Front Lawn and Entrance Hall (Pre-Game)

[Heihoukon [Tsurugi]]

After hearing Sephiria's remarks before she left him, Karma burst out in laughter and was about to give her a response until he saw her walking away from him. After he saw the girl who tripped him earlier following her, he decided to go to the garden as well to talk with both of them. Once he was in the garden, Karma took a seat by the fountain and began by speaking with Sephiria.

"Sephiria, I wasn't insulting you earlier, even though it might have seemed like it. The truth is I'm glad you decided to call Isuke by that honorific. Now that she's on a higher pedestal, it will make it more difficult for her to maintain it with the rest of us being equally skilled assassins. If you don't believe me, the proof is with us in this very garden."

After saying this, he points at the other girl in the garden.

"This young woman here knocked me off my pedestal when I underestimated how she would handle my taking her book. I have always made the mistake of thinking I can read another person's emotions until it is too late, which is how I ended up flat on my back."

After saying this, he snickers for a short time before continuing.

"So, at the risk of being thrown into this fountain by the both of you, I'm going to reintroduce myself to both of you again."

Immediately after saying this, he walks away from them for a bit, then he turns around and grins at both of them.

"Oh, this must be where the Assassin's Pledge is taking place. You two are also fellow assassins, right? Oh, what am I saying, of course you both are! Anyway, it's nice to meet you both! My name is Karma Akabane. And just who might you two be?"

[Daiwa Scarlet]

"... Blake..."

[Falin Touden [Ven]]

Sephiria stares down at Karma, slightly turning insane from his random outbursts, "Would you be happy if I said my name was Sephiria?".

[Daiwa Scarlet]

"...and I don't really care for assassination..."

[Ryo Asuka]

The television cuts on, with Jay as the focus once more. "Well, it seems some of you have acquired the ability to communicate verbally. As for the rest of you, I hope it's just that you guys are introverted and can actually communicate. I would like to take a moment to read you a disclosure. The Order is not held responsible for any accidents that may occur. This includes but is not limited to paralysis, loss of limbs, or even death. By accepting The Pledge, you will be held solely responsible for you own well-being. The Pledge reads as follows: 'I hereby swear allegiance to The Order. I shall do as The Order says and respect the wishes of the Master Assassin and his or her reigning Council. I will respect the hierarchy and know my place. I will not assassinate for profit nor sport, only for The Order's commands.' By entering the training course, you hereby accept The Pledge. For those of you who do not want to partake in this occasion, I would like to ask you to leave while you still can. Now, I will allow you to return to your...riveting conversations." The television turns off.

[Indrid Cold]

*Kurai patiently listens to the television broadcast. He had been watching everyone else and taking notes, but now stands to his feet, ready to accept his calling*

"It would seem that our time for entry is nearly here, everyone. I ask that you all call me by my initials, I do not want to put myself at risk in case someone here has a grudge against me. You may all call me "KK" for now, and in time I will reveal my name."

*After Kurai finishes his statement he sits down against a wall and relaxes*

[Daiwa Scarlet]

"The resemblance of your Order to the White Fang is uncanny... History will simply repeat itself if that proves true.

Karma, It seems your misdirected judgements should have gone toward the individuals silently watching."

[Heihoukon [Tsurugi]]

"I-I'm sorry. Did I offend you, Sephiria? I just figured it was alright if we all got to know each other, considering how most of us are going to take the pledge. W-Well, let's not worry ourselves with little trifles. It's a pleasure to meet you both, Sephiria and Blake."

After saying this, he notices his right hand feel unusually dry. He looks at it for a second, and his eyes widen at the dried gash of blood on his hand.

"O-Oh man. This isn't good... I don't remember cutting my hand before I arrived here. I-I'm sorry if this comes across as weird, but have either one of you two ladies met me earlier this morning? A-And if so, did I come across as a sadistic jerk?"

He said these last words with a strong look of concern on his face, like their very answer meant everything to him.

After hearing Blake's statement, Karma's face grew pale, and he held his hands over his head.

"O-Oh god...No...I-If what you say is true, Blake, then run! Y-You don't understand this man and what he's capable of...u-urk! N-No... I won't let you control me! I won't let you!! I-I..........NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

After making this piercing loud scream, Karma falls backward, hitting the back of his head against the fountain and knocking himself unconscious.

[Daiwa Scarlet]

Blake looks over to the boy sprawled by the fountain and sighs
"One of those types I see... The red of madness..."

[Giorno Giovanna]

"Well that was an interesting affair"

Kazuo walks over to the strangely quiet girl


"Blake was it?  Nice to meet you, Name's Jiyu, hope we don't end up killing each other."

"Him on the other hand, I'm not sure what to think"

He said as he kicked Karma's unconscious body

[Daiwa Scarlet]

Blake looks over to the one who introduced himself a Jiyu. "Ah... the boy with the fairy... Yes, it would be nice if we survive."

[Giorno Giovanna]

"Yeah well that fairy isn't going to be much help now, that stupid kid took my phone.  What was his name?  Jay?"

Kazuo let out a sigh before sitting next to Blake

"I'm not even meant to be here, what have I gotten myself wrapped into."

[Daiwa Scarlet]

"Quite a peculiar event... I hope this training would be worth all the effort."

[Giorno Giovanna]

"Training?"

Kazuo instinctively sticks his hand in his pocket, reaching for a phone that isn't there.

"Right, I guess I'll have to find out the old fashioned way."

The boy turns to the violet cloaked girl, pulling out his own cyan cloak

"So... What exactly are we doing here? I was called here and given this cloak, I've heard talk of assassins but...  Why on earth was I invited?"

[Daiwa Scarlet]

"I believe there was mention of some kind of training on the invitation. I would prefer training for combat, but assassination isn't too far off... and my choices are limited since I left Adam... Perhaps I will find some better beacon of hope in the future..."
Blake sighs and looks off into the distance