1st Harvested Soul [Action]

[servaturus]

[The nomad that once walked the grounds of Gran Pulse now walks on a new world. He's a god now and the search to find the end to his curse has finally come to an end. Still wandering, Caius finds his way through the streets and doesn't bother with rest. He doesn't need it. He doesn't need food either. He still finds people interesting but he's not willing to go out of his way to socialize. In other words, he's not the approaching type nor does he seem approachable unless they are either brave or stupid- perhaps both.

Caius steps through the fog from the bay and down one of the paths toward anywhere. With Yeul now safe from her constant curse of death, he didn't mind being away. Even if this means learning about the worlds that are connected along the cosmic web of life and death. Chaos is still a big part of his being that gives him form, allows him to move, and gives him thought and action. He can live with this.

The nature that surrounds him is foreign but not without its own energies that he can use. He stops in his steps and lifts his hand. The wavering energy he compresses into his palm feels strange to him but not entirely unreadable. He scoffs softly and allows the small energy ball to hover before it disperses.

He says nothing and continues his travels. Without the need for basic things, he's content to stay out in the open which is what he prefers.]

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[incendii]

[ The idea of staying stationary in one place irks Olisha. She sees it as a way to contain her, which obviously makes the sorceress laugh. So, she's more than willing to wander out on the streets carelessly. Sure, there's dangerous people, monsters, and the like in here, but honestly - what place doesn't these days?

Besides her boredom, she's honestly curious about those pods in the bay. Maybe they could benefit her in some way. She's not too sure what yet, but it's there.

She does notice Caius and his stature alone is enough to give him a second glance. It doesn't take her long to figure out that he's a man of power, but what kind? Either way, it's interesting to her. Perhaps this city isn't going to be so bad after all, especially when people like this keep showing up.

A small smirk crosses the demon's features as she walks over to him, clearing her throat to bring attention to herself. ]

I'll spare you the usual spiel if you're new here. Tell me, are you seeking any kind of information? Perhaps about people you know, for example?

[ She's stalked the network to some success. Technology's never been her strong suit, but she's learned how to adapt quickly here to gain any kind of useful information. ]

[servaturus]

[Just like Olisha, he's not a stationary person. He could care less about physical things that he doesn't need. He wants Yeul there with him but that's another matter.

His posture and stature is still as impressive as ever and as a god he's more passive than aggressive unless he's provoked. Now isn't one of those times. Caius doesn't turn around or look for the source of the voice. He stops in his steps and closes his eyes.]

Mm. I seek nothing. In the wake of the dawn, I have arrived here for a reason. There is no answer you can give.

[His eyes open and his head turns toward Olisha. Beads softly collide through the movement to break the silence, he then faces her squarely.]

You are not as you seem.

[In his case, he chooses not to use technology. He doesn't really need it either when he can use the Chaos to see what a device can't provide.]

[incendii]

[ Olisha's own posture indicates confidence and power, something that she's very egotistical about. She feels very confident as a demon, more so as a fearsome sorceress. ]

Is that right?

[ Her question could be taken so many ways, although it's not meant to be condescending. In fact, she's genuinely interested in him. The moment Caius' gaze locks on her, Olisha's lips curl into a bit of a smirk. ]

Was I supposed to hide it? I'm sorry, I'll do harder to hide my nature better next time.

[ She's not really concerned about hiding herself. If she's going to be a literal powerhouse, especially here of all places, she's going to show it off. ]

[servaturus]

[Ironically, he doesn't care what she is as long as she doesn't try to step on his toes to prove she's stronger. Power plays like that he has no patience for and ends the fight swiftly and without warning.

He doesn't give any expression one way or the other and simply walks away.]

Do what you must.

[incendii]

[ She's not interested in power plays, to be honest. Her opponent has to be interesting for her to go all out.

A small tilt of her head and the sorceress decides to follow Caius, seemingly unafraid of what kind of power he has. ]

[uneased]

[ Naminé's been here a little while, and she's seen a lot of different people. Most have been friendly, at leastfrom the little amount she's actually spoken to. Still, she keeps her distance, an old habit that isn't likely to go away any time soon...or at all.

She's met a few people, all different, but this man...is different. But Naminé can't help it; she keeps her distance, but she wants to help. Maybe if she helps enough people, she'll be able to atone. A silly thought, really, but she can't help but hope.

So she stays a fair distance away from him--she can feel the power radiating from him--and folds her hands in front of her. ]

Hello...you're new here? I...still don't know a lot about this place, but...I can try to help.

[servaturus]

[The young girl's presence almost reminds him of Yeul. Her caution didn't go unnoticed but Caius isn't about to force the issue by breaking the distance either. He gives off an eerie vibe and he knows it. It's better to stand back than stand next to him. He nods once in gratitude.]

Your help will not be necessary. I do not require anything.

[He turns to face Naminé and cant's his head to the side. He can sense her sensing him and that seems both familiar and strange. Yeul can do the same thing and wonders.]

I sense your soul is troubled.

[Caius has atoned for the things he's done and gave his body as a result and melded himself into the Chaos. He's no longer alive in the same sense as he was back on his world but still that doesn't mean that he can't change a few things. At least, he's back to his old self as the protector he had sworn himself to be.

Something about this place blocks his ability to see into a person's soul to change what they have done or help them atone but that's mostly due to not being familiar with the lands that surround him. It's as if he can't read it very well yet.]

You are in searching as I. I am Caius.

[uneased]

[ She's more than a little relieved that he, too, keeps his distance. He doesn't seem...well...bad, at least not like she's used to. But he's intimidating: He's a lot taller than she is, not just physically. To her, he carries himself with confidence.

Confidence. It's something she wishes she had. ]

Ah...alright. Well...

[ His words catch her off guard. Her soul is much, much more than a little troubled. When she's all alone, she starts thinking about her mistakes, her regrets...and it wears on her, quite a lot. Still, she forces as much of a smile as she's able to and plays with the fabric of her dress. A nervous habit. ]

...Searching? I...suppose I am. [ A moment of hesitation. She is searching, really; she knows Sora had forgiven her, and she'd helped Kairi before, but...she had caused so much damage before.

One apology isn't nearly enough. Words pale in comparison to actions, and Naminé...she wants to do more. ]

My name is Naminé. It's a pleasure to meet you.

[ Formal, yes, and a little stiff--she's still getting used to meeting new people. ]

[servaturus]

[He notes the shakiness in her tone. He was around Yeul for so long that she too was like Naminé in some ways. Small, a little shy but tries her best. That's important to him even if he just met the girl. Her forced smile reminds him a lot of Yeul. He's watched so many throughout the centuries that the smallest details are noticed. Caius softens himself the best he can to keep her from being too scared of him.

To atone for something that has happened in the past is a tough thing to deal with. He spent 500 years in isolation in the realm of the dead to think and live through all the damage he had caused to not 1 but 4 different worlds. He listened to the screams of the dying and the pleas of the dead in the Chaos. Sure, he could have done things differently but killing the goddess was the only answer at the time.

His own guilt isn't in admission and dwelling on it isn't the answer. With humanity ultimately saved, his job is done. He makes no movement to startle the girl. His eyes cast up to the sky then back to Naminé.]

I am Caius.

[He keeps it simple and short. Meeting new people, even for himself, is just as awkward.]

Someday, you will find your answer. For now, I must explore. Perhaps you can aid me.

[At least with that option she won't have to be alone and he can protect her. He leaves it open ended enough for her to make the decision on her own.]

[uneased]

[ The change doesn't get past her, and she allows herself to relax: Her shoulders lower a bit, and she even stands a little straighter. Still, she keeps her hands at her dress, unsure of what else to do with them. She's still learning, after all, and she feels a bit...awkward, and unsure of herself. ]

Caius...it's a pleasure to meet you.

[ She's not being dishonest at all. She may be intimidated, but he hasn't hurt her, and she gets the feeling that he has no ill intentions toward her. As alone as she had been in the past, she's fairly perceptive.

The offer catches her off-guard, and she thinks for a moment before nodding once. She knows her limits, and she only hopes that he won't get too upset with her if she falls behind or slows him down. ]

Oh--yes, if you don't mind...I'll try and keep up with you.

[warring_triad]

Trouble keeping your magic together? Happens to the best of us~

[Why yes, that is a disinterested looking clown floating overhead, just far enough away so as to not cast a shadow where it would be noticed. Caius kinda stood out and Kefka couldn't help but be interested.]

[servaturus]

[The nomad turned god doesn't need to look up and without a second thought he's up and hovering next to the clown. All he needed was to hear the voice and his interest is piqued. Not that it mattered one way or another and it's certainly that familiar pride that he looks up to no one.]

No.

[Now that he's closer to Kefka, he can feel a surge and a smirk.]

No excuse will be given and none will be taken. I am in no need of anything you offer.

[Even though his sword isn't with him he can still summon it through memory and that's all he needs.]

[warring_triad]

[Kefka, for his part, will simply float slightly upward, just far enough to keep from being on eye level. Just to be a jerk.]

Who said I was offering anything. Though, I will say your very presence is intriguing. You have a very familiar aura, yet you were not among the Chosen of Chaos that I remember... very intriguing indeed.

[servaturus]

[His head cants to the side. That's the first he's heard about being chosen of anything. Not that it matters. He's the embodiment of Chaos but of a different kind.]

You had not though what is this chosen?

[The Chaos he knows is everywhere and in everything. It doesn't "choose" anyone but it can be controlled by those that can sense it. It's the stuff that creates magic in his world and the stuff that binds the unseen spirits into its mortal shells.]

Perhaps I was overlooked.

[Or maybe he was asked and said no. Thankfully, ego doesn't play a large part of his personality. He could care less.]

[warring_triad]

[He waves his hand dismissively, taking a deep breath.]

Oh, just this eternal war that raged outside of time and space between the Goddess of Harmony, Cosmos, and the God of Discord, Chaos, and their respective champions plucked from various worlds and timelines and yadda yadda yadda.

[He shrugs a bit.]

I can't say I blame ol' Chaos for overlooking ya. You hardly strike me as the demigod type. Chaos wanted people that brought entire universes to its knees. The physical manifestation of darkness... an Emperor who conquered Heaven and Hell after his death... the emissary of the Void. Even called in a personal favor from the God of Magic.

[broken_trifecta]

[Even though it's been a while since she's washed the last of Stinkor's noxious odor from her body (AT LONG LAST), Cherise still hasn't seen fit to show her face until recently. The entire experience was dreadfully embarrassing. She's still gnawing on the guilt and bruised pride of being defeat in such a shameful way. She's a Spellcatcher, the equivalent of a magical cop. That was a rookie mistake, and it bothers her to no end.]

[But not so much that she misses the sight of a purple-haired man toying with orbs of magic light. Cherise's rhythmic clicking high heels stop as she regards the man with open curiosity. Someone new? It's hard to tell. She's never seen him before, certainly, but he walks with too much confidence and clarity. Interesting. So the question remains: is he a threat?]

[Catching herself, Cherise gives her head a faint shake. No, she's not part of any law enforcement in this world. This isn't her responsibility. She crafts charmed items for people who request them, and it's unwise to begin an investigation without a partner. But she can observe him for at least a little while, to see if she should be wary of him or not.]

[servaturus]

[He feels the watching gaze of someone close by and he stops in his steps to regard the instinct. He won't take action for something so passive yet he remains cautious. It's not unusual for him to feel those stares. He's used to them by now after dealing with prejudging gazes over the centuries in his own world. He makes no assumptions himself.

He was a hero in a strange way and one that took a darker route to save mankind from the grips of a god that used humanity as his vice. Caius had beaten the odds more than once to save the only woman he loved even if she never aged over 17.]

You need not be wary of me. I am not here to cause harm. I am merely curious.

[He dispersed the energy he gathered in his hand through will as if he was only reading a newspaper in passing. It's the only way he knows how to understand a world that he was not born into.]

The magic is...different.

[broken_trifecta]

Why do you say that?

[He seems like he's telling the truth, but she'd rather wait and see before casting judgment. Besides, his comment about magic intrigues her. Magic is so commonplace and varied where she's from, she hasn't considered just what kind of magic functions in this world, or if it's magic at all.]

You're a practitioner of some sort, I take it?

[servaturus]

[Her response is just as intriguing by not only her words but her actions. Most want to shy away but it seems like she's pretty confident in the way she carries herself. He's not much for cowards.]

Of a sense, yes.

[The actual definition will take far too long to explain. More like, he's made of the stuff but he's not going to get into that if he can help it.]

I was making an observation. Each world has a different scent, if you will. The stronger the scent, the greater the power. However, not all magic can be wielded. Such as in this case, it is remarkable by its own right but not unwieldy. Though it is a bit clumsy and will take a bit to get used to, it is not impossible to learn.

[To him, it's more like trying to breathe again.]

[broken_trifecta]

[Coward? No. Tired of playing magic cop without backup and getting beaten and humiliated? You have no idea. She's glad he seems peaceful for that reason alone, though his manner of speaking is, admittedly, intriguing.]

I see. So it's safe to say it is your curiosity that keeps you so calm? Or perhaps you've simply had experience being spirited away to new worlds in the past?

[Cherise smiles wryly, lowering her voice to a confidential level.]

I take it you're new. Someone of your stature is a little hard to miss, if you'll forgive my saying so.

[behindthefakesmile]

[Fai wasn't one to keep still for long periods, especially not when one was in a new world with no way of escape. Which while that worries him slightly for reasons, he tries to not let it get to him too much or he would break the mast he has built over the years.

He had been wondering for the past couple of hours, taking note of even the smallest details, but when his eye catches someone he was pretty certain he didn't recognize. Maybe they were new, that was a high possibility, but there was something else he could sense. Magic perhaps, different than what he knew of, but very interesting too. Interesting enough that he waves slightly, putting on the best expression of happiness he could muster.]

Hello~ You must be new here, so welcome to Genessia~

[servaturus]

[The energy this person is giving off almost feels happy and the smile shows what Caius can sense. He feels magic from Fai and turns to face him. He nods solemnly without giving a smile. The now ascended god has no reason to ignore the presence of anyone that comes his way. They all played their parts in the wheel of life.

His nomadic features and manner of dress is just as telling as the expression on his face. He's seen a lot in over 2000 years he's lived. He could say that he's just visiting, but that sounds strange and simply decides to say nothing of the sort.]

I am.

[He lifts his head to reveal his purple eyes. Aside from his tall stature and intimidating presence, his manner of speech is eloquent and well thought out.]

Your did not have to greet me though I appreciate that you had.

[Upon notice, one can tell that he's very old or that he comes from a world of fighters, magic and monsters. All of these would be true.]

Is Genessia the name of this world?

[behindthefakesmile]

[He pauses slightly, the feelings he was getting off the other were something he kept to himself. Something he would like to sit and ponder on at a later date, but for now acting like a gentleman.]

I believe it is the name of this area we are currently in, but not of the world over all. There are four other cities as well.

[servaturus]

Hm.

[He says nothing for a while as he casts his gaze toward the horizon. He's pretty much under the impression that walking is on the itinerary. This doesn't bother him at all. It's just one of those things he's come to expect now. He turns his head back to Fai.]

Only four?

[That...doesn't sound good.]

Why so few?

[behindthefakesmile]

[To be honest he found four places in one area to be rather a lot, but that was just him.]

I think it's a lot, but that's just how it is here I suppose. I can't say I thought to ask why they had that many places.