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Post by Otoha on Oct 5, 2013 15:32:05 GMT -6
The last couple of months had been different to the usual regime for Otoha. For one, the spirits were growing restless. He found far too many wandering the streets of the city, and even more attempting to attack humans. Many of them weren't even spirits. They were Horrors, or in some cases, Mikura. They had met the end of his blade, or were sent back to where they belonged in the spirit world. At his hospital, he had been receiving more patients, with afflictions that he had never seen before, and no book could identify. While it frustrated him to no end, he was happy to be healing instead of dealing out death.
And then there were these remnants of the Makai Order, flocking to his city as if it were a refuge. While he was content with them staying in his domain, he didn't want them to take over for him completely. Vol was still his city to protect. As he stood and slew another Horror, he thought of the situation. He could use some help. A shame that Yurine could only make one Karas at a time. Then again, help didn't always have to come from other Karas.
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Post by Arata Kusugami on Oct 5, 2013 15:38:50 GMT -6
"This way, Arata," Zeoul called out. Arata didn't bother to respond. His partner had detected Horrors. Innocent people were in danger! He needed to find them quickly so he could make sure they didn't harm another living being.
Arata came upon a man slaying Horrors. Impressive! How could he manage such a feat?! Was he a knight too?! That didn't matter now! Arata had to help.
Bow already in hand, Arata unleashed a volley of arrows in quick succession, aiming for the Horrors. His aim was good. He knew he wouldn't hit this other person.
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Post by Otoha on Oct 5, 2013 15:42:58 GMT -6
Otoha's masked eyes fell on a Makai Knight. Speak of the devil....
A devil, of course, being right behind him. It tasted steel soon enough.
"That's the last one." he said to himself, sheathing his blade.
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Post by Arata Kusugami on Oct 5, 2013 15:48:35 GMT -6
Seeing that the enemies had been taken care of, Arata put his bow away. Without hesitation he ran towars the man. "Are you alright?!" he asked with concern. He paused to smile. "And thank you so much for helping me!"
It hadn't escaped his notice that the man had taken care of a creature close to himself. Makai Knights had unnaturally quick reflexes and should they be injured they healed remarkably quickly. So Arata was confident that he could have handled the situation himself; but, it was very kind of this person to protect him.
"Arata, I'd stay back if I were you," Zeoul said sharply.
"Huh? Why? He helped me!"
"It doesn't strike you as odd that this man, clearly not a knight, is fighting Horrors?! Something's not right about him. He reeks of death. Get back!" Zeoul commanded.
"Zeoul, don't be so judgmental! I'm sure he's a good person! He was slaying Horrors!" Arata insisted passionately.
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Post by Otoha on Oct 5, 2013 15:50:07 GMT -6
"I'm fine." Otoha demorphed and shook himself down. "Your...wait. You can see me. How can you see me?"
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Post by Arata Kusugami on Oct 5, 2013 15:55:14 GMT -6
Arata smiled relieved when the man insisted he was fine. "Thank goodness!" Arata said gratefully. "Hmm? what do you mean how can I see you?" he asked. "You're saying I shouldn't be able to?"
"Arata, get away from him now!" Zeoul said harshly.
"Zeoul, you're being rude! This man fought Horrors!"
"This 'man' reeks of death and is confused that you can see him. None of that bothers you?! You have no idea what he is or what his intentions are. Stay away!"
Arata moved closer to the man and extended a hand. "The name's Arata! It's a pleasure to meet you! Please don't mind my partner. He has trust issues!" Arata said brightly.
"You're the one with trust issues!" Zeoul seethed. "You trust everyone and everything without thinking! For once in your life be skeptical and back away!"
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Post by Otoha on Oct 5, 2013 15:58:55 GMT -6
"Maybe, but he's right!" Otoha exclaimed. "I am a ghost! You should not be able to see me, unless you have the Sight or something!"
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Post by Arata Kusugami on Oct 5, 2013 16:02:49 GMT -6
"A ghost can fight Horrors?!" Arata asked incredulously. "But how?! I thought ghosts couldn't touch anything!"
"Arata, now's not the time for these games! Spirits can be very dangerous," Zeoul warned.
Arata simply smiled. "He's friendly! I can tell!"
"Do you remember what happened the last time you told me someone was friendly?!" Zeoul demanded.
"This is different!"
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Post by Otoha on Oct 5, 2013 16:04:17 GMT -6
"I, uhhh..." Otoha struggled to find the right words. "I'm not exactly a ghost. You're looking at my soul given form."
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Post by Arata Kusugami on Oct 5, 2013 16:11:15 GMT -6
"Are you able to touch people or just Horrors?" Arata asked. He really wanted to shake this man's hand, have a proper introduction.
Zeoul had given up on getting Arata to act sensibly. "So my partner this time can see ghosts," he mused. How intriguing.
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Post by Otoha on Oct 5, 2013 16:12:28 GMT -6
"I can still do stuff with things." Just to prove his point, he kicked a crushed beer can out onto a nearby road.
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Post by Arata Kusugami on Oct 5, 2013 16:17:30 GMT -6
"Can I shake your hand?" Arata asked.
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Post by Otoha on Oct 6, 2013 4:32:55 GMT -6
"You can certainly try to." Otoha flexed his fingers.
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Post by Arata Kusugami on Oct 6, 2013 8:48:55 GMT -6
Arata jovially extended his hand in hopes that he would be able to shake this man's and have a proper introduction.
Meanwhile Zeoul was cursing Arata's stupidity under his breath.
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Post by Otoha on Oct 6, 2013 9:59:34 GMT -6
Otoha grasped the Makai's hand and shook it. "I haven't felt human skin for a long time. It's weird."
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