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[All this talk about the Everglades as of late had spurned the fox's interest in this gloomy region.
He arrived here by foot after sundown and found himself already longing for the gentle forests of Fayren. The Everglades is a land cursed by darkness and forged by magic. The oppressive fog that chokes the region is almost too thick for even his eyes to see. It's a sinister place that looks only vaguely similar to that of fairer Attleton but not by much. The foulness of this city honestly doesn't bode well for anything remotely human.
Tsukuyomi honestly looks out of place as he meanders along the street immaculate in white with his black sword at hand. He had no other reason to come here other than to ease his nagging curiosity. He caught a glimpse of people here and there but most where quiet hesitant to converse with an outsider. The ominous flickering of the nearby street lamps left little to be desired by anyone visiting this ghostly town.
Finally reaching a landmark in the form of a grand manor obstructed with ivy, the fox deity pauses as he pulls out his phone to record his adventure thus far.]
So this is the Everglades?
[He questions as he glances down at the cracked screen of his phone. In the upper corner of the screen there's easy to see that glass there is chipped thanks to Tsukuyomi's carelessness.]
Not much to look at in the terms of beauty but certainly a rather interesting abode. Quite humble in a sense but still quite sinist---
[The loud cawing of a crow nearby caused him to jump a little. It seems that even a former deity like him can get a tad anxious.]
H-Hold your tongues. None of you witnessed that.
He arrived here by foot after sundown and found himself already longing for the gentle forests of Fayren. The Everglades is a land cursed by darkness and forged by magic. The oppressive fog that chokes the region is almost too thick for even his eyes to see. It's a sinister place that looks only vaguely similar to that of fairer Attleton but not by much. The foulness of this city honestly doesn't bode well for anything remotely human.
Tsukuyomi honestly looks out of place as he meanders along the street immaculate in white with his black sword at hand. He had no other reason to come here other than to ease his nagging curiosity. He caught a glimpse of people here and there but most where quiet hesitant to converse with an outsider. The ominous flickering of the nearby street lamps left little to be desired by anyone visiting this ghostly town.
Finally reaching a landmark in the form of a grand manor obstructed with ivy, the fox deity pauses as he pulls out his phone to record his adventure thus far.]
So this is the Everglades?
[He questions as he glances down at the cracked screen of his phone. In the upper corner of the screen there's easy to see that glass there is chipped thanks to Tsukuyomi's carelessness.]
Not much to look at in the terms of beauty but certainly a rather interesting abode. Quite humble in a sense but still quite sinist---
[The loud cawing of a crow nearby caused him to jump a little. It seems that even a former deity like him can get a tad anxious.]
H-Hold your tongues. None of you witnessed that.
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[HOW?! Just how!?
The priest doesn't have a murderous bone in his body for the most part. Tsukuyomi really is having a tough time believing any of this nonsense. Why didn't he sense this strange power earlier? Why is it only know that the truth reveals itself?
Has his powers waned since coming to Genessia? Just that thought alone makes Tsukuyomi lose the color in his cheeks.]
You think I'm afraid of the dark? [He snorts at that ridiculous notion.] I am not afraid.
I was once the God of the Moon. My celestial glow used to illuminate even the darkest of realms. Surely the same shall happen here once order and peace is restored by my hands.
[Lofty goals someone scared of crows, no? The little fox has grand dreams of godhood.]
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[The priest huffed indignantly.]
I only capture criminals and turned them over to the police. So far, I captured zero. I mean, the oddest bounty job I did last time is helping an old lady washing her windows, and that because nobody comes to her house in this town, and she's a crazy old cat lady, and they are very fearsome feral cats indeed! She has over a 100 kitties in her home, so nobody can come close to her.
[Zero capture?! Yep, failure of a bounty hunter. So, the priest is no kills on them bounties. And um, about them no murderous bone in his body, that's only his choice in the present. His past back home however...]
Maybe your light shine better in Fayren. You don't intend to stay here overnight, do you?
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None of it does. Abel is clearly hiding something and Tsukuyomi isn't easily deterred.]
I do not believe I shall.
[At least not now after being so properly spooked earlier by some stupid crow. Oh, the shame--]
But what of you, Abel? Clearly...you're more powerful than you appear. Shall you stay?
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No. I don't like being bothered by the other supernatural out here. If I have to stay...
[Abel trailed off. If he has to stay here, someone will know of his true powers since he need them to defend himself and gossip spread fast in this city. Sure maybe one day, the people will know what he really is eventually, but not right away. Not now. He's...distrustful of people.
He checked his watch for the time. 9:45pm.]
It's getting late and if you linger beyond midnight, that's when the supernatural activity is going to get really crazy. I'll escort you back to the archway. I'm on my way to leave anyway.
However, to protect you properly since random attacks do happen. I need to ask a favor of you.
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[The fox's ears fall flat against his head again. Whatever this request might be, Tsukuyomi is on edge.]
Y-Yes? What is it that you need?
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[Abel took a moment to think of that favor. His more protective side show.]
Next time, don't come here by yourself, especially at night.
[And to show he is very crossed with him, he formed a fist and give Yukimura a painful knuckle noogie between the ears.]
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[The fox didn't have time to get away! That terrible noogie hurts his poor fluffy ear and tangles up his hair badly. Tsukuyomi is going to have a time trying to untangle his hair after this show of true cruelty.
This is no favor, this is torture!]
Y-You have my word! You have my word!
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[He huffed in frustration. For all of his talk and bravado, the fox has a temperament of a child, he guessed. He stopped at the fox requests.]
Why did you come alone anyway, knowing the dangers of coming here?
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That horrible noogie actually hurt his ears.]
I came here to purify these lands with my divine grace but the darkness here is too thick.
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[The darkness is always too thick, it seems.]
I believe people before had tried and done that before you. None succeeded.
[Sighing. It's five minutes past 10'o clock. This is getting dangerous. You can literally feel the darkness and evil in the aura of the city. Perhaps, it's coming from Dracula's castle or the creatures that hide in the nook and cranny, waiting for a victim.]
Well, let's not waste time.
[Thankfully, Abel wore a special shirt with two openings on the back, but he covered it up with a robe that kept his back-side warm. He customized it a while ago, since he started becoming a bounty hunter be it part time or just scrapping up whatever.
And anyway, he's prepared to answer anything regarding his powers at this point. He learned from his first mistake with Anastasia, but she is a good girl who doesn't dwell on it.
He activated his Crusnik powers to 15%. No transformation of skin, claws, or red eyes. Just him in his regular form, his silver hair floating up due to a change of the electrical flow around him, and a pair of massive pitch black feather wings unfurling from his back. At this level, it's easier for him to maintain his power for longer periods of time.]
Follow me. I'll lead you to the arch. Just don't repeat this mistake again.
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None had succeed? That's because none who've tried were him! Tsukuyomi is confident that perhaps on another day that he could purge this land of the evil that seeps into the soil. He believes in that as much as he believes in himself. When he's strong enough to venture back here to the Everglades, the former deity shall try again to purge this land of all that is wicked and foul.
He has to try again. He just has to.]
This will be purged! Mark my words! I'll find away---
[Tsukuyomi trails off in fright once the priest's seemingly gentle facade comes tumbling down. He presses his hands to his lips and stares in pure shock once those large black wings suddenly form.]
A Tengu...? [He mutters to himself.] N-No, something far worse.
[The fox snaps out his slight daze and nods. It would be best for them to leave now while they can. The fiends are definitely stirring.]
I-I won't. This realm is far too dark for only one creature of light to banish it.
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[It's just 15%, relax. Abel got a handle on this. Still, he could see why the fox deity is nervous and afraid. There seem to be evil eyes in the darkness following them and watching them.]
Nothing worse. No, not a tengu nor a demon.
[There's too much scientific explanations. A simple explanation is best, and the kitsune doesn't have to know his entire nature in truth.]
I'm an angel who keeps the vampires away. Not terribly good with demons, unless I recite some passages from the bible if they ever work...which is hardly.
Now follow me.
[He gesture by waving his hand to follow him through the street.]
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[The term 'vampire' goes lost on Tsukuyomi who hails from the Heavens of Takamagahara. He knows of the jiangshi who haunt the netherworld but he knows nothing of these vampires who are their spiritual successors. Nevertheless, the word certainly doesn't ring any positive bells with Tsukuyomi who's becoming increasingly more grateful for Abel's aid.]
I can keep the demons at bay with my blade alone. Therefore, we shall...be safe.
[He hopes.]
...Something is getting nearer. [The fox says once he smells something foul within the air.] The dead walk again.
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[Here comes a huge sigh. Smelling that, it must be zombies. Honestly, this town. Still, the archway isn't that far away.]
We better run. On the count of 3, we take a sprint and run for it?
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Demons are fearful of gods and their vassals alike. I may not be a deity any longer but I certainly possess some of the powers of one.
[He turns his gaze back down the street once the rustling sounds grew louder.]
Yes, I much rather we not fight this unnecessary battle. The fiends here need to be properly exorcised, not butchered.
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[Zombies? Yeah, Abel can't stand zombies. Smelly, walking, rotting, undead, no life, ghouls searching for brains and if you blow them up, they'll mess up your clothes with blood, guts, and gore. And he can't do exorcisms. You're stuck with a worthless priest, whose wings (though technically can withstand laser beams from airships) are there for the eyecandy.]
Okay, on the count of three. 1...2...3!
[On 3, it's just nope, nope, nope, just nope zombies, bye bye. He grabs the fox diety wrists with an iron grip that has surprising strength and makes a mad dash for it through the block. You wouldn't think this meek priest can run, do you?]