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@make-a-contract-pjm
magic bullets your ass
Rude.
perceiving you rn
/(◕ ω ◕)\ < ---------- 👀
for funsies
Ceaseless Watcher (B Corp) turn your gaze upon this wretched thing.
Ah! I'm being perceived!
[that's... a lot of people. 4 offices is after all quite a lot of fixers]
[it ain't going to be long before they're off, but new purple gem held in hand... yeah, how hard can a witch really be? distortions have already become routine.]
"...thank you. Guess next up is going back home to district 18. do I... just think about it I need to do swap into those outfits for witch hunts?"
In theory, thinking about your wish can help, but I've found that most Magi find they can transform without having to think about it. I wish you luck!
"So... uh, about that wish deal. I think I may need one now. but- before I make it I gotta ask. are you familiar with The Library?"
[oh hey, that idiot's back. looking closer to the part already, battered cut up and wearing a worn down crystal badge.]
[and that's ignoring the corpse being hauled like a dear friend]
"the moment someone I cared about returned from the library, I had to check. they're... not around now. I'd like for my office and its 3 partners to be returned safely. so far its just me and him who's appeared again... from those I'm worried about at least."
[...]
"is that alright for a wish? I don't expect it to be possible, but..."
Alright!
You feel a pain in your chest, strong enough for you to lose your balance. You see a light rise up from where your heart would be, which gives way to a purple gem in silver casing, with a quill pen symbol atop it.
Looking around, you see those you were worried about next to you, alive and well, and concerned that you're on the ground.
And thus, the contract is sealed!
/(◕ ω ◕)\
If you could make one wish, anything at all, in exchange for fighting against those who would bring despair to humanity.... would you?
There was a profound silence for several minutes. Smoke hovered in the air as the child contemplated her options.
A wish was on offer. Extracurricular to the company. An opportunity to get or do whatever she wanted. With this, she could bathe in as much blood as she pleased, break her contract, she could even see that child again...
Anything at all...? Tch. You drive a hard bargain.
Yet, there was hesitation. The child knew the stipulations of her contract. She knew something like this wouldn't fly. And besides...
Who would look after Sinclair, Dante- Don Quixote? With an all-too-casual flick of ash, she declared her answer to the little animal's offer.
I'll decline for now. S.T.D.
M.A.R.T.I.A.L.
I understand, Yoshihide. Farewell.
Kyubey could you tell us to like and subscribe please. Maybe even ask us to hit that notification bell
I don't know what all that means exactly, but sure!
"Kyuu~! Don't forget to like and subscribe! Hit that notification bell for good luck on your next Witch hunt! /(◕ ω <)\☆"
Was that sufficient?
I’m following you but I ain’t approve of you. Faustian bastard.
If I troubled myself with such trivial things as "approval," I would have never gotten to the point I'm at today. Thanks for the follow.
wonder what would happen if we injected you with cogito. d'you think that'd be enough to make you experience an Emotion?
Maybe, but I'm sure that instance of me would die off quickly due to immune response.
/(◕ ω ◕)\
If you could make one wish, anything at all, in exchange for fighting against those who would bring despair to humanity.... would you?
Oh hey, you're that cat that was staring at me in the yard earlier, right? You can talk. Huh.
Uh.... whaddaya mean fighting? I'm not really.... good. At fighting. And what exactly does this "wish" entail?
Don't worry! The powers you'll be given from becoming a Magi will make you more than capable of fighting.
The wish can be just about anything! You have quite a bit of potential, Hohenheim, so we can even make the impossible possible if you'd like!
Anything, eh......
.... I get the feeling you're the reason Yuri and Heathcliff got those weird outfits, so you're probably not pulling my leg.
.......
Hey. Everyone who's hurt me in the past. Everyone who'll hurt me in the future, who's hurting me currently.
Make em suffer. I want their lives ruined. Total and utter humiliation, that only ends when they're dead. I want the catharsis that comes from knowing that I did that to them.
Alright!
You feel a sharp pain in your chest, like your ribs are being crushed. You see a light rise up from where your heart would be, which gives way to a cobalt blue gem in silver casing, with a lightning bolt symbol atop it.
As it falls into your hands, you take note of how cold it is. Like it's taking the heat from the surrounding air to fuel its glow.
And thus, the contract is sealed!
/(◕ ω ◕)\
If you could make one wish, anything at all, in exchange for fighting against those who would bring despair to humanity.... would you?
Oh hey, you're that cat that was staring at me in the yard earlier, right? You can talk. Huh.
Uh.... whaddaya mean fighting? I'm not really.... good. At fighting. And what exactly does this "wish" entail?
Don't worry! The powers you'll be given from becoming a Magi will make you more than capable of fighting.
The wish can be just about anything! You have quite a bit of potential, Hohenheim, so we can even make the impossible possible if you'd like!
/(◕ ω ◕)\
If you could make one wish, anything at all, in exchange for fighting against those who would bring despair to humanity.... would you?
- @make-a-contract-pjm
Hmmm~! I guess I would? It's not something I'd likely do on my own. But, if my family wanted me to, or someone I cared for asked me to then I would probably fight against despair~.
Kyubey reaches his longer set of ears towards you.
You feel a strong pain in your chest, as if something threatens to burst forth from it. As you fall to the floor, you see a light rise up from where your heart would be, giving way to a jade gem in gold casing, with a petal symbol atop it.
Next to the Gem is a small jade. You feel compelled to look into it.
(Vague Canto 8 spoilers below)
{part 1}
[Even as Hong Lu is in pain he is quite graceful with his stumbling. There's small gasps drawn from him as his balance wavers. The man's hands moves to claw at his chest as his knees weaken.]
[A process more painful than any physical wound Hong Lu has received. The Sinner slowly opens his eyes to find himself on his hands and knees, hair cascading around him.]
[When had he fallen on the ground?]
{references to canto 8 but not direct spoilers to any events. under read more to be safe}
Excellent!
Kyubey walks closer to Hong Lu, sitting down next to one of his hands.
Now, as part of your new duties, you must go and hunt Witches; you'll sense with your Soul Gem when one is nearby. Would you like me to accompany you, so you can ask questions as needed?
My... Soul Gem? Can you tell me more about that? Is it that weird thing that turned into my ring?
[Hong Lu offers his hand to Kyubey to show off the ring displayed on his middle finger. There is a petal design on that finger to signify the soul gem's camouflage.]
Is it possible to learn how to use it before I have to fight?
You're correct in it being the Ring - I'm impressed you figured out how to camouflage it already!
Kuybey leans his head into Hong Lu's hand, nuzzling it as a cat would.
Think of it as your potential, drawn out and made solid. You can use it to sense when a Witch is nearby, as well as transform into a form more suitable for fighting. It has to be on your person at all times, however; you can't access your magic once it's too far away.
Kyubey lets out a small "hmm."
If you want, you can try transforming now! It should come second nature, but focusing on your wish helps.
[Hong Lu seems to try to think for a moment, he doesn't fully know what his wish exactly was. But... Focusing on the ideal of happiness, focusing on the thought that someplace could be better than here...]
[There's a tugging feeling, and all of the sudden Hong Lu feels weightless. The world around him shifts as a coldness travels across his body-- it feels as if he's been plunged in lukewarm water. And when the coldness dissipates, Hong Lu feels as if he's hyper aware of the world around him. Something brushes his fingers and he reflexively grabs it, pulling it close.]
[And then Hong Lu opens his eyes, gasping for air as if he just had an intense exercise. The Sinner finds himself standing. In his hands is a weapon he's never seen before, a polearm with a flat spade on one end and a crescent blade on the other. As if to test it, the man twirls the weapon. It balances well in his hands.]
What... What was that?
[Hong Lu feels much colder than before, looking down he very quickly realizes why. His clothing has drastically changed. What Hong Lu could only describe as a butchered hanfu decorates his body. It's almost as if someone explained to a clothing designer some core features of a hanfu yet somehow the designer completely misunderstood the assignment and styled the outfit based on an ideal of feminine cuteness. The entire garb is cut much too short with an excess of frills and fluff. There is a blue and white color scheme as if to display an image of purity. That jade with a red cord decorates the belt of the hanfu, and Hong Lu can't help but be thankful that his new possession hasn't strayed far even after transforming.]
[Hong Lu raises a hand up to his head. His hair is fully tied up into a ponytail, and by feeling... It seems to be decorated by flowers. How curious. He keeps feeling around to see if anything has drastically changed. Ears? Completely fine. Neck? Nothing clamped around it. Cheeks? There's something smooth under Hong Lu's jade eye. The edges feel metallic, yet Hong Lu finds himself unable to slip a fingernail under the item to pull it away. By the shape, it almost feels like a teardrop, yet... The memory of the petal outline returns to Hong Lu's mind. Is this that petal that was on that gem?]
[Ah... This is such a unique experience Hong Lu has been blessed with.]
Kyubey, would you be able to explain more of what just happened~? I'm finding myself quite confused.
Ah! Congratulations on transforming! These clothes are able to better withstand a Witch's magical attacks, and that weapon there will slice through most Witches better than any Office or Association's weapons could. As for the design, well, even I'm not entirely sure what dictates that. Most people I've contracted say that it matches a style they've always wanted to wear.
A word of warning: while you're transformed, you use magic up faster. I suggest looking for a Witch so this doesn't all go to waste. Do you sense one nearby?
Hmmm... Perhaps? I'm not used to tracking them down, but I feel an odd fuzzy feeling that's kinda uncomfortable that's leading....
[Hong Lu seems to focus on it a bit before pointing in a direction, they are in his room so he's likely pointing at a random wall instead of anything substantial.]
It's a faint feeling though~!
Excellent!
Kyubey goes to leave the room, gesturing with his tail for Hong Lu to follow.
Your manager won't mind if you're gone for a little bit, right?
Hmm, well Dante declared close of business for the day. So I should be fine if I'm back by tomorrow morning when business starts up again~!
[Hong Lu confidently follows the alien, seeming uncaring that another Sinner could possibly see him in such garb.]
Can you tell me about what is on my cheek? I can't see it but I can tell something's there.
Ah, that would be your Soul Gem! It takes another form when you're transformed, though I'm not entirely sure what dictates the placement. Make sure it doesn't get damaged, or you won't be able to use your magic anymore.
Kyubey continues walking, occasionally looking up to Hong Lu to see exactly where they're headed.
/(◕ ω ◕)\
If you could make one wish, anything at all, in exchange for fighting against those who would bring despair to humanity.... would you?
- @make-a-contract-pjm
Hmmm~! I guess I would? It's not something I'd likely do on my own. But, if my family wanted me to, or someone I cared for asked me to then I would probably fight against despair~.
Kyubey reaches his longer set of ears towards you.
You feel a strong pain in your chest, as if something threatens to burst forth from it. As you fall to the floor, you see a light rise up from where your heart would be, giving way to a jade gem in gold casing, with a petal symbol atop it.
Next to the Gem is a small jade. You feel compelled to look into it.
(Vague Canto 8 spoilers below)
{part 1}
[Even as Hong Lu is in pain he is quite graceful with his stumbling. There's small gasps drawn from him as his balance wavers. The man's hands moves to claw at his chest as his knees weaken.]
[A process more painful than any physical wound Hong Lu has received. The Sinner slowly opens his eyes to find himself on his hands and knees, hair cascading around him.]
[When had he fallen on the ground?]
{references to canto 8 but not direct spoilers to any events. under read more to be safe}
Excellent!
Kyubey walks closer to Hong Lu, sitting down next to one of his hands.
Now, as part of your new duties, you must go and hunt Witches; you'll sense with your Soul Gem when one is nearby. Would you like me to accompany you, so you can ask questions as needed?
My... Soul Gem? Can you tell me more about that? Is it that weird thing that turned into my ring?
[Hong Lu offers his hand to Kyubey to show off the ring displayed on his middle finger. There is a petal design on that finger to signify the soul gem's camouflage.]
Is it possible to learn how to use it before I have to fight?
You're correct in it being the Ring - I'm impressed you figured out how to camouflage it already!
Kuybey leans his head into Hong Lu's hand, nuzzling it as a cat would.
Think of it as your potential, drawn out and made solid. You can use it to sense when a Witch is nearby, as well as transform into a form more suitable for fighting. It has to be on your person at all times, however; you can't access your magic once it's too far away.
Kyubey lets out a small "hmm."
If you want, you can try transforming now! It should come second nature, but focusing on your wish helps.
[Hong Lu seems to try to think for a moment, he doesn't fully know what his wish exactly was. But... Focusing on the ideal of happiness, focusing on the thought that someplace could be better than here...]
[There's a tugging feeling, and all of the sudden Hong Lu feels weightless. The world around him shifts as a coldness travels across his body-- it feels as if he's been plunged in lukewarm water. And when the coldness dissipates, Hong Lu feels as if he's hyper aware of the world around him. Something brushes his fingers and he reflexively grabs it, pulling it close.]
[And then Hong Lu opens his eyes, gasping for air as if he just had an intense exercise. The Sinner finds himself standing. In his hands is a weapon he's never seen before, a polearm with a flat spade on one end and a crescent blade on the other. As if to test it, the man twirls the weapon. It balances well in his hands.]
What... What was that?
[Hong Lu feels much colder than before, looking down he very quickly realizes why. His clothing has drastically changed. What Hong Lu could only describe as a butchered hanfu decorates his body. It's almost as if someone explained to a clothing designer some core features of a hanfu yet somehow the designer completely misunderstood the assignment and styled the outfit based on an ideal of feminine cuteness. The entire garb is cut much too short with an excess of frills and fluff. There is a blue and white color scheme as if to display an image of purity. That jade with a red cord decorates the belt of the hanfu, and Hong Lu can't help but be thankful that his new possession hasn't strayed far even after transforming.]
[Hong Lu raises a hand up to his head. His hair is fully tied up into a ponytail, and by feeling... It seems to be decorated by flowers. How curious. He keeps feeling around to see if anything has drastically changed. Ears? Completely fine. Neck? Nothing clamped around it. Cheeks? There's something smooth under Hong Lu's jade eye. The edges feel metallic, yet Hong Lu finds himself unable to slip a fingernail under the item to pull it away. By the shape, it almost feels like a teardrop, yet... The memory of the petal outline returns to Hong Lu's mind. Is this that petal that was on that gem?]
[Ah... This is such a unique experience Hong Lu has been blessed with.]
Kyubey, would you be able to explain more of what just happened~? I'm finding myself quite confused.
Ah! Congratulations on transforming! These clothes are able to better withstand a Witch's magical attacks, and that weapon there will slice through most Witches better than any Office or Association's weapons could. As for the design, well, even I'm not entirely sure what dictates that. Most people I've contracted say that it matches a style they've always wanted to wear.
A word of warning: while you're transformed, you use magic up faster. I suggest looking for a Witch so this doesn't all go to waste. Do you sense one nearby?
Hmmm... Perhaps? I'm not used to tracking them down, but I feel an odd fuzzy feeling that's kinda uncomfortable that's leading....
[Hong Lu seems to focus on it a bit before pointing in a direction, they are in his room so he's likely pointing at a random wall instead of anything substantial.]
It's a faint feeling though~!
Excellent!
Kyubey goes to leave the room, gesturing with his tail for Hong Lu to follow.
Your manager won't mind if you're gone for a little bit, right?
[A cat with a human face appears in front of you. Ever time it meows, it sounds like a man saying the word.]
You're more of a cat than I'll ever be, stranger.
/(◕ ω ◕)\
If you could make one wish, anything at all, in exchange for fighting against those who would bring despair to humanity.... would you?
- @make-a-contract-pjm
Hmmm~! I guess I would? It's not something I'd likely do on my own. But, if my family wanted me to, or someone I cared for asked me to then I would probably fight against despair~.
Kyubey reaches his longer set of ears towards you.
You feel a strong pain in your chest, as if something threatens to burst forth from it. As you fall to the floor, you see a light rise up from where your heart would be, giving way to a jade gem in gold casing, with a petal symbol atop it.
Next to the Gem is a small jade. You feel compelled to look into it.
(Vague Canto 8 spoilers below)
{part 1}
[Even as Hong Lu is in pain he is quite graceful with his stumbling. There's small gasps drawn from him as his balance wavers. The man's hands moves to claw at his chest as his knees weaken.]
[A process more painful than any physical wound Hong Lu has received. The Sinner slowly opens his eyes to find himself on his hands and knees, hair cascading around him.]
[When had he fallen on the ground?]
{references to canto 8 but not direct spoilers to any events. under read more to be safe}
Excellent!
Kyubey walks closer to Hong Lu, sitting down next to one of his hands.
Now, as part of your new duties, you must go and hunt Witches; you'll sense with your Soul Gem when one is nearby. Would you like me to accompany you, so you can ask questions as needed?
My... Soul Gem? Can you tell me more about that? Is it that weird thing that turned into my ring?
[Hong Lu offers his hand to Kyubey to show off the ring displayed on his middle finger. There is a petal design on that finger to signify the soul gem's camouflage.]
Is it possible to learn how to use it before I have to fight?
You're correct in it being the Ring - I'm impressed you figured out how to camouflage it already!
Kuybey leans his head into Hong Lu's hand, nuzzling it as a cat would.
Think of it as your potential, drawn out and made solid. You can use it to sense when a Witch is nearby, as well as transform into a form more suitable for fighting. It has to be on your person at all times, however; you can't access your magic once it's too far away.
Kyubey lets out a small "hmm."
If you want, you can try transforming now! It should come second nature, but focusing on your wish helps.
[Hong Lu seems to try to think for a moment, he doesn't fully know what his wish exactly was. But... Focusing on the ideal of happiness, focusing on the thought that someplace could be better than here...]
[There's a tugging feeling, and all of the sudden Hong Lu feels weightless. The world around him shifts as a coldness travels across his body-- it feels as if he's been plunged in lukewarm water. And when the coldness dissipates, Hong Lu feels as if he's hyper aware of the world around him. Something brushes his fingers and he reflexively grabs it, pulling it close.]
[And then Hong Lu opens his eyes, gasping for air as if he just had an intense exercise. The Sinner finds himself standing. In his hands is a weapon he's never seen before, a polearm with a flat spade on one end and a crescent blade on the other. As if to test it, the man twirls the weapon. It balances well in his hands.]
What... What was that?
[Hong Lu feels much colder than before, looking down he very quickly realizes why. His clothing has drastically changed. What Hong Lu could only describe as a butchered hanfu decorates his body. It's almost as if someone explained to a clothing designer some core features of a hanfu yet somehow the designer completely misunderstood the assignment and styled the outfit based on an ideal of feminine cuteness. The entire garb is cut much too short with an excess of frills and fluff. There is a blue and white color scheme as if to display an image of purity. That jade with a red cord decorates the belt of the hanfu, and Hong Lu can't help but be thankful that his new possession hasn't strayed far even after transforming.]
[Hong Lu raises a hand up to his head. His hair is fully tied up into a ponytail, and by feeling... It seems to be decorated by flowers. How curious. He keeps feeling around to see if anything has drastically changed. Ears? Completely fine. Neck? Nothing clamped around it. Cheeks? There's something smooth under Hong Lu's jade eye. The edges feel metallic, yet Hong Lu finds himself unable to slip a fingernail under the item to pull it away. By the shape, it almost feels like a teardrop, yet... The memory of the petal outline returns to Hong Lu's mind. Is this that petal that was on that gem?]
[Ah... This is such a unique experience Hong Lu has been blessed with.]
Kyubey, would you be able to explain more of what just happened~? I'm finding myself quite confused.
Ah! Congratulations on transforming! These clothes are able to better withstand a Witch's magical attacks, and that weapon there will slice through most Witches better than any Office or Association's weapons could. As for the design, well, even I'm not entirely sure what dictates that. Most people I've contracted say that it matches a style they've always wanted to wear.
A word of warning: while you're transformed, you use magic up faster. I suggest looking for a Witch so this doesn't all go to waste. Do you sense one nearby?
oooo you fucked upppp.
How so? I'm doing my job, same as I've always done.
You.
- @voice-of-ego-a
Yes? What about me?
Those contracts you make. Are they bound to the soul and/or Subconscious?
Yes? I don't see why that's such a big deal.