Back to the Fold [Shadow Fall Mission][PM to join]

Mission Specs:

Two figures were suddenly in the middle of Shadow Fall Village. A short slim, white coated arrancar of immense power exited first. Closely after was a taller, but markedly less impressive specimen. An almost unconscious relaxing of muscles returned the demon to his shifter appearance as he exited the Kage Chokyo-shi. His not quite six feet put him in at a rather unremarkable height, a medium build cemented a sort of averageness. Dark green hair only an inch or so in length, could possibly be a dye job. Pale violet eyes, while a questionable fashion choice, were not outside cosmetic modification. Both ears came to slight point at the apex of their arc, something easily overlooked. While his teeth might be a bit sharper then normal for a human, they retained the same basic shape and placement. Nails also came to a point and were thicker then common, but were by no means long talons or claws. All and all, discounting demonic presence which is naturally suppressed in this base form, Styn would go unremarked in most locations. Especially next to the unique form of his traveling companion.

The Knight of the First Circle sported a dark green business suit, almost black outside of direct light. The pale violet tie was clearly meant to bring out his eyes, which were somewhat concealed behind a pair of gunmetal gray glasses with translucent bottom rims. Black dress shoes cap out the attire, with especial detail paid so that the combat boot soles don't look out of place. Still the effect lacked a certain something. First of all, his white button down shirt was untucked, which his dark green jacket didn't quite conceal. His tie was loosened as if he just got off of work and hadn't gotten around to taking it off. His pants looked a bit rumpled and his shoes were scuffed. In addition his eyes had heavy dark bags under them and his stare was half lidded, giving him the appearance of someone bored or about to fall asleep. There was however a wildness to his eyes, as they occasionally widened in a micro expression of surprise or even fear.

The first thing Styn noticed was the ambient Za Koa that permeated every molecule of his new surroundings. To the arrancar it would probably not be much different from a venture into Soul Society. However, for a demon this was the energy of their own cellular structure. In many ways the demon world was like a living thing. Where Hueco Mundo was barren and Soul Society was filled with order, the demon world was chaos just barely restrained. There was a sort of alien look to the place. More recently of course many human influences could be seen, perhaps a by product of Mana's own mind on the matter.

Still, the two of them stood in an open courtyard. Various demons moved on the edges of it, going about their business. This was not one of the lower transportation chambers that descended from the main factory, and populated the twisting labyrinth that ran the length of Shadow Fall village though. Instead they stood on a blood red sigil carved into a pale grey stone. The area itself was half open air temple, half advanced defense facility. There was a simplicity to their surroundings, but there on that archway was a high powered camera turret trained at the center of the courtyard. Their arrival was not only anticipated but cautionary measures were already in place.

The ancient style of the surroundings were mired in demon culture. Items were covered in demonic script with references that would not be readily apparent to an outsider. It had a simplistic ambiance, very at one with nature, and yet with a constant reminder of master over it. The pale gray stone paving and red gold archways led to numerous buildings that expanded outward in a spiderweb of design. Here and there were tall trees that formed lined walkways. In the distance it became obvious that they were actually situated in what appeared to be the center of a dense forest.

Around a nearby building there was a wisp of white that drifted at about hip level. Shadow Fall village was thousands of miles above the mountains below, although none of that would be able to be seen from their current vantage point. The white mist was actually clouds that roamed the isle, far more prevalent in the surrounding forest, that could just barely be seen in between buildings. Although a particularly sharp eye would notice the tips of distant trees peaking over some of the shorter buildings. Damn good to be home.

Turning toward Ulquiorra, Styn bowed low, a sense of equilibrium returned to him now that he was surrounded in the comforting atmosphere of home. He did not however lower his guard completely, but it was obvious that the Knight of the First Circle was far more comfortable that he had been before. "Welcome to Shadow Fall Village, your grace. You stand in the heart of Shadow Fall's power on the floating isle that houses Touketsu's own city. Ah...Touketsu is the Demon God. I guess you'd compare him to the Soul King perhaps?"

As before Styn would try to make himself as helpful as possible in this time of transition. Allowing Ulquirra however long he needed to adjust to their new surroundings. The arrancar would be sure to notice the plethora of powerful forces that called the place their home, even though none seemed to be in proximity at the moment. More then anything, being suddenly welcomed into the heart of the Demon Army's special forces, would hopefully impress upon the legendary arrancar the sort of resources such an organization would have at its disposal.

Now were is that blessed welcoming party I wonder?