meltryllis.

[oathic]

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[oathic]

[he doesn't entirely know why she's letting him delay this either. then again, it benefits her, he supposes.]

Well, habit, partly. After the Cataclysm, we were forbidden from revealing ourselves to the populace again... though I went ahead and broke that rule, so I guess it doesn't matter.

[agni isn't great at following the rules, for better or for worse.]

But it makes things simpler, you know? Humans can get kind of weird about it, like I'm going to throw them into Hell if they disrespect me or whatever.

[sadiskick]

[ Perhaps she's feeling existentially tired because she's tied to a 14 year old who perpetually feels that way. Perhaps it's the effect of being tied to people who do feel sleepy. But in the end, she wants to be cool-headed even if her heart isn't.

She smiles slightly. Breaking rules... changing rules... it's something she can relate to. ]

Humans are stupid that way. Why would gods attack them for every little thing?

[ In the scope of things, it wouldn't be worth it. ]

[oathic]

Well, most only know us through rumours... so it's easy to be intimidated by what you don't know well, especially if there's a power gap. I've got the reputation as quite a cold-hearted and merciless god, you know.

[as he chills here, chatting with his target...

though perhaps the fact that he's here to kill her at all makes it not so implausible.]

[sadiskick]

[ Intimidated by what you don't know...

That could be true for anyone even if not everyone will admit it. That includes herself, which she also won't admit. ]

For what reason are you here? Is it out of mercy? Duty? Arrogance?

[oathic]

Well... a little of all of the above, I guess?

[sadiskick]

[ She's not sure if she's annoyed by this or not. No, she is a little annoyed by it. ]

She opens her mouth and then closes it. ]

... There are a few things I wish I could say but can't. [ She sighs. ] Is there anything more you want to ask me before we do this?

[ She can feel her time winding down. Why is it always time that's against her? ]

[oathic]

[for agni, there has never been a "why" that could please anyone, for any of his actions. though, perhaps his easy acceptance of this reality is why the others see him as a god without pride.

it's as he told peach. even if the people here condemn him for what he's about to do, it doesn't matter. he's not trying to be a hero.]

Hm... Well, lots of things, really.

[for just a moment, something sad flashes in his eyes, before with one hand, he abruptly swings his sword at her.]

—But I probably shouldn't delay this any further.

[sadiskick]

[ She laughs because at least now, she can fight as herself and not as a monster that isn't quite her. She flips backwards to dodge him, her leg catching on his blade.. ]

Let's enjoy this, for these last few minutes.

[ She spins and kicks a leg in an arabaesque straight at his face. ]

[oathic]

Well, if that's what you want—whoa!

[it's not as if agni doesn't enjoy fighting, at least. he jumps back to dodge the kick, before lunging forward again for another slash.]

—Hey, wait, the scuff marks on your legs...

[thinking about it now, are they what he thinks they are...]

[sadiskick]

[ She opens her mouth, as if to answer, and a flash of irritation crosses her face. She's tired of not being able to say anything.

That may be answer enough, as she parries his slash with her other leg. ]

There are many things I want, Agni. [ They touched on it briefly. ] Could we have tolerated each other in different circumstances?

[oathic]

[... so that's a yes, then.

i hate that because this is a death log, i have to pretend to actually be good at writing fight scenes. anyhow, fighting is a little awkward as his instinct is constantly to use his powers—which he doesn't have. so, all he can do is slash again.

not yet. give it—her—a bit more time.]

Maybe. You were pretty endearing when you were gushing about figurines!

[sadiskick]

[ Meltryllis' powers are integrated with her fighting style, so while she's used to moving at much greater speeds, the movements itself are as graceful as ever. I suck at writing fight scenes, too, so I just make vague descriptions like pretend some leg action happens here ANYWAY

At that, she looks affronted. ]

It's not gushing! It's extolling their virtues!

[oathic]

[then presumably there is a lot of slashing & leg action because he's not going to kill this moment just yet by doing the mean thing.]

Heh! Sure sounds like the same thing to me!

[sadiskick]

[ more action sequence that we both don't want to write goes here

Because correcting Agni about dolls is more important obviously. ]

Listen, here! I could give a lecture about the beauty of figures with a long list of meticulous and well thought out facts.

[ They're opinions. ]

[oathic]

[melt knows what she's about?]

Oh yeah? Let's hear those facts!

[sadiskick]

First of all, aren't they easy to love? They're adorable, and you can hold them however you please!

[ rip melt's earlier dignity ]

[oathic]

Do you usually hold them in different ways?

[??? do figurines even exist where he's from, who knows.]

[sadiskick]

[ in this log jan is kubera word of god ]

You can display them, show them to the world, show how much you love them, collect any of them, and then crush any of them. They're the easiest things to give all your love to.

[ Yeah, she definitely said crush. ]

[oathic]

[alarm??]

Crush them!?

[sadiskick]

Crush, absorb, shrink— Abusing them to my heart's content is simply sublime!

[ Welcome to Meltryllis' sadism hours. ]

[oathic]

[well, this is a lot.]

Uh, are you a sadist by any chance?

[sadiskick]

[ Does he regret not shooting her in the eye right away yet? ]

It's how I show my love.

[oathic]

[maybe a small part of him.]

... I guess we all have our tastes...

[sadiskick]

And what are yours? I'm letting all my secrets out. It's fair you do the same.

[ As much as you can call those secrets. ]

[oathic]

Well, for starters, they don't involve crushing anything.