one soul taken.

[incendii]

Genessia City

[ Olisha's already gathered her bearings from waking up at the bay. Right now, it seems like she's just an ordinary woman. The demon is clad in a long sleeved black t-shirt and a skirt with a pair of stockings and a pair of heels. A necklace rests on her chest, swaying slightly when she walks. As it is, she doesn't know where she's going. She knows that she's gotten a map along with the pamphlet and could reference that, but where's the fun?

Someone's welcome to stop the sorceress from going into uncharted or dangerous territory, certainly. She wonders how much trouble she could get in here, especially since her previous realm was definitely not up to snuff.

Occasionally, you'll find her stop and reconsider her way before walking in a completely different way. She really doesn't care about where she ends up, only that she's having fun while doing it.

Care to bother her? ]

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[deathsought]

[ Zeref went completely out of his way to avoid going into the city whenever he didn't have to. He had his own little spot near the lake, marked by dead trees and and barren, lifeless grass, an unspoken warning for others to stay away. But Zeref, for all of his excruciatingly long years, Zeref still had the same biological needs as any other human; chiefly among them, of course, being food.

As he made his way into the city, heading for a small, cheap restaurant that he honestly enjoyed, the head of blue hair caught his eye. Zeref turned to face her, and narrowed his eyes. Something about her felt oddly familiar, much like the Etherious he created in Earth-Land. After meeting Silver again, he remembered perfectly clearly what his demons felt like to be around, but this one... he didn't remember creating her. Unless it was one of the demons Kyouka had Lamy create, she couldn't have been from Earth-Land. ]

Hello?

[ He asked, at least attempting to sound friendly. Consider his curiosity piqued. ]

[incendii]

[ Olisha wasn't really seeking out any attention from anyone. Human food sounded like a good idea, if only to attempt to blend in. But, it always tasted so bland in the end. Hence why she's not really actively seeking any nourishment right now.

However, the moment that she hears Zeref calling her out, she turned her head in his direction. A small, almost creepy smile crossed her lips as she tilts her head. ]

Hello. May I help you?

[ At least now she can do niceties sometimes. After all, if she wanted to eat souls, she had to get people to trust her before she breaks them. ]

[deathsought]

[ Yep. Definitely a demon. Zeref knew them when he saw them, and this woman left little doubt in his mind with that smile. Zeref frowned. His first question was pretty much already answered. ]

I was just curious where you were from. You looked familiar. [ A lie. He had never seen her before. And now that he has a better look at her, he can tell she's not an Etherious; she's something else entirely. ]

My name is Zeref.

[incendii]

[ Olisha turns to face Zeref, still remaining eerily calm. Being in a new place like this shouldn't cause concern. Rather, it should be embraced. ]

Are you sure you don't say that to every woman you meet? [ Her lips curl in to a smirk. She knows she's never seen this kid around before. She'd remember if she did, after all. ]

Celosia. It's a pleasure to meet you, Zeref.

[deathsought]

I'm quite certain, yes. [ Someone that can kill a room full of people in a second with one poorly-timed sneeze isn't exactly the makings of Genessia (or Earth-Land, for that matter)'s most eligible bachelor. ]

Celosia... [ Nope, definitely not one of his. ] My apologies, then. I guess you're not who I thought you might have been.

[ He turns to survey his surroundings. No sign of Fairy Tail. ]

But you didn't answer my question. Where are you from? Many of us were not brought to this world by choice.

[incendii]

[ Olisha allows a small sigh to pass her lips as she shrugs her shoulders. She figures that she'll have her fun soon enough. ]

It's quite alright. Confusion happens~

[ She doesn't usually do the saccharine bullshit, but if she wants people to trust her so that she can fuck them over, she'll do what she can. ]

Here and there. I don't have a home at all.

[deathsought]

[ No home... much like him. Closest thing he had was Tenroujima, but he didn't have a house there. He's fully aware he could be living on Cube with Tartarus complete with lavish quarters and servants, but he has no desire for any of that. One, because it wouldn't end well, and two, because of the many things Zeref could truthfully be accused of, having an ego was not one of them. Even if it would be very, very well-earned. ]

That is something we have in common, then. I come from a world called Earth Land, but... I live alone. Without a home.

[incendii]

[ Olisha notices that he's pensive, and ordinarily, she wouldn't really bother. But, if she wants people to trust her, if she wants people to use as pawns in her scheme, she decides that it's in her better interests to patiently wait. ]

Mm, I don't suppose you'd be willing to take a girl like me in, would you? I mean, since I don't have a home and all...

[ She sighs, tucking a piece of hair behind her ear. ]

That would be imposing upon you, wouldn't it?

[deathsought]

That's likely not a good idea.

[ Imposing had little to do with it. The quick way he declined it should hopefully suggest that it's much more than simply not wanting a random person he just met to live with him. ]

It's dangerous. [ That's the only explanation he gives. Sorry, Olisha. ]

[incendii]

How bad can you be? Are you one of those annoying human types that thinks that just because they have some demons under their control -- which, I'm sorry, but if they're weak enough to be enslaved by a human, they deserve what's coming for them -- that they're dangerous?

Please. Get over yourself, kid.

[ Every word is carefully chosen. She's seen his kind around, Zeref. And to be honest, the "pity me" bullshit is grating. If someone had that much power, in her opinion, they should embrace it instead of playing the woe card. ]

[deathsought]

No. [ Because technically, they're not under his control. At least, not anymore. But now that he sees exactly what kind of person he's dealing with, he doesn't see the point in explaining. ]</small. It's much, much more than that.

[ifbymyhands]

*Welp, there's a girl walking around and drawing her own map on a notepad. She kind of dropped her original map in the water. She looks over and waves.*

New?

[incendii]

[ The girl does get a casual glance thrown in her direction and maybe a small little smile. At least there's some form of intelligence around here. ]

Yes. Do you have any valuable information for me?

[ifbymyhands]

Maybe! *giggles* Well, not exactly. I'm pretty new too. What kind of place are you from?

[incendii]

Right, then.

[ A small sigh escapes her and she folds her arms over her chest. ]

Earth, if we want to be technical. I don't really have a home.

[ifbymyhands]

There are tons of different Earths. Does yours have anything cool, like aliens?

[incendii]

[ The surface was comparatively boring compared to Hell, but... maybe if she plays nice... ]

Ehh... Not really. It's kind of boring. There's not a lot going on.

[ifbymyhands]

Too bad. I was hoping for magic or something. Well, this place looks pretty fun. Maybe you'll see someone you know.

[incendii]

I'm so sorry for disappointing you, but I doubt it... I don't see fate being that kind to me.

[ifbymyhands]

Sometimes it's not. But hey, there's always a chance with these kinds of things.

[incendii]

You may be right.

[ Oh, right. Manners. She had to feign those here. ]

My apologies, miss. I'm Celosia. It's a pleasure to meet you.

[ifbymyhands]

I'm Kirishima Kano! Just call me Kano. Everyone else does.

[incendii]

Kano...

[ It's an insignificant name in her book, but she can remember it . for five seconds. ]

It rolls off the tongue, doesn't it?

[ifbymyhands]

Sort of. It's written like "pleasing", but I'm not too good at that.

[incendii]

Written? Oh, you mean as in a different language?

[ifbymyhands]

Like the kanji you use for it.

[incendii]

[ Does she really care what this language is? No.

But, it might be beneficial in some way. ]

And kanji is...?

[ifbymyhands]

A writing system. You must be from a pretty different world.

[buriedtreasure]

[ The continual going back and forth has certainly gone noticed by a certain Nanana. Of course, Nanana has figured out where most things are already since she's the type of person who loves to explore. She looks cheerful, but she's not going to ignore someone who looks like they're totally lost if they need help.

Of course, she's not going to be normal either. Getting the heart racing is half the fun, and if she's going to be a ghost either way she might as well abuse her ability to go through things-- which means she's going to be intentionally jumping out through a wall at her. ]

Hello!

[ The friendliest scarer, at least. ]

[incendii]

[ Were Nanana expecting some kind of surprise from phasing through a wall, she would have more luck with someone else. Instead, Olisha remains calm and merely gives her a small smirk. Her arms cross over her chest and she stands tall. ]

Hello to you, too. Are we having fun?

[ She moves her hand to push some of her hair back, running her fingers through her purple hair. ]

[buriedtreasure]

[ Her fists ball up and she seems to get a little upset at that-- though mostly from shock than anything else. ]

You weren't scared even one bit!?

[incendii]

[ The demon tilts her head, blinking just once. ]

Was I supposed to be?

[buriedtreasure]

[ She sighs, as though that's a slight let down but doesn't seem horribly depressed over it. ]

Most people would be shocked about a ghost appearing normally unless they were looking for me.

[incendii]

[ The slight let down doesn't deter Olisha any. She's happy for that, but she won't let her know about that. ]

I guess your kind are pretty common from where I'm from.

[buriedtreasure]

Where are you from?

[incendii]

Oh, just a place. You shouldn't worry too much.

[buriedtreasure]

I'm not worried, just curious. You did bring it up first, you know.

[uneased]

[ There's a fairly small blonde girl wandering around, taking in her surroundings. This city is so different from all the places she's been to that it's a little overwhelming. But she stops when she sees the woman, and--hey, why not--approaches her. She keeps her distance, though--an old habit. ]

Ah...hello. Are you new here, too?

[incendii]

[ At first, Olisha doesn't acknowledge Namine. But, it's her voice that makes her want to turn. She notices that she's keeping her distance, which earns her an appreciative grin. In her books, that's smart. ]

I am. I take it you are too, miss.

[uneased]

[ She's used to being cautious--if she's not, who knows what could happen? Better to be safe than sorry, after all. So she stays a bit away from her, her guard up as always. ]

Mm. I just got here a little while ago. My name is Naminé.

[incendii]

[ Olisha doesn't do much to close that distance in between them. To her, it's better this way. Namine's being very intelligent about this and it's earning points in her book. ]

Celosia, Naminé. You're a very smart girl, you know that?

[uneased]

[ She flushes a little at the very unexpected compliment. She's not sure if it's actually sincere, but she's never been told anything like that before. It takes her a moment to respond, because really, she has no idea how to. ]

Ah...you think so? Th-thank you.

[ It's a weak response, but can you really blame the girl? ]

[incendii]

[ Olisha wasn't really intending on it to be a compliment, but maybe that's for the best anyway to get people to trust her. ]

Of course I do. To trust people here right off the bat is foolish, so to be apprehensive is very wise of you.

[ It's a little bit sugary sweet for her, though the other girl doesn't have to know that, right? ]

[uneased]

[ You can't really blame the girl, can you? She doesn't really know what's a compliment and what's not. She shuffles a bit, clasping her hands in front of her. ]

I...I suppose it is. It's...just a bit of a habit, really.