Monster Dance [Open/Vandenreich]

Tue May 18, 2021 1:14 pm

ENTER THE WANDERING DEMON

Artist: Persona 4 - Song: Heartbeat, Heartbreak

It had been around a week or two since he had met with Ninsianna, requested, and filed out the paperwork to join the Vandenreich, ultimately settling with her suggestion of the Sternritter. In addition, he had been able to move Ichijou, her mother, and himself into the City of Lights without much, if any trouble.

It felt a bit strange, after being by himself for so long and wandering for a sense of purpose, that it had basically been right in front of him, only he hadn't realized it. He chuckled lightly as he walked around the city, holding a lit cigarette between his fingers as he took a drag from it.

The city was beautiful, by all rights, the sea breeze gently blowing through, picking up the ends of his jacket and rifling his hair. It felt nice to have this change of scenery and change of pace -- to feel like he was actually doing something for the world to make it a better place for his girlfriend, her mother, and all others who he held close to his heart.

But, there was still one hurdle that he wasn't particularly looking forward to going over or confronting -- he hadn't officially met with any other members of the Vandenreich. Part of him didn't want to do it, just to keep to himself and do his job, while they did theirs. But, part of the reason that he was out there was on the chance that he would come across someone either in the Sternritter or in one of the other divisions of the organization. Hopefully, he could make a good first impression.

Sat May 29, 2021 5:23 pm

Monster Dance [Open/Vandenreich] MKPVPsr

CYRUS

It had been too long, Cyrus felt, since he had stepped foot outside of his home. Since the loss of his divinity and the birth of Ahura Mazda, he had been so incapacitated as to barely be able to walk. Indeed, he still was so fragile that he suspected Helle would be most displeased with him for leaving his home alone. However, he was still the Grandmaster of the Vandenreich. It would be wrong of him not to take an account of the City of Lights and its affairs.

And, besides, it was all he could do not to be consumed with the feeling that he had become obsolete.

"A pleasant day, isn't it?"

Speaking to the young man covered in scars that he had come upon, Cyrus offered a small smile, leaning a bit onto the cane that he currently walked with. He didn't much enjoy doing so, but he doubted that he could have made it much of anywhere on his own without it.

"I've not seen you in the City of Lights before. Have you come recently, or is my attention merely lacking?"

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Sun May 30, 2021 6:48 pm

ENTER THE WANDERING DEMON

Artist: SilvaGunner - Song: Hip Shop

As he brought the cigarette to his lips, he heard the voice that took his attention from the city, his gaze turning to the man leaning on a cane. A look of concern briefly passed over him before returning the smile, offering a wave as he commented on the day.

"Yeah, it's a beautiful day out. Makes the city look even more amazing as a result."

Despite his appearance, there was a warmth that came with his smile, and as he finished, he found himself looking up at the sky. Not a cloud within sight and the sun cast a beautiful glow on the city, with the sea breeze kicking up once again and ruffling the ends of his jacket. His look of concern returned as he lowered his head and looked back toward Cyrus, with Kokuto hardly even paying attention to the cigarette between his fingers as he quietly pointed to the cane before speaking.

"You gonna be okay, bud? If it's a chore to walk or stand, there's probably a bench or somethin' here where you can sit."

He wasn't the kind of person who could just whip out a chair out of thin air with their energy as some folk could, but he was at least going to try and be courteous to the person who was talking to him -- but, perhaps he was just being a bit overly cautious. He didn't want the guy's legs to collapse under him was all.

"But, uh, to answer your question, I'm pretty new here. Only recently was accepted into the Vandenreich, the Sternritter specifically. My girlfriend and I moved in recently, too, so we're still getting adjusted to the city."

Bringing the cigarette back to his lips and taking a quick puff before crushing the stick in his hand, his palm briefly glowing a mixture of blue and purple as the object was quickly incinerated, with not so much as ashes left behind. He let out a quiet exhale, with smoke leaving his mouth and coiling around behind him to follow the trail of the wind.

"Ah, sorry, forgot to introduce myself. My name's Kokuto. Mind if I ask yours, pal?"

Thu Jun 03, 2021 1:32 am

CYRUS

"Ah, you needn't concern yourself with me. I am merely recovering from some troubling medical circumstances. They will pass in time."

Even Cyrus' typically dominating baritone was less imposing than normal, his voice quiet and perhaps a touch reserved. This was his natural element, he supposed, to be here interacting with the people of the Vandenreich. He owed even this young man his best efforts.

"It is an honor to welcome you to the Vandenreich, then. The work of the Sternritter is difficult, but it is necessary for the sake of our goals. I have heard that the administrator of the Sternritter is quite stern in her leadership."

Offering a smile to Kokuto, Cyrus held out his hand to the young man, doing his utmost to show what strength he could in his current condition. It was not much, but certainly, it was enough.

"Simply call me Cyrus. It is a pleasure to meet you, Kokuto."

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Fri Jun 04, 2021 10:56 pm

ENTER THE WANDERING DEMON

Artist: Persona 4 - Song: Heartbeat, Heartbreak

The man saying that he would okay in time didn't do much to ease the devil's concerns, and he still looked at him with that concerned gaze. But, as he outstretched his hand, Kokuto's warm, yet uncertain smile returned. He held out his own hand, shaking Cyrus' for a moment before sliding his hand back in his pocket.

He gave a soft chuckle as Cyrus said that the work of the Sternritter was difficult and that the Administrator of the branch was pretty stern. It didn't make him too excited for the time when he would eventually have to meet her, but, maybe it wouldn't be all bad.

"Thanks, a pleasure to meet you, too. I haven't met the administrator of the branch yet, so I don't really know what she's like. Not particularly lookin' forward about it, but I can only hope to do my best."

Kokuto's gaze turned upward, taking a long look at the cloudless sky above the City of Lights.

"I was worried that I wouldn't be allowed in the Vandenreich, honestly. I don't have any ties to Shadow Fall, but...I know what my kind has done to the world."

His expression looked far more somber as he lowered his head, pulling a hand out of his pocket and staring at the handcuffs around his wrists. The chains were broken and centuries-old, with the smallest amounts of rust around the ends of the chain links.

"I want to show that not all demons are monsters."

Sat Jun 05, 2021 3:30 pm

CYRUS

"I will certainly be willing to put in a good word on your behalf, when next I see her."

Looking at the sky alongside Kokuto for a moment, Cyrus' gaze then moved toward the horizon, listening carefully to the young man's speech. It resonated quite deeply with him, for it reminded him of everything that he had founded the Vandenreich to ensure. The words echoed those he had spoken to Ninsianna, when he first reached out to her, and he admired that.

"That is something I have always held that it is the Vandenreich's responsibility to make clear to the world. That those demons who live upon the Earth, and who fight for its well being, are not our enemies. Many might consider you evil simply by your birth, but I do not believe that evil might ever be created through birth."

Offering a small smile of reassurance, Cyrus thought there was little else he could do, at least in the moment. He would make promises when he knew that he could keep them, but he had certainly failed to do so these days, hadn't he?

"Do your best, and you will certainly have my support."

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Fri Jun 11, 2021 8:37 pm

ENTER THE WANDERING DEMON

Artist: Persona 4 - Song: Heartbeat, Heartbreak

Hearing Cyrus say that he would put a good word in for the administrator of his branch caused him to chuckle softly. It was reassuring to hear that, but it did little to ease the mild anxiety of it all. But, he had chosen this path and it was far too late to back out now. Regardless, Kokuto sighed softly as Cyrus continued, bringing his hands out of his pockets and holding one of his arms up. the shackles swayed gently as they dangled from his wrist.

"I wasn't born a demon, funnily enough. I didn't always look like a walking nightmare, either."

The demon lowered his arm, his expression turning glum once again.

"Before all of this, I was just a regular human who ended up getting sentenced to Hell."

He was one of the people who could remember his previous life -- what he had done to be sentenced to Hell, and more. Part of him wanted to get another cigarette, but he wanted to at least look presentable to a coworker, so, he refrained from reaching into his pocket.

"I'm glad that I'll have your support. I hope that more demons will be able to eventually see what the Vandenreich could hold for them and seek it out."

He turned to face Cyrus, his brow furrowing in interest and confusion.

"There's something weird about you. You always sound...regal when you talk, almost like a god. You sounded like a higher-up when you said you'd put a good word in for me to the administrator of the Sternritter. It's weird but interesting. Who are you, Cyrus?"

Sun Jun 13, 2021 1:15 am

CYRUS

"The Vandenreich has an exceptional road ahead of it, I think. The people of the world may see in us a regressionist group, or a threat to their own ideals. I believe, in time, that we will have little choice but to come into conflict with those who do not wish the same as we do. But that is a necessary evil, for the sake of those we wish to protect."

Ah, it seemed Kokuto was a bit curious after him. He supposed that was only fair, really. But, at the same time, Cyrus was not so sure he wished to answer that with the full scope of the truth. After all, if he answered that question as he instinctively thought to, it would not have been much of anything pleasant.

"I am an older member of the Vandenreich, at least speaking relatively. I was not present for the Quincy genocides, but I was brought into the organization before the war. I am one who wishes to see the world brought to the peace it once enjoyed, in the days before the Third World War. I am not one capable of achieving that goal with my own two hands, so I have sought other hands to help me."

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Sun Jun 20, 2021 2:54 pm

ENTER THE WANDERING DEMON

Artist: SilvaGunner - Song: Hip Shop

"There's always gonna be someone who doesn't agree with your ideas. Unfortunately, the world ain't perfect, and conflict is a necessary evil in it. But, it's good that you're sticking to your guns and still trying to make it a better place in spite of it all."

Kokuto gave a warm smile, nodding softly. But, his smile faded as his brow furrowed again at Cyrus' next response. He didn't know why, but he could tell, to a degree, that he wasn't telling the full truth -- and honestly, it didn't really matter. He had his reasons, and he wasn't going to press them. Instead, he nodded again, his smile returning.

"You're admirable. Even with how you are now, you still want to try to make the world a better place. You might not be able to reach it by yourself, but, know that you've got my support. I'm...sorry that your race had to go through that, the genocides, and I do hope that I'm able to do my best in reaching that peace."

Tue Jun 22, 2021 11:29 pm

CYRUS

"With the current state of the world, I think that to lay down our arms and simply hope for peace would only be to invite further disaster onto those who have seen far too much of it already. The Earth does not deserve to serve as a battlefield for all the myriad interests of the universe, and its people have suffered simply for living here. It is unthinkable that others have chosen to make this place their stadium of violence."

Cyrus' own mood lessened just a touch at Kokuto's praise, if only because, in his mind, it was not particularly warranted. Even if the words about his ambition were true, he felt as though he were anything but admirable as of late. He hate failed to keep every promise that he had made, and had all but handed over his pride to one who did not understand their goals. Hubris was, truly, man's greatest failing of all.

"The genocides of the Quincy people were tragedies, and preventable ones at that. But, if nothing else, we are able to learn from them. The Vandenreich has changed a great deal from what it once was, and I suppose if nothing else, those losses pushed it onto this new path. All that we may do now is act in such a manner that we give credit to their memories."

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