I. A peculiar Stranger [ Action / Open ]

[moundmaking]

[ Whether or not this was a strange sight to anyone, something odd was happening. Maybe it was hilarious in its own way, it was up to whoever laid eyes upon this very incident. Who really knew what was going on, but there was without a doubt a LOT of commotion going on in the streets of Nova City. It was all caused by a newcomer, who was as dazed and confused as anyone else who first came here. Except this man?

He didn't understand anything about technology. It was clear from his attire--armor--that he was from an entirely different time from this.

The air fills with the sound of tires squealing hard against the pavement, followed by an ear splitting sound of metal against metal. There was no crash, no casualties. Instead there was a greatsword forced into the car, almost as if the man before the car intended on slaying a beast.

Which was what he expected, but what he didn't expect was a man to get out of the car and start hollering profanities at him. Gripping the hilt of the blade, Lazarus yanks it out of the hood of the car; holding it up defensively without a word. For the love of the Gods, someone stop him. This wasn't going to end well. ]

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Action; (This ended up being so long I am so sorry)

[imaginationswoes]

[Airy doesn't venture outside of her little bubble of normal often. She likes Genessia, it's sort of like New York but not. It is it's own city with its own personality and it's what she's grown used to over the last few months.

Now that she's granted herself with a new task, one that involves not only imagination but grammar and spelling, she's off to look for inspiration. This is one of the many reasons she finds herself walking through Nova City. It's easier to write about what you know and while she does have a few ideas she needs something to help them take shape.

Nova City is like a standard cookie cutter futuristic city and it is the last place Airy expects to find swords and men in armour. She jumps when she hears the loud crash, her bright emerald gaze quickly searching for the source.

Gawking is rude but it's hard to believe that this is happening and she can't stop staring.

Airy knows nothing about swords but the gleaming steel looks incredibly dangerous and very sharp in the man's hand. It is probably safe to assume that he's like her and from somewhere else. Though Airy doesn't want to make any assumptions about a stranger holding a pointy sword.

Without thinking it through she steps forward, inserting herself between the man, who has not stopped yelling, and the stranger, who likes using swords like baseball bats. Her hands are up in a defensive position and compared to the two facing off Airy is very small. There is no way that a girl in a white button down and a skirt could really be taken seriously anyway. That doesn't mean that Airy won't try.]

Wait! Wait, wait, wait.... wait.

[The man yelling pauses, confused at the sudden interruption of his angry ranting.]

He's sorry... [She looks back at Lazarus and then at the driver.] and if he's not I am but is this really a good idea? [He's got a sword.]

[ It's ok!! ]

[moundmaking]

[ Lazarus' guard remains up, and the great sword shows no signs of being lowered. The man remains by his car, shouting profanities but not daring to take a step forward. Lazarus on the other hand? He stays perfectly silent, eying the man from beneath his helm. In an eerie manner, he begins to inch closer.

By this point, onlookers had begun to gather around, but no one stepped forward, no one dared to stop this man from cutting down another in the streets. The moment he came to this realization, he wondered if he should even dare. It was a tempting thought--he could easily start a mound here and now, but...There were too many witnesses. As he begun to weigh his options, he nearly misses the fact that a girl jumped between him and the man. Hazel optics study her from beneath the helm, and when she speaks; slowly the blade is put down.

An airy laugh escapes Lazarus' lips at her words, he almost declines what she says; but he doesn't. ]

Oh yes, I am very very sorry. Perhaps it is not a best idea, the little lady has a point.

[ He steps around her, and taps a gauntlet a bit hesitantly against the damaged hood of the car. The man by this point is eying him nervously. He goes to speak, but is interrupted by Lazarus abruptly. ]

'Tis a sin to nearly murder someone, especially with a beast. Though I suppose I shall let it slide. After all, I am the one with the sword, and armor.

[imaginationswoes]

[Airy watches him and finds his confidence both intimidating and confusing. She squints for a moment when he says 'beast' and then realizes what he's talking about.]

OH! You mean the car. Yeah, this is a road and cars drive on them. It's probably an accident. He didn't mean too and I think in the fight of you versus the car... you won.

[She flashes Lazarus a smile.]

Why don't we not murder and move this off the street?

[She's noticing that people are staring and she is not qualified to handle this situation.]

[moundmaking]

[ Intimidating, yes. He had this certain air about him, but the way he spoke; with a voice so breezy and calm. It was almost like there was little to worry about at all. Lazarus tilts his head to the side at the mention of the car. Such an unfamiliar word, it felt foreign upon his tongue as he spoke it. ]
Cah-r. I see. What an awful beast it is regardless. Accident or not, if I were to get hit...Gods, would that be a mess.

[ Another laugh escapes his lips, he didn't seem all too worried; but without a doubt getting hit by one of these...cars...would hurt a great deal. His head perks up when she speaks again, and he nods rapidly. He steps upon the sidewalk, assuming it was safe seeing as there were people there. ]

Twas an act of defense, little lady. There shalt be no murders, for.. [ There's a brief pause. ] He was innocent, yes? Angry, and shouting profanities, but innocent.

[Twas a shame, really. He turns his head to glance at the car once again; making eye contact with the man in the process. If only there hadn't been people gathering around. ]

[imaginationswoes]

[Airy isn't sure she completely understands what's going on but she follows Lazarus's to the sidewalk. After listening to him she feels as if she should be more intimidated. Sure, he's spooky and sort of strange in a way that she isn't familiar with but she doesn't think he's a bad person.

He just doesn't know what a car is.

Airy's fingers tighten around the strap to her bag as they stand there. She feels like she should say something and not be awkward about it. She looks up at the stranger curiously.]

Little lady? [She hasn't actually been called that before.] My names Airy and he was sort of mean wasn't he.

[Airy doesn't much care for swearing.]

[iridescentillusion]

[Cipher had been keeping his head down for a while, mostly because he was bored of this place as of recent, but the walk in Nova City today in his usual human guise as Liam would actually peak his interest. He watched the commotion from a distance in minor amusement. And here he thought he was displaced in time when it came to being in Nova City.

With a slight smirk on his face, he would casually approach the scene with the greatsword wielder and the angry driver. It was easy to determine who would win in this fight, so maybe he might just play good samaritan for once and try to dispel the situation. Even if it amused him immensely.]

I'm not so sure picking a fight with a man wielding a sword of that caliber is such a good idea.

[He would direct those words to the driver before glancing over towards Lazarus.]

But I'm not sure you would want to test the ire of the little Princess Guardian here either.

[moundmaking]

[ Now Lazarus didn't expect this many people to appear, to comment on the little commotion going on. He figured he could make it much more interesting, but at the same time acting out so soon would be a big mistake. The man stares between the two, but he nods his head quickly--He knows it's a bad idea, especially with having such an ominous sword pointed in his direction. He soon silences himself, and grunts angrily; before getting in his car.

Lazarus had been watching him carefully, as well as the car as it slowly begins to edge around him. His muscles twitch, as if he was about to hit the car again, but he stops. He stops because of his previous thoughts, and the fact someone was speaking to him. Which was distracting on its own, honestly. Looking over at the other male, he cracks the smallest of smiles beneath his helm. ]

Ah, the little Princess Guardian..? The woman in white, I assume...?

[ Lazarus seems fairly amused about something, and he pauses. Should he worry of this woman...? ]

The ruler of this kingdom, I assume...? Tell me, does she hold any power to truly fear?

[iridescentillusion]

[Cipher could only silently chuckle as the man simply left without bothering to challenge. Mortals really were smarter than they seemed sometimes. He really should learn to give them a little more credit.

But this man in armor intrigued him. Was he even a mortal? If nothing else, it was at least easy to tell that this guy was new to the realm.]

Ruler? Far from it. She merely hold jurisdiction over this city alone, but even then, she has yet to prove herself in any form.

[He scoffs.]

And for her power? Believe me. This realm holds individuals with far greater power than she could ever hope to wield in her life.

[moundmaking]

[ The armored man wasn't quite mortal at all, in fact he was undead. If he were to have gotten hit by that car? He would've came right back, maybe slightly ugly and corpse-like, but he'd be there nonetheless.

Tapping his fingers against the side of his helm, Lazarus hums a little to himself as he mulls over the others words. So this woman held no threat, no power...She worried him very little, and was useless to him. ]

Then she is no threat, even though you spoke as if she was. Though I am curious, what would she have done if I had killed that man?

[azaleafae]

[Of all the cities in Genessia, Nova City was the one that Azalea was least familiar with. So she explored the city on her own, flying in the air and observing all the technological buildings. Then she noticed some sort of commotion on the ground, with people gathering around a peculiar person and the car.]

[Azalea swoops in to get a closer look. She can't tell which one started this incident, but one of the figures is holding a large broad sword. Azalea hovers in between the two, facing Lazarus. She doesn't dare land, though, as the broad sword suggests that its owner is somewhat dangerous. Instead she hovers slightly above eye level (because for a dragon, she's actually about the size of a human child), flapping her wings gently to keep her in place.]

What's going on here??

[moundmaking]

[ The man swears loudly at the appearance of the dragon, and on the other hand..? Lazarus' eyes go round--He had seen dragons before, but he hadn't seen anything quite like this one before. He almost forgets that he was holding a blade to a man. Before he can say anything, the man hollers out; ]

This asshole ruined my car!! Walked right out in front of me and I nearly ran his ass over..!

[ A soft sigh escapes Lazarus' lips, as he dismisses the man's yelling. With a dragon before him, he was instantly more fascinated with her, than the steel beast that nearly smeared him across the pavement. Dragons were highly thought of where he was from, and in his time he had seen many hollows worshiping their corpses. Though this one? This one was oddly small. He chuckles to himself over this, but he doesn't say a thing. Dragons were next to Gods in his mind, so it was best not to be rude. ]

Ah.. [Looking from the dragon to his blade, he slowly lowers it. The man looks bewildered that such an ominous man had stood down--Regardless the moment the man takes a step forth; the blade is held back up in that defensive manner again. ]

This man attacked me with his steel beast, so I did what I could and defended myself. It would be unpleasant to die on my first day, don't you think...?

The Gods do not speak of this man's fate, though I wonder if you know; mighty dragon..?

[azaleafae]

[Azalea takes in both sides of the incident, both claiming that the other was at fault. Which usually means that it's a misunderstanding on both sides.]

Okay, I don't know what happened, but both of you need to let it go right now, before it gets worse!

[She turns to face Lazarus now.]

I can't say I know of anyone's fate. But I try to keep others from getting hurt if I can.

[moundmaking]

[ The man huffs angrily, and slams his hand upon the ruined part of the car.]

Don't you see what happened? This damned freak came at my car with a sword...! He was going to kill me with the thing!

[The man seemed to have more bark than bite, but Lazarus eyes him a bit suspiciously, before giving an airy laugh. ]

Mind your tongue, man.

[ Turning his attention back to the fae, he appears thoughtful. The dragons he saw burned everything in their paths, they were so beautifully destructive and powerful...He didn't expect mercy, but he supposed they were like some people in ways. ]

If that is what you are trying to keep, I shall listen. He was hardly worth my time anyhow.

[teepokisses]

[After learning some things about Elympios, Elize had the ever-so-clever idea to explore Nova City to find some decorations or posters to help Ludger remind him of home. But traveling along the sides of the road, she witnessed the craziest thing.

A man going toe-to-tire with a fast wagon, and winning with a stroke of a huge sword. With her doll, Teepo, wrapped in her arms, they watched in awe. However, Teepo parroted what Elize was mostly thinking as he bounced up and opened his maw.]


"Wowee-zowee! That's a HUUUUGE sword! Probably as big as Alvin's!"

[Teepo settled and blinked a couple of times, and his excited tone of voice died down to plain and simple.]


"Too bad about the wagon, though."

[The young girl nodded in agreement.]

[moundmaking]

[The amount of people watching was slowly beginning to make Lazarus uncomfortable. With this many people, it was hard to strike out. Plus what if they all attacked him once he made a move? He had trouble with mobs before, and needless to say, he'd rather not deal with them. Even if he did haul around a great sword.

The owner of the car goes to shout, but the two of them are suddenly distracted by a voice. Looking over, Lazarus spots a girl and a...Well, he wasn't quite sure what he was looking at, or why it was talking. It intrigued him in an odd way. He looks from the girl, to the doll, then back to the girl.

For once, Lazarus isn't quite sure what to say. ]

Did..I..

Hmmm...

What is that?

[ Incredible. ]

[teepokisses]

[Elize doesn't feel really any hostility from him, so her pure, naive little heart compells her to stay and make friends. It wouldn't be the first time that got her into trouble.

The doll in her arms smiles as he speaks for the meek Elize.]

"I'm Teepo! A one of a kind adorable plush companion! And this is my B-F-F, Elize!"


"How do you do? Umm... Is any one hurt?"

[moundmaking]

[ He appears to be startled once more as the plush begins to speak again. How was it doing such a thing? Was it magic? He inches away from the man, who was now frantically checking over his car whilst swearing to himself. There wasn't anything he could do against a man with a sword--especially one who appeared to know how to use it.]

A speaking doll, how peculiar. I cannot say I have seen one before.

[ Lazarus drums his fingers against his helm, tilting his head ever so slightly as he does so. The man then speaks up, before Lazarus can say anything. ]

Luckily this asshat didn't get either of us hurt! My damn car though, shit. What am I going to do??

[ He shrugs, there was no way he could pay the man back, and if he could he didn't want to in the first place. ]

I am doing as well as anyone can after being attacked by a steel beast. No one is hurt though, how surprising.

[charmingdeception]

[Well that certainly was interesting. Lilith was definitely someone who wasn't going to stop something like this. She figured she should, but this wasn't her sweet innocent personality. It was what she considered to be leaning toward her true one. With a sly smirk creeping upon her face, crossing her arms over her chest she was just not going to interfere, but instead speak up.]

Someone is up for a fight it seems.

[moundmaking]

[ By this point, Lazarus was inching closer to the man; the tip of the sword mere centimeters away from the man's chest. ]

Silence yourself, you are being too loud.

[ Lazarus speaks up, his eyes never leaving the man's now petrified gaze. He was dangerously close to lunging the sword through the man's chest. The man could be seen shakily reaching for something at his side...A gun perhaps?

Sadly Lazarus didn't know what he was reaching for, and the sound of a woman's voice distracts him. ]

It would seem to be that way. If he wishes for a fight, the Gods already know who will win...

And it won't be him.

[ Lord, stop him. ]

[charmingdeception]

You look like you want the fight, not him. He looks about ready to shit himself. Maybe piss himself as well.

[She leans over the side briefly, a small smirk still clear on her face.]

Nice work with that?

[moundmaking]

[ It takes him a moment to register what she had meant, and the instant he gets it his nose wrinkles up. There's a hint of amusement, but his words claim he felt otherwise; ]

I should hope not, 'twould be embarrassing. For him.

[ With trembling hands, the man finally takes out what he was reaching for; a gun. Not knowing what it was, but assuming it was a weapon by the way he took it out and was now pointing it at him... Lazarus reacts quickly; sparing the girl a brief smile beneath his helm before suddenly smashing the man onto the floor. ]

Many thanks, I think..?

[ He plunges the blade into the pavement mere centimeters away from the man's skull, and leaning forward he rests his foot upon the man. Which weighed quite a bit, seeing as Lazarus was adorned in a full suit of armor. The man lets out a little squeal, before trying to squirm away. ]

Y-You outta your mind, boy?! You can't go killing someone in the streets!

[ The man's voice cracks, people are starting to gather closer, whilst some were going to turn a blind eye to this man. Yet... Lazarus stands up straight, withdrawing the greatsword. ]

'Twould be a mess to clean up, wouldn't it? I suggest you climb back into your steel beast, before you meet the same fate as it did.

[ Yikes! ]

Action;

[inhisdebt]

[Here Mikasa was just taking a walk on (one of her only) days off and this is what she's greeted with... Great.... She's not technically a deputy for Nova City, but she wasn't going to stand around and do nothing.]

Uhh..... What are you doing....?

[She's just going to make her way over to try to restrain him enough to pull him and the sword off of the hood and away from the man. If she was successful, she'll also make the effort to walk over to the man and reach for some Red Bills before handing it to the man.]

This should cover your car's damage. I suggest you leave now.

[And just like that, the man did as she advised. Thankfully she has the money to cover his ass.]

Causing trouble like this... is not a good thing. That's called an automobile or a car. It transports people from place to place. It is not a threat...

[Thankfully, she's been here long enough to know what a car is.]

Re: Action;

[moundmaking]

[ At first, she's ignored completely. There had been many questions raising from people passing by, and he wasn't bothered enough to deal with them. It wasn't until she tries to restrain him, and pulls his weapon away where he finally reacts. He violently jolts at her touch, instantly pulling himself and his weapon away from her--This time holding it defensively up at her.

Beneath his helm, he watches as she hands the man strange pieces of paper...Was she paying him? Judging by the man's harsh snatching of the bills before cramming them in his pocket and leaving--She did in fact pay him. Now Lazarus was a tad confused, was she trying to help him? He lowers the blade ever so slightly now... ]

Trouble...?

[ He laughs airily, shaking his head. ]

'Twas not trouble, 'twas self-defense. This...vehicle...It came at me like a beast.

Action;

[inhisdebt]

[She let out a small sigh. So he wasn't familiar with cars. Not that she was or that it took much to really think about, but regardless...]

The person was driving right at you? I doubt that really, but regardless, it's not an enemy.

Re: Action;

[moundmaking]

Do you take me for a liar..? It was coming straight for me, I fear if I have not reacted--I would have died. Then what...? There is a corpse upon the street, guts strewn everywhere.

[ Perhaps he was...joking? It wasn't like he'd stay dead anyhow. ]

'Tis a comfort knowing it is no enemy, perhaps this spares the other cah-rs from meeting the same fate.