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Derelict Operahouse
*In along since forgotten portion of the city lie several abandoned buildings. One can find remnants of times long past, such as an old wax museum, once having told history, now becoming a part of history itself. Most of these buildings are closed off, with nothing of note around. However, one building, a dusty old operahouse, has its barrier removed. Entering the building you would find rows upon rows of empty, dusty seats. And on center stage, a young girl with a most unusual companion. A serpent of some sorts seems to be wrapped around her head. In spite of the stitches in her mouth, a feminine voice can be heard quite clearly*
S: it’s a shame, what happened to this old place. I guess a lot transpired while I was asleep. I always loved going to the operas
*a second, far more masculine voice responds*
L: Alas, it seems they have gone out of style milady. Still, would you like to take a look around? Might be a trip down memory lane for you.
*a man in cybernetic military armor and his identity hidden under a cracked and battered helmet*
Hello? Heard voice in this place and wondered who's there.
(edited by Unit_Spectre)
S:I suppose you’re right, I haven’t seen one of these in.... How long was it?
The serpent looks around the place, soon catching sight of the soldier
L: Unfortunately Milady, I don’t re- Oh, it seems we have a visitor. One who wants to know us.
With That little reminder, the girl quickly turns around to Spectre and curtsies
S: My name is Sienna Contiello, but please, call me Squiggly.
The serpent makes a similar notion, but lacking any arms or legs the intent is less clear
L: and you may call me Leviathan, the young lady’sconstant Companion. May I ask what brings you to this part of town?
Nice to meet you two. Name is Spectre. Winslow Accord Specialist for the United Nation.
*he gives Squiggly a handshake as a black and red serpent burrows out of his back*
Squiggly politely accepts the handshake and grins proudly. In a moment, she notices Spectre’s own serpent
S: Pleasure to meet you Spectre. Though if you don’t mind me asking, what’s your companion’s name?
L: Indeed, I’m familiar with many such creatures, but I do not believe I’vd Ever met this one in particular. Can you talk?
*another black and red serpent emerges out and they both loose their cute looks and grows more demonic while one head shows bony growths and the other head with sharp fangs and horns*
Spectre: Meet Tooth and Claw. My personal Demon serpents.
Tooth: Parasitic being... reminds of hairball with teeth... right brother?
Claw: At least he doesn't shows hostility...
[A young man with a sword on his back, a green jacket and a scarf covering his mouth and nose enter the building out of pure curiosity. As he passed by because of his personal training, he saw the girl with a snake, and thought it was familiar.]
Ene, is that you?
[He had gotten closer, and realized the girl was in fact, not Ene. The young man sighed and took his scarf off, noticing Spectre as well.]
Oh, hello there, I think I confused you over someone else.
Neither of the pair seem to show any hint of surprise by the appearance of the serpents, though Leviathan gives them a few weird looks
S: Hairball with teeth? Whatever could they be referring to
L: it sounds like they met Samson some time ago. Rude as he is, might have gotten into a fight at some point.
S: That’s rather unfortunate, but it looks like everything turned out fine. Still, I far prefer to think of you as a friend than some “parasiteâ€.
L: I’m flattered milady, although parasite is the more common name for us creatures. So I can’t really correct from it.
*he looks to Kazuya and his two demon serpents turn as well*
Long time my old friend... long time...
The pair turn over to Kazuya, he is able to immediaty notice the stitches covering the poor girl’s mouth, but that doesn’t stop him from clearly hearing her voice
S: That’s quite alright, you meant no wrong. I’d rather take this as a chance to meet each other.
The young girl curtsies to Kazuya, with the serpent emerging from her head performing a similar motion, in spite of its lack of arms and such
S: My name is Sienna Contiello, but please, call me Squiggly.
L: and I am the lady’s ever faithful companion, Leviathan at your service.
S: would you care to tell us yours?
Spectre: I must ask Squiggly... what happened to your hand? Why is it all bones?
*Tooth and Claw look at each other about what Leviathan said*
Claw: Are we too parasites? Slowly eating away our host's essence?
Tooth: Naw... he is an envoy of the dark. To do that is torture.
(edited by Unit_Spectre)
[Kazuya casually points at himself with his right thumb, as he looks at the girl's mouth.]
Me...? Right.
[Kazuya makes a quick peace sign with his right hand, first pointed at Spectre, and then to the girl.]
I'm Kazuya Yasuo, but most people call me either Kazuya or just Kaz.
It's nice to meet you Squiggly.
[After this, he keeps quiet for a moment with both eyes closed before looking at her once more.]
What is up your mouth? How can you talk...? Is it telepathy? Maybe a mask? Makeup...?
Squiggly raises an eyebrow at Spectre, holding up both hands, as though unsure if he was correct or not. There’s still flesh there, though it seems less than lively
S: I’m afraid I don’t know what you’re talking about, eithe...
The girl feels around her mouth, soon finding it to have been stitched shut, her eyes go wide with surprise
S: How did this... Who would do such a thing? Leviathan, do you know anything?
L: I have a feeling I know who did it, but fortunately they don’t seem to be around here. Disrespectful, that’s what it is. I’m not sure why you can still communicate, but let us count our blessings.
S: I suppose you’re right....
Squigglyregains her composure and bows to Kazuya once more
S: I’m afraid I don’t have the answer to your question, but it’s still a pleasure to make your acquaintance. Are you a fan of the arts as well? Or is there another reason for you to come here?
[Kazuya finally pays attention to his surroundings and takes a second to look around. He sighs with a smile on his face.]
Well...something like that. But right I was just passing by, I started to develop a new fighting style designed to deal with many of the people in this world...so I've been moving a lot.
[Kazuya points at the snake.]
But when I saw you and the snake, I confused you with someone else who is in a similar situation, difference being she is kind of a hostage of said snake.
Spectre: Sorry about that Squiggly... curiosity got the best of me...
*he takes a seat as Claw stretches out to Leviathan while Tooth detaches from Spectre's body and slithers out*
Claw: Leviathan... what make you "parasites" interesting...
The pair looks between each other briefly, before turning back to Kazuya
S: I’m afraid I don’t know too much about parasites, but I know my good friend Leviathan would never harm me
L: Indeed milady, I’ve been living with the Contiello family for many generations, helping them defend themselves in exchange for having a place to live. Really, parasite isn’t quite an accurate term.
S: Well, since the subject has come up, it sounds like you end up fighting an awful lot. Are the people of this area easy to offend? Or is there another problem?
(edited by Squiggly)
Spectre: You two work more symbiotic then, more I think of it I also agree that parasites are a off topic term.
*Tooth returns and slithers into Spectre's back while holding a still beating heart in it's jaws*
Well...a lot of people are itching for a fight, but I wouldn't say they are easy to offend...as long as you aren't killing innocents or being an asshole.
[Kazuya finds humor in this entire situation, and so, he can't help but laugh a bit at the memories and the many different people that live inside this world.]
In this world...there are many who have amazing abilities, capable of controlling magic, defy gravity, and even literal gods that can modify reality itself. The most common "class" are the Persona Users, they can basically summon a spiritual guardian to battle.
Kazuya closes both eyes and claps his hands together, trying to concentrate. Calm blue flames cover his body as a colossal sword appears behind him, Kusanagi.
Most of them are good people though, and I've fought alongside them against both lawful and chaotic forces. But sometimes, enemy Persona users or magic users in general pose a great challenge for me.
Kusanagi disappears and he, instead, unshealts his own sword.
I am incapable of using magic in the same vein as the others, so...I've been developing a style that can do just that, nullify their magic and elemental powers.
Besides...I can't always rely on my COMP and demons to help.
[Kazuya then simply stays quiet.]
I...I really said a lot, didn't I?
*Spectre soon fades into sleep as Tooth and Claw begins to violently fight over the beating heart*
Claw: IT'S MINE!!!
Tooth: I hunted it from a mafia punk! And I am hungering for blood and essence!
Claw: We've been dormant for five years! And I need the darkness essence!!!
Squiggly covers her mouth as she giggles, while Leviathan coils calmly in the air around her head, smiling at Squiggly with his eyes closed
S: I found it to be very interesting Sir Kazuya. It’s nice to know I’ll likely be able to get along well.
Leviathan looks at the air where Kisangani once was for a few seconds before his voice can be heard
L: So these Persona Users rarely fight themselves, instead having a guardian to do so for them? That must be quite convenient.
Squiggly puts one hand on her chin for a moment and looks to Leviathan, as though for inspiration
S: come to think of it, you mentioned having demons, like Sir Spectre over here. Do they inhabit your body as well?
L: I doubt these demons are anything like us parasites. Though it wouldn’t be out of the question. As I’m sure you’re familiar with milady, we allow you the chance to defend yourself against many foes.
Squiggly begins tickling Leviathan’s chin, the serpent seems very happy at the attention, but doesn’t laugh
S: Why yes I am. You’re a huge help aren’t you cutie?
[Kazuya returns his sword to its shealt before checking on his Arm Terminal.]
Actually, a "Persona" has limited uses. You can attack with it so much before you feel fatigue, they are directly linked to your psyche. That's why most Persona Users have some sort of weapon of choice to defend themselves.
[Kazuya clicks on some buttons, selecting something.]
And while the demons from my world sometimes behave like a parasite...they are mostly their own kind of being, some are very diverse. But, once you make a contract with them and feed them "Magnetite", basically a life energy all things have in different amounts, will remain with you and aid you in battle.
[At last, Kazuya presses "Enter" and right behind him three vortex appear. From then, three different demons appear. One is a gigantic, demonic, blue dog, Cerberus. Another a floating skeletong with a trumpet, Trumpeter. And finally, a small fairy-like being, a Pixie.]
There many other kinds, and these already look pretty differently. Summoning and negotiating with demons is...my speciality along with the sword. The flying skeleton is Trumpeter, this small cutie is Pixie, and this amazing dog is my pal, Pascal. He is a Cerberus.
[Kazuya walks closer to Cerberus and pets him. The dog was big enough to carry two adults on its back.]
Squiggly almost immediately after the Pixie emerges, tries to walk over there and gently hold the demon
S: Oh, it really is quite adorable. Do you think it would be offended if I showed them attention.
With Squiggly busying herself, Leviathan carefully watched Cerberus and trumpeter. He occasionally glances back at Squiggly protectively, but it doesn’t interrupt the flow of conversation
L: So demons act sort of like parasites but without the commitment. You give them nourishment, and they fight for you for a time, then you both part ways everyone happier for it. These creatures do listen to you right?
At this point Leviathan eyes Cerberus with concern most of all, though he seems a little less wary than before
L: I would hate for there to be an accident while you’re working with them.
[Kazuya looks at Cerberus and both laugh for a bit]
Despite their scary and intimidating nature, they do honor a contract. They will never turn against their summoner willingly, and in some cases they protect him...you could say you can bond.
[Kazuya points at his pal Cerberus and then Trumpeter]
Two examples, this Cerberus, Pascal used to be my dog long ago, but he turned into a Cerberus after fusing with a demon, meanwhile Trumpeter is a powerful demon Informed a contract with long, long ago. We are basically friends at this point, rather than master and minion.
[Pixie didn't seem to mind that Squiggly was paying her so much attention.]
So unless you try to kill me or I give the order, they are harmless!
Since Pixie allowed Squiggly to hold her, Squiggly begins stroning the demon, cautiously so as to avoid potentially hurting its wings. Leviathan seems somewhat relieved, and watches Squiggly
L: Well, I don’t think we will have any problems with that. Milady here is quite peaceful at heart, and I’d never do anything to endanger her.
S: Oh, you’re such an adorable little critter, aren’t you? Oh yes you are!!
Leviathan chuckles as he continues watching Squiggly’s antics
L: See, she’d never hurt a fly. I don’t think there’s anything for us to worry about.
[Kazuya nods with confidence]
She's like a little girl, I can see that.
But demons aren't mindless, they have as much of a personality as all of us here, so be careful.
[Kazuya chuckles]
Still, it's always nice to meet peaceful people, this world can get really intense at times.
L: Well, milady is only fourteen for the most part. It makes sen...
Almost as though snapped out of a trance, Squiggly drops the Pixie and heads towards the backstage of the Opera
S: I almost forgot, we never actually explored this place. Come on Leviathan, let’s see what there is.
L: chuckle You make it sound like I could run away. But very well, let’s get a move on.
The pair look back to Kazuya, Squiggly waving as she runs into the dark of the abandoned building
S: It was wonderful to meet you. I’ll probably remain in here for a while, not sure how the public might react
L: If you ever feel the need to talk to us, we’d be delighted to have you.
and soon, the dark almost seems to swallow them up as they vanish backstage
[Kazuya nods at them with a smile, making Trumpeter and Pixie return to the COMP. After this he turns around and walks towards the exit.]
They were nice, what do you think Pascal?
[As they step outside and follow their previous destination, Cerberus lets out a howl.]
Yeah, it really reminded me of Ene. We'll find her sooner or later, I'm sure.