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Post by Sephiroth on Nov 3, 2017 5:22:32 GMT
"What I have shown you is reality. What you remember, that is the illusion."
Sephiroth looked at the girl with a slight frown on his face. She certainly had a lot of spunk for a kid. The man wasn't sure whether he admired that or not, though. It seemed, however, that she took what he said literally about riddles and syllables. The riddles were meant to be taken literally, but the collection of syllables weren't meant to make up words like they syllables they had been spouting.
Well, they made up words, but when they strung said words together, it sounded like mere gibberish to him. Then came the accusation that he wasn't happy. A stick in the mud. Why was he speaking so boringly, she asked? His words weren't colorful like hers. "I have no use for colorful speech like that. I prefer to speak as clearly as possible, so that I might be understood."
At the accusation that he wasn't happy, Sephiroth put on his best fake grin. The expression seemed rather foreign. Perhaps he really wasn't happy. He had grown beyond the need for shallow emotions like that, however. He had a larger goal in mind. He ignored any further accusation that he was anything but happy, his grin fading.
"You misunderstand what I mean by crazy. I mean floating out in the ether. Not grounded in reality. Not about something as base as happiness." He crossed his arms and watched as she danced around him. "if I ignored all the things I know and lived in a fantasy, I would probably be happier. But there are things that are far more important than happiness."
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Post by Sephiroth on Nov 3, 2017 5:07:36 GMT
"Don't pretend like you're
sad..."
@poppy
Sephiroth watched as his student took down the Heartless one by one. She was beginning to get used to her new body. He was pretty impressed with how easily she could adapt. 'She has more potential than I thought...' She was certainly going to be instrumental in his goals. Very useful. As she took down the final Heartless, Sephiroth nodded to her in approval once more.
"Good. That is ten Heartless taken down in quick succession. For someone of your skill level, that is quite impressive. That being the case, you should be made aware that the creatures you just fought are the lowest of the low. They are a decent starting point to begin your training, but you should know you have a long way to go." The soldier was aware of Poppy's arrogance during her fight.
Sephiroth himself was consumed by that flaw, though he viewed it in himself more as confidence. Still, he knew that a little confidence was a good thing. Taken in too large a dose, however, it could prove to be fatal. One could not let their ego grow larger than their skill. The soldier's skill and ego were in perfect balance, however, as both were rather large. As Poppy collapsed to the ground, Sephiroth looked at her stoically before approaching.
"Rest for five minutes. At the end of that time, we will hunt and eat as lions do to get our strength up. Then, we will go home." This was the first time Sephiroth mentioned a "home." The man in black travelled a lot, but even he had a place to rest his head. "It is barren. It will not be comfortable. However, it will keep us warm and dry. Ofttimes, that's all you can hope for."
With that, Sephiroth turned and began to patrol around the area. "I will keep watch. Five minutes."
ooc; There was actually one more Shadow, but you seemed to have intended for Poppy to get them all, so I just rolled with it as if you did. xD
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Post by Sephiroth on Nov 3, 2017 0:45:56 GMT
Fixed that. I must have misread. ^^;
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Post by Sephiroth on Nov 2, 2017 3:44:43 GMT
Ability or Spell Name: Surge
Level: 2
Cost: 500 munny
Description: Sephiroth charges his enemy with Masamune at blinding speeds and delivers a single strike to them.
Cooldown: 3 posts
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Post by Sephiroth on Nov 2, 2017 3:34:04 GMT
"Do you think you can
erase your past?"
Sephiroth smirked at Riku's response. He had a strong personality. Like Cloud. Men like that interested the soldier. He had no interest in making enemies out of weak-willed clods. man is defined by who his enemies are, and Sephiroth would not allow an enemy to be made out of the unworthy. It seemed that Riku would not be giving in to the pressure. That was fine. As Riku laughed once more, Sephiroth simply kept his smirk, staring at the boy.
The Keyblade Master had passed every test thus far. Perhaps he believed that he would walk away from this conversation having given Sephiroth nothing. However, this was not entirely true. While the soldier had not learned who Riku worked for, he learned something almost equally as important; that the boy before him cared for them. That was almost more important than actually learning their identity.
As the Keyblade wielder turned to leave, Sephiroth gave him one final statement. "Report to your superior. Tell them what happened here." He said it for more reasons than one. He knew from the brief time they knew each other that Riku disliked Sephiroth telling him what to do. He suspected that he would report to his superior anyway-- whoever they were-- and he would tell them about what had transpired. A small victory for the man in black. "Tell them Sephiroth sends his regards, and..." He narrowed his eyes at the boy. "...that i'll be watching with great interest."
He smirked one final time before darkness came up from the ground at his feet, slowly swallowing him whole as Riku left the lobby. Once the shadows vanished, Sephiroth was gone.
Thread exit! Had a great time. :3
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Post by Sephiroth on Nov 1, 2017 20:05:40 GMT
"Don't pretend like you're
sad..."
@poppy
Sephiroth watched as Poppy sprung into action against the Heartless, tearing them apart with the weapons her new form provided her with. If he wasn't a quadruped, he would have given her a round of applause. When Poppy announced she was done, Sephiroth gave her an approving nod. "An admirable performance, Poppy." He hopped down from the cliff, landing next to his student.
"You will find that the ability to adapt is one of your most important. If you can adapt to any given situation, your opponent will find it impossible to catch you off guard." Speaking of adapting... as soon as Sephiroth finished his sentence, they were surrounded by Heartless once more. Their numbers had doubled since the last attack. With eight enemies facing her down, Sephiroth figured that he should give her a hand.
Eight on one might be a little too much, even if they were lowly Shadows. Poppy would get there eventually, that much he knew. "It appears your next lesson begins now. I will assist." He wasn't sure if he could call Masamune in this state, but it didn't matter. He wouldn't need it. The soldier had adapted to his new body well enough at this point, so it would more than suffice to take down these base creatures.
Sephiroth moved to attack with little warning. In almost an instant, Sephiroth had lunged to his target's position, swiping at two Shadows in his path on his way past them. The two Shadows burst into a black haze after Sephiroth got his claws in them. His strikes were surprisingly quick and precise for someone who had never been a lion before. He appeared to be a master of the adaptability he was trying to teach Poppy.
Sephiroth knew he could take on these Heartless himself if he wished, but he wasn't here for that. No, this was Poppy's lesson. He helped thin their numbers a bit. Now, it would be up to her to take the rest of them down.
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Post by Sephiroth on Oct 31, 2017 3:01:17 GMT
"Overconfidence will
destroy you..."
Sephiroth listened to Cruella as she droned on. She didn't know where Cloud was either. That was a shame. The more he listened, the more she struck him as the kind of person who liked to hear themselves talk. Strange, that was normally a trait he associated with those who identify as "heroes." Not to say someone like him couldn't have a that sort of trait, it just appeared to be more common with the self-indulgent heroes and their heroic speeches. It was safe to say that she was the worst possible person. Lazy. Entitled. Especially entitled.
Sephiroth knew very well how important goals were. They were instrumental to self improvement and kept one consistently moving forward to greater power and influence. The soldier wondered where Cruella lied on the proverbial totem pole. She had the attitude of someone who was high on said totem pole. Sephiroth started paying attention again when she mentioned that this world could breed all manner of hooligans. Sephiroth chuckled softly at this.
By the standards of most, he might be considered one of these hooligans. Still, he found himself agreeing. All manner of tricksters made their home here. It was chaotic. The atmosphere was fine enough, but the nature of this world got on his nerves. It seemed it got on this woman's nerves too. Then she called him a brute. That rubbed him the wrong way. Brutes were all muscle and no brain. Sephiroth certainly had brain. He had brain to spare. Still, he frowned slightly and answered her question. "I have been acting. I suppose... I am at a loss." His expression turned thoughtful.
Those were the appropriate words the more he thought about it. While Sephiroth was nowhere near giving up, he had to admit it was exhausting to travel between worlds constantly looking for Cloud and to always be met with disappointment. He would find the man one day soon, that much Sephiroth knew. He just had to keep rolling on. Looking back at Cruella, a smile found its way to his lips. "I am Sephiroth." The man introduced himself as he leaned forward off of the headstone and stood up straight on his own.
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Post by Sephiroth on Oct 31, 2017 2:23:34 GMT
"Don't pretend like you're
sad..."
@poppy
The lion continued to examine their surroundings as his student reassured him she would figure the whole portal thing out. "I know. I wouldn't have taken you on as a student if I believed you couldn't master something so simple." Sephiroth looked back at Poppy as she commented about how her sense of smell had been heightened. He noticed too. It seemed they were lions in more than appearance. Still, he had more important things to figure out.
When asked if they would be staying, Sephiroth turned to look at his student. "Possibly for a moment. This presents an intriguing opportunity. You have been thrown into a situation you are not entirely prepared for. How will you adapt, I wonder?" He moved over to a small cliff, leaping up onto it. He looked down at Poppy from above. They had been here long enough. If he knew the hunting patterns of Heartless like he believed he did, the darkness in their hearts would be irresistible to the creatures.
It was like throwing bloody meat into the ocean. Soon enough, you will encounter sharks. It was inevitable. 'Soon... very soon.' Sephiroth looked to a rock formation just behind Poppy. From his higher position, he could see a tiny dark creature rise up from the ground. Followed by one. Then another. Then another. In total, four tiny black creatures rose from the ground and began to stalk Poppy. "You have company." He raised one paw to point at the Shadow Heartless sneaking up on his student.
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Post by Sephiroth on Oct 29, 2017 5:33:11 GMT
"Don't pretend like you're
sad...."
@poppy
Sephiroth calmly walked out of the portal just as it shut, cat-like eyes staring at Poppy as she tried to get used to her new body. Sephiroth had undergone a change as well; into a lion, same as her. Though he appeared as a full grown adult. His fur was entirely silver, his icy-blue eyes changing to look more like a lion's, but still carrying the otherworldly glow of his regular form. On top of it all, he had a long, silver mane. The soldier hated these worlds. His body changing and it being entirely out of his control was more than a little infuriating.
"It seems... you need more practice than I thought." He flexed his paws, claws digging into the stony ground. The one-winged lion looked around at their surroundings; bones. Rocks. Dead trees. Wherever they were, it wasn't pleasant. Sephiroth slowly walked forward, seemingly having an easier time at it than his apprentice. It was a simple concept to him; one paw in front of the other. Left first, right next. The lion looked back at Poppy and noticed her struggling. "Just put one paw in front of the other. You will get it soon enough."
While he didn't want to be in this world, a great opportunity had presented itself; a lesson in adaptability. He could also benefit from such a lesson. He could safely say that this experience was new to him. All they needed now were some enemies and the lesson could begin. Based on how ominous this place looked, Sephiroth figured they wouldn't have to wait long.
"What did you do? Were you thinking about where you wanted to go? Or did you put your exit portal in any old place?" His voice was calm, not angry. But it was firm, as he believed it should be. He was her teacher, after all.
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Post by Sephiroth on Oct 29, 2017 4:41:56 GMT
"What I have shown you is reality. What you remember, that is the illusion." Babel The soldier frowned and raised a silvery eyebrow at Babel's words. Things must be different here between parents and children. Where he grew up, you wouldn't speak to strangers, period. Then again, he spent the vast majority of his childhood in the exact same building. For quite some time, he was even stuck on the same floor. What a horrid bore. Anyway, maybe he was mistaken about these things in general. "Hm. Sorry." He spoke the word with little conviction. It was more meant to serve as a way to calm tensions down. This girl was just a child. An unarmed one at that. He had no interest in fighting her. "No, I would not have prefered that. Then again, you did touch my hair without permission. You cannot blame me for being slightly apprehensive when that was how you introduced yourself."'What am I doing reasoning with a child?' Sephiroth sighed internally, listening to Babel as she next admonished him for turning his nose up at the denizens of Wonderland instead of learning more about the worlds he visited. 'So she knows i'm from another world then. Fine. It matters not.' How she worded it was strange, though. "A dog in a... what?" A dog in a cat suit. He had never heard an expression like that before. Sephiroth sighed heavily after having been admonished by someone less than half his age. "Fine. If you're from here, tell me what I need to know about this place. Why does everyone either speak in riddles or in a collection of syllables meant to be a sentence?"
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Post by Sephiroth on Oct 29, 2017 4:27:22 GMT
"Do you think you can
erase your past?" RikuThe soldier continued through the lobby, looking under every rock for his target. At this point, his goal wasn't even to fight him. Cowards were no fun to battle against. At this point, Riku was worth more to him alive. With a sigh, he sheathed his sword. He was about to continue into the arena when he noticed a curious sight in one of the metal braziers that lined the walls. He saw the reflection of the boy trying to sneak out. 'Hmph. Slippery little key-bearer.' The man in black pretended not to notice the boy for a moment. He would wait until he was almost up to the door before speaking in at a volume high enough to echo throughout the lobby.. "Before you scurry away, answer me this; who do you work for?" Sephiroth turned to face Riku, his azure orbs burning with hate. "I want someone who can provide me with an interesting distraction while I wait for Cloud. It is clear to me now that this person is not you. Even Sora was interesting, if a little irritating. You are simply annoying."The one-winged angel gave the silver-haired boy a sinister smile. "If there is one thing I cannot stand, it is someone with power refusing to use it. Those people are cowardly." He approached the boy. "The situation you find yourself in is perilous, but there is an easy way out. Answer my simple question and I will allow you to leave."
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Post by Sephiroth on Oct 29, 2017 2:14:07 GMT
"I've thought of a wonderful
present for you..."
@poppy
Sephiroth watched silently as his student attempted to replicate what he had done. Her tone indicated that she wasn't at all confident in here ability to do so. As she focused on crafting a portal of her own, a point of blackness appeared a few feet away from them. Sephiroth kept his eyes on the dark construct, speaking only when Poppy turned to flash him a smile. "Maintain focus. You aren't done yet." He didn't even look at her as he said this. He could tell that it was unstable, as evidenced by its sporadic and uncontrolled growth.
When Poppy tried to back up, Sephiroth would put a firm hand on her back to prevent her from doing so. "Do not run. Do not panic. Focus. It's your darkness. It answers to you and you alone. Bring it under control." Eventually, the portal seemed to calm, a familiar coolness brought back to the area. It wasn't perfect, but it would do for the time being. At least, it appeared that way. "Not bad. You just need some more practice."
No sooner had Sephiroth finished speaking when the portal began to expand uncontrollably, pulling Poppy into its depths. "Damn it...!" The man in black didn't want to lose his disciple so soon after gaining her, so he lunged into the portal after her. Where it would take them, he didn't know. But Sephiroth was never one to be afraid of the unknown.
OOC; Thread exit. Good thread! This is gonna be the beginning of some great plot, I can feel it.
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Post by Sephiroth on Oct 29, 2017 1:33:57 GMT
"Overconfidence will
destroy you." CruellaSephiroth had not been waiting long when the voice of a woman sounded from behind him. The soldier turned around to look for the source, noticing a woman about his age in a tattered coat. Sephiroth wasn't sure if she was a denizen of this world or not. She certainly had the look of someone from here. Then again, he did too. Who's to say that she didn't undergo a transformation similar to his? After her question, Sephiroth hopped off of the hill and fell gently and gracefully to the ground, landing on his feet. He approached Cruella, stopping a few feet away from her. "I was looking for someone. A warrior in black with blond hair who carries a large sword." He hoped that if this stranger had seen him, she would say something. "I decided to wait for him here to see if he managed to find his way to me. I feel... that he might want to settle things just as much as I do."
Cruella had no sense of the history he and Cloud had. His words might be a little confusing to her. But that didn't matter. At this point, he was just thinking out loud. "But he hasn't shown up. Just you." He backed up a little bit to lean on a headstone. "And what about you? Are you from here? If not, you must have a goal in mind just as I do." Sephiroth could feel the darkness coming off of this woman. Whoever she was, she definitely wasn't a Union type. Not an enemy, then. Perhaps an ally in that case? 'That remains to be seen...' |
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Post by Sephiroth on Oct 28, 2017 5:14:05 GMT
"I've thought of a wonderful
present for you..."
@poppy
Sephiroth shrugged at Poppy's requirement. "So long as you honor our agreement. How you will acquire a room will be interesting to see." He held up three fingers for her to see. "Three days a month are yours. The rest are mine. I hope this is satisfactory." Whether it was or wasn't was of no concern to him. The questions would continue. The next one being when they would officially start. "No time like the present." The soldier moved to stand next to Poppy before holding a fist out, palm facing upwards.
If his student tried to speak to him, Sephiroth would pay her no mind. He was focused. Slowly, the soldier began to open his hand. At first, the area would grow unnaturally cold. Next, a single black point would begin to hover in the air about ten feet away from the two. A relatively strong breeze washed over them as the point of darkness began to expand as Sephiroth opened his hand. By the time it was completely open, the point had expanded into a dark portal a little taller than the silver-haired man.
"A corridor into the space between the realm of light and the realm of darkness." He spoke as though he was answering a question. It seemed that would be a logical question for Poppy to ask, so he preempted it. "It has no... "official" name that I am aware of, but many have taken to calling it "Betwixt and Between." It is as good a name as any." He looked over at Poppy. "With this skill, you can travel anywhere and everywhere in an instant. It is perhaps your most important ability. If you do not know it, you should learn." Sephiroth closed his fist again, the portal closing with it.
He dropped his arm to his side. "The Keyblade wielders and their unions have a similar ability, from what I understand. I have not encountered their ilk in that between-realm, however, so I assume it is different than ours." He paused, then looked back to where the portal was. "Well? Can you do it?"
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Post by Sephiroth on Oct 28, 2017 4:45:18 GMT
"Do you think you can
erase your past?"
Riku Sephiroth didn't quite expect Riku to run away. He thought those who wielded Keyblades were supposed to brave. Though the only ever Keyblade wielder he really met was Sora, so he didn't really know much about them as individuals. As Riku threw a spell at his face, Sephiroth tried his best to see through the darkness, but to no avail. He growled and waved away the cloud of black smoke as best he could. Eventually, the magic dissipated just in time for Sephiroth to see Riku flee into the lobby of the coliseum. The soldier frowned, standing up straight and looking towards where his target fled. "Coward." The man in black drew his sword and began walking casually towards the coliseum proper. He kicked open the door once he got in range, an expression of slight annoyance on his face. Sephiroth took a step into the lobby, wary of an ambush. His training was etched deep in his mind. Almost without thinking, he could identify conditions for an ambush and put himself on guard instantly. He would scan the interior, looking for Riku. If he did not find him here, he would next make his way to the arena. Sephiroth wasn't going to let this one get away.
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