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[[Independent RP blog of the apparition, Specter Knight. All fandoms are welcome to interact.]]

[makai-demonsarchive-blog]

"I suppose so, sadly, I guess encountering them is unlikely if they decide to keep their presence away from me."

"It…was an abnormal first impression, really. I am not as violent as they seem to think, I can only wonder what this city’s people think of me. But nonetheless,  as a subordinate of this place’s ruler, they probably wouldn’t speak their thoughts to me."

Eventually, they made it out of the crowded, narrow ways of Makai City and into  the empty land of pass civilization. To where, on a hill nearby, a large door could be seen. "…And that would be the entrance to Gensokyo."

[apparitionofthelichyard]

He remained quiet as they passed through the city, looking around at the number of residents, a little off-put on trying to fight in such a populated area. Even so, as the passage went on without a hitch, he was a little disappointed. "Uneventful," he muttered, before looking to the massive door.

Sure, the size surprised him a bit, but the fact that it was what separated dimensions sort of warranted something grand in scheme. "...What exactly should I expect on the other side?"

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[apparitionofthelichyard]

"Hmm…" Now, normally, Specter Knight would give a nod and let the two of them follow a different route. At the same time, however, he needed at least some grasp on the level of opponents he might be dealing with, on this side of the gate or the other. That, and if Luize alone handled it as well as she said, his presence and resemblance to a reaper would easily deter anything with her reputation helping.

And if not, his blade could do the job.

"Let us go our intended route then. Should this group appear they will pose no threat to us," he replied, certain, speaking his mind to Luize — a rare thing he did to anyone or anything, being who he was. "At the very least, I can gauge the level of creatures I may be dealing with in the near future, should something go wrong. And I would not like my first battle to be unassisted, should I somehow be outclassed."

[makai-demonsarchive-blog]

"Oh…I see." She made a small smile. "Then, allow us to follow the usual route."

That was a little comforting, as the last she fought them, she sort of…lost herself.

"The last time they saw me, they ran away like small children, I don’t think have much to worry about."

[apparitionofthelichyard]

A light chuckle escaped from behind the visor as he looked down at Luize. Safe to say he found any possibility an enticing one. "Indeed. Regardless of the outcome, this should be informative for me... and entertaining for the both of us."

Either he was simply explaining his thoughts to the Makaian to be informative, or he was actually warming up to the residents in and around Pandemonium. After all, they had been rather helpful so far.

[apparitionofthelichyard]

At the rude addressing, muted slightly by the foliage everywhere, he turned to the source, visor barely visible under the hood as he looked down at the approaching girl. She didn’t seem to be a threat any, but in a realm where magic existed so freely, appearances meant nothing. As such, he remained in a defensive position, clawed hands on his scythe handle.

Did he do something to offend her, somehow? Connection to plants, some form of disdain for the otherworldly, the scythe? Given the disheveled appearance of the girl and the sudden rudeness from nowhere, the apparition something had awoken this girl, apparently roughly, with how angry she seemed.

There was a full two seconds for all of that thought to transpire before he spoke. “What I am doing,” he replied, his tone holding a hint of annoyance, holding it back to remain civil, “is traveling, maiden.” Besides, walking was for the living. “Or rather, was, considering you have halted my progress by assuming I have wronged you in some way.”

[redhandinthetree-deactivated201]

Impatiently tapping her fingers as the knight spoke, waiting eagerly for her chance to speak, a low growl could be heard coming from the tree-like youkai, an icy glare cast in the direction of the traveler. Amazingly, she had given herself the self-control not to interrupt and continue with her ranting, a sign that she was somewhat willing to cooperate. "Yeah, well, I don’t go along and walk into people’s homes! You shouldn’t be doing the same, either!" Rubbing her eye with her gloved hand, it was clear that she was still half-asleep. “—And you can’t wave that weapon around, either! That’s dangerous! The youkai will think that you’re trying to challenge them or somethin’!”

[apparitionofthelichyard]

While he was indeed taking her words to heart, her attitude needed fixed. She was being far too loud and rude for his tastes. "Your volume and tone are no less damning, child," Specter Knight retorted, his patience not really the best. The spirit was trying, though.

"And a weapon is meant to be dangerous," he continued. "Not used to challenge, but to deter at the risk of dire consequences on the aggressor." At that, he twirled his scythe, lifting a hand off the handle as his right took control, maneuvering it through his claws before stopping it as he shifted it forward, blade tip inches over the youkai.

He held it there a moment before pulling it back and swinging it into a tree, embedding it there for the moment. "And I assure you, any smart aggressor thinks twice before trying anything, especially with the likes of me." It wasn't certain, but Specter Knight may or may not be trying to act a little too cool.

[makai-demonsarchive-blog]

"Not at all, no…Well, wait a second."

She stopped for a second to think. “There’s a pretty bad group of people here, they’ve tried to hurt someone close to me for no good reason other than for her good looks. But I will go along a route as to make sure we don’t pass them.”

"…I do despise them, although I’ve seldom seen them. And the last time I did, I pounded their faces in for what they tried to do to her."

[apparitionofthelichyard]

"Hmm..." Now, normally, Specter Knight would give a nod and let the two of them follow a different route. At the same time, however, he needed at least some grasp on the level of opponents he might be dealing with, on this side of the gate or the other. That, and if Luize alone handled it as well as she said, his presence and resemblance to a reaper would easily deter anything with her reputation helping.

And if not, his blade could do the job.

"Let us go our intended route then. Should this group appear they will pose no threat to us," he replied, certain, speaking his mind to Luize -- a rare thing he did to anyone or anything, being who he was. "At the very least, I can gauge the level of creatures I may be dealing with in the near future, should something go wrong. And I would not like my first battle to be unassisted, should I somehow be outclassed."

[apparitionofthelichyard]

"Shrine maiden…" he repeated, going over the story again within whatever was behind that visor that was capable of thought. So this woman was some form of enforcer for the other realm, Gensokyo. And an efficient one, too, given how it hinted on her dealing with more than one opponent, and the apparent miasma in the air added another feat to the list. And yet, the questions grew.

"…I see," he stated, assuring Luize he had both heard and listened, but needing some further info. "Tell me more on this miasma within Makai. What exactly does it do to those not native?"

[makai-demonsarchive-blog]

"Oh? Well, for non-humans, it’s not near as bad. For them, it usually makes them only a little sick, unless they have poor health already. Some species are more immune to it than others."

"It can affect everyone not native, really. Non-humans may feel a little dizzy, or half symptoms like a cold or flu. As for humans, depending on age and health, it can range from minor illness to…well, death, but that hasn’t before! Or, actually, some say it makes them feel like they’re intoxicated." Not just by alcohol, either. In other words, it’ll either make you sick, or high as a kite.

[apparitionofthelichyard]

And that response further bolstered the feats this shrine maiden accomplished. Either she had held off the substance through her own means, or solved the entire situation, on her own, under the effects of the miasma. "...Impressive," he muttered aloud, more at the events he was piecing together than what Luize had said.

As they approached the city, the apparition couldn't help but be a little nervous. He was never used to towns or settlements. He tended to garner attention where he was from. Here, however, he was more likely to fit in, and still the concern lingered. "You are certain nothing will present itself as a problem as we pass through to the gate?"

[redhandinthetree-deactivated201]

The Akateko — until the arrival of the unusual knight — had been sleeping somewhat peacefully in her tree, awoken immediately when a fleeing fairy crashed into her with enough force to push her out of the branch she had been resting on. Crashing onto the ground seconds later, she rubbed the back of her aching head and looked around to find the source of the impact. However, rather than finding the fairy, she instead found another being, one that she wasn’t so familiar with. 

Now, understandably, when you’ve been woken up violently, you’re not going to be a pleasant person for a while. With a 'Hmph!', the girl made her way over, scowling. "HEY!" She called out, brushing aside anything that was in her way. "Just what do you think you’re doing?!” Of course, she wasn’t entirely sure of what was going on, and wasn’t even aware if the guy had anything to do with the fairy incident, but she seemed to believe that for the moment. “You can’t just walk into a place like this! There are people trying to sleep here!”

[apparitionofthelichyard]

At the rude addressing, muted slightly by the foliage everywhere, he turned to the source, visor barely visible under the hood as he looked down at the approaching girl. She didn't seem to be a threat any, but in a realm where magic existed so freely, appearances meant nothing. As such, he remained in a defensive position, clawed hands on his scythe handle.

Did he do something to offend her, somehow? Connection to plants, some form of disdain for the otherworldly, the scythe? Given the disheveled appearance of the girl and the sudden rudeness from nowhere, the apparition something had awoken this girl, apparently roughly, with how angry she seemed.

There was a full two seconds for all of that thought to transpire before he spoke. "What I am doing," he replied, his tone holding a hint of annoyance, holding it back to remain civil, "is traveling, maiden." Besides, walking was for the living. "Or rather, was, considering you have halted my progress by assuming I have wronged you in some way."

[apparitionofthelichyard]

"I will cause no trouble," he assured, although if something tried at him, he would be more than happy to defend himself. The rush of a battle was always something to look forward to for him.

Feeling the subject had run it’s course, Specter Knight shifted gears to another question on his mind. “Why is there no gatekeeper on this side, if one exists within Gensokyo?”

[makai-demonsarchive-blog]

"Oh, don’t worry, I didn’t suspect you would."

"Oh? Well, not many demons are interested in leaving Makai. Some years ago, we had an incident where many decided to and left into Gensokyo, far too many for our gatekeeper to stop. Although it was somewhat illegal, I was one of the many who tried to take advantage of the crowds and sneak into Gensokyo. Then a shrine maiden came and took care of that, I was bed-ridden for around a week, but us demons heal quickly, and I;m one of the more advanced ones when it comes to that. But, anyway, now many demons don’t wish to leave to Gensokyo besides me and some family, really. So there’s no need for a guard."

[apparitionofthelichyard]

"Shrine maiden..." he repeated, going over the story again within whatever was behind that visor that was capable of thought. So this woman was some form of enforcer for the other realm, Gensokyo. And an efficient one, too, given how it hinted on her dealing with more than one opponent, and the apparent miasma in the air added another feat to the list. And yet, the questions grew.

"...I see," he stated, assuring Luize he had both heard and listened, but needing some further info. "Tell me more on this miasma within Makai. What exactly does it do to those not native?"

[apparitionofthelichyard]

Specter Knight had been wandering through the Forest of Magic, making himself scarce in the realm he was in by remaining off the nearest path, yet keeping it in sight for a couple of reasons. One, he disliked the sunlight that peeked through with less difficulty with the absence of foliage blocking it out, and two, getting lost wasn't exactly something he wanted to do.

Scythe at the ready, he effortlessly cut any shrub or vine in his way, less out of necessity and more to keep his appearances up. If it worked as it should, his plan should keep others from attacking him for fear of being met with the same fate by the menacing cloaked figure. So far, it was, and Specter Knight was content in that.

[nekuroxfantajia]

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[apparitionofthelichyard]

[[Follow this Yukari; very nice take on the gap youkai.]]

[apparitionofthelichyard]

"Good to hear." It was definitely a good sign for him, let alone with an escort. Any form of opponent this early on in his being here would be disadvantageous, knowing nothing on how others attacked each other in this realm. Although he did want to deal with something here, deep inside. He always did.

[makai-demonsarchive-blog]

"Beside the miasma, which cannot really be helped. This place is pretty much always safe for visitors."

"Or…well, unless they start some trouble. But yeah, for the most part, safe."

[apparitionofthelichyard]

"I will cause no trouble," he assured, although if something tried at him, he would be more than happy to defend himself. The rush of a battle was always something to look forward to for him.

Feeling the subject had run it's course, Specter Knight shifted gears to another question on his mind. "Why is there no gatekeeper on this side, if one exists within Gensokyo?"

[makai-demonsarchive-blog]

"Oh, quite…Despite few rather unpleasant people, the majority of the civilization is are kind."

"The city and its people have developed for over 250 years by now, so we could only hope its well."

[apparitionofthelichyard]

"Good to hear." It was definitely a good sigh for him, let alone with an escort. Any form of opponent this early on in his being here would be disadvantageous, knowing nothing on how others attacked each other in this realm. Although he did want to deal with something here, deep inside. He always did.

[apparitionofthelichyard]

Specter Knight had finally found a quiet place to himself by what he assumed to be a river, mist shrouding any extended view of the water, but the flowing of it indicated that it had an inlet and outlet somewhere. Not that he cared too much.

The atmosphere, to him, was a familiar and calming one, the eerie feeling and souls of the dead roaming or idling in place very much similar to his own home. Although the nature of the place concerned him slightly. Was this some form of crossing in this land? So many questions, even when alone.

[apparitionofthelichyard]

And the possibility of some outside force pulling him here wandered into his mind as she stated how it was a recurring thing. “I see,” he replied simply, still mostly trying to take things in rather than prod for information.

At the smile, the apparition gave a nod, unable to really express anything with his visor. “I am known by the name of Specter Knight.” he stated, getting the introduction out of the way while trying to add a little flair in the way he said it. 

[makai-demonsarchive-blog]

"A pleasure to meet you, Specter Knight." She did a bit of curtsy while still walking. "My name’s Luize."

"You don’t need me to ward off the miasma, do you? From what I can tell, it shouldn’t affect you."

[apparitionofthelichyard]

"No, I am fine," he replied, somewhat wishing he didn't need to converse this much to pass the time. Then again, the awkward silence would be rather painful during the trip.

Thinking a moment on a subject, he turned to the city they would pass through soon. "What is this civilization like here in Makai. I would hope they are kind, for the most part."

[apparitionofthelichyard]

He floated back at the appearance of the woman, scythe handle shifting into his second hand out of reflex, just in case something unwanted and unexpected occurred. “…No,” the apparition simply replied, getting an odd feeling from her.

After a moment, Specter Knight spoke again, cautiously moving his left hand from his weapon, moving into a more idle stance as he remained an inch or two above the ground. “Who are you?” he asked, watching her for any sort of tells on personality and demeanor.

[nekuroxfantajia]

        [☯] — ❝Oops, did I startle you?❞ The odd woman giggled,                                a disturbing grin spiraled across her face.                           ❝My my, aren’t you a fascinating specter.❞ She seemed                               to avoid his question about who she was, more interested                               on what he was.

[apparitionofthelichyard]

He felt uneasy around this character, that grin almost like the kind he saw with the Enchantress in the past. Cruel and/or mischievous, neither of which he found good on the other.

"Specter Knight," he replied, giving her his title as well as confirming her observation. He would reiterate his first question, but he doubted she would answer it quite yet. Instead, he attempted to get to the point. "What do you need?"

[nekuroxfantajia]

apparitionofthelichyard has been spirited away

[nekuroxfantajia]

        [☯] — ❝You are not a being from here, are you?❞

[apparitionofthelichyard]

He floated back at the appearance of the woman, scythe handle shifting into his second hand out of reflex, just in case something unwanted and unexpected occurred. "...No," the apparition simply replied, getting an odd feeling from her.

After a moment, Specter Knight spoke again, cautiously moving his left hand from his weapon, moving into a more idle stance as he remained an inch or two above the ground. "Who are you?" he asked, watching her for any sort of tells on personality and demeanor.

[apparitionofthelichyard]

Specter Knight watched the display, finding the odd summoning process interesting. He wondered how many times others have called her accidentally. Nodding to Yumeko as he left, he made a note to visit at a later time; he had yet to see how well she handled her weapons, after all.

Now he had a new female leading him along, Specter Knight making sure to remain just inside striking distance in case she tried anything.

[makai-demonsarchive-blog]

"Seems you’ve somehow turned up in Makai, correct?" She made talk as they walked. "It wouldn’t be the first time, yet we’ve unable to figure out as to why this keeps happening."

She turned her head for a second and smiled at him.

[apparitionofthelichyard]

And the possibility of some outside force pulling him here wandered into his mind as she stated how it was a recurring thing. "I see," he replied simply, still mostly trying to take things in rather than prod for information.

At the smile, the apparition gave a nod, unable to really express anything with his visor. "I am known by the name of Specter Knight." he stated, getting the introduction out of the way while trying to add a little flair in the way he said it.