02-16-2016, 09:37 PM
Akuma no jizoku-sei
Ainu Depot - 16.02.823 A.S
Ainu Depot - 16.02.823 A.S
A camera feed opens onto a dark, concrete room - lit only by the stray beam of light shining through the small glass port out from the Shiden Cloud. Resting in it's centre was a table, with a basic, clay teapot. In the corner was the silhouette of folded clothing.
An aging Kusarian woman walks slowly into view carrying a laden Satchel under her scared arm. Limping over to the table as she untethers the fastens. Lifting up the flap, a slight purple glows illuminates the leather and the worn eyes that peer down with wondrous curiosity. Hesitating momentarily, a hand takes hold of the orb and places it on the table; next to which the woman kneels down beside. The room swirls in a phantasmagoria of blues and purples which grow stronger as the lights are dimmed. Bewilderment spread across the Kusarian's expression as she began to speak aloud.
"Such majesty... why is beauty held in the most dangerous of things? Is it danger that cultivates the beauty... or is it some infernal ploy to bewitch those into service of beauty..." Suddenly the woman shrieks and stands up, retreating to a corner. Visions of Shoguns and Empress' on strings burn across her retina... strings held by the hands of Spirits. The same visions that have haunted her for months, that plague her sleeping moments and invade her waking thoughts. "Kuso Hana... what are you doing..." Shaking her head, gathering her wits as she comes back to reality, she kneels once again and hurriedly slides open a draw.
Peering inside, she regards the containers of purple liquid with a lustful eye. The same liquid that brought her the echoing vision. "Would it bring me closer to the answers I seek?" Several long moments pass before she looks up at the orb, startled. The...texture... of her thoughts felt weird. Foreign even, as if it was someone else's mind that spoke them. She slides the draw closed once more. Peering into the sphere, she contemplates her position. "What is this thing...?"
She had to wrench her attention away, her eyes growing sore from staring. Nursing them with a rub from the back of her hand, she swore as she registered the time. "I shall find out more about this item, and those that gave it to me. It holds great power... if only..." Rubbing her temple, she shakes her head again. "Careful, lest you loose your soul once more." Opening the satchel, she stashed the orb back into it and closed it. Looking around the room suspiciously, she limps away and the camera feed as a hand smothers it.
An aging Kusarian woman walks slowly into view carrying a laden Satchel under her scared arm. Limping over to the table as she untethers the fastens. Lifting up the flap, a slight purple glows illuminates the leather and the worn eyes that peer down with wondrous curiosity. Hesitating momentarily, a hand takes hold of the orb and places it on the table; next to which the woman kneels down beside. The room swirls in a phantasmagoria of blues and purples which grow stronger as the lights are dimmed. Bewilderment spread across the Kusarian's expression as she began to speak aloud.
"Such majesty... why is beauty held in the most dangerous of things? Is it danger that cultivates the beauty... or is it some infernal ploy to bewitch those into service of beauty..." Suddenly the woman shrieks and stands up, retreating to a corner. Visions of Shoguns and Empress' on strings burn across her retina... strings held by the hands of Spirits. The same visions that have haunted her for months, that plague her sleeping moments and invade her waking thoughts. "Kuso Hana... what are you doing..." Shaking her head, gathering her wits as she comes back to reality, she kneels once again and hurriedly slides open a draw.
Peering inside, she regards the containers of purple liquid with a lustful eye. The same liquid that brought her the echoing vision. "Would it bring me closer to the answers I seek?" Several long moments pass before she looks up at the orb, startled. The...texture... of her thoughts felt weird. Foreign even, as if it was someone else's mind that spoke them. She slides the draw closed once more. Peering into the sphere, she contemplates her position. "What is this thing...?"
She had to wrench her attention away, her eyes growing sore from staring. Nursing them with a rub from the back of her hand, she swore as she registered the time. "I shall find out more about this item, and those that gave it to me. It holds great power... if only..." Rubbing her temple, she shakes her head again. "Careful, lest you loose your soul once more." Opening the satchel, she stashed the orb back into it and closed it. Looking around the room suspiciously, she limps away and the camera feed as a hand smothers it.
[15.02.2016 20:13:21] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: This is Naval Forces Patrol Kiku-12. Identify yourself.
[15.02.2016 20:13:51] Hana,Ken: *raises her eyebrow and crosses her arms* ...hai...
[15.02.2016 20:14:36] Hana,Ken: Ken-san... a wandering seeker. *smiles softly*
[15.02.2016 20:14:53] Hana,Ken: Yourself, pilot-sama?
[15.02.2016 20:15:52] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: A Naval Forces Officer. Someone, who will have to enforce the quarantine area.
[15.02.2016 20:16:14] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: You are under suspicion of being part of an infected group running amock in the area.
[15.02.2016 20:16:37] Hana,Ken: *frowns slightly* an infected group? I am unsure what you mean?
[15.02.2016 20:16:45] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: Disable your weaponry, cut your engines and prepare for personnel transfer. Tohoku is off-limits to outsiders.
[15.02.2016 20:17:22] Hana,Ken: *scratches her neck, watching them intently*... very well. *touches the console then puts her hands behind her head*
[15.02.2016 20:18:11] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: You are to explain your presence in this area, with every single detail.
[15.02.2016 20:19:33] Hana,Ken: *raises an eyebrow* The Republic need explain every action it takes, mmh?
[15.02.2016 20:19:56] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: Answer the questions to ensure your mental stability before boarding.
[15.02.2016 20:20:38] Hana,Ken: That is a curious thing to say... *stern expression* Mental Stability?
[15.02.2016 20:21:17] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: Beating around the bush is a sign of ill intent. You have one, last chance.
[15.02.2016 20:21:33] Hana,Ken: Ok... ok... *puts her hands up*
[15.02.2016 20:22:25] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: Explain your presence in this system. I am waiting.
[15.02.2016 20:22:52] Hana,Ken: I was seeking somekind of knowledge... I... keep having dreams of this rock. I do not know why... whenever I pass...
[15.02.2016 20:23:16] Hana,Ken: *she looks stressed, her hands itching towards her neck* I can't help but come to gaze upon it.
[15.02.2016 20:23:26] Hana,Ken: Call it... ur... compulsion, if you will...
[15.02.2016 20:24:06] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: What is the cause of this... compulsion?
[15.02.2016 20:24:34] Hana,Ken: *looks at the pilot, a scared look in her eyes* ...
[15.02.2016 20:25:22] Kuzunoha|Aoi: *The pilot's face is shrouded and unidentifiable.*
[15.02.2016 20:25:43] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: I am waiting.
[15.02.2016 20:26:53] Hana,Ken: *she holds a hand, then slowly moves it down to the side of her side* T...the...*breathes heavily*... the Lights... -
[15.02.2016 20:27:45] Hana,Ken: *pulls up an Artefact* ... they... won't get out of my... head...
[15.02.2016 20:28:05] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: We see..
[15.02.2016 20:28:29] Hana,Ken: *looks scared at the pilot, eyeing him discerningly*
[15.02.2016 20:28:59] Kuzunoha|Aoi: *The cold, methodical questioning of the officer only makes the situation more.. unnatural.*
[15.02.2016 20:29:09] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: Where did you receive this object?
[15.02.2016 20:30:27] Hana,Ken: I...it... it matters not... *her expression growing stern as she scratches her neck*
[15.02.2016 20:31:16] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: Did you follow the.. "voices", on your own will?
[15.02.2016 20:32:03] Hana,Ken: *taking a few moments to study the pilot carefully, her eyes dilate with recognition. She nods slowly*
[15.02.2016 20:32:53] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: The last question I will ask: Do you wish to learn more of what it speaks?
[15.02.2016 20:33:48] Hana,Ken: *her eyes grow narrow*... you are... trying to... trick me, Navy-san?
[15.02.2016 20:34:54] Kuzunoha|Aoi: *An unnatural, calm voice echoes the pilot's as she repeats the question* Do you -wish- to learn?
[15.02.2016 20:35:25] Hana,Ken: *she stares at him, a little startled. A moment later, she nods once* Hai.
[15.02.2016 20:36:20] Kuzunoha|Aoi: *the duo of voices speak once more* ?: Stay.
[15.02.2016 20:36:38] Hana,Ken: *bows her head, turning off thrusters*
[15.02.2016 20:38:22] Kuzunoha|Aoi: *with short pauses* ?: Accept.. this 'gift'. Listen to what it speaks. Unite it, with it's brother. A path will open.
[15.02.2016 20:39:05] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: And the symphony shall change in accordance.
[15.02.2016 20:39:34] Hana,Ken: *raises an eyebrow, then bows her head* Hai....hai! *she studies it with a glow in her eyes* ... what... what is it?
[15.02.2016 20:40:16] Kuzunoha|Aoi: *The duo of voices stop* ?: Do not expose it's existence to anyone. It is a beacon. A key. Listen.
[15.02.2016 20:40:31] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: The voices will be clearer. You will gain new insight.
[15.02.2016 20:41:19] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: A clearer way of the Light will be shown.
[15.02.2016 20:41:32] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: Now, leave.
[15.02.2016 20:41:48] Hana,Ken: *looks at the pilot, bewildered* A beacon? Insight? *scratches her neck* Who is it's Brother?... hai!
[15.02.2016 20:43:25] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: I would not insist on staying, 'seeker'.
[15.02.2016 20:43:33] Hana,Ken: *bows her head deeply*
[15.02.2016 20:44:03] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: It's existence shall not be exposed.
Hold Scans
[15.02.2016 20:13:51] Hana,Ken: *raises her eyebrow and crosses her arms* ...hai...
[15.02.2016 20:14:36] Hana,Ken: Ken-san... a wandering seeker. *smiles softly*
[15.02.2016 20:14:53] Hana,Ken: Yourself, pilot-sama?
[15.02.2016 20:15:52] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: A Naval Forces Officer. Someone, who will have to enforce the quarantine area.
[15.02.2016 20:16:14] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: You are under suspicion of being part of an infected group running amock in the area.
[15.02.2016 20:16:37] Hana,Ken: *frowns slightly* an infected group? I am unsure what you mean?
[15.02.2016 20:16:45] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: Disable your weaponry, cut your engines and prepare for personnel transfer. Tohoku is off-limits to outsiders.
[15.02.2016 20:17:22] Hana,Ken: *scratches her neck, watching them intently*... very well. *touches the console then puts her hands behind her head*
[15.02.2016 20:18:11] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: You are to explain your presence in this area, with every single detail.
[15.02.2016 20:19:33] Hana,Ken: *raises an eyebrow* The Republic need explain every action it takes, mmh?
[15.02.2016 20:19:56] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: Answer the questions to ensure your mental stability before boarding.
[15.02.2016 20:20:38] Hana,Ken: That is a curious thing to say... *stern expression* Mental Stability?
[15.02.2016 20:21:17] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: Beating around the bush is a sign of ill intent. You have one, last chance.
[15.02.2016 20:21:33] Hana,Ken: Ok... ok... *puts her hands up*
[15.02.2016 20:22:25] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: Explain your presence in this system. I am waiting.
[15.02.2016 20:22:52] Hana,Ken: I was seeking somekind of knowledge... I... keep having dreams of this rock. I do not know why... whenever I pass...
[15.02.2016 20:23:16] Hana,Ken: *she looks stressed, her hands itching towards her neck* I can't help but come to gaze upon it.
[15.02.2016 20:23:26] Hana,Ken: Call it... ur... compulsion, if you will...
[15.02.2016 20:24:06] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: What is the cause of this... compulsion?
[15.02.2016 20:24:34] Hana,Ken: *looks at the pilot, a scared look in her eyes* ...
[15.02.2016 20:25:22] Kuzunoha|Aoi: *The pilot's face is shrouded and unidentifiable.*
[15.02.2016 20:25:43] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: I am waiting.
[15.02.2016 20:26:53] Hana,Ken: *she holds a hand, then slowly moves it down to the side of her side* T...the...*breathes heavily*... the Lights... -
[15.02.2016 20:27:45] Hana,Ken: *pulls up an Artefact* ... they... won't get out of my... head...
[15.02.2016 20:28:05] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: We see..
[15.02.2016 20:28:29] Hana,Ken: *looks scared at the pilot, eyeing him discerningly*
[15.02.2016 20:28:59] Kuzunoha|Aoi: *The cold, methodical questioning of the officer only makes the situation more.. unnatural.*
[15.02.2016 20:29:09] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: Where did you receive this object?
[15.02.2016 20:30:27] Hana,Ken: I...it... it matters not... *her expression growing stern as she scratches her neck*
[15.02.2016 20:31:16] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: Did you follow the.. "voices", on your own will?
[15.02.2016 20:32:03] Hana,Ken: *taking a few moments to study the pilot carefully, her eyes dilate with recognition. She nods slowly*
[15.02.2016 20:32:53] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: The last question I will ask: Do you wish to learn more of what it speaks?
[15.02.2016 20:33:48] Hana,Ken: *her eyes grow narrow*... you are... trying to... trick me, Navy-san?
[15.02.2016 20:34:54] Kuzunoha|Aoi: *An unnatural, calm voice echoes the pilot's as she repeats the question* Do you -wish- to learn?
[15.02.2016 20:35:25] Hana,Ken: *she stares at him, a little startled. A moment later, she nods once* Hai.
[15.02.2016 20:36:20] Kuzunoha|Aoi: *the duo of voices speak once more* ?: Stay.
[15.02.2016 20:36:38] Hana,Ken: *bows her head, turning off thrusters*
[15.02.2016 20:38:22] Kuzunoha|Aoi: *with short pauses* ?: Accept.. this 'gift'. Listen to what it speaks. Unite it, with it's brother. A path will open.
[15.02.2016 20:39:05] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: And the symphony shall change in accordance.
[15.02.2016 20:39:34] Hana,Ken: *raises an eyebrow, then bows her head* Hai....hai! *she studies it with a glow in her eyes* ... what... what is it?
[15.02.2016 20:40:16] Kuzunoha|Aoi: *The duo of voices stop* ?: Do not expose it's existence to anyone. It is a beacon. A key. Listen.
[15.02.2016 20:40:31] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: The voices will be clearer. You will gain new insight.
[15.02.2016 20:41:19] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: A clearer way of the Light will be shown.
[15.02.2016 20:41:32] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: Now, leave.
[15.02.2016 20:41:48] Hana,Ken: *looks at the pilot, bewildered* A beacon? Insight? *scratches her neck* Who is it's Brother?... hai!
[15.02.2016 20:43:25] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: I would not insist on staying, 'seeker'.
[15.02.2016 20:43:33] Hana,Ken: *bows her head deeply*
[15.02.2016 20:44:03] Kuzunoha|Aoi: ?: It's existence shall not be exposed.
Hold Scans