The Malevolence of Innocence | Gaia's Ancient Tavern |

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[Akako Akari]

Akako’s crimson eyes narrowed as Red threatened. He was too close to losing himself. If he were to merely nibble upon the Rakshasa he would be gone, lost forever to the hive. This must stop. While this was happening, Leo made his way behind the bar speaking in that melodic tone she had grown to love so dearly. The demoness couldn’t avoid shifting her gaze to meet him for the briefest moment as he passed her and made himself comfortable, tails touching his new kin and the demoness. Her predatory gaze would soften slightly when her eyes met his, it was unintentional, but something that had been imbedded into her. Their fates had been intertwined long ago and no matter how she had tried to escape, she always found herself at his side.

The movement of the Rakshasa had Akako’s attention once again. Her cold gaze narrowed swiftly on the woman that was now leaning dangerously close to the monster. No. Stop it. Akako’s subconscious yelled as her crimson orbs watched, almost curious to see what would happen if Red was lost. He trusted her and he let her live on several occasions. She would betray him if she didn’t do something now. ”No… Shar...” Akako's voice trailed off as Red seemed to come back to reality again. The demoness had been ready to call out to Sharlen for her to call back her pet. If she had to, she would have stopped the, by forces, but that was messy work. The demoness didn't want to face off with Red at the moment... at least not right after her bath.

As Red looked to Leo, Akako's gaze followed to look at the deity as well. Leo had asked her something when her attention had been on the monster and Sharlen' pet. What was it again? The woman's mind searched and after a moment she realized what is was. A promotion was clearly in her future, but what else did the deity have in mind. The woman's once stern gaze softened to one of curiosity. Crimson eyes lifted to look at Red, then back to Leo once again. "We can find a quiet place to chat once you have heard Red out. I can't help him even if I wanted to... but maybe you can?" The woman allowed Leo's entry to her mind then. No longer completely consumed by the conflict at hand. Her mind grazed his with ease, a familiar touch that seemed to calm her.

"Rakshasa... " Akako would speak again, her crimson orbs averting to look at the woman. "Come.. be seated. Can I get you something to drink?" Customer service was something Akako knew of well and forgetting a customer was unforgivable. Her crimson eyes had warmed considerably, now that Red had somehow calmed down. She didn't want to ask why, but relief had flood her like a tidal wave. Akako couldn't stand loosing those she had grown close to. Her memories made sure of that. Her children... lost forever. A constant reminder that everything was so fragile. It could be gone a moment.

[Shaizard]

So give it to me baby, tell me what's it gonna be?
Gonna give it to me dirty, out where everybody can see?
Cause I can't do nothing with you if you're never gonna dance.
So you better find some rhythm cause they're playing Bad Romance...

No sport to be had. Pity. Male testosterone, all that needless chatter like hens in a coop. Not a place for a predator, not a place for a fox. Up and out, audios for the moment being as she continued out the doors of the Malevolence without a second thought. Her name was called but she wasn't going to stop since she had that little itch that needed to be scratched. All that red, a pity it was wasted. With noo shadow to follow in her wake and no fun to be had unless her little Spook took up her call and answered, she'd rather find her own amusements outside. A careless wave of her hand, "none for me." Saved for later indeed, her interest was a fleeting thing and if not answered right away she seldom picked it up again. No lingering upon the 'what if's' and what could of been, it was either all or nothing and the evil found herself wanting.

Skipping the steps for the leisurely route of just leaping off the patio, her boots crushed grass beneath her feet as she landed. None of that landing solid and feeling a tremor run up the knees, none of that for her indeed. Knees bent, body following through to cushion the landing as she let her fingers caress the mix of gravel and grass beneath hand. Cool stones shifting at her touch, grass swaying to seemingly escape the intrusion. A cheshire grin to kiss her lips, spreading rapidly along her features until she'd giggle like she'd just heard a funny joke. Rocking forward upon the tips of her feet and then pushing off, she'd sway as she stood and approached the edge of the clearing...

...and the edge of the forest. Rakshasa hadn't done much exploration of the area in her initial approach so she wasn't savvy to the lay of the land and the game it could hold. All the better, in this down time, to correct that slip of judgement. A vault, and she'd swing herself up into the limbs of the nearest tree, twisting about the limb until she could stand properly. To help gain traction, her black talons would extend from her fingertips with the sensation of splitting skin. Serrated tips would run along her lower lip as she tilted her head to the right, listening into the sounds of the night before traveling due north using the treetops as coverage. Like playing the ground is lava, she was looking for a thrill.

[[Never]more]

Before the red headed sociopath had even wandered her crazy a** into the 'Volence, Never had escorted his cranky a** outside. Out and to the back, out of the way of the continuing freakshow. Galaxy in hand, he'd made his call and put in his two cents on whether or not to accept or decline the proposed arrangement. Scowling and arguing, he had put up a non-biased opinion but overall was shot down.

"You don't get it boss, it's a ******** up freakshow. So many ******** trees, you can't expect me to stay....huh....yeah, no, that's not what I ******** yeah, I got it."

Away went his phone as did any redeeming chances for this place. He wasn't a fan and if the gods were willing, he'd be able to change Shar's mind about the location. Trudging back around towards the front, he came around the side and paused just as the doors were thrust open and said nutcase was out and loose into the woods. He'd dodged a bullet there and not wanting to linger about outside less she caught his scent, he'd circle about fully and took the stairs two at a time to get back into the 'Volence. Entering into the place, his scotch still in hand since a drink was predicted to be needed during the call, he'd give the place another looking at. Same old same old, a shuffling about of patrons again but it was the same mess as before. Ignoring the collection all save but one, he headed in her direction.

"Can the location be negotiated?"

Shaizard

[Trexasle]

Name: Leontias Métaliene

It had been a while since Leon had decided to camp in the wildlife instead of just normally going to a nearby town or tavern. It was mostly to relax and keep himself away from people he might know. Isolation seemed to be a great idea for this. Besides, he already had everything he needed to camp out on the lamb for a few days. He carried a bucket of water on top of his head, which was fetched from the lake nearby the camping are. It was done so he could get himself a cup of tea and maybe wash up a bit. Earth however seemed to be quite dirty in terms of resources like water and such, it was horribly polluted filled to the brim with trash and other sediments. It was another reason that he decided that boiling his water then having it cool was a good idea instead of washing himself in already murky water, or drink dirty tea. It didn’t take the alien that long to find himself back to his camping area, after a second or so he slowly placed the bucket of water onto the ground and proceeded to look around.

Being on the run, his paranoia had sort of hit an all time high, stealing from a highly dangerous alien mercenary/slave trader would do that to the former Private First Class. After seeing nothing of concern he rested himself down on a nearby tree stump, his black hair covered his long brown face and most of the scarred features on it. He scratched his chin, his facial hair seemed to also be growing at an alarming rate, he hadn’t shaved in a while and it was something he had thought to consider until he found he had to skip the town he was previously in. He had met a lot of good people in Lockeport but until things cleared up it was time for him to clear out, and clear his head.

Which is exactly what the tea was for. He grabbed the tea kettle from his bag and filled it with the water from his bucket. He had already set up camp, the campfire was still ablaze only being put together and lit a few minutes ago. While it was saddening for the alien to be alone in the forest, it was sort of a stress reliever. Get away from the problems he had on earth, and just relax. Certainly nothing in particular would affect his little camping escape.

Nope…Nada

[Lithia Kane]

Rini, Hostess

"Treat her like a Queen, She will treat you like a King"

Rini perked up, hearing a female voice speak her name. She had been watching the actions and hostility within the bar. The air giving off the feeling of tension, not something she liked. Yet she was used to it. "Yes Miss Akako, I will get right on that..." she called out gently. She moved out of her chair, letting the ones in the bar scuffle. It was not her fight, hence none of her concern. She had no clue what was going on.

She made her way to grab a rag, going to the mess, and cleaning it up. She tossed the rag, then went back to a seat, until she was needed again. For now she would people watch. Then again, she could finish with her notes in the book. "I'll be over here, staying out of trouble if anyone needs me!"

"Treat her like a game, And she will show you How its Played"

Wearing: Wait and See

[Shaizard]

[ So popular~ : P ]

The wisps of smoke that rose above the canopy indicated either life or a wildfire, but it was when the wind shifted that she confirmed life. As his scent was carried to her, faint as it was, her thoughts were racing openly. The scent was quickly associated with a taste of white blood and then the face of the alien was drawn to mind. A cute memory, one not to long ago but long enough that a sudden run in would be nostalgic. Rakshasa had to wonder...did he still jump?

Altering her route a few degrees, she set off towards his campsite. Moving swiftly between the trees, working her way carefully about aged tree limbs until she came within a few meters of where he resided. Her pace slowed down drastically, each footstep slowly placed in order to accustom the limb to her weight. Poised least he became wary and defensive, she watched him a few moments later before dropping to the ground. Crouched low, cherry red bangs drifting before her garnet-like eyes before she rose slowly and stepped into the clearing like an apparition.

"I desired a bite and look what I found..."

Least she was remembering things falsely, he was aware of her flesh eating ways and had questioned her thoroughly about whether she had any intent on eating him. She had denied the desire to consume his flesh but this was a different circumstance was it not. And he looked so appetizing.

[Trexasle]

Name: Leontias Métaliene

Leon had just placed his teapot on top of the campfire when he heard a whistling in the trees. The alien moved his irises away from the inferno and toward the woods of the forest. Something was out there and it meant Leon had to keep on his toes. His arm affixed back to his guitar which was seated perfectly next to him, the electricity around his arm slowly began to gather from the guitar, the current searing the long sleeves of his duster. He lifted himself from the stoop, his eyebrows furrowed his lips still, and his free hand clenched. However, before he could even strike with anything serious, he heard a voice that he did not hear in a long time. Not since he first crash landed on this planet, the red and black aura, which glew violently and bubbled like boiling blood is what ticked him the most however. A blood red filled with malice, greed, and a strange feeling that not even HE Could describe. However, before he could respond she had already spoke.

Her voice had already sent chills down his spine. The last time he and the redheaded man-eater had decided to socialize with each other, she had garnered a…odd attraction, to not him but his blood and taste. Something that he found rather awkward to say the least. The thought of being eaten alive was not something that immediately came into his mind. He wasn’t sure if he should find it flattering that she found him tasty, or absolutely horrified. Instead, he hid it behind his smile and a giant white blush that crossed his cheeks. He even jumped a little his hands shook a bit when the voice had decided to interrupt him. “He-Hey It’s you again Rakshasa, it’s nice to see ya again.” The grin stayed on his face, but the blush was slightly deeper. With only her introduction to go by, it seemed that she was going to go straight for the kill, so he decided the best way to counter was to wall himself. Show no weakness instead, kill her with kindness.

“W-Would you like some tea, it’ll take a while on the campfire, but at least it’ll be something a bit healthier than those boring alcoholic drinks, right?” Yeah, that was a great way to break the ice, completely ignore her statement, hopefully she wouldn't bring up devouring his flesh again. He sat himself back down on the tree stump, dusted off his legs and chuckled, but it was obvious a nervous chuckle, one that he hadn't notice himself make. It was…strange to feel this threatened but having her company actually feel sort of welcome. If it was strange for a human, it was certainly just as strange for an alien to feel after all.

[Shaizard]

It seemed the little alien had picked up a few new tricks. An intriguing concept that she immediately wanted to test with a few pokes and prods here and there to illicit reactions. How he had reacted to her in the past had been entertaining, the prospect of furthering their engagement~ alluring. Like an addict, she had to get her fix.

"Leon..."

There it was, that naive little spark that made each little teasing remark pure gold. That white flush across his dark skin, the recollection that two hearts beat within his chest. All sinew and stealth, the Ancient approached at her own languid pace. A rhythmic sway to her hips, lowered shoulders and raised head with a proud glow in feral garnet eyes. Black talons traced along her hip as she was greeted by the little alien with his little stammer. Perhaps not jumpy as he had been, but he was on edge granted the tight grasp of his guitar in one hand. She remembered that little toy, she hadn't given him a chance to yield it against her during their little tussle on the floor of the Black Cherry. He jumped, blushed, and trembled~ all reactions that drew a maliciously sadistic smirk to her devious lips as she ran a hand through her fiery tresses and shrugged her shoulders. Her gaze intent upon his, mesmerizing as she held his gaze as long as possible with her's and would answer him.

"Who said I wanted to drink tea or alcohol?"

With as much veiled innocence that she could muster, she smirked as she drew nearer still until she was a pace away from the alien. Her darkly glowing eyes took in the scene before her and how he took a seat upon a tree stump. A seductive and suggestive bite to her lower lip, brow raised as she closed the distance and ran a black talon from the back of his jaw to under his chin. With the slightest pressure to raise his gaze into her garnet eyes. Her right leg lifted, bending at the knee and placing snug against the outer side of his left knee so that if he wanted to escape the proximity, he'd have to dart right quickly and immediately. If not immediately, her weight shifted to her right knee and then her left knee would bend and place snug against the outer side of his right leg. Straddling him, her back leaning forward and crimson lips descending towards his earlobe as she would whisper...

"What if I want to drink you down."

[onyx2047]

Location: Gaia ~ MoI Grounds ~ Forest Clearing ~ Ensemble: Bite

Sword-singing required nothing but the being its self. It was rather unsafe to be practicing without full energy reserves, but she figured she was safe. Setting her custom holster of weapons down beside her, she stood in the center of her clearing. Closing her eye's she took a deep breath and began to concentrate as hard as she could. This meant that her focus was being honed like a lazer beam on her inner self. That is to say, her own energy. All sound began to fade. The tree's that swayed and bent suddenly froze, at least in their sound. The animals, distant waters, you name it, it all fell silent. Onyx could see her own chi moving through her veins, laced and coiled with her blood. It was purple that shimmered with a faint glow that looked like crushed Amethysts. Her breathing got slower and slower, her body got heavier and heavier until her very feet began to compound the earth she stood upon. Bit by bit she made imprint of her feet that got slightly deeper and deeper. Suddenly, with what seemed like a burst of energy the flux of her chi flared. If one could see it, it would look like shimmering amethyst ribbons that bent and folded around and through onyx to look like the orbit rings of an atom. It's nucleus was Onyx whom was surrounded in what looked like purple mist. It was beginning to glow stronger and stronger as well. Oni was in the process of forming the shehai. She was about half way there.

Already she could feel her heart rate spike, her blood was pumping through her veins with such fluidity. She wasn't too sure how long she was going to be able to hold the shehai for.

[Trexasle]

Name: Leontias Métaliene

"Who said I wanted to drink tea or alcohol?"

“Ack, N-nonsense, everyone likea Tea, maybe not alcohol, but tea Is certainly a great tasting drink with plenty of variety, don’t like one, c-choose another.” He was slowly beginning to lose his cool. The more her sultry, seductive voice boomed, the more it cause fhim to worry a bit more. Either she was planning something or she was planning to plan something else. He simply did not know enough about her kind to counter her advances and he certainly wasn’t used to flirting outside of Lexington and maybe Onyx. The Former whose scent would be easily traced as the female had begun to step closer to him. Her movements slow and methodical, her eyes locked directly onto him.

Each inch she walked toward him her hips swayed with a well timed rhythm. The sways reminded him of the beating of a drum during time practice, a very important element of a bard, measuring the beat of the world around him, everything generated a beat and beat was the most logical measurement of time for most bards. Sometimes it was irregularly, other times it was erratic. Her movements however, were smooth, nearly captivating in terms of beauty. It both scared him and intrigued him, which made it even worse when he realized that she was walking directly to him. It was time he tried to move away, However, due to the hypnotic movement of her hips, combined with that sultry voice he was caught in some sort of a loop, instead of moving, he found her straddled onto him. Lost for words, his mouth was left agape the blush on his face had grown wider.


"What if I want to drink you down.”

“C-Certainly not, I’ve already told you, I can’t allow myself to be harmed at this moment.” It was now more than ever, his friends were already in danger due to his actions. Onyx was targeted by Aarin, along with himself and others who had already decided to help him. He couldn’t die before he made it up to them. However, he knew should would already take no for an answer. The last time this lead to a fight in which Leon had lost due to his already broken ribs. Ribs that she decided to patch up and help mend, This in itself didn’t make sense to him. Then again, she never did make much sense at all. Did she want to eat him? Or was she just teasing him for something else entirely, or was she just playing with her food and just wanted to see them squirm?

[Rysen Ferinus]

Rysens turned his Ice blue eyes towards the light of the pale white moon a sweet succulent and yet so very familiar scent filled his nostrils. He turned his eyes slowly down towards his feet a sneer of disgust and disappointment as the freshly killed deer which lay bloodied at his feet had seemed to lose its appeal. Rysen turned his nose towards the air sniffing once or twice a small smile tugging at the corner of his soft pink lips. He stepped over the deer his boots clicking lightly as he disappeared into the shadows of the forest. He continued through the thick tunnel of trees grunting as the branches whipped his soft white flesh.

Rysen continued to the source of the scent and what he found brought a warm smile to him.A woman, one whom had eluded him for far to long. He watched as his soft pink tongue washed over his lips his eyes dilated. The sound of her heart pumping pounded within his ears. He stepped forward as her attention was else where. He parted his lips slowly sweet words spilling out of his mouth." My dear lady Onyx how very long it has been." He said opening his arms snatching her body up against his. He arched his back lifting her feet up from the ground. He leaned in taking her earlobe lightly between his teeth before letting it fall." You disappeared." He said sniffing at her neck the scent of her blood almost causing his mouth to water.

[onyx2047]

Location: Gaia ~ MoI Grounds ~ Forest Clearing ~ Ensemble: Bite

Anyone that knew Oni knew that she hated to feel trapped, useless and tied down. He knew her. He knew her well enough to know things he ought not to. He had tasted her blood and in doing so could find her anywhere. There wasn't a spot on the face of this world with which he couldn't reach her, find her, touch her. It was a fact. It was a fact that she worked hard to make herself forget and every time she remotely succeeded, he was right there to remind her. He would not allow her to forget him. Ever.

Vice like arms would encase her and put her on lock down. This caused an gap in her concentration. Her eye's snapped open and she gasped as simultaneously the energy she had been building exploded outwards. This blast would force oni's back to drive harder into his chest and the two would get blown back. Unless of course Rysen could somehow anticipate or stop the action to which would render them laid out on the ground.

Whether or not it caused Rysen to let go was yet to be seen but either way she scrambled to get to her feet. Against specific beings, and as sexually perverse as it sounds, being on her back was a very bad place to be. Onyx wasn't some hulking woman, she didn't possess crazy super strength. No, she had been made to endure to which in its self was both a blessing and a curse. To have to push dead weight up with her arms...well it just wasn't going to happen! Her strength lay else where. Onyx therefore did her very very best to not be placed into such a position, situation, when around beings she knew with which that might be a problem. Needless to say, she didn't want to be there around this being! Rysen, long standing blade in the ribs, had found her.

Scrambling up to her hands and knees, panting from the energy spent, her mind reeled with the implication of Rysen's presence. She pushed up in hopes to get stable on her feet and grounded, to then bound forwards so that she could scoop up her weapons...and run!

[Rysen Ferinus]

Rysen was blind sided as the blast of energy erupted outwards from a single point like a shock wave. It was successful in both its goals. Rysen arms loosened from around her and his body tossed back into the bushes like a rag doll. Rysen's brow flatened as he stood up watching the slender figure of onyx dart off into the dark woods." Never going to give up are you." He said his tongue lashing at a spot of blood on his lips. Rysen darted off in a different direction of the woods curving back towards onyx like a predator on the hunt Rysen was training in on her.

He lept forward from the bushes a loud bang exploding from behind him. Using his body he would attempt to pin onyx to a tree. His chest heaved in and out as he smiled." Oh Onyx make this easy." He purred his words dripping with venom." Theres no point for you anymore." He said bringing his lips to her ear."You may be able to find a man who may walk death with you....but can he walk with you against me?" He said reaching down to run his hand along her thigh the skin of his hand smoothing up her warm flesh." You will never outrun me nor hide from me." He said sniffing along her neck." I can smell you." He said his ice blue eyes locking to her beautiful yellow topaz. " I can hear you...and." He leaned in pressing his lips to hers fully passionately. He reached up wrapping his fingers through her hair pulling her back." I can taste you." He finished

[Leonardo -S- Virunas]

OoC: Ill post for the bar when I get out of work. Figured I could manage this post well enough from my phone. ><

IC:

Outside, some distance from the standard cleared property line, an intoxicating breeze would filter through the forested foliage and canopy of networked branchs above. Such a looming wind would aim to pass by specific individuals outside. Onyx and her friend would be greeted by the same caressing feel about the air as Leon and Sha's pet in spite of their distance. The sensation carried alarming those clever enough as to the ominous winds origin.

Even some miles off, Leo was watching. An intangible reminder of his law, enforced on his property alone, with the sweet promise of retribution that transcended far beyond for anyone that would ignore the monsters promise made to those that visit his home. Even if they simply sought refuge in his forests.

[Leonardo -S- Virunas]

All formality aside, it had been some time since anyone had taken Leo up on his many exceptional talents that didn't revolve around blowing something up. He'd recently show cased his Catacomb's to the Count previous to the current situation, which would linger a sense of hospitality in regards to all the favors he seemed to be handing out so frivolously. With a devilish grin rewarded upon Red as he retained a quality of pride Leo had indulged within once before his careless ascent into potential omnipotence which stripped much of his identity. In truth, 'Omnipotenence' could be subjugated into further infinite possibilities. Knowledge of one physical universe which could be titled omnipotence, or the ever vaster knowledge of its infinite non-linear dimensions that splits the assumed omnipotence into further categories. No doubt Leo and Alex were some semblance of friends as it wasn't a subject often practiced. Within Leo's scope, govern by his original multiconscious entity, which existed and behaved individually. Not a 'hive' mind in the sense of individual identity struggling with one dominant, rather layers of Co-existing conscious capacities which form a network that if painted together would leave one who could perceive higher dimensional existence a rendering of his true self that spanned in that scope what could be considered his true identity.

This of course was suppose to be the case, as in truth Leo's powers had always been stunted in spite of his grand achievements. What could of 'expanded' his power he had stashed and hoarded away to populate his own created separate physical dimension. For this reason, and the larger picture of Leo's eventually reincorporation into the yet even higher dimensional entity that would assimilate the multiconscious entity from the host body it had uniquely bonded with. In short, Leo's journey was nearing completion and even he had a punch out card to clock. Of course the guide line's on the whole process was infinitely complicated given the power he'd managed to collect separate from what someone could call his source whom he'd rebelled against long ago. In lamest terms, Leo had is own problems. This of course a rumination that wouldn't catch the fore front of his asserted assumed single conscious persona, quite aware of Akako's desire for the man she'd introduced to him some years ago. Sporadic reappearance's at the MoI had sparked many face's to surface, all of which he hoped wouldn't cry to be remembered.

"You've few options, if you just want to hear my opinions first." Attempting to for once in any recorded history defuse any tension before enraging the easily enragable hive mind. Whether one could devour the other was irrelevant since nothing would be left standing if something clever wasn't employed at the critical moment, though for once Leo would appear some odd manner of eager to employ his unique trades. Perhaps it was the way he didn't seem to provoke the male in spite of any obvious jealousy he may have shown in the past. In this situation, Leo was very much so comfortable with an absent tap of his tail to both his beautiful demoness, and his brave daughter. In either case, brandishing the same smooth quality of hypnotic speech as his body visible relax's up off the counter to stand leaning all his weight on one foot with another drag of his favored narcotic vice.

"I can either go through the maddening process of switching an equal portion of your enraged consciousness's for appropriately refined and resolute ones. That would be one of the more difficult process's, though I could bind the swapped out consciousness's into an object of some sort. Since that balance would distinguish a lot of rage, so you wouldn't be able to peak as high without the other half. The problem is even if Red here agreed to me doing this, the consciousness's inside fighting to escape and devour wouldn't be as willing. Not to mention my expense at the innumerable amount of people I'm about to kill to supply your 'balance'."

A blunt truth. Attempting to simply overwhelm the man's hive mind would result in massive collateral damage to the host and other consciousness's within. The entire process was tricky from the start, though would be infinitely simple if Red allowed Leo to devour him and spit him back out. That however would harbor its own side effects Leo was more than sure Red was willing to die than experience. Running the idea through his expanding network of multidimensional consciousness Leo would tilt his head right, than left as if counting in his head before reaching the conclusion that he could infiltrate and accumulate roughly five billion well tempered honest souls from dimensional universe's outside of his own he'd created. It would be a scale of multiversal genocide against the force's of good to supply them to a single hive mind. Yet that was a decision he'd leave to Red. The deities morality was an obvious answer, as he'd almost muse the idea in his head with an ominous glisten flickering from one scarlet hue to the other.

"The process wouldn't be instantaneous either, at first..."