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Post by Heihoukon [Tsurugi] on Jul 31, 2015 19:20:29 GMT -8
Zacharias realized that his past had clouded his thoughts and caused him to think in a very irrational manner. He knew that this woman was very perceptive and likely caught onto his change in behavior. He decided to be honest with her, since he knew that she would be suspicious of him if he didn't tell her what was on his mind.
"It's just that...I've come to know when I'm approaching a bad situation. When I was younger, I used to be a very brutal inquisitor that always put people through misery to gather the truth. I was too young and foolish to realize that what I was doing was cruel. That all changed when...I joined a party of fellow inquisitors that were heading toward a village that was rumored to house heretics..."
Zacharias immediately covers his mouth, but he already knows that he had said too much. He knew he shocked the woman by what he had said, and his heart began racing rapidly. He fell down onto his knees and with a look of sadness and despair, he looked at the sick boy in the frame of the window.
He knew that he couldn't remain on his knees forever, lest the carriage driver get furious with him as well. He had an obligation to be at this palace, and he had to make sure that he saw this obligation through to the end. After realizing this, he got up and began walking next to the carriage again.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2015 20:09:08 GMT -8
Bambi raised a brow, but let out a laugh. "I see. So you were crude, and rude... and then you found people who were like you, doing your job. Maybe not like you in personality, but they did the same thing, right?" she asked nonchalantly. However, seeing him crumble to the ground, her smile vanished and she walked over to help him up out of concern. When he got up on his own however, she followed him closely. "Are you sure you don't need to get back inside? We could continue things in there. You seem to have enough stress on your body and mind as it is."
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Post by Heihoukon [Tsurugi] on Jul 31, 2015 20:29:48 GMT -8
Zacharias was shocked at how calmly the woman handled his revelation of himself.
"I appreciate your concern, but I need to put my body and my mind through this stress. Years ago, I made life horrible for others. It's not enough for me to forget about those lives and pretend that it didn't happen. That's why even if I face some slight physical pain, it will never be enough to make up for all the evils that I have done in this world. I hope I don't come across to you as a shell of a man wasting his life away. I feel obligated to feel some suffering in order to make it up to those that I have wronged.
That's why, after my incident with the village, I became disgusted with the Inquisition's methods. I decided to become a courtier to further my academic knowledge so that I could understand the human psyche. I felt that if I was able to discover the source of my trauma, that I would be able to live peacefully. But every day feels like an eternal battle that doesn't end."
After saying these words, Zacharias felt a huge load lifted from his chest, and he thanked the woman for hearing him out.
"Thank you very much for listening to my depressing ramblings. It just feels better to speak to someone about your troubles. Oh, I just realized that I forgot to ask you for your name! I'm sorry if this comes across as rude, but what name do you go by?"
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2015 20:44:41 GMT -8
She sighed, twirling a lock of her short brunette hair with a finger. "You feel you owe the world because of your past?" she asked, more to herself. "As far as I have learned, that's an easy and prideful way of dying. And maybe you feel that wouldn't even repay your debt either, right?" she added, continuing to walk beside him. "I am not the smartest, nor do I have nearly your experience in pain. But I will say this; the only thing you can do with what you owe, is make something good out of it. For yourself as well." The woman finished. That aside, his "ramblings" were rather depressing. But she supposed that the added stress from the other passengers created a chance for an out let, which everyone apparently required. Particularly if they were fighting. Like Junko and Nagito.
"Ah, you can call me Bambi. Though, my name should be the least of your concerns." she stated, gesturing to the carriage again. "I'm sure if you feel you have a debt, you must understand that resting is required to fulfill it properly."
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Post by Daiwa Scarlet on Jul 31, 2015 20:58:32 GMT -8
*Yin reappears and hops on the roof of the carriage*
"Oh? Theres someone here~ You wouldn't happen to be the one yelling earlier would you?"
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Post by Falin Touden [Ven] on Jul 31, 2015 23:50:59 GMT -8
*Junko finally after resettling herself came to talk to Zacharias* "Zacharias was it? I'm sorry to have riled you up earlier. You were right that I have a sharp tongue, but again I still wouldn't have turned to violence even if I was annoying him, besides, he went on a large rant about hope and how we should kill him, I only thought it was fair....". "....So you have my greatest apologies, but you better be ready more outbursts from this guy..." *Junko lazily points to to the guy still on the floor" "... If he does that I'm going to retaliate, but any how, listening in on the other people's introductions you seem like a good man deep down, make sure you trust the right people". *Junko then tried to smile... But it turned slightly sadistic*
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Post by Daiwa Scarlet on Jul 31, 2015 23:59:08 GMT -8
*Yin bounces around on the roof*
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Post by Ravan on Aug 1, 2015 4:13:45 GMT -8
"Ahh, it looks like I didn't make any wrong turns after all! We're going to be there in less than an hour, I suggest you all get ready for our arrival. It's... well, saying it was entirely a pleasure would be a lie. I mean, what, with the boy heaving his guts out, the girl randomly sitting on top of the carriage, people getting on and off of it constantly, even fighting amongst yourselves and what have you... but it wasn't entirely bad either, I suppose. Maybe I'll see you all around over there. Take care of yourselves, would you?"
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2015 4:29:48 GMT -8
An apologetic look crossed the petite woman's face as she looked up at the coachman. He had to put up with them for a great deal of the traveling time, of course. "Thank you for providing us with transportation, Gunther." she replied, quickly grabbing onto the side of the carriage door before climbing back in. She honestly did feel bad for the old man.
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Post by Falin Touden [Ven] on Aug 1, 2015 4:54:07 GMT -8
"Yes, thank you".
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Post by John Dark Souls on Aug 1, 2015 6:05:36 GMT -8
(Hopefully you don't mind its me posting this since Ravan has already started and is busy with all the action spam xD) -Soon a big and extravagant building comes into everyone's view and after coming through it's gates and approaching the entrance of it, the carriage comes to a stop. All can hear Gunther shouting "Right, here we have arrived!" from his place but most gazes are still fixated at an amazingly large place they have been told was but a vacation house:--Feeling the carriage come to the stop, the girl opens her eyes once again and slowly in over-exaggerated movements, just like a king standing up from their throne to head out to balcony to give speech to the thousands of citizens or anything not less important, she got up from her seat and then then went to the exit of the carriage. One would normally think that person would be completely stiff from sitting in exactly same position without even twitching for over 10 hours, but none of that could be felt from the girl's movements. She went all the way to carriage exit and looked at the vacation house but for a moment before starting to get out only to stop for another moment and look at other courtiers who are still gazing at the house with their mouths gaping open. She then said out loudly enough to even wake up those still sleeping.-『What are you all standing and staring there for? Hurry up and go out. You are in a way of all the servants that will carry mine belongings out. That is why plebeians are...』 -She simply left the carriage and headed to the entrance door of the vacation house. She stood for 5 seconds as if waiting for somebody to open the door for her, but then grunted and opened it herself and stepped through with clearly displeased expression on her face.-
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Post by Giorno Giovanna on Aug 2, 2015 1:09:44 GMT -8
Flames emerge from the grassy planes which spread across the front of the vacation home. Once the flames begin to die down all that surrounds the giant building is black smoke, and within that smoke a glowing figure appears.
"This is the place?" The figure asks
"No, this seems to be a rest spot of sorts. Most likely on the way to the palace," an omnipresent voice replies to the glowing boy.
"I understand, I'll make an appearance and serve judgment on these mortals."
"No, do not cause any unnecessary conflict. This universe's time will come eventually, you're just here to attend the ball."
"..." The glowing figure slashes at the air with his right arm, dissipating the black smoke instantly as he summons his loyal Pixie. "Ohhh, what a wonderful home! So you wanted to take me on a date to a bed & Breakfeast, how romantic!" The Pixie flies in a loop and plants herself on the glowing boy's black hair. "Or are we on another errand for the old man?"
The boy only nods in reply while walking towards the house's entrance.
Pixie expresses her displeasure by tugging on the boy's hair. "Ohh, fear the almighty Demi-Fiend! Assistant to some crusty old dude, see it doesn't sound so scary does it? Maybe we should go freelance just you and me."
Pixie received no reply,the boy only grinning at the idea of betraying his master.
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