005: Two Overlords [Audio, Backdated to Aug 1st, locked from Lucifer]

[beautifulmidboss]

[Unlike his previous posts, Midboss could not bring himself to open up a video feed as he normally would have, especially not to the public network. Despite the fact that his wounds were healing well, his crushing defeat had left his ego in tatters. He was also more than a little self-conscious about his missing wings, although considering how he had often kept them concealed, he was not sure how many people would even notice the difference.

The notice he'd received about the candidates for guardianship had intrigued him. Whilst he had toyed with the idea of applying himself, putting the pieces back together was more important right now. Unfortunately, he had missed the posts the respective candidates had made in all the commotion, and thus...Midboss braved himself to make a public post.]

I understand that a new guardian is to be elected in Fayren, and that we are to chose between the two candidates by vote. Although I am sure you would all far sooner see one as elegant as myself take the position, I... am perhaps not in the best state to contend at this time.

Unfortunately, I have yet to meet either of the candidates and it would simply not be proper to make an uninformed choice. Perhaps the two would be so kind as to introduce themselves, or someone would be helpful enough to tell me what they know of them?

Also, I, ah... [he swallowed the lump in his throat, taking a moment to continue] feel must make an apology, regarding the event two weeks back. I fear my involvement exacerbated an already fragile situation, and... well. Perhaps I underestimated-- that man's power.

[Midboss faltered. He couldn't bring himself to say that name.]

Thank you, to all of you who came to my aid after that rather sorry display. I am recovering well, thankfully. If I... caused any undue distress, I must apologise as well.

[He paused, not wanting to end the feed on that note - it was still distressing to talk about, and he would far sooner end with something positive.]

I hear there is to be a party soon? I do hope I can dazzle you all with my ~beautiful~ reappearance then.

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[forever_prince]

[As soon as the feed ends, Laharl will be kicking the chair/bed Mid-Boss was using.]

Oy, shut up already. You're not supposed to be doing too much yet.

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[beautifulmidboss]

[Midboss was still curled up in bed at the Nova City clinic, torso and arm wrapped in bandages and blankets loosely around his shoulders. He was resting on his uninjured side - that proved to be the least painful.]

Ow!

[That was, admittedly, more out of surprise at the sudden jolt to the bed than pain.

Still, he reluctantly put the communicator down on the pillow. Someone was feeling a little bit sorry for himself, and it showed when the usual energy and enthusiasm failed to reach his voice. If anything, it sounded half-hearted, tired.]

...I could not deprive the rest of Genessia of my beautiful self for too long, could I? Besides, I wanted to keep myself informed.

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[forever_prince]

Nobody was missing you.

[Real caring right there, yup.]

[Action!]

[beautifulmidboss]

[Sniff.]

You cannot say that for certain!

[Action!]

[forever_prince]

The only reason I'm here is so Flonne can get some rest.

...And yes, I can.

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[psychic_supremecy]

[A few minutes after the broadcast, Mewtwo's face will be showing up on screen, eyebrow arched slightly.]

You wish to speak with me?

[Audio]

[beautifulmidboss]

Aha~ You must be one of the two candidates, correct? I was hoping you would not mind
answering a couple of questions for me.

Oh, I do not believe we have been introduced. My name is Vyers.

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[psychic_supremecy]

I am. You may call me Mewtwo.

[Audio]

[beautifulmidboss]

A pleasure.

So what made you chose to apply for the role of Guardian?

[Video] Now if only I can tag with Kira XD

[luckymonster]

If you're talking about trying to take on that mad man, you were not the only one who attempted, I assure you.

[She saw each body descend from that building, one after the other. Unfortunately, she couldn't assist as she was far too busy with the evacuation efforts to Nova City.]

He was far too strong. And you're an idiot for trying alone, and also for still worrying about attending a party instead of recovering.

[Then she shifts to a more commanding tone.]

You wished to meet with one of the candidates, you're talking to her right now.

[Audio] For some reason he didn't want the guy who mutilated him seeing this... XD

[beautifulmidboss]

...I believe I was the first to make the attempt, from what he said to me.

[Midboss' tone wavered. If there were others who made an attack, at least that would mean he was not the one entirely responsible for the hospital's destruction...yet it also meant others had possibly suffered the same way he had. He was not sure which option was the kinder of the two.]

Still, I had reason to believe I could defeat him with my power alone... I underestimated what he was capable of.

[He sighed, energy deflating a bit from his tone. As if he needed to remind himself of his crushing defeat anymore than he already had.]

...Ah, yes... I was wondering if, perhaps, you would not mind answering a few questions for moi? Although perhaps I should introduce myself first. My name is Vyers.

[Audio] damn it DX

[luckymonster]

Well, you're lucky you're alive. I hear there were a couple of deaths. One in particular lost everything inside her abdomen. A gruesome way to die.

Obviously, you were wrong. I suggest you plan things more carefully next time.

My name is Azula. What questions do you have?

[Audio] He needs a break before he gets brutalised again XD

[beautifulmidboss]

...Excuse me a moment.

[Midboss covered the device with his hand, feeling a little nauseous as he listened to what she said. He was certainly not shy about gruesome wounds - he was a demon after all - but the fact remained that others had been brutalised as well, and been killed for it.

Of course he was lucky to be alive, and lucky that the fire had not burned him more when he passed out on the pavement. There were no questions about that. But... tentatively, he poked the bandages across his side and back. He steeled himself a little, swallowing the lump in his throat. Yes, he had been wrong. He had lost.

He would probably never fly again. His beautiful wings were--

No. He couldn't think about that now. She was the second Guardian candidate and would not have the patience to wait for him to collect himself. Right now, he needed to get a firmer idea about her. That was the entire reason for calling her out.]

A-ah, I apologise about that, I thought I was going to sneeze...It is a pleasure to meet you, Azula.

I suppose my first question is why you wished to apply for the role of City Guardian in the first place, and why chose Fayren?

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[symphonyofdestruction]

[Even considering how distinctive her voice was, Midboss might not remember the girl who had seen fit to insult him on her first day in the city. Today, she seems in a better mood.]

Hmph. Maybe you're not as foolish and useless as I thought.

[Its as close as she gets to nice to anyone not named Satsuki. Feel privileged!]

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[beautifulmidboss]

[Ironically, he felt far more foolish and useless now than he had in a while, and hence, his tone came across as reserved and tired.]

...What makes you say that, mademoiselle?

[...That voice...he was sure that he recognised it, but he could not place it. Perhaps it was because he had not caught her name between all the insults on their first meeting.]

I...do not believe I caught your name?

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[symphonyofdestruction]

Its simply, really. When I first showed up you acted like you were some obnoxious big shot and it really pissed me right the hell off when I was already in a bad mood.

[Worse mood then normal that is. Nonon is rarely in a mood other then bad.]

But you went all out trying to stop that guy from hurting more people. I've decided there's more to you then just being annoying. I'm not saying I like you, but I don't hate you anymore.

[She considers some of the people she works alongside annoying, but she can still respect them, in her own way. It wasn't that different really.]

I work alongside Satsuki-sama. You can call me Nonon.

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[beautifulmidboss]

Well, it would have been foolish of me to brag without the power to back it up, do you not think?

[A tired, half-hearted version of his usual bragging, but bragging none the less.]

... I wanted to stop that madness, that is all.

Nonon... I believe I introduced myself before, but my name is Vyers. I'm not sure I've met Satsuki in person, yet.

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[greenmagick]

[Terra's voice starts to sound more confident when it comes to using the phone devices. Her tone is still soft and sweet but she is learning how to talk to people.]

There will be a party?

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[beautifulmidboss]

[He was glad to hear that confidence in her voice. Terra certainly seemed to be opening up more as time went on.

Ironic that he was the one feeling less confident in himself this time.]

Indeed... I believe there was an announcement of a party a couple of days ago, although I am not too certain on the details.

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[greenmagick]

When you find out let me know. We can go together.

[She is trying her best to sound cheery but it's still strained a little.]

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[beautifulmidboss]

...I would like that.

I, ah... might need a little help, if my wounds have not finished healing by them.

[Vyers sounds calmer, and less tired than he did after the fight, anyway.]

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[tenminutes]

A party, huh? What kind of party? I might have to crash it.

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[beautifulmidboss]

A block party, I believe... everyone is to bring their own food. I heard something about a bonfire, although I am not certain of the details beyond that.

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[tenminutes]

Like a pot luck or a "bring a lunchbox" situation?

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[beautifulmidboss]

Pot luck, I would assume?

I...admit that I slept through the original announcement.