dev 8 - gehennan escalations

Well then.

This seems like quite a wild ride. As much as Yasuyoshi was a talented fighter, something was telling him there's no way he could take on this entire crowd and yet somehow win. Even the strongest out there could only take on so many magi at once.

But it'd be a shame to see him just perish here, wouldn't it?

"Hey, uh, Yasu?"

"Might be better to take that option of talking." A lot of these people wouldn't stand a chance alone. In fact, he imagines that none of them would.

But together? They're a threat.

"Just saying..."
(Nathan Cruor)

Akira lavir'  whispers something.

Yasuyoshi's finger was grabbed, but the second that it was, and unrelenting heat was rising and threatning to burn if not released. However, his eyes stayed on them, and he was more welcoming that smile. That same, demented, twisted, vile smile that he kept on him, always.

"Consider it a deal, then. Come. Hunt for me. I welcome it all and your empire of dirt. Though, just know, if you follow that? You'll end up like the Phoenix Cult."

"One by one, they will fall down. And like I said? You have until I'm thirty to make due on it."

That was when he turned his gaze to Nathan, simply letting himself guide over to him if his finger wasn't released.

"Valid point, Nathan. Though if one of these fools dare try to push the trigger and do something, then am I to be held accountable for their injuries?"
(Yasuyoshi)


Calemvir says, "Gee, nifty."

Xeph Remira asks, "Hello Sifiso! Its a pleasure to see you, how have you been?"
Calemvir whispers: So, uh... any idea how this started?


Sifiso says, "Tired."
Nathan Cruor whispers: No clue.

Luther watches as Olga gets closer to the action. He sighs. Why did she stand there lose to Yasuyoshi? He waited. Just in case she was just seeing the action up close. But if Yasuyoshi hurts her, he would have to get involved.
(Luther Valerius)


Xeph Remira says, "Well I hope you can get some rest then Sifiso, if you are not completely exhausted I can offer you some tea."
Ida continued to stand by her brother. Those green eyes of hers watching the scene. Waiting.
(Ida Valerius)

Calemvir looks on at the... "Interesting" situation occurring. Naturally, his attention's focused on the guy making big huge threats.

"So, uh, nice gathering we've got here, people, any reason for it?"
(Calemvir)

Luther Valerius whispers something.

Yet, a glance at Artorias. He was involved here, wasn't he? And there's a wonder whether he's aware of what this is really about... or rather, what it can end up as.

"Artorias, was it?"

"Consider the following - there's not a single man you have in your company that can take on Yasuyoshi alone. I can guarantee that."

"Do not sic your men on him. Should he escape- and he most likely will if you just swarm him- you're going to start losing your men one by one."

Even if this sounds like a threat, it's spoken in a plain tone, much like... just a fact.

"So..."

"Before you make any rushed decision, just think it over few times."

For now, he remains observant.
(Nathan Cruor)

Zel whispers something.

Zel grins.
(Zel)

Leaned upon the stall to the right, watching what appeared to be a... Staredown? But why was it the man surrounded seemed to be the one who held the power?

Was he that strong of a magi? Maybe, or maybe it was because he was a lot older. It wasn't something you saw often inside the settlements or really even in the woods. At-least it wasn't something they saw often.
(Yaotl)

Saki smiles
(Saki Oshikawa)

Saki Oshikawa whispers something.

Zel whispers something.

Zel whispers something.

Zel whispers something.

Saki Oshikawa whispers something.

Ajax scoffs while looking over at Yasuyoshi.

"You aren't going to do anything. You tried to threaten my friend. You fuck off right now and we won't scatter you around like a sacrifice for the spirits." The Ookami was not keen on attacking first, although, if Artorias decided to strike down?

The Ookami looked more than ready - his wind was picking up in pace and so was his heart beat. He knew what Yasuyoshi was capable of - he held no remorse, he didn't even feel bad after murdering someone he considered a mentor - that's how far gone the Ookami thought Yasuyoshi to be.

He looked to Artorias, awaiting to see what the kid was going to do.
(Ajax Reynold)

Calemvir whispers: Well, guess it's just another day in Gehenna, eh? Folks startin' stuff with eachother for reasons that're hard to guess.

Zel whispers something.

Miyo arrives at the odd scene, seemingly off to the side for now to spectate or likely involve herself given who was in the midst of it.
(Miyo Yuumi)

Zel whispers something.


Nathan Cruor says, "--Ajax."
The scene was heating up, and so was Etcetera's desire to cause trouble. These situations thrilled the tiny creature too much for her to be part of them for too long. She glowed more radiantly as her excitement increased, as she always did. Whether she takes an injury or not, she hopes she'll still have a good time. When Nathan speaks, the fae turns her attention to him and crosses her arms.

"Hey, if you're only here to make the action less fun, then you might as well bugger off. It's not every day you get to be part'a something like this. Isn't it exciting?"

She then listened to what came next, and it really stuck a pin in her excitement. She pouted, then looked back at Yasuyoshi. She knew very little about him, and preferred to stay away from him as it was, though that didn't mean she didn't want to at least try to fight him. Decisions, decisions.
(Etcetera)

Artorias eyes stared unshakingly as his mind begins thinking sharply towards this and he'd breath in..and breath out rather dangerously as he'd step back. His eyes examining the man and he'd then he'd speak. "You've brought this upon yourself." He'd snarl a bit as he turns to Nathan.

"I've no need for this astute observations that you've deem yourself knowing, stay silent." He'd basically growl. He knows  Nothing.

"I'm most disgusted by the crowd if anything but right now I want to really fucking attack and i'll say this only once." He'd clench his hilt.

"Leave now."
(Artorias)

Saki Oshikawa whispers something.


Nathan Cruor says, "I don't want to sound like a dick, but you're trying to bite more than you can chew."

Nathan Cruor says, "Just don't."

Ajax Reynold says, "Shut up Nate."

Xeph Remira says, "Artorias, allow me to be the first to say. You really shouldn't fight them."

Artorias says, "Shut up you cunt."
Zel whispers something.


Yasuyoshi asks, "...?"
Calemvir whispers: Yep, folks seem REAL bent on startin' crap.

Nathan was speaking wisdom. If Yasuyoshi was attacked by Artorias and his people, it would be a fact that the Kitsune would hunt each one down. And without numbers, they would be easy to dispact. He smiles a little at thinking about that. He wasn't even sure why he was smiling. Maybe because it seemed funny from his perspective. But he clears his throat and calls out to Artorias,

Natham is right, Artorias. I'd reconsider coming to an agreement. Perhaps a repayment plan? You do owe quite a large sum of coins. I have to also consider how Yasuyoshi feels at the fact that you haven't paid him what is due..."

He looks at Yasuyoshi, "Pretty sure you can escape them all if you wanted. But just for the purpose of playing devil's advocate, shouldn't that money be less since technically you weren't around to fulfill the end of your bargain? Not saying not to get your coins worth. But perhaps drop it to something more reasonable. Nine thousand is quite a lot."
(Luther Valerius)

Deem knowing?

No. He actually knew it. If there's anything that he knew about this, is that these magi don't stand a chance on becoming anything worthwhile in this world; already, just being a child, he could match many. And they?

They're asking for their own death.

"Are you seriously going to call me that?"

"Artorias, you absolute brainless, conniving, self-righteous buffoon, if you think I'm lying - then send any of your men to fight Yasuyoshi, one on one."

"We'll see who 'deems' that they know stuff."

If there's one thing he hated, it's blatant disrespect when he actually tries to help.

"Go on. Try it."
(Nathan Cruor)

Olga, who had seen enough of this nonsense would quickly slide over towards Arty and begin her attempts at pulling him away from the Kitsune, hopefully putting some space between the two and not make the moment so tense.

"Come on Arty. You don't need to be fighting anyone."
(Olga-Marie Parracett)


Yasuyoshi says, "Please. Try it."

Yasuyoshi says, "Send them my way."

Yasuyoshi asks, "I haven't killed in... when was the last time Seishi died?"

Yasuyoshi asks, "... six years?"
Miyo pulls out her transceiver and starts typing on it-
(Miyo Yuumi)

Late to the party, Lucia sticks to the sides herself, her arms folding and a single brow quirking at the speculation before her. Were they gaining up on someone? That didn't seem very Gehennan-like, but she didn't know the context. Something about money? An ear flicks and she moves to the other, closer Kitsune.
(Lucia)

What the fuck.

Unknowing of what had caused this entire uprising of hostility to begin with, the youth simply wasn't going to step aside, and though she didn't want to be viewed as some sort of murderer, her grasp of what was right and wrong? Fuzzy. This so-called Yasuyoshi wasn't sitting well with her, and she stood dead still where she was, teeth grit, an angered glare settling on him, unmoving and undistracted by her surroundings.

"I don't know-- I don't know who the heck you are, but this is stupid! Just leave and forget about it, what's your issue?" Frustrated, she'd shout, make her annoyance known to all those present. Even if she too enjoyed the luxuries of money and the likes, it wasn't worth this.
(Deirdre Sugar)

Lucia whispers something.

Calemvir precedes to look around for a moment, then back at the gathering of people who appear to slowly be getting angrier.

"Man, I sure love Gehenna. Folks startin' crap over reasons that're pretty hard to guess, on a near regular basis. Should'a stayed in Levangard."

The fire enthusiast then sort of sits down, crossing his legs & going back to just watching.
(Calemvir)


Calemvir says, "Oh, hey, the chief."
Miyo Yuumi whispers something.

Miyo Yuumi whispers something.

Elyon walks over with those slow, small steps, head slightly tilted over to the side before that transceiver is tucked into his pockets yet once again. No words escape him, but the Gehenna's leadership did hum ever so softly, watching.
(Elyon Hirai)

Lucia whispers something.


Calemvir asks, "Don't suppose this whole confrontation thing's gonna' stop now?"
Elyon Hirai whispers something.

Miyo Yuumi whispers something.

"Let's make one thing clear, if someone wishes to challenge me right here, right now, I will make sure that my name is embedded into your fucking forehead."

That was when his finger came across, pointing at the people in the company and laughing manically. Almost as if he was ready to start his relentless assault on the people who dare try to do it. Did he have any fear for any of them?

No way.

"So, I will say it this once. You owe me money, I don't care about what changed or what contract was there. You owe me that much money in regards to everything you owe, and if I don't get nine-thousand by the time I am thirty. You will see what I did to Aurum.

Phoenix Cult.

Seishi.

And the rest of his family that tried to delve into the arts of Necromancy, and Mistletoe."

That was when he hovered away, slowly. "Three years. Don't you forget it, Artorias. NEVER forget it."
(Yasuyoshi)


Calemvir says, "Wew."
Calemvir whispers: So, apparently this is all over owed money, rad.

Calemvir whispers: Friggin' gehenna.

Raises her hand.

"I wanna fight you, but not over this. I just wanna see how you fight."

The fae said with a mischievous smile.
(Etcetera)

In the meantime, while the response hinges upon Artorias, the young Cruor quite literally drills the older teen with his gaze. He dared to call him that way, despite all that he's said.

"You know what?"

"Actually challenge him. Maybe that'll teach you a lesson."

Just few more years. Just few more years until the Cruor would do something in particular- but it'll be known in just a couple of minutes.
(Nathan Cruor)

Luther Valerius whispers something.

Yaotl whispers something.

Ida Valerius whispers something.

Luther starts to frown. "Well guess I'll see if he gets what he deserves."
(Luther Valerius)

Calemvir whispers: Bleh, anyway, uh, name's Calemvir, probably a bad time to start introductions, but... eh.

Nathan Cruor whispers: --Right. It's Nate.

Xeph looked to Dierdre, Akira, and the girl he did not know, Olga-Marie. He gestured all of them to follow himself to the sidelines.

"To the youngest here, please come to the sidelines with me, no one should get in the middle of this... We shouldn't even be having a fight in town to begin with."

He pointed towards Elyon and Miyo.

"Let their presence alone be a warning, fighting to harm each other will likely not end well. I have no idea what started this hostility, and I do not care."
(Xeph Remira)


Xeph Remira asks, "Why do you even insist this person leave to begin with?"

Calemvir says, "From what I've gathered, this is pretty much all over a stiffed payment, or something."

Calemvir says, "Probably missed something, though."
The tiny creature didn't like that things were dying down, even though she should. As usual, she didn't care about these stupid biggie problems that seemed to arise every day. She would have just as quickly torn open a portal and thrown everyone into the middle of the ocean if she could, just so she could have her battle. Imagining this made the tiny creature want to do it, as well.

She buzzed in place, aura and all still blustering around her, as she waited for all the oversized apes to finish deciding what they were going to do. When Etcetera got excited like this, she was comparable to a child with a sugar rush being told to sit quietly in class. She wondered if she could just end the conflict then and there with a portal, actually. She'd practiced a lot in this field, and definitely could call upon this mark, though she figured her focus would be anything but strong, considering the high intensity of the situation.
(Etcetera)

Calemvir whispers: So, your name's Nate, according to the folks telling you to get quiet, right? Uh, it's nice to... well, not so much meet as stand around with ya'.

The Ookami was not all there at the moment. The howls were there again - the scent of copper tickling his nose and he could feel it at the back of his throat..

And it drove him wild from the looks of it.

His winds picked up the pace even more - to the point where the grass below him began to come out. The sensation of dread was emitted from the Ookami and seeped outside his visage..

Blood...

He wanted to sink his teeth into the Kitsune... So terribly so it drove him wild - was this what it meant to fall into the ways of Destruction - to bathe in Winter Wolf's might?

To have such a craving for blood..?

His eyes turned into a deeper shade of yellow, slits - wild - predatory and his gaze focused only on the firey Kitsune. Ajax only wanted one thing and one thing only.

His flesh.

His life.

"You're not going anywhere-" The wolf howled, growling as he leaped onto the firey kitsune. Was there anyone to join him in this battle? He didn't care. He lost control off of himself - he was slipping deeper into the Winter Wolf's landscape.

And he loved it.
(Ajax Reynold)

How frustrating!

Whatever it was, this conclusion wasn't going to settle well with her, those shades were long gone, furrowed brows and piercing hues fully exposed, adoring that mud slathered visage of hers.

The tapping of her foot, it picked up, became more violent, beginning to dig into the earth with each one dropping in rapid succession to the last. Rising anxieties prompted her judgement to falter, and yet she knew full well she was just a kid, she couldn't go up against this person. Let alone, was it worth it, barely knowing the circumstances?

Perhaps not.

Much to her dismay, she'd retreat from this crowd. Respecting Ajax's wishes one final time, she'd scuttle over to that of Ida, yet grasp still in hold of that staff to take precautions if necessary. Voicing reason, it seemed like a futile attempt, and yet she'd do so anyway - despite her childish thought process, and her erratic delivery of words.

"DAMN IT!"

Stupid, stupid, stupid!

"You don't have to fight, damn it! THIS IS STUPID! Just forget it, you guys have nothing to gain, neither of you! LEAVE EACHOTHER ALONE!"
(Deirdre Sugar)

Yasuyoshi, that name sends fury through his blood and he'd clench his hilt before quietly sheathing his sword but one can see the seething rage. "Nine thousand, then never even come between the company again." He'd then unhook a bag from his waist.

"We're done, through and finished and this hostility will be towards me and not to the members." He'd be firm and PISSED as he kept a hand upon his hilt, ready to draw at any moment of time.

The male glances to the crowd and felt his rage even growing. They're like ants, just watching. He breathes in as he forced himself to calm down.

"The shows over, i'm going." Without another word the male would attempt leave the bag..

YET Ajax went to fight..." Damn it.." FUCK IT if he is going to attack. The male teen didn't hesitate to help the blue haired malde, he was his friend after all and his employee.

But he cannot lie, his blood and his soul..it thrives and THIRST for this.

A sword unsheathed and a blue aura..it was on
(Artorias)

"Oh no, you don't."

Where Artorias seeks to intervene on the fighting between the two, the young Cruor feels himself become a lot more agitated by the moment- the promise of seeing Yasuyoshi fall to this was... deterring to say the least, but considering all that him and the Kitsune shared.

He can't allow this to be.

The bell rings. The silvery staff is drawn, a weapon emanating incredible potency like no other- the golden brilliance, coupled with the sparks of fire that were seeking to implore upon the bodies of those that tried to intercept Yasuyoshi as a group; the growing heat turning into rapid, wild flames, the blue coloration taking over.

The emergence of Starfire.

"Should've known you're going to be a rat about this!"

Ganging up like this, how dishonourable. But from people that seem to withheld on their promises, the people that break away from what they say? Those that do not do what they were meant to do..

You cannot expect them to be honest.

The volatile flames rise and fall in unison, intending to engulf the opposition. From someone as aggressive as the young Cruor could be, what else could be expected?

This will be a large brawl.
And the first spark is set off.
(Nathan Cruor)

In all honesty, Elyon didn't care all that much in the moment. It's evident in the manner he quietly shifts about, a single hand lifted ever so slightly, if only to fiddle and play about with his own, darkened strands. Ocean gaze merely drifts about, between those surroundings, and Miyo-- until a declaration is made, that is.

A younger wolf's howl, winds slowly picking up amidst the way cosmic energies soon manifest themselves, and how Artorias plucks out his sword.

Only then did he finally lean forward, accompanied by a smaller movement, a step that is ever so light as they would find the Chieftain suddenly, abruptly appearing in the middle of it all. That chilling sound of metal grating against the sheath follows suit, and any attack from Ajax is met with the cold, Arcanium edges of Requiem.

Any other assault, or spell to come his way, however? Alongside the way a certain greyed mist shrouds his form, joined in by the flickers of marble sparks, and how surroundings fade into black and white? They'd be all soaked in, nullified.

"Now, see... grudges, anger, and every bit of that personal hatred. It's lovely and all, but-"

There's a bit of pause, and despite those actions-- his features remain relatively calm, and the smile across them? Ever so lighthearted, almost friendly. Almost.

"...assaults aren't allowed while you remain within my lands. Unless it's a duel agreed upon by both groups involved, you're not allowed to do this, yes?"

Another, slower halt as two, shadowy limbs stretch outward his shadows, large hands surroundings and closing into the Reynold's figure-- yet, instead of holding him so or performing any act of hostility, it's almost as if they coddle him in a way. Much like someone nicely treating a misbehaving child.

"For the safety of others, and your own. I hope we get that point across? Now, put your weapons back, take a deep breath, and step back before anyone here ends up getting hurt, okay?"

Eyes coming to a close, and the curl of lips only widens.

"Let's all be reasonable and understanding, mmh?"

(Elyon Hirai)

The longer this went on without action, the more impatient the fae became. More biggie rules. More biggies showing up and giving their two cents. Why was any of this necessary!? It was things like this that made the fae want to sink the whole island into the sea. Eventually her annoyance started to boil over, and she couldn't resist speaking.

"Let's get on with this already! I haven't got all day!"

She called out to Elyon. She thought the whole 'consent' thing regarding this fight was quite superfluous, because a real fight wouldn't come from two pals chumming it up. It also wouldn't come from two people that were willing to be reasonable and put their weapons away. What annoyed the fae most about the statement was that it had shouted about a dozen times already in anticipation for this fight.

The fae closed her eyes and tried to calm herself down, though urges to tear open a hole and remove this new 'referee' plagued her. She couldn't do this in front of this many people. She couldn't let anyone know her secrets. Not yet, at least.
(Etcetera)

Elyon's intervention does only one thing - it stops the flames of Starfire from hitting the opposite party just for a moment; the young Cruor, however, was still massively riled up, even enraged over the fact of how they just dared to gang up on Yasuyoshi like this.

Couldn't they let Ajax and the Kitsune sort it out?

"Come on, Artorias!"

"I beat you as a child, I'll beat you for being a fucking clown in a year or two as well!" The provocations only continue. It wasn't as much as being angered at Ajax...

But at the man and his company.

"Go on! You were talking all this self-righteous bullshit a moment ago! Carry through! You're a big man, aren't you?!"

The words are laced with venom like no other. For all that Nathan has experienced, has seen and has felt before, and influenced by certain things.. this was him at the very moment.

This was his absolute.
(Nathan Cruor)

So they really were trying to gang up on the Kitsune, weren't they? Lucia frowned, her folded arms falling to either side of her. "I'm sorry, did I suddenly walk out of Gehenna in the fifty or so steps it took me to leave the square?" Lucia asks, looking from person to person with an incredulous look on her face. This should've been nothing more than an honor duel with terms set beforehand, yet-...

They were forming teams like this was about to be a wild game of rugby.

As Elyon steps in to try and remind them of the laws of the land, Lucia moves to ease herself a little closer to the action. Towards the nearby stall she goes, aiming to lean against it. None of this was her problem and she didn't want to get involved, but she didn't want to see someone get ganged up on, either.

"Don't consider it resolved just yet, redhead. If they had any braincells to begin with, I'm pretty sure they wouldn't be trying to gang up on someone in the middle of Gehenna in the first place." She didn't have a whole lot of faith in them just stopping, and so, she leans against the stall, arms folding once more.
(Lucia)

Artorias heavily scowls..again, but he'll breath in as he'd attempts to stop himself -- he was doing that a lot, he gets himself hype and then forces himself to remain calm. It was MESSING HIM UP! It didn't help that he had no sleep but regardless the teen silently sheathed his blade.

He regards Elyon for a brief minute before turning to his comrades, seeing what they're up to before glancing to ..Nathan. He'd offer him a slight glare before stating loudly.

"I'm going to sleep, this has gone on long enough and i'm tired of it and i'm sick of it." He turns to his friends and gave em a nod to stand down..or whatever that nod meant.

"I'm sick of also just being watched like animals." He'd eye the observers before swiftly he'd move, he was now to fucking tired to fight.


He pauses..Nathan..fucking Nathan. "When I wake up, i'm gonna kill you Nathan." He'd then walk off cause fuck you guys, im tired.
(Artorias)

Ajax was surprised to see Requiem get shoved to his chest - the strike wasn't all there - meant to restraint more than anything.

A growl followed by another howl - one that carries sound itself through towards the chieftain in a blow - he attacked him due to the surprise but afterwards he'd stop and gaze over towards Yasuyoshi.

"... Duel me. Right now-.." The Ookami had a hard time keeping himself together, he just wanted to sink his teeth into the Kitsune.

"NOW YOU COWARD! I'LL SACRIFICE YOU TO THE WINTER WOLF, LIKE YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN AGES AGO."

The Ookami was not all there by any means - the sensation from Miyo's light made him grasp control if for a moment - he looked terrified - not of the situation but of himself - he looked down at his fur-coated hands - terrible claws and simply -

The howls of the Winter Wolf in his head were rocking the Ookami's senses, for a moment he wanted to stop and move towards the Illuminated but it was to no avail - Reynold succumbed to the wolf within him - the cycle of balance he tried to maintain - lost to Despair.

He howled once more, readying up to pounce on Yasuyoshi - regardless of what others were doing to restrain him.
(Ajax Reynold)

Kill him?

This caused a scowl like no other to appear on Nathan's face. There were so many things that absolutely ruined his mood, time and time again, and with all these things happening, even a child like him apparently had no break and was getting steadily angrier and angrier.

Now this.

While the de-escalation is met with an evident, displeased hiss emanating from the young Cruor, almost like considering a thought of still catching up to Artorias and doing it anyway... there's one thing that he speaks out before he leaves.

"You better hurry up then."

"You had no luck beating me even while I'm this much younger than you - you aren't going to be worth anything at all as time goes on."

If anything, this is spoken more for sake of Yasuyoshi and Elyon, whom seemed to have other matters at hand. But now? Now he memorized Artorias thoroughly. The young Cruor's flames already burn hot.

And the other teen will be going down in them.
(Nathan Cruor)