their territory in ways that would make even the most seasoned succubus blush.
It may also mean those inflicted with the heat-like state, will present themselves to those they find attractive as mates or find other ways to entice them to get what they want.
Wildcard/Misc. Don't see something you love but still want to get a feel for the game? Check out our extensive list of LOCATIONS and write up your very own prompt however you'd like to! You can also add a "NETWORK" post option to your TL for quick, easy, and fun interactions.
And without further ado: Welcome to our new TDM for the June 1st app round! As always, potential appers and characters already in game are welcomed to jump right in! This TDM counts as an additional game event as well as game canon for those coming into the game. If you app and are accepted, TDM tags become game canon and can be used for AC! Please have fun and don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have down below.
If you have questions, comments, suggestions, etc., go here.
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It may seem like a nightmare at first, despite all of that. Full of hellfire nipping at your skin and a sensation of being pulled down no matter how much you struggle or cry for help. Wretched, unseen hands pull at you, grip tight at your body, tighten on your throat, skeletal fingers grab at your face, slide in your mouth and jab at your eyes as they struggle for purchase. It feels like for a moment, they may snap your neck as they tug and pull. The more you resist, the more phantom hands are added to your struggling body.
It feels like they could tear you apart if you let them. The only thing to do is to let go and stop fighting.
And so you do.
Darkness consumes you for a second.
Initially, everyone opens their eyes to a long, dark corridor made of stone. They find themselves in what appears to be a long queue with other sinners, palm bloody with a contract clutched in their uninjured hand that they don't remember signing.
Characters find their bodies feel heavy and stiff, bruised with odd hand prints here and there that they received during their journey down below. A massive headache throbs behind their temples.
If they look at the list in their hand, they'll notice it's written on with their blood. That explains the wound then. It's an old piece of parchment that details every sin they've committed.
As they move along the queue, they'll find a demon waiting to pass them a communication device that looks almost like a very old Blackberry type phone.
"Welcome to Penance," the demon says gruffly before motioning them on without an ounce of courtesy. "Don't hold up the line. This trip is gonna take longer, but at least you get a vacation..."
Once characters have their device and their contracts, they're ushered further down the hall until they come to a set of stairs. They seem to go on and wind forever, but eventually, they come upon what appears to be a door that's alight with white energy. Stepping through, they find themselves on an island.
There's a demon with striking animal features waiting at the start of a long path where an old castle can be seen looming over a quaint, old village. There's music on the air, celebrations clearly taking place. It's explained that while Lucifer rests and recovers, Mammon will be taking his place. Hell is, for the moment, a pleasurable experience they will heartily insist.
Unfortunately, there is a bit of a trek ahead still. The demon urges them on.
Stand Your Ground The weather is crisp and pleasant in Mammon's domain. It seems to always be a beautiful day and a beautiful night, no matter what. Sinners should rejoice since this isn't very often the case when it comes to the actual Penance community.
While the energy in the air is as pleasant as ever, it's becoming quite obvious that there are unusual creatures roaming the area. Large dragons circle the woods surrounding the village and lately and often attempt to add to their hoard, other oddities have been slithering out. Chimeras of multiple animals wander free in any horrifying combination one can think of. Deer mixed with creatures far more predatory, bears mixed with wolves, other animals are sewn together in grotesque ways. It seems that with Mammon's attention directed towards the battle, he lost a bit of control over his... projects.
Some are aggressive, others are not. They are all, however, a very alarming show of Mammon's greed and lust for more.
Not to worry! Mammon and his servants will assure everyone that the situation is perfectly under control and that the animals are suffering very little to not at all. He just needs a piece to the puzzle to make certain that these new beasts have a productive, happy life. He will also be offering rewards to those who catch these critters unharmed and return them to the castle for safe keeping.
Rewards may take the form of extra food at the taverns, special rooms at the brothels, or a makeover at the salon and fine clothing to match.
Aside from the projects running around, guests may be delighted to see miniature dragons gallivanting around, no larger than the standard chihuahua but most the size of a palm. Some puff little bits of flame, others carry a slightly poisonous bite, but they're all absolutely adorable... and absolutely escaped the pet shop. To prevent larger animals from eating these little guys up, the shop is encouraging everyone to catch one or two or three. They may either choose to keep the little guys or hand them back to the store for safekeeping and a reward of golden Lucifer tokens for the upcoming Dark Carnival.
That's right! It's almost that time of the year again, folks! It seems like the annual affair will be held at Mammon's domain rather than Penance proper. There are promises of no clowns or human zoos this time around, so... that's a positive, right? A section of the village has been roped off and citizens are busy at work setting up decorations, booths, and a few other attractions such as rides and what appears to be a haunted house in a decrepit old building in the village. Careful! Whatever objects are being moved into the establishment do seem to carry actual spirits attached to them.
Should guests be inclined, they may offer a helping hand, but they will not be forced to do so this time.
Everybody Needs a Holiday While it may be a little disorienting to not only go to Hell, but to be on a sudden vacation, Mammon’s domain is actually very inviting!
Upon entry, there is lively music in the streets and, worth noting, the demons in this area of Hell seem far more hedonistic than those found in Penance proper. They wear fine clothing, silks and furs, and expensive jewelry. A lot of them have adopted animal characteristics or sport various types of body modifications. They're strangely beautiful creatures overall. Although with all of Mammon's 'projects' on the loose, it does make one wonder if they've adopted these characteristics naturally or if there's something more sinister going on...
Best to not wonder about that so much.
The village itself is quaint and old-fashioned, but everyone seems to be rather pleasant. There may be darker aspects to explore for those inclined, but they are nowhere near apparent on the surface. It's sure to be uncovered later, however...
The incubi and succubi in this area seem to be particularly breathtaking and enticing, but sinners will be urged back on track, should anyone seem to be drifting. There will be time to explore later!
For now, everyone will be encouraged to go to the castle and be shown to their rooms. While they will follow the usual housing assignments to avoid further upset to the sinners' routine, the floor plans will be a bit different. Bathing will be done in communal areas with walls separating the showers and large baths that always seem to run the perfect temperature. None of the rooms will have private bathrooms or kitchens attached. All rooms will have a common area attached to lounge in, however. It will have plenty of available seating for entertaining.
No one will have private kitchens, but room service is available at all hours with anything the sinners could desire available. Maybe even things they never thought they would...
TVs, computers, and other familiar electronics will be unavailable and non-existent in Mammon's realm, but there is a library contained within the castle with fiction and non-fiction from Earth (and beyond) all available for perusing. Devices will continue to function as normal.
Mammon's garden will be available for viewing. In every establishment and all around the castle, there's a cider available freely that seems to encourage a good mood and lower inhibitions. The effects aren't overwhelming, but the more one drinks, the stronger they may become as it builds up. Each night, there will also be an option to attend dinner in a rather grand hall, which Mammon frequently attends. There's always a large spread of food and spiced wines and ales available, as well as decadent desserts and other tempting treats. There's frequently live music or succubi dancing for entertainment.
Overall, the atmosphere in Mammon's realm seems to be focused on luxury, indulgence, greed, and sloth.
[It's recommended that everyone read thoroughly through the new location information as it contains helpful hints on what there is to do while on this vacation! It has a list of shops, animals, vendors, etc. Plus a little bit of information regarding Mammon's land itself.]
Reach Up High For those who still desire to work on their contracts and remove sins from their list despite the fact this is a vacation, there will be opportunities available! They won't even require suffering... much. Rounding up creatures, saving dragons, or helping the carnival set up are all considered good enough deeds to remove one sin from a contract. This is one sin over all, not per deed.
At least it doesn't require any painful torture... though there may be opportunity abound for that as well, if someone wants to go that route...
Under the Surface Of course this is still Hell. There has to be something going on once in a while, right? Walk down just the right street and sinners may see delectable tortures being carried out in seedy back alley establishments. Loving cuts with knives, harsh blows with whips while your sins are repeated for all to hear. Even the torture seems to have a hedonistic approach and debauchery about it.
Are the victims truly suffering or are they being redeemed in the best of ways? Those who decide to participate may soon realize that the cider everyone has been consuming seems to add a layer of euphoria to pain and punishments. While this isn't necessarily sexual in nature, it encourages a sense of good well-being after and sinners may become addicted to pain.
The crash may not be too fun though, watch out for that.
There are also other vendors in this area that are offering drugs of all varieties, as well as questionable photos of other sinners engaging in true acts of misdeed, unlike the comic shop that seems to be more embarrassing than not. Perfect chance to get that blackmail of your enemy killing that guy...
There seems to be a new vendor in town too. The figure's table seems to be set up like a fortune teller's booth, complete with a crystal ball and the pungent smell of cheap incense. He beckons those who dare look near, urges them to take a seat in front of the booth. The figure remains in dark robes, hood drawn to obscure their face. The only visible part of them seem to be their hands. Unlike the animal-like demons of Mammon's domain, this one seems to have human hands with sharp, yellowed nails. They offer knowledge in exchange for something you will not miss in return, they assure. What is it? Well, they refuse to say. Nothing important, nothing important.
Ask anything! It can be about a specific occurrence back home, the answer to life, the universe, and everything, or something as simple as what does Lucifer truly want. Keep in mind that a price will be taken down the line and it may not be something the sinner actually wanted to lose. Ah, well...
[For knowledge based transactions, please respond here. If a character asks a question of their homeworld or something in their future, players may assume they are told a bit of information on the topic without waiting for mod approval. If a character asks something related to Hell, please wait for a response. Regardless of answer type, please respond to the thread linked here so that you can later receive a decision on what your character has given up for this knowledge. It may be a memory, a temporary loss of a sense, a year or so off their lives (when they return home), lack of resilience to sin, etc. Please be aware that signing up does mean consequences at a later date... and these may not come from Mammon or Lucifer.]
Follow Me Down WARNINGS: sexual themes, animal-like behavior, dub/non-con potentials, implied bathroom play, mating.
It seems there's a trickster somewhere, somehow who spiked the cider. Naughty little devil! Those who are unfortunate enough to drink the tainted cider may find themselves developing animal-like traits, such as enhanced senses, animalistic urges, and a general need to be territorial or possessive. They may find the urge to keep to their pack or to branch out and find a new one. This may also result in features, such as fangs or claw-like nails that may or may not retract. Sinners will find themselves reverting back to a primal nature that they may not be able to resist.
How utterly embarrassing!
Don't worry, these effects only last a couple days at most before they will fade completely! Unfortunately, 'animal-like traits' may also extend to mating rituals. Sinners may find themselves going into heat. While knotting or other traits will not be apparent, sinners will find themselves desperate for intimate contact. This may mean a poor sinner in heat will be mated by several lovers in a row as their scent inevitably draws them in, there may also be possessive behavior displayed that results in biting and marking, and others wanting to mark their territory in ways that would make even the most seasoned succubus blush.
It may also mean those inflicted with the heat-like state, will present themselves to those they find attractive as mates or find other ways to entice them to get what they want.
Wildcard/Misc. Don't see something you love but still want to get a feel for the game? Check out our extensive list of LOCATIONS and write up your very own prompt however you'd like to! You can also add a "NETWORK" post option to your TL for quick, easy, and fun interactions.
And without further ado: Welcome to our new TDM for the June 1st app round! As always, potential appers and characters already in game are welcomed to jump right in! This TDM counts as an additional game event as well as game canon for those coming into the game. If you app and are accepted, TDM tags become game canon and can be used for AC! Please have fun and don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have down below.
If you have questions, comments, suggestions, etc., go here.
Rules | Taken | Reserves | Applications
Network | Logs | OOC | Memes
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and an armful of dragon, of course. now wagging her tail with a happy grin on her scaly face.]
Sorry for the trouble. She was the runt and they almost ate her, so...
[that probably explained a lot about her behavior. or at least he hoped so. he hates explaining things.]
Call me Kaiba. Nice to meet you.
[a confirmation he was japanese and he could remember his manners, on rare occasion.]
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It wasn't any trouble at all! I'm just glad she's back where she belongs. W-wait... they were going to eat her? Poor little thing...
[ It does explain everything, in fact. No wonder she'd been so scared, she had a good reason to be. ]
Oh! It's nice to meet you as well, Kaiba-san. My name is Ann Takamaki, and this-- [ She winces as Sprinkles smacks her right in the face with her tail as she suddenly takes yet another flying leap, this time to land semi-gracefully upon poor Kaiba's shoulder. ] --is Sprinkles.
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Just Kaiba is fine. Outside my company, I'm not really a stickler for honorifics.
[and he was a very, very far away from kaibacorp. and likely would be for quite some time.
kaiba had a long running love affair with dragons, so while any other beast might have gotten shrugged aside, he cracks a slight smile and bears the extra weight without complaint. kisara, not to be outdone, crawls onto his other shoulder. behold, kaibaleesi, the CEO of dragons.]
Looks like she's got your wrapped around her little claw. Same with me, sorry to say it.
[bonding over dragons: not the worst way to meet seto kaiba for the first time.]
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[ She knows, and she's glad to be able to drop the honorifics this time around -- he mentioned a company, though. He seems too young to have his own company, and yet, she's seen too many crazy fucking things to shove the possibility aside. Everything about him screams I'm a boss, so... yeah. Actually, yeah. She can definitely see it, age aside. ]
It's kind of hard not to fall in love with them, though. I know this place is supposedly 'Hell', but with these little guys running around, it doesn't really feel like this is such a bad thing. Well... the cute dragons and the apparent non stop partying.
[ Sprinkles is just pleased as punch right now, and she peeks over at Kisara, trilling at her and encouraging her. Yes, that's right, come up here and perch where you belong, soul sister. ]
Are you going to take in more of these little guys, or just one for now? They seem very active, I dunno if I could actually handle more than one myself.
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[which answered a lot of things, as well as the way he said it -- adamantly and authoritatively. this was indeed a boss. a boss among bosses, even.
but ann has done nothing to provoke his ire, and while he didn't have any friends, acting as an ally to dragons definitely elevated her in his book. she seemed no different from an ordinary girl, so she probably didn't mean any harm. if anything, she just seemed a little overwhelmed. and he could sympathize with that much.]
Are you new? No offense, but you kind of give off that aura.
[not a good thing. kaiba only ever got protective over his brother, but he can already sense she would need to be warned about certain pitfalls.]
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[ Boy, did it ever. And she's not going to argue that point, either, because she agrees -- Kisara is special. And if she sticks with Kaiba, she'll remain safe and will grow stronger, too. ]
No offense taken! I am new, yeah. Not gonna lie, I'm not super impressed by this alleged Hell.
[ Where's the fire and brimstone and smoke and screams of the damned? Or whatever. She's never been religious, nor has what little family she's got, so, she has no idea what 'hell' is actually supposed to be. Just from what she'd gleaned from several of her American family members from the few years spent in the States. ]
Then again, looks are usually pretty deceiving. I figure as long as I don't piss anyone off and stay out of the way, I'll probably be okay.
[ Just like being back in high school... ]
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[he's not trying to scare her or threaten her. it's also distinctly absent of the patronizing attitude that some men would take with women, that they needed to be shielded and protected and kept in a little box. it's simply someone warning someone else, based off their own observations, that this was a dangerous place. completely gender neutral.
he feels a little guilty talking about it in front of the dragons, even if that was silly. but it also confirms something else: he could look mean and be mean but he wasn't heartless.]
Demons definitely will attack you, if they think you're an easy mark. So walk with confidence.
[that's about all he had to say about that. and all he needs to.]
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[ She's glad for the neutral tone, it's so different than she's used to and she's very appreciative for both it, and the warnings he's bothering to issue out. She hasn't bumped into many people yet, but he's the first to give her warnings like this.
The mention of demons has Sprinkles bristling, though she does not hiss. She is far too comfortable on Seto's shoulder at the moment to cause too much of a fuss. ]
I understand, thank you. Can they... be killed?
[ Probably not, she'd guess. And while she's not really into killing people or things or much of anything other than the Shadows that wander the Metaverse, she'll also do what she has to do here if it means survival. ]
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Dunno. And I really wouldn't try it. Technically, we're already dead, and I can't imagine Lucifer will like you messing with his minions.
[he stops just short of saying she can't. it's not a good idea, but she has to live her own life. so to speak.
he didn't mind her company but continuing to stand in the middle of the hall was a little awkward. so he turns away, as if he means to keep going, though he takes care not to jostle his passengers too much. he was lean but also quite toned and thus quite a bit stronger than he may have seemed.]
I'll take you back to your room. We can let these two play together for a bit.
[kisara, who was so scared just a short time ago, now pipes up with enthusiasm -- play, play!]
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[ At some point, she's going to end up probably fighting at least one of these demon fuckers because she's got a really bad temper and if they attack her she's probably going to get really pissed off, and it's gonna be a bad time for everyone involved. And if she magically comes back from the... dead? Dead, she'll have to come and tell Seto about the results and tell him that yeah, he was definitely right. Don't fuck with them. ]
Thanks! Yeah, they seem to really be hitting it off.
[ She's quick to follow alongside him, at least, walking with her hands behind her back, she can't help but take notice of how well he manages to keep going on, even with two dragons ridiculously clinging onto his shoulders like that. That can't be the most comfortable thing, but he doesn't complain. Color her impressed!
Sprinkles practically vibrates as well, because playing is what she does best. Unfortunately, this means that poor Kaiba is going to become a human jungle gym... for a few moments, at least. She chirps to Kisara and happily launches at her, playfully tugging at her tail before she absolutely hauls ass right down Seto's side and down his leg and onto the floor, wagging her tail and trilling up to her companion. Come and get me~! ]
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[he has yet to meet lucifer in person but it was easy enough to pick up on rumors. he was a beautiful angel, fallen and fair and far from what the world made him out to be.
he doesn't mind dragon claws and paws in his face and delicately turns to avoid any nasty cuts or scrapes. when they descend for a spirited game of chase, he watches them with brighter eyes than before. they remind him of home and while he would never want mokuba dragged down here, he knows he would love to see them and hold them.
kaiba glances back at ann and studies her for a moment. she's a pretty girl and her own confidence was apparent. so he decides that, at least for now, he'll tolerate her.]
If you're hungry, I'd stick with room service. The stuff they serve in the grand hall could be spiked. Lots of things are.
[yet another polite warning to be mindful of their surroundings.]
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[ More than that, she's already forming a plot in her head -- if she and her friends could take down a God at home, there's no reason why they can't do that here. Especially so because Ren himself had summoned Satanael to do it... doesn't that earn some sort of points down here? Therein lies the problem though -- her friends aren't here. A blessing, of course, because she doesn't want them to be dead and in some shithole like this. But their presence would make this a lot easier.
This is fine, though. This place has to be huge, and probably full of people with strengths and powers that could aid in this potential suicide mission. But that's for later. Her friends might not be here, but she's learned enough about being a Phantom Thief that she knows that this isn't just a one day job. This is going to take a while... patience is key.
Her eyes widen as he mentions spiked food, and that finally has her frowning. ]
That's good to know, thanks! Why would they do something like that, though-- [ She winces, enough to probably let him know that she already knows the answer to that. ] ...nevermind. This place is ridiculous.
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To take advantage of you.
[better to hear it from him than to experience it firsthand.]
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[ That's all she's going to say on the subject, because now that she thinks about it? At some point, Kamoshida is going to end up here if he ever actually manages to kill himself or if the people in jail don't off him first. That's a problem. And while he'd already apologized, what's done is done and she won't forgive him.
Well. That's then, this is now. ]
...Have you ever thought of trying to get out?
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the temp suites were all clumped together and his own happened to be nearby, so it wasn't too much trouble to lead her to safety. not that she seemed to need it, as he was already getting the impression that she wasn't a pushover, but in this case it served a dual purpose.
kisara, trying to impress her new friend, races into the room and rolls around. good thing she was made of scales and not fur.]
I'll just leave her here for a few hours, if you don't mind. She already ate and could use the exercise.
[he minds his manners, however, and does not enter himself. awaiting an invitation.]
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It's still strange to think about, Hell having housing and food and things that they'd need in life. Honestly, what's the point when you're already dead? Not that she's going to complain. It is what it is for now, and the only thing that can be done is to make the best out of the situation that they've found themselves in.
For now. ]
I don't mind at all, I'm glad they're having a good time. [ It's also a good thing that they're small, because Sprinkles absolutely bulls over one of her feet in her attempt to catch Kisara, squealing with delight as she quickly follows suit in rolling and pouncing and jumping up onto anything and everything. NYOOOOOM. ]
You're more than welcome to come in too if you'd like. [ Because she's not about to just ditch him after he was nice enough to give her some helpful tips and lead her to safety, after all. Besides, she likes him -- he's helpful, got a level head on his shoulders, and has an air of authority all of his own that she can definitely respect and get behind. ]
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kaiba nods in gratitude, drifting inside and waiting until she shuts the door before launching into anything. and even then, he speaks in a low tone. she wouldn't be wrong to detect a hint of skepticism; he still wasn't fully on board with the idea of a coup, even if he desperately wanted to get back home.]
There are a few people here. They're currently making arrangements to oppose Lucifer, but as I understand it, it's slow going. He monitors the network so the first step in any plan would be making our own. As you might understand, it's not so simple.
[kaiba leans against the wall, folds his arms. every bit the businessman.]
I can pass your name along to those people, if you're interested. Beyond that, all we can do is wait.
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Sprinkles launches onto a chair and tips it backwards and snorts. Hm.
As soon as Kaiba is in and comfortable, she shuts the door and steps away from it, righting the chair earlier tipped so that she can move it to face him, and she perches on the end of it, crossing her left leg over her right. He's smart, to keep his voice down, and she follows suit. ]
I'd imagine that would be ridiculously complicated, yeah. Talk about a control freak. [ No privacy in his domain, though it's not surprising. She hums, nonchalantly twirling the end of one of her pigtails between her fingers for a moment as she considers. ] Complicated but not impossible. I'm not going to lie, one of the reasons I'm here is for having a hand in the 'murder' of a God called Yaldabaoth... and I was in the middle of trying to take down another one when...
[ She just. Uses her index fingers to slice across her own throat. He gets it. ]
I'd be very grateful if you could do that, because I'm very interested. I'm not afraid of Lucifer or his demons, and I'm more than willing to lend my strength in whatever way I can to kick him to the curb if it means we can all get out of here.
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You killed a god?
[and the demiurge, no less. pretty impressive if true.]
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[ She sighs, glancing off to the side. ]
You'd think the dude would be a little more lenient, considering. Either way, screw him and his shitty plans to keep us all down here.
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it would be impressive if she could prove it. right now, it was just idle talk. which wasn't to say that bragging he had also killed a god and summoned another was any more or less believable, just that they both had undoubtedly encountered their fair share of danger. he has to wonder about that, though, since she just seemed like an ordinary girl...
he chooses not to pursue the topic, instead filing it away for future reference. as he did most things.]
Alright. I'll do what I can. But try to keep the rebellious urges on the downlow.
[yeah tech. take after her shining example.]
You shouldn't automatically trust the first person you see. For all you know, I could be one of his agents.
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Right now, all she wants to do is storm whatever bullshit place Lucifer resides in and kick his door down and throttle him. The very urge just burns through her veins, but, also, that really would be a suicide mission that would also cause security levels to rise, likely. Kind of like... in the Palaces and Jails at home. Huh, go figure. ]
Thanks. Don't worry, as much as I'd like to go kick the shit out of him right now... you're right. Best to sit back and gather information and make a real plan first.
[ J u s t l i k e a t h o m e. Great. ]
The same could be said for you. You've just met me, and yet you've already gone and told me about this place and also about an apparent group of upstarts.
[ She shrugs her shoulders. ]
Either way, I've got a pretty good intuition when it comes to people... and you seem pretty trustworthy.
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Yeah, fair enough. I've got a few tricks up my sleeve, though.
[several tricks in the form of enormous dragons. even if they weren't real, they could attack with concussive force. not that he thought he needed it against someone like ann, who mostly just struck him as lost as opposed to dangerous. hopefully she wouldn't get lost in the wrong places, as already discussed.]
But I don't know about your intuition. Businessmen aren't the most trustworthy lot.
[and he'd be the first one to admit that. if she really had killed a god, maybe she had killed a few men in suits too.]
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[ Tricks up his sleeve = some sort of defense mechanism, whatever it may be, and that's a wonderful thing. Smart and the ability to defend himself, yes, very impressive indeed. ]
I've only had to deal with two... and the two I dealt with weren't very trustworthy, no. [ Listen, Haru's dad did get killed and they DID get blamed but it wasn't them, dammit. They'd cleared their names on that, at least. Shido was an entirely different case and nothing had made her happier than watching his confessions play out on the enormous screens in Shibuya as breaking news. ] But you're not anything like those two, believe me. Unless you have a daughter that you're trying to sell off for money or an up and coming dirty politician, which you don't seem like either.
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We already passed my room, so you can come find me later. Kisara knows her way home.
[he uses the word home very loosely here, but it was basically his way of reassuring ann that she wouldn't be that much of an imposition. except she was currently somersaulting around with sprinkles on the floor. at least she found a friend... not that he knows what that looks like. or even wants to know.]
Sprinkles, huh...
[yes, that would be a judgmental arch of his brow. get used to it now.]
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