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genessia2015-01-16 04:56 pm
goddessinthefog) wrote in genessia2015-01-16 04:56 pm
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002: When Night Falls [Audio/Private Action]
[Audio, Public]
[Izanami had been exploring Genessia for sometime, but despite this, she'd come no closer to finding out the meaning of this world than she had since she first arrived. How annoying. For now, though, she needed to find work that would allow her to observe others here as best as she was able to. Perhaps that would give her the answers she needed...or at least, further her understanding of the people here, both humans and otherwise.
As it was, she decided, addressing the entire network by a video-link was not something that she was immediately comfortable with. Thus, she opened up an audio-feed, her voice that of her casual and androgynous disguised self.]
Hey. Anywhere hiring right now? I could really use a source of income.
[Action, locked to Dracula and the residents of Castlevania]
[After her conversation with Dracula three months ago, the Goddess had been intrigued by the offer of sanctuary within his halls. She did not desire his protection, nor did she share his utter hatred for humanity, but she had to at least see the place for herself.
...Besides, if he proved willing, it would be refreshing to have somewhere to stay where she didn't have to conceal her powers or identity. Perhaps she could prod him with more questions about humanity's motivations, as well. Their last debate had certainly been an interesting one.
And thus, she entered the Archway and waited.]
[Izanami had been exploring Genessia for sometime, but despite this, she'd come no closer to finding out the meaning of this world than she had since she first arrived. How annoying. For now, though, she needed to find work that would allow her to observe others here as best as she was able to. Perhaps that would give her the answers she needed...or at least, further her understanding of the people here, both humans and otherwise.
As it was, she decided, addressing the entire network by a video-link was not something that she was immediately comfortable with. Thus, she opened up an audio-feed, her voice that of her casual and androgynous disguised self.]
Hey. Anywhere hiring right now? I could really use a source of income.
[Action, locked to Dracula and the residents of Castlevania]
[After her conversation with Dracula three months ago, the Goddess had been intrigued by the offer of sanctuary within his halls. She did not desire his protection, nor did she share his utter hatred for humanity, but she had to at least see the place for herself.
...Besides, if he proved willing, it would be refreshing to have somewhere to stay where she didn't have to conceal her powers or identity. Perhaps she could prod him with more questions about humanity's motivations, as well. Their last debate had certainly been an interesting one.
And thus, she entered the Archway and waited.]
[Action] At the Castle
She led Izanami down a long hall of unparalleled grandeur, past pieces of art and decorative statues, all illuminated by carefully placed candles. They arrived in a sitting area, the maid gesturing to any of chairs or couches of which there were several. Probably more western than she was accustomed to but quite cozy none the less.
"Please make yourself comfortable." With a flick of her wrist and a ripple of that odd, perhaps familiar chilling sensation, a polished silver tray appeared perfectly balanced in one hand. She placed it on the table, setting the cup and saucer in front of her chosen spot. Next to it she placed a small silver spoon, some cream, sugar, and a plate of various tea cakes and cookies. With a smooth well-practiced move she filled Izanami's cup, placing the teapot within easy reach before picking up the tray, tucking it under one arm.
"I will inform Lord Tepes of your arrival. Do not hesitate to call for me if you require anything else." With a final bow, she vanished without a trace, a phonograph in one corner coming to life, filling the room with light music.
[Action] At the Castle
It was certainly a tastefully decorated place, despite how large and grand it all was. The way the light of the candles flickered just so to make the decor appear as fine as possible. At least that stopped it from taking an obnoxious appearance.
The chill did not bother Izanami, but it was different to the cold realm of Yomi. What was that...? Those ripples, it felt similar to those felt when passing between the real world and the TV World. Time passed differently between them, so perhaps it was the fabric of time or space being subtly shifted around her? A curious power for one who appeared human. Then again, if she had accepted Lord Tepes' offer as well, she could not be entirely normal.
"Thank you for your hospitality," she said, taking a seat once the maid vanished. Now, she would just have to wait for the vampire to make his appearance, but in the meantime, she calmly sipped at her tea. Not bad at all.
[Action]
"Good evening to you, and welcome to my abode." He glides along the room before taking a seat across from Izanami.
"Might I inquire as to the purpose of this visit?"
[Action]
As he emerged, she watched him calmly with her blood-red eyes. "Good evening," Izanami replied, taking another sip of her tea as she took his seat. "And thank you for your kind welcome."
She kept up her usual illusions to present herself as human, but had given up disguising her behaviour. After all, she implied that she was not human in their last conversation, if nothing else as to who - or what - she was.
"I wished to speak with you regarding the offer you made... but prior to that, I don't believe we've been formerly introduced, have we?"
[Action]
He taps his chest, and leans forward in his chair, something of a half bow. Before straightening, he pulls a goblet from within the folds of his cape, the rather distinct smell of blood filling the air as he took a moment to sip from it.
"As to your request, I see little reason to deny you. It is clear you are not human. In fact, if I were to hazard a guess, you may be a sibling of a dear friend of mine. I could not turn you down, in that case."
[Action]
"I doubt you would be quite so willing to accept my request if you were an ally of his. We are not on the best of terms," she replied, "It is not only the humans who shun that which they fear, after all."
Still, for the time being, Izanami rested her hands in her lap, and lowered her head slightly in respect - a half-bow of her own. "I am known Izanami-no-Mikoto, or Izanami-no-Okami, Goddess of Death and Creation. I guard the souls of Yomi, our afterlife."
[Action]
He took a small sip before smoothing out his cape. "I know not of your true sibling, but I am familiar with the name. My library has several books that touch on your history, but en Europe ruled by he formidable might of a narrow-sighted church, it is difficult for even one of my stature to get more detailed accounts from the other side of our world. That said, you are not alone."
He stood, gesturing for her to follow as the same passage he entered opened once again, though it seemed to veer off in another direction.
"If you would be so kind as to follow me, I have a feeling you might find the quarters I have in mind to feel more... at home than you might expect. They were tailored to the tastes of my longest ally and closest confidant in my world. He was simply known as Death; the image of what those in the West associate with the Grim Reaper is his face."
[Action]
"I was not aware the church had such a great impact within Europe," she admitted, laying down her now-empty teacup. "I've had less...exposure to the world of the living than I would have liked, until recent times."
When he stood, Izanami drifted over to him, feet no longer touching the ground. She would not admit it aloud, but the assurance that she was not alone here was a comforting one, after being sealed away by her brother for so long. Even in Inaba, Souji and his group had made it clear that she was no longer needed in their world.
"Please, lead the way," she said, considering his words, "That would explain how you recognised my power then... I'm glad to hear you were on such good terms."
[Action]
As he drifted through the winding corridor, candles would appear to light the way into the depths of the castle. After some time, though, they reached what appeared to be a dead end before the wall opened up into a large cavernous room with ornate carvings of skeletons along pillars, each armed with a scythe.
"Death was the first to greet me upon my creation, and has been a staunch ally, vassal, and dear friend ever since. I think he would approve of my housing you in these quarters. They are yours to do with as you choose, and please, if you have need of anything, do not hesitate to ask."
He steps aside, sweeping his arm dramatically as an invitation for her to enter. "And please, do not feel as if you need to hide your true self in this place. If you are more comfortable in any other form, please, make yourself at home."
[Action]
As they moved through the castle, Izanami watched the candles appear either side of them. The castle still warped around Dracula as they travelled, and as it did so, a small sense of unease started to grow inside her. He had given her no reason to distrust him, but the Goddess had no wish to find herself locked away again. "Do these walls shift at your will alone, or can all those who've taken residence here move freely within the castle proper?"
For now, though, she focused on the room that had just opened up before her. It felt strangely homely - comfortable - to her, in ways only a Goddess of Death could appreciate. "If you are certain he would not mind my intrusion," she replied quietly, slipping just into the doorway to examine one of the carvings. The fog followed her, spreading out and curling around the pillars. "It's beautiful...you both have fine taste. Thank you, both for the invitation and your hospitality, Lord Tepes."
She noticed the subtle hint regarding other forms... so he could tell she was shielding her true self with an illusion? Perhaps once she was in private she would return to her true form, but for the time being, she was most comfortable like this.
[Action]
He offers a small bow, smiling to himself as she remarks on the decor. "It is an honor to have one of your stature living within the castle again. It was starting to feel a tad hollow."