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I hope everyone had fun with my little presents last month. It took me a lot of time to send out the perfect gifts. Not that I really care about the elections or the candidates well-being.

[The feed opens with a sickeningly familiar face. It was he, who was once the Morningstar. He was once the angel who inspired goodness and peace in everyone's heart, only to be corrupted by his deigned purpose. If his job was to corrupt humanity, then he shall do it gladly and without question. He shall prove why humanity shouldn't be admired.

Lucifer was walking around the streets of Genessia. It was a good thing the weather was cool enough, but still, the streets reeked of cheese. It was disgusting - it was perfect. So he took a chunk of a building's pillar, and started melting it on his palm. Then a gruesome smile emerged from the four-winged angel.]

I hear, humans loved cheese.

I know, Charlotte tells me she loved the stinky morsels so very much.

[Then, he shook his head.] I don't understand why you filthy things love eating so much. [For a moment, he looked appalled.] You're disgusting. Always wanting. Always devouring. Aren't you sick of it?

But some of you try your best to deny your most basic instincts, only to fail.

Maybe darling little Charlotte can help me understand. After all, I'm sure she enjoys how the cities tastes right now.

[After a few moments of silence, another smile crept on the immortal's face.] Or perhaps, everyone can show me what true hunger can do to a human, or an entire society.

Show me your hunger.

[Then, the feed darkens. And for a moment, one city after another, darkens as well. A momentary illusion, before the feed ends.]

((ooc: Hunger event, network post. A log shall follow shortly. This is for Lucifer to just, well, gloat? And also state that he's working with Charlotte. For OOC Post reference. I'm sorry this was late.))

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Why?

[Orihime looks crestfallen. Why does he keep proving Adam right? She'd lived with him for weeks, and saw a softer side of him that surprised and pleased her. But this... Why would he do this?]

I saw people's eyes go black. I don't understand.

[She's not unaware that she got skipped, though she isn't sure if that was intentional or not.]

Please take it back.

[Just his luck. She was awake so early in the morning. He had hoped she'd sleep through the whole thing. A part of him wished she would not see how angry he was with humanity. But, why? Wasn't she a human herself? Shouldn't he be angry with her as well?

His silver eyes gazed lifelessly at the feed. He did not wish to have this conversation if he could avoid it. But he can't run from Orihime forever. Someone was bound to tell her one day.]

Not long ago, you enjoyed running away from humans. I'm helping you keep safe. Shouldn't that please you? [His tone was cold, and clearly avoiding the issue.]

You didn't do this for my sake.

[And they both know it.]

I ran because I didn't want to hurt anybody. I don't have to be afraid of that anymore. So I don't...I don't understand. Why?

[She hugs one arm, the other holding to the video device. Behind her, others are busily eating everything they can get their hands on. Orihime isn't standing still, either. Is she trying to find him?]

You took care of me for so long. You were so kind. Please don't tell me that wasn't the real you.

[Because she's starting to fear that she was wrong about him, and that he was only using her to get access to the creature in her head.]

Are you sure? Look around you?

[He wasn't far away from where Orihime was. In fact, with his keen senses, he could already see her moving on the right direction. He doesn't know if it's just Orihime, or that abomination inside of her - But she was good at finding him. However, he would never let her know that.

There was a flicker of regret in his eyes, when she had mentioned what happened in the past. Was he perhaps throwing a tantrum because he didn't have her by his side because of those meddling idiots?]

This is what humanity is capable off. I simply removed the restraints which they fool themselves with. This is what they are naturally hungry for. I just increased their desires, but I never created it.

[To be fair, there aren't many around with a reiatsu as intense and powerful as his. He might as well be screaming through a megaphone. She has to get through to him and make this stop. She's not even sure if she can. Was Adam right? Or was she making things worse when she decided to pull back, and not pursue a relationship with Lucifer? When he bids her to look around, she does. Only a few meet her gaze. Only one keeps his eyes locked on her when she turns her attention back to the radio.]

They're going to get sick, Lucifer-san. Please don't do this.

[The man is still staring at her with abject hunger, and gives her a full once-over before he starts moving in Orihime's direction.]

You can fix it.

Edited 2014-11-08 15:03 (UTC)

Why should I cure what they are? This is who they are Orihime.

They are nothing like...

[Before he could respond, he noticed the man behind Orihime. He was worse than a zombie. His insatiable appetite for flesh started driving him to a point of insanity. He didn't wish to simply have physical intimacy, he wanted the person inside him. Not a second later, Lucifer appeared a few meters in front of Orihime. The man made a mad dash for Orihime. His mouth wide open and aiming for Orihime's shoulder.

Without thinking twice, he summoned his blade from the darkness of his armor. It had spikes, like the teeth of a ravenous animal. He dug it to the ground. As he did, the edge of the blade emerged behind Orihime and lifted towards the human. It was all too fast, so he wasn't sure if he was able to spare Orihime in time. He can kill everyone without blinking an eye, but Orihime meant something to him. He would never let anything happen to her. Not ever.]

[Nothing like who? Like her? He'd be surprised. Orihime carries a lot of flaws, and she's far from perfect. If he'd cast the same spell on her, she had no doubt she'd be eating everything in her bakery, just for starters. But he's suddenly there in front of her, bringing her to a sharp halt. Why is he drawing a sword...?!]

[She hears the sound of metal piercing through human flesh, and whips her head around. She didn't see him before, but she sees him now, hands raised toward Orihime, his wild-eyed hungry stare going swiftly blank as he slumps.]

[Orihime drops to her knees. It doesn't make sense. How can he do these things, and still try to protect her? Can a person really possess such a harsh duality, or is one of his faces false? Which one? Her fingers knot the hem of her skirt as she pulls in her lips, tears stinging her eyes. The man who had almost attacked her was driven insane, and died. For what purpose? To prove some kind of point? Her heart aches, and she slowly lifts her hands.]

I...reject...

[Her powers can reverse the stabbing. But she doesn't know if her own power can match Lucifer's in removing the hunger as well. She has to try.]

[He does not even try to stop her from what she's about to do. He just looks at her. As always, no emotion, just a steady calm filled with darkness.]

Humans have a saying. No one is born evil, yes?

[He marches closer to her. Every breath, every movement, fluid and steady.]

Then, can you explain why there are evil beings in this world? Even without me, I'm sure you know that there are others who would prove to be much more destructive.

We're not born evil. But we're born with needs. Hunger. Thirst. Affection. We need all of these things from the very first day we enter this world.

[She doesn't flinch or quail away from him, her gaze locked on the slumped man and the wound that's slowly closing beneath the power of her shield.]

Some of us are lucky. Our needs are fulfilled by people who love us. My brother rescued me when I was barely a child. Others aren't that lucky. Their needs can become warped and twisted, especially if there's no one they can turn to for help.

[Her brow inclines quietly.]

Please don't mistake what I am. I can be selfish, too. Jealous. Angry. Impulsive. I'm no different from anyone else in this city.

[She draws a deep breath.]

If those are the flaws you can't excuse, then I have no right to be spared.

You are a worse liar than I am, Miss Inoue.

[Billions of years. He has watched everyone leave their primordial states and evolve to who they are. He watched humans commit evil deeds that surprised even his own dark armies. Not even cruel to other species, they were cruel to their kind and themselves. None of them could even compare to the lowest of angels. They committed genocide which made even the king of hell shudder. For what? Gold? Land? Women? They were evil beyond repair, and yet, all of them blamed him for everything.

For a moment, he was silent as he recalled every word Orihime had uttered. Then, for a brief moment, there was a forgotten gentleness in his gaze.]

Yet, you are not selfish enough to be with me. Correct?

[Orihime's quiet for a long moment. She doesn't want to hurt anyone...not even Lucifer. Especially not Lucifer. He took care of her when no one else possibly could, and saw that she was safe and protected, even from her own insanity. But sometimes...she has to be honest. Even if it hurts him...even if it hurts her...because he needs to know that the things he's doing now just can't be allowed.]

I wish I could.

[Her shoulders hunch guiltily, her head hanging a little lower. And she means that.]

But I can't. I nearly lost my best friend that way, and I just...I can't lose him. And he's right...

[She half-laughs, half-sobs, and wipes at her cheek.]

He's right. If I chose to be with you, it would be saying that I approved of all of this.

[Orihime gestures faintly at the city before she coils back into herself, gripping her skirt with both hands.]

I can't do that. I just can't. I'm sorry. I'm really, truly sorry.

[She looks back at him over her shoulder with a tearful smile.]

Thank you for taking care of me. I never got to say it, and it's overdue. Thank you, Lucifer-san.

[He listened and he could guess who that bestfriend is. A person who will soon be in his kill-until-eternity-sucks-him-dry list. Human logic and thought was just too bothersome, no wonder they prohibited emotions in heaven.

But he needed to speak with Orihime away from all the chaos. So he easily, tapped Orihime's shoulders and brought her somewhere else. Everything will be a blur. However, when her vision settles, she'll notice that she's underneath a bridge made of cheese and a river filled with cheese as well. It was the bridge going to the old city of Everglade. It was the most peaceful place at the moment. At least, it was for him.

For a moment, he just stared at her. Then, gloved hands started to wipe the tears away. Human emotions were so frail.]

Did I do anything, while you were in my charge? Did anything happen to any of the cities?

Lots of terrible things happened, but none of them were my doing. You know that I was often asleep during the time that you lived in our... my home.

[The kind gesture surprises her, and she can't help but smile a little. She knows he has the capacity for kindness. She just can't understand why she would be the only person he extends it to. With powers like his, he could do so much good. So why won't he?]

[In response to his question, she shakes her head. No, she doesn't recall any great catastrophes, but she wasn't always coherent. Even so... What is he trying to say? Is this a proposition? An exchange? She can't assume, it would be dangerous to do so.]

Then...why go back to this?

I don't know. Why we eat seems to be as big of mystery of why you seem to like to talk out of your ass, Lucy .

Maybe because I have the right to do so?

Or maybe humanity is just a pain in the ass that deserves to be destroyed. I'm not really sure anymore.

Sure sure. Freedom of speech and all that shite. But saying "humanity is just a pain in the ass that deserves to be destroyed" makes you seem like some whiny emo brat. Though given who you are, you are more than likely the first emo brat.

Emotions. Such primitive things are beneath me. [Rather, it's not allowed. Not in heaven anyway.]

Seems like you know so much about me, when I couldn't care less about who you are.

Come on, Lucy. Having your head in your ass and talking out of it at the same time isn't very productive. If I wanted you to know who I, I'd have introduced myself.

Edited 2014-11-08 20:04 (UTC)

[ My, how intriguing. Intriguing indeed. ]

Many enjoy eating because of the taste. Personally I prefer tea, but that might be because I'm from a British mind. Then again, I'm just a little innocent pet cat, so what do I know about humans.

Edited 2014-11-13 22:06 (UTC)

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