Ortus Woods | City Outskirts
"Well Nick... welcome to the world of Supernatural Shit." Miranda spoke as she continued to drive.
The drive didn't take too much longer after that. About a solid 15-20 minutes before they showed up at the motel she was talking about.
The motel in question was a... not so pleasant looking one. It looked like one of those stereotypical run-down, shabby motels located in the middle of buttfuck nowhere. The type of motel you'd expect to see having a big neon sign... with most of the letters not lighting up due to them being old and malfunctioning. Which if all the letters lit up, it would have read 'North Side Cafe and Inn', but the letters that are not lit up make it read "No t S afe Inn". AKA "Not Safe Inn." Which is not the most pleasant name for a such a place... and considering that it's fairly far on the outskirts of Ortus, where there is nothing but a big highway, and lots of trees surrounding it... really made the alternate name "Not Safe' feel a little more fitting.
Ortus Outskirts | 'Not Safe Inn'
This was clearly not a good Motel. It had very obviously seen better days, but whatever the case, Miranda arrived at the destination. She went and parked in front of her room on the first floor of this 2 story Motel. It was located on the far end of the building. One thing to note in the dark night was that due to the trees surrounding the place, lack of any other cars except one in the parking lot, and the flickering lamppost right outside her room, would make anyone familiar with this kind of setting in a horror movie to go on full alert. Despite this, Miranda let out a big sigh of relief as she turned to Nick. "Welp. We're here. Better get you inside and take care of those wounds." She said as she popped the driver side door and hopped out.
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SUSTIC replied to The Demon Slayers Club (IC) in RP Section
Ortus Woods | City Outskirts
'Miranda" She answered. Her tone significantly more solemn as she kept driving. Miranda wasn't always the greatest with people. Or at least not great at helping to calm them down or comfort them. As such she found it hard to say anything else really.
"So uh... what's yours...?"
'Miranda" She answered. Her tone significantly more solemn as she kept driving. Miranda wasn't always the greatest with people. Or at least not great at helping to calm them down or comfort them. As such she found it hard to say anything else really.
"So uh... what's yours...?"
04/30/2021, 04:38 AM
SUSTIC replied to The Demon Slayers Club (IC) in RP Section
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!"
04/22/2021, 08:19 AM
SUSTIC replied to The Demon Slayers Club (IC) in RP Section
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, 01:53 AM
SUSTIC replied to The Demon Slayers Club (IC) in RP Section
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, 07:36 AM
SUSTIC replied to The Demon Slayers Club (IC) in RP Section
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...
"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...
04/12/2021, 05:16 AM
SUSTIC replied to The Demon Slayers Club (IC) in RP Section
The Boundless
"Hmm... Yes, I noticed. Definitely not the ordinary human you'd see. Even compared to some of those so called 'Demon Slayers', she has a distinct look to her. The energy she emits also feels... strange. Demonic, yet not... Most certainly an enigma." Astaroth pondered, his eyes focusing on Waelin. His grin lessened quite a bit more, but it was still clearly there.
Though when Enraku asked what Astaroth himself had been up to as of late, The... cat demon, turned to his dear friend behind the counter and spoke,.
"Oh the usual as you'd imagine. You know, the standard 'make me rich in exchange for my soul' blah blah blah... A lot of those as of late. Though I would say that I did have an interesting encounter with one of your younger siblings as of late. You remember the Luxuria? The Sin of Lust?"
"Hmm... Yes, I noticed. Definitely not the ordinary human you'd see. Even compared to some of those so called 'Demon Slayers', she has a distinct look to her. The energy she emits also feels... strange. Demonic, yet not... Most certainly an enigma." Astaroth pondered, his eyes focusing on Waelin. His grin lessened quite a bit more, but it was still clearly there.
Though when Enraku asked what Astaroth himself had been up to as of late, The... cat demon, turned to his dear friend behind the counter and spoke,.
"Oh the usual as you'd imagine. You know, the standard 'make me rich in exchange for my soul' blah blah blah... A lot of those as of late. Though I would say that I did have an interesting encounter with one of your younger siblings as of late. You remember the Luxuria? The Sin of Lust?"
04/11/2021, 06:46 AM
SUSTIC replied to The Demon Slayers Club (IC) in RP Section
Ortus Woods | Outskirts
Miranda seemed a little... irritated that he didn't really make a remark or anything, but she didn't really complain. He was currently badly injured at the moment, and as such she, without stopping the truck, reached her injured arm into the backseat. It took her a moment to feel for the bag in the backseat as she was also trying to keep her hands on the road. Upon finding the bag though, she quickly reached in and grabbed the syringe. After which she pulled the cap of the syringe off with her teeth before slamming the needle into Nick's thigh without hesitation.
"There ya go.." Was all she said as she tossed the now empty syringe into the backseat of her truck. After which she then reached for her flask within the truck's glove box.
If Nick had enough energy to pay attention, he'd actually begin to notice that she took a different turn on the road. One that was *not* leading directly into Ortus, but rather a highway that led a bit away from the city... Where was she taking him...?
Miranda seemed a little... irritated that he didn't really make a remark or anything, but she didn't really complain. He was currently badly injured at the moment, and as such she, without stopping the truck, reached her injured arm into the backseat. It took her a moment to feel for the bag in the backseat as she was also trying to keep her hands on the road. Upon finding the bag though, she quickly reached in and grabbed the syringe. After which she pulled the cap of the syringe off with her teeth before slamming the needle into Nick's thigh without hesitation.
"There ya go.." Was all she said as she tossed the now empty syringe into the backseat of her truck. After which she then reached for her flask within the truck's glove box.
If Nick had enough energy to pay attention, he'd actually begin to notice that she took a different turn on the road. One that was *not* leading directly into Ortus, but rather a highway that led a bit away from the city... Where was she taking him...?
04/10/2021, 08:45 AM
SUSTIC replied to The Demon Slayers Club (IC) in RP Section
Ortus Woods | Outskirts
Miranda only briefly looked at the young man. A brief look of concern came over her face as she saw how bad his injuries were. To most it'd seem like it's a miracle that he's still conscious, let alone still alive after the mess he's been through. If Nick was just any other civilian, she'd be actually somewhat worried... but not with the young man that sat beside her. After all, she could sort of sense something from him. A similar, but fairly weak aura to her own.
"Maybe... he unlocked his Figment..." She thought as she then turned her focus to the empty road ahead of her.
The night was still dark as she continued driving. The brief moment of a lack of response from him almost made her think that he may have passed out. Safe to say, she was actually a bit surprised, and a tad impressed, that he was still conscious. This just made her speak without turning her attention to him.
"Yeah... not much people can survive what you've been through... Honestly it's a bit of a shock that you're even still conscious." She spoke.... "Though I can say, you don't have the worst injuries I've seen in my line of work. I almost saw someone lose their head to one of those things, as well as lost a couple of limbs. Nearly had their guts spilled out, and half their face eaten... Granted, he wasn't very pretty looking afterwards, and he had to retire due to... well... losing limbs." She rambled on, primarily hoping that some conversation will help him stay awake. What was it she meant when she said "in my line of work", and how she's seen someone survive worse injuries from "those things". It was clear that she was talking about those hellish hounds, but does what she say mean she deals with those bastards regularly...? Questions for another time...
She didn't say too much after that though. Instead going a bit silent.. before suddenly saying something a bit out of left field.
"Uh... I have a couple more shots of adrenaline in the back seat... I also have a flask of hard whiskey in the glovebox if you want." She said as she turned to look at him, giving him a smirk and a wink. "Don't worry if you're underage. I won't tell anyone if you won't."
Miranda only briefly looked at the young man. A brief look of concern came over her face as she saw how bad his injuries were. To most it'd seem like it's a miracle that he's still conscious, let alone still alive after the mess he's been through. If Nick was just any other civilian, she'd be actually somewhat worried... but not with the young man that sat beside her. After all, she could sort of sense something from him. A similar, but fairly weak aura to her own.
"Maybe... he unlocked his Figment..." She thought as she then turned her focus to the empty road ahead of her.
The night was still dark as she continued driving. The brief moment of a lack of response from him almost made her think that he may have passed out. Safe to say, she was actually a bit surprised, and a tad impressed, that he was still conscious. This just made her speak without turning her attention to him.
"Yeah... not much people can survive what you've been through... Honestly it's a bit of a shock that you're even still conscious." She spoke.... "Though I can say, you don't have the worst injuries I've seen in my line of work. I almost saw someone lose their head to one of those things, as well as lost a couple of limbs. Nearly had their guts spilled out, and half their face eaten... Granted, he wasn't very pretty looking afterwards, and he had to retire due to... well... losing limbs." She rambled on, primarily hoping that some conversation will help him stay awake. What was it she meant when she said "in my line of work", and how she's seen someone survive worse injuries from "those things". It was clear that she was talking about those hellish hounds, but does what she say mean she deals with those bastards regularly...? Questions for another time...
She didn't say too much after that though. Instead going a bit silent.. before suddenly saying something a bit out of left field.
"Uh... I have a couple more shots of adrenaline in the back seat... I also have a flask of hard whiskey in the glovebox if you want." She said as she turned to look at him, giving him a smirk and a wink. "Don't worry if you're underage. I won't tell anyone if you won't."
04/10/2021, 07:10 AM
SUSTIC replied to The Demon Slayers Club (IC) in RP Section
Ortus Woods | Outskirts
After getting into the driver seat properly, she slammed the truck door shut and turned the keys in the ignition, which thankfully the truck didn't do the old cliche of not starting up until the monster was right there.
As the truck's engines revved up, Miranda put a hand on the steering wheel, and one on her side. She was covered in some nasty injuries. Ones that were definitely not from those hellhounds.
It was clear the creature got some good hits in on her, as she had what looked to be 4 deep gashes on her side, similar but less deep claw marks on her right forearm, and some cuts on her cheek. She was also breathing heavily as she began to back her truck up. "Jesus Christ, fuck that thing..." She said as after she backed up enough, she started to drive her truck forward and past all the stuff left in the middle of the road. As they drove off she glanced to himand asked...
"Hey kid, you okay?"
After getting into the driver seat properly, she slammed the truck door shut and turned the keys in the ignition, which thankfully the truck didn't do the old cliche of not starting up until the monster was right there.
As the truck's engines revved up, Miranda put a hand on the steering wheel, and one on her side. She was covered in some nasty injuries. Ones that were definitely not from those hellhounds.
It was clear the creature got some good hits in on her, as she had what looked to be 4 deep gashes on her side, similar but less deep claw marks on her right forearm, and some cuts on her cheek. She was also breathing heavily as she began to back her truck up. "Jesus Christ, fuck that thing..." She said as after she backed up enough, she started to drive her truck forward and past all the stuff left in the middle of the road. As they drove off she glanced to himand asked...
"Hey kid, you okay?"
04/09/2021, 08:32 AM