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Sweet Tenacity
(A standard suburban home lies in the middle of an otherwise bleak and barren desert. It's soft yellow walls offer great contrast to the darkening sky overhead as silken white curtains fly through it's windows. A welcome mat lies in front of the door as a normal looking mailbox hangs open in the front yard. The grass surrounding the house matches the same vibrant tone as it gently sways with the silent wind.)
[Kazuya had been walking around the desert with Cerberus by his side, in what appears to be some kind of training. They stop and look at the strange, curious house that appeared out of nowhere.]
It might just be some kind of mirage but...it's worth the shot.
What do you think, Pascal?
[The demonic dog looks at Kazuya and moves its mouth, saying something in a strang language before walking forward.]
Right, you never know.
[The stop in front on the door and Kazuya decides that it's best to "knock" on it, and to his surprise, it works. The house is real. With this, he knocks once more, this time harder.]
*Gamma sighs as he wanders through the desert, tossing and catching a chunk of ice. He's not paying any attention, and nearly runs into the side of the house*
H.. Oh... Who would build a house all the way out here? Not even I'm that much of a hermit.
*Gamma walks around the house, looking for the front door. He sees Kaz out front and stays out of sight, instead looking through a window on the side of the house*
(At Kazuya's knocking the sound of something falling and breaking is heard within the house. )
(The panicked voice of a child says ...)
I'll be with you in a minute good sir!
(The sounds of rapid shuffling can now be heard.)
(By peering at the window Gamma is able to see a tiny white haired girl attempting to sweep up pieces of broken glass. She is currently sucking on a tiny cut on her finger as some baking powder on her person falls from the movement.)
So there is someone out here...but why? I don't get it...
[Kazuya clears his throat and speaks louder.]
It's fine whoever you are, I can just leave you alone since I'm sure this is an unwanted visit!
[He takes a few steps back and waits there, deep in thought.]
*Gamma looks at the girl for a moment, before deciding not to mention his presence. Instead, after having heard Kaz's knocking, he decides to wait out front as well, making a faint attempt at conversation*
So, Kaz.... What brings you to the middle of nowhere? Bored?
Wait don't go mister!
(The door suddenly opens revealing the same girl that Gamma saw through the window. Baking powder still continues to cover her as she nervously fiddles with a strand of her long white hair. Her polka dot dress is currently covered in a few splotches of something red and her leggings appear to be a bit worn out.)
(The girl looks down with a shy expression.)
You are more then welcome to come in mister.
This is a business after all.
(She moves a bit to the side providing some space for entry.)
Oh, hey Gamma.
[He scratches his cheek with one finger as he turns to him.]
Well, I was actually taking a "stroll", part of training and the style we're developing. But anyway, I can't believe there is a house all the way out here...I'm even more surprised to see YOU here.
With all that ice, one would think you don't like the heat.
[Kazuya then turns his head to the shy girl in front of him and chuckles.]
It's fine, relax!
I guess I should make the questions inside, excuse me.
[Kazuya rapidly bows and goes through the door carefully, taking a look around the place.]
Business, why in the middle of the desert?
*Gamma smiles at the girl and chuckles*
A business you say? Well, don't worry, someone as cute as you, it'll be my pleasure.
*Gamma bows to the girl, before standing and following Kaz*
Personally I'm not too bothered by the heat. Its more the air. Absolutely stifling if you ask me. So dry it feels I can hardly breath.
(Entering the home Kazuya is able to see that it as normal inside as it is outside. Near the door lies a living area complete with a single tv, a couch sized for three people, and a few pieces of wooden furniture. On top of the pieces of furniture is an assortment of framed photographs and various vases filled with flowers. Along the hall there is a door with an odd padlock around it and toward the back of the room lies a tiny kitchen with a counter and seating space. Everything else from the walls to the rugs around the room are polka dot in style and unlike the girl's dress they are colored red.)
(A sign saying "Nagisa's Delicious Sweets" lies on the table.)
*Flonne is playing a vidja game on her Nintendo Switch as she walks. Probably some weeb shit.*
...mmm...
*She seems really focused*
(The girl gives Kazuya a confused look at his question.)
I fear that you may be a little confused for we are not in the desert.
(She opens up a window and speaks with a matter of fact tone.)
We are currently in the special ward of Shibuya, Tokyo to be exact.
(Firmly closing the window once again she returns Gamma's bow with a curtsy.)
Thank you for the compliment sir.
"Nagisa's Delicious Sweets", I see. Some sweets DO sound nice right now.
[Pascal soon enters after Gamma and settles right besides the couch, taking a break from the heat. Looking around, Kazuya's attention are drawn to the door with an odd padlock, but he decides to stay quiet about it for now.]
Well, what kind of things do you have for sale, Miss...Nagisa, I assume?
Oh, I'm sorry, by the way my name is Kazuya, it's a pleasure to meet you!
OOC: Oh no le post.
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[Kazuya gives the girl a weird look for a moment, but shakes his head. "Something is wrong here, maybe it's for the best that I make enough questions." Kazuya thinks, giving Cerberus a quick gaze.]
*Gamma looks out the closed window, and shrugs, he looks back at the girl with a smile, one arm behind his head*
Well, no need to be so formal really. I just call things as I see them is all. Hehe...
A... anyways, how long have you been in this area anyways? You seem a little nervous
*Flonne walks in the house, her gaze still fixed on her vidja game.*
Yep my name is Miss Nagisa Momoe but you can just call me Nagisa.
(Nagisa runs behind the counter and puts on a little apron with a cheese cartoon on it.)
It is a pleasure to meet you too mister Kazuya.
Now what kind of confection would you like today.
(Nagisa shakes a bit of baking powder off her head and ponders Gamma's question.)
I have been here for as long as I can remember ...
(She blushes at what follows Gamma's question and finally notices Floone.)
Oh hey there.
...huh? I someone talking to me?
*She looks up from her vidja game and notices her surrondings.*
...Uh... Oh! I'm sorry! I've just kinda wandered in here without permission, haven't I?
(Nagisa begins to look for something in the side cabinets of the counter.)
It is fine miss.
(She quickly looks up at Flonne.)
This is a public business so everyone is welcome.
*Gamma chuckles and decides to sit down as well, he examines the shard of ice he brought, as though bored. Though he keeps a conversation*
Honestly I've only been in the area a few months. Its no wonder I hadn't noticed your business before. You look a little young to be on your own though. Are your guardians out on business?
Uh, okay then!
*Flonne then stands up straight and locks her fingers together in front of her.*
It's nice to meet you! My name's Flonne!
*Nagisa's picks up her cookbook only to drop up*
*Her eyes become a bit darker as her calm expression remains*
Well yeah my daddy is out on a business trip and my mommy is ...
*She bends down to pick up her book as a frown appears on her face*
sleeping after a hard day.
I am technically the guardian of this store despite my age.
*She composes her self and once again stands up*
*After a deep breath she faces Flonne*
The pleasure is mine miss Flonne.
Oh? I suppose...a simple cupcake would be nice.
[Kazuya places one finger on his lips as he asks Nagisa for that, turning his attention to the door with the lock ocne more.]
If you don't mind me asking, Nagisa. That door has a really peculiar padlock, where did you get it? I would like having one like that in my house.
Oh~ okay!
*Flonne then notices Gamma and gets a little excited.*
Oh, and, uh, hi, um, you!
*Gamma watches Nagisa for a bit, before sighing and looking out the window*
S.... Sorry about that. I didn't mean to remind you of anything.... So.... Miss Nagisa... What is it that you like to do in your spare time? I'm sure you must have some kind of hobbies...
*Gamma scratches the back of his head, before he sighs again*
Oh yeah, I forgot to give you my name. You can call me Gamma, at least, that's what I ask people to do most of the time.
Uh, okay, Gamma-chan!
*Flonne opens her mouth wide for a smile as she closes her eyes.*
One cupcake coming right up mister Kazuya.
(She opens her cookbook and flips to seemingly random page.)
Hmm first I need some eggs .
(She quickly peers up at Gamma with a smile.)
Well my hobby is eating sweets of course!
That is why I have decided to make sweets for other people.
(She once again peers down at her book but she freezes up.)
(Her eyes focus upward on Kazuya.)
The l-lock was always there.
So I really can't tell you where to get it.
*Gamma looks over to Flonne with a smile*
Sorry I didn't notice you before. What brings you out here anyways? Apparently miss Nagisa here runs a bakery, is that what interested you?
Uh, I dunno.
I was just taking a walk while playing Splatoon 2 and suddenly I ended up here!
*Gamma turns back to Nagisa, before standing and walking towards her with a smile*
That's awful nice of you honestly. Is there anything I can do to help you out while I'm here? Afraid I didn't bring any money with me, but perhaps I can repay you another way instead. If you're alright with it of course.
Huh?
[Kazuya blinks a couple of times before looking at the girl straight to her eyes.]
Is the lock something unpleasant? And...what do you mean by your mom sleeping? It sounds simple, but...I can't help but think there's something more to it.
[Kazuya's eyes have this weird cunning air to them, he then chuckles.]
Sorry, I have the tendency of worrying too much.
(Nagisa walks over to the fridge as she looks back at Gamma.)
Well I would love the help but I can't really allow anyone into the business.
I'm not supposed to talk to strangers according to all those tv shows.
(She takes out a few eggs and walks back to her book.)
You could repay me by telling me about your hobbies.
I heard people do all sorts of fun stuff.
(She meets Kazuya's gaze with a stoic one of her own.)
I can see that.
You obviously need a cupcake to fix that worry wart attitude of yours.
*Gamma sighs and sits back down, looking out one of the windows*
I'm afraid all my hobbies are super boring. I mostly just play video or card games of some sort in my spare time. Nothing productive really. *shrug* Honestly, I've never even been that good at them. But what can I say, I find it interesting.
[Kazuya laughs loudly and types on his COMP for a moment as he does, sitting on the couch and petting Cerberus.]
Yeah, I'm sure the cupcake will be great, sweet things are always nice after a good day of training.
Wouldn't you agree, Pascal?
[The Cerberus closes his three eyes and nods as he rubs his head against Kazuya's hand.]
(As Nagisa begins to mix the many ingredients in her bowl she looks over at Gamma.)
Well mister your hobbies sound pretty interesting.
I don't even know what a card game is so you have already intrigued me.
(Her eyes then rest upon Pascal and widen.)
Is that a doggie ....?
(Her hands tremble with excitement)
*Flonne squeels with excitememt*
Someone say videogames!?
*Gamma looks around in his pockets, for a single deck box which he takes out and places on the table*
Well, they're little games you play on these special pieces of, well, cardboard. There are a lot of different ones, most of which have different sets of rules to follow. As for the cards themselves, they tend to vary greatly between games. Overall you'd simply have to read each card individually to know what they do, and even then working knowledge of the rules.....
*Gamma sighs and opens the box, revealing a fairly large pile of cards*
Regardless, usually they have some cool art on the cards as well. That part can be appreciated regardless.
Uh...
[Kazuya and his pal looks at each other and just shrug.]
Yeah, he's my best pal, his name is Pascal and he's a Cerberus...well, a special kind of Cerberus anyway.
[The giant demonic dog stands up and gets closer to the girl.]
(Nagisa quickly grows bored of Gamma's cards and instead runs over to Pascal.)
Aww he is so cute~
(She almost pets Pascal but stops at the last second.)
Oh my I almost forgot about proper hygiene.
Sorry giant doggy but I will have to pet you after i'm done baking.
(She runs back to the counter and puts her finished mix inside of the oven.)
He's really intelligent and despite looking a little bit scary he's has a really big heart of gold, isn't that right pal?
[Cerberus nods a couple of times before sitting down on his place, waiting for Nagisa to be done.]
And don't worry, he is also very patient.
*Gamma puts his cards away, feeling the sting of rejection*
Yeah.... Kinda expected something like that. *shrug* Oh well, win some you lose some.
(Waiting for the cupcakes to finish Nagisa decides to sit on a stool.)
(She slowly begins to spin on it as she talks.)
So what brings two weird people like you to my bakery?
I thought guys didn't like sweets.
(Her eyes focus up on the celing as she spins.)
At least that is what daddy told me before.
*Flonne notices Gamma feeling dejected*
Hey!
I still think you're cool!
w... Weird? I'm not... *sigh*
Anyways, I was just in the area and hadn't noticed this place before. So of course, my curiosity got the best of me. Its only natural after all.
*Gamma looks down at Flonne and sighs*
Please no ice puns, I don't know if that was on purpose, and honestly I'd rather not find out.
I mean, I'm nothing special. *shrug* Known that for a while
Well...I actually love sweets, back in the day my mom used to make a lot all the time!
I eat whenever I can, but trying to not go overboard, like she used to say.
[Kazuya closes both eyes with a slight smile.]
So, not only do I eat them because I love them, it also makes me remember the stuff she used to make.
And...well, there is also the possibility I'm just a weird guy, but I don't look like one, at least that's what I like to think!
[Kazuya laughs at his own comment, trying to get rid of the sadness he was starting to feel. He then leans on the couch and checks his COMP.]
Why don't you tell us more about your parents?
What kind of people are they?
(Nagisa smiles a bit.)
Well even if it was a huge coincide I am happy to have met the three of you.
I missed talking to people like this.
Wait, what do you mean ice puns?
I don't see any ice!
(Her smile instantly fades.)
My parents really aren't anything special...
(A ding is heard from the oven and Nagisa takes this as her way out.)
Oh well look at how time has passed.
(She rushes over to the stove and manages to package a perfect cupcake within seconds.)
Here you go mister Kazuya your order is ready.
Now you can go about your day without worrying so much.
*Gamma looks around the room a bit, noticing the lack of other customers*
You said this was a business of sorts, right? But if you don't get to talk to people much, you must not get many customers. Always sucks for one's talents to end up ignored.
*Gamma sighs and begins tossing and catching the ice shard he brought in*
Still, at least you have SOME people to talk to, right?
I'm always worried, it's part of my duty.
[Kazuya gently takes the cupcake from her and bows.]
Thanks a lot, it looks amazing!
How much is it?
DID SOMEBODY SAY ICE AGE?
Oh what I do is not really a talent.
I just really like sweets
(Nagisa rests her head on her shoulders as a tranquil expression appears on her face.)
Yeah today has been nice so far with you people.
It almost feels like a dream of sorts for me.
(She snaps out of her reverie as she counts on her fingers.)
I think you owe me ...
(She frowns and keeps counting.)
I forgot that this used to be mommy's job.
Used to be?
So it isn't anymore?
[Kazuya scratches the back of his head.]
Then how do I pay you?
*A child suddenly appears in the corner of the room when no one bothers looking in that space. They remain silent as if simply observing what's going on with a bored indifferent expression.*
*Gamma quietly gets up, and walks back towards the entry hallway, trying to go unnoticed. He decides to inspect the strange padlock while Kaz is talking to the girl.*
(Nagisa looks down at her cookbook and absently flips through it.)
Mommy got kind of tired so it isn't anymore.
Just take the cupcake.
(Her hands stop on a particular page about cheesecake.)
Sweets sound be free to everyone.
(Upon inspecting the padlock Gamma is able to see an intricate polka dot pattern on it that appears mesmerizing. The lock itself is of a simple variety being a key based one yet it is cartoonist huge. A strange language is carved on the bottom pattern of the lock.)
[Kazuya takes notice of what Gamma is doing and sighs. He once more looks at the girl.]
But that's not the right thing to do, it's important to repay this kind of service, after all one must have money to make these fantastic delicacies!
Nagisa, I will not accept just taking it, so give me a price, anything and I will pay.
*Superbia seems to take interest in Kazuya's comment and decides to chime in.*
You should probably charge him 40000 yen. You poured a lot of care into making those sweets, didn't you?
*Superbia seems to smile slightly as they say this.*
*Gamma looks around, seeing that he is unnoticed, he grins and grabs hold of the lock*
Alright, Shiranui, lets try something more... subtle.
*any subtlety is lost as Shiranui flashes into existence. Meanwhile, Gamma sends ice into the lock, the ice expands in an attempt to fill the keyhole and push the spring-loaded pins to a similar position as if he were using a correct key. Once this is done, Gamma attempts to turn his makeshift ice key and open the lock*
Well then for payment all I want is cheesecake!
(A bashful smile appears on Nagisa's face.)
If you really insist on paying me for committing to my hobby then all I want is that in return.
Well did put a bit of effort into making a cupcake but it was really my treat.
Charging so much yen for it seems like too much.
(Nagisa suddenly freezes as the lock falls apart under Gamma's strategy.)
(Her head slowly turns to face Gamma as an unreadable look appears on her face.)
Mister just leave the door alone ...
(Her voice barely comes out as a whisper.)
Please.
[He quickly turns to face Superbia as a cocky grin appears on his face, mocking him with an almost caricaturesque expression. After a second though, he turns back to Nagisa with a gentle smile.]
Of course, no problem!
I have to warn you though, I'm not good with this kind of stuff.
[Kazuya takes a bite of his cupcake before walking towards the girl.]
Oh! And just like I thought, the taste is amazing.
It's only natural I have to repay you now!
[He then notices the sudden change in her.]
Are you okay, Nagisa...?
*Gamma removes the lock, and looks back to Nagisa, concerned*
S... Sorry about that, but well, I have a curious habit. Why does the door matter so much for you? N... Not that i mean anything by it. Simply interested is all
(Nagisa looks at her feet as the polka dots on her dress turn black.)
I'm fine.
I just don't like people breaking Mommy's things.
(Her arm raises as she points to the now open door.)
Get out please ...
I don't really feel like making pastries anymore.
*Gamma takes a deep breath and pauses for a moment*
You said your mother was sleeping. That means she's still here, yes? I'm very sorry to intrude, but is it alright for me to speak with your mother?
*Gamma fakes a lighthearted chuckle as he stands by the door*
I mean, as long as she's there it's not like I'll be able to break anything, right?
(The girl wanders into the neighborhood wondering why the place seems vaguely familiar)
Huh... This place kinda reminds me of home.
(She glances at the house the others are in before shrugging and entering the lobby)
Guess I'll check the place out.
(She pauses at the scene before her as Nagisa's dress shifts, deciding to wait on the rest to leave so she can ask what exactly is going on)
*Superbia begins growing curious at the mention of a parent.*
I am curious as to this concept of "mother". I myself have no real parents, so I'd be intrested in seeing what this "mother" has to say.
No you can't speak to my mommy!
(Nagisa runs over to the door and shields it with her own body.)
I am once again asking you all to leave the premises before I-I ...
(She upwardly glares at Gamma as her hands tremble.)
Get mad and never make a single pastry again!
*A young Neko walks into the building!*
Not entirely sure how a desert ended up here, but I guess I found the river in it.
*heh hehs and then sees the commotion*
Um... am I interrupting something?
*Gamma winks to the rest of the group as he gestures to Superbia*
So you're going to deny this poor orphan the chance to know what a mother is like? Nagisa, I'm sure you can find it in your heart to allow him to meet your own. After all, once we leave he'll have to go back to the orphanage. It would be a shame if he never got to meet someone as nice as your mom.
What the...?
[Kazuya notices the sudden change, but decides to stay quiet about it. He then sighs as looks at her.]
Now now, no one wants that Nagisa.
We can help no matter what happens, is there something wrong with your mom?
I'm technically an adult and have seen a lot of weird stuff and conditions in my lifetime, so maybe there something I can do...?
. . . .
I mean what's the worst that could happen? Not like you killed your mother or something.
Also do you have any donuts?
(Nagisa breaks under the pressure of all the people and suddenly screams.)
Well none of you can meet my mommy!
She is dead and it's all my fault!
(Tears spring out of her eyes as her pupils begins to change into a shade of blue and red.)
Just leave me along with my sweets.
*Superbia looks back to Gamma and then looks at Nagisa as he begins crying and trying to wipe away the tears with his sleeves.*
No pastries...
I'm sorry miss, I just wanted to see what it's like to...to have a parent...
*Superbia begins sobbing loudly as he falls to the ground and begins covering his face with two hands.*
H-hey now.... it's nothing to cry over..... *seemed very unsure what to do now with two sobbers and no donut!*
*Gamma puts his hand on both Nagisa and Superbia's shoulders*
Now now, it'll be alright. I'm sorry about your mother, but I'm sure it wasn't your fault. These sorts of things happen. I didn't mean to bring up bad memories.... Perhaps it would help you if we faced them together? There must be some reason you decided to lock the door. Perhaps it is guilt? Regardless, I'm sure you'll feel much better if you face it
[Kazuya just looks down at Nagisa's sudden outburst. He knows too well what that guilt feels like, and there is nothing he can or should say to make it better. Kazuay decides to stand there in silence, only placing one hand on her head.]
(Nagisa talks in between bouts of sniffles.)
As long as I try my best I don't need anyone to help me.
(With incredible speed she opens the door and then dissapears behind it.)
*Gamma remains silent... Bringing his hand off of Superbia.... He looks at the door for a moment, before attempting to open it*
*Superbia instantly stops sobbing and looks up with a bored expression as they wipe away the tears.*
Well, that information should suffice. It seems my performance was unneeded since this "mother" person isn't present anyway.
(With Nagisa gone from the room the house itself glows a faint white and pieces of it begin to break off and fade. Gamma manages to hold the door but only for a few seconds as it undergoes the same effect. In a matter of minutes the house is completely gone leaving everyone stranded in the barren desert once again.)
(This time the sky has changed an eerie combination of red and blue as a tower now appears in the far off horizon. Yet for now it appears that there is nothing else to be done.)
Aww man.... I wanted a donut and instead I got a tower.
Honestly can we get a law passed that towers and skyscrapers are banned?
*With the house now RIP, Gamma looks over to Superbia and sighs*
So.... I feel like there's a bit of an elephant in the room.... I don't get to see you very often, so I may as well ask. Who are you anyways? And I mean, who do you think you are?
*Superbia looks at his hands for a moment before responding to Gamma with the same indifferent look as always.*
I am Superbia...or perhaps what would be more accurate to say is that I am a Superbia. I gained a will of my own and thus I am my own person now...
But still, I feel like perhaps there's more to it than that. At times I feel like I am never truly separate from the ones who I gained my being from.
A tower, I see.
So something really was up. I hate how you're always right, Pascal.
[Kazuya chuckles as the demonic dog nods with satisfaction. Kazuya then takes another bite of his cupcake before giving the remaining half to his pal.]
Well, it seems like there isn't much to do for today, so let's continue our training, pal.
[Kazuya and Cerberus then turns around and begin to walk away, just waving at the others.]
(Homura steps out of the shadows simply stating at Gamma with an annoyed look)
Geez Gamma-san first you traumatized the poor girl now you're trying to bust in after her?
(She sighs and hangs her head down, clearly surprised at Gamma's lack of social grace)
I swear Gamma-san it's no wonder most people think you're evil... Honestly I did too for a while but well, in hindsight you didn't really seem onboard with the whole random violence thing so um...
(She looks up at him and blushes a bit, obviously not really comfortable talking about her... Hasty decision making)
Um what I'm saying is, well sorry about thinking the worst before Gamma-san... You did kinda help Madoka so yeah.
(Her blush vanishes as the girl smirks at him and her voice goes from it's prior seriousness to a light hearted one)
That being said... You really are just bad with people aren't you? I mean barging in like that? (Homura shakes her head) Nope not a good idea in the least bit Gamma-san.
(She looks around the now empty space after her small rant is done, clearly confused by the sudden lack of house)
Also what exactly happened just now.
*Gamma ponders for a moment, one hand on his chin*
"The ones you gained your existence from".... That's something to do with Hubris, though based on how you talked about him earlier, you probably don't mean him. So then, I guess its the people he made you from....
So, I must ask, who is i....
*Gamma blinks for a moment, still looking at Superbia*
Oh, no.... Tell me, do you know whose pride you may have been formed from? Or taken in, I'm not sure how it works.
*Gamma looks back to Homura and shrugs*
I'll admit, I've never been the greatest in a crowd. still, so often people will attempt to hide something they really ought to be dealing with. I may be a bit direct, but I'm really not as bad as people like to think of me.
*Gamma looks out across the desert for a moment*
I'm just destined to be a loner I guess.
As for what happened, well, honestly all I can say is magic. You'll eventually get numbed to the idea of things coming in and out of nowhere
Well, apparently these guys asked a kid to meet her mother.
And her mother was dead.
Oh, and a bakery was involved.
That's all I got.
*Superbia simply points at Gamma with the same indifferent expression.*
You were one of the ones but there was another. I don't know their name, though. I was made from a lot of pride though, enough to become almost as powerful as Hubris in some regards. Powerful enough to hide my presence from them and if necessary fight back.
*Superbia notices the strange girl who appeared and just looks at her slightly confused.*
Another girl? What kind of desert is this where random children seem to appear?
(Homura smiles at him and shrugs, obviously satisfied enough with his response)
Well... I guess you can count me as... Not a friend but um friendly? I figured out your weren't really that bad myself so yeah I'll give you a chance Gamma-san!
(She turns over to Superbia and giggles)
I'm not a random child I'm Homura Akemi... Also please don't call me a kid, I hardly fit the bill of one anymore and it's a tiny bit insulting...
(She looks just a tad annoyed with him before putting a smile on her face)
But regardless of all that it's nice to meet you! Also I have no idea what this desert is I was just wandering through a neighborhood and... This happened so totally lost over here.
*Gamma chuckles and looks at Superbia*
You're one to talk... Random children appearing from nowhere is like, your thing...
Though, I think I know who the other person you mentioned is, well, its not a big deal anyways.... *Gamma laughs for a moment* Oh dear, this makes me a parent, doesn't it? Kinda funny if you think about it.
*Gamma looks back at Homura and shrugs*
Well, I don't really mind however you think of me. Honestly its no big deal.
And well, I'm pretty much always lost nowadays. I just do my best to roll with it. After all, the why usually isn't a helpful question to ask, far more important is what you'll do about it.
(She giggles at him and nods... Obviously not really buying his words)
You say you don't care about what anyone else thinks Gamma... But I don't really believe that anyone can be all alone without it bugging them!
(Homura's voice comes out... Cheery as always and age raises a fist into the air at her statement)
So you can say whatever you like but it seems very untrue to me!
*Gamma crosses his arms and turns away from Homura*
Yeah, sure, whatever. Well, I don't mind you being around or anything. J... Just as long as you don't try much of anything. I'm fine on my own, really. I'm sure you have better things to do.
(The girl laughs and begins walking away)
Yeah of course Gamma-san... Geez you really sound Tsundere there ya know that?
(Homura smirks at him and darts off with a wave, leaving some parting words behind)
You should really learn to be more honest with yourself Gamma... Eh just Gamma I think it sounds better! Also don't be such a Tsundere it doesn't suit you, you actually seem pretty cool most times but geez that's just... Silly.
(A final snicker is heard before her speed picks up enough that Homura can no longer be seen, probably running off back to Tokyo... Or wherever the main city is now who knows?)
*Superbia looks around the desert briefly before facing Gamma once more.*
I feel...I should go now. Goodbye, Gamma.
*Superbia looks somewhat saddened as they disappear the next time that nobody is looking directly at them.*
*Gamma sighs and glances at the area Superbia was once in, before he walks off in a seemingly random direction. As Gamma goes he takes out a broken feather, and examines it*
They really are quite alike..... Other one used to call me Tsundere too..... I wonder, what did they see in me anyways? How much does it differ? *shrug* Guess it's too late to think about now. Probably should have asked.
(The standard home appears once again in the barren desert and this time with a few odd additions. Yellow chains now rise from the sand and cover the house as if restraining it. While the previously open windows are now locked with chains on them that simply hang from the sills. The lights still remain on yet now there is a sense of isolation from it or that could be attributed to the surrounding desert. In front of the house stands Homura observing the roof as if studying something.)
*Gamma is wandering through the feather, enjoying his wonderful alone time. He examines a broken feather as he goes. Heends up around the back of the house before he notices the chains, curious he goes over to examine them. He takes out a rod of metal, roughly half the size of his usual staff, and pokes at the chains with it*
(The chains shake a bit at the contact as if alive but then settle back to their original state.)
*Homura notices the slight shaking and decidedly ignores it*
This is truly an anomaly in time.
Yet for a witch to create this is next to impossible.
*She continues to study the top of the roof*
I wonder what it feels like to be so maimed that you trap yourself.
*Gamma watches the chains, and shrugs*
Alright, so they can move some. Lets see how they li-
*Gamma pauses upon hearing Homura.... He looks back at his feather, and puts it away*
Lets see how they like this. Shiranui.
*Gamma's persona bursts into life around him in a flash. He touches one of the chains with his hand before shouting*
Ice Age.
*Gamma attempts to send ice into the chains in an attempt to freeze over them, more to see the reaction than anything else*
(The chains freeze under ice age beginning to crack a bit after being forced to suddenly change in state. They remain still appearing like golden tendrils under the ice yet a sharp cracking noise is heard from the roof. The house itself then begins to tremble and the chain crack even more under the added pressure.)
(As this occurs the area takes on a sickly sweet smell and the sky appears to grow a bit darker.)
*Homura simply raises an eyebrow at the scene*
It appears that you will suffer even more tenacious one.
*She gently pulls out a feather from her left wing and lays it on the sand*
Yet you can still be of use as long as you don't die too quick.
*Satisfied with what is to come Homura spreads her wings and flies off into the blackened sky.*
*Gamma holds his nose at the smell, and finally decides to walk to the house's front. He sees the feather Homura left behind.... Taking out the broken one and comparing him. Gamma nods*
So she is still around after all.... Great, looks like I missed it. *sigh* Well, whatever is going on, can't help but feel its my fault.
*Gamma looks up at the roof, before using his off hand to knock on the front door*
(The door swings open at Gamma's knock and remains ajar revealing the interior of the house. From Gamma's position on the front step he is able to see that layout of the home is similar to last time albeit with a few alterations. The walls now appear to be patterned with polka dots and the furniture itself appears to be a bit darker in tone. The trembling of the house has oddly stopped for now but the chains remain a frozen monument to what has previously occurred.)
(The sweet smell becomes more prevalent and now Gamma can feel a set of eyes watching him from an unknown location.)
*Gamma lets go of his nose, gagging a little before gathering his composure. He briefly looks around, finding no source for the eyes. Gamma shakes his head, and steps inside, walking towards the kitchen where Nagisa's business was. Gamma clears his throat*
H... Hello? I.. Is anyone there? Excuse me, miss Nagisa. Its me again, Gamma. I'm here to apologize for my behavior the other day. *sigh* I shouldn't have pushed you.... Can anyone hear me?
(The previously locked door to the side of the kitchen swings open and Nagisa's voice statically filters into the rest of the house.)
Mommy is strong ... g
S-She ... ca .... n ... fight off anything
(The house trembles a bit as Nagisa's voice grows more confident.)
....Pro .... it to .....
I ...ead ... i'll ... wish ... for ....
(Nagisa's voice suddenly cuts off as the front door slams open revealing one colorful ringed eye. A pastel white color surrounds the eyes as a cone shaped nose presses it's fluffy red tip against the floor.)
(A high pitched voice sounds from the apparition from the door saying only one word.)
Cheese!
*Gamma looks into the open door, he walks closer to the door, interested. Shortly before he reaches it, Gamma pauses, and turns to the.... Loud figure*
I.... What? Ok, hello. I don't have any cheese I'm afraid. That's what you're looking for I guess.
*Gamma looks around the room again, before sighing and stepping towards the figure*
This is a candy shop if anything. However, perhaps I can help you some other way?
(The one eye visible through the door widens in contemplation and then shifts back to a natural state as the white around it begins to recede. It's nose also grows a bit smaller as the creature begins to fit itself through the door. Starting with it's head the creature starts moving into the actual home revealing a long black and pink poka dotted body that follows it. Once it's white head taps the ceiling two wing like ears one red and one blue flap out. It's two multi colored ringed eyes focus on Gamma as it curiously tilts it's head.)
(The high pitched voice once again comes from it's mouth.)
....Cheese?
(As it speaks a warm gust of wind comes from the other open door as the sound of a heart monitor is heard from it.)
*Gamma steps back from the creature, before looking around the room. Gamma walks towards the sound of the heart monitor, making sure to keep himself between it and the creature*
So, that's all you can say, huh? Sorry, I'm afraid I don't know how to help you there. Miss Nagisa has a kitchen, you may find some cheese in there, if that's what you wanted.
*Gamma gestures down the hallway towards the kitchen with his right hand, trying to direct the creature. With his left, he reaches behind his back and grabs hold of a small metal rod, just to be safe*
(The creature looks for barely even a second before it's multicolored eyes once again focus on Gamma. It moves further into the room as a set of gleaming white fangs are revealed and it's ears lower to the sides of it's head. Through slow movements it inches it's way closer to Gamma but it takes great pains to not damage anything in the vicinity.)
(The creature's high pitched voices takes on a music lilt to it.)
Cheese Cheese Cheese~
(Meanwhile, as Gamma walks toward the sound of the heart monitor it grows even louder as the distance is closed. A mix of the sweet scent and a sterile hospital scent become noticeable with the movement.)
*Gamma keeps both eyes on the creature as he steps backwards through the door, occasionally glancing behind him to make sure he doesn't run into anything.*
Alright, just stay back a little, cool? Personal space and all that. Wouldn't want anything bad to happen, so just keep your distance. I don't have anything on me, so you'll just have to deal with it.
*Gamma puts his right arm behind his back as well, slowly and deliberately taking out two metal rods, he takes a deep breath as he proceeds, only taking his eyes off the creature to glance back for brief moments*
(As Gamma proceeds backwards he notices the wall change from a pastel color to a pure white and the floors shift from warm carpet to cold granite. The sickeningly sweet smell is now gone and replaced with a sterile medicinal aroma. While the comforting feel of the house is now gone only to be replaced with an isolating sensation. Soon the creature becomes nothing but a speck as Gamma proceeds and the sound of a closing door reverberates through the hall.)
(As the ceiling becomes a bit lower and the walls close in a set of four doors now become apparent on each side of the hall. Up ahead is a large set of yellow doors with a bright red "Emergency" sign on top of it, but unlike the other doors it is padlocked.)
*Gamma breaths a sigh of relief, and glances at each of the four doors. He notices the far larger door at the end. Noticing the lock, Gamma sighs and steps towards it*
Well, I've solved this little issue before. Easy to do it again. Shiranui, if you would.
Ice Age.
*Gamma's persona bursts into life with a roar, likely making anyone on the other side aware of his presence as he bends down to freeze the lock, once again using ice to take the place of a key in order to open the lock*
(The lock falls apart allowing for the double doors to swing back which effectively turn the "Emergency" sign off. In front of Gamma now lies an atrium revealing an open blue sky surrounded by cartoon depictions of candy on the walls. The room itself is very sparse with minimal hospital equipment save for a heart monitor and cart covered in various objects. At the center of the room lies a single hospital bed with it's covers noticeably shifting with movement yet the patient's face is unable to be seen from the distance.)
*Gamma walks into the atrium, stepping towards the figure on the hospital bed. Gamma puts away his two metal rods and dismisses his Persona, approaching them with arms wide open, showing his empty palms*
Hey, its ok. I'm not sure what's happening right now, but there's no need to be scared. S.... I'm sorry for barging in, I'm just trying to figure out what's happening...
*Gamma turns away for a moment, looking at one of the walls, before looking back at the patient*
Also, there's someone I should apologize to. Is it ok if we talk for a bit?
*Shiranui appears again!*
Gamma is right! I'm sure we can talk things out! Just give us some time!
(A quiet yet powerful voice speaks from beneath the covers.)
Are you the doctor that is attending to me today?
(The person beneath the covers shifts a bit to better hear Gamma only to reveal a head of plentiful white hair. Two pale hands cling to the top of the sheets as the person once again speaks over the steady beeping of the monitor.)
D-Did you keep your promise to me?
*Gamma firmly dismisses Shiranui before a word can come out. He sighs and shakes his head at the person*
I'm sorry, I'm just another visitor. Afraid I don't know what you're talking about. I'm looking for someone named "Nagisa".
*Gamma scratches the back of his head for a moment and smiles*
Sorry if I'm not what you were hoping for, I just kinda.... Found this place after all. Didn't mean to bother you too much.
Yep! Tha-
*Shiranui then disappears, being firmly dismissed by Gamma, reverting back into his sea of the soul
(The two pale hands pull down on the sheet revealing a frail looking middle aged woman with weary brown eyes. Plentiful strands of white hair not befitting her youth lie about her face in a mess and noticeable stress lines are on her face. Yet despite this appearance the woman carries a certain determination in her eyes and faces Gamma with a slight smile.)
Don't worry young man any friend of my daughter is a friend of mine.
(She studies Gamma a bit as she slowly moves to sit up on her bed.)
Yet you appear to be a bit old for Nagisa's age.
Hopefully your not trying to steal my daughter from me boy.
(She offers Gamma a conspiratorial wink as the sound of young laughter is heard from down the hall. The woman's eyes light up at this laughter as she pulls the covers over her arms to hide a few IV tubes.)
And here comes my darling Nagisa now. Guess your in luck pink hair.
(The sound of pattering footsteps approaches as the woman attempts to look a bit more awake only to begin coughing heavily.)
*Gamma blushes a little and shakes his head*
W... Wait, no, no. Its nothing like that.. I just needed to..
*upon hearing the footsteps, Gamma steps back a little and attempts to straighten himself up, he mutters under his breath*
ugh, of course... This was such a bad time, wasn't it? *sigh* Lets face it, I'm kinda an expert at failing this sort of thing
(The woman continues to cough as her face twists into a pained expression. Yet the sound of laughter only comes closer and closer until Nagisa finally appears. Wearing a traditional elementary school uniform complete with cap and backpack she swings a stuffed bunny in her hands. Upon seeing the woman she instantly drops the bunny and runs over to her with excited fervor.)
(Nagisa joyfully screams out ...)
Mommy I missed you so much!
(The woman forcefully stifles back the coughs with clear difficulty and gently lifts up Nagisa with both her arms. Her body begins to tremble with the exertion and her stress lines become even more prominent yet Nagisa does not appear to notice.)
(The woman smiles at Nagisa through the pain and says ...)
My darling girl I have missed you too and can't wait to hear about your school day!
(The two spend a few seconds afterwards simply taking in the presence of the other until Nagisa finally notices Gamma and frowns.)
(Nagisa confusedly states ...)
Hey Mommy is this guy a new doctor ?
(At Nagisa's question the woman looks at Gamma with confusion and a slight glint of growing distrust in her eyes.)
*Gamma scratches the back of his head, and looks around for a moment*
S... Sorry if I'm being rude. But do I look old enough to be a doctor?
*Gamma sighs and puts both arms behind his head*
I mean, I'm only eighteen after all.
*Gamma looks back over to Nagisa, and takes a deep breath*
Anyways, that's beside the point. We met a few days ago, remember? Some people came with me, one of them, Kazuya, asked for a cupcake.
*Gamma takes off his normally relaxed facade and bows apologetically*
Then I looked into a room I shouldn't have, so I came to apologize. I... I know you're probably mad at me, but I didn't expect to bring anything up
(Nagisa still looks at Gamma with confusion as her mother begins to pat her a bit on the head.)
Are your sure you not another patient of this hospital mister?
(Nagisa's inquisitive brown eyes stare in Gamma as she says this.)
I'm afraid I have never met you before in my life.
To be continued for a later time ....
OOC: ah yes, sleep is such a wonderful and convenient thing. Oh well, I'll just reply so you can bump it whenever available again
IC: *Gamma looks around for a moment, as though trying to remember where he is, before sighing and shaking his head*
Sorry about that. I must have mistaken you for someone else then. My apologies.
*Gamma smiles at the pair and puts one arm behind his head*
Guess it was just luck that you shared a name. I've never seen this place before honestly.
*Gamma leans back, both arms behind his head, and walks over to a wall near the double doors*
Either way, you could call me a bit of a supernatural freak. I've heard all sorts of stories about ghosts and stuff at hospitals, course none of it's real. Regardless, I was wondering if either of you had seen anything unusual lately.
Well, aside from me of course. *shrug* I'll admit, I'm kinda odd.
(Instead of a home there now only remains an open door in the desert. A blinking red sign hangs above and a medicinal yet sweet smell spills out from the door. If one looks closely a dark miasma can be witnessed around it.)
(Meanwhile, both mother and daughter continue to curiously gaze at Gamma as the emergency room begins to slowly darken. Brilliant red spots appear on the open ceiling as the doors to the room are swiftly opened.)
(Two nurses sporting very feminine figures and equipped with old style nurse uniform rush in. Oddly enough both their heads look like spiral colored jaw breakers and they are equipped with what appear to be tranquilizer guns.)
(As the nurses rush past Gamma and head toward the mother and daughter pair the chant of "Cheese" can be heard.)
*Gamma looks straight at the mother and daughter for a moment, before finally noticing the nurses. He takes one glance and sees their peculiar heads*
Ok, something is definitely going on here, a...
*Gamma hears the chant and sighs, summoning his persona*
I knew I should have done something about that brat earlier. Alright, Shiranui. Maeigaon.
*Gamma's persona roars, causing four tendrils of darkness to phase out of the ground behind the nurses, attempting to restrain the pair and drag them to the floor.*
Would anyone care to tell me what's going on? Or am I going to have to take drastic measures.
(The woman wraps her arms around Nagisa in a protective manner and looks up at Gamma with a grim look in her eyes. Nagisa looks up at the woman in surprise and then gazes at the nurses with wonder.)
Mommy what is going on ...?
(Racking coughs can be heard from the woman as a slight smile forms on her paling face. Her left arm remains wrapped around Nagisa while her limp right arm pats Nagisa's head once again.)
It appears that my time is up young one.
(The woman continues to watch Gamma with a grim look as tears begin to form in her eyes.)
Young man let the nurses pass.
(As she says this the nurses struggle against their newfound restraints and continue with the same chant. The floor of the hospital room itself begins to take on a spiral design similar to the heads of the nurses while a set of multicolored ringed eyes appear on the now blackened ceiling.)
(An odd voice breaks through all this chaos simply stating ...)
Are you going to make the contract Nagisa?
*Gamma sighs and shakes his head*
Ok, look, I don't have the slightest idea what's going on, and for me, that's saying a lot. All I know is that there's something very, very wrong happening right now.
Is it too much to....
*Gamma sighs again and strikes his face with his palm*
No, of course no one would explain things, I probably look like a psychopath. With how I came in babbling nonsense.
*Gamma finally glances at the ceiling, noticing the eyes*
I really should have dealt with you earlier.
Shiranui, Diamond Dust.
*The tendrils around the nurse's loosen a bit as 6 spears of ice form in the air around Gamma and launch themselves at the ceiling eyes*
(The woman's cough begins to worsen as the pure white sheets on top of her are stained with red spots. Her motions become slower as she tries to maintain her calm, powerful gaze in light of the sudden turn of events. Nagisa can only watch in horror as she clutches onto the women's arm like a lifeline and begins to tremble.)
Mommy i'm scared ...
(The nurses noticing the women's worsening condition only struggle more eventually finding release from the tendrils weakening grip. Upon falling to the ground they quickly right themselves and once again make a run to the woman's bed.)
(Six ice spears impale upon the eyes eliciting a guttural roar that temporarily appears to alter the room. Within the slight alteration Gamma is able to see a terribly tall table in place of the woman's bed and a tiny mouse like creature in place of Nagisa.)
( Yet this image fades as the roar dies down leaving behind the hospital room and a set of now glowing eyes. One of the eyes glowing a deep blue focuses in on Gamma and the ground begins to shake directly beneath him.)
*Gamma laughs as the spears strike the eyes*
See!! I knew that imp had something to do with this. I don't know what you are or what you're trying to pull, b.....
*Gamma briefly glances back at the bed and sees the now freed nurses*
Wait, no, don't... You're not going anywh....
*Gamma nearly falls over at the sudden shaking, instead stumbing away from the center of the trembling*
OH COME ON WHAT NOW?
(Both nurses manage to reach the bed and rapidly spring into action with one prepping the tranquilizer and the other grabbing at Nagisa. The woman simply faces the nurse carrying the tranquilizer with an accepting smile as her skin appears almost translucent now. While Nagisa struggles against the other nurse's grip but to no avail as she soon find herself dragged away from the bed.)
Mother please!
(The woman slowly looks at Nagisa and shouts ...)
Be strong my dear girl!
(Nagisa begins to cry as a tranquilizer dart gets plunged into the woman's skin.)
(As all this occurs the shaking beneath Gamma weakens as the same creatures from before plunges down from the ceiling with it's jaws wide. It appears that the creature is attempting to consume everyone in the room.)
CHEEESE~
*Gamma attempts to step backwards, but there's very little to go, his breathing becomes heavy*
Wait... S... Stop... Stay Away from me..
*Gamma stumbles over seemingly nothing and drops to the floor, as the room begins to grow cold*
Don't come any closer....
S... Shiranui. Ice Age.
*Gamma's persona flickers to life in front of him and roars, causing a massive wave of ice to engulf the room. Gamma himself is shivering as he looks around the room in panic, he seems to be hyperventilating*
(Homura wanders around the hospital glancing at various rooms)
Geez these places give me the creeps... Well I guess it's worth checking into.
(The girl comes to a door, hearing voices and banging noises inside she pauses for a moment... Before her clothes transform and a shotgun appears in her hands. Homura kicks open the door glancing about, she spots the rather odd nurses and Gamma, along with whatever is trying to devour people)
Gamma!? What in the hell is going on here!? Come on we need to keep moving, that Witch is dangerous but it's not impossible to deal with!
(A shotgun blasts rings out as Homura's gun is pointed right for Charlotte, and suddenly a bomb appears in her hand as said gun vanishes. She begins running out to the halls, urging Gamma to follow by pointing her arm at the door. Hopefully they can stay away long enough to come up with something... Though she's got no real plan for now)
(The woman gently falls against the bed with a peaceful look on her face as Nagisa drops to her knees with a stunned and teary expression. Young Nagisa is barely able to choke out a sob as the creature from above attempts to crash down. Yet the descent of the creature is halted as it's face is met with a wave of sheer ice.)
(Gamma's ice wave easily envelops the room freezing over all the surfaces available and creating layers of frost over everyone else in the area. The creature itself having met with the full brunt of the strike is left temporarily dazed with it's mouth hanging open. The creature is then met with a direct gun strike causing a cartoon circle of birds to appear around it's head as it tries to recover. )
(Upon running out the door Homura is able to notice that the hospital is beginning to erode into something more eerie. With the pristine white floors slowly turning black and the door themselves beginning to appear twisted and inverted,)
*Gamma looks around the scene, and scrambles towards the door, getting to his feet shortly before reaching it, he's calmed down a little, though he is still breathing very quickly*
W... Homura? Why are you here? Why can't I get any explanations, what is that monster trying to kill me...
Why is everything always trying to kill me.... I swear I haven't done anything wrong, what was I, Hitler?
*Gamma runs after Homura, looking around at the hospital's twisted form*
And now everything's wrong, its all so wrong.... c.... Please, do you have any idea what's happening?
(Nagisa continues to cry as a brilliant white, candy shaped gemstone appears in front of her. Upon it's appearance the gemstone already begins to fill with a darkened color as Nagisa's tears hit the floor. The floor itself slowly becomes as black as the creature as blinking red spots appear on it and around Nagisa.)
(The voice from earlier once again appears and simply utters ....)
Despair is the fate of all magical girls ...
(The creature hanging above Nagisa soon recovers, but instead of going for her it decides to chase after Gamma and Homura. With the full force of it's serpentine body behind it easily destroys the double emergency doors with it's face and chases after the two while squeezing into the hall. )
(As the creature begins to break the hall itself with it's own body the area becomes even more twisted beginning to turn into a mess of tables at the end of it. Floating pastries can be seen as the ceiling soon becomes an open ended pink space.)
Gamma I don't know why people hate you! But I don't hate you... I did for a little bit but like I said... I regret that.
(She looks around the melting room with a grimace as she clutches her bomb)
I do know what's happening though I think. This place is becoming a Witch's Barrier Gamma, soon enough it'll be the surreal nightmare of the witch called Charlotte, familiars should be along shortly too... Luckily for us I've seen it killed before. Now focus and don't think about it too hard okay? We'll be fine, I've got this under control.
(Homura smiles at him, obviously trying to be reassuring to Gamma... Funny considering how much older he is but she's not going to worry about it. Her eyes glance around the place, checking for anything off as a combat knife appears in her left hand. Should be good enough for small ones)
*Gamma giggles a bit as his breathing slows*
yeah, yeah, fine. TOTALLY fine... This is fine.
*he gestures to the twisted area around them*
Nothing in this place is ever fine. ITS ALWAYS CRAZY and WHENEVER I try talking to anyone nothing works out and....
*Gamma finally catches his breath and sighs*
N.... Nevermind... So we just continue running then? I am NOT fighting that. Not if I can help it.
... Gamma we can't just leave it be! If that thing isn't stopped people are going to die!
(The girl looks at him with a sad expression on her face, obviously stunned by the lack of thought into what could happen)
You can run away if you want... I have to kill her, but fine Gamma-san. Go now. And leave it up to me... It's a Magical Girls job to hunt Witches and I don't plan to fail.
(She looks back at Charlotte, The hourglass in her shield snaps shut for a moment as she glares at the beast, darting a bit closer and tossing her pipe bomb right at it's mouth. As time flips back to life the girl's hand presses a button and suddenly the bomb tears into the Witch, flames and shockwave bashing away as Homura dashes forward)
OOC: Soul Gem percentage... 20.
(Undeterred by the tight space around it the creature continues pushing itself forward with it's mouth wide open for when it falls upon the two. However, this proves to be a bad idea as it's mouth is instantly blasted by a pipe bomb that appeared within it. The creature is once again left dazed and trapped by the hallway as it's eyes take on a swirly confused expression.)
(The creature moans out ...)
Cheese Cheese Cheese.
(Can be heard from the creature as Gamma reaches the edge of the hallway. In front of him no longer lies a straight path having been replaced by a mess of floating tables, chairs, and pastries. The hallway itself is practically nonexistent in front of them having been replaced by an endless pink sky.)
(Surrounding him on the chaotic mess of furniture appears to be black blobs with tiny nurse caps and spiral faces similar to the nurses before. Lacking the ability to speak the blobs excitedly jump up and down as they scurry on twig like brown feet. A few of them even reveal a set of sharp fangs beneath the spiral face as they continually jump back and forth between platforms.)
*Gamma stops at the end of the hall, he only gives the blobs a passing glance before turning back to Homura*
Y... Well yes, of course its going to hurt someone, but that's no reason to g.....
Oh god, she's actually going for it. I... Well....
*Gamma simply stands there for a moment, clutching his fist*
Th... I already did my best... Thing was mostly insulted... There's really not much I can do...
... Have you tried wearing it down? I can keep it busy for a while, but you've gotta be able to come up with something right? If you can do those spears and stuff I dunno, try a bigger attack?
(She shrugs, not really knowing how his magic works. Only that now is clearly the time to improvise if ever there were one)
And you say that someone getting hurt isn't reason to fight... I'm starting to see why people dislike you Gamma, I'm not gonna hold it against you. But most of us seem to be well.. "Heros" of some kind, so it's only natural they don't like someone who's just looking out for himself.
(She shrugs as a sniper rifle takes her knife's place)
Of course I'm not going to judge you for it, but I definitely see why some might.
(Once again time shuts as she looks through the scope, aiming right for the Witch's eye with her breath held. A blast of flames flies from the rifle straight towards it, seems she's using fire Dust this time. As the blast travesty to Charlotte Homura resumes time and continues running)
Now come on Gamma time's ticking here, and I don't know if I've actually got enough firepower to kill her on my own...
(The creature panics under the flames as it's giant body begins to flail tearing down the entire hallway with a vengeance. It attempts to blow out the flames with it's cone shaped nose yet fails causing it to panic even more. Under all the pressure the walls finally come down revealing nothing but an endless pink space similar to the end of the hallway.)
(Meanwhile, a crack appears in the now black gemstone in Nagisa's hands as a vortex of wind is created from it. Nagisa herself has stopped crying by now having a rather vacant look on her face as the vortex in her hands tugs at the reality around her.)
(The creature begins to rapidly moves backwards in the now destroyed hallway as if being directly pulled by something. It's long body easily flows back into the emergency room and the last part witnessed of it is a surprised face. This face only lasts for mere moments before the creature finally disappears behind closed doubles doors.)
*Gamma starts laughing for a moment*
Oh, look at me, getting lectured by a child. Pathetic really...
I just said I already shot the biggest thing I had at it... Too large to restrain, too large to freeze, the spears are like thorns....
*As though finally realizing something, Gamma begins searching his person*
Come to think of it, there is one more thing. I haven't tried it yet, but it shouldn't be dangerous. Saw a bunch of children using it, so how hard coul....
*Gamma finally turns back to the creature and watches its rapid retreat, Gamma breathes a sigh of relief*
Or not. Yeah, fortunately not......
Who am I kidding we're going to chase that thing, aren't we?
... As I said Gamma, flee if you wish to do so. I'll not hold it against you, but yes my aim is as always to destroy the Witch. Also, you're thinking too obviously. If you can't break it's skin then find a weak point, jab those spears right into eyes or force something in it's mouth. Don't just pound away at the front.
(Homura cycles through her weapons. Reloading everything as she walks towards the Witch. Obviously her usual cheerful and non violent personality don't apply in a real Witch hunt)
Now then care to join me? Or am I going it alone once again Gamma? (She looks over her shoulder at him, still walking straight for the place it fled towards)
*Gamma sighs and walks after Homura*
Well, at the very least its impossible for me to regret this decision. O... Of course its not like I agree or anything. Just... Well... I'm in the area of course.
*Gamma grins before shrugging with both arms out to his sides*
Besides, if anything were to happen there'd be one less person I can stand. Guess that's worth something.
... One less person you can stand huh? I guess that's the best I'll ever get from you Gamma! Anyways thank you for the help... Heh, you sound kinda like Kyoko honestly. Always saying she had nothing better to do... Anyways let's keep going I guess.
(Homura draws her pistol, pointing it forward as she continues walking towards the door, a small smile forming on her face as her eyes wander over to Gamma)
OOC: Though it looks as though we're stopping here. I'm thinking our GM might be ded.
*Gamma sighs and follows after Homura, looking about for anything suspicious... Well, particularly suspicious... Not that there's much to judge by at this point*
Well, its.. I guess its complicated about now, all things considered. You're one of the nicer people I've met. And I mean really nice, as opposed to the other idiots who just like to talk and show-off. I guess I could say you're practical. And yes, that's really the best you're getting.
OOC: Yeah, that might be my fault in part, talking when they intended to nap. Oh well, we've got plenty of time.
(In front of Gamma and Homura stands the blackened emergency room door with the sign above it turned dimmed. Incoherent music can be heard with the underlying sobs of a child providing chorus. A few of the round shaped creatures nip at the heels of both members of the party in a weak attempt to pull then away from the door.)
(A tiny sly voice momentarily speaks to both people.)
Being a magical girl is pretty tragic.
*Gamma breathes a sigh of frustration*
Back off you pests. Shiranui, Ice Age.
*Gamma calls forth his Persona to send a quick blast of ice at the creatures behind them before turning back towards the door*
Sorry about the interruption there. Who exactly am I speaking to?
*Gamma sighs and dismisses his persona, walking towards the door*
If you're wanting to talk, its only proper we make our introductions
(Homura whirls over to the voice, a dark look crossing her face as she considers who it likely belongs to)
If I'm not wrong Gamma that's the Incubator... Not what that other me calls you, I mean the real one. It is you right Kyubey?
(Her eyes dart around the room after she's done speak, rather than looking for the voice she simply focuses yet again on the real issue, namely the witch she's here to hunt)
*Gamma sighs and scratches the back of his head*
Please don't remind me. That's.... Complicated now. But I guess that makes Kyubey a fr....
*Gamma chuckles and shakes his head*
Not friend, at all. Almost forgot how you freaked out hearing it.
(The sly voice once again makes it appearance.)
I'll just skip the formalities for now.
(The double doors swing outward almost swiping at Gamma's face before crashing into the previously damaged walls. From outside the atrium can once again be seen, but this time the bed is missing. Taking it's place is Nagisa equipped in an odd combination of a cat eared hat, a white snow coat, and polka dotted leggings. To her left is a brilliant yellow trumpet that shakes as she continues to sob into both her hands.)
(The floor is now turned black beneath her and a sickly sweet smell flows out of the opened door.)
Why even open your mouth if you didn't want to talk.
*Gamma sighs and shakes his head*
Starting to see why you hate him. Anyways...
*Gamma walks towards Nagisa and waves, friendlily, looking around the room for the Witch from earlier*
Hello? Nagisa? Its me, the weirdo from earlier. Are you ok?
(Homura gazes at the girl, clearly hoping to figure out exactly what is going on with Nagisa)
Um hello there... Nagisa-chan right? Listen I'm sure that whatever is wrong you can get better, I'm not sure if you're here for some reason like the witch but it's nice to finally see you.. I hope that I can be of some help to you!
(She smiles brightly at the girl and waves, walking a bit close. Though still keeping her guard up as her head turns about in search of Charlotte)
OOC: Can I still participate in this? Because i'm soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo bored and there aren't any other rps I can join.
Ooc: Agreed.
(Surprised Nagisa freezes up and gazes at Gamma with brilliant blue eyes. Her pale skin shows terrible signs of redness from constant rubbing at the eyes. She squints adjusting to the sudden brightness.)
Stranger ...?
(Her eyes slowly adjust and she finally notices Homura.)
Did the two of you also come to see my mother?
(She lets out a slight sniffle as she looks down at a black candy shaped gemstone in her hands. The gem is currently cracked and appears to be bleeding out a cloudy substance.)
I'm sorry but your too late.
She is dead.
(Her head hangs as she closes her trembling hands around the stone.)
OOC: You can join after this section is done. I plan to create another thread later to continue off of this one. Sorry this is kind of the final part of the first one.
Ooc: Noted.
*Gamma walks closer to Nagisa, with a grim expression, he kneels near her*
I'm here because well.... I got a bit concerned for you. I kind of left at a bad time.
*Gamma chuckles and attempts to hold Nagisa's hands, helping her clasp the stone*
I guess I'm a bit late, huh? I'm sorry about your loss. No one should have to go through it, especially at such a young age. But its alright. I'm here for you. There's no need to worry, I'll do everything I can to help.
*Gamma smiles at the girl*
After all, its the least I could do.
... (The girl simply stares at Nagisa's soul gem in horror, her eyes watering up a bit as she realizes that this girl's life is far beyond saving by now, and her voice coming out choked)
I.. I'm sorry Nagisa, if we had gotten here sooner maybe... One of these days I'm going to find a way to fix things... God I'm so sorry Nagisa, we should have been able to save you but...
(Homura sighs and walks over to the younger girl, pulling her into a hug with a sad smile on her face, obviously she's try to comfort the girl. And one might rightfully assume that at this point she's just waiting on Nagisa to die, she looks down at the ground behind the girl's back. Clearly not wanting to think about anything by now)
(Nagisa's eyes widen as she allows her hands to fall onto Gamma's. She once again tears up but this time a small smile forms on her face. Her appearance alters a bit making her appear slightly older. )
Thanks Mr. Gamma ...
(She slightly gasps as Homura embraces her and then settles into it.)
I have been alone for so long now.
I tired to never give up just like ... just ...
(The gem breaks apart more as it continues to spill.)
(Nagisa grits her teeth in pain as she grunts out.)
Mother i'm finally joining you now.
(Her gem completely breaks apart as her body turns into the substance and sinks into the floor.)
*Gamma looks to the floor where Nagisa's body sank through and attempts to reach through it, obviously hitting the cold stone*
Nagisa? What happened? Where did you go? Nagisa......
*Gamma continues staring at the floor for a moment*
Homura...... You've been through this kind of thing, right? What just happened? Where did Nagisa go?
... (Homura stares down at the floor with a horrified face)
Gamma let's just deal with this witch so I can get home soon... I need to see Madoka... And she's dead, when our gems break that's it Gamma, the end goodbye.
(She grips her shotgun tighter and looks around the room again, searching for the witch more clearly at this point)
That? That's the best end to a magical girl's life there is... I really don't want to think about the other one so yeah, let's just focus on the job at hand.
(The jewel on her hand begins to grow a bit darker as she looks down, clearly her professional style is starting to snap as her eyes continue to cloud up)
*Gamma continues staring blankly at the floor, paying no attention to his surroundings*
Is this seriously how it works in your world? They just.... Vanish. Or worse?
*sigh*
Magic really does just bring suffering, doesn't it? Everywhere I go, its simply more problems.
*Gamma looks at his own hands and blinks a few times*
And all the good it does is in limiting the harm.
(The floor itself suddenly breaks apart forming a jagged mess of sharp black tiles around Homura and Gamma. While red polka dots form on the ceiling erratically dripping down as if made of syrup and crashing upon the floor. The air itself loses it's medicinal scent and encompasses the environment with a strong whiff of cake. The scent being accompanied by maddening chants of "cake~".)
(In the midst of the chaos a tiny white cat creature with oddly long ears can be seen roaming near the top of the atrium. The creature carries a blank face yet it's curved mouth hints at it's amusement.)
This is the fate of all magical girls.
(The strange cat flicks it's white tail and leaps toward a particularly large polka dot.)
Accept it.
(The cat disapears into the ceiling.)
(Once the cat leaves the previous swirly eyed creature from before sprouts where Nagisa once kneeled. This time accompanied by an odd looking mouse with brilliant blue eyes and a candy shaped head. Swirly eyes peer down at Gamma and Homura as if deciding what to do next while the tiny creature on top of it distractedly gazes about.)
(Homura simply glares at the dammed cat before it's gone, half considering trying to shoot it but knowing full well she can't waste the ammo right now, instead replacing her shotgun with a bomb as the hourglass once more snaps to a halt, tossing her pipe bomb with in human strength it flies up towards the small being, blowing up right in front of Charlotte's eyes and hopefully taking the mouse thing with it, after the bomb goes off she leaps back away and resumes the flow of time, her sniper rifle leaping to her hands as well)
Okay Gamma now's a very good time to come with something! Maybe see if you can use that ice to blind it somehow!? Freezing over it's eyelids could work right?
*Gamma blinks, as though snapping out of a daze, he steps away from the creature*
Oh, yes, let me just touch the thing's eyes. Great idea. Dunno why I never tried it....
*Gamma chuckles and remains standing there*
Not sure what the point is. Not like I can actually do anything. We beat this witch and then what? Another comes? *sigh* Seems like a bit of a waste to me.
(The bomb explodes right in front of Charlotte's face stunning her and launching her tinier counterpart across the room. Tiny Charlotte hits a wall with a tiny plush squeak and stands up cocking her head. While regular Charlotte quickly shakes her head like a dog and opens her large mouth revealing a particularly nasty set of ivory fangs.)
(Regular Charlotte dives down with her patterned serpentine body aiming her wide fangs directly toward Gamma's head.)
OOC: Oh yeah, soul gem 50% now, forgot that last turn.
(The girl darts in front of Gamma, a purple wall of energy standing between her and the witch as she grits her teeth assuming all goes acording to plan Charlotte simply slams against Homura's barrier leaving Gamma free to attack it)
You want to know why I have to kill these dammed things Gamma? Because if I ever think about quitting my soul gem will just be fully dark and then I'll be one of them myself... I can't leave it be cause if I ever do then I'm worse than dead, so yeah maybe it's pointless. But I won't give up on life or on helping people!
(She looks back at him, still keeping the shield up as her faces shows a look of grim determination. In spite of everything she's already seen? Homura's still not giving up quite yet)
*Gamma blinks for a few moments, and steps back*
You can fight all you want without bothering with idiots like me... There's no reason to get yourself hurt over it.
*Gamma takes a deep breath and pulls out a small card
I would suggest getting out of the way.
*Gamma focuses on the card and begins to chant*
Forgotten Legend.....
(Regular Charlotte directly slams into Homura's barrier face first yet continues to push against it with a fanged grin. As she attempts to break past the barrier she slowly moves her fangs up and down against it as if trying to chew against it.)
(Meanwhile, tiny Charlotte waddles from behind emitting squeaky noises. She approaches both party members with a blank look and calmly wraps her arms around Homura's legs. As she does this a puddle of very sticky syrup forms around Homura and parts of it begin to climb her legs in an attempt to pull her down.)
I'm not going to just let you get yourself killed! You said you didn't care... But then when I offered to just let you go home instead you come with me?
(The girl scoffs at the obvious contradictions in his actions)
You can play at not caring about anyone or anything all you want Gamma, but it's pretty obvious to me now that I'm actually looking. Even if you say that you don't need anyone else I think you want people, because having nothing better to do? That's not a reason to risk your life... Frankly I can see why some people take issue with you, lying about things like this is a bit off putting but even so? (She smiles at him brightly) I'm not going to just give up on you!
(She swerves back to the witch once it smashes into her shield, dropping the barrier and rolling to the left side, hopefully what Gamma has planned can keep him safe for a while, and as usual her weapons vanishes. Grab the small Charlotte by the head in her left hand as her combat knife appears in the right, quickly jabbing it straight through where Charlotte's brain would be were she human and then tossing the witch aside, although surely moving rather poorly from the syrup on her legs)
OOC: SG 65% now.
*Gamma grins and finishes chanting*
.... Lantern Dragon's Passing.
*With that, the Spellcard glows and activates, sending out an enormous spiral of Shiranui's fires towards the large Charlotte. The flames wrap around her and, rather than burning, leave frost in their wake. The distance between the flames would make them easy to dodge ordinarily, but considering her size, no dodging is likely to happen. Instead, leaving her surrounded in frost-fires. The spell-card requires his concentration, leaving him unable to respond, but Shiranui seems to be burning brighter*
(Tiny Charlotte falls to the ground with a soft thud and it's long sleeves hanging limp. A hole now remains in her head spilling out the cloudy substance from before. Her eyes temporarily widen as the hole gets covered by something white and after a tense few seconds it rips even more with the item spilling out. Tiny Charlotte tries to stand up and wobble over to Homura but she trips over the white candy shaped gemstone that appeared from her head.)
(Finding herself confined once more bigger Charlotte thrashes against the spiral of Shiranui's flames. Frost begins to cover her body as she movements begin to slightly slow yet Charlotte continues trying to beat against the spiral flames.)
(Once more her weapon vanishes, this time replaced by her pistol as she quickly takes aim and shoots for the jewel, thought this time time remains in motion as Homura attempts to save her magic for something more important later on down the road)
*Gamma looks at the larger Charlotte sorrowfully*
She used to be a magical girl, didn't she? Unfortunate. What happened to her.
*Gamma steps about as close as he safely can as the flames slowly begin to fade*
Its ok Charlotte. You can rest now. The suffering is almost over.
Shiranui, Dormina.
*Gamma's persona roars, and a pulse seems to spread through the flames surrounding Charlotte. Its a warm, gentle pulse as opposed to the cold flames. It seems to sap energy from the witch as the pulse moves through the fires multiple times*
(Homura's bullet pierces the jewel causing tiny Charlotte's to emit a high pitch squeaking noise. The jewel remains broken on the floor and Charlotte shakily stands up. She gazes at Homura with a blank look before falling face first onto the floor.)
(Large Charlotte frowns at Gamma's words as her spiral eyes slowly begin to close. Her body continues to writhe as she attempts to remain upright struggling to stay awake. Yet within minutes her mouth forms a neutral expression and she collapses on her side with both eyes closed.)
(Both Charlottes lay on the floor asleep as the world unravels around Gamma and Homura. Within minutes the hospital is gone having returned to it's desert origin with no house in sight. The only thing remaining of the adventure would be both Charlottes.)
I wish there were some other way.
*Gamma kneels by the larger Charlotte and gently spreads ice over her body while she rests*
But its time for you to go now.
*Gamma sighs as he finishes freezing the larger Charlotte and turns back to Homura*
Would you do the honors? Or do I have to shatter them too?
(The girl silently pulls one final bomb from her shield, blasting the larger target to bits after she makes sure herself and Gamma are clear of the blast radius)
I'm perfectly able to kill a witch myself Gamma... But thanks for the help, listen if you need something lemme know.
(She smiles at him for a moment in thanks... Before walking over and drawing her pistol, quickly blasting away at the small target until it lies in bits on the floor)
I can't promise you I'll do anything, but so long as it's nothing horrible if you need I'll do my best!
(All that remains is a silent desert surrounding the two as the sun beats down on them. Clapping can be heard as the sand swifts with the winged arrival of magical girl Satan.)
*Homura lands on the sand and continues her gentle applause*
Congrats you two for having actually killed a witch.
I would reward you for this endeavor...
*She looks around for show*
Yet you left nothing for me to really study.
*Gamma chuckles and shake his head, stepping out of the blast radius*
Yeah, sure you are... Homura.... UNless there's something else you'd rather I called you. Considering the circumstances.
*Gamma sighs and shakes his head*
And... Well.... I'm not much of a people person, but thanks for earlier....
I... Kinda needed to hear that....
*Gamma looks up at Homura's arrival and stands there.... Staring at her for a moment*
Oh.... So you are alive then.... Lovely........
*Homura stares right back at Gamma*
Indeed I am kyubey.
Just got a little too busy to really talk with anyone.
*Gamma sighs and shakes his head*
We were even in the same area earlier... At least, I assume so, based on the feather left behind.
I wonder, was that on purpose? Seems like an odd thing to do if you thought no one was there.
(Homura tilts her head at the lack of grief seed, and seems to be a bit wary of the other one, thought not outright expecting a fatal attack)
Where's the witch? I don't see any seed so that mean's she's still alive, I'm not completely new to this game or anything. And it's wonderful seeing you again, I don't guess you're behind the Incubator running about are you?
(She looks over to Gamma with a worried expression and an unsure voice)
Gamma I don't know what you're thinking hanging around her before... I won't try to stop you if you do again, but please be careful okay? I.. I'm not really sure what I'll do if anymore of friends get hurt but just don't.
*Gamma chuckles and looks at normal Homura*
Honestly, that much is complicated. Its probably not really worth explaining. But that's beside the point.
*Gamma makes a show of shrugging, both arms out to his side*
I'm pretty sure I've become obsolete for her by this point. I seriously doubt that's even an option.
*Homura sighs and gazes down at her left wing*
Kyubey I have little idea of the time your referring to.
*She then glares at the other Homura*
Why do you think I would know?
I simply came here to study a new witch presence and the sudden signature of kyubey I sensed.
*She folds her arms across her chest*
I'm as new to this place as you two are.
*Gamma sighs and closes his eyes for a moment*
Well, either there's a THIRD version of you two going around, or you don't recognize the place without the chain-covered house.
*Gamma opens his eyes and glances back at Demon Homu*
Oh, and by the way. Kyubey's a prick. He talked about how terrible Magical Girls are and couldn't even be bothered to make basic conversation.
*Homura offers Gamma a cunning smirk*
You just described yourself Kyubey.
... I'm not sure why you're so hostile, and it's good to know you aren't behind the Incubator. Anyways though sorry about that!
(She smiles at her older self as her weapons vanish and her clothes shift back to normal)
I'm not sure what's up these witches sadly... I've found normal ones around too though, guess we know where they're coming from huh?
(She laughs at Demon Homu's "joke")
Heh good one, but actually Gamma isn't as bad as you people make him out to be... I'm not really sure where it started but he hasn't been like that to me anyways.
*Gamma waves to normal Homura and sighs*
I can't say they don't have reason, but I guess you've thought of that much yourself.
*Gamma smiles at Demon Homura*
Still, its nice to know what you really think of me finally. Makes things a bit easier.
*Gamma draws out Demon Homura's old, broken feather. It's hanging on by a thread, which Gamma promptly snaps and drops the two pieces*
I'm sure you'll do just fine. After all, you've kinda been working alone this whole time.
*Homura once again looks at her younger self*
It's fine I am used to the lack of trust.
*She sighs as she gazes at where the house used to be*
There has been a dramatic increase in witch appearance as of late. Although they tend to remain isolated incidents like the one you just defeated.
*Her gaze intensifies a bit*
I will continue to look into the nature of these appearances.
*She looks over at Gamma and younger Homura with a softer gaze*
Thank your for the assistance.
*Gamma sighs and makes a show of shrugging*
I assure you, whatever assistance I may have offered was purely coincidental, and probably her fault *gesturing to Normal Homura*
After all, I very well can't leave these people alone, can I?
*Gamma glances back over to where the house once was and sighs*
Unfortunate, what happened to miss Nagisa though.... Magic's really such a drag, isn't it?
(She pauses for a moment before nodding at the older Homura with a small smile)
You're welcome actually, and um if you see... Well if the Incubator happens to make any contracts you know of could you let me know? I understand if you won't but I'd rather keep an eye on that thing...
(she kicks her feet a bit and looks down the ground, clearly nervous about asking her elder self for anything by this point)
*Homura shrugs*
Magica is a mixed bag my dear kyubey.
*As she spreads out her wings she looks back at her younger self*
I'm afraid that preventing contracts is very much out of my job description.
Good luck newbie.
*She gives one final wave and flies off toward a dark tower in the distance.*
Was she even paying attention?
*shrug*
Oh well, not a big deal either way. Still, at least I know where to go. Once I've finished up a few things. I'll have to mark this place for later.
*Gamma waves at Homura as he begins to walk off*
Well, I wouldn't mind working with you again, that much is certain. And don't worry, the only reason I'd seek the other one again is for answers.
*Gamma sighs and puts both arms behind his head*
Starting to get tired of everyone just running off on me.
(Homura giggles and shrugs at him)
It's fine if you look for her... Honestly I'd just be concerned about her doing something to you, I haven't exactly met many people around here. Well Madoka but I can't hide behind her my whole life...
(She nods at his final statement, just as annoyed by the suddenness of things around here, if not more so)
Yeah I understand, it seems like we almost never have time to talk anything out after we're done ya know? I get being in a rush and all but geez.
*Gamma, curious, stops walking and instead turns back to Homura*
Really? You're more concerned about what she might do to me? If you don't mind me asking, why do you think I'd look for them anyways?
*Gamma makes a show of shrugging, momentarily closing his eyes before looking back at Homura*
As you may have noticed it seems like we're barely on speaking terms anymore.
(Homura smiles at him as she continues walking back towards the city)
I'm not after tonight... But on the off chance you did? Yeah I'd be much more worried about you getting hurt than something else, I did say I don't want anybody else getting hurt right?
(Her face goes serious again for a moment)
As for your terms with her? Somehow I don't think they're as bad as you believe, she seemed... Playful with you, I can get a little like that too sometimes actually. Just I'm a lot nicer about it and don't really try to be mocking, but uh I think that's what passes for kindness from her frankly.
*Gamma walks alongside Homura as they're apparently aiming for the same spot*
Yeah, I've mentioned it before but well, you two kinda are the same person. Not as far removed as some of the other weird time stuff that's happened.
*Gamma sighs and takes out a shard of ice to toss as he goes along*
Though honestly, I'm not too worried about her side of the story. She left for months without a word, then briefly showed up to mock me. Still not a word about why she approached me in the first place. Then I bet she'll just vanish again.
*Gamma misses catching the ice, and it strikes his leg before falling to the sand*
I'm kind of sick of being left out of everything. Especially something I'm supposedly involved in. That's not going to fly anymore.
(Homura sighs and looks around, obviously trying to put off talking about the subject)
I know we are, honestly she scares me... Not because she's ungodly powerful either, I've seen so many strong people around here that will no doubt deal with her it doesn't really scare me anymore..
No I'm scared because honestly? I'd probably be her one day if I hadn't ended up here, I chased after setting the past right for 5 months, the same month over and over. But I wasn't even close to quitting.
(She grimaces and pulls off her glasses, wiping the dust from them)
I was definitely close to giving up on everyone but Madoka though... Sometimes I just thought about forgetting everyone else and saving her, from what I've seen? She did that and then some frankly, so yeah makes me wonder if I'd have gone so far over it... And I think the answer is probably yes.
(She absently tosses the glasses back on and stares up at the night sky, this little talk isn't really making her feel any better)
*Gamma sighs and keeps a casual tone, as thohhh simply trying to play down the whole thing*
Maybe you would have, you are rather similar after all.
But then again, maybe not. Even if you two are exactly the same, that doesn't mean you'd make the same decision.
That's part of being human after all. The ability to do things that defies all logic or sense.
*Gamma chuckles a moment and glances back toward the distant tower*
Of course, that's not always a good thing, but it is interesting. At the end of the day, you, her, to some extent even the witch back there, all human. Though unfortunately it seems Charlotte didn't have much left of her.
At the end of the day, I'm glad you wound up here. And besides, maybe it's the answer you seek. Maybe this is the best chance for things to change.
(Homura smiles and nods, his final statement actually reassuring her a bit... Something which she's certainly shocked by)
Yeah you're right, I'm here Madoka's safe and we're finally together without having to worry about some monster I can't possibly do anything to looming over us... I guess this place is probably the best way things could of gone for me all things considered,
(She smirks at Gamma and then looks out at the city lights)
But you? I'm not quite sure if being here is good for you Gamma, I certainly hope you haven't always been so Tsundere and stuff... It doesn't really suit anyone if you ask me, but it most certainly doesn't suit you.
*Gammasighs and puts both arms behind his head*
Honestly.... This stupid act of mine. Well, it's not like it's meant to suit me.
Fact is, no one cares about someone who's weak, and I don't mean physically.
*Gamma shrugs nonchalantly*
At most, they'll give you a few weeks of pity as though it's their sworn duty, then drop as soon as something more interesting comes up. So, I tried being quiet. That only makes some idiots more determined. Wanting to push harder and harder, only to go whenever they tire of it too.
So, of course, all that leaves is saying everything's fine. Then no one really worries about it, you can safely keep your distance, and when they go, who cares?
(She frowns at Gamma, clearly both glad to have finally gotten through to him a bit, yet terribly depressed by his reasoning)
.... That's a horriblly cynical way to see things Gamma, o don't think everyone will just leave like that. And I don't think just keeping your distance is a good thing... I dunno, maybe I've just met nicer people than you or something. But I really don't understand it, still if that's how you want to be then... It's your choice, just don't think you'll be rid of me okay?
(She smiles at him once more, depressing though it may be? At the very least she's starting to understand a bit about him now)
*Gammayawns and dozes off a bit before snapping back awake*
Yeah, it is pretty cynical, and honestly I'm not sure if it's a good thing or not. At the very least, there's some merit
Tragic thing is it's not always on purpose, but I guess perhaps that's for another time. It's getting fairly late.
OOC: based on my accidental 2 hour nap that is.
Some merit huh... I can't say I'd want to be that way but if it works for you then I suppose that's good. Well anyways I'll see you around Gamma!
(The girl waves to him before vanishing into the night of the city, wherever she's headed it's nowhere Gamma by this point... One might guess from the way it's the opposite direction she's actually just been sticking around for no reason)