(After receiving an invite to a birthday party via peculiar means. You find yourself in the middle of a forest clearing under a bright red mood. You can hear water in the distance and the air itself feels still as if waiting.)
(Having followed the instructions on the invitation you are currently wearing a mask of some sort that hides your identity.)
(The only way forward appears to be a blackened tree with colorful bright lights coming from within it. There is an old door at the front of the tree carved out of it's massive trunk. From above the door a giant snake statue watches the path with it's red jeweled eyes.)
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*Gamma is wearing a black mask with red highlights around his eyes. He walks intp the area, and glances at the door curiously.*
This is the spot eh? Seems a bit too barren to me. Well, only one way to find out.
*Gamma walks up to the door in order to knock*
This is the spot eh? Seems a bit too barren to me. Well, only one way to find out.
*Gamma walks up to the door in order to knock*
*Apollo stands right behind Gamma, holding a similar invite in his hand.*
Oh, Gamma, it's nice to see you again. You got an invitation too?
Oh, Gamma, it's nice to see you again. You got an invitation too?
*Upon hearing the knock she runs over to the door and hurriedly opens it*
*With her arms outstretched she begins*
Welcome gue-
*She stops upon noticing only Gamma and Apollo*
*She then tilts her head with a curious expression*
No one else is here yet ?
Well that is weird.
*With her arms outstretched she begins*
Welcome gue-
*She stops upon noticing only Gamma and Apollo*
*She then tilts her head with a curious expression*
No one else is here yet ?
Well that is weird.
*Leo wanders into the area wearing a mask that mostly covers his eyes.*
I wonder how I ended up here? Where is here anyway?
*Leo is holding a strange invitation.*
I wonder who sent this to me. I don't think I've made very many friends in this place...
I wonder how I ended up here? Where is here anyway?
*Leo is holding a strange invitation.*
I wonder who sent this to me. I don't think I've made very many friends in this place...
*Gamma turns to look at Apollo*
I'm sorry, who are you again? I feel like we've met before, but can't remember where. Probably that cafe.
*Gamma sighs and turns to Ene*
Well, things have gotten pretty complicated for a lot of the others. I have no idea where they are anymore.
*shrug*
Perhaps they simply decided the locale was too.... Distant? Or maybe.... Secluded, that's it. Honestly I kind of thought it was a trap at first, glad to see I was mistaken
I'm sorry, who are you again? I feel like we've met before, but can't remember where. Probably that cafe.
*Gamma sighs and turns to Ene*
Well, things have gotten pretty complicated for a lot of the others. I have no idea where they are anymore.
*shrug*
Perhaps they simply decided the locale was too.... Distant? Or maybe.... Secluded, that's it. Honestly I kind of thought it was a trap at first, glad to see I was mistaken
We met at that audition, actually. I talked with you and that boy, Kazuma I think?
*Apollo smiles at the young lady before him.*
Oh, aren't you just adorable?
*Apollo then looks inside, then looks back to her with an eyebrow raised.*
Although I do find it a bit odd you'd invite me. I don't even know you.
*Apollo smiles at the young lady before him.*
Oh, aren't you just adorable?
*Apollo then looks inside, then looks back to her with an eyebrow raised.*
Although I do find it a bit odd you'd invite me. I don't even know you.
[Kazuma keeps looking at the invite he got, walking towards the door without paying much attention to anyone else. His green, serpentine mask is mostly covered by his hair, and after a while, he makes his way to the door.]
I-I wonder w-what will happen here...
I-I wonder w-what will happen here...
*walks up to the group with an invitation in his hand*
Lemme guess... Ene invited us.
Lemme guess... Ene invited us.
*Hibki walks up with a bunny mask on* I got the hoodie might as well go with the bunny theme. Who's birthday is it?
*She looks worried*
Oh well I hope the others are all right...
*She takes a deep breath and quickly claps her hands against her face*
Well i'm glad you could all make it today!
Even if never met some of you people.
*She looks quickly at everyone with a bright smile*
I still think today of all days would be a great time for making new friends!
After all this party is for my bestest friend Snake-chan!
Oh well I hope the others are all right...
*She takes a deep breath and quickly claps her hands against her face*
Well i'm glad you could all make it today!
Even if never met some of you people.
*She looks quickly at everyone with a bright smile*
I still think today of all days would be a great time for making new friends!
After all this party is for my bestest friend Snake-chan!
I dont need a mask because I got my helmet.
*he gently knocks on it*
*he gently knocks on it*
*Leo looks confused as he stares at the blue haired girl.*
Snake-chan?
Also...you're a little...strange.
Snake-chan?
Also...you're a little...strange.
What are we waiting for? Let's head inside and party!
Oh, I suppose I can try for hedgehog...
Hey wait, this isn't a costume party!
*Apollo turns back to Ene.*
Oh, so it's not your birthday? That's nice of you to get a party together for a friend!
*Apollo smiles.*
Hey wait, this isn't a costume party!
*Apollo turns back to Ene.*
Oh, so it's not your birthday? That's nice of you to get a party together for a friend!
*Apollo smiles.*
*Gamma looks around at the much larger group*
Well then, almost as though they're on cue....
Which they very well might be, knowing Ene.
*Gamma glances at Ene in particular*
Did you just invite everyone or something? No matter, I can work just as well with others around
Well then, almost as though they're on cue....
Which they very well might be, knowing Ene.
*Gamma glances at Ene in particular*
Did you just invite everyone or something? No matter, I can work just as well with others around
*Junpei heelies up, holding an invite, however being the idiot that he is, he only read the part that said the location, showing up without a mask, walking up to the group
What's up everyone! How are ya! Woah those are some neat masks! Where did you get them?
What's up everyone! How are ya! Woah those are some neat masks! Where did you get them?
Hold up... doesn't she meant Hazama?
*She pouts at Leo*
I'm not really strange.
Maybe eccentric.
*She then gives a bashful smile at hearing Apollo's and Gamma's comments and finally opens the door*
Now what are you all waiting for ? The local hydra in the woods.
*She beckons with her hand*
Come in Come in!
I'm not really strange.
Maybe eccentric.
*She then gives a bashful smile at hearing Apollo's and Gamma's comments and finally opens the door*
Now what are you all waiting for ? The local hydra in the woods.
*She beckons with her hand*
Come in Come in!
*Gamma quickly glances at Spectre*
You know, Hazama's not really a snake. It's mostly a joke.
Though, if he WERE a snake that might be able to explain how we get along.
*Gamma glances around before heading inside*
Well, if it's for a friend of hers.... Today's going to be interesting
You know, Hazama's not really a snake. It's mostly a joke.
Though, if he WERE a snake that might be able to explain how we get along.
*Gamma glances around before heading inside*
Well, if it's for a friend of hers.... Today's going to be interesting
*he walks in*
Like this place. All big and spacious.
Like this place. All big and spacious.
*Apollo pauses for a second.*
Did you just say Hydra? Aren't those just mythical creatures?
*He then follows behind everyone else inside.*
Did you just say Hydra? Aren't those just mythical creatures?
*He then follows behind everyone else inside.*
Oh come on Gamma... Kazuma looks like Hazama in his middle school years!
H-hydra? Wh-where am I exactly? Hopefully it doesn't try to kill us...
*Junpei then tilts his cap before continuing speaking
Well! A friend of my friend of a friend of a friend is a friend of mine! It can't be that bad!
*Junpei then tilts his cap before continuing speaking
Well! A friend of my friend of a friend of a friend is a friend of mine! It can't be that bad!
[Kazuma walks in with a wary look and turns to Spectre.]
W-Who is Hazama...?
W-Who is Hazama...?
*Leo smiles a bit nervously.*
Uh, sorry. I blurt things out on habit sometimes.
*Leo proceeds to enter the building, trying not to cause too much of a scene.*
Uh, sorry. I blurt things out on habit sometimes.
*Leo proceeds to enter the building, trying not to cause too much of a scene.*
*Gamma quickly looks at Kazuma before casting Spectre a sideways glance as they walk*
Honestly, I never thought of that. They do look quite similar.... Odd.
But they act nothing alike. Its probably just a coincidence.
*Gamma looks back to Kazuma*
Hazama's another person who lives here. He uses some kinda weird knives in a fight. Quite the interesting figure, though I haven't seen him in quite a while. He's probably lurking in the shadows per usual.
Honestly, I never thought of that. They do look quite similar.... Odd.
But they act nothing alike. Its probably just a coincidence.
*Gamma looks back to Kazuma*
Hazama's another person who lives here. He uses some kinda weird knives in a fight. Quite the interesting figure, though I haven't seen him in quite a while. He's probably lurking in the shadows per usual.
It is a BUTTERFLY KNIFE!
(Spectre's observation is correct as the group is meet with a spacious extravagant room upon entering. Lights shifting in a variety of color combat against the initial darkness from outside providing a general party feel. Right next to the entrance is a table covered with all sorts of extra party items from flamethrowers, to confetti canons, to even air horns. While at the center of the room is an open dance floor surrounded by all sorts of tables with chairs. A disco ball hangs from the ceiling and some strange music compiled of serpentine hissing blasts from the non manned speakers. From a window above red light from the moon outside spills in finally completing the strange disorganized appearance of the party. )
(The only thing feeling truly in place within in the environment is a large serpent statue made of pure black stone. It circles the entire room and ends with it's stone head wrapping around the disco ball and gazing down on the floor with ruby eyes.)
(The only thing feeling truly in place within in the environment is a large serpent statue made of pure black stone. It circles the entire room and ends with it's stone head wrapping around the disco ball and gazing down on the floor with ruby eyes.)
*As Hibki walks in a looks around he frowns* Where's the food?
*Gamma looks over to the flamethrowers, hardly noticing the rest of the room*
Ummm... Ene. I don't think those are standard party equipment. And honestly, little uncomfortable being in the same room as Spectre with access to large quantities of flame.
*Gamma turns away and tries to focus more on the statue, he approaches one of its sides and attempts to touch it*
Wonderful motif we have here. You know, snakes represent many things, primarily ambition or cunning. Respectable at the very least.
Ummm... Ene. I don't think those are standard party equipment. And honestly, little uncomfortable being in the same room as Spectre with access to large quantities of flame.
*Gamma turns away and tries to focus more on the statue, he approaches one of its sides and attempts to touch it*
Wonderful motif we have here. You know, snakes represent many things, primarily ambition or cunning. Respectable at the very least.
*Apollo jumps a little seeing the flamethrower.*
I-is that what I think it is? I mean, I'm used to handling guns as evidence, but that's on a whole other level.
*Apollo backs away from the table with them a little, before tripping over the large serpent statue, falling on his behind.*
Ack, that hurt...
I-is that what I think it is? I mean, I'm used to handling guns as evidence, but that's on a whole other level.
*Apollo backs away from the table with them a little, before tripping over the large serpent statue, falling on his behind.*
Ack, that hurt...
Hazama...I see...
[Kazuma's curiosity grows more and more, and he decides to walk towards the table with the flamethrowers, taking a closer look to it.]
This is all very interesting...b-but the don't even have a-alcohol...that stuff is...s-s-surprisingly relaxing...
[Kazuma's curiosity grows more and more, and he decides to walk towards the table with the flamethrowers, taking a closer look to it.]
This is all very interesting...b-but the don't even have a-alcohol...that stuff is...s-s-surprisingly relaxing...
Wow. I feel so out of place here! Its huge! How do you afford something like this? A-are those, FLAMETHROWERS? This place is wild! This music, is it just me or do I hear snakes? Like only snakes...
*Leo looks around the room.*
Never seen decorations like this before. Is this a party for a snake?
*Leo moves over to the table with the party equipment and begins observing it.*
Never seen decorations like this before. Is this a party for a snake?
*Leo moves over to the table with the party equipment and begins observing it.*
Also Spectre, trust me, Hazama doesn't actually use that butterfly knife. When he's fighting he uses some strange chain that can latch onto the air and his opponents. Looks like there's no magic involved, but he could probably give most persona users a run for their money.
*She instantly looks down with embarrassment*
I knew I was forgetting something ...
*She then coughs to recover and tries to retain a confident face*
The food is coming I just need to check with the kitchen.
and yes Gamma flamethrowers are party equipment.
*She huffs*
Manga taught me all about them!
I knew I was forgetting something ...
*She then coughs to recover and tries to retain a confident face*
The food is coming I just need to check with the kitchen.
and yes Gamma flamethrowers are party equipment.
*She huffs*
Manga taught me all about them!
That is Oroborus Gamma. And these flamethrowers remind me of my friend Firebreak.
U-u-ummm... this Magna person doesn't sound so... nice... at any rate food! I would like to eat! Perhaps sushi? Or maybe Fsteak! I heard that's popular in Inaba!
*Junpei then rubs his hands together in anticipation of the food
*Junpei then rubs his hands together in anticipation of the food
*Gamma shakes his head and sighs*
I never expected her to get so much influence from that stuff. Not that its a problem.... Simply... Surprising I guess.
*Gamma glances over to Spectre*
Well, that would explain the whole "snake" thing pretty well. The Ouroboros is a symbol of a serpent eternally eating its tail. Means greed, prosperity, and eternal life.
Though I have to ask, if you know so much about what Hazama uses, why did you call it a butterfly knife at first?
I never expected her to get so much influence from that stuff. Not that its a problem.... Simply... Surprising I guess.
*Gamma glances over to Spectre*
Well, that would explain the whole "snake" thing pretty well. The Ouroboros is a symbol of a serpent eternally eating its tail. Means greed, prosperity, and eternal life.
Though I have to ask, if you know so much about what Hazama uses, why did you call it a butterfly knife at first?
I saw him shank criminals with a butterfly knife too.
(Upon touching the statute Gamma is able to feel a deep rumbling coming from within it and the statues eyes appear to light up a bit.)
(Through observation Leonardo finds the already noticed party supplies as well as smaller stuff like wooden stakes, kazoos, silly putty, tazers, a nice assortment of pocket knives, and some very realistic mouse toys.)
(Through observation Leonardo finds the already noticed party supplies as well as smaller stuff like wooden stakes, kazoos, silly putty, tazers, a nice assortment of pocket knives, and some very realistic mouse toys.)
*Apollo picks himself up, then walks over to Ene.*
So, where's this "Snake-chan"?
Also, I'll have to concur that flamethrowers are NOT standard party affair. Maybe, like, a fog machine.
So, where's this "Snake-chan"?
Also, I'll have to concur that flamethrowers are NOT standard party affair. Maybe, like, a fog machine.
Gamma... what did you do...
*Gamma looks up at the statue's eyes, at rubs the part he can reach*
Very, very interesting to say the least.... I wonder if her friend has anything to do with the statue's... Wonderful properties.
Very, very interesting to say the least.... I wonder if her friend has anything to do with the statue's... Wonderful properties.
So Apollo. Snake-chan is just my and Gamma's friend Hazama which is a nickname.
*She crosses her arms and pouts*
Flamethrowers are an essential part of any fun party.
How are things supposed to get lit if you don't have literal fire around the place ?
*She then points to a tiny hole in the room*
Snake-chan is right now in his private room getting ready.
*She offers Apollo is conspiratorial look*
Snakes take extra time getting ready you know.
Now if you don't mind ...
*She bows to everyone and walks towards the door*
I'll be checking with the chef for food.
Don't burn down anything while i'm gone.
*She finger guns and then exits the room*
Flamethrowers are an essential part of any fun party.
How are things supposed to get lit if you don't have literal fire around the place ?
*She then points to a tiny hole in the room*
Snake-chan is right now in his private room getting ready.
*She offers Apollo is conspiratorial look*
Snakes take extra time getting ready you know.
Now if you don't mind ...
*She bows to everyone and walks towards the door*
I'll be checking with the chef for food.
Don't burn down anything while i'm gone.
*She finger guns and then exits the room*
Alright this is reassuring... glad thing incase something happened I got a back up plan.
*Gamma sighs and shakes his head*
No, Hazama is not snake-chan. I mean, people call him a snake, but she's not referring to him... In fact, I don't think they've ever met.
I think Ene's friend is an actual snake. Think of them like a pet, but they'd be very offended if you actually said that to them. So don't. They're.... Smarter than your average snake.
No, Hazama is not snake-chan. I mean, people call him a snake, but she's not referring to him... In fact, I don't think they've ever met.
I think Ene's friend is an actual snake. Think of them like a pet, but they'd be very offended if you actually said that to them. So don't. They're.... Smarter than your average snake.
Good thing I'm immune to fire! Heh... heh...
*Junpei then let's the laugh trail off as he gets a bit horrified,
*Junpei then let's the laugh trail off as he gets a bit horrified,
*Leo moves away from the table and moves over to the statue of the snake.*
I guess I've never been to a snake party before. I hope they don't have some kind of ritual that involves sacrifice.
*Leo suddenly stciks out his finger to touch the ruby eyes.*
I guess I've never been to a snake party before. I hope they don't have some kind of ritual that involves sacrifice.
*Leo suddenly stciks out his finger to touch the ruby eyes.*
*Apollo chuckles a little.*
I suppose I don't know much about how snakes live, I guess.
*Apollo starts walking around the room, looking for anything suspicious.*
I suppose I don't know much about how snakes live, I guess.
*Apollo starts walking around the room, looking for anything suspicious.*
*walks to the door*
Wonder what this envitation is about....
Wonder what this envitation is about....
They are so loud, but that...snake...
[Kazuma's eyes light up as he stares at the snake statue, smiling like a child.]
Could it exist...!?
[Kazuma's eyes light up as he stares at the snake statue, smiling like a child.]
Could it exist...!?
*knocks on the door*
(Through rubbing the statue's scales Gamma feels a sudden coolness beneath his hands. The ruby eyes of the statues appear to be beaming at this point adding an additional red light to pair with the moon's natural glow.)
(By touching the ruby eyes Leonardo is able to see feel the inner machinery of the statues as well as the flow of liquid within it.)
(Apollo doesn't really find anything else of note unless he considers a few serpentine prints on the walls and a terribly drawn picture of a girl with snake hair to be of note.)
(The door opens at Mona's knock)
(As the party goers inspect things they suddenly hear an tiny angry hiss coming from the floor.)
(By touching the ruby eyes Leonardo is able to see feel the inner machinery of the statues as well as the flow of liquid within it.)
(Apollo doesn't really find anything else of note unless he considers a few serpentine prints on the walls and a terribly drawn picture of a girl with snake hair to be of note.)
(The door opens at Mona's knock)
(As the party goers inspect things they suddenly hear an tiny angry hiss coming from the floor.)
*Gamma sighs and shakes his head, before hearing the knock, and glancing at the door*
And we have more guests arriving it seems. Whoever it is I trust them to be civil at least.
*gamma finally notices Bona and sighs*
This is a party for well, a friend of a friend I guess. Do take care. There are flamethrowers in there, but please don't use them. Fire's not my fav-
*Gamma hears the hiss and turns in its direction*
Is this the snake of the hour? Wonderful, I was hoping to see him sometime.
And we have more guests arriving it seems. Whoever it is I trust them to be civil at least.
*gamma finally notices Bona and sighs*
This is a party for well, a friend of a friend I guess. Do take care. There are flamethrowers in there, but please don't use them. Fire's not my fav-
*Gamma hears the hiss and turns in its direction*
Is this the snake of the hour? Wonderful, I was hoping to see him sometime.
*Apollo takes a mental picture of the drawing and the prints, returning to the party, namely Ene.*
So, Ms. Ene, when did you meet this Snake-chan? If you're throwing them a party, they must be a good friend.
So, Ms. Ene, when did you meet this Snake-chan? If you're throwing them a party, they must be a good friend.
Um, what was that! Hopefully it's friendly! I wasn't planning on fighting! Please don't hurt me!
*Leo removes his hand from the ruby slowly.*
What was that? I didn't use my eyes to do that...
Maybe it's part of the party?
What was that? I didn't use my eyes to do that...
Maybe it's part of the party?
AH!
[Kazuma falls to the ground as he hears the sudden hiss, then quickly stands up and backs away until his back hits a wall, where he stays.]
A-A real s-s-s-snake...!?
I don't know...this party m-might be dangerous, l-like that time with the Clockwork th-thing...!
[The green haired boy gulps.]
I-I hope not...
[Kazuma falls to the ground as he hears the sudden hiss, then quickly stands up and backs away until his back hits a wall, where he stays.]
A-A real s-s-s-snake...!?
I don't know...this party m-might be dangerous, l-like that time with the Clockwork th-thing...!
[The green haired boy gulps.]
I-I hope not...
Oh come on Kazuma. You're fine the snake's friendly.
*Gamma waves to Kazuma*
Calm down, the snake's a friend of sorts. He probably won't attack you. At least, if you're nice to him.
Something tells me you're not likely to act up.
Calm down, the snake's a friend of sorts. He probably won't attack you. At least, if you're nice to him.
Something tells me you're not likely to act up.
(Moving onto the dance floor a tiny black snake with red eyes reveals itself to the group. The artificial lighting of the area instantly focuses on the snake causing his black scales to appear more vibrant and his beautifully adorned crown to shine. The snake raises it's upper body and stays there watching this group as if accusing them.)
*She runs back in with a pleased smile on her face*
Hey guys I finally got us our food it is coming in five ...
*She stops upon looking at Snake-chan*
Wow.
You looks amazing buddy.
*She is so enraptured by Snake-chan's appearance she fails to notice Apollo's question*
*She runs back in with a pleased smile on her face*
Hey guys I finally got us our food it is coming in five ...
*She stops upon looking at Snake-chan*
Wow.
You looks amazing buddy.
*She is so enraptured by Snake-chan's appearance she fails to notice Apollo's question*
*Gamma walks over to the snake and leans down to him, smiling*
Hello, Snake-chan. I hope we can be civil about this whole thing. I know we may have had a rough start, but I hope you can forgive me.
After all, today we're all here for your sake.
Hello, Snake-chan. I hope we can be civil about this whole thing. I know we may have had a rough start, but I hope you can forgive me.
After all, today we're all here for your sake.
*Leo looks over to Snake-chan.*
Nice to meet you, uh, Snake-chan. I'm Leonardo Watch, you can call me Leo for short.
*Leo bows slightly to the snake.*
Nice to meet you, uh, Snake-chan. I'm Leonardo Watch, you can call me Leo for short.
*Leo bows slightly to the snake.*
(Snake-chan returns Leo's bow with a slight nod of his head and then moves away from Gamma. He makes it quite a distance and glares at Gamma from there.)
Hello Snake-chan... you're very cute.
*attempts to pet him*
*attempts to pet him*
T...That is a snake...I-I've never really seen any so cl-close before...
[Almost as if called by it, like pure instinct, he walks towards it, wanting to get closer and closer to it.]
H-Hello, p-p-please d-don't hurt me...
[Almost as if called by it, like pure instinct, he walks towards it, wanting to get closer and closer to it.]
H-Hello, p-p-please d-don't hurt me...
*Once Snake-chan moves away she seems to snap out of her stupor.*
*Her grin returns and she opens the door*
Guys finally brought the food!
*She throws some confetti*
Now the party can really start!
*Her grin returns and she opens the door*
Guys finally brought the food!
*She throws some confetti*
Now the party can really start!
*Gamma walks towards the snake again, and stops Spectre from petting him*
Not a good idea. They're more like a person than you'd think, and kinda paranoid. Try just talking to them like normal.
*Gamma then looks back to the snake*
You wouldn't mind talking to me, would you? I'm very interested in learning more about you. But I can understand you being distrustful. You can back up however far you want, or maybe we could wait for Ene to come back if you would prefer.
Not a good idea. They're more like a person than you'd think, and kinda paranoid. Try just talking to them like normal.
*Gamma then looks back to the snake*
You wouldn't mind talking to me, would you? I'm very interested in learning more about you. But I can understand you being distrustful. You can back up however far you want, or maybe we could wait for Ene to come back if you would prefer.
*Upon hearing Ene, Gamma looks up and smiles*
And there she is now. No real problems, are there? I simply wish to be able to speak with you.
And there she is now. No real problems, are there? I simply wish to be able to speak with you.
*Apollo looks at the snake from a distance with a questioning gaze, before walking to Ene.*
I, uh, don't know if you caught my question earlier. How long have you known Snake-chan?
I, uh, don't know if you caught my question earlier. How long have you known Snake-chan?
Huh. It's open *walks in and notices snake-chan*
Hi snake-chan!
Hi snake-chan!
*Leo looks at the snake curiously.*
Well, at least it seems most people are willing to accept other worlds here.
Well, at least it seems most people are willing to accept other worlds here.
(Watching both Kazuma and Gamma now approach him the snake stays where he is and raises his head up in a proud manner. His red eyes focus on the two and his tongue flickers continuously as if sensing the mood. He offers a quick nod to Mona to show that he listened.)
Meanwhile ...
(With the door open entire tables stacked with food begin to pass into the room. A variety of dishes ranging from fsteak to tacos make an appearance by the dance floor as many black snakes work to set the tables up. Within minutes the tables are set and the snakes leave as quickly as they came leaving an entire buffet behind. However, the most extravagant piece comes from a container decorated with black snakes and filled with a curious black liquid. The sign it reads Serpents Venom liquor property of the one true Snake-Chan.)
Meanwhile ...
(With the door open entire tables stacked with food begin to pass into the room. A variety of dishes ranging from fsteak to tacos make an appearance by the dance floor as many black snakes work to set the tables up. Within minutes the tables are set and the snakes leave as quickly as they came leaving an entire buffet behind. However, the most extravagant piece comes from a container decorated with black snakes and filled with a curious black liquid. The sign it reads Serpents Venom liquor property of the one true Snake-Chan.)
*She whistles at the job well done and turns to look at Apollo*
Well obviously I have known Snake-chan for ....
*Her eyebrows furrow as she tries to think*
well that's weird.
*She breaks into a smile*
I guess we have been friends for so long that I can't even remember.
Haha.
Well obviously I have known Snake-chan for ....
*Her eyebrows furrow as she tries to think*
well that's weird.
*She breaks into a smile*
I guess we have been friends for so long that I can't even remember.
Haha.
Huh. This is really cool!
*Gamma glances at Kazuma, before turning his attention back to the snake*
I've actually heard quite a bit about you, I'm glad you're willing to talk to me a little at least. I get the feeling that we could be pretty good friends.
*Gamma winks at the snake*
Kind of like you and Ene. I hope you find it worthwhile to talk with me, as opposed to just listening. But I really don't mind.
I've actually heard quite a bit about you, I'm glad you're willing to talk to me a little at least. I get the feeling that we could be pretty good friends.
*Gamma winks at the snake*
Kind of like you and Ene. I hope you find it worthwhile to talk with me, as opposed to just listening. But I really don't mind.
*Leo looks at the assortment curiously.*
I think I'll stay away from that black liquid if it's all the same.
*Leo moves over to the table excitedly looking at all the food.*
So...Can we just dig in?
I think I'll stay away from that black liquid if it's all the same.
*Leo moves over to the table excitedly looking at all the food.*
So...Can we just dig in?
[Kazuma keeps smiling like a child, and takes the oportunity to pet the snake for a while. He then takes notices of the "Serpent's Venom".]
So cool...h-hey good snake, t-that liquor...c-could it actually kill someone...?
I-I'm curious about it...!
So cool...~!
So cool...h-hey good snake, t-that liquor...c-could it actually kill someone...?
I-I'm curious about it...!
So cool...~!
These are some exotic items Ene. How did you obtain the money to afford all of this?
*Apollo laughs a little.*
Wow, must be nice, having a friend like that.
*He walks away towards the snake, with a flash of a concerned expression on his face being seen. He squats down to the snakes level, and looks it in the eye, smiling.*
Hey, aren't you just adorable? So you're Ene's long time friend, huh?
Wow, must be nice, having a friend like that.
*He walks away towards the snake, with a flash of a concerned expression on his face being seen. He squats down to the snakes level, and looks it in the eye, smiling.*
Hey, aren't you just adorable? So you're Ene's long time friend, huh?
(Observing Gamma with interest the snake moves close to his feet and makes a tails motion to his hand. He then looks toward Kazuma for a second and shakes his head before turning back to Gamma.)
*She offer Leonardo a smile*
Yep everyone is free to eat now!
Go on ahead!
*She then cheekily looks at Unit*
I didn't earn all this money.
Most of the stuff I made myself while the catering was all done by Snake-chan.
Little guy knows a lot about cash.
Yep everyone is free to eat now!
Go on ahead!
*She then cheekily looks at Unit*
I didn't earn all this money.
Most of the stuff I made myself while the catering was all done by Snake-chan.
Little guy knows a lot about cash.
*Gamma raises an eyebrow, and lowers his hand to just in front of the snake, allowing them to climb on easily if desired*
Sorry if I'm misinterpreting the situation, Its a little hard when you won't speak.
*Gamma quickly looks at Apollo and Kazuma and smiles*
Would you two mind celebrating with the others? I would like to be able to talk to Ene's friend without anyone looking over my shoulders. No worries, he'll still be around to speak with later if you wish.
Sorry if I'm misinterpreting the situation, Its a little hard when you won't speak.
*Gamma quickly looks at Apollo and Kazuma and smiles*
Would you two mind celebrating with the others? I would like to be able to talk to Ene's friend without anyone looking over my shoulders. No worries, he'll still be around to speak with later if you wish.
(Sensing Apollo's stare the snake stares back at him with equal intensity.)
*Apollo softens his expression, and looks a bit more puzzled instead.*
You aren't gonna answer my question? I mean, that's a bit mean for a host to do, but it's your birthday so I guess it's not too odd.
So, do you like it here, Snake-chan?
You aren't gonna answer my question? I mean, that's a bit mean for a host to do, but it's your birthday so I guess it's not too odd.
So, do you like it here, Snake-chan?
(The snake hesitantly nods his head at Apollo and then takes Gamma's offer. He jumps on Gamma's head waiting for the lift.)
*Gamma raises the snake to where it can easily slither over to his shoulder, still looking at Apollo*
Would you mind waiting until after we're done talking to ask your questions? I doubt this part will be over anytime soon. In the meantime you can easily speak with Ene or the other guests if you wish.
*Gamma gives a quick glance to Leo*
Especially that kid with his eyes closed. I don't recall seeing him before. He might be a newcomer.
Would you mind waiting until after we're done talking to ask your questions? I doubt this part will be over anytime soon. In the meantime you can easily speak with Ene or the other guests if you wish.
*Gamma gives a quick glance to Leo*
Especially that kid with his eyes closed. I don't recall seeing him before. He might be a newcomer.
[Kazuma is easily intimidated by Gamma, and silently walks towards the Serpent's Venom. He takes a glass and fills it up.]
Maybe...
[He keeps staring at the glass in complete silence, thinking. And after a few minutes of this, he chugs it down without much of a reaction, although his timid stance, somehow, appears to go away slowly.]
...
Maybe...
[He keeps staring at the glass in complete silence, thinking. And after a few minutes of this, he chugs it down without much of a reaction, although his timid stance, somehow, appears to go away slowly.]
...
*Apollo chuckles at Gamma giving the small snake a ride on his head.*
Isn't that adorable? And- wait...
Hold on, let me check something...
*He looks down at his phone for a second, before turning to Ene.*
Shoot, I was right. I just remembered I had a call coming today...
Oh, um, I appreciate the invitation, and it's been a pleasure to meet you and Snake-chan. Take care.
*Apollo exits through the front door, giving one last wave to everyone.*
Isn't that adorable? And- wait...
Hold on, let me check something...
*He looks down at his phone for a second, before turning to Ene.*
Shoot, I was right. I just remembered I had a call coming today...
Oh, um, I appreciate the invitation, and it's been a pleasure to meet you and Snake-chan. Take care.
*Apollo exits through the front door, giving one last wave to everyone.*
*Leo makes his way to the buffet and begins lining his plate with different kinds of food.*
There's...so much...
*Tears of Joy begin running down Leo's face as he sits down and begins eating the large amount of food on his plate.*
There's...so much...
*Tears of Joy begin running down Leo's face as he sits down and begins eating the large amount of food on his plate.*
*She offers a slight wave after Apollo has left*
Aww it's sad when people have to leave early like that.
*She puts both her hands on her hips*
But i'm sure the two of us will meet again sometime!
*She then walks over to Kazuma and wraps her arms behind him*
Hey new friend!
I haven't really spoken much with you yet.
Aww it's sad when people have to leave early like that.
*She puts both her hands on her hips*
But i'm sure the two of us will meet again sometime!
*She then walks over to Kazuma and wraps her arms behind him*
Hey new friend!
I haven't really spoken much with you yet.
[Kazuma opens his two eyes, and with a quick movement of his hand he uncovers his face. His hair was in the way. Kazuma then lets out a small chuckle. He keeps his eyes closed once more, and his mouth keeps a confident smile.]
Why hello there, Bluey girl!
[He then turns his head a bit.]
You know, it's not a good idea to sneak up on a guy like that, I mean, where are your manners, little lady?
Why hello there, Bluey girl!
[He then turns his head a bit.]
You know, it's not a good idea to sneak up on a guy like that, I mean, where are your manners, little lady?
(The snake slithers over to Gamma's shoulder and speaks into his ear with a raspy voice.)
Snake-chan: I still do not trust you human but I am curious as to what you have to offer.
Snake-chan: I still do not trust you human but I am curious as to what you have to offer.
*She tilts her head*
But I didn't sneak up on you ...
*Her expression turns pensive*
At least I don't think I did.
*She smirks*
I was just trying to see if the snake venom killed you or not!
That stuff is pretty strong you know!
But I didn't sneak up on you ...
*Her expression turns pensive*
At least I don't think I did.
*She smirks*
I was just trying to see if the snake venom killed you or not!
That stuff is pretty strong you know!
*is seen sitting down without his helmet, eating*
Don't mind me Ene, just hungry.
Don't mind me Ene, just hungry.
*Gamma speaks quietly in order to make sure only the snake can hear him over the music*
Well... Lets just say I know a bit more about you than most, Snake of Clearing Eyes. And I would like to offer my assistance in case my other plans don't work out.
As for how I can help, well, think of me as a man on the ground. Ene isn't the best for handling dangerous situations, I can do that much easily.
Well... Lets just say I know a bit more about you than most, Snake of Clearing Eyes. And I would like to offer my assistance in case my other plans don't work out.
As for how I can help, well, think of me as a man on the ground. Ene isn't the best for handling dangerous situations, I can do that much easily.
Kill me? C'mon, why would someone think that a thing labeled as "Serpent's Venom" would kill anyone?
[He places his right hand on his head, keeping the left inside the left pocket.]
Seriously though, I love it when a girl gets all close and personal with me but please, invite me for a dinner first.
Or you can just be like Mister Pink Asshole over there and go for the hit.
[He places his right hand on his head, keeping the left inside the left pocket.]
Seriously though, I love it when a girl gets all close and personal with me but please, invite me for a dinner first.
Or you can just be like Mister Pink Asshole over there and go for the hit.
(The snakes eyes appear to glow with newfound interest.)
Snake-chan: So it appears you know much about me human. Yet that is not enough to win my trust. If anything this only proves that I must be increasingly wary of you.
(His tongue flickers as if attempting to pick up any show of weakness from Gamma.)
Snake-chan: See the girl may not be the brightest but at least I know that I can trust her no matter what. You on the other hand can easily stab my back.
Snake-chan: So it appears you know much about me human. Yet that is not enough to win my trust. If anything this only proves that I must be increasingly wary of you.
(His tongue flickers as if attempting to pick up any show of weakness from Gamma.)
Snake-chan: See the girl may not be the brightest but at least I know that I can trust her no matter what. You on the other hand can easily stab my back.
*She sighs*
Well you are a weird one aren't you green hair ?
*She finally lets go of Kazuma in favor of walking to Leonard*
*As she approaches him she waves her hand in a friendly manner*
Hey guest!
What are you doing ?
Well you are a weird one aren't you green hair ?
*She finally lets go of Kazuma in favor of walking to Leonard*
*As she approaches him she waves her hand in a friendly manner*
Hey guest!
What are you doing ?
*Gamma doesn't seem comfortable with the snake so close, but he chuckles anyways*
Well then, Clearing Eyes, what can I do to earn your trust? I'm glad we're able to talk after all.
Of course, I'm working with someone else at the moment, so I may be preoccupied, but as long as its nothing too major there should be no problem.
Well then, Clearing Eyes, what can I do to earn your trust? I'm glad we're able to talk after all.
Of course, I'm working with someone else at the moment, so I may be preoccupied, but as long as its nothing too major there should be no problem.
Oh, bummer.
Oh well, you get some and you lose some I suppose!
[Kazuma fills his glass again, drinking it at once.]
Ah...~! That's the good stuff, snakes are always GOOD lemme tell you!
[Bored, he then walks towards Gamma with his permanent smile, waving at him.]
What's cooking good loking? Are you still rattled about life and all that?
Oh well, you get some and you lose some I suppose!
[Kazuma fills his glass again, drinking it at once.]
Ah...~! That's the good stuff, snakes are always GOOD lemme tell you!
[Bored, he then walks towards Gamma with his permanent smile, waving at him.]
What's cooking good loking? Are you still rattled about life and all that?
(The snake stares at Gamma with a blank look.)
Snake-chan: Lucky for you I already have just the thing for trust building.
(The snake points his head at the statue.)
Snake-chan: As you must have already noticed my birthday statue is very unusual.
(The snake suddenly appears embarrassed.)
Snake-chan: Do you mind putting me a bit closer to your ear so I can tell you the secret?
Snake-chan: Lucky for you I already have just the thing for trust building.
(The snake points his head at the statue.)
Snake-chan: As you must have already noticed my birthday statue is very unusual.
(The snake suddenly appears embarrassed.)
Snake-chan: Do you mind putting me a bit closer to your ear so I can tell you the secret?
*Gamma holds the snake directly next to his ear and sighs*
Well, yeah, the statue almost seems alive. Though, I don't really see why you need to be closer. No one's going to overhear us.
Well, yeah, the statue almost seems alive. Though, I don't really see why you need to be closer. No one's going to overhear us.
(The snake instantly senses Kazuma's approach and begins to squirm in Gamma's grip.)
Snake-chan: This discussion is now officially over! Let me go!
Snake-chan: This discussion is now officially over! Let me go!
*Gamma sets down the snake and sighs, looking back at Kazuma*
If you hadn't noticed, I was busy. Mind backing off? I kind of needed to talk to Snake-chan alone. I know they're quite interesting, but perhaps you could wait a bit?
If you hadn't noticed, I was busy. Mind backing off? I kind of needed to talk to Snake-chan alone. I know they're quite interesting, but perhaps you could wait a bit?
Oh you meanie, that hurts me right here, in my little, good old heart...
[Kazuma points at his chest with his index finger with irony.]
Of course I noticed, that's why I'm here Pinky. To have fun, isn't that what you do in parties, you party pooper?
[Kazuma points at his chest with his index finger with irony.]
Of course I noticed, that's why I'm here Pinky. To have fun, isn't that what you do in parties, you party pooper?
(The snake slithers back to Ene and gently taps on her leg.)
What was that?
*She looks down and notices Snake-Chan*
*Her smile instantly becomes wider and she gently picks him up*
Oh birthday boy you are so cute!
*She playfully taps his crown and he wraps around her arm*
Looks like I didn't really need to worry about you.
What was that?
*She looks down and notices Snake-Chan*
*Her smile instantly becomes wider and she gently picks him up*
Oh birthday boy you are so cute!
*She playfully taps his crown and he wraps around her arm*
Looks like I didn't really need to worry about you.
*Gamma sighs and shakes his head*
Kazuma.... Are you drunk or something? Seriously, you sound drunk.
I was merely taking the opportunity to socialize, I'll admit maybe its a bit selfish to keep the snake of the hour so long, but its quite fine for a party.
Maybe you're jealous?
Kazuma.... Are you drunk or something? Seriously, you sound drunk.
I was merely taking the opportunity to socialize, I'll admit maybe its a bit selfish to keep the snake of the hour so long, but its quite fine for a party.
Maybe you're jealous?
*Leo finishes eating and lays back in his chair.*
That was the most I've eaten in what feels like a long time. Thanks for inviting me...
*Leo looks slightly embarrassed.*
Uh, what was your name again?
*Leo looks to the blue haired girl.*
That was the most I've eaten in what feels like a long time. Thanks for inviting me...
*Leo looks slightly embarrassed.*
Uh, what was your name again?
*Leo looks to the blue haired girl.*
*She skips over to Leonardo with Snake-chan*
No need to thank us.
We are just glad that you are enjoying the party!
*She takes a seat right next to Leonardo*
My name is Ene.
*She puts a finger on Snake-chan's head*
And this little guy is the birthday boy Snake-chan.
*She then offers her hand*
It is a pleasure to meet you.
No need to thank us.
We are just glad that you are enjoying the party!
*She takes a seat right next to Leonardo*
My name is Ene.
*She puts a finger on Snake-chan's head*
And this little guy is the birthday boy Snake-chan.
*She then offers her hand*
It is a pleasure to meet you.
I might be getting jealous, Gamma boy, or maybe I'm not and I just wanted to ruin whatever you're doing!
[Kazuma laughs loudly as chains of green and black surround his body for a moment. Once he's done, they're gone.]
But hey, as long as you're having fun!
[Kazuma laughs loudly as chains of green and black surround his body for a moment. Once he's done, they're gone.]
But hey, as long as you're having fun!
*Gamma sighs and shakes his head*
Yeah, you're acting super freaking weird right now. And my standards for weird are pretty high. I'm just gonna admire the decorations for a bit.
*Gamma walks over to the head of the statue, standing where the light comes from it, and looks it in the eyes, inspecting them*
Yeah, you're acting super freaking weird right now. And my standards for weird are pretty high. I'm just gonna admire the decorations for a bit.
*Gamma walks over to the head of the statue, standing where the light comes from it, and looks it in the eyes, inspecting them*
(Looking up at statue's eyes Gamma is only able to see twin rubies that almost seem to glow under the moonlight. One eye appears to be particularly scratched up but other then that they are just normal gemstones.)
*Leo accepts Ene's hand.*
Leonardo Watch, I haven't been here long but it certainly feels like home in some ways.
Oh, you can call me Leo for short, most of my friends do anyway.
*Leo smiles warmly.*
Leonardo Watch, I haven't been here long but it certainly feels like home in some ways.
Oh, you can call me Leo for short, most of my friends do anyway.
*Leo smiles warmly.*
Pretty for sure, though I wonder what the story is behind the scratched ruby. It looks quite ordinary.
*Gamma walks over to the side of the statue again, and begins feeling along the scales for anything of interest*
The craftsmanship is unique... Perhaps it was done with some sort of magic?
*Gamma walks over to the side of the statue again, and begins feeling along the scales for anything of interest*
The craftsmanship is unique... Perhaps it was done with some sort of magic?
(She walks into the room looking around at all the decorations in wonder while wearing a black dress covered by a white coat... And no mask) Um hello everyone, I'm not really sure what I did to get invited a party of a snake but it's nice to meet you all! (She looks around with a grin and waves at them)
(She bows at the snake and Ene) I'm very sorry about not having a mask it's just that I couldn't really get one. (She looks down) Money isn't something I have much of...
(She glances at Leo curiously after overhearing) Hmm that's an interesting name, if you don't mind my asking where are you from Leo-san?
(She bows at the snake and Ene) I'm very sorry about not having a mask it's just that I couldn't really get one. (She looks down) Money isn't something I have much of...
(She glances at Leo curiously after overhearing) Hmm that's an interesting name, if you don't mind my asking where are you from Leo-san?
*Leo looks back to Homura.*
Not many people here seem to have heard of it, uh does the name Hellsalem's lot sound familiar to you? Some people I've met are more familiar with the name New York.
Not many people here seem to have heard of it, uh does the name Hellsalem's lot sound familiar to you? Some people I've met are more familiar with the name New York.
I can even fucking fly now!
[Kazuma moves in a really strange way before shooting a long chain from a green circle of "magic". The tip looks like a snake head and it suddenly stops in the middle of the air, and it launched Kazuma into the air. And in as he falls, he launches it again, and again, and again. Flying around with his snake-like chain.]
W-What even was my name again...? Ah who the hell cares, it's not like it even matters!
[Kazuma moves in a really strange way before shooting a long chain from a green circle of "magic". The tip looks like a snake head and it suddenly stops in the middle of the air, and it launched Kazuma into the air. And in as he falls, he launches it again, and again, and again. Flying around with his snake-like chain.]
W-What even was my name again...? Ah who the hell cares, it's not like it even matters!
*She excessively shakes his hand*
I'm glad that your enjoying this place Leo!
While a bit on the crazy side the people here are really cool!
*Suddenly the shaking stops as she calms down*
So Leo ...
*She looks directly at his eye while Snake-chan appears disinterested*
Why are your eyes almost as blue as well me?
I'm glad that your enjoying this place Leo!
While a bit on the crazy side the people here are really cool!
*Suddenly the shaking stops as she calms down*
So Leo ...
*She looks directly at his eye while Snake-chan appears disinterested*
Why are your eyes almost as blue as well me?
(She rubs her chin in thought) Hmm I definitely know New York City... But Hellsalem's Lot? (She tilts her head in confusion) I've never heard it called that before Leo-san, your world must be very strange. (She giggles and smiles at him) Then again mine would probably sound strange to you, it's all about perspective right?
(As he feels around the statue Gamma manages to pull a scale up. A section of the statue under the scale instantly begins to move as a control panel is revealed to all. On the control panel are a series of digital command referring to things such as water pressure, temperature, and type of deluge.)
*finishes eating but seeing Kazuma he chocked on his food*
WH*voice crack*AT!? IS that Ouroboros!!!
WH*voice crack*AT!? IS that Ouroboros!!!
*Gamma smiles and closes the panel again*
So, that's what's going to happen eh? Well, I very well shouldn't mess with it, our host wouldn't like it. Looks like I'll just have to wait on them.
*Gamma walks back to the others near the food table, sampling a little of everything*
So, that's what's going to happen eh? Well, I very well shouldn't mess with it, our host wouldn't like it. Looks like I'll just have to wait on them.
*Gamma walks back to the others near the food table, sampling a little of everything*
*Leo is taken aback by Ene's comment.*
Their not...that blue are they?
*He rubs the back of his head while smiling nervously.*
*His attention returns to Homura.*
I guess so, though I doubt anywhere could be more strange than Hellsalems lot to anyone who isn't from there.
Their not...that blue are they?
*He rubs the back of his head while smiling nervously.*
*His attention returns to Homura.*
I guess so, though I doubt anywhere could be more strange than Hellsalems lot to anyone who isn't from there.
Hey Kazuma!
*he waves at him*
Earth to Kazuma!
*he waves at him*
Earth to Kazuma!
*She tilts her head in confusion*
They kind of are.
If anything they might be brighter then me!
*She leans in a bit*
Do you mind if I see them?
*Snake-chan leans forward in anticipation*
They kind of are.
If anything they might be brighter then me!
*She leans in a bit*
Do you mind if I see them?
*Snake-chan leans forward in anticipation*
Uh, I guess that wouldn't be a problem.
*Leo removes the mask unveiling his eyes which are glowing a bright blue.*
Just don't tell anyone too shady about them.
Can't exactly trust everyone, ya know?
*Leo removes the mask unveiling his eyes which are glowing a bright blue.*
Just don't tell anyone too shady about them.
Can't exactly trust everyone, ya know?
*puts on his helmet*
Gamma... I think I figured out how Kazuma became well... Hazuma...
Gamma... I think I figured out how Kazuma became well... Hazuma...
(She smirks at him) Oh you'd be surprised I'm pretty sure... (Her smile falters as she recalls many a Witch's barrier) I'm not from supernatural city Leo-san but well I've definitely seen places that shouldn't exist... (She shivers and turns her head to the ground)
Really I'd much rather not see them, so um please don't ask too many alright?
(She looks up at Leo and forces a smile) But this Hellsalem's Lot sounds interesting do you mind sharing a bit? (She looks at his eyes for a bit before turning away from the light) Wow they're pretty Leo-san, are those some kind of magic or something? I've never seen anyone who has eyes like that.
Really I'd much rather not see them, so um please don't ask too many alright?
(She looks up at Leo and forces a smile) But this Hellsalem's Lot sounds interesting do you mind sharing a bit? (She looks at his eyes for a bit before turning away from the light) Wow they're pretty Leo-san, are those some kind of magic or something? I've never seen anyone who has eyes like that.
[With a loud laugh he pulls himself back to the ground with the snake chain. He then sits down and lets the snake surround him, for nothing else but his own curiosity and amusement.]
What even is this thing...? Why do I feel like I know about it? And why is it so fun!?
What was it, a "Ouroborobaso" or something?
[Kazuma shrugs and keeps laughing.]
Man I love booze.
What even is this thing...? Why do I feel like I know about it? And why is it so fun!?
What was it, a "Ouroborobaso" or something?
[Kazuma shrugs and keeps laughing.]
Man I love booze.
*Gamma sighs and looks at Spectre*
So they have the same weapon, so what? That much is pretty common. Do you have any real reason to think Kazuma and Hazama are the same person? Or is this just a guess.
So they have the same weapon, so what? That much is pretty common. Do you have any real reason to think Kazuma and Hazama are the same person? Or is this just a guess.
*Snake-chan begins to tremble with hidden restraint as he looks at Leo's eyes*
*She shows equal enthusiasm and shakes with excitement*
Woah what can they do Leo!
Hoe special are your eyes!?
*Moving from position to position around Leo her own eyes begin to take on a yellow hue*
*Meanwhile Snake-chan remains stoic and greedily gazes at Leonardo*
No one will ever have to know Leo!
*She puts a finger in front of her mouth as her eyes look fully serpentine with yellow*
It will be our little secret.
*She shows equal enthusiasm and shakes with excitement*
Woah what can they do Leo!
Hoe special are your eyes!?
*Moving from position to position around Leo her own eyes begin to take on a yellow hue*
*Meanwhile Snake-chan remains stoic and greedily gazes at Leonardo*
No one will ever have to know Leo!
*She puts a finger in front of her mouth as her eyes look fully serpentine with yellow*
It will be our little secret.
(She raises her hand to point out she is in fact still here... Before deciding against it and running a finger across her lips in an attempt to signal Leo to keep quiet)
See his behavior when he drank! From a timid and shy to brash and got the mouth of a sailor!
*Gamma sighs and shakes his head*
That's called getting drunk idiot. Happens all the time. Whole point of alcohol anyways. Never been one to drink myself, but I've seen the effects more than enough regardless.
*looking around, he soon notices Homura, and sighs, stepping a bit further from the others as he eats*
That's called getting drunk idiot. Happens all the time. Whole point of alcohol anyways. Never been one to drink myself, but I've seen the effects more than enough regardless.
*looking around, he soon notices Homura, and sighs, stepping a bit further from the others as he eats*
*Leo looks back to Homura.*
For the most part, I guess it's just a normal city like any other.
Although when I first got there it was pretty shocking.
All kinds of beings exist there and not all of them are exactly friendly but I guess that's pretty typical for New York anyway.
I guess it's a bit harder to explain than I thought, I'm not too good at all the science that goes into it.
*Leo notices people staring at his eyes.*
They really just help me see better. I can see things most people can't normally. Other than that, well I'd rather not go into too much detail about that. I guess, it'd be simple to say that I can make illusions?
For the most part, I guess it's just a normal city like any other.
Although when I first got there it was pretty shocking.
All kinds of beings exist there and not all of them are exactly friendly but I guess that's pretty typical for New York anyway.
I guess it's a bit harder to explain than I thought, I'm not too good at all the science that goes into it.
*Leo notices people staring at his eyes.*
They really just help me see better. I can see things most people can't normally. Other than that, well I'd rather not go into too much detail about that. I guess, it'd be simple to say that I can make illusions?
*She places a hand on Leo's shoulder*
*Her yellow eyes continually shift between looking at him and Snake-chan while she smiles*
Your eyes are a gift Leo!
The best gift that could have ever been brought to the birthday snake!
*She suddenly looks at him with a serious expression*
Could you possibly give those eyes to Snake-chan as a gift?
*Her yellow eyes continually shift between looking at him and Snake-chan while she smiles*
Your eyes are a gift Leo!
The best gift that could have ever been brought to the birthday snake!
*She suddenly looks at him with a serious expression*
Could you possibly give those eyes to Snake-chan as a gift?
(She looks at him in wonder as images of man and monster mixing without killing each other on the spot come to mind) And um these beings they don't all just kill people on sight?
(She looks at a slightly cloudy gem on the back of her left hand and shudders) All the supernatural things I've ever seen have just... Well they try to kill people, I-I sort of fight them?
But um I'm not very good, everyone else usually did the real fighting. I'm really not sure I even can fight alone but I don't have any choice. (She shakes a bit in fear)
(She looks at a slightly cloudy gem on the back of her left hand and shudders) All the supernatural things I've ever seen have just... Well they try to kill people, I-I sort of fight them?
But um I'm not very good, everyone else usually did the real fighting. I'm really not sure I even can fight alone but I don't have any choice. (She shakes a bit in fear)
*Leo looks at Ene before closing his eyes.*
Uh, what? I'd prefer if you didn't try to remove my eyes...
*Leo gets up and backs away slightly from Ene.*
*Leo looks back to Homura.*
I'm not much of a fighter myself, to be honest, but I usually have friends to support me.
I kind of wish they were here now.
Uh, what? I'd prefer if you didn't try to remove my eyes...
*Leo gets up and backs away slightly from Ene.*
*Leo looks back to Homura.*
I'm not much of a fighter myself, to be honest, but I usually have friends to support me.
I kind of wish they were here now.
[He shoot Ouroboros towards the liquor container. Grabbing onto it with the Snake end of the chain.]
Get over here!
[Kazuma doesn't have much time to react, and he realized it is heading directly towards his face. With a quick movement of his hand, he redirects it and instead heads towards Leonardo's direction. He then turns to Leo with his permanent smile and chuckles some more.]
I'm sorry, I didn't see you there Fedora Kid!
Get over here!
[Kazuma doesn't have much time to react, and he realized it is heading directly towards his face. With a quick movement of his hand, he redirects it and instead heads towards Leonardo's direction. He then turns to Leo with his permanent smile and chuckles some more.]
I'm sorry, I didn't see you there Fedora Kid!
(She looks at the girl and snake in horror as a mechanical shield with an hourglass appears on her right hand) I-I really don't know what you mean by that...
But if you're going to just take someone's eyes then I can't let that happen! (She looks at them and breathes in) But um you don't mean you'd take his eyes by force right?
(She looks at Leo with an unsteady smile)
Don't worry Leo-san I'm sure I can get us out of here if it comes to that!
But if you're going to just take someone's eyes then I can't let that happen! (She looks at them and breathes in) But um you don't mean you'd take his eyes by force right?
(She looks at Leo with an unsteady smile)
Don't worry Leo-san I'm sure I can get us out of here if it comes to that!
*Leo quickly moves out of the way of the bottle as if he knew it was coming before it did.*
You should be more careful...
That almost hit me...
*Leo rubs the back of his head again.*
You should be more careful...
That almost hit me...
*Leo rubs the back of his head again.*
*Gamma looks up upon hearing the commotion, and looks at the group. Noticing Homura's shield, he walks up to the others*
Alright, I see someone's trigger-happy. Lets all just calm down, shall we? I'd really rather not have to do something... Drastic. If you catch my drift?
Alright, I see someone's trigger-happy. Lets all just calm down, shall we? I'd really rather not have to do something... Drastic. If you catch my drift?
So I missed, huh? Shoot.
[Kazuma shoots Ouroboros at Leonardo's Fedora this time, taking it from him. He looks at it for a moment and then puts it on.]
You're right, I should be more careful in the future, "more to the right" it is.
[Kazuma stands up and, with a hand placed on the fedora and another inside his pocket. He smiles at him.]
So, how do I look New York kid? I have to admit that shedding my skin from time to time feels great. Wouldn't you agree Blue-eyes?
[Kazuma shoots Ouroboros at Leonardo's Fedora this time, taking it from him. He looks at it for a moment and then puts it on.]
You're right, I should be more careful in the future, "more to the right" it is.
[Kazuma stands up and, with a hand placed on the fedora and another inside his pocket. He smiles at him.]
So, how do I look New York kid? I have to admit that shedding my skin from time to time feels great. Wouldn't you agree Blue-eyes?
*She breaks down laughing as Snake-chan glares at the group from a table*
I was only kidding you two!
I would never even dare to take the eyes of a new friend!
*She forces a grin *
*As her now yellow eyes focus on the ground*
Don't worry Leo your safe with me!
I was only kidding you two!
I would never even dare to take the eyes of a new friend!
*She forces a grin *
*As her now yellow eyes focus on the ground*
Don't worry Leo your safe with me!
*Leo gives a sigh of relief before smiling once again at Ene just as his hat gets stolen by Kazuma.*
Huh...
*Leo stares at Kazuma in awe.*
His aura changed...I've never seen that before.
Huh...
*Leo stares at Kazuma in awe.*
His aura changed...I've never seen that before.
(She looks at him and stares in confusion) I'm not the one talking about ripping people's eyes out idiot! I can't even hurt people with this stupid thing it's utterly worthless as a weapon! (She sighs)
Why would you even think I'm going to attack I loathe violence... (Her voice is laced with venom for a moment) If you must know Kyubey my "grand plan" Is to run away if she tries anything. (Her tone returns to normal)
Now if you're done acting like I'm some vicious killer just because I'm ready to defend people, Gamma-san mind explaining why you thought this was a weapon?
(She looks at Ene and sighs in relief as her shield vanishes) Oh that's good to hear... I was really scared for a minute there. (She laughs and rubs the back of her head) I'm glad you're just messing with us, huh I don't seem to have gotten your name.
(She gasps in surprise) Oh I haven't even introduce myself! Homura Akemi it's nice to meet you Leo-san and um whatever your name is.
Why would you even think I'm going to attack I loathe violence... (Her voice is laced with venom for a moment) If you must know Kyubey my "grand plan" Is to run away if she tries anything. (Her tone returns to normal)
Now if you're done acting like I'm some vicious killer just because I'm ready to defend people, Gamma-san mind explaining why you thought this was a weapon?
(She looks at Ene and sighs in relief as her shield vanishes) Oh that's good to hear... I was really scared for a minute there. (She laughs and rubs the back of her head) I'm glad you're just messing with us, huh I don't seem to have gotten your name.
(She gasps in surprise) Oh I haven't even introduce myself! Homura Akemi it's nice to meet you Leo-san and um whatever your name is.
What are you mumbling now, Leo? What's this about an "Aura" change?
[He walks towards him with complete casualty, both hands inside his pockets. Although his eyes are still closed, it feels like he's staring deep into everyone.]
You did see things about my past after all, maybe I was someone else? Is that it?
Why don't you tell me already? I'm dying of curiosity here.
[He walks towards him with complete casualty, both hands inside his pockets. Although his eyes are still closed, it feels like he's staring deep into everyone.]
You did see things about my past after all, maybe I was someone else? Is that it?
Why don't you tell me already? I'm dying of curiosity here.
*Gamma sighs and shakes his head*
Ignoring magic, shields are actually fairly easy to use as a blunt weapon. All you have to do is hit things with them. Its not hard.
All I saw was you taking that thing out during a conversation with our host.
*Gamma shrugs and glances around*
I don't really care the reasons, just trying to keep it calm around here. I'm used to places exploding around me, and in spite of me. Nice to see I've made an impact on some people though.
Ignoring magic, shields are actually fairly easy to use as a blunt weapon. All you have to do is hit things with them. Its not hard.
All I saw was you taking that thing out during a conversation with our host.
*Gamma shrugs and glances around*
I don't really care the reasons, just trying to keep it calm around here. I'm used to places exploding around me, and in spite of me. Nice to see I've made an impact on some people though.
(She looks at him in horror) I-i've never really thought about that but it's still tiny. (She summons it again for a moment showing Gamma the small disk that sits comfortably on her wrist) I don't even know if this thing can stand up to attacks it's certainly not heavy enough to do damage... No my power isn't made for damage. (It vanishes again)
*Leo smiles at Homura.*
Nice to meet you then Homura.
*Leo draws his attention Kazuma who's walking towards him.*
I'm not even sure what I saw, seeing something doesn't mean I can understand it, but you're definitely acting strange right now.
It's almost like...you've become a different person.
The strangest part is that I can't even see anyone else there.
If it was possession I'd be able to tell that the old person is still there.
But this is something diffrent.
Nice to meet you then Homura.
*Leo draws his attention Kazuma who's walking towards him.*
I'm not even sure what I saw, seeing something doesn't mean I can understand it, but you're definitely acting strange right now.
It's almost like...you've become a different person.
The strangest part is that I can't even see anyone else there.
If it was possession I'd be able to tell that the old person is still there.
But this is something diffrent.
*Gamma raises an eyebrow and continues looking at Homura, his voice giving away nothing*
You definitely don't seem like a fighter, I'll give you that. But the moment you thought something might happen you brought out the shield. That suggets it some method of self-defense. You're not sure if it can be used defensively, so there's probably more to it.
*Gamma chuckles and shakes his head*
Still, after what happened earlier today, you can't blame me for being a little wary, can you?
You definitely don't seem like a fighter, I'll give you that. But the moment you thought something might happen you brought out the shield. That suggets it some method of self-defense. You're not sure if it can be used defensively, so there's probably more to it.
*Gamma chuckles and shakes his head*
Still, after what happened earlier today, you can't blame me for being a little wary, can you?
[Kazuma's eyes open up just a bit. His golden pair or orbs now have a vicious feel to them. Almost like a snake ready to bite his prey.]
This always happen whenever I drink, I wonder...this is all really curious, I even realized that this...thing existed.
[Ouroboros, the serpentine chain surround him, and then gets closer to Leo, as if...examining him.]
I don't really know it's name, beyond what Soldier guy here said.
Now, why don't you spy with your little eye some of my memories and tell me what the hell is going on here.
This always happen whenever I drink, I wonder...this is all really curious, I even realized that this...thing existed.
[Ouroboros, the serpentine chain surround him, and then gets closer to Leo, as if...examining him.]
I don't really know it's name, beyond what Soldier guy here said.
Now, why don't you spy with your little eye some of my memories and tell me what the hell is going on here.
(She sighs and looks at him wary before deciding to explain it) I'm sure that other one could tell you so why not? If you must know my shield possess the power to halt the flow of time, those I'm in contact with are unaffected however thus I planned to run away with Leo-san...
(She tilts her head at him confused)
And I don't really see why you'd be wary... If you're talking about my gun I barely even know how to aim it honestly. Mami can shoot, me? (She shakes her head and laughs bitterly) Nope I can just stop time and run that's it Gamma-san my greatest and only real defense.
(She tilts her head at him confused)
And I don't really see why you'd be wary... If you're talking about my gun I barely even know how to aim it honestly. Mami can shoot, me? (She shakes her head and laughs bitterly) Nope I can just stop time and run that's it Gamma-san my greatest and only real defense.
*Leo gulps as Kazuma approaches.*
If you really want I could have you view the memories, too.
It seems you;d be able to make more sense out of them than me.
If you really want I could have you view the memories, too.
It seems you;d be able to make more sense out of them than me.
*Gamma grins, and looks around the room*
So its the shield eh? Well, my associate and I aren't as close as you might think. She hasn't explained anything to me, doesn't seem interested in it.
*He sighs and looks back to Homura*
I've learned not to underestimate anyone here.
Especially if they look like little girls. Somehow that seems to be more reason to be careful.
So its the shield eh? Well, my associate and I aren't as close as you might think. She hasn't explained anything to me, doesn't seem interested in it.
*He sighs and looks back to Homura*
I've learned not to underestimate anyone here.
Especially if they look like little girls. Somehow that seems to be more reason to be careful.
[The chains themselves now surround Leo without touching him, hissing.]
Do I even know if I can trust you with this? It'll leave vulnerable and...
[Suddenly the chains disappear, and he vicious eyes Kazuma had a moment ago were gone, instead, replaced with the innocence they usually have.]
And...I-I'm tired...why do I feel like...a truck just hit me...?
[He wasn't drunk anymore, but the change was sudden, not possible for a normal human body.]
H-H-Hey Mister Blue Eyes, a-are you s-sick...? Your face l-looks weird...
Do I even know if I can trust you with this? It'll leave vulnerable and...
[Suddenly the chains disappear, and he vicious eyes Kazuma had a moment ago were gone, instead, replaced with the innocence they usually have.]
And...I-I'm tired...why do I feel like...a truck just hit me...?
[He wasn't drunk anymore, but the change was sudden, not possible for a normal human body.]
H-H-Hey Mister Blue Eyes, a-are you s-sick...? Your face l-looks weird...
*She stands up and shakes her head after spending minutes stuck in thought*
*Her head still feels out of it even with her eyes back to normal and she groans*
Guys I think it is time for me and Snake-chan to take a nap.
You guys can continue to have fun the two of us are just tired.
*She barely manages to suppress a yawn as Snake-chan drops over her shoulder*
Thanks once again for showing up.
Good night everyone!
*She exits through the door while clutching her sore head*
*Her head still feels out of it even with her eyes back to normal and she groans*
Guys I think it is time for me and Snake-chan to take a nap.
You guys can continue to have fun the two of us are just tired.
*She barely manages to suppress a yawn as Snake-chan drops over her shoulder*
Thanks once again for showing up.
Good night everyone!
*She exits through the door while clutching her sore head*
*Leo's smile returns as he looks at Kazuma.*
I-I'm fine...I'm tired too, so I think I'll be leaving for now...
*Leo walks out the door and begins to make his way home?*
I-I'm fine...I'm tired too, so I think I'll be leaving for now...
*Leo walks out the door and begins to make his way home?*
I-I should too...Mister Gamma and Miss Twin Tails are having fun...
[Kazuma walks towards the door heading home in the middle of the forest at night.]
[Kazuma walks towards the door heading home in the middle of the forest at night.]
(She looks at him in concern) Um are most young girls here that dangerous Gamma-san? Well anyways I'm not I just have that one gun I can't use very well and a golf club...
(She sighs and looks around) Honestly I have to get better, much better. (she pauses for a moment before speaking as she shudders) If I stop fighting Witches I'm worse than dead.
(She sighs and looks around) Honestly I have to get better, much better. (she pauses for a moment before speaking as she shudders) If I stop fighting Witches I'm worse than dead.
*Gamma gestures for Homura to follow him as he returns to the snake statue and opens up the panel to investigate*
Well, you see, I might have a bit of a skewed sample size, but my.... Associate, we had that conversation with earlier is about standard it seems. She's actually quite terrifying in a fight.... One reason I was so concerned about you in particular
Well, you see, I might have a bit of a skewed sample size, but my.... Associate, we had that conversation with earlier is about standard it seems. She's actually quite terrifying in a fight.... One reason I was so concerned about you in particular
(She blanches as soon as Gamma mentions her older self) Yes um what exactly is she? I've seen a Witch that could wipe out a whole city before but... (Her tone lowers to a barely audible whisper) Whatever she is makes Walpurgisnacht pale in comparison, that grief from her... It almost knocked me down, honestly I don't know how she's alive let alone remotely sane.
(Gamma sees the same settings upon investigation but now the statue appears to be non active. )
*Gamma sighs and looks over to Homura after closing the panel*
I'm afraid I know almost nothing about her. Need to know basis and all, and right now, seems like I don't need to know much of anything.
*Gamma then raises an eyebrow and smiles*
However, You mentioned you could feel grief from her, yes? Does that mean you are able to sense negative emotions? If so well..... I wonder what you think.
I'm afraid I know almost nothing about her. Need to know basis and all, and right now, seems like I don't need to know much of anything.
*Gamma then raises an eyebrow and smiles*
However, You mentioned you could feel grief from her, yes? Does that mean you are able to sense negative emotions? If so well..... I wonder what you think.
(She shakes her head) More like... That's what we the energy Witches give off, the more there is the stronger they are. But we can't sense real emotions or anything, It's like this... I think. (She gulps clearly putting off speaking.)
If Walpurgisnacht is enough grief for hmm a few dozen Witches then her? She's hundreds of them at least maybe even as strong as thousands.
That's what I really mean by grief... (She frowns) Though given what a Witch is yes there's no doubt terrible emotion behind her as well...
If Walpurgisnacht is enough grief for hmm a few dozen Witches then her? She's hundreds of them at least maybe even as strong as thousands.
That's what I really mean by grief... (She frowns) Though given what a Witch is yes there's no doubt terrible emotion behind her as well...
*Gamma shakes his head and sighs*
Great, it was just some more magical crap. Nothing useful. Yeah, she's strong, terrifyingly so. Glad I'm not fighting her that much is certain.
*Gamma looks around the mostly empty room*
Well, I think I've bothered you enough miss. Have any questions for me, though I may not be able to answer, for some reason or another, I can at least try answering to the best of my ability.
Great, it was just some more magical crap. Nothing useful. Yeah, she's strong, terrifyingly so. Glad I'm not fighting her that much is certain.
*Gamma looks around the mostly empty room*
Well, I think I've bothered you enough miss. Have any questions for me, though I may not be able to answer, for some reason or another, I can at least try answering to the best of my ability.
(She looks at him and giggles) Hmm nothing useful? Nope I've got nothing for that sadly. Though if you're answering questions then I'll ask, thanks.
Where exactly does one find weaponry here and um how would you... Wait what work could I even do. I mean I definitely need money, but I have no clue how to get any...
Where exactly does one find weaponry here and um how would you... Wait what work could I even do. I mean I definitely need money, but I have no clue how to get any...
*Gamma breathes a sigh of relief*
Cool, normal stuff I can handle.
For weapons, I know someone named Emerson who runs a weapon shop. Its not open that consistently, but he's got all sorts of cool gadgets.
As for jobs, there're many things you could do. I've worked at two different restaurants, a manga store, a grocery store, and most recently a mall. There're quite a few job opportunities around if you're interested. And that's the main way to get money.
*Gamma shrugs again*
Well, there're a few more ways, but small stuff like that is probably best.
Cool, normal stuff I can handle.
For weapons, I know someone named Emerson who runs a weapon shop. Its not open that consistently, but he's got all sorts of cool gadgets.
As for jobs, there're many things you could do. I've worked at two different restaurants, a manga store, a grocery store, and most recently a mall. There're quite a few job opportunities around if you're interested. And that's the main way to get money.
*Gamma shrugs again*
Well, there're a few more ways, but small stuff like that is probably best.
(She raises her hand up) Um Gamma-san you do know I'm 14 right? Nobody hires people as young as me... No normal places that wouldn't work out. (She mutters under her breath and looks around nervously) I could always just be like Kyoko and steal.
*Gamma blinks for a few moments and sighs*
Yeah, I guess that is a bit of a problem isn't it? Even part-time most places won't let you work that young.... Child labor and all. Some people like Em might be willing to let you help out, but that's inconsistent at best.....
*He shrugs and starts walking towards the door*
Well, I guess that sucks for you. I'm sure you'll figure out something, I don't have anything more on the money front.
Though, some people are so careless they don't ask for payment, maybe you can find some of those and frequent 'em. Their fault being so careless.
Yeah, I guess that is a bit of a problem isn't it? Even part-time most places won't let you work that young.... Child labor and all. Some people like Em might be willing to let you help out, but that's inconsistent at best.....
*He shrugs and starts walking towards the door*
Well, I guess that sucks for you. I'm sure you'll figure out something, I don't have anything more on the money front.
Though, some people are so careless they don't ask for payment, maybe you can find some of those and frequent 'em. Their fault being so careless.
(She ponders Leblanc) Like that cafe right? And no I'm not asking you for help or anything just what you know... I'm not one who likes taking help with money at all let alone from someone I don't know.
(She glances at some of the pricey decorations before sighing and starting to walk away) And thanks for the information Gamma-san but I should get going now, see you later!
(She darts off in a blur leaving the building behind with inhuman speed)
(She glances at some of the pricey decorations before sighing and starting to walk away) And thanks for the information Gamma-san but I should get going now, see you later!
(She darts off in a blur leaving the building behind with inhuman speed)
*Gamma sighs and takes one last look at the abandoned building*
Unfortunate, I hardly even got to talk to the snake, no trust, never even an explanation on their stupid eyes.
Kazuma, that idiot.... Ruined everything for me. No matter.... Plan A's still go I assume.... But the backup plan's not looking so stable. I'll have to work on that.
Unfortunate, I hardly even got to talk to the snake, no trust, never even an explanation on their stupid eyes.
Kazuma, that idiot.... Ruined everything for me. No matter.... Plan A's still go I assume.... But the backup plan's not looking so stable. I'll have to work on that.