(A greenish 7'3 man walks to the gates) so...this is the "killer castle" or something like that ay?....screw it....imma go in

The large man shudders as the rain trickles down his neck. In his hand he holds a simple flashlight. Can never be too prepared and all. "ACHOO! Golly it sucks out! But something is off about this place..." The sounds send another chill down his spine. "Great. Alright, everybody loves an underdog story!" He casts his eyes to the side and notices the infamous Zane, opting not to approach him.

Sigh, well, imma go In (with that, he kicks the doors open)

Aitome hearing the rumors decides to investigate, she has to find this missing couple or else she can't call herself a hero! Stepping up to the castle she radiates an aura of fire to try and stay warm and dry. A defense against the rain as she approaches the rest of the party Hello there Caleb! What are you doing here? Checking out the castle? If so I shall join you! Well, if don't mind after all! Don't wanna be a bother! She then checks over her equipment before turning to Rep as she stares at him with red eyes Zanma... Don't use that persona this time alright? It could have ended up much worse.

(As he walks in the other part into the castle ((aka courtyard)), he pulls out his lighter, just in case)....somethin' gonna happen'

He shoots Aitome a smile before walking over to her. "I could use an extra pair of eyes. And who knows, maybe you'll get my name right if we take this mystery on together. Bonding experience y'know?" He twirls the flashlight in his hand before starting towards the courtyard. He takes note of the sealed entrance and ponders the idea of opening it by force. Unwise to say the least. "Let's check out the side entrance, Aitome!" As he walks towards the side door, he flicks the light on and carefully enters.

I have a bad feeling bout this......

Sounds good! I'll follow your lead the- wait am I not getting your name right? Gah! I'll try harder next time KayCay! While she's sputtering nonsense, Aitome approaches the entrance and takes a peek at the courtyard, noting to herself that perhaps fire isn't the smartest thing to use here, then following her partner to the tower This is a little spooky, hopefully there's no.. G-ghosts... I would hate for this place to be haunted.. While she worries about other things she pulls Rep with them into the Tower, saving him from hitting his head on the rubble This way! Your going to hit a wall!

oh...um..thankssssss

Kalib coughs as the musty smell enters his nose. By far not the most putrid he's encountered, but still not terribly good to get a whiff of. "Alright guys, eyes peeled. Nobody is dying on my watch!" With a declaration of defiance to fate, he starts up the stairs. The air around him changes as his eyes stared off into the distance. His mind begins burning with the images of death. All of his friends, everyone he cared about, all of them slain by that thing... that beast. His eyes clear as the images stop and he stands on the landing of the second floor. "Bastard. How dare he hurt them! Let's go. We're hunting big game tonight!" His knuckles go white as he grips his flashlight.

(Rep quickly pulls out his 7'2 claymore with its golden hilt and the blade with its weird carvings, and jems on it, he then swings the blade around like a mad man, with wind cutting slashes) YOOOOOOOOOLOOOOOOOOO

Ai smells the air and sneezes, it was a strange scent, definitely strange, holding her head as she walks up the stairs. Uh huh! You got it Kedod! When she reaches the top of the stairs though she can't take it anymore. Dropping to the floor as images appear in her head, clouding her mind, fogging up completely as she can only see a few moving images. Gamma, Tatsuya, Lux, Quin... The list goes on. As she watches these images her eyes goes completely red as rage overcomes her NO NO NO NO! GAHH! I'LL END YOU! YOUR NOTHING TO ME! A glint of metal is seen as she draws dual blades, running over and slashing the monstrosity in front of her, a green aura being emitted as a speed boost is applied to her and her nearby companions as she swings furiously. Slashing, stabbing, punching, kicking. Anything to try and damage it

A man in a cat mask walks out from what's ahead of the group, he sighs upon seeing them fighting... Nothing, in so far as his eyes can see, he'd shrug and sigh before deciding to walk out and attempt an engagement with this pack of madmen. Despite the madness they seem to have, he'd simply chuckle and grin as he introduces himself. "Hello there, I see you lot are having some fine battle against beasts which aren't really here. Or perhaps I'm simply not on the battle screen right now?" Zacharie laughs at his own joke, battle screens don't seem to exist here so that's likely not it. "Well, if you people feel like acting sane, I believe there actually is something deeper inside of this place. And the smart credit says this is part of its effect or at least something living here's effect... Now, let us depart so that we may search for more items and such. I could use the help after all."

Oh....guys...I think it's watching us...(he says as he goes into a counter attack stance, with his blade blocking off most of his front body)...this is...getting creepy

The growling and the feeling of being watched makes one thing very clear... "Steady on Aitome...and others? Um, hello...not really the time for introductions, but call me Kalib. Anyways, as I was saying, steady on. We're in its territory. We have no advantage here so keep whatever wits you have about you." His anger waned for a moment as he witnessed the new member, but it came back full force. His bloodlust scared him but he didn't have any say in his emotions. Instead he grabbed for the short sword on his back and held it in his right hand. He continued deeper into the second floor.

(He as keeps counter attack stance, he stands by kalib) mate, calm the fuck down, don't go am bull shit crazy and attack everything.... And that's comin' from me

After defeating the imaginary enemy Ai stands up and breathes deeply, her eyes still completely red and burning with rage, however it seems to be her own rage vs the monsters You'll pay for that... I don't forgive people like you messing with my head.. After a couple of seconds Ai mostly calms down by breathing as even eyes shift back to a dull white. Looking around and noticing Zacharie Oh! S-sorry you had to see that.. That thing.. It's messing with my mind. I think its like that girl we met in the amusement park. Or, what was left of it. Your going to help us right? Looks like you can keep a cool head! That'll be useful! Aitome then turns to Kalib and nods, looks like he was affected as well, following behind with her swords drawn and ready to pounce Yes.. Hopefully it won't catch us out like that again. Can't lose myself here... Those eyes are just begging me to strike though...

Wow...feels like im the only one here ain't mad...and that's comin' from me

Despite it not being the time for intros, he can't help giving one regardless as the man continues onward. He'd speed up and take the lead from Kalib, for some reason Zach is feeling like leading might be best for now. "Ah it's always a good time for such things, I am Zacharie! Wandering merchant/obligatory shopkeeper all RPGs have." He'd then turn back to Aitome, the girl from the zoo hmm? Curious to meet with her once again. But she at least seems to have some wits about her. "So we meet again hmm? And yes, keeping calm and uninvolved is... A great talent of mine, one might say I keep too calm at times in fact. But despite that, it has its uses." Finally, he'd keep walking forward with his hands in his pockets. Casually humming a small tune to himself and moving without a care in the world, to outside eyes anyway, in reality the man's prepared to call up his blade in a moment, but he's not too worried yet.

The second floor would be mostly the same as the first. The same feeling of being watched would loom over everyone and a bridge leading to the caste would be on everybody's right through a door leading out of the tower. They would have to go back into the rain to cross a mostly stable stone bridge before reaching the castle's main room. As they crossed said bridge they would continue to hear whispers from deeper within. Within the castle's main room. They could feel it mocking them as if answering for them to approach. A whispering voice would become clear as they reached the end of the bridge. Speaking in a hushed but distorted tone. ???: "Do you hate it? You're almost there. You'll be the hero who killed the monster. Then the castle will be yours. The one who kills the monster always ends up with riches. That's the reward for the brave."

Ah great...now we got mocking ghost...(he says as he now drags his 7'2 claymore on the ground, sense he's getting sore)

The hero always gets the riches... Perhaps, but why in the hell does this thing want people killing it? Voices telling them to do so, that blind rage that flowed through his new allies before, it's almost like the beast wishes to be cut down... So, best not to grant that wish most likely yes? "I believe we should proceed carefully, for some reason this being's power draws those nearby into killing it correct? It stands to reason from that, killing it is likely not in our best interest. I'm no stranger to making things meet my blade, but this entire thing feels akin to a set up of some kind..." Despite the man's issues, he'd continue walking forward at his usual pace. Though, he's entirely focused on defending himself if something appears, rather than attempting to slay it. Hmm, perhaps his knowledge gathering skills shall prove of use again?

As they approach the room Ai tries to cover her head from the rain with her arms as she converses with the merchant Keeping a calm head is a pretty good skill, I can't do that usually! I'm always the one that gets angry or excited way to easily, so this is a challenge for me! However you did say something about an RPG? This isn't a game you know. This is real. Right? Draws power from us killing it? Hmm, that would make sense.. These things aren't normal anyway you cut it. We will have to talk to it right? Gah, not my specialty. As Ai questions her own existence she brushes up against the wall, responding to Rep as she gets a cold sweat D-don't say that! You'll jinx us if there really is a ghost! I can tell there isn't a ghost but you shouldn't tempt fate! R-really! However, when the voice resonates in Ai's head initially she jumps back afraid, but ends up more frustrated at the end Of course I hate it! Feeling powerless burns my soul! I honestly don't care about money but I will take you down! Mark my words you don't get death, but pain... She then catches herself ranting and grunts, looks like it was going to be tough to control herself, maybe Tormention would be able to lend a hand in keeping cool.

The rain was cool on his face as Kalib trekked across the bridge, following behind Zach with a severe look of disdain. His emotions were shot and him meddling with his operation was infuriating. But the coolness of the rain allowed his mind reprieve if only for a moment. "Alright. You can go first Zacharie." His mind was pulled back to anger as he entered the main room. That voice was suspicious, no two ways about it. Yet it pricked at Kalib, trying to antagonize further. He wasn't stupid, but his mind was a mess right now. "Hate it? I can never forgive it! What I feel is so vile that I'm impressed I can manage to scrape up a hatred as black as this. However, all this hero business isn't why I'm here!" "Why I'm here"? Why was that again? All that mattered was slaying the beast. Ignore those pesky thoughts. "But why would the monster do such a thing? I get that wretched creatures exist, but why did it seek out those I care for? Why challenge me? Us, rather." Kill the beast. Stop talking. Keep walking. "You probably aren't even able to reply. Why am I wasting my breath." Kalib blinks at Zach's words. "A set up? You may be onto something..." Kill the beast. "...but our objective remains the same."

Ay, it could be a demon, or that thing that it wants us ta kill it?

Not a game? Heh, if only he could really think that himself... Ahh to be young and have no clue what's going on behind the curtain, still, he'll play it off so as not to look insane. "Oh just a little joke, I'm a merchant after all and I've got a habit of showing up at places ahead of people, much like sellers in some of said RPGs, so I call myself one to keep the mood light." As for her first point... Staying calm is a good skill, yes quite good when you let someone mu- wait murder? Huh, he doesn't recall that, geez his memory isn't so great lately. Hah, he doesn't recall letting any killings of his friends go lately... Cept Val, but that had to be done, right? "Calm thyself, young man, I know not what you think it did. But I have a feeling your friends are quite alright despite what you may have seen, given the usual population here I'd hazard a guess and say those friends wouldn't die so easily hmm? This entire thing feels wrong, and that's coming from a man who's used to ground made of plastic." Hmm, perhaps if he can get them confused by the madness of his world it might help break through that rage? Can't hurt to try, despite that, worst comes to worst he may have to intervene directly.

Upon entering through the door at the other side of the bridge the group would be left on a floor with two stairways leading down on either end. From a railing the could look down on the first floor. On the first floor is where a dark figure would stand. Four legs in total, its hind legs being that of a cricket and front legs baring a resemblance to a humans. It's head would be a mass of growth like attachments that couldn't be identified in the dark. The air would once again become red and only grow in intensity as the approached the creature. The breathing would grow louder and louder. The monster was before them. Beauty and the Beast: "Living is suffering. Living is pain. I want to feel more pain. Kill me then you will understand...You will understand everything you need to understand..."

OH SWEET JESUS, THATS......EWWWWWW (he slowly back away)

(As usual the girl would already be down on the first floor sitting in a chair near the figure. She smiles with serenity as she doesn't feel the effects of the creature.) "44, how did you even get away? Why did you even run away? I can't understand you."

NOPE.NOPE.NOPE.NOPE.NOPE.NOPE.NOPE.

Upon seeing the target Kalib would move to intercept, but Zach's words gave him pause. "Tatsuya...Delta...Ene..." Kill the beast. "Zacharie...you may be on to something." Stop it. Kill the beast! "My friends aren't weak...and if they fell than what chance do I have without them to back me up?! Something is very wrong here!" Enough! Enough! Listen to the beast! Kill him! Kill the beast! "I don't know who you are beyond a merchant, but your logic is sound! Something is wrong here!" ENOUGH! ENOUGH! KILL IT! KILL IT NOW! "I'll believe in your words. So stop me if things go to far! We still need to get to the bottom of this mystery and find that old couple! That's why I'm here!" The voice becomes faint but still present in Kalib's mind as he walks down the left staircase, sizing up the beast. He finally reaches the bottom and approaches the Beast with his sword at the ready in his right, and flashlight in his left. "Killing isn't exactly my cup of tea. So what's your deal, pal? I want to know what you mean before I do something we both regret." The air grows in intensity and so do the voices.

Living is suffering, living is pain, understand everything... Oh dear god so that's what it does, the answer to this is fairly clear, such that he doesn't even feel the need to try and scan it... There's also a growing hate in his heart, but Zacharie is entirely used to ignoring any desire to kill by this point. "Do not attack this being, or if you do strike to knock it out rather than kill, even then I would be quite wary to attack such a being... If I'm reading into its words correctly, then I believe this creature shall inflict its curse upon the one who strikes it down." He'd then turn to the beast and attempt to get a read on it regardless, given how that burning child worked, perhaps his [Appraisal] can reveal some method of defense? He'd speak a few words to it as well, rather curious about the thing in fact. "So, I guess you want to die in order to get away from this horror hmm? And when you say understand, my best guess is someone else takes your place... How on point am I here? Heh, good thing my bat carrying friend isn't along, he'd have turned you to paste by now after all." Upon seeing Kalib attempt to speak with it, he'd sigh in relief... Hmm, perhaps the young man is saner than the others? Granted, few can conjure up the apathy Zacharie is relying on here, but he's willing to hear out reason. So Zach shall offer him some trust in return. "Yes, everything here screams of wrongness does it not? As for who I am, well once some might of called me a hero as well... Mostly, I've stayed out of things, but that was home and this is here, and this world seems less doomed to me. My point is, I'll help out if I can, so yes I'd be glad to stop you if need be."

OH, KILLING AINT YA THING AY KALIB?!?, COMING FROM THE ONE WHO FUCKING CRUSHED EVERY PART OF ME BODY TA DEATH

Aitome gives Zach a weird look, a joke? It wasn't exactly funny, but anything to keep morale high she supposes. Ah a merchant hmm? Do you make alot of money? I've always kinda wondered if you make profit off selling things. If so I wouldn't mind starting up my own thing! Hehe, imagine that! Even if it was just speculation and idle chatter it was helping to clear her mind, hopefully Kalib is doing okay as well, they can't falter to the beast. However when she sees the monster she feels the rush of anger again. Jumping towards the ground and drawing her weapons again. Ha ha ha... Don't worry.. I'll make sure your death isn't quick.. What your in store for is a fiery end... Ai then gets a wide smile as she prepares a fireball to shoot at it, however hearing her companions at the last second stops her from doing the deed Gah.. Th-thank you... I can't have Korumi as my prominent personality obviously... Tormention please take over... I don't kill... Remember Ai... Ai then takes a deep breath as she feels the rain hit her skin, calming her down. When she opens her eyes again they are a deep freezing blue as she emits a cold aura. Taking a passive stance as she throws her swords to the side, before freezing them under a bed of ice There. That should do it. Now I must ask you while I have sanity. Why do you like to suffer? If life is suffering doesn't that fulfill your goal?

"Odd. I think I heard a centipede...or a snake...bah! Must be the wind."

OH FUCK YA TWO MATE...YA BIG TUB OF LUB FUCK

"Zane. Language. We'll talk after I punch the big bad, okay? Okay. Now let the grown-ups talk."

OH REALLY!!, YA CALL ME, A CHILD....AT LEST I DON'T LOOK LIKE ONE

"Are we really doing this right now? I do not look like a child. Now behave or no ice cream after we solve the mystery!"

As the group gets close to the 'MONSTER' they could see it in clear light. Fair red lips. The pincers of an insect. Green gentle eyes. 100s of eyes. Brown hair the shines in the light. Horns covered in fleshy growths. Two fair feet. Two insect feet. A true monster was before the group. The many eyes would look around as if looking for something desperately. Beauty and the Beast: "Pain is what I want. Make me feel pain. I desire release. It is only through death that I may be relieved if only for a moment. The cycle will not end. The curse will not break. Free me." Zacharie's observation after sorting through a series of nonsense and abstract symbols would yield the following results: Instinct: No effect Insight: No effect Attachment: Harmful Repression: Ȩ̷̨̼͖͕̼̞̼͚̈́͂͒̆̎͊͗̕f̸͖̹͉̰͓̭̓̂̃̎͒̕͟ͅf̢̗̩̻̻̦̄͒̀̇́̊̅̚͡ḙ̢̧̙̭̺̻̥̟̎̾̽̑̈̈́͟c̢̪̤͇͇͉̭̍͌̄̈̚̚͜͟t̺̺̖̦̳̜͊̎͊̎͛͢í͓̟̹̲̾̑̾̔͘͜͜v̢̥̘̗͎̬̣͍̠̝͒̅̂͑͌͐͝͞ė̵̠͈̭͚͇́̈͆͘͜ "Even before the beauty could ask "Why are you laughing?", she began to change. Hundreds of eyes appeared, fur started growing all over her body, and soon she turned into the monster."

ALRIGHT, YA WANT PAIN, ILL GIVE YA PAIN (he then runs to the monster and drop kicks it with his freakishly long legs)

"Zane for the love of..." Kalib ponders on the words for a moment as he looks around the area. The main door was nearby and that gave Kalib an idea that would help him and the others cool off. "We can't end your suffering just yet then. So I'm not going to let you die! So please hang on, I am about to be a touch too forceful. But two birds and one stone and all that!" Kalib positions himself so that the monster is between him and the main door after Zane's attack. A blue card appears before him and he smashes it with his flashlight. In a flash of blue, Roland appears before Kalib with his olifant in hand. "Roland, only use as much force is needed to blast our friend through that door and into the rain. I'd like to keep my cool during all this. Now then, Hero's Olifant!" The phantasmal paladin brings the horn to his mouth and lets out a massive blast of almighty energy directed at the Beast. Should everything go well, we could transition outside and keep our cool. "Sorry! Please hang in there for right now!"

(He then falls down to the ground)...ow

Ai looks towards Kalib confused, what was he doing? Well she supposes that it didn't matter currently. All that mattered was keeping a straight face, don't rage.. Even in this zen state the feeling were creeping on her Curse? You'll have to be more specific. Getting people to kill you will not solve your issues my grotesque friend. I would much prefer you didn't try to make me angry as well. It is unsettling to say the least. Very ungentlemanly you see. I'm sure we can find a solution for you if you explain yourself more in depth. As Ai tries her best to stay calm, just the appearance of the thing put her on edge. Just what was it? An insect? An amalgamation? Whatever it was it was dangerous.

(He jumps back up, and then runs behind the monster, and haymaker punches it in the back of its neck) IT WANTS PAIN, SO IMMA GIVE IT PAIN

The creature would in fact be knocked back by Kalib's assault and be brought to it's knees by the impact of the almighty attack. It would now be outside where the rain continues to fall. However, upon Zane punching it the creature would seem to react strongly to the strikes before it's neck would finally break as it ceased all movement. Beauty and the Beast: "Yes, thank you....Now I can finally pass the curse on..." For a while everything would seem fine as the creature's body began growing more and more green eyes all over it until eventually it fell apart into a mass of disattached green eyes. The creature was dead. Suddenly a green eye would sprout on Zane's head. Another would follow and another. Zane began growing a multitude of green eyes and horns.

OHHHHHHHHHHHH NOOOOOOO, NO.NO.NO.NO.NO.NO, NOT BE, PLEASE

PLEASE, ILL DO ANY THING. JUST DONT DO THIS TS ME!!! (he screams and runs around in fear)

Aitome looks shocked at it. Did he really just... Nngh, no use worrying about it. Ai then places her hand on the ground as she sends a layer of ice across the floor, being boosted by the wet atmosphere, trying to trap Rep's feet in the ice before forming a short blade made of ice in her own hand, pointing the tip of it at Rep I do not understand what is happening. But keep away. We cannot let you approach us until we have a better idea of what is happening. Although I think it's fairly obvious what is happening. But you can never be too sure.

PLEASE HELP ME, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD HELP MEEE

"Fuck! Fuck! Fuuuuuuck! Zane you ignorant shit eating good for nothing bastard! How stupid can you get you insufferable waste of...." Think. Think. Think. An answer. Something, anything! But it was no use. As Kalib stood there watching the man change, he bit his lip hard. Blood dripping down his face. "Tch. It's no use. Roland, with me!" A blue card would appear before Kalib and he could be seen swallowing hard. "I am thou, thou art I. Our mystery is solved but the battle rages on. Our mind is being influenced by a curse that has now afflicted that bumbling idiot. Our goal is to hold fast until we can find some sort of response to this terrible fate. That is our oath, PALADIN'S OATH!" Kalib bows his head and touches the glowing card. A blue light washes over Kalib and Roland as Rep feels the urge to attack them and only them. "Come on then! Show me what you can do, jackass!" He turns to Aitome and Zach with a grin. "You guys! I'll take care of him! Find help or something! I'll be fine, trust me!" He then looks back at Zane with a quiet sigh.

(He then breaks out of the ice and summons omukade in a blinding rage, and omukade just slam's his head into everything, and posion falls everwhere, like rain and rep just slams his 7'2 ckaymore into kalib, breaking the ground)

Zach sighs as he watches the thing die, well that idiot boy's life just ended in an awful way... The man points his hands at Rep, strange energy flowing around him as he thinks of a liquid rushing from them. Suddenly, waves of plastic would shoot out of Zacharie's hands and toward Rep, they'd aim to cover the thing's whole body save for a small hole to breath from, and finally, the liquid would harden. Taking shape as a solid plastic coating around him, if the man's aim was true. [Container Store Special] "Well, I believe that should hold him for a while, assuming that I actually hit anyways... As for finding help, I have reason to believe that shall come in time. Hopefully, my [Plastic] can be of some use to us, if nothing else it'll slow the fool down. Best case, it covers him and renders him unable to do anything."

(With omuakdes head swings, rep breaks out and the two both continue there rampage at kalib)

Kalib blocks the strike with his short sword, the force causing him mild difficulty as the floor begins to part. "Alright. This is new. Take this you hundred eyed horror!" Straight out of a slapstick special, Kalib flashes Zane's myriad eyes with the flashlight. Kalib turns his head to the side to speak to Zach. "Fair enough. But focus on that giant creature! Zane is mine. The bastard was hungry for a rematch anyway!" Seeing Omukade appear, the glowing Roland moves to intercept. His Durendal in hand, he readies to slash against the mandibles of the persona and cleave them off with ease.

A new prison would form around Zane. A prison of pure blue energy that would prove to be near unbreakable. Angela would once again be standing near the gate as Zane began growing brown hair like fur around his body. He would also feel the need to stand on four legs as his sense of who he was began slipping away. This would cause his Persona to begin weakening. Angela would simply smile with her eyes closed as she walked over to where the bubble like construct was and began typing in mid air. Angela: "How unfortunate for you but you soon are going to be are newest F-02-44. This is what happens when the abnormalities escape. A cruel reminder to never let our guard down in the face of fear." As usual she would speak with no emotion almost as if she expected this result.

(With rep, the blinding works. And he swing his claymore around in a circle, while trying to recover from the flash, omukade, just trys to ram into Roland with extreme speed, and if it hti, Roland would fall to the ground, allowing it to bite Roland with its poisonous fangs)

Tch! Alright. I shall comply Kalib. Hopefully my ice is of use? We shall strike down the snake Zacharie. Even without our weapons it cannot be too hard to defeat. Ai then jumps back, conjuring a large lance of radioactive ice before throwing it at Rep's persona, exploding on contact and hopefully dealing damage to it Begone foul beast. I am the only eldritch horror necessary here. When she finishes the strike Aitome turns to Angela and bows to greet her before speaking Ah Angela. Fancy seeing you here after everything is over. I believe you owe us an explanation. Specifically what they are and where they come from. This is the second time we've had to deal with one. It would be beneficial to all of us if we had more information to go on. No? I can only imagine more will show up.

(Rep would just try to cut down the walls with is claymore)

(The ice explosion would stop the bull ram to Roland, but it would shake its head and tail around in a fury)

(The girl hides within the castle walls smiling and humming. Hopefully Angela would see her hiding within not that she would act right now. The girl knew this as a WAW level like her was too much for Angela to handle.) "Stupid AI, cant even keep track of your 'property'."

Seeing Zane caught in a cage, the blue light fades and Roland disappears. Aitome and Zach can handle Omukade. Kalib can't help but notice the woman standing there. She was a stranger to him, but she damn well saved his life. So he approaches her. "Thanks for the save there Ma'am! You seem to know about this thing? Can I bother you for a moment of your time?" He had plenty of questions but he wasn't going to dump them on the lady without asking.

"Breaking free of my [Competence]? How annoying, you should simply cease this foolish battle and accept your fate now... I'll have to actually try, sadly." Zachaire rubs the back of his head and shrugs, looking entirely casual for a moment before a pair of white wings takes shape on his back, or more aptly floats a few inches off his back yet somehow moves as though they're attached. Along with a long blade, curved at the end. "Indeed, let us put a swift end to this beast." He'd fly up into the air, his wings beating as the man's blade gleams with the same odd power he'd conjured plastic from, this however simply makes the power of his strikes greater than normal. And allows him to deal them out rapid fire. He'd swoop down at the Persona's head, aiming to stab his blade right into its brain with the first hit, followed up by quickly slashing at the neck from both left, then right. Finally, the man smirks at his foe and hovers in place, arms crossed as he looks down on it. [Merchant of Death]

(Omukade would scream and pain, falling down, and some the ground breaks as omukade shatters, and rep just trys to get out of the prison)

The blue glowing walls would not fade away and would barely react to Zane's strikes. The woman would look up curiously at the strange creature still trying to act as itself. Angela: "My, you have a strong will. Most don't last this long with their minds still in tact. There's is no way for you to fight this though. It is only a matter of time." The woman would then notice Kalib and smile as if she were addressing an old friend. She wasn't used to actually politeness upon meeting someone in this world. Angela: "Yes, feel free to ask questions but be aware that I may not answer as I am incapable of divulging too much information. However, through my observation it would seem you've already uncovered some information for yourself. There would be no harm in speaking of 44 at the current moment so I shall answer questions regarding that or my employers."

"Loose lips sink ships. No worries. I understand the need to keep things on a need to know basis." He'd return her smile with one of his own. Now where to start? "So 44, that's this creature correct? Or would that be the curse itself?" He brings a hand to his chin as he walks towards the cage with interest. "44 would indicate at least another few specimens. 1 through 43 and perhaps beyond 44?" He turns to face Angela again with a sparkle in his eyes. "And your employers deal in capturing and containing these beings, I assume? Who are they? And could I perhaps come learn more?" He looks thoughtful for a moment. His eyes scanning over her uniform for anything that resembles a nametag. He nods. "And one last thing Ma'am. If I may, what's your name?"

Ai smiles at the mention of her questions being answered. This was a change of pace. Hopefully it helps to shed light on the situation I have a few. Firstly what are these things. Secondly where do they come from? I'll leave it at that for the time being. I have more but these are the most pressing that will assist us.

("Rep" would just keep on hitting the wall, trying ta escape)

Angela would think for a second about how much she truly would be allowed to reveal without repercussions. Finally she would see no harm seeing as they seemed to figure a few things out themselves and she could simply wipe the records of the conversation later so no one would find out. She had her own goals to think about as well in this matter. "Very well, I believe some of you already know more than you should. First off, 44 does in fact refer to the curse. Those who are cursed become 44 and desire an end to the curse. You are correct in assuming other abnormalities as well. We have knowledge of 98 at the moment and continue are efforts to keep them all contained. We are Lobotomy Incorporated and we use these creatures for a variety of things. The primary use of them is the production of energy. We discovered long ago that energy could be collected by making an abnormality happy. I need not indulge on our exact methods as that would be giving away company secrets, however, I will say that containing them is a task of ours as well. If you want to know more then perhaps you could visit our facility. Kalib, correct? We have files on you too as a person of interest. You have the potential to possibly take on the role of a manager within our company. As for who I am, I am Angela the overseer of all the branches of our company. It is my job to ensure that everything is in order. As for what these are and where they come from, to put it simply that is unknown but we call them abnormalities. Some say that they are fear itself and to face fear is to tame an abnormality."

Kalib stands flabbergasted. "Beg pardon, Angela...you said I was a person of interest?" Kalib stands there with a stupid grin plastered on his face. "This could help me pay the bills at home with ease! Haha! Plus I get to do research with such a big company? Talk about lucky!" His giddiness subsides as he coughs into his fist. "It would be a pleasure to work alongside you Angela. Facing fear so others don't have to? That sounds like something I can get behind, especially with that renewable energy source! Ah! I'm getting ahead of myself, sorry."

Angela would nod once before looking to Zane who was now just like the monster they had seen before. Angela: "Feel free to come by our headquarters at any time for an interview. We would be happy to have a manager like you join our facility. For now I should take this abnormality back to our headquarters. Goodbye for now." With that said Zane and Angela would vanish in a flash of light. When they arrived at their location Zane would be locked in a metal but well lit cell where he would have employee interact with him on a daily basis. They would beat him down to near death and then clean and tend to his injuries for the process to repeat. This process while seemingly harm would actually leave Zane content. This was his new life now.

(The girl walks out of the castle with Angela now gone. She would smile with her eyes barely viable and laugh as if a joke had been told.) "44, caught like the others. How careless. Well at least they'll be happy now."

"And the plot thickens, hm? Looks like I've got another thread to follow!" Kalib casts a sad look at the destroyed door before departing for home.