"You won't have to see it. It's already happened before," she curtly replied, glancing in Minato's direction. The situation continued to perplex her. Why did this boy, whom she hasn't even known for more than a week, care so much? What could he possibly see in someone like her? A simple murderer who was atoning for her sins by murdering even more? Perhaps it had something to do with the gaps in her memory, these holes which she probably gave away as payment for the Game, but she felt like she was familiar with this feeling in some way."Nietzsche wrote those lines. If you're going to quote the man, you should know that his writings, while rather paradoxical, were meant to serve as a means to discover the path to overcoming one's weakness. He actually didn't approve of nihilism," Minato recounted with a relaxed tone. It seemed the boy wasn't going to give up on the nun, "Ciel-chan, you shouldn't allow your self-doubts to rule you. If you do, then eventually, you'll be swallowed whole by them and become lost in a quagmire of dead emotions."
"I... I once let that happen to me. I don't want to see that happen to you."
"If they wished to end the world, then it's okay, right? Them or the world. The villains or the good people of Earth. They deserved damnation, and you simply inflicted it upon them. Would you be able to murder a good person? Could you look them in the eyes? The eyes that look up at you, pleading for life, wishing to be spared? The eyes that look up at you with despair and hopelessness when they realize their wish has been denied? What if you had to sacrifice me or Yuka to save the other? Could you do it? Could you leave one of us to save the other?" She asked, frowning now. If she could still see, Ciel would be looking intensely at him.A firm shake of his head for the negative, "Not on my own, I haven't, but in a group, yes. They wished to bring about the end of the world and my group couldn't allow that to happen. It may not be the same, Ciel-chan, but with how close I've come to doing it on my own, it wouldn't surprise me if I could actually do it. Sometimes, that thought terrifies me," a downtrodden dull crossed his eyes for a moment before his spirit picked back up.
"But that doesn't mean I would necessarily be a monster. Sometimes, a price that seems unpayable must be payed and sometimes, that price is the life of another. If it means I could protect the ones I care for, then yes, I would be able to commit murder. The thought still sickens me, but I would be willing to do it if it meant I could save you and Yuka-chan for example."
"We'll be okay... we shouldn't be thinking so... u-um.. negative. We just need to look on forward... because thinking negatively... doesn't bring much good..." Yuka spoke as they continued their walk to the Bus Terminal. Even in hard times, she tries to think positive, because there was no good in thinking negatively if there's a way to fix it for the better. They needed to stay focused on this game, so they could have a chance to go home. Then again, Yuka was that young despite her earlier experiences that she had no idea on what was in store of them, and this was her humble and innocent way of looking at their situation... something that would be highly different than what Marcus could be thinking about at this very moment."If it matters, Yuka," Marcus said as they walked hand in hand, "I wonder what's going to happen to me as well. Especially this last time, a lot of people perished. Let's just hope we'll be okay."
Ryu smiled and stepped outside as he held his Earthquake pin. "With this pin... I should be able to control the earth around us right?" He asked, eyes gleaming as he leaned down and touched the soil below his feet. "Meaning, if I can do that, I can possibly dig up some minerals in the earth, like diamond, or anything else that may be valuable." he smiled as he looked back at the being. "I think...that is..."@Ryu Keiko @Jenny
The shopkeeper looked at him with slight worry. "What exactly are you going to do?"
She took a small breath, blowing some air from her nose as she listened to his response.Minato flinched at the harsh tone she had taken with him. He had expected this to be a troublesome topic to discuss, but perhaps he had underestimated her thoughts, "No, it isn't. You're right to ask questions like these, because honestly, I don't know how much thought is necessary to decide."
"But... It would be tough in the case between you and Yuka-chan. I would choose you because you are the most important person in my life right now. However, that doesn't mean I would be unable to mourn Yuka-chan. It would be hard, but as long as I had you, I believe I would be able to handle the pain."
@Verite
@Gummi Bunnies
Bus Terminal
It was a nice, clear area - with the usual building hub, and a few buses - one of them was even not covered by plants, and it's door was open! There was also a billing booth a little ways away.
@Gummi Bunnies
Bus Terminal
It was a nice, clear area - with the usual building hub, and a few buses - one of them was even not covered by plants, and it's door was open! There was also a billing booth a little ways away.
"Um... yeah... let's check the billing booth..." Yuka nodded, thinking it was only sensible that they check there first before looking at the buses.
He Pushed with all his might trying to get the shelf off. (If successful) He looked at the little girl and spoke. He waited for her to run to him, In joy and happiness he wanted her to see the "Batman." He wanted her to see hope and safety in his eyes. "I-It's ok I'm here now..." He said calm and collected but a bit still deep and raspy.Jack Sparrow nodded and moved over to Batman to help him out. "Don't ask me how it happened. I just know that even my own bloody conscience won't let me leave a little girl behind while she's trapped under there." He began to help Batman move the shelf, hearing the little girl starting to whimper.
"I-I'm scared. Someone help me..."
@Wedge Antilles @Gummi Bunnies
The boothman looks at the two with an utterly bored look and tone. "How may I help you today?"
@Wedge Antilles @Gummi Bunnies
The booth man just stared at them, before reaching out of his stall and grasping a vine leaf, handing it to them. "We're in a city. If it's not a tree, bush or grass, it's really fucking wierd. As for that bus over there..." He adjusted his cap for effect. "That's Juggernaut, the good ol' bus serving Line 10. Only bus which never ever broke down. I don't even know how it's not covered by plants - but it still runs, and goes to Dogenzaka. Not like there's anywhere else to go - the other ones were SUPPOSED to be bound for out-of-town, but ever since this game started that's not a possibility."
@Wedge Antilles @Gummi Bunnies
The booth man just stared at them, before reaching out of his stall and grasping a vine leaf, handing it to them. "We're in a city. If it's not a tree, bush or grass, it's really fucking wierd. As for that bus over there..." He adjusted his cap for effect. "That's Juggernaut, the good ol' bus serving Line 10. Only bus which never ever broke down. I don't even know how it's not covered by plants - but it still runs, and goes to Dogenzaka. Not like there's anywhere else to go - the other ones were SUPPOSED to be bound for out-of-town, but ever since this game started that's not a possibility."
"Um... sure. Doesn't hurt to check it..." Yuka nodded, knowing that they would have to check the 'Juggernaut' at some point. Plus, she found that whole piece of information from the booth man interesting."Thanks", Marcus said to the booth man. He then looked at Yuka. "Want to visit that Juggernaut?"
@Gummi Bunnies
Crono@Klutzy Ninja Kitty @Yiyel @Jeremi
Thankfully, with enough speed, Crono managed to strike the dragon, slashing the beast across the belly using his skill with swords to his advantage, he didn't relax just yet as he looked around, trying to see if there were any other Noise creatures heading their way.
@Ryu Keiko @Jenny
The shopkeeper looked at him with slight worry. "What exactly are you going to do?"
@Krieg
A-East
The area seemed... gloom, even despite all the new vegetation. The streets were devoid of people. If Big Sister so desired, she could head either to a concert space or a gothic-lolita shop with a particularly flashy sign.
@Klutzy Ninja Kitty @york @Jeremi
Asha charges up his Natural Magnum pin, aiming for a shot at the shoulder joint of the dragon.
@Xx420BLAZEITxX
The stall owner giggled as Claptrap walked away - though it could hear him gasp as he saw the same jungle sprawling.
@Yiyel @Jeremi @yorkThanos meanwhile would use his Frantic pin to create a strong torrent of wind in an attempt to topple the dragon over. He didn't really care for the Reapers he was trying to rescue...but he figured that they would owe him after this.
@Klutzy Ninja Kitty @york @Yiyel
What. What. Punching walls. What. Hrist was speechless for a moment before she scowled and clenched her fist. Light forming around it more as a show than anything else, she attacked the gang signs like a mad dog. At this point, her knuckles were probably already bloody.
@Klutzy Ninja Kitty
"What.The.Bloody.Hell,"Bakura said starring at the picture of him an expression of shock/confusion.
Ryou blinked, "fangirls are crazy," he concluded looking away from the picture to examine the poster before leading them to a different area of the Museum.
@Librarian Cat
@Klutzy Ninja Kitty
Garrus was about to be very disappointed if he was hoping to wander around in the museum and not find more creepyIt's official, this place is screwed in the head.He stepped over to Ryou and Bakura who seemed to be looking a Bakura...as a mermaid? "I'm not the only one as well huh? Yeah, creepy, lets move on now..." and with that, he followed Ryou & Bakura further into the museum, hoping no more creepy artwork would pop up.
Great, now apparently I'm an actor, I guess I would be a sexy actor...never-mind.
@Yiyel
@Catwoman surpreme
@Klutzy Ninja Kitty
Pyrrha shook her head. "We have not seen him before. And would you like him dead or alive?" she asked. This one certainly sounded dangerous.
Rocket listened to all the information and the other girl's consequences. On her own thoughts she was planning on how she might help. 'Okay so I need something new to stand for...That way I can keep my head in the game.' She thought to herself nodding as she listened. "Okay got so look for a kid named Joshua...." She paused and put her right hand at her chin. "Sorry I haven't seen him since I've been here. I'm met a few interesting people so far however. And being the pins may still help that's a start." She had a look of pure thought. :If it is a kid then we might should expect a few interesting things as well to look for like..." She remembered the water gun and smiled. "Like they may have games of tag in a way planed he could be wanting us to look for him. I guess you could say a game of hid and seek." She then moved her hand back to her side. "I'm sure we can probable find him."
@Klutzy Ninja Kitty @SirDerpintonIV
Susan - Molco
She could only stare for a moment, surprised she'd managed to find a plant so quickly. She was flabbergasted to say the least. Susan actually smiled as she took it, albeit a bit shyly. "... Thank you. This helps a lot." Nodding to the reaper, she stowed the plant away, before activating Frantic and flying on over toward #10 Shibuya Main Store.
@Klutzy Ninja Kitty
He Pushed with all his might trying to get the shelf off. (If successful) He looked at the little girl and spoke. He waited for her to run to him, In joy and happiness he wanted her to see the "Batman." He wanted her to see hope and safety in his eyes. "I-It's ok I'm here now..." He said calm and collected but a bit still deep and raspy.
Teresa huffed, rolling her eyes. "I do know. And I'm not some tool.. For 'measurement' or otherwise," she stated, firmly. Okay, maybe she wasn't one hundred percent sure she was correct.. But who cared? Shaking off the though, she glanced at the new arrival, raising a brow. Man.. What happened to real clothes?
Teresa kept a straight face, tilting her head curiously. Well.. Better play along, huh? "Never said I didn't like it.. It's just got us locked in, is the problem," she explained to the Reaper, running her tongue over her lip. So.. He needed help, huh? "What kinda reason are ya looking for, you shank?" she inquired, interest piqued. "I'm always down for helping out. Just tell us what ya need."
..Okay, maybe not 'always'.
@Klutzy Ninja Kitty @Mari
Emma wondered what would be in store for them as she responded, "very well, what might we be able to help you with?"
Emma wished she had her telepathy to merely convince him that they'd done what he was intending to ask, but, she realized they might just have to actually do what the reaper here had in mind.
@Nobody Important @Arlathina