[ semi-closed] they just keep trickling in

[soul_mods]

Characters: New guests and their volunteer helpers
Location: Around Shibusen
Rating: G
Time: April 19-20
Description: Another small BREW hiccup results in another "round" of unexpected newcomers into the city.

Just like last time, a very small group of individuals has appeared within Death City, and just like last time, no one even knew about it. Fortunately things have been relatively calm these past few days and it's an especially warm day today, so at least any impromptu help and touring should go smoothly.

[ooc: Just like last time, this is a consolidated log for the volunteer intro buddy system. Either the new character or the volunteer can start the thread. For each thread, indicate the character names in the subject line. Whether or not another character is pulled in is up to the players, BUT the threads are closed to the initial partnered characters (hence the "semi-closed" label.

The new characters are also free to start a thread with one another if they so wish.]

Comments

[obimycommands]

What a truly bizarre place, then.

By what name is it called? And for that matter, what of yours?

[kill_some_time]

[One of his furry ears flicks as if it were agreeing with her.

To be honest, Hades is somewhat at a loss. It is obvious that some sort of introducing explanation would be in place, but explaining things, especially in a manner that gives full context and is frank rather than riddled with word plays, isn't any of those things that he is very good with.]

This is Shibusen. [He places his hand on one of the walls to show that he means the building.] The city is called Death City. The local reigning god messed up and has summoned a lot of people from worlds that isn't this in order to help them fight their war against what they call the forces of insanity.

[Did he miss something? Oh yeah.. ]

Tell the next person you meet here that you are a "guest" and they shall explain it to you properly.

[obimycommands]

What a vague explanation. So I have been enlisted to fight their battle?

I see thou art still being leery of answering my questions in full, as well.

[kill_some_time]

Does it not satisfy you? I fear that I am no good with presenting anybody with options. It may come from the fact that my domain is usually either very final or very open to free will.

[obimycommands]

Thy name; I asked for thy name as well.

[kill_some_time]

Mine?

[He blinks as if that wasn't a thing that crossed his mind as being important and then shrugs. Introductions is another thing Hades is not good at.]

...They call me Hades, King of the Dead. I am the god of death, evil, insanity, riches and quite a lot more.

[obimycommands]

Oh, quite a dark figure thou cuts. Perhaps I was hasty in mine previous assessment; that look does suit thee.

I am Kiriha, tsukumogami of the obi!

[kill_some_time]

[A tsukumogami, huh? That would explain some of the ways she had acted up until now.]


... I guess that means that humans would consider you old.

[obimycommands]

Perhaps, if they knew mine age. But they are wont to judge one by thy appearance, are they not? Most seeth me as fairly young still.

[Her acting like an immature brat half the time doesn't help either]

And of course, it be in no way to imply that I am past my prime!

[Well, technically she is, but only because Kazuya is not nearly as awesome at wielding her as his mom was]

[kill_some_time]

[Of course. Hades knows what she is speaking about all too well, having been feared, loved and even desired depending in what shape the mortals he encountered had seen him.

His smile turns a touch pleased.]

Age weakens but also makes some things more tough. I wonder how it will be for you to deal with your role in this place.

[He pauses for a moment.]

Do you believe in souls?

[obimycommands]

Souls? Well, more or less.

[She's never thought about it directly, but she probably believes in something more or less like what people would call a soul. It's what makes her different from a normal obi, isn't it?]

[kill_some_time]

Good. Then you won't have any problems eating them.

[obimycommands]

...eating souls?

[She sounds pretty dubious about the idea]

[kill_some_time]

That is what I said, isn't it?

[obimycommands]

For what purpose?

[kill_some_time]

Growing stronger, if you are a Weapon.
Making somebody you care about stronger, if you aren't.

[He shrugs his shoulders as if he doesn't really care.]

[obimycommands]

It seemeth like a rather barbaric practice.

[kill_some_time]

It is how they handle things here. I do not particularly care about the practice of doing away with 'evil' souls by consuming them either.

[obimycommands]

So it be a matter of disposing of the souls of sinners? Though I'm used to dispersing evil, I don't particularly believe I care for digesting it myself.

[kill_some_time]

It is. They may not force you to do it, but it is heavily advised.

[obimycommands]

I don't suppose there be any nutritional value to souls?

[kill_some_time]

I doubt there are. Then again, I know very little on such subjects as food.

Asking your mirror later on might be better. [meaning: ask about it over the network, using the communication device that looks like a pocket mirror]

[obimycommands]

I suppose it's not necessary, but thou dost not partake of meals? It seemeth a shame to miss out.

[kill_some_time]

I am not fond of them anymore. It is easy to get addicted to certain tastes, which I'd prefer to avoid.

[The sweet smell and taste of decay as things kept becoming sweeter and sweeter just before they began to spoil.. Addictions are bad things when you are a god.]

[obimycommands]

Perhaps that is true. But that simply means thou must practice moderation. [AS IF SHE HAS ANY ROOM TO TALK]