⊰ The white hawk ⊱

❝ A dream... It's something you do for yourself, not for others. ❞ ❴Ｆｅｍｔｏ ↗ Ｇｒｉｆｆｉｔｈ❵ You were always looking up, rising at the top...paying heed to nothing but ascension. Flying alone above all... ❴affiliated with citta alveare❵

[decapitulation-blog]

The boy turned around and smiled at the stranger whom had approached him. Had he managed to pique another’s interest? Kaworu chuckled at his own oddities as he became more and more self-aware.

"Has it now? Maybe it’s because I’ve a bias towards those whom I cannot identify with."

[drihten]

An eyebrow was raised, perturbing for a few seconds his commonly bland expression that fortunately was left aside. Is this one of those moments where Griffith is meant to inquire further what he is--? The answer should be obvious if he has stated he cannot identify with those earthly beings. Yet, the fifth member of the God Hand feels somewhat unsure on asking despite is not a visible part of his expression. Oh, well. It won't do harm to pretend ignorance.

❝That seems to be the case. I didn't think I would hear someone speak so openly about those topics.❞

❝Should I ask 'What are you?' or maybe ... 'How come you don't identify with a human if you look like one' ? I am curious on what answer you have prepared for me, reply to whichever you desire.❞

[colchiswitch-deactivated2018021]

"Indeed, that it does." To that, she utters a faint laugh. Were she to hold memories of her time here, perhaps she could have done otherwise. Ironic, that. "I hope such displays continue on, if only for our enjoyment. Too long has it been since I’ve had a good laugh at another’s expense."

[drihten]

 ❝Milady has an interesting sense of humor but I am at fault too.❞ He could have not said it better and made notice of such, imitating her laugh vaguely. For a moment, he reflects his next step, leaving is possible but does not sate what he seeks. A turn of head directed yet again to observe the female, he adds, ❝I have been terribly rude, have I not? Not announcing myself and all -- I am Griffith from the Band of the Hawk, though the name is no longer of relevance in this realm but it has a dear meaning to me.❞

❝So, may I know to who I owe the honor too...?❞

[decapitulation-blog]

"Humans truly are the finest species. You may think them depraved or needlessly cruel, but that is to impose the flaws of the individual upon the collective experience; that sort of oversimplification… isn’t that human in and of itself? To regard a handful of bad seeds as indicative of all the others— there’s no need to imagine yourselves better than these precious beings."

[drihten]

To speak so nonchalantly about humans -- wasn't it curious? Whilst he could provide his personal opinion on the matter, he refrained from doing such and instead made his presence noticeable by taking a step forward.

❝Forgive the intrusion, your reflection has sparked my interest.❞

[vibrantflame-deactivated2014080]

Senida suspected nothing, though by now, strange behavior wouldn’t be very surprising. Speaking of which, she still had to find a solution to it, but for now she had someone before her who needed assistance. As much as she wanted to find out how it came to be in the first place, she couldn’t take her words back.

"You’re welcome. But really, it’s no trouble.", she spoke, partially repeating herself. The wizard never helped others to get something out of it. No, she helped others for the sake of helping them. She was a compassionate woman, albeit a petite one. Even if she was a little exhausted from an earlier argument.

"District Zeta, hmm?", she started, "I believe that’s under Sector Six. It isn’t that far from here, actually. However, I’m not quite sure if the plants that were causing trouble over there have calmed down yet." The last couple of weeks had been filled with people trying to calm the sentient plants that had infected others along the surface. But it should be alright now, right? If she did run into any trouble, she could always use her fire magic. What about him?

"You’re right about that. They do like to cause a lot of havoc around here, from time to time. You seem to be handling it pretty well, though, for a newcomer. That’s always a good thing. Panicking over being kidnapped doesn’t do much other than cloud your thoughts and make you stressed. You have to relax before thinking into it. "

[drihten]

 ❝ 'Plants causing trouble' ? I can see they have chosen a very colorful place for me.❞ For a lack of better terms, he could not still not avoid growing 'annoyed' despite keeping it to himself and continuing offering a calm attitude.

Above everything, that is his most natural behavior, never once he has shown that many glimpses of his troubled expression -- he is not foreign to anger but only those who deserved to be drown in said emotion for 'rattling' him can admire such unnatural facet.

It better be saved for later, the white-haired girl had been nothing but kind -- yet, isn't it normal for him to obtain easily other's sympathy? No, that surely will be clearer in no time. She was doing it out of her good heart which still provided an optimist outlook to Griffith.

❝You said it yourself, I win nothing by letting the situation cloud my thoughts and getting stressed.❞ He only needs a way to make himself go through, start a plan to make true his newly obtained goal  -- this city and its inhabitants will crumble underneath the white hawk's glory.

❝I won't stay with my arms crossed and let them do what they want with me, though.❞

[nishino-kun]

"…I sacrifice!”

[swordofdemacia-blog]

Garen breathed in listening to this man’s words. They weren’t wrong nor were they to be taken in any form of offense. He nods slightly, his pauldrons shifting. 

"Does a man truly yearn to shoulder such stories. Does a soldier truly wish to carry his title after enduring so many battles…? Countless conflicts that you hope will bring peace, only to fight millions more." That was no exaggeration. He chuckled. "Dream, sir? Perhaps… I can no longer remember what it was and why I was fighting. The scientists made sure of it." 

[drihten]

 ❝It is honor and love for what a knight lives, am I not wrong? Whether spilling blood is meaningless or not... is for you to decide.❞ His blue gaze shifts into another direction, putting more thought, there were always an exception to that norm. However, if this man was a man driven by a crazed desire for bloodlust or simply swung his sword due an enjoyment found in a battle -- No, with time he'll see and confirm. But what was it? Hoping to not find a man with a characteristic similar to that 'old friend' -- only to give it a label, friend was a word quite ill-used -- was such terribly shameful from the God hand.

A pensive expression now alters his features, Griffith dares to sigh and proceeds talking rather than delving in a trivial necessity to dug a past that has been left behind. Looking forward is way more tempting.

❝The reason you fight for is worth your life and of the many more men, you cannot allow anyone's interference corrupt it.❞ Unless this man was merely basking in falsehood, striving for what he could out of duty and not due an honest yearn of glory. ❝To live is to be victorious, you have not survived this far only to fall down and bring shame to that purpose.

Now it's dormant but it resides within you.❞

❝Stand up from misery, warrior.❞

[shirakin]

"I believe this is what I told you. You are mine. If you want to leave in spite of that, then you will have to prize yourself from my grasp!"

[colchiswitch-deactivated2018021]

"Of course they are. It’s human nature, is it not? But no matter how they try to avoid being reminded, everything will return with due time. That’s the sad truth of the matter. They can continue to ignore it until that happens, but what awaits them afterwards is only regret and pain."

[drihten]

❝And until that moment arrives, we shall wait. Isn't that right? You said it yourself and so I will reaffirm it, they cannot evade it forever.❞ He is not the most empathic  -- deity? demon? -- in this world to actually bother. ❝ But it still presents an interesting scenario, milady.❞

[colchiswitch-deactivated2018021]

"As amusing as it is to observe a headless chicken until it bleeds to death. Choosing now, of all times, to indulge in their youth is idiocy at its finest."

[drihten]

❝That may be. Don't you think they are avoiding it on purpose? It's a mere guess, I didn't arrive too late to be affected but to confront one's memories...it surely is painful for them.❞

[barrierpasser]

If she had been called out on her rudeness, she probably would have been surprised. It was hard for her to convey her emotions too well— and when she rarely showed too many expressions, one would probably imagine her to come off as surly. Not like she particularly phrased her words in a friendly manner, either.

Going at it again, her next message comes slightly sooner than the last.

[ don’t know the layout of the city 100%, but ask away ]

Mao’s expression, meanwhile, was still a relatively bland one— having canted her head aside slightly as she let the other read.

… Though, this was her default look to begin with.

[drihten]

He would not comment on every detail, most of his observations were only spoken aloud when the time was fitting and everything else remained for himself. No need to worry on trivialities, right? He appeared rather delighted despite his features formed a calm expression that nothing would seem to disturb. ❝I don't believe is possible to know everything accurately but I want to look what this city has to offer. Would it not be interesting?❞ His voice sounded almost amused at the thought and if he settled his mind in that goal-- for sure it will become a reality.

He had what was required, for he was not a man to be taken for granted.

❝Fortunately for you, I am looking for a specific place, it is District Zeta if I can recall.❞ Glancing at the girl while his hand was placed on his chest, his midsection bowed before having a chance to begin the search for that dreadful district.

❝And I apologize for not introducing myself. I'm Griffith, that way you can give a name to this face.❞

[drihten]

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[drihten]

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[drihten]

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[swordofdemacia-blog]

"One should hope that this silence breed an everlasting peace. But that is a naivety lost on a soldier like me…"

[drihten]

❝Hmm?❞ As per usual, it is better to pretend no particular intention had drawn Griffith to where he stood, that it was a coincidence -- a view of the nocturnal sky and winter breeze to enjoy is all that he cared for. It does not stop him from talking, prying in vague statements and dancing around the matter. ❝Peace is what we seek, men only fight when they have a reason to. One worth our lives. Ah, but the results are uncertain as always and you know it, don't you? You must be carrying on those shoulders an interesting story.❞

❝And you desire not to fight anymore, the title of a soldier is unfitting now but you continue to cling on it.❞ He still ran his tongue, confidently speaking of what he may not know. ❝Perhaps you have nothing other than that? Empty words, a promise? Duty? Or is it...a dream?❞

[lunarserpent]

[callainas-deactivated20140401]

          ❝W-Well— I bet it’s not the first time someone’s told you that.❞

               「Her rattled nerves seeped into her tone; she was flustered by such a charming face, frequently the victim of good looks.」

[drihten]

❝It can be common but it does not make it less flattering.❞ And how meaningless they were for him but he still appeared content, glad to hear those words. At the very end, it was an universal truth that continues to apply even in a foreign land -- Griffith will favored or despised, never in between.

Anyone can appreciate when starting to tell apart who belong where.

❝Besides, I can see you are no stranger either to compliments.❞

[swordofdemacia-blog]

"Something is amiss this night…" 

[drihten]

❝Consider this silence as a prelude for a greater event.❞

❝I will not lie, it is quite comforting.❞