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[ Alright, so Maruki wasn't in top form when he first met Kazuya. It was the middle of a workday, during a very difficult period of time for him personally (THINGS HAVE JUST GOTTEN WORSE SINCE BUT WHATEVER) and he wasn't particularly in the mood to be helpful with a new arrival. But he can pull it together and be a responsible, kindly adult now. ]
Hi, Kazuya. This is Dr. Maruki. We met in the café, do you remember?
I wanted to check to make sure you've been able to settle in alright. And make sure you didn't pick any stupid fights.
Hi, Kazuya. This is Dr. Maruki. We met in the café, do you remember?
I wanted to check to make sure you've been able to settle in alright. And make sure you didn't pick any stupid fights.
KAZUYA
[ A pause. ]
DOn'T LIE TO ME I SEE YOU REPLYING ON THE NETWORK RIGHT NOW IT SHOULDNT TAKE YOU A MONTH TO MESSAGE ME BACK???
[ A pause. ]
DOn'T LIE TO ME I SEE YOU REPLYING ON THE NETWORK RIGHT NOW IT SHOULDNT TAKE YOU A MONTH TO MESSAGE ME BACK???
( After everything is said and done, and Basil is back in the rightful timeline, he's taking the time to practice his magic. It feels like so many people have been trying to protect him that he doesn't exactly want to be a burden anymore.
Or, that's how he perceives it anyways.
However, on his way to the beach, he can't help but stop in his steps. It feels like someone's watching him... He tenses up, looking around as his fingers intertwine in front of him together. )
I... Is someone there...?
Or, that's how he perceives it anyways.
However, on his way to the beach, he can't help but stop in his steps. It feels like someone's watching him... He tenses up, looking around as his fingers intertwine in front of him together. )
I... Is someone there...?
[Turns out, everyone was right. Weird things do tend to happen here, and for the most part, they're actually still not weirder than anything he encountered back home.
Also. It's kind of fun, wandering around as a cat. He gets to people watch as often as he wants, and no one suspects a single thing from a cat watching people. And it's a lot easier to sneak into places too. And while certain friends of his might chastise him for stealing from shops... Well. They aren't here.
And he is. And he's spotted someone he knows, and has decided to follow suit, and honestly? He doesn't actually get spotted for a good while. Either because he's better at stealth than he thinks he is, or Basil isn't particularly observant. The jig is up as he's called out to though, and Kazuya more or less saunters forward, watching Basil with mismatched red and blue eyes and-
Meows. One of the long, drawn out "Mi-yaaaaaaah" sounding ones, the moment he reaches his legs.]
Also. It's kind of fun, wandering around as a cat. He gets to people watch as often as he wants, and no one suspects a single thing from a cat watching people. And it's a lot easier to sneak into places too. And while certain friends of his might chastise him for stealing from shops... Well. They aren't here.
And he is. And he's spotted someone he knows, and has decided to follow suit, and honestly? He doesn't actually get spotted for a good while. Either because he's better at stealth than he thinks he is, or Basil isn't particularly observant. The jig is up as he's called out to though, and Kazuya more or less saunters forward, watching Basil with mismatched red and blue eyes and-
Meows. One of the long, drawn out "Mi-yaaaaaaah" sounding ones, the moment he reaches his legs.]
👻🕸️ Cursed Text Warning 🕸️👻
Once upon a midnight dream, while you opened your oracle so weary... This message came to be! 😱 And now, you’ve been CURSED!! It's real curse magic! 😈💀
If you don’t send this to 10 people within the next 6 minutes, you’ll wake up to these horrors:
1. Your phone screen will mysteriously crack... 📱💔
2. A pixie will rearrange your furniture in the middle of the night 🛋️🧚 (and you’ll fall on your face)
3. The shard magic you collected will go to 0... and you'll have to start all over again 💎😱
4. You’ll lose your abilities you regained one by one 🔮😳
5. Vaeros will come into your nightmares and force you to date him... 😘💋
6. But if you do send it... nothing creepy will happen 👀 …maybe… 🕷️
Good luck 😏💀
Once upon a midnight dream, while you opened your oracle so weary... This message came to be! 😱 And now, you’ve been CURSED!! It's real curse magic! 😈💀
If you don’t send this to 10 people within the next 6 minutes, you’ll wake up to these horrors:
1. Your phone screen will mysteriously crack... 📱💔
2. A pixie will rearrange your furniture in the middle of the night 🛋️🧚 (and you’ll fall on your face)
3. The shard magic you collected will go to 0... and you'll have to start all over again 💎😱
4. You’ll lose your abilities you regained one by one 🔮😳
5. Vaeros will come into your nightmares and force you to date him... 😘💋
6. But if you do send it... nothing creepy will happen 👀 …maybe… 🕷️
Good luck 😏💀
What exactly do you mean by "demons?" Like the monsters that inhabit Avernus, the first layer of the Nine Hells of Baator? If so, take heed. Such beasts cannot be easily tamed by mortal hands.
I assume they're probably similar to that, but you don't have to worry. I'm their King, and they're bound to obey me whether they like it or not.
And demons are pretty easily subdued if you have a contract with them. Not that anyone will need one, since I'm the one controlling them.
And demons are pretty easily subdued if you have a contract with them. Not that anyone will need one, since I'm the one controlling them.
Are you also participating in unethical business practices now?!?!
You're kicking me out, then?
I suppose that makes sense after our fight.
I suppose that makes sense after our fight.
I'm coming over.
[And about ten minutes later he's there, knocking on the door.]
Kazuya.
[And about ten minutes later he's there, knocking on the door.]
Kazuya.
[A campfire. Four people surrounding it with a mindless, easygoing energy. As if they're about to roast smores or enjoy a nice camping venture. Himself and another on the outskirts, unable to move, only able to watch.
It's Kazuya. Of course it is. Akechi doesn't have time to ask about the whereabouts of his goddamn knife because -
Both their outfits change. Loki and Robin Hood gone with new skills carved into his soul in their place. A gaudy neon outfit and -
A loud piercing stops their discussion about 'perks' and the world melts from forest to western movie scene. A spiked bat in Akechi's hand. A sixth sense for something else in lockers.]
Are you familiar with what's happening? I have to say - I'm not used to this.
[It's not unlike wandering into a palace!1!!!!!!!11!!! He doesn't Like That.]
It's Kazuya. Of course it is. Akechi doesn't have time to ask about the whereabouts of his goddamn knife because -
Both their outfits change. Loki and Robin Hood gone with new skills carved into his soul in their place. A gaudy neon outfit and -
A loud piercing stops their discussion about 'perks' and the world melts from forest to western movie scene. A spiked bat in Akechi's hand. A sixth sense for something else in lockers.]
Are you familiar with what's happening? I have to say - I'm not used to this.
[It's not unlike wandering into a palace!1!!!!!!!11!!! He doesn't Like That.]
[Watching others from a distance suddenly is new. Quite new. The fact that he can't move, can't go or interact with them is...? Something is holding him back, preventing him from even calling out and speaking.
And then suddenly, they're in... an old western? He feels out of place. He looks out of place, suddenly in an old medieval getup with a fucking cravat, of all things.
He tugs at it in confusion as he's spoken to by-
Akechi. In the worlds most gaudy outfit.
Holy shit.
He has to stare for a moment. And he's pretty sure Akechi will end up staring at him too, considering that he's not the only one in the world's most gaudy or cliche outfit.]
I... can't say I am? Or that this is something I'd ever wear. Though I guess it fits with the Halloween theme?
[The feeling in his chest tightens. Something in his mind, cut off from the Bel's is telling him to sacrifice. Not kill, but definitely terrorize. Maim. But not kill.
How weird. He looks up at the sky. It's dawn. Or dusk? Either way, it's dim light, and when he looks back down, there's a bunch of meat hooks scattered around. That same voice telling him to sacrifice also tells him to use those.
On Akechi? No. He doesn't get the sensation that Akechi needs to go up on one of those. Someone else, then. Another look around reveals the sensation of something being blocked, more notably, in the distance, there's spider claws grabbing what looks to be some kind of engine. A little hard to make out from here.]
I think it's part of the carnival.
And then suddenly, they're in... an old western? He feels out of place. He looks out of place, suddenly in an old medieval getup with a fucking cravat, of all things.
He tugs at it in confusion as he's spoken to by-
Akechi. In the worlds most gaudy outfit.
Holy shit.
He has to stare for a moment. And he's pretty sure Akechi will end up staring at him too, considering that he's not the only one in the world's most gaudy or cliche outfit.]
I... can't say I am? Or that this is something I'd ever wear. Though I guess it fits with the Halloween theme?
[The feeling in his chest tightens. Something in his mind, cut off from the Bel's is telling him to sacrifice. Not kill, but definitely terrorize. Maim. But not kill.
How weird. He looks up at the sky. It's dawn. Or dusk? Either way, it's dim light, and when he looks back down, there's a bunch of meat hooks scattered around. That same voice telling him to sacrifice also tells him to use those.
On Akechi? No. He doesn't get the sensation that Akechi needs to go up on one of those. Someone else, then. Another look around reveals the sensation of something being blocked, more notably, in the distance, there's spider claws grabbing what looks to be some kind of engine. A little hard to make out from here.]
I think it's part of the carnival.
( It's been a little while since Basil's moved into Kazuya's cottage. He's settled in, his things are unpacked, and he's moved the garden from his own home to his new one. It's taken a bit to get used to the demons, but all things considering, Basil's felt comfortable there. Kazuya's always been good company, and Basil trusts that he'd never do anything to put himself in danger -- demons or no.
... Besides, the dog was-- kind of cute.
But, if there was something that Basil was used to at this point was nightmares. It wasn't uncommon for him to have difficulties sleeping at night, whether it be due to linger memories or guilt that he carried with him from his childhood. Back when Kel was still in Somnius, the both of them started to share a bed in order to help Basil sleep, and now that he was gone, Basil found himself waking up and unable to fall asleep.
For the first couple of nights, he had hesitated to approach Kazuya, but it's gotten to the point where he feels exhausted. He doesn't want to be a bother, but maybe... maybe it would be alright... If there's someone who he feels comfortable with asking, it's Kazuya.
Quietly, he knocks on the door, Marigold sitting behind him and an impatient wave of her tail. )
Kazuya...?
... Besides, the dog was-- kind of cute.
But, if there was something that Basil was used to at this point was nightmares. It wasn't uncommon for him to have difficulties sleeping at night, whether it be due to linger memories or guilt that he carried with him from his childhood. Back when Kel was still in Somnius, the both of them started to share a bed in order to help Basil sleep, and now that he was gone, Basil found himself waking up and unable to fall asleep.
For the first couple of nights, he had hesitated to approach Kazuya, but it's gotten to the point where he feels exhausted. He doesn't want to be a bother, but maybe... maybe it would be alright... If there's someone who he feels comfortable with asking, it's Kazuya.
Quietly, he knocks on the door, Marigold sitting behind him and an impatient wave of her tail. )
Kazuya...?
[He can hear the tapping of soft footsteps on the floor coming towards his door far before he hears that gentle knock. There's only one person it could possibly be, and so he sits up in his bed, giving a small stretch.]
I'm awake. You can come in, it's alright.
[He wonders, briefly, if this is about that scent he's been carrying around with him lately. Fear, anxiety. Trepidation. He hasn't said anything, because it really hasn't been his place to. Now, however...]
I'm awake. You can come in, it's alright.
[He wonders, briefly, if this is about that scent he's been carrying around with him lately. Fear, anxiety. Trepidation. He hasn't said anything, because it really hasn't been his place to. Now, however...]
[It takes a few days, both before Akira gets a phone and before he wanders in the direction of the bulletin board, but when he finally does...
It's full of notes, but one catches his eye. Several others are partially obscuring the view of it, probably because they were pinned up a lot more recently, but there's one very specific thing about this one that stands out.
Amongst the shadows, there is still the eternal power of glitter.
If someone were close enough they might hear a hard to place murmur of, "Why the hell is there glitter in this place," but hopefully. Hopefully what's spoken is between the boy and the board.
He has a more important text to send, after all.]
Hi, this is a message regarding your bulletin board message. Are the demons involved in the good time?
[He doubts that it's someone he knows going by an alias, but he can't just leave things alone if someone wrote "demons" on there, you know? This is obviously the best way to go about finding out.]
It's full of notes, but one catches his eye. Several others are partially obscuring the view of it, probably because they were pinned up a lot more recently, but there's one very specific thing about this one that stands out.
Amongst the shadows, there is still the eternal power of glitter.
If someone were close enough they might hear a hard to place murmur of, "Why the hell is there glitter in this place," but hopefully. Hopefully what's spoken is between the boy and the board.
He has a more important text to send, after all.]
Hi, this is a message regarding your bulletin board message. Are the demons involved in the good time?
[He doubts that it's someone he knows going by an alias, but he can't just leave things alone if someone wrote "demons" on there, you know? This is obviously the best way to go about finding out.]
[ He is not expecting to get a text about his bulletin board message so many days later. And yet, here it is, sitting in his inbox unread.
It's a little funny, the message, but not unexpected considering how he phrased it. ]
They could be, depends on what kind of a good time you're looking for.
[ Hopefully ge doesn't mean the "good time" in a salacious manner... ]
It's a little funny, the message, but not unexpected considering how he phrased it. ]
They could be, depends on what kind of a good time you're looking for.
[ Hopefully ge doesn't mean the "good time" in a salacious manner... ]
I've managed to get my COMP back, but it won't connect to the network. Very inconsiderate of them.
( The cold came so suddenly.
It wasn't anything new. Back in the town when Basil was originally from, the winters would bring snow. However, everything happened so quickly that there was no time to prepare for the chill that's taken over.
Even so, he's trying to stay warm, curling up in blankets and sweats as Marigold sleeps in his lap. He hasn't been home too often lately, if only because his focus has been on keeping his plants alive with the sudden change in temperature. However, now that he is home, he's looking over one of the books he's found in the library.
Even in his attempts, he finds himself shivering lightly, the chill making it difficult for him to focus. )
It wasn't anything new. Back in the town when Basil was originally from, the winters would bring snow. However, everything happened so quickly that there was no time to prepare for the chill that's taken over.
Even so, he's trying to stay warm, curling up in blankets and sweats as Marigold sleeps in his lap. He hasn't been home too often lately, if only because his focus has been on keeping his plants alive with the sudden change in temperature. However, now that he is home, he's looking over one of the books he's found in the library.
Even in his attempts, he finds himself shivering lightly, the chill making it difficult for him to focus. )
[ It's not hard to miss how absent the other has been from the house. Where Kazuya opts to laze around instead of wandering, Basil keeps particularly busy. Not that it comes as a surprise, since he had plants to tend to and the cold puts both them and his shop at risk.
He wonders if maybe he could employ a Flaemis to help Basil out in keeping his plants alive, or if maybe that might be over-stepping. It's Basil's shop, after all, and it's something he cares about.
It kind of brings to mind an errant thought Atsuro once had: control the demons for the benefit of humanity.
Maybe. It's far more feasible now than it ever was before, though he wouldn't go as far as trusting the government with them.
Either way, the cold is fairly bad, and he can tell as much, even if the lack of layers he's wearing might convince someone otherwise. And it's like that where he happens to catch Basil at home this time, despite his his current tendency to prioritize his plants rather than himself. And the shivering is pretty noticeable too.
Is it really that cold out now? He knows he saw snow, at some point. ]
Mind if I sit with you?
He wonders if maybe he could employ a Flaemis to help Basil out in keeping his plants alive, or if maybe that might be over-stepping. It's Basil's shop, after all, and it's something he cares about.
It kind of brings to mind an errant thought Atsuro once had: control the demons for the benefit of humanity.
Maybe. It's far more feasible now than it ever was before, though he wouldn't go as far as trusting the government with them.
Either way, the cold is fairly bad, and he can tell as much, even if the lack of layers he's wearing might convince someone otherwise. And it's like that where he happens to catch Basil at home this time, despite his his current tendency to prioritize his plants rather than himself. And the shivering is pretty noticeable too.
Is it really that cold out now? He knows he saw snow, at some point. ]
Mind if I sit with you?
[If one more piece of goddamn mistletoe floats over his head -
He won't do a damn thing, actually. Overwhelming elation tempering an otherwise constant state of agitation - he's running on pretty solid 'neutral vibes' right now.
It doesn't stop him from being annoyed. From keeping his back to the edge of the bubble and laying down ground rules the second it covers them in an iridescent sheen.]
We're going to hug. That's all. Are we clear?
He won't do a damn thing, actually. Overwhelming elation tempering an otherwise constant state of agitation - he's running on pretty solid 'neutral vibes' right now.
It doesn't stop him from being annoyed. From keeping his back to the edge of the bubble and laying down ground rules the second it covers them in an iridescent sheen.]
We're going to hug. That's all. Are we clear?
[It's less startling now than it was before, to be trapped beneath a sprig of mistletoe. That doesn't mean he enjoys it anymore, though, and he gives a wary eye towards the innocently floating sprig before turning his attention to the other as he speaks, and there's-
Mild surprise that morphs onto his face at his words.]
... A hug works?
[He hasn't been able to get free with just that anytime else...]
Mild surprise that morphs onto his face at his words.]
... A hug works?
[He hasn't been able to get free with just that anytime else...]
If Akechi Goro tries to taunt you over a snowball fight just ignore him.
( Basil leaves a neatly wrapped box for Kazuya to open on Christmas morning, albeit small for Kazuya. Inside is a gift for both Kazuya himself and another person to share.
He's sure that they'll spend some time together to properly exchange presents later on that day. ♥ )
He's sure that they'll spend some time together to properly exchange presents later on that day. ♥ )
[Kazuya will find a box on his and Basil's doorstep the night before Christmas.]
[Inside are snacks labeled 'for Kazuya'. There's no other note with it, but there doesn't need to be.]
[Inside are snacks labeled 'for Kazuya'. There's no other note with it, but there doesn't need to be.]
[ On Christmas morning, Kazuya will wake up to a small package on his doorstep with a handmade ceramic dish WITH KITTIES, specially made at the pottery place before the natives shuttered their businesses to dreamers. There's also a note: ]
Merry Christmas, Kazuya! I'm so grateful to have met you in this reality.
Merry Christmas, Kazuya! I'm so grateful to have met you in this reality.
[ A box is left outside Kazuya's Home, with the following items!
Letter/Card: Hi Loser! Merry Christmas! Enjoy it, heh. - BB ]
Obtained
x1 Small toy that follows Kazuya around and does absolutely nothing. It looks like this in shape but looks like this in style. If you try to touch it, it is prone to smacking you. It seems to act strong and Independent. It really likes Kazuya...
x1 Box of Chocolates
x1 A metal insulated cup to keep cold or hot beverages inside. It has an image of a cute stylized Mug Logo on it with a bunch of cute little misc tentacle demon pillars all around it with text on the that says: #1 Demon Lord. This is very basic looking and was clearly made here in Somnius.
Letter/Card: Hi Loser! Merry Christmas! Enjoy it, heh. - BB ]
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