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Then - Then what if the Storm isn't even real?! What about that?!
[ He mostly says this out of lacking a solid point in his argument and having to come up with something to say, but might later consider that this is actually a possibility... How can they know for sure, after all. And his flames are """from Gehenna""" so the lack of explanation for them still being here is worrying. ]
And how could I possibly know what he's capable of when you haven't told me shit... [ He takes the leap to make physical contact with the other, grabbing at the chest of his clothes and baring his fangs. ] If yer so worried about Lucifer, why don't you and Amaimon help fight him?!
[ And, presuming Mephisto hasn't broken his arm or something, he gives him a hard shove. ]
That's why I said we should keep him from waking up to fuckin' begin with!
[ He mostly says this out of lacking a solid point in his argument and having to come up with something to say, but might later consider that this is actually a possibility... How can they know for sure, after all. And his flames are """from Gehenna""" so the lack of explanation for them still being here is worrying. ]
And how could I possibly know what he's capable of when you haven't told me shit... [ He takes the leap to make physical contact with the other, grabbing at the chest of his clothes and baring his fangs. ] If yer so worried about Lucifer, why don't you and Amaimon help fight him?!
[ And, presuming Mephisto hasn't broken his arm or something, he gives him a hard shove. ]
That's why I said we should keep him from waking up to fuckin' begin with!
[Well, they did witness something taking over their world before they awoke from stasis. It may not be what the Natha claim it to be, or they could even be responsible -- but Mephisto wouldn't be having the existential crisis that he is if he weren't mostly assured that whatever the reason, the world hey knew is no more.]
[He allows Rin to make that leap, but he won't get as far as shoving him. Before that, Mephisto grab him by the wrist -- his grip not strong enough to break it, but damn if it's not close.]
You don't think I didn't already try that?
[He grip grows stronger as he leans in closer, eye to eye with Rin as he practically growls through gritted teeth.]
That was the first thing I asked the Natha for before I awoke. To keep Lucifer suspended in stasis -- so his human body would no longer feel the agonizing pain of constantly breaking down again and again -- so he wouldn't be inclined to destroy the world as we know it to end his own suffering.
That is what he is capable of. And that is what I have been doing my best to prevent for the past hundred years.
[He allows Rin to make that leap, but he won't get as far as shoving him. Before that, Mephisto grab him by the wrist -- his grip not strong enough to break it, but damn if it's not close.]
You don't think I didn't already try that?
[He grip grows stronger as he leans in closer, eye to eye with Rin as he practically growls through gritted teeth.]
That was the first thing I asked the Natha for before I awoke. To keep Lucifer suspended in stasis -- so his human body would no longer feel the agonizing pain of constantly breaking down again and again -- so he wouldn't be inclined to destroy the world as we know it to end his own suffering.
That is what he is capable of. And that is what I have been doing my best to prevent for the past hundred years.
[ The flames that had been just flickering on him flare up in response to the pain, licks of it touching where Mephisto has him in his grip - just as his face twists. Mephisto would noticce that the heat from them is not strong enough to burn severely, because even in anger Rin knows better (now) than to use his powers against others to harm them, lest his life is in danger. ]
How was I supposed to know any of that... [ He's speaking through clenched teeth too, though for a different reason. His other hand comes to clench at Mephisto's wrist to try and wrench it off, but not backing away from their proximity. ] It's not like I know the other Demon Kings!!
[ These are, as far as Rin's concerned, all things that are too big for him. Before he'd came here, his biggest concern had been he and Yukio's tiff and his final exams...not the end of the world. It's not that Rin doesn't want to stop Lucifer, but just that he's never really been truly aware of Lucifer's influence, due to lack of explanation and exposure. ]
If you'd just be upfront about things, we'd be more prepared if he wakes up!! If he wakes up...and if he doesn't end up like you, you damn clown, with less powers and shit!!
How was I supposed to know any of that... [ He's speaking through clenched teeth too, though for a different reason. His other hand comes to clench at Mephisto's wrist to try and wrench it off, but not backing away from their proximity. ] It's not like I know the other Demon Kings!!
[ These are, as far as Rin's concerned, all things that are too big for him. Before he'd came here, his biggest concern had been he and Yukio's tiff and his final exams...not the end of the world. It's not that Rin doesn't want to stop Lucifer, but just that he's never really been truly aware of Lucifer's influence, due to lack of explanation and exposure. ]
If you'd just be upfront about things, we'd be more prepared if he wakes up!! If he wakes up...and if he doesn't end up like you, you damn clown, with less powers and shit!!
[Even if the flames had been burning him, he wouldn't let go nor reduce his grip. Because yes, ultimately he knows Rin wouldn't try to kill him -- let alone over something like this. Mephisto may be a demon, but he was seemingly "human" enough that he's sure Rin wouldn't be able to go that far.]
[And in any case: he's not so sure he would even be able to kill him even if he tried.]
[He had a response to that. If Rin wanted to know about the Demon kings, by all means -- he could have picked up a damn book and read all about them. Hell, he could have actually sought out Mephisto and asked him himself! He's never made a point to directly lie about them. Most of his lies were simple lies of omission. Even when confronted by the question of just how much was he manipulating everything, he answered honestly.]
[But of course, this is the logic of a demon. To him, it simply can't his fault for not being more open -- he can't be expected to change his inherent nature as a demon in just a few short centuries!]
[But none of this really matters, because suddenly being reminded of his own powerlessness is enough to make Mephisto lose what little composure he had been holding onto -- and Rin will suddenly find himself dropped down to the ground.]
[And by dropped, I mean forced onto his hands and knees and held there, a sensation of constant pressure surrounding his body as though gravity itself were bearing down on him, keeping him on the ground. Mephisto may not be able to stop time, but he can still move things through space with his mind -- and that included holding them in place, too. He'd be able to fight it if he tried hard enough, but he also might just shatter his kneecaps in the process.]
...let's continue this conversation later. We're not getting anywhere right now.
[He might just snap his neck at this rate, tbh.]
[And in any case: he's not so sure he would even be able to kill him even if he tried.]
[He had a response to that. If Rin wanted to know about the Demon kings, by all means -- he could have picked up a damn book and read all about them. Hell, he could have actually sought out Mephisto and asked him himself! He's never made a point to directly lie about them. Most of his lies were simple lies of omission. Even when confronted by the question of just how much was he manipulating everything, he answered honestly.]
[But of course, this is the logic of a demon. To him, it simply can't his fault for not being more open -- he can't be expected to change his inherent nature as a demon in just a few short centuries!]
[But none of this really matters, because suddenly being reminded of his own powerlessness is enough to make Mephisto lose what little composure he had been holding onto -- and Rin will suddenly find himself dropped down to the ground.]
[And by dropped, I mean forced onto his hands and knees and held there, a sensation of constant pressure surrounding his body as though gravity itself were bearing down on him, keeping him on the ground. Mephisto may not be able to stop time, but he can still move things through space with his mind -- and that included holding them in place, too. He'd be able to fight it if he tried hard enough, but he also might just shatter his kneecaps in the process.]
...let's continue this conversation later. We're not getting anywhere right now.
[He might just snap his neck at this rate, tbh.]
[ We all know Rin's reading comprehension isn't that great, and the little free time he had at school was spent on reading manga not old tomes.. sheesh...
Forced to the ground he is, he's still gonna struggle and try to get up, hissing as he does so. ]
Hey!! I'm not done with you!!
[ He just doesn't know when to quit, which is why in 90% of the fights he's had, he's had to be dragged away by Yukio or Shura or anyone else in the vicinity. And why it looks like he's going to physically hurt himself just trying to stand up. ]
Forced to the ground he is, he's still gonna struggle and try to get up, hissing as he does so. ]
Hey!! I'm not done with you!!
[ He just doesn't know when to quit, which is why in 90% of the fights he's had, he's had to be dragged away by Yukio or Shura or anyone else in the vicinity. And why it looks like he's going to physically hurt himself just trying to stand up. ]
[...okay, it helps his mood like, marginally, to see Rin down there struggling and hollering. Good to know he still has the upperhand here.]
[But he's just gonna make a little show of raising his hand -- and then pushing it down, at the same time, his powers adding an additional bit of force to push Rin's head to the ground as well. Stay.]
Yes, yes, I'm sure you still have plenty of insults left to get out of your system. Rest assured, we'll pick this up another time.
Until then... perhaps you should consider carefully what all you'd really like to know. I think you'll find our next conversation to be quite illuminating.
[Aaaand Mephisto out. Not even gonna walk away either -- he poofs around the corner and out of sight, to give himself a headstart for when he releases Rin.]
[But he's just gonna make a little show of raising his hand -- and then pushing it down, at the same time, his powers adding an additional bit of force to push Rin's head to the ground as well. Stay.]
Yes, yes, I'm sure you still have plenty of insults left to get out of your system. Rest assured, we'll pick this up another time.
Until then... perhaps you should consider carefully what all you'd really like to know. I think you'll find our next conversation to be quite illuminating.
[Aaaand Mephisto out. Not even gonna walk away either -- he poofs around the corner and out of sight, to give himself a headstart for when he releases Rin.]
[He's not quite including himself, no. But he also wouldn't be likely to answer if asked directly, not entirely unaffected by her words.]
[He nods as she passes along the information, his own gaze falling out towards the street beyond the alleyway.]
I see... in that case, I should start getting all of that squared away. Much as I enjoy your company, I'd hate to use up any more of your valuable time than I already have.
[And he bows with a smile.] Ah, but I'm certain we'll meet again!
[He nods as she passes along the information, his own gaze falling out towards the street beyond the alleyway.]
I see... in that case, I should start getting all of that squared away. Much as I enjoy your company, I'd hate to use up any more of your valuable time than I already have.
[And he bows with a smile.] Ah, but I'm certain we'll meet again!
[Mipha clasps her hands together in front of her, lowering her gaze shyly]
If it is not too forward to say... I hope that we do.
[Making new friends!! Of course she wants to see him again, what could go wrong?]
If it is not too forward to say... I hope that we do.
[Making new friends!! Of course she wants to see him again, what could go wrong?]
[ From here! ]
Oh, you didn't have to. But if you keep going like this, I imagine you're going to need one.
[He moves his hand as if about to use his powers for just that-- but instead she'll feel her chin suddenly being tilted up, as if his hand had moved over to tilt her face towards him.]
Especially when your drinking partner is a demon.
[--gross he's flirting with her?? Or maybe messing with her to try and provoke a reaction. Because that was always fun tbh.]
Oh, you didn't have to. But if you keep going like this, I imagine you're going to need one.
[He moves his hand as if about to use his powers for just that-- but instead she'll feel her chin suddenly being tilted up, as if his hand had moved over to tilt her face towards him.]
Especially when your drinking partner is a demon.
[--gross he's flirting with her?? Or maybe messing with her to try and provoke a reaction. Because that was always fun tbh.]
[ From here! ]
[...heh.]
[This is probably the least-appropriate time for him to start laughing, her saying something like that -- but he does. Starting with a few snickers as if trying to hold back, and then cackling for a bit. It's a pretty jarring shift from his demeanor before, but... well, he is a demon.]
Hahah-- now that's a good one! Why, I'd say it's the best excuse I've heard so far! Not all refugees have been so clever at telling lies... putting a little truth in it certainly helps!
[...heh.]
[This is probably the least-appropriate time for him to start laughing, her saying something like that -- but he does. Starting with a few snickers as if trying to hold back, and then cackling for a bit. It's a pretty jarring shift from his demeanor before, but... well, he is a demon.]
Hahah-- now that's a good one! Why, I'd say it's the best excuse I've heard so far! Not all refugees have been so clever at telling lies... putting a little truth in it certainly helps!
[Nope, that's him forcing her chin up like some creepy old man demon. Son of a bitch.
The rage flickers over her face for a brief second. The hell is he trying to do? He wasn't trying to flirt. There was no way; that wasn't how he did things. He was doing it to provoke her into something, likely because he was bored. He was just being... himself. A creepy old man demon.]
The rage flickers over her face for a brief second. The hell is he trying to do? He wasn't trying to flirt. There was no way; that wasn't how he did things. He was doing it to provoke her into something, likely because he was bored. He was just being... himself. A creepy old man demon.]
[The angry expression is quickly replaced by that sweet and sexy smile. The one that Mephisto should be very familiar with by now. The one that spells out immediate danger.]
Aaah~ It's too bad they didn't manage to save my knives~
[If she didn't think he'd block the empty beer can and send it back her way, she'd send it right at his face. A neutered Mephisto was still a powerful Mephisto.]
This is all I can give you like this~
[And it's with little fanfare that she raises her hand up, middle finger held high. Stupid fricking demons and their stupid fricking demon powers.]
Aaah~ It's too bad they didn't manage to save my knives~
[If she didn't think he'd block the empty beer can and send it back her way, she'd send it right at his face. A neutered Mephisto was still a powerful Mephisto.]
This is all I can give you like this~
[And it's with little fanfare that she raises her hand up, middle finger held high. Stupid fricking demons and their stupid fricking demon powers.]
[ From here! ]
[He just waves a hand dismissively. He knows he should have said something, but just as they've established earlier, Mephisto wasn't exactly good at telling Jae-ha anything.]
Don't worry about it. Much as I wanted to believe otherwise, I can already sense you have no affinity for controlling time... I may have lost the bulk of my powers, but I can at least tell that much.
[He just waves a hand dismissively. He knows he should have said something, but just as they've established earlier, Mephisto wasn't exactly good at telling Jae-ha anything.]
Don't worry about it. Much as I wanted to believe otherwise, I can already sense you have no affinity for controlling time... I may have lost the bulk of my powers, but I can at least tell that much.
[ From here! ]
[It felt as though everything Jae-ha did, every little gasp and whisper, was only more arousing -- encouraging Mephisto into moving faster, as if wanting to steal his breath away entirely. Though he'd never admit it, those words send a strange inexplicable flutter through his chest. What a feeling...]
That's my line. [He's breathing harder himself note, the words coming out in an almost breathy whisper.] It's like I can't keep my hands off you...
[It felt as though everything Jae-ha did, every little gasp and whisper, was only more arousing -- encouraging Mephisto into moving faster, as if wanting to steal his breath away entirely. Though he'd never admit it, those words send a strange inexplicable flutter through his chest. What a feeling...]
That's my line. [He's breathing harder himself note, the words coming out in an almost breathy whisper.] It's like I can't keep my hands off you...
[He grins at first, seeing that look of anger cross her features. But as her expression changes, he purses his lips, and then snorts back a laugh... Or at least, he tries to. But the middle finger proves to be too much as he laughs -- with a slightly more bubbly tone than usual.]
[...]
[He might be drunk on two beers.]
Hahahah! My, threatening violence already? What's the matter? Can't take a little joke?
[...]
[He might be drunk on two beers.]
Hahahah! My, threatening violence already? What's the matter? Can't take a little joke?
[Ultimately, she gave him what he wanted, which was to react, and she hates it. If she was a better person, she'd try to ignore him, but really, that was just as much trouble.]
If ya'd listen to anything else, I wouldn't hafta to do it like that ♥
[There were, of course, other ways to get his attention, but that was the most preferable way with the best results so far. Then again, considering that he seemed to be just as inebriated as she was, if not more so, that might be the wrong position to take.]
Y'sure that you don't need a babysitter yourself, though? Seems like yer gettin' a little tipsy!
If ya'd listen to anything else, I wouldn't hafta to do it like that ♥
[There were, of course, other ways to get his attention, but that was the most preferable way with the best results so far. Then again, considering that he seemed to be just as inebriated as she was, if not more so, that might be the wrong position to take.]
Y'sure that you don't need a babysitter yourself, though? Seems like yer gettin' a little tipsy!
Not at all! I'm perfectly capable of being reasoned with.
[Such bold-faced lies?? But it's not entirely untrue. It just required significantly more patience than any sane person would be willing to put in.]
Ah, but whatever do you mean? I've hardly had two -- I'm not that much of a lightweight.
[Such bold-faced lies?? But it's not entirely untrue. It just required significantly more patience than any sane person would be willing to put in.]
Ah, but whatever do you mean? I've hardly had two -- I'm not that much of a lightweight.
Nyeheh, yer a big liar~
[Shura did not have that patience. She usually bailed as soon as she could with Mephisto just to avoid this kind of thing, but now it felt like backing down was surrendering, and like hell was she going to give up.]
And y'know, it's not cute to be in denial like that~ Even a kid could see that you couldn't walk in a straight line if ya wanted to!
[Shura did not have that patience. She usually bailed as soon as she could with Mephisto just to avoid this kind of thing, but now it felt like backing down was surrendering, and like hell was she going to give up.]
And y'know, it's not cute to be in denial like that~ Even a kid could see that you couldn't walk in a straight line if ya wanted to!
Well, someone sounds rather eager to see me stumbling around drunk.
[He's could totally walk in a straight line! ...slowly. He's not going to stand and give her the satisfaction of seeing him sway a little when he stands.]
Shall we have another round and see who holds their booze better? [#baddecisions]
[He's could totally walk in a straight line! ...slowly. He's not going to stand and give her the satisfaction of seeing him sway a little when he stands.]
Shall we have another round and see who holds their booze better? [#baddecisions]
Nah, rather not see that kinda thing, y'know?
[for real, maybe she should have reconsidered handing Mephisto that beer in the first place?]
But if ya think you can handle it, then let's try it~ I'm sure you have plenty of experience in this kinda thing, but so do I ♥
[#worsedecisions]
[for real, maybe she should have reconsidered handing Mephisto that beer in the first place?]
But if ya think you can handle it, then let's try it~ I'm sure you have plenty of experience in this kinda thing, but so do I ♥
[#worsedecisions]
[She'd rather not see that-- and yet she accepts his offer to drink more? There's clearly no way this could go badly.]
Fufu, but of course! I may not indulge too often these days [Well, these days as far as Assiah is concerned -- Nysa is a different story.] but I'm no stranger to drinking.
[And yes, he'll use his powers this time to open the fridge and float out a couple of beers.]
Fufu, but of course! I may not indulge too often these days [Well, these days as far as Assiah is concerned -- Nysa is a different story.] but I'm no stranger to drinking.
[And yes, he'll use his powers this time to open the fridge and float out a couple of beers.]
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