come_sailaway | monday's child is fair of face (2/2)

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monday's child is fair of face (2/2)

CW: death, probably gore, possibly more TBA

[and that’s what you missed on glee.

and so, there “Friday” is, standing on the roof of the bar. the attention of the party has surely turned to her by this point, but she doesn’t care about that. she just needs one person to still be a little too distracted to stop what was coming next.

Monday snaps her fingers, and Jenny disappears from wherever she was standing before, reappearing directly in front of Monday, who embraces her from behind, an arm wrapped firmly around her middle. those with enhanced senses might catch what she whispers, seconds before she snaps Jenny’s neck so hard it hangs at a 90 degree angle as Monday kicks her, her corpse toppling forward onto the deck below.]

Surprise, bitch.

[well, there. unfinished business settled. onto more pertinent matters.]

Let’s get a little more comfortable first, hm? Can’t waste too much of her magic, but audiences love a quick change.

[she snaps her fingers, and Monday finds herself in an outfit that is far more to her taste. now. time for her grand performance.]

Greetings, foolish mortals! You may or may not have noticed that things have been a little bit different this month. While the Captain is off having a good old bitch cry about whatever it is he’s so upset about, poor little Friday was running herself ragged keeping this shitheap floating! She was so distracted, in fact, that she happened to have a little accident, while fixing something in the elevator shaft! [a laugh] I guess even clay bitches can break their necks! And there I was, sitting in Fucking Nowhere, doing Fucking Nothing, feeling Fucking. Nothing! And I saw her empty shell. And I was, like, hey, free real estate!

Whatever tear in the veil that your whiny little Captain just didn’t feel like fixing? I ripped that fucker right open. And you’ve all met a few of the sorry little fuckers that fell out already, hm? [another snap] Not all of them, but, hey, that’s what now is for, right? Because, see, we all kinda got together a little bit, and we were like… You know, just borrowing some shitty bodies to have some fun for a few weeks? What a waste! And we still have a lot of bitches we need to spring from jail!

And that! Is where you assholes come in! And, trust me, you are all assholes. Have you even seen some of the psychotic shit you people have said and done to us? Like, yeah, Mary is legitimately insane, but she’s still a kid! Even I’m not gonna call a fucking nine year old a bitch!

You can try to run, but I fucking hate running in heels, so I made that a little bit… difficult. So. Why don’t you nice people just lay down and let us kill you. I’ll be gentle. Promise.

[perhaps people have tried to flee already. they likely have. and they’ve found that the entire party area has been blocked off by the same sort of barrier that surrounds the realm, an invisible orb holding them captive.]

Now. Let’s get the actual party started!

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( shit has been hectic, what a way to start a tag.

there's explosions, malice, and lies threaded in their air that's almost as thick as the poison which sullied their dorm rooms. with as much that's happened, she wouldn't be able to get a read, but knows that even if she can't find castor through this haze— that, and she also knows he wouldn't want her amongst it, she settles with something else.

her "master" at the start of everything had revealed what cards were under his sleeve. it makes perfect sense as to why he mentioned writing on the walls with blood that wasn't human, maybe he's proud of himself?

either way, it's difficult to want to turn away when she finally finds him with a mix of red and pink liquid against his skin, and what seems to have stained his clothes. she's no different with the warmth that radiates off her body, and the smell of something burning has clung to her clothes despite her attire still holding together properly.

a high concentration of smoke, but why would that be the reason for her? )

If you're going to use my Master's body, you will keep your involvement at a minimum.

( it's her master at stake here, and she doesn't want to do what she did to hiyori to him. hiyori is a friend, and if killing him while offering a proper goodbye will be enough to eject the unwanted spirit from his body, then she can do that without a second thought.

her master, though, is a different circumstance altogether. she knows that he's a vampire, and that he'd rather not drink blood to begin with, and so to see him in such a state only disappoints her. )

Edited 2022-10-26 15:26 (UTC)

[Oh, it's Pollux! She's a beautiful goddess, as well as a great boxer who once ripped a man's eyelids out. Notsuno loves badass ladies. Unfortunately, it's clear that she doesn't like him back.

Still, he regards her with an easy, friendly smile.]

Sorry, no can do! I've had enough of laying low, and I'm going to enjoy myself.

[Not get involved when there are so many incredible rivals for him to battle? When so many of his friends are still trapped in the Nothing, waiting for their chance to break through? Sorry, Pollux. Not happening.]

Besides, it's my body now. [Natsuno wasn't using its full potential, anyway.] But don't worry! I won't try to order you around. That would be cheating.

( who says he can't shoot his shot, are gods REALLY that picky? he may be young, but you know, they can make the calendar in like 4 years. )

You'll lose it as fast as you obtained it, considering...

( she lifts a hand to her own neck indicated the slashes left there, she hadn't seen jinx do it which is probably good for her, but the harm that's already done is more than enough. )

Was that part of the plan too, "Master"?

( he's even kind enough not to abuse his command seals, how... kind of him, or maybe it's a lie to keep her from acting out to obtain trust. whatever the reason, she watches him for a moment before closing her eyes. he's done more harm than good himself, but the thing is she won't let anyone else hurt him while they're here (but that seems to already have happened).

she's sorry, natsuno, she's failed a second time around. )

Rather, what should I call you? Of course, you're not my Master.

( getting to know each other? great. )

What, this? [He touches a hand to his neck.] Nah, it's just blood. This body regenerates, you know, so I don't mind others having a little fun!

[Since they're just talking now, his eyes shift back to their usual purple. Only a hint of red remains in the iris.]

You can call me Mikazuki! [His smile widens.] Aw, don't make that face. You're the first of this batch who heard my name. That means I like you!

( he has that much control or perhaps natsuno's body regenerates on its own, unfortunately mikazuki has been holding that body for quite awhile now.

she closes her eyes for a moment, calming herself as they slowly open to watch him; focused on him only. )

It's a pleasure as well as an honor, I would introduce myself but you should know me quite well already.

( she places a hand to her chest over her heart, leaving it there for a moment until she pulls it away to extend to the others for him to take.

for once, pollux finds this smile of his... not the one she remembered. it's something special and rare, and to see it given so easily makes her stomach turn. )

Why use his body when you can use mine instead, Mikazuki?

[...okay, this took an unexpected turn. He rubs the back of his neck awkwardly.]

Not that I object to being a cute powerful goddess, but I didn't exactly get to choose! I saw an opening and I took it, and I'm not gonna give it up. If you wanna give up your body this badly, plenty of us still need one.

( she doesn't mind the rejection, but she had been hoping he'd take her hand... breaking it and then trying to knock him unconscious wouldn't have been so bad, would it?

she takes her hand back before looking off to the side. he reminds her of elysium. )

No. This ( she takes her hand back to guide her palm down her side to her hip. ) body belongs to my Master, and you're inhabiting his so it's only right I make the proposal.

( she wants him OUT of there! get out. ) For what reason do you need a body here, you'll remain trapped unless you've all find a way out? As of now, they're simply snapshots.

( pollux actually believes there's more to it, but simple is best, and most people speak as though that's a dead end. but what's mikazuki's thoughts, does he know something that they don't? )

Is this where I reveal my incredibly tragic backstory to excuse my evil deeds?

[He chuckles, more to himself. One rests hand on his hip, mirroring her, as the other is raised palm up like he's about to deliver a lecture.]

You know what happens to souls once the captain's done with them, right? But I bet you don't know how it feels. I'm not very good with dramatic descriptions, so I'll just tell you it sucks. Being trapped here with a body is a thousand times better than being trapped without a body. I saw an empty vessel, I jumped in and I GUARENTEE you that you'd have done the same in my place.

( at least he knows that they're evil. )

No, I wouldn't have, as our circumstances in life are different.

( she steps closer towards the other to reach out for his wrist, holding it tightly than she should. if he dares to try and take his arm away, she'll squeeze harder as she's not willing to release him. )

That's why you should let us help you, this futile attempt of yours will only wind up with you purely erased from reality. As long as you inhabit my Master's body, I will not allow you to remain, so you'll have to make do with someone else, Mikazuki.

[He doesn't bother to say that yes, she would. This lot still doesn't understand, will never understand.

He does make a face when she grabs his wrist.]

That's not a very helpful move. [He tried to pull away, gently for now. She's not budging.] Look. You seem cool and I'm really not into fighting his friends. Walk away or let me walk away, or we'll have a problem.

Then don't fight me.

( how hard is that, but she keeps her hand there contemplating his words considering he was all too thrilled about getting into trouble before. )

I only wish to talk and understand, it's difficult when there's only blood being shed.

( with that said, she glances down at her hand around his wrist as though if he compromises then she'll be willing to do so.

moving him out of one body to another she doesn't mind, she just wants her master back actually. )

I told you why I'm doing this.

[He smiles at her, a little rueful. Mikazuki lived for the fight, not for killing, and this wouldn't be his first choice. But this is an "us or them" situation and he'll do what it takes to win.]

Maybe I can't go home, but I can have an existence and I can have my friends back. I've been Nothing for so long, and I'm not going back there, not even for a lovely goddess like you. If your "Master" is fast enough, he can have one of these bodies.

[He gestures with his free hand to the chaos around them.]

But I'm keeping this one.

Edited 2022-10-28 17:07 (UTC)

...

( this human way of thinking causes pollux's heart to drop lower. it's never a compromise, it seems to be all or nothing especially when the ghosts inhabiting the bodies are wrong. one could have came and requested their assistance, and in turn they would have helped— she knows they would because it would have given them a chance to learned what happened before, what could they do to release the spirits that lingered here.

it's no different than what happens back home when souls aren't given a proper burial.

if only she could knock him unconscious and throw him in a closet locked away from everything, but that doesn't seem to be the case. this is her master's body after all, and so she rips a piece of her white shirt as she lets him go, and reaches up to wipe away at the blood against his neck. at least look presentable in his body! )

You won't. There are people here, including me, who will fight for him, but understand that this is God's first and last warning. ( there's an outcome she's expecting for everyone who's here that's possessed. to gain their old friends back, to remove the boat of these lingering individuals... perhaps that will help them be truly free. )

What happens after, I hope you won't be too resentful, Mikazuki.

Ha! Don't you worry, I'm terrible at holding grudges.

[Fighting is a delight. Why would he resent those who share it with him, who help him grow stronger with every blow? On the Serena Eterna, you should be able to share a drink with someone who gutted you the day before.

If he loses this fight, then he's not worthy of keeping this existence anyway.]

In fact, I'll give you a gift!

[Natsuno had no idea how to do it, but Mikazuki was part of a contract before. His partner was lost to him because the captain hates animals, but he remembers the feeling. He reaches out inside himself, drawing energy like he used to when summoning his Domain Control.]

Extra power for you and your brother. I'll make things more interesting! [He smiles.] This way if you win, I win too. Remember me fondly, oh beautiful goddess of St. Elmo's fire.

If I may suggest... don't speak to me with that face.

( with her master's face, no less! he'd be too embarrassed to get half of these words out from between his lips, besides, he was quick to hide his smile away when she caught him on the beach. how is she going to express this to him when he comes back? there's no if, because she knows that no matter how much he doesn't care for himself that he has others he has to return to. it's just how to bring him back that is... she doesn't want to harm his body like she did hiyori;s, but maybe that's because she wants the less painful experience for him.

and there he goes, offering her something risky as she doesn't mind the abundance of energy, but... to have it pouring out is such a shameless play. )

Mikazuki. ( it's not as though she wants to make friends with the enemy, but rather. ) I have a few questions before you leave. Will you hear them out?

[Yeah, it's probably a good thing Natsuno won't remember the things this ghost said with his mouth.]

Sure. The least I can do in return for not hitting me, I guess.

( methinks mikazuki has been doing enough hitting for the both of them. )

If this doesn't pan out exactly as you want it, what happens to you?

( where do they go? where did they come from? ... )

I go back to the void.

[How to even explain.]

Ever died before? 'Cause the void would make you WISH you were dead, if there was enough of you to wish. I told I was Nothing. Doing nothing, thinking nothing, being nothing and still aware of every second of it.

That's what happens if we lose. Back to being Nothing, serving drinks and changing sheets while you lot play on the beach and hold meetings on how to help the captain.

[He grins, an ugly expression this time, all teeth.]

He won't thank you for that, you know. He'll take everything you are and throw you into the void with the rest of us. Might else well cut the crap and give your bodies to people who won't roll over and give up.

The void...

( pollux taps her fingers against her bottom lip, humming gently in thought. they'll go back to the void as nothing, but continue as the spirits that assist in their daily lives? )

I have died before. I've been in a void of darkness, but... that is why, we the Dioscuri, are the light that guides lost souls no matter where they are.

( with a hand placed over her heart, she smiles gently at the other. it's frustrating when knowing her master is somewhere among the crowd... how long has he been there? she doesn't want him to think of himself as nothing, or even grow accustomed to that feeling. )

Understand this: the individuals here I've met so far are an interesting sort. I will say, they find reasons to set themselves back, but they do move forward at the end of everything. As a God, it makes it special to see, even now this event will only turn in favor of the side that doesn't give up. That's why we will win, but... when you return to the void, I'll do everything I can to release you from its grasp. Keep my Master's body safe, and I'll search for you again, Mikazuki.

[He laughs, a warm sound this time.]

Noted! I'll trust your divine promise.

[He salutes.]

It's a date, oh my guiding star. Looking forward to seeing you again, sometime and somehow!

( on one hand when you want someone out your master's body, and on the other hand, you want them in another body so that she doesn't have to feel conflicted.

she knows that mikazuki can't keep that one, but maybe the other already knows the outcome given "sometime and somehow" means they won't meet naturally like anyone else would on the boat? )

It is a promise. ( she's confirming! yes, she's a little embarrassed about it. ) My Brother and I will find you, ( make it a threesome. ) until next time, Mikazuki.

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