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Animus Moderators ([personal profile] animusmods) wrote in [community profile] towerofanimus2013-02-08 05:03 pm

Ad Visitatores

Characters: anyone participating in the event
Setting: floor 56 and eventually other areas of the Tower
Format: either
Summary: Welcome to the Tower.
Warnings: horror/creepiness/potential danger/generally unfortunate things all possible
Notes: PLEASE GO HERE TO MAKE NEW POSTS.

A few minutes before anything happens, Ruana's voice rings out over the Tower's intercom--it manages to be louder than anything the residents happen to be doing. "Hey, everyone, there's something exciting going on at floor fifty-six! Go make sure they don't get themselves killed!"


You arrive, stepping or tumbling, in a surgical suite. It looks abandoned, with dust collecting on the table and floors. The lights flicker, and for a moment blood dripping off the table, puddling on the floor--but no, the lights are back, and surely that was your imagination. It's quiet, eerily so, but nothing hinders you, and you're free to spread out and explore. There are multiple rooms here, like in any hospital, and it's all a bit confusing. Occasionally the lights flicker, and it's a bit frightening as Things appear that shouldn't exist. Shadowy creatures stitched together and reaching for you, doctors brandishing phantom surgical tools, blood splattering the walls or floor or ceiling, how did it get there--but none are real, and all of them vanish when the lights return. Eventually you find the staircase, spiraling up and down into darkness. Approach it, though, and the thing glitters with a barrier that will push back any attempts at climbing the thing.

A girl, a teenager dressed in red and black, appears. And she does simply appear, inserting herself into the space, nearly pushing it aside to make room in it for where she is now. Her face beams with unconcealed excitement, and her words tumble out on top of themselves. "You can't go there! Yet, I mean. You'd all die!"

The girl steps onto the staircase, passing through the barrier as if it weren't there, and sits on the steps to address everyone. "Hi! I'm Ruana. You didn't show up the normal way, so the Tower can't support you yet. We got this one floor ready when I saw you were coming but, well, the Tower's kind've big, so getting all of them set up is taking a little longer than I thought." She smiles, sheepishly apologetic in a carefree sort of way. "I've got everyone coming here to visit you--or at least they know they can visit you--and I'll have someone bring food up for you. It'll be oatmeal, and oatmeal is super boring, but you have to eat it, okay? Then you can have whatever you want! The cafeteria's down on the first floor if you get hungry. We should have everything ready in a few hours. I've gotta go help with that, so you guys wait here.

"Don't worry, the monsters can't get to this floor as long as that barrier is up."

And then she's gone, blinking out of existence. The barrier will remain for three hours.
belfire: (emotionless)

my long wait is over...!!

[personal profile] belfire 2013-02-20 11:57 am (UTC)(link)
[Hm, the word 'asshole' seemed to get under this Adachi's skin. Kazuya tilted his head to the side, watching his outstretched hand like it was a fascinating creature, his nostrils flaring a bit like he was taking in the man's scent. Creepy.]

I'm the Demon King, Kazuya. Or Kaz. Kazu. Kazzy. Take your pick.

[And then he finally grabs Adachi's hand, pumping it vigorously and holding it very strongly. Demonic strength goooo~]
misogynistic: (This shit deserves TWO !!s)

AT LONG LAST

[personal profile] misogynistic 2013-02-20 12:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[Whaaaat. Adachi froze under Kazuya's stare, his fingers twitching. Okay, what the hell was with that? He made an incomprehensible noise before the next came out in a garbled mess.]

The wha-- [And then Kazuya grabbed his hand.] Ow! [YEAH, OKAY, HE DIDN'T NEED THAT HAND FOR ANYTHING. Yep, he doesn't even shake back because what is with this kid.] The wh-what king?!

[LET GO LET GO LET GO YOU'RE GOING TO BREAK HIS HAND. Adachi tries to pull away to signal the handshake is done and he'd like to use that hand again.]
belfire: (evil demon king laugh!)

[personal profile] belfire 2013-02-20 01:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[Okay. This reaction was pretty fucking hilarious.

Kazuya released Adachi's poor hand to waggle his fingers at the cop in a mockingly coy manner, a shit-eating grin in place. Although, his red eyes had a very eerie glow to them now, and his canines looked a bit sharper...]


The Demon King. King of Bel. The Big Bad. The Final Boss! Am I making this any clearer for you?
misogynistic: (I'm sh-shivering in anticipation.)

[personal profile] misogynistic 2013-02-20 02:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[SORRY THAT ADACHI ISN'T ONE OF YOUR TYPICAL JRPG HEROES. OR, YOU KNOW, A HERO AT ALL.

Because, honestly, he was leaning back again as he brought his fingers back to...no, he was pretty sure no place was safe when concerning this kid. ...Maybe he should stop calling a demon a kid in his head?]


The big bad final boss? [However, when he puts it like that? Nope, that talk just downgraded him back to a little kid, because Adachi can't repeat that with a straight look on his face.] Right, I guess I'll play along... [Yep, downgraded to a little kid playing pretend in five seconds flat. Although, why he would in a place like this? Yeah, it was one thing to get away with a lie, but this?]

So, being the demon king... [He really can't say that in a serious tone.] What's it like?
belfire: (whatever!)

[personal profile] belfire 2013-02-20 02:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[Aw what? What happened to that delicious nervousness and anxiety from earlier?! Kazuya's more demonic side hissed in displeasure at the loss of negative emotions - he is a psychic vampire, after all - and he pressed his lips into an unhappy line, eyebrows furrowing together]

Well, how'd you think? It's like shepherding a herd of cats. Demons are anarchists, even with a King, so half of the time they just do whatever. I feel like I got ripped off fucking Naoya...
misogynistic: (Aww aren't you special!)

why am I tagging at 9 am :I

[personal profile] misogynistic 2013-02-20 03:36 pm (UTC)(link)
[Don't say the words "big bad" and "final boss" when describing yourself to an adult, let alone a detective.

There's always the negativity that Adachi has in general, though, if it's any consolation. Is skepticism delicious? How about Adachi's sickening amusement in general?]


Well, I had the vague feeling it would be a useless title, but it never hurts to ask, right? [Oh yes he did.] Besides, it's not like I know much about that stuff. You know, other than old stories and stuff? There's that line between real life and make believe, right?
belfire: (angry)

i don't know you are a masochist

[personal profile] belfire 2013-02-20 03:46 pm (UTC)(link)
...

[what.

Oh.

Oh you did not just say that quuuurl!]


Useless title and make believe...?

[GROOOOOOOOOOOOWL! No, seriously, a real growl better suited to a tiger than a young teenager rumbled in the back of his throat]

You know, disrespect like that can be classed as treason. You don't have to believe me, but saying I'm made up or useless is a bit hurtful, don't you think?
misogynistic: (Wow this icon is dull next to the other)

JUST LIKE ADACHI, APPARENTLY 1/23423589

[personal profile] misogynistic 2013-02-21 01:06 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oh no, he broke the illusion! Oh, what ever should he--]
misogynistic: (Oh god he's actually growing cabbage)

2/23675638946784

[personal profile] misogynistic 2013-02-21 01:06 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oh. Oh shit. Oh shit. Oh. Shit.]

T-Treason?

[HE DONE FUCKED UP NOW]
misogynistic: (Hold on just a minute!)

3/I don't know

[personal profile] misogynistic 2013-02-21 01:06 pm (UTC)(link)
He-Hey, you're getting me wrong!

[THAT KID JUST MADE A SOUND HE SHOULDN'T HAVE WHAT THE HELL

BACKPEDALING ALL THE WAY ACROSS THE SKY]
misogynistic: (The Shiroku Bar lady just took off her--)

4/4

[personal profile] misogynistic 2013-02-21 01:06 pm (UTC)(link)
I wasn't... [Right, he's putting some space between them because he's pretty sure his heart just broke his ribcage.] Calling you that?

I mean, obviously you're not made up! You're standing in front of me, right? [Yeah, it's...maybe he should get out of here.]
belfire: (whatever!)

[personal profile] belfire 2013-02-21 01:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[Suddenly Kazuya's expression changed - flipping from anger to something a bit more... predatory, tilting his head up slightly as he inhaled deeply. Oh. Those negative emotions were back in full force...

...no! No, no. Kazuya. No. You are more than demonic instincts]


Hrm...

[Kazuya settled his hands on his hips, turning his head away with a loud sniff. He really hit the jackpot with this guy]

I'm still hurt about the useless thing. That was just mean. But, I may forgive you, if you do something for me...
misogynistic: (I think I've said too much!)

[personal profile] misogynistic 2013-02-21 01:36 pm (UTC)(link)
[AGAIN, HE'S NOT A JRPG HERO USED TO THINGS LIKE THIS

Adachi definitely wasn't used to the feeling of his heart clenching up in his chest or kids-- Okay, any of this. Did it bare repeating? Stuff like this was one of the reasons he wanted to legally carry a gun, to eliminate any sort of fear or lack of control.]


Yeah, I guess that came off wrong...

[Wait, he had to do something now? What a pain. He held back a sigh. Great, he was negotiating with a kid...] A favor?

[Though, the kid did say he sometimes made people accessories to his crimes?] Like what? I doubt there's much I can do here, and who knows how long it's gonna be.
belfire: (HAPPY!)

[personal profile] belfire 2013-02-21 01:38 pm (UTC)(link)
You have to be my minion!

[Kazuya seemed to be in brighter spirits now. He had his demon minions, but only four came with him to Hinoto-Ri, and Atsuro was a friend-minion, so he technically didn't count. Having a grown up minion would make life easier for him - how, he wasn't sure yet, but he'd think a funny use for him once they're out of horror tower]
misogynistic: (Oh god these keywords are deteriorating)

I love how I get notifs five years later

[personal profile] misogynistic 2013-02-21 01:50 pm (UTC)(link)
...Your what?

[Fffffuuuuckkkkkk yooouuuuuuuuu. ISN'T THAT LIKE. TOO SOON? Isn't that the opener to a joke or something? THEY JUST MET. How can he be Kazuya's minion when all he knows about Kaz is that he has a weird growl and might actually maybe not be lying about being a demon? Might actually maybe

Hey, I just met you, and this is crazy--]
belfire: (evil demon king grin)

you live in a time vortext it seems

[personal profile] belfire 2013-02-21 01:52 pm (UTC)(link)
My. Min. Ion.

[Kazuya says it sloooooooooooooowly. Pfft, that face though, Kazuya could barely keep the laughter in]

It'd be great, c'mon. I'll call you in when I wanna do stuff that require an adult, and you'll get perks of being under my protection. No one wants to mess with a Demon King after all.
misogynistic: (Not sure if want)

[personal profile] misogynistic 2013-02-21 02:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Well...

[Meanwhile, Adachi is pondering his options.

What a pain... If the kid isn't pulling his leg, though, that 'flee flee GET THE HELL OUT' feeling would always loom over his head. How ironic, though, that he would be the one getting called instead. He'd been planning on calling Yu on his own time to mess with him. How funny, since that had been, what, five days ago?]


It depends. [Minion. Adachi. A minion.] Is there any way you could show me what you can do?

[OH OH SHIT SPECIFY FURTHER] ...Not on me, of course! It would be stupid of me to blindly agree, right? So, before I even make a decision, could you show me something only a Demon King can do? [He may as well get something entertaining out of this.]
belfire: (irritated)

[personal profile] belfire 2013-02-21 02:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[Hm, that was fair - although tricky. Considering their surroundings, Kazuya had no idea how it would affect his powers, and he was still feeling a bit...off. Unwell. Urgh, why did it take so long to digest demons...]

Only a Demon King can do, huh? Hm, that's kiiiiinda tricky. I mean, I can cast magic, teleport, or summon my demonic minions, amongst other things. Which do you wanna see?
misogynistic: (Well you see it goes something like this)

[personal profile] misogynistic 2013-02-21 02:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[Yeah, while Adachi made some rash decisions, suddenly becoming a person's minion...wasn't really on his top ten list. But, ooh, he gets to make a mythical Demon King do something! He had to think really carefully, right?]

Teleportation, huh... [So, in theory, if he tried running away, it would've been a waste of time. Good to know.]

Out of all of those, I think I want to see you summon something the most... Yeah, that would definitely convince me.
belfire: (haha!)

[personal profile] belfire 2013-02-21 02:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[Oh thank fuck. If he had picked teleportation... well, he probably would have ended up in a wall, or landing on someone, or something, with how finicky it was being recently]

Okay. Watch and be amazed!

[Kazuya snapped his fingers, and behind him there was a crackle of black energy, a shape forming and... Norn floated behind her King, her empty eyes staring intently at Adachi]

Say hello to Norn. She's who I used to cheat at betting, being able to see the past, present, and future and all.
misogynistic: (Damn the family resemblance is uncanny)

[personal profile] misogynistic 2013-02-21 03:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Okay, I-- Holy...

[OH DEAR SWEET MOTHER OF

WHAT

WHY WOULD HE EVER CHOOSE THE ONE THAT CAN SEE EVERYTHING. EVERYTHING. WHAT WERE THE ODDS OF THAT HAPPENING]


Uh... [CAN HE GET ANOTHER GO] Hey? [MAKE IT GO AWAY] Guess that proves it...

Still, it makes things so conflicting on my end... Can you summon one that looks lethal?
belfire: (irritated)

[personal profile] belfire 2013-02-21 03:59 pm (UTC)(link)
You're so picky.

[Kazuya was huffing a little - he thought Norn looked very lethal! She was a monster on the battlefield. Downright awesome. But with a wave of his hand, he dismissed her, and snapped his fingers again, summoning...

Okuninushi.]


This lethal enough for you?
misogynistic: (Oh I would never actually steal them!)

it's like a job interview, isn't it?

[personal profile] misogynistic 2013-02-25 01:29 am (UTC)(link)
I kinda have to be, right?

[Weell, it was Adachi's fate, right? Well, sort of, if the kid was lenient. Also, forget her being lethal, she just plain old creeped out Adachi. Plus...she was a she...

...Oh, and that was more like it.]


Yeah, I can actually see somebody being scared of him. [Buut...] What about the officers in Hinoto-Ri who can use Personas, though? I can see those of us who can't, but from what I heard... I'm not trying to doubt you or anything, though, but I need some facts straight.

Also, what happens if you make some kids angry and they have some powerful ones? The big bad final boss or not, I'm pretty sure there's the chance that you're not the only one, given some things?
belfire: (evil demon king grin)

some horrible job interview from hell

[personal profile] belfire 2013-02-25 01:40 am (UTC)(link)
[Kazuya's expression went blank, and his gaze seemed more attentive now. Was he... was he making fun of him? He had to admit this guy had some balls on him, which made him... interesting. Most people changed their tune quick when learning of his status, sans some certain people, and back home demons practically licked his boots clean at the first sign of dust on them.

So this was interesting, but no less aggravating. Little shit]


Pfft, Persona. I'm pretty sure there're some strong ones out there, but so far, I haven't met any that can stand up to me and my demons. I mean, you can only have them summoned if you have a strong will and mental control. If something shakes that... poof, no more Persona. A glaring oversight in design, if you ask me.

[Kazuya pressed his fingers against his mouth, barely concealing a smug grin]

Besides... I'm immortal. I can't die. At all.

[Well, he was guessing. He had Beldr's immortality, in that most attacks had reduced effectiveness against him, and mortal wounds were easily healed from if he was quick enough about it. His blood flowed slower, his body resisted wounds better, and he was more receptive to healing magic than ever. He hadn't actually died yet, so he didn't know if he could be revived easily like most demons yet. He wasn't really eager to try it.

But boasting about immortality normally made people a bit more cautious, which was good]

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pitiedthefool: (condescend ⚡ now that you're gone)

i couldn't resist

[personal profile] pitiedthefool 2013-02-20 03:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH NOW YOU FUCKED UP.
YOU HAVE FUCKED UP, NOW.
NOW YOU FUCKED UP.
NOW YOU FUCKED UP NOW YOU FUCKED UP NOW YOU FUCKED UP.
NOW. YOU. HAVE. FUCKED. UUUUUUUUUUP.

it was not nice knowing you, adachi-san... buh-bye~]