The Boundless
"Ah yes... and he's bringing that little circus troupe he's made this past century along with him. Oh what was it again... The Cirque Du Umbra. What a macabre little circus it is, but if he enjoys running it then so be it." Astaroth replied as he rested his hands on the counter. "Honestly this shop is one of the reasons you're my favorite of the Sins, my dear Enraku. Nothing big and nothing fancy. A lovely, quiet little shop for wary souls can come in and just relax..."
Ortus Woods | City Outskirts
The woman just gave a smug grin as she kept driving. "Eh, it still works doesn't it? Besides... the more energy you have, the better you'll heal, and right now you need all the healing you can get." Miranda remarked. What did she mean by that!? 'The more energy you have, the better you'll heal.' Does she not understand that just because someone is feeling more energetic, they won't be magically healing faster!? Regardless of the logic behind that, she did have some sort of point there... If Nick were to notice, he'd feel as if the minor wounds he had... were healing noticeably faster, if ever so slightly...
That is when Miranda said something that might be a bit more of a red flag however.
"Also I'm not taking you to no stinking hospital. Not with those wounds you got. Instead I'm takin' you to my place! Don't worry, it's not too far from here."
Daisuke's Home | Ortus City Suburbs
It was a good 15 minutes before Daisuke returned to his bedroom. During those 15 minutes however, the young woman sitting alone in his room could hear a ruckus going on downstairs.
There was a lot of yelling involved. The sounds of objects breaking and crashing reverberated through the house... Sounds of which would normally get the attention of his neighbors, but in reality... those who have lived in the neighborhood since the Sato family moved in have gotten used to this sort of ruckus.
What the young lady could hear was things from Daisuke's younger sister, who was yelling about "He should have warned her that he was going to be bringing home some naked tramp" and that "he should have just stayed out if he was going to be doing THOSE things with someone." All while Daisuke was yelling in response how "That is not how things are. You're just reading this wrong." and an assortment of other words, including some expletives from himself...
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04/12/2021, 07:31 AM #122
Ortus Woods | City Outskirts
Nicholas was perturbed by what the woman had said to him. Not only was she not taking him to a hospital, she was also seemingly did not know how human biology worked. This did not help in alleviating his suspicions of this woman, and if anything it made him feel like he was going to end up on the back of a milk carton. The pit in his stomach grew as he knew that this line of circumstances would likely lead to conflict. He knew the gun was on his right side, so if it came to bullets he would have to yank it with his right hand for maximum speed. He took mental note of his fingers, and by the absence of pain it was clear the adrenaline was in full effect. He flexed his fingers and had full range of motion, perfect for what he might have to do.
Despite his mounting suspicions, Nick opted to using the weapon as a last resort. Instead he continued to talk.
"Are you an experienced surgeon with a burn ward? What's the plan?", Nicholas asked, suggesting she had little business taking a seriously injured person to her home. Nick tried to verbally nudge her into making the decision to go to the hospital without escalating the situation.
Last edited by S121; 04/12/2021, 07:37 AM. Nicholas was perturbed by what the woman had said to him. Not only was she not taking him to a hospital, she was also seemingly did not know how human biology worked. This did not help in alleviating his suspicions of this woman, and if anything it made him feel like he was going to end up on the back of a milk carton. The pit in his stomach grew as he knew that this line of circumstances would likely lead to conflict. He knew the gun was on his right side, so if it came to bullets he would have to yank it with his right hand for maximum speed. He took mental note of his fingers, and by the absence of pain it was clear the adrenaline was in full effect. He flexed his fingers and had full range of motion, perfect for what he might have to do.
Despite his mounting suspicions, Nick opted to using the weapon as a last resort. Instead he continued to talk.
"Are you an experienced surgeon with a burn ward? What's the plan?", Nicholas asked, suggesting she had little business taking a seriously injured person to her home. Nick tried to verbally nudge her into making the decision to go to the hospital without escalating the situation.
Originally posted by S121
Every time I see a new post on the Forum, I feel like a little kid during Christmas, all giddy.
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04/12/2021, 07:36 AM #123
Ortus Woods | City Outskirts
"Oh nothing like that. Let's just say I learned a few tricks, and I have more supplies back at my place. Besides, what exactly are you going to say happened to you?" She said as her grin disappeared. Her tone a lot less... jovial this time around. "Listen. The fact that you're still *alive* after those kinds of injuries. Let alone still CONSCIOUS with that adrenaline... It means something special. So I have to take you someplace where I can keep a close eye on you." She explained as she let one hand off the steering wheel and pointed right at him. The look on her face far more serious than it was before.
"Besides... I don't want you anywhere that you might put others in danger for the time being."
"Oh nothing like that. Let's just say I learned a few tricks, and I have more supplies back at my place. Besides, what exactly are you going to say happened to you?" She said as her grin disappeared. Her tone a lot less... jovial this time around. "Listen. The fact that you're still *alive* after those kinds of injuries. Let alone still CONSCIOUS with that adrenaline... It means something special. So I have to take you someplace where I can keep a close eye on you." She explained as she let one hand off the steering wheel and pointed right at him. The look on her face far more serious than it was before.
"Besides... I don't want you anywhere that you might put others in danger for the time being."
04/12/2021, 07:52 AM #124
Ortus Woods | City Outskirts
Nick held his tongue for a few seconds as he tried to consider what was being said. Whoever this woman was, it was clear that she at least had experience in hunting these creatures. Was there something more she hadn't said? After a brief moment, Nicholas let out a soft sigh and decided that he would attempt to follow the white rabbit.
"Okay look, there's a lot of things happening that just don't make sense. I just got attacked by.. whatever those things were... Hellhounds? You show up with guns, so I can only assume you were hunting them. Now I'm being taken to a place I don't know with injuries that really should kill me, but my blood's 50% adrenaline and caffeine right now. Could you fill me in on what's going on?", Nicholas asked the mystery woman. He didn't seem angry, but he wanted to get to the bottom of all this.
Nick held his tongue for a few seconds as he tried to consider what was being said. Whoever this woman was, it was clear that she at least had experience in hunting these creatures. Was there something more she hadn't said? After a brief moment, Nicholas let out a soft sigh and decided that he would attempt to follow the white rabbit.
"Okay look, there's a lot of things happening that just don't make sense. I just got attacked by.. whatever those things were... Hellhounds? You show up with guns, so I can only assume you were hunting them. Now I'm being taken to a place I don't know with injuries that really should kill me, but my blood's 50% adrenaline and caffeine right now. Could you fill me in on what's going on?", Nicholas asked the mystery woman. He didn't seem angry, but he wanted to get to the bottom of all this.
Originally posted by S121
Every time I see a new post on the Forum, I feel like a little kid during Christmas, all giddy.
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04/13/2021, 01:53 AM #125
Ortus Woods | City Outskirts
Miranda just furrowed her brow. As much as she did want to save the explanations for later, she had a feeling this injured young man in her truck won't be as cooperative if she didn't begin explaining things soon.
With that she just let out a mildly irritated sigh.
"As you have guessed, those things that attacked you are called Hellhounds. Demonic beings from another realm that hunt and prey on just about anything they can sink their teeth into. For one, you're lucky you were just capable enough to fend them off before I arrived." She explained as she turned to him.
"I don't know what religion you follow if any, but whatever they told you about Demons? Isn't true. Kinda far from it, and long story short. It's my job to go around hunting them. That one thing I told you to run from? Was another type of Demon that I had to try and take care of. Honestly you're lucky I showed up when I did. Because if the hellhounds didn't kill you, then that lanky bastard with the metal claws would have. As for your injuries? I wouldn't be too worried about them. If my hunch is correct, all you'll need is some basic first aid and you should be fine by tomorrow. That's one of the reasons why I'm taking you back to my place. The other is because I need to keep an eye out. Since there is no telling what else might be wanting to go after you. With all that blood you spilled from those Hell Hounds, it will attract some more creatures like that one I killed, and not all of them will go down as easily as a fiery mutt."
Miranda just furrowed her brow. As much as she did want to save the explanations for later, she had a feeling this injured young man in her truck won't be as cooperative if she didn't begin explaining things soon.
With that she just let out a mildly irritated sigh.
"As you have guessed, those things that attacked you are called Hellhounds. Demonic beings from another realm that hunt and prey on just about anything they can sink their teeth into. For one, you're lucky you were just capable enough to fend them off before I arrived." She explained as she turned to him.
"I don't know what religion you follow if any, but whatever they told you about Demons? Isn't true. Kinda far from it, and long story short. It's my job to go around hunting them. That one thing I told you to run from? Was another type of Demon that I had to try and take care of. Honestly you're lucky I showed up when I did. Because if the hellhounds didn't kill you, then that lanky bastard with the metal claws would have. As for your injuries? I wouldn't be too worried about them. If my hunch is correct, all you'll need is some basic first aid and you should be fine by tomorrow. That's one of the reasons why I'm taking you back to my place. The other is because I need to keep an eye out. Since there is no telling what else might be wanting to go after you. With all that blood you spilled from those Hell Hounds, it will attract some more creatures like that one I killed, and not all of them will go down as easily as a fiery mutt."
04/13/2021, 06:27 AM #126
Daisuke's Home | Ortus City Suburbs
By the time Daisuke returned to his bedroom, the mysterious girl named A-7117 was staring out through the bedroom window with the ever-present mixture of curiosity and expressionlessness. Through the gentle morning sunlight filtering through the thin curtain, she observed what appeared to be an approaching figure.
"You have an intruder." The girl uttered, pointing at the figure gaining closer to the house. "Shall I dispose of her?"
Hilda wished she could enjoy her respite a bit longer; the endless nights of laboring with machineries mistreated by their owners would be bearable with good pay and occasional alone-time. Alas, her status as a student bound her to high school: a shackle that was too easy to bear but impossible to break for her current conditions. Still, the very act of going to school was fun enough for Hilda, even if it's just for hanging out with friends and getting some sunlight.
She passed by one of her friend's house while she rode to the school, seeing the curtain to the friend's room rustle slightly. Seeing this, Hilda waved at the window, completely oblivious to the tribulation that Daisuke is facing at the moment.
By the time Daisuke returned to his bedroom, the mysterious girl named A-7117 was staring out through the bedroom window with the ever-present mixture of curiosity and expressionlessness. Through the gentle morning sunlight filtering through the thin curtain, she observed what appeared to be an approaching figure.
"You have an intruder." The girl uttered, pointing at the figure gaining closer to the house. "Shall I dispose of her?"
Hilda wished she could enjoy her respite a bit longer; the endless nights of laboring with machineries mistreated by their owners would be bearable with good pay and occasional alone-time. Alas, her status as a student bound her to high school: a shackle that was too easy to bear but impossible to break for her current conditions. Still, the very act of going to school was fun enough for Hilda, even if it's just for hanging out with friends and getting some sunlight.
She passed by one of her friend's house while she rode to the school, seeing the curtain to the friend's room rustle slightly. Seeing this, Hilda waved at the window, completely oblivious to the tribulation that Daisuke is facing at the moment.
04/14/2021, 07:26 PM #127
Ortus Woods | City Outskirt
Nicholas listened as the woman explained as much as she cared to, then was silent for a moment as he digested it. It seemed almost like it was out of a movie or anime, entirely unreal but he was witness to it all. He was face-to-face with these creatures, he fought them, he bled out and bled them out in kind. They were very much real, and so was this woman's story.
Nicholas eventually let out a sigh as the tension in his body released. If what she said was true, then he was not normal either, but was also in no danger of dying. There was no way he should have been able to operate at the level his did with his injures, but here he was. The rest of this woman's story was true, so maybe his own physical anomalies were true too. After a brief moment, Nick spoke again.
"Alright, now booze would be nice.", Nicholas half-jokingly said before speaking flatly, "So what I'm hearing is that by killing those hellhounds, I've potentially got a few stronger monsters who want a piece of me. I've likely stumbled into a secret society tasked with fighting back these demons in a secret battle between good and evil spanning across centuries. Not only am I somehow not dead, I am going to heal like Wolverine and be just fine by morning.............. Okay. One last thing. My name's Nicholas, what's yours?"
Nicholas listened as the woman explained as much as she cared to, then was silent for a moment as he digested it. It seemed almost like it was out of a movie or anime, entirely unreal but he was witness to it all. He was face-to-face with these creatures, he fought them, he bled out and bled them out in kind. They were very much real, and so was this woman's story.
Nicholas eventually let out a sigh as the tension in his body released. If what she said was true, then he was not normal either, but was also in no danger of dying. There was no way he should have been able to operate at the level his did with his injures, but here he was. The rest of this woman's story was true, so maybe his own physical anomalies were true too. After a brief moment, Nick spoke again.
"Alright, now booze would be nice.", Nicholas half-jokingly said before speaking flatly, "So what I'm hearing is that by killing those hellhounds, I've potentially got a few stronger monsters who want a piece of me. I've likely stumbled into a secret society tasked with fighting back these demons in a secret battle between good and evil spanning across centuries. Not only am I somehow not dead, I am going to heal like Wolverine and be just fine by morning.............. Okay. One last thing. My name's Nicholas, what's yours?"
Originally posted by S121
Every time I see a new post on the Forum, I feel like a little kid during Christmas, all giddy.
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04/18/2021, 09:19 AM #128
The Boundless
"Ah, yes, Luxuria's thinly veiled attempts to gather a cult. I was never much for Barnum and Bailey, nor am I for Luxuria's little show." Enraku responded, slowing down their movements finally to reveal they had a plate of pancakes in their hands, which they deposited in front of Waelin.
"Eat slowly. You scarf it down, you'll upset your stomach." Enraku suggested as they dropped a fork and knife alongside a small container of syrup.
"It's not the first time i've been without food for a while, I know. But thank you." Waelin was more confused than anything, as she was fairly sure there was no oven behind that bar to cook with, let alone that fast, but she cut and began to slowly dine anyways as Enraku turned their attention back to the cat.
"Please get to the point, As, I am not in the mood for being buttered up with generic platitudes." Enraku stated, hands on their hips as they narrowed a gaze as the feline.
Waelin simply listened as they slowly ate. So they were a Sin. The question previous rose up again, but for another entirely. What were they a "Sin" of? They didn't seem prideful, lustful, wrathful, they just seemed fairly... relaxed? Sloth? But they wouldn't have imagined the Sin of Sloth to be so quick. Waelin savored the first slice. It was heavenly. Shje remembered the horrid slop they were served in that prison, nearly gagging the food out before it even started to go down. This felt like the best meal they'd had in months. But that thought was likely just the product of hunger. They savored the sweetness and let those bad memories fade for the time being.
"Ah, yes, Luxuria's thinly veiled attempts to gather a cult. I was never much for Barnum and Bailey, nor am I for Luxuria's little show." Enraku responded, slowing down their movements finally to reveal they had a plate of pancakes in their hands, which they deposited in front of Waelin.
"Eat slowly. You scarf it down, you'll upset your stomach." Enraku suggested as they dropped a fork and knife alongside a small container of syrup.
"It's not the first time i've been without food for a while, I know. But thank you." Waelin was more confused than anything, as she was fairly sure there was no oven behind that bar to cook with, let alone that fast, but she cut and began to slowly dine anyways as Enraku turned their attention back to the cat.
"Please get to the point, As, I am not in the mood for being buttered up with generic platitudes." Enraku stated, hands on their hips as they narrowed a gaze as the feline.
Waelin simply listened as they slowly ate. So they were a Sin. The question previous rose up again, but for another entirely. What were they a "Sin" of? They didn't seem prideful, lustful, wrathful, they just seemed fairly... relaxed? Sloth? But they wouldn't have imagined the Sin of Sloth to be so quick. Waelin savored the first slice. It was heavenly. Shje remembered the horrid slop they were served in that prison, nearly gagging the food out before it even started to go down. This felt like the best meal they'd had in months. But that thought was likely just the product of hunger. They savored the sweetness and let those bad memories fade for the time being.
Sometimes when you're driving down a road, a bug hits your windshield. It's ugly and unpleasant, but you just activate the wipers / cleaning fluid and it's gone in a few seconds. It's just part of driving down the road. You don't dwell on it, because that'd be silly. Bugs aren't worth the time.
You just discard their guts and keep on driving.
04/22/2021, 08:19 AM #129
The Boundless
Astaroth just watched Waelin's expression as she dug into the fresh pancakes that she was given. The look on the odd girl's face amused the cat-demon, and for a moment it seemed as if he forgot that Enraku was there. However when Enraku spoke up, Astaroth turned to his old friend.
"I just felt like I should let you know. After all, I hear Luxuria looks for those who are... how do I say... most peculiar and odd. I know Luxuria doesn't quite come close to matching your full power, but I would rather recommend that you're new employee keep careful. Because aside from the Sin of Lust, I am quite sure the others will be most interested if they catch wind of her if they haven't already." Astaroth explainedas he hopped off his seat and began walking to the door, his form suddenly shifting in the blink of an eye to that of his human disguise.
"After all, in the world of the strange and supernatural. Word spreads quite quickly! Though I'm sure anything that might come after your new friend won't be much of a problem." The demon had said as he approached the door leaving the building. Though before he left he turned back to Enraku. "Also, in one day's time I shall be sending an acquaintance of mine to you! He's a demon who has been trying to live a more simple life. A nice relaxed one. Figured you'd be the best to help him with that. Anyways, I must go now. So I shall see you again!" And with that, Astaroth had left... quite quickly.
Ortus Woods | City Outskirt
Miranda simply gave a chuckle as she put one hand on the steering wheel, leaving her other arm to hang out the driver's side window casually. Her face seemed a lot more relaxed now, but it didn't seem happy. Rather it seemed quite... solemn. "I guess you could put it that way. Also I wouldn't say you will be completely healed by morning. Just healed enough to go home. Either way, welcome to the world of the supernatural. Where all things either want to kill you, or just make you question everything. But yeah. For the next few days I'll be keeping an eye on you from a safe distance. I won't intervene too much unless something horrible happens." She joked.
Daisuke's Home | Ortus City Suburbs
Daisuke after a good while, had finally entered his room. His hair was an absolute mess, and it looked like he had gotten into a horrible fight. Though thankfully he had no actual injuries. Just ruffled clothes and messed up hair. He gave a long sigh of irritation, with a slight hint of relief. "Holy fucking hell... Okay, I THINK I got through to her, and you should be fine." Daisuke muttered as he then turned to the woman standing in his room. What she said immediately put him on alert again as he ran to the window. Peaking through the curtains and at the street below, he saw a good friend of his. Hilda. While maybe not his closest friend, she is perhaps the least annoying of the people he knows. "No. NO disposing of ANYBODY. Especially her. She's not an intruder. Just a friend..." He explained as he closed the curtains. He then took a few steps away, his eyes closed as he took a deep breath.
However his eyes suddenly shot open as he turned to his alarm clock. He stood there in shock as he realized what time it was... School was going to start sometime soon, and he's barely ready. While he was in his school uniform, it was really dirty and still damp from last night. His hair was a mess, and he had dark bags under his eyes.
With this revelation he quickly went to his closet and began to put his close on in a bit of a panic. All while muttering. "Shitshitshitshit!"
Astaroth just watched Waelin's expression as she dug into the fresh pancakes that she was given. The look on the odd girl's face amused the cat-demon, and for a moment it seemed as if he forgot that Enraku was there. However when Enraku spoke up, Astaroth turned to his old friend.
"I just felt like I should let you know. After all, I hear Luxuria looks for those who are... how do I say... most peculiar and odd. I know Luxuria doesn't quite come close to matching your full power, but I would rather recommend that you're new employee keep careful. Because aside from the Sin of Lust, I am quite sure the others will be most interested if they catch wind of her if they haven't already." Astaroth explainedas he hopped off his seat and began walking to the door, his form suddenly shifting in the blink of an eye to that of his human disguise.
"After all, in the world of the strange and supernatural. Word spreads quite quickly! Though I'm sure anything that might come after your new friend won't be much of a problem." The demon had said as he approached the door leaving the building. Though before he left he turned back to Enraku. "Also, in one day's time I shall be sending an acquaintance of mine to you! He's a demon who has been trying to live a more simple life. A nice relaxed one. Figured you'd be the best to help him with that. Anyways, I must go now. So I shall see you again!" And with that, Astaroth had left... quite quickly.
Ortus Woods | City Outskirt
Miranda simply gave a chuckle as she put one hand on the steering wheel, leaving her other arm to hang out the driver's side window casually. Her face seemed a lot more relaxed now, but it didn't seem happy. Rather it seemed quite... solemn. "I guess you could put it that way. Also I wouldn't say you will be completely healed by morning. Just healed enough to go home. Either way, welcome to the world of the supernatural. Where all things either want to kill you, or just make you question everything. But yeah. For the next few days I'll be keeping an eye on you from a safe distance. I won't intervene too much unless something horrible happens." She joked.
Daisuke's Home | Ortus City Suburbs
Daisuke after a good while, had finally entered his room. His hair was an absolute mess, and it looked like he had gotten into a horrible fight. Though thankfully he had no actual injuries. Just ruffled clothes and messed up hair. He gave a long sigh of irritation, with a slight hint of relief. "Holy fucking hell... Okay, I THINK I got through to her, and you should be fine." Daisuke muttered as he then turned to the woman standing in his room. What she said immediately put him on alert again as he ran to the window. Peaking through the curtains and at the street below, he saw a good friend of his. Hilda. While maybe not his closest friend, she is perhaps the least annoying of the people he knows. "No. NO disposing of ANYBODY. Especially her. She's not an intruder. Just a friend..." He explained as he closed the curtains. He then took a few steps away, his eyes closed as he took a deep breath.
However his eyes suddenly shot open as he turned to his alarm clock. He stood there in shock as he realized what time it was... School was going to start sometime soon, and he's barely ready. While he was in his school uniform, it was really dirty and still damp from last night. His hair was a mess, and he had dark bags under his eyes.
With this revelation he quickly went to his closet and began to put his close on in a bit of a panic. All while muttering. "Shitshitshitshit!"
04/26/2021, 04:18 AM #130
Ortus Woods | City Outskirt
Nicholas's expression gave away just how exhausted he was, as did the sigh that followed. This was all a lot to take in, but he tried his best and simply closed his eyes. All his worries were forced deep down for now as he brought up his first and primary concern: his family. They would be worried sick that he hadn't come home yet.
"So, what's your name?", Nicholas asked, leading up to his question.
Nicholas's expression gave away just how exhausted he was, as did the sigh that followed. This was all a lot to take in, but he tried his best and simply closed his eyes. All his worries were forced deep down for now as he brought up his first and primary concern: his family. They would be worried sick that he hadn't come home yet.
"So, what's your name?", Nicholas asked, leading up to his question.
Originally posted by S121
Every time I see a new post on the Forum, I feel like a little kid during Christmas, all giddy.
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