( Even this far... I haven't been able to get them off my trail at all...
It's been so long since I last ventured so far from the Burrow... I'm not sure where I am. )
The bushes nearby shake. DJ startles.
DJ: ( They're here...! )
βRattle...β
DJ: ... ...?
( A snake? )
βSqueak, squeakβ
A small owl hops out into the clearing. It looks up at DJ with large googly eyes, head tilted. DJ blinks.
DJ: ... Oh.
You...β You're Mystic's Familiar. Nazaat, was it?
βSqueakβ
DJ: Since you're here... does that mean Mystic is somewhere nearby? Is he alright?
βCooβ
DJ: He's hurt, but doing better? What do you mean?
βCoo, coo!β
DJ: You'll take me to him instead? Oh, goodness, I'd greatly appreciate it, dear.
However... please, be careful. I'm afraid that if we encounter Shin's Familiars, it will not turn well.
DJ kneels and picks the owl off the ground.
DJ: Please, take me to my son.
βFadeβ
[ Location: Guestroom β Eden Castle ]
Mystic: That damn... fucking...
Mystic paces the room back and forth.
Kou: Sooo... Ruki really said that, huh?
Mystic: Seriously, what's his fuckin' problem...? Stupid little...ββ
Fuckββ!!
Mystic snatches up a lamp. He throws it across the room.
βCrash!β
Kou: Well, congrats on getting in there. Yuma lost the bet.
Mystic: Y'all were bettin' on it?!
Kou: Mys. Mystic, man. The tension was suffocating. Everyone knew it was bound to happen.
Mystic: Everyone? Didn't you just say Yuma lost the bet?
Kou: Yeah, because he said Ruki would go for it first. I said it would be you.
Mystic: ... ... ...
Did I go blind at some point? Even the Little Lamb knew.
Haa... this canβt be happening to me.
Kou: Oh, you smitten fool.
Mystic: 'Smitten', my ass!
Kou: Wellββ
Mystic: ββShut the fuck up.
... ... Whatever. It doesn't matter anymore. He can go fuck himself for all I care. Fuckin' asshole.
Kou: ... ... ...
βFlashbackβ
[ Location: Hallway ]
Ruki: ... ... ...
Kou: ββAh, Ruki! Heard from M-Neko-chan Mys is up.
Ruki: I know. I was in there when he woke up.
Kou: Oh? Was he alright, though? I was barely on my way toββ
Ruki: β¦ Kou.
Kou: Whaβwhat's the matter? Why are you getting serious so suddenly?
Ruki: ⦠⦠There's⦠something I need to tell you and the others...
βEnd Flashbackβ
[ Location: Guestroom ]
Kou: ( So Lord KarlHeinz came to him while Mystic was asleep and⦠)
... ... No wonder...
Mystic: What?
Kou: Oh, nothingγ Just... have you considered that there may have been a reason for why he, you know, snapped like that?
Mystic: Man, I don't give a fuck! What he said was outta pocket!
Kou: Mm. Fair enough.
Mystic: Ugh...
βRustleβ
Mystic falls back onto the bed.
Mystic: ... ... ... Honestly, though...
Kou: ... ...?
Mystic: Now that you mention it⦠somethin' actually seemed off.
Ruki usually makes eye contact when he talks to someone. Especially when he's scoldin' you.
Sure, he was lookin' at me... but not at me. You know what I mean?
Kou: Really? I never noticed.
How attentive of youγ
Mystic: β¦ IβI just... I'm just used to payin' attention to other's mannerisms, that's all. It's part of my job.
Kou: ... ...
Haaβ¦ Listen, Mysββ
βCoo, coo!β
A small shape glides into the room through the balcony.
βCoo, coo!β
Kou: Whaββ?! Is that an owl?!
Mystic: Naz...! Hey, hey, what's the matter with you?!
Kou: You know it?
Mystic: It'sβ ah...! It's my Familiar.
Shitβ What happened, Naz?!
βCoo! Coo, coo!β
Mystic: ... ... Whaβ...?! Are you serious!?
Mystic takes off in a panic. Kou hurries out of the room, close behind him.
Kou: Waβwait, Mys...! Whatβs going on!?
βFadeβ
[ Location: Entrance Hall ]
βThud!β
Guard (1): ββUgh...!!
Guard (2): You...!!
DJ: Haa, haa... please. I'm only looking for my son. I don't mean to harm you...
βFootstepsβ
Kou: Hey, Mys! Wait up!
Mystic: Waitβ stop it!
DJ: ... ...! Mysticβ!!
As Mystic rushes in, so do other members of the castle.
Yuma: Ey, ey! What's with all the noise?!
Ruki: What is this commotion?
DJ rushes into the hall, easily forcing her way through the guards.
Mystic: ββAh...!
Guard (2): Heβhey! Get away from him!
Mystic: That's enough! This's my mother, you dunce! Didn't ya hear what she said?! Are you fuckin' deaf?!
DJ: It's alright. Iβm fine.
Ruki: Haa. Thank you, gentleman. We'll take care of the situation from here.
Mystic: ... ...
Disgruntled, the guards leave.
DJ: What happened to you? What is with this bandage? Shin did this, didn't he?
Mystic: Ah... well...
DJ: ββOf course it was him! He had no shame admitting it himself!
Mystic: I'm alright, though.
DJ: That doesn't make it any better. Do you not remember your condition?
Mystic: 'Course I do, mom...
Ruki: Excuse me, miss... What is happening here?
Kou: β¦ You're Mysticβs mom?
DJ: Oh, of course. How rude of me.
Please call me DJ. And yes, that is right. Mystic is my son.
Do forgive my intrusion. I hadn't intended to cause any trouble for the personnel of your household. Admittedly, I was overly insistent in my attempt to convince them in allowing me passage.
DJ curtsies toward Ruki. Mysticβs expression darkens.
DJ: I beg for your forgiveness.
Mystic: ... ... ...
Ruki: No need to go so far...
Kou: Oh, my. Mys, you and your mom are really...ββ
Yuma: Ya look exactly like her.
Mystic: No shit. It's almost like sheβs my mother.
Yuma: Che. Though she definitely forgot to fix ya up a betta mouth.
Mystic: Fuck you.
DJ: Mystic, please...
Mystic: But he's bein' a dick!
DJ pinches the back of Mystic's arm.
Mystic: Ah, ow, ow, ow! Okay, okay, I get it...!!
... Haa. Mister Hairy-Mountain here is Yuma. This is Kou, and...
... ... That guy's Ruki.
DJ: Oh, of course. I've heard so much about all of you.
Kou: You know about us?
Mystic: Why, of course. Mystic is a chatter box. He will never pass off on sharing about the people in his life.
Yuma: Hm, I see.
Mystic: Don't get too cocky.
Ruki: ... ... Excuse me. There is something I still don't quite understand.
You say you are Mystic's mother, however... how is possible for you to have crossed the boundary of the shield around the castle?
DJ: Perhaps it is because Lord KarlHeinz's magic is meant to fend off a particular spectrum of demons. However, I am not a First Blood, as I assume you think I am.
Yuma: ... ...? Ya ainβt?
DJ: Our name, Jomei, comes from the bloodline of the Strig.
Kou: There is such a thing?
Ruki: ... I believe I've heard of them.
The Strig, otherwise known as Owls, are a tribe that branches off from the Adler Clan.
DJ: That would be correct, young man.
Owls arenβt particularly powerful. Therefore, aren't in the loop of the Demon Realm's politics. Our kind was persecuted by the Adlers for the longest of time and our numbers diminished.
The ones who survived have long since gone into hiding, protected by my family.
Yuma: So, ya ainβt a Founder at all?
Mystic: I am. Sorta.
You know the guy that put a blade in my gut. That guy? Well, that guyβs a First Blood. But also the absent sperm donor that call himself my father.
DJ: ... ...
Kou: That guy is your dad!?
Mystic: I thought I said my dadβs side of the family was batshit insane!?
Yuma: Ya ainβt mentioned it was yer dad that tried to kill yaββ!!
DJ: ... ... As opposed to what the situation implies, Shin had not meant to cause mortal harm. But just to try and subdue Mystic.
First Bloods possess an incredible healing factor, after all. I have seen Shin walk off a hit directly to the heart.
I believe he wasnβt aware of the fact Mysticβs constitution isnβtββ
Mystic: ββMom.
DJ: ... Ah.
Ruki: Isnβt, what?
Mystic: None of your fuckinβ business.
Silence falls on the entrance hall.
Mystic: ... ... Mom, let's look for Reiji. He'll be able to help us get you settled in.
( Itβs been longer than the first time he was hurt. His vitals are stable and the wound is healing well, however.
Why arenβt you waking up? )
... How many time will we have to go through this before you learn to have some self-preservation?
βFlashbackβ
Yui: Once Mystic wakes up, I hope you two get a chance to talk.
βEnd Flashbackβ
Ruki: ( I remember Yui trying to ask my brothers, though they wouldnβt have been know anything either.
Then⦠did Mystic tell her something? )
Ruki looks over at Mystic's resting silhouette.
Ruki: ... Just what are you playing at?
βSwoosh...β
A gust of wind rushes into the room through the open balcony doors.
???: ... ... Ruki.
Ruki: ... ...!
Ruki hurries out.
[ Location: Balcony ]
Ruki: Lord KarlHeinz...
KarlHeinz: β¦ β¦ You've certainly brought quite the trouble to my doorstep, child.
Ruki: Sir, I...β I will take responsibility for this matter. However, please allow me to explain.
KarlHeinz: Very well⦠do tell.
Ruki: This man was wounded by the Founders at the beginning of the Lunar Eclipse while helping us escape with Eve.
I was the only one who stayed behind with him, so I opted for bringing him to the Eden in order to tend to his wounds.
I had hoped danger would not reach us for as long as we waited out the Lunar Eclipse in here. However...
β¦ I suppose we underestimated the gull of these individuals...
KarlHeinz: Fu... I see.
β¦ Tell me, what does this young man call himself?
Ruki: Mystic. His family name is Jomei, I believe.
KarlHeinz: Mystic...
Ruki, have you any clue on the boy's origin?
Ruki: I... I don't. He doesn't share much when it comes to himself.
KarlHeinz: He appears to be quite the unique creature.
KarlHeinz gazes into the room.
KarlHeinz: ββA perfect candidate.
Ruki: ... ... Pardon, sir?
KarlHeinz: Though a demon, this young man is a creature of compassion and care unique to human beings. It is unlike anything I have ever seen nurtured by either First Bloods or Vampires.
Ruki: Lord KarlHeinz, you can't mean...β
KarlHeinz: I believe this boy has the capacity to become Adam.
Ruki: ... ... I see.
KarlHeinz: You do not seem pleased with my words.
Ruki: No. No... sir. It isn't that. I simply... hadn't expected this turn of events...
I am...β
Ruki stares off into the room.
Ruki: ... I am pleased to learn hope for the plan has been renewed.
KarlHeinz: Thus, I trust that you shall know what the best course of action would be.
βRustleβ
KarlHeinz has vanished. Ruki remains, rooted to his spot for a moment.
Ruki: ( Mystic... Adam, huh? )
Ha... hahaha...
[ Location: Guestroom ]
Ruki: ... He thinks you're meant to bring the beginning of a new world...ββ
βFlashbackβ
Mystic: Truth isβ¦
ββYouβre no better than any other Vampire.
Succumbing to your instincts at the sight of something you craveβ¦
βEnd Flashbackβ
Ruki: ( You are no Adam...
But the viper who brought about his demise. )
βKnock, knockβ
βCreakβ
Ruki: ... ...!
Yui: Oh, Ruki...! You're still here.
Ruki: Livestock... what are you doing here?
Yui: I came to change Mystic's bandages!
The doctor said that we should try to do it every couple of hours to keep the wound from getting infected.
Ruki: ... I see. Get on with it, then.
Yui settles by the side of the bed. She tugs back the covers, down to Mystic's waist.
βRustle, rustleβ
Yui: Do you think he'll wake up soon?
Ruki: ... I'm not sure. He hasn't moved at all.
Yui: I'm worried...
Ruki: ... ...
Yui: He was hurt because of me, after all...
Ruki: What exactly happened out there?
Yui: Well... that day, Mystic found me wandering around the castle and suggested we took a walk outside. We were just talking, when a man with an eyepatch and the girl of white hair appeared.
Mystic tried fighting off the man, but he was overpowered. The girl zeroed in on me, but after that, I don't have any recollection of what happened, until I came to at the doors of the guardhouse.
Ruki: If it was a spontaneous decision... then it's possible they had been prowling around the castle. Perhaps searching for a way inside. It was only by coincidence that they encountered the two of you that day.
Yui finishes cleaning Mystic's wound.
Yui: That's probably right...
... ...
Ruki: ... ... What is it? You keep staring at him.
Yui: Even after we make it out of the Lunar Eclipse... Will Mystic be able to return to his family?
Yui reaches up to brush away a strand of hair from Mystic's face.
Yui: I guess... I feel really bad for him...
Ruki: ... ... ...
Are you done?
Yui: Eh?
Ruki: If you're done, then leave.
Yui: So suddenlyββ
βRustleβ
Mystic: Mn... ugh...
Ruki: ... ...!
Mystic: Ahh, damnβ¦
Yui: Mystic...!
Mystic: ... ...?
... ...! Yui...!
βRustleβ
Mystic sits up suddenly.
Mystic: Sigh, you're aight.
He gives her head a friendly pat on the head.
Ruki: ... ...
Talk about yourself.
Mystic: Shit...!
Fuck, at least make a noise if youβre here. Damn.
Ruki: ... ... You've been asleep for a while now. Itβs incredible to see you so active soon after waking up.
Mystic: βThe fuck you mean, 'for a while'?
Yui: Almost two weeksβ¦
Ruki: You did get impaled between the ribs.
Mystic: Oh, yeah. That'll do it. ... Ugh...
Yui: You should lay back down. The Familiar said you should rest until your spine has healed completely.
Mystic: What 'lay back down'? You guys just told me I've been sleeping for long enough.
Ruki: Quit being stubborn. It'll only become troublesome if you open up your wounds again.
Mystic turns. Ruki is standing on the opposite side of the bed to Yui.
Mystic: β¦ Iβm fine.
Ruki: That doesn't mean you should be up and about right after waking up.
Mystic: Iβm tellinβ you, I ainβt tired!
Yui: Guys...ββ
Ruki: You're completely pale.
Mystic: I'm always pale!
Yui: Guys...!!
Mystic: Ah. What?
Yui: Mystic, we know you don't like sitting in place, but you'll have to sit here longer if you really open up your wound again.
Mystic: ... ...
Hmph.
Yui: Do you want something? I can bring it to you.
... Or... Ruki could cook something for you?
Ruki: ... ...
Mystic: Ah, nβno. No need. I don't have any appetite yet.
Yui: I see...
Ruki: Then we'll leave you to rest. Let's go, Livestock.
Yui: Rβright! Rest well, Mystic.
Mystic: Thanks, little lamb.
Yui exits. Ruki begins heading for the door.
Mystic: ... Haa.
Ruki, hold on.
Ruki: ... What? Do you need something, after all?
Mystic: ... I... I'm sorry.
Ruki: What are you talking about?
Mystic: My memory's normally not so terrible after drinking. I don't know what happened the other night.
In fact, I still have no damn clue what happened. But Yui sorta helped me put it togetherβ
Ruki: ... ...?!
Mystic: She was comin' over to check on me... and heard...
The point isββ I'm sorry. When we last talked, I was referring to how often I used to get fucked up. I don't just... sleep with anyone. Even when I'm as blitzed as the other day.
( At leastβ¦ not anymore. But I shouldnβt tell βim that. )
Truth is... it was probably liquid courage. Since... well...β
Mystic looks disturbed, but his face burns brightly.
Mystic: I've always... ...
Ruki: ... ... I see.
Is that all you have to say for yourself?
Mystic: ... ...?
Ruki: So you were drunk. And entirely forgot about what we did. How am I to trust when you say this has never happened before?
Mystic: ( ... Yeah... he's right. But stillββ )
I'm tryin' to apologize here, when you're the one that took advantage of how fucked up I was, ain't that it?!
In that case, who's really the worst one here?!
Ruki: Hah. 'Take advantage'?
You gave yourself to me from the very first day we met. Am I to be blamed for taking something that belongs to me?
ββFor the carelessness of a whore like you?
Mystic: What the fuck... what the fuck's your problem?!
Damnβ¦!! And here I was beating myself over what happened. You're just a selfish bastard. And I was an idiot to worry about shit.
βRustleβ
Mystic stands up from the bed. Blood immediately begins oozing into his bandages.
Mystic: Out.
βSplatterβ
Ruki: ... ...! Mystic, your wounds...!
Mystic: Get the fuck out!!!
Mystic grabs Ruki by the collar of his blazer. He drags the Vampire out of the room.
βBam!β
Mystic: Huff... huff...
Mystic leans back against the door. He crumbles to the ground.
A wolf trudges into the Banmaden. Kazuha slowly dismounts from its back, but continues to heavily lean against it, holding her head in discomfort.
Kazuha: Forgive me, uncle... I caused you trouble.
Shin: Don't sweat it. I couldn't very much leave you behind.
βSwooshβ
The wolf is gone and Shin stands on its place. He continues to hold out his arm for Kazuha to lean on.
Shin: Damn. What even was that?
Kazuha: A Ripple. It's an attack that can be used as either defensive or offensive. Depending on the amount of power input, it should be able to disorient the opposition.
It was used to gain territory over the enemy during the war.
Shin: ... ... Of course. I knew that.
Kazuha: I don't understand...
Why would that damn moronβ
Footsteps approach. DJ and Carla emerge.
Kazuha: ... ...!
DJ: You're back!
Did you...β ah...
DJ looks around. When she realizes they are on their own, her expression deflates.
Carla: ... ... ...
βRustleβ
Kazuha: ... ... Father.
Carla: Shin.
Shin: What is it, brother?
Carla: Why did you accompany Kazuha?
Shin: Why, you ask? It was an order from you, was it not?
Kazuha: ... ... ...
Carla: Kazuha, come here.
Kazuha is still dizzy as she steadies herself back on her feet. She walks closer, stopping in front of Carla.
Carla: Defying my orders is one thing... but making up lies to drag others alongside you is absolutely reprehensible.
Shin: What?! Kazuha, youββ!
Kazuha: ... ... Yes, I defied your orders, sir. And yes, I deceived my uncle.
But, father...! I was so close to getting my hands on that woman's heart. If only those damn Vampires hadn't interfered, then for sure I would haveβ
Carla: Enough!
How old are you now, to act so mindlessly? Are you not aware of the conflicts that you could have caused? Have you learned nothing from the history of our clan?
Kazuha's expression goes rigid. She closes her eyes, but the impact she readies herself for never comes.
Kazuha: ... ...
Carla: ... ... ... Sigh.
Kneel in the courtyard. You are not to stand until I allow it.
Kazuha: ... ... Understood, your majesty.
Kazuha offers her father a short reverence. She leaves.
Shin: Brother, don't you think you're being a little tooβ
Carla: Not one more word out of you. To be so easily deceived...
How shameful.
βFootstepsβ
Carla leaves.
Shin: Goodness...
DJ: ... Please don't pour anymore fuel over the matter, Shin. Master Carla is agitated enough. You'll end up catching the blunt of it all.
Shin: Ah-ahh... enough with the nagging. I've had enough for today. I'm off to take a bath.
DJ: Right, of course. I'll get that prepared for you right awayββ
Shin: Oi, oi. Your enthusiasm is nice, but you can stop acting like you're still working for the castle. Have some pride as the wife of a First Blood, would you?
DJ: "Wife"β?! We aren't married...!
Shin tosses DJ his sword.
DJ: Uff!
Shin: Heh... What're ya getting all red for?
Sigh, just help me put that away for now. I'll come find you after I'm done.
DJ: Alrightβ¦ then Iβllβ
DJ falls silent. She gazes down at the bloody sword. The emotion in her eyes dulls with abruptness.
DJ: ... ... Did you... fight Mystic?
Shin: Huh? Ah, yeah. That kid's tougher than he looks. He kept writhing about even after I got him right between the ribs.
DJ: You... what?
Shin: That's the only reason Kazuha took me with her. To keep him busy while she took care ofββ
βSplatterβ
Shin: Guh...
βThudβ
DJ holds the handle of the sword; the blade plunged deep into Shinβs stomach. She straddles him, her gaze equally blurry as it is maddened.
DJ: Hah...
... My son... you dared lay hands... on your own flesh and bloodβ¦
And yet you...
Shin: DeβDes... youβ!! Khh...!
βSplatterβ
DJ: You take so much pride in your lineage... but do not care for the boy that shall carry the legacy to your name?
Seriously... hahaha... your own son...
... Insaneβ Are you insane?!
Shin: Ughβ!
DJ: Damn... damn it! Perhaps you can walk something like this off... but he... he could die! He could dieβ!! Damn it, damn it...! Have you gone mad?!
DJ suddenly stands. She races down the hallway and escapes out the front door. Her rapid footfalls echo into the night. Shin yanks the sword out of his collarbone and rolls onto his stomach.
Shin: Shit...! Get her! Donβt let her get away!
... Iβm not letting you... disappear on me again!
A group of wolves chase after DJ as she disappears into the wilderness.
Well, this injury is much severe than the previous one. Most of his muscle and organ tissue were already healing by the time he was found, but his bones appear to be having more of a difficult time.
Yuma: That bad, huh...
Yui: Will he be alright?
Familiar (1): He's stable, for now. However, to avoid further damage, he should keep from making any brusque movements until his ribcage and spine have mended.
Azusa: When... will he... wake up?
Familiar (1): That, I can't say. Though...
He's a First Blood, correct? Then, perhaps with the help of the Eclipse, it may be soon.
Ruki: ... ... ...
Yui: Thank you very much.
Familiar (1): I'm at your service.
The Familiar compacts. A bat flies out of the window.
Yuma: For fuck's sake, we look away for a moment and he goes crawlin' near death's doorstep. βThe fuckβs wrong with βim?
Kou: How lucky that Azusa spotted M-Neko-chan back there. I doubt she'd have been able to carry him all the way inside on her own...
Yui: Thank you again, guys...
Kou: Hahaha! Nonsense, of course we'd help.
Azusa: Mystic... helped us once... already...
Ruki: β¦ You said you were attacked by Mystic's family again. If he was so badly injured, then how did you escape?
Yui: ... That... I'm not sure.
All I remember is... there was a flash, then a very loud ringing. By the time I came to, Mystic and I were near the guardhouse's door. From there, I tried carrying him inside, until Azusa found us.
Yuma: A flash and ringin'? Some sorta magic?
Kou: ... Hm. Seems plausible.
Ruki: Those Founders... they've certainly grown bolder.
Yuma: Thinkβs only a matter of time 'fore they try to breach into the castle.
Kou: No way, no way! They couldn't possibly head straight inside. We surpass them in numbers by a lot.
Ruki: Mystic could wrestle both you and Yuma at once on a normal day. I can only imagine the others are a lot more powerful.
In addition, with the Lunar Eclipse still looming above us...
Kou: Then, what are we supposed to do?!
Azusa: We can't... simply hand Mystic⦠and Eve... to them...
Ruki: For now, we should remain calm, and inform the rest. Just as a precaution. As long as we are in the confines of Lord KarlHeinz's barrier, we will be safe.
We must keep an eye on Mystic until he wakes up. He might be able to give us more information about their motives.
Yuma: Sigh. Yeah, yeah.
Kou: ... Got it.
Azusa: ... Mm-hm...
Yui stands from the edge of the bed.
Yui: I'll keep an eye on Mystic for now. You guys take care of everyone else, then get some rest. All of you still look exhausted...
Yuma: Heh, we look so delicate to ya, Sow?
Yui: Iβit's not that...β
Ruki: She's right. The Eclipse is particularly potent today. We shouldn't waste our energy.
... Livestock, we'll leave him to you for now. I'll come by once things have settled.
Yui: Alright.
Kou: Well, then. See ya later, M-Neko-chan.
Azusa: Take care... Eve...
Kou, Yuma, and Azusa leave. Ruki heads for the door.
Yui: Ah, Ruki...! Hold on just a moment.
Ruki: β¦ What is it?
Yui: Once Mystic wakes up⦠I hope you two get a chance to talk.
Ruki: ... ...
Don't meddle in affairs that don't concern you, Livestock.
Ruki promptly exits. Yui smiles softly, shaking her head.
Shin: Yikes. You ought to know when enough is enough.
Yui: Mystic!
Kazuha: Goodness, I will never understand you lot.
Death is right before you, yet you are worried for someone else.
Kazuha drags her hand from Yui's throat, downward, and rests it over her chest.
Kazuha: So very... human, I suppose.
βFlash!β
Yui: Whβ! What... ah...
... ... ...
The area is consumed by an ear-splitting ringing in the aftermath of a sudden spark of light. Yui collapses, unconscious.
Kazuha: ... ...?! This isββ!?
A powerful gust of wind blasts Kazuha far back. She barely manages to halt herself from rolling off into the overgrown, when she slumps forth in a daze.
Kazuha: Ugh... huff.
βThudβ
Shin: Kazuha!
Shit... Who's there?!
Mystic: ( What...βwhat's going on? )
βFlash!β
Shin: What theβ?!
Light comes pouring from Mystic's wound, shooting near the treetops like a beacon. The forest is consumed, quickly swelling into a void of nothingness.
βWhite outβ
[ Location: Unknown ]
Mystic: Gasp! Cough, cough, cough!
... Huff.
Mystic clutches a hand to his chest as the air comes flooding back into his lungs. He looks down, puzzled at the smoothness of where his wound was meant to be.
Mystic: ( What? I'm not... hurt?
Whereβ what is this place? )
ββ! Yui!
Yui: Hm... ... ...
Yui lays on her side, unharmed, but fast asleep.
Mystic: ( Sigh. She looks alright. That's good...
Ah, I thought we were dead for sure.
But, whatββ? )
???: You've woken at last.
Mystic: ... ...?!
( Where is that voice coming from? )
Who's there?
???: Why did you protect that girl?
Mystic: ( So theyβre answeringβ¦ )
Why, you ask? She's my friend.
???: You protected her, even if it meant placing your life on the line.
Mystic: ... ...
I made this mess. She shouldn't have to suffer because of it. Not her⦠or the others.
???: You are still young. Do you even have the slightest idea of what you are facing against?
Mystic: ( I've never thought about it like that... howeverββ )
Pebbles crunch under a pair of footfalls as they walk at the outskirts of the Eden Castle. Mystic tilts his head up to examine the bleeding moon.
Mystic: ( It's quiet as of late. The others have been under the weather 'cause of the Lunar Eclipse. It don't look like it's going away any time soon, either.
How much time has passed now? It's been a while since I last stayed in the Demon Realm for this long. )
... ... Ahh, fuck.
Yui: Hm? Are you alright?
Mystic: ... Yeah. Bored as hell...
γMonologueγ
The situation in the castle has become strange since that night I shared a drink with the triplets.
Ruki won't speak to me anymore.
I have tried asking Yuma and the others, but they're also clueless as to the reason behind this treatment.
The Little Lamb has been my only company lately. She's being eaten alive with worry, so I suppose making each other company is the best for both.
Mystic: ( My memory's never been this badβno matter how hammered I've been. Why can't I remember anything at all?!
Did I really... fuck up that badly? What in the hell did I do? )
Yui: It really is a little lonelier lately. However, I'm glad everyone can rest calmly from the effects of the Lunar Eclipse.
Mystic: Yeah. I guess you're right.
... ...
Yui: ... ...
Hey, Mystic.
Mystic: Hm? What is it?
Yui: I've been meaning to ask...
Didβum... did something... happen? With you and Ruki.
Mystic: ... ... ...
Which one of those three damn flat-footed children opened their big fuckin' mouths?
Yui: None of his brothers told me anything!
It's just that... you and Ruki were always really close. But lately, the two of you have been acting like a pair of strangers under the same roof.
ββI was worried.
Mystic: ... ... We're not that closeβ¦
Yui: Eh? You're not? But I thoughtββ
Yui pauses in the middle of her sentence.
Mystic: What?
Yui: ... ... ...
Mystic: Little Lamb?
Despite herself, Yui's face flushes up violently.
Mystic: What is it?!
Yui: Nothing!
Mystic: Heyββ!!
Yui: Ah!
It's just thatββ! Well, the other day, I was heading over to... and then I heard...!
Mystic: ( ... ... ...
"Heard"? Heard, what? )
... ... No way.
Yui: Mystic?
Mystic: ... I fu...β
Yui: Eh?
Mystic: I fucked him! Thatβs what you mean!? Iβm not that dense! You're telling me I fucked Ruki and wasn't even sober enough to rememberββ!!!
( Is that what happened? I can't fucking believe it! But then what... what did I do?! )
βFlashbackβ
[ Location: Living room β Eden Castle ]
Mystic: That's... I'm fine.
I'm used to it. You'd be surprised how often it happens.
Ruki: ... ... Often?
Mystic: Yeah! So, don't sweat it. It's not a big deal.
Ruki: What do you mean by "often"?
Mystic: Hm? Ah, well... depends.
Not so much these past few months. Haven't had any free time lately.
It used to happen like... three to four times a week? Somewhere around there.
Ruki: Considering your carefreeness, you pay it no mind at all.
Mystic: Nah, not really. It's not a big deal to me.
Ruki: ... Unbelievable.
βEnd Flashbackβ
[ Location: Eden Castle β Demon Realm ]
Mystic slaps both hands over his face and falls into a squatting ball of shame.
Yui: Mystic?!
Mystic: ( Ruki thought I sleep with just anyone when I'm drunk!
Fuck! No wonder he hasn't even told his brothers! Being used like that is possibly one of the most shameful things that could happen to a guy as uptight as him! )
ββDammit, Yui! You could've said some' earlier!
Yui: IβI... I'm sorry. I didn'tββ
??? (1): ββI find it admirable how you are able to cast aside your worries with such ease.
βRustleβ
Mystic jumps back to his feet. Kazuha's silhouette emerges from amidst the shadows in the overflowing forest.
Mystic: How did youββ?!
Kazuha: You ran off by the hand with one of KarlHeinz's vermin. Figuring out your whereabouts was no rocket science.
Kazuha's gaze falls upon Yui. Mystic quickly pulls her behind him.
Mystic: How very bold to pull up at the doorstep of the Vampire King like this. Even for someone like you.
Kazuha: ... ...
βRustleβ
Mystic: ... ...!
The hairs on Mystic's arm prick up. He wraps Yui in his arms and leaps away as a blurry figure comes barreling out of the shadows. The blade shines in their hand as they rest their arm back in position.
Shin: Ah, hah, you saw me coming?
Mystic: ... Haahβ¦!
( Holy shit. No, I fucking didnβt! Itβs only βcause I heard him last second!
I only ducked⦠out of sheer luck. )
Shin: Sigh. You've made quite the mess, haven't you, kiddo?
Mystic: Don't fuckin' talk to me like you contributed as more than a sperm donor.
Shin: Youββ!!
Mystic: ( I can't fight both of them at once. Even if I manage to fool Kazuha like before, I doubt I can outrun Shin. Especially when I've got Yui in tow.
Without mentioning... )
Mystic casts a glance at the moon.
Mystic: ( The Eclipse is still at its peak in the Demon Realm. )
Shin: Hah! What're you getting so distracted for?!
Shin charges forth a second time. Mystic sweeps Yui with his arm and swerves out of harm's way. He kicks up Shin's blade and rams his foot against his chest.
Shin: Tch...!
Shin staggers back a single step before continuing his onslaught. Mystic's defense makes it apparent his priority is to maintain Yui safe.
Mystic: Hah! C'mon, boss! βThought we had an understanding here!
Kazuha: So did I.
Mystic: Even youβugh...!
Even you gotta think this's ridiculous!
Kazuha: I suppose you could still be considered as an outsider, so it is understandable that you are yet to learn the customs of our household.
Treason does not discriminate on blood.
βFlash!β
Mystic: Ugh!
Shin: Haah!
Sigh. Goodness, she's talking like my brother again...
Mystic grasps Shin's arm and halts his attack. They continue their brawl and exchange at hushed volumes.
Mystic: Daddy's girl, huh?
Shin: I'd say it's a little more complicated than that.
βAs for you, you're not as lost of a case as I thought you were.
Mystic: Why, thanks. My momma... taught meββ!!
Mystic knocks Shin back by ramming his head up into his face. Shin is unscathed; his attacks are relentless. Mystic stumbles back, tripping over Yui, and they fall into a heap to the ground.
Mystic: Fuck!
Yui: MyβMys...!
Mystic: Shit! Get backββ!!
Mystic throws Yui back into a tree. He rolls onto his back to stand, butβ
βSlashβ
Mystic: Agh, ah!
A dark splotch soaks up into the fabric of his jacket. The wound in the middle of his ribcage widens as Shin puts his weight onto the handle of the blade, virtually pinning him against the ground like a pin to a corkboard.
Shin: Now, stay put!
Mystic: Ahhββ!!
( Damn...! Damn it! )
βFootstepsβ
Kazuha: To think you would put yourself through all these trouble for a human life.
... For Vampires...
Yui: ... ...!
Mystic struggles. He clutches the blade in a bloody palm in an attempt to push it away, teeth gritted.
Mystic: ... Yui...!
Kazuha calmly kneels in front of Yui. Yui presses herself back against the trunk of the tree, frozen in utter terror.
Mystic: Don't! Kazuha, stoββagh!!
Shin: Damn, you're stubborn. Quiet down.
Mystic: Huff, huff!
( The pain's keeping me awake, but my bodyβs starting to go numb...!
Damn it. God damn it! )
γMonologueγ
I'm running out of time.
The blood is pooling underneath me. The blade piercing my stomach won't budge.
Kazuha will take Yui's heart.
I have to stop her.
It can't end like this.
It can'tββ!!
Damn, it feels like my skullβs getting split open. But I didn't drink that much, did I? )
Mystic throws the bedsheets off him. He clammers out for the bedframe and shakily crawls to his knees.
Mystic: Huh�
( That's odd... even my legs feel numb. )
That hasn't happened in a long time... cough, cough!
( Oh, shit. )
Mystic clears his throat.
Mystic: I lost my voiceβ¦
Mystic drags himself to the edge of the bed. His knees tremble as he stands. The floor is littered with discarded garments and a few cushions or pillows. Mystic pays them no mind. He hurries to get dressed up and exits.
βFadeβ
[ Location: Living Room ]
Mystic breathes in deeply when he catches the smell of something sweet. He pokes his head into the room.
βClinkβ
Mystic: Ahh, that smells nice!
Reiji: Jomei, good evening. How have youββ
... ...?
Reiji pauses mid-sentence, puzzled, as though he has seen something bewildering.
Mystic: ( Hm? Why's he staring at me all of the sudden? )
Ruki: ... Mystic.
Mystic: Ah, you're here too Ruki.
What're you brewin' there? It smells likeβ
Reiji: Turmeric milk tea.
Mystic: Yeah! But ainβt that a fairly sweet drink?
Reiji: Oh, I wasn't planning on having tea at this time. Ruki asked that I pointed him to a set for him to use. That is all.
Mystic: So that's how it is...
( Odd. I thought Ruki didn't like sweet things either. )
Reiji: Well, if that was everything you needed, then I will be taking my leave right now. Please return everything to its rightful place after you are finished with it.
βFootstepsβ
Ruki: ... How areβ
Mystic: ββDidn't think you were the type to enjoy sweet drinks.
Would you mind if I stole a cup from you? Smells swell.
Ruki: I was preparing it to bring it to you. But you beat me out of bed.
Mystic: ( For me? )
Ruki pours Mystic a cup. Steam still twirls off the beverage.
Ruki: I wasn't sure just how sweet you wanted it, so I didn't add any honey.
Here, so that you may add as much as you palate.
Mystic: Oh, um... thanks?
( What's he acting all caring for all of the sudden? )
Ruki: Are you feeling alright? You seemed to have had a hard time yesterday.
Mystic: ( Yesterday?
No way... did he see me blackout drunk? )
The red dusting over Mystic's cheekbones came from the thought of being seen in such a disgraceful state, but it was interpreted entirely wrong by Ruki. Mystic chuckles bashfully.
Mystic: That's... I'm fine.
I'm used to it. You'd be surprised how often it happens.
Ruki: ... ... Often?
Mystic: Yeah! So, don't sweat it. It's not a big deal.
Mystic is unaware the cold silence from Ruki's part as he stirs two spoonsful of honey in his teacup.
Ruki: What do you mean by "often"?
Mystic: Hm? Ah, well... depends.
Not so much these past few months. Haven't had any free time lately.
It used to happen like... three to four times a week? Somewhere around there.
Ruki: Considering your carefreeness, you pay it no mind at all.
Mystic: Nah, not really. It's not a big deal to me.
( Not like drinking until I'm numb so often would kill me. )
Ruki: ... Unbelievable.
Mystic: ( β¦? )
Oh, I know you of all people isnβt trying to lecture me. What're you gettin' your panties in a knot for?
Mysticβs comments manages to dig under Rukiβs skin, unaware that they arenβt even on the same page.
Ruki: Excuse me?
Mystic: β¦ β¦
Ruki: ... I've got something to take care of. Enjoy your tea.
Ruki stands. He walks away. Mystic looks as though he may chase behind him.
Mystic: Youββhey!
Tsk... What's his problem?
( Why does he care so much that I get drunk every once in a while? )
Mystic: ( Did I... do anything wrong while I was blackout? )
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I was thinkingβ¦ how many partners does Mystic actually have? (including some ships Iβve never mentioned before)
Kino (of courseβ)
Ruki (both the MysticCanon!Universe and from @/ruki--mukami)
Shuu (is someone I thought Mystic would lowkey try to mess around with)
Yuma (we all know βοΈπ )
Yuuri (a long, long time agoβ¦β¦)
Aimer (from @/kurosawa-family and my personal comfort ship, they live rent free in my head but SHHHH)
KarlHeinz (Mys likes the elderly apparently uuUUUHHHβ)
Judas (was unfortunately canon)
Virek (from @/poohwhin)
Akaishi (from @/honotakara a loooong while back)
Scarlett (@/kindan-no-kanojo RED MI MUJER)
Yui (cuz of course cmon man)
Shoma (@/komori--shoma hell yeah Mys got a taste too LMAO)
Ariadna (from @/ariadnasdiary it was only a lil but HEY)
Cassandra (@/bluebird-dolly-bride darlings <3)
Andβ¦ I know for a fact Iβm forgetting a couple more. I remember the interactions but not the charactersβ names π₯Ή Might update the list if I remember, but for now, here it is β¨ Very obvious Mystic has a preference for men/masc individuals, huh? π« β¨ Happy Pride, I suppose LMAO
(TW??) What would be the most affective torture method to use on Mystic?
Breaking the Prince
Stomp over his phobias
This isnβt a very commonly known fact, but Mystic suffers from acrophobia. This derives from an instance in his childhood, when his grandfather held him over the ledge of a balcony from the tallest room in the Nest (castle of the Kingdom Below) and raged at him while threatening to throw him off. While it wore off as he grew, he still remained frightful of places a bit too far away from the ground. This is one of the reason he doesnβt really like using either his eagle or owl shapes.
If you were to force him to the edge of a tall building, he will freak out. Heβll hyperventilate, turn pale, andβin the worst caseβbreak into tears. In this situation, heβll be too scared to fall off to even try to fight you off.
Weaken him
As you guys know, Mysticβs body strength reduces into that of an average adult human male after losing a certain amount of blood. There are very few instances in which Mystic will feel frail and terrified to so much as step outside, and this is one of them.
There is nothing he hates more then feeling powerless and being completely under someone else control. Threatening more harm upon him while he is in this state will incite a pale complexion fueled by fear. Much often than not, however, he will continue to put up a fight in this cases.
Bleed him
Not only does Mystic fear being rendered powerless, he is very aware that losing too much blood could actually kill him.
Being harmed via physical assault or any form of weaponry (bullets, knifes, etc.) will bring a very real fear through him. Despite his masochist tendencies, Mystic knows the limits of his body. Losing too much blood will make him hazy and confused. All of which combined will incite panic in him and become a horrified wreck; ragged breathing, pale face, near tears, and even begging in some cases.
(Speaking in terms of fanged individuals) Biting him would be the less effective way under this method, as he actually enjoys the sensation. Unless, that is, if you bite him hard enough to make cry.
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Take advantage of his sensitivity
Mystic is incredibly sensitive, but has great stamina. However, if you manage to run him dry throughout said rumpusβsimilarly to bleeding himβhe becomes hazy and confused. Hurting him and degrading him beyond this point will take a toll on his mental stability. He will try to get away and push you away, vocalizing his displeasure; your goal from this point on is to keep him down and continue to show no mercy for his person.
Iβve mentioned this before, but Mystic dislikes (but doesnβt say it) when his partners are gentle and slow. The slow pace actually causes his sensitivity to spike up, which can quickly turn very torturous experience for him. However, a harsh and brutal pace (as in, with intent of hurting him) will render him into a slurring mess of tears, begging, and sometimes screaming. So, take your pick.
An odd little Rustic headcanon Iβve had is that there was a moment in the past Ruki ran into a drunk Mystic abandoned on the side of the road, while he was still a human wandering the streets after the whole debacle of his household falling apart, because around that time Mystic had left the Nest with his mother after what happened with Judas.
Ruki coming close enough to hear (and judge) Mysticβs drunken, heartbroken rambles.
Does Ruki remember this happening? Depends on which Rustic edition weβre talking about, but I can see it working as a vague memory Ruki has (not exactly that it was Mystic he saw back then), but when he realizes, it gives him a small insight to Mysticβs stance on love/relationships and whatnot.
( Itβs already been longer than the first time he was hurt. However, his vitals are stable and the wound is healing well.
Then, why havenβt you woken up yet? )
... How many time will we have to go through this before you learn to have some self-preservation?
βFlashbackβ
Yui: Once Mystic wakes up, I hope you two get a chance to talk.
βEnd Flashbackβ
Ruki: ( I remember Yui trying to ask my brothers. However... did Mystic tell her something? )
Ruki gazes over at Mystic's resting silhouette.
Ruki: ... Just what are you playing at?
βSwoosh...β
A gust of wind rushes into the room through the open balcony doors.
???: ... ... Ruki.
Ruki: ... ...!
Ruki hurries out.
[ Location: Balcony ]
Ruki: Lord KarlHeinz...
KarlHeinz: Ruki, it's been a while since our last meeting.
KarlHeinz: ... ... Allowing a First Blood through the barrier of the castle... You've certainly brought quite the trouble to my doorstep, child.
Ruki: Sir, I...β I will take responsibility for this matter. However, please allow me to explain.
KarlHeinz: Very well. Do tell.
Ruki: He was first wounded by the Founders at the beginning of the Lunar Eclipse while trying to get us and Eve out of danger.
In the end, I was the only one left with him, so I opted for bringing him to the Eden in order to tend to his wounds.
I had hoped danger would not reach us for as long as we waited out the Lunar Eclipse in here, however...
I suppose we underestimated the gull of these individuals...
KarlHeinz: Fu... I see.
What does this young man call himself?
Ruki: Mystic. His family name is Jomei, I believe.
KarlHeinz: Mystic...
Ruki, do you have any idea about the boy's origin?
Ruki: I... I don't. He doesn't share much when it comes to himself.
KarlHeinz: He appears to be quite the unique creature.
KarlHeinz gazes into the room.
KarlHeinz: A perfect candidate.
Ruki: ... ... Pardon, sir?
KarlHeinz: Though a demon, this young manβMysticβis a creature of compassion and care unique to human beings. It is unlike anything I have ever seen nurtured by either First Bloods or Vampires.
Ruki: Lord KarlHeinz, you can't mean...β
KarlHeinz: I believe this boy has the capacity to become Adam.
Ruki: ... ... I see.
KarlHeinz: You do not seem pleased with my words.
Ruki: No. No... sir. It isn't that. I simply... hadn't expected this turn of events...
I am...β
Ruki stares off into the room.
Ruki: ... I am pleased to learn hope for the plan has been renewed.
KarlHeinz: Thus, I trust that you shall know what the best course of action would be.
βRustleβ
KarlHeinz is gone. Ruki remains, rooted to his spot for a moment.
Ruki: ( Mystic... Adam, huh? )
Ha... hahaha...
[ Location: Guestroom ]
Ruki: ... He thinks you're meant to bring the beginning of a new world... howeverββ
βFlashbackβ
Mystic: Truth isβ¦
ββYouβre no better than any other Vampire.
Succumbing to your instincts at the sight of something you craveβ¦
βEnd Flashbackβ
Ruki: ( You are no Adam...
But the viper who brought about his demise. )
βKnock, knockβ
βCreakβ
Ruki: ... ...!
Yui: Oh, Ruki...! You're still here.
Ruki: Livestock... what are you doing here?
Yui: I was going to change Mystic's bandages.
The doctor said that we should try to do it every couple of hours to keep the wound from getting infected.
Ruki: ... I see. Get on with it, then.
Yui settles by the side of the bed. She tugs back the covers, down to Mystic's waist.
βRustle, rustleβ
Yui: Do you think he'll wake up soon?
Ruki: ... I'm not sure. He hasn't moved at all.
Yui: I'm worried...
Ruki: ... ...
Yui: He was hurt because of me, after all...
Ruki: What exactly happened?
Yui: Well... that day, Mystic found me wandering around the castle and suggested we took a walk outside. We were just talking, when a man with an eyepatch and the girl of white hair appeared.
Mystic tried fighting of the man, but he was overpowered. The girl tried... taking my heart. And after that, I don't have any recollection of what happened, until I came to at the doors of the guardhouse.
Ruki: If it was a spontaneous decision... then it's possible they had been prowling around the castle. Perhaps searching for a way inside. It was only by coincidence that they encountered the two of you that day.
Yui finishes cleaning Mystic's wound.
Yui: That's probably right...
... ...
Ruki: ... ... What is it? You keep staring at him.
Yui: Even after we make it out of the Lunar Eclipse... Will Mystic be able to return to his family?
Yui reaches up to brush away a strand of hair from Mystic's face.
Yui: I guess... I simply feel really bad for him...
Ruki: ... ... ...
Are you done?
Yui: Eh?
Ruki: If you're done, then leave.
Yui: So suddenlyββ
βRustleβ
Mystic: Mn... ugh...
Ruki: ... ...!
Mystic: Ah, my fuckin' head...
Yui: Mystic...!
Mystic: ... ...?
... ...! Yui...!
βRustleβ
Mystic sits up suddenly.
Mystic: Sigh, thank Satan, you're aight.
He gives her head a friendly pat on the head.
Ruki: ... ... ...
Talk about yourself.
Mystic: Shit...! Ruki, you're also here!
Ruki: ... ... You've been a sleep for a while now. Marvelous to see you so full of life soon after waking up.
Mystic: Fuck you mean, 'for a while'?
Yui: A few days, perhaps...
Ruki: You did get impaled between the ribs.
Mystic: Oh, yeah. That'll do it. ... Ugh...
Yui: You should lay back down. The Familiar said you should rest until your bones heal completely.
Mystic: What 'lay back down'? Y'all just told me I've been sleeping for long enough.
Ruki: Quit being stubborn. It'll only become troublesome if you open up your wound again.
Mystic turns. Ruki is standing on the opposite side of the bed to Yui.
Mystic: I ain't tired.
Ruki: That doesn't mean you should be up and about right after waking up.
Mystic: But I'm feeling fine!
Yui: Guys...ββ
Ruki: You're completely pale.
Mystic: I'm always pale!
Yui: Guys...!
Mystic: Ah. What?
Yui: Mystic, we know you don't like being still for long periods of time, but you'll have to sit here longer if you really open up your wound again.
Mystic: ... ...
Hmph.
Yui: Do you want something? I can bring it to you.
... Or... Ruki could cook something for you?
Ruki: ... ...
Mystic: Ah, nβno. No need. I don't have any appetite yet.
Yui: I see...
Ruki: Then we'll leave you to rest. Let's go, Livestock.
Yui: Rβright! Rest well, Mystic.
Mystic: Thanks, little lamb.
Yui exits. Ruki begins heading for the door.
Mystic: ... Huff.
Ruki. Hold on.
Ruki: ... What? You do need something in the end?
Mystic: ... I... I'm sorry.
Ruki: What are you going on about?
Mystic: My memory's normally not so terrible after drinking. I don't know what happened the other night.
In fact, I still have no damn clue what happened. But Yui sorta helped me put it togetherβ
Ruki: ... ...?!
Mystic: She was comin' over to check on me... and heard...
The point'sβ I'm sorry. When we last talked, I was referring to how often I used to get fucked up. I don't just... sleep with anyone. Even when I'm as blitzed as the other day.
( At least⦠not anymore. )
Truth is... it was probably liquid courage. Since... well...β
Mystic looks disturbed, but his face burns brightly.
Mystic: I've always... ...
Ruki: ... ... I see.
Is that all you have to say for yourself?
Mystic: ... ...?
Ruki: So, you were drunk. And entirely forgot what occurred. How am I to trust when you say this hasn't happened before?
Mystic: ( ... Yeah... he's right. But stillββ )
I'm tryin' to apologize here. But then again, you're the one that took advantage of how fucked up I was, ain't that it?!
In that case, who's really the worst one here?!
Ruki: Hah. 'Take advantage'?
You gave yourself to me from the very first day we met. Am I to be blamed for taking something that belongs to me?
ββFor the carelessness of a whore like you?
Mystic: What the fuck... what the fuck's your problem?!
Damn, and here I was driving myself mad over what happened. You're just a selfish prick. And I was an idiot to worry about shit.
βRustleβ
Mystic: Out.
βSplatterβ
Ruki: ... ...! Oi, your wound...!
Mystic: Get the fuck out!
Mystic grips the collar of Ruki's shirt. He drags the Vampire out of the room.
βBam!β
Mystic: Huff... huff...
Mystic leans back against the door. He crumbles to the ground.
Mystic: ... Shit...
γ Dark Epilogue β End γ
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