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 Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 11:22 am
 
Upon hearing both illo and donovan state they were no threat to the academy leo would lower his arm his serious expression changes to a smile as he mimics illo and bows placing his right fist against his left palm.
`` ah my apology i mistook you for a enemy tho i know full well that this world is at peace but how long can said peace last with kishin witches and demons roaming the land freely tho you are not evil there are many who would seek revenge against the meister academy for there philosophy, Raise monsters to battle monsters``
Leo begins to approach illo and donovan he stops on the border of the drawn circles and looks down at them with a hand pressed against his chest, `` Aye our dreams provide a path to which we run our whole lives to see its end i for one walk the path of carnage defeating hatred by becoming hatred itself with such an ambition normally i would be isolated from others but recently i have come to see light in my companions even now i carry the wounds from a fellow meister proudly ``
Leo removes his blood stained bandages to reveal his wounds had already healed into bright red scars that raced along his shoulder down to his blood red knuckles, He chuckles at the irony as he stands before a demon and a demon slayer they both seemed far more human then leo they carried hope while he bathed himself in darkness.
`` Donovan is your name right, i believe you have a strength i cannot reach and for that i will worry and choose to believe in your words so lease prove me wrong`` He turns his attention to illo and would smile timidly, `` illo you on there other hand are a creature to fear someone who has seen darkness and has still stayed in the light what dream does a man like you follow ``
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Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 11:41 am
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ｋｉｎｇxx ｏｆ ｈｅａｒｔｓ▐ ➟ Donovan was glad to see the big change in Leo's emotions. He knew now that he wasn't as hostile as he was before, it led him to sigh out of relief. I really do sigh a lot, don't I? He smiled but caught sight of Leo's wounds and it reverted to a frown. "Your hurt. A meister did this? Well that doesn't seem very nice of them. I'm guessing it was training gone wrong?" Donovan looked up at him and nodded in response after he declared his feelings on him. Illo followed afterward. Leo's questioning reminded Donovan of what Illo was about say before they were interrupted. "R-Right! What is your dream exactly?"
"Why am I always the one with the bad luck? It's like I'm cursed or somethin'..." 
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Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 11:56 am
(You guys can know about the Iron Phoenixes if you want, it doesn't matter to me. It'll just mean you know Illo to be quite deadly.) what happened:
 Illo
Illo chuckled slightly. It was always nice, he thought, to engage in some enriching conversation: the conflicting views, when discussed with civility, could produce many epiphanies.
Ah, but therein lies your struggle. If you wish to eliminate evil, even though you admit to walking the same path as that evil, then in order to eliminate evil, would you not have to destroy yourself as well? He was a man of the strictest logic, Illo, and he did love logical paradoxes.
To admit that I am a man to fear--I'm not--but to admit that there is fear is to perpetuate the path of the Kishin, wouldn't you agree?
Besides, at the peak of my power there is no Kishin you could challenge me. The monk was pointing to the circles, tracing a path.
If you align yourself with these points of influence: the fear-driven mindsets of the power-hungry, the depressed, the angry, etcetera, are all the energies that conspire in tandem to drive a man to become a Kishin. It is simple, you see, but very difficult.
And as far as my dream goes... I have no dream. This is my dream, and my dream is this: in every breath, every step, every place I go, there is but a dream, that is shown in reality instantly.
Ahem... How should I say--whatever I desire becomes my reality instantly, so I have no need to dream save to live. That was a bit arcane, but it was the best he could do. During the talk, it occurred to him that names should be known.
Ah, forgive me, I am Illo, twenty-fifth Iron Phoenix. It is a pleasure.
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Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 12:02 pm
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ｋｉｎｇxx ｏｆ ｈｅａｒｔｓ▐ ➟ Donovan was having trouble following what Illo was saying. He wasn't the brightest or catching on quite as fast as he'd like, but one word he did recognize was kishin. Before he realized it, a tear fell from his left eye. "Hm? Oh..." Donovan wiped it away as if it were nothing, but he couldn't put a finger on why it appeared in the first place. He didn't feel sad, but there it was. "I'm Donovan and I go to the DMA from time to time, just so I can work out a few 'issues' with me."
"Why am I always the one with the bad luck? It's like I'm cursed or somethin'..."
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Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 12:25 pm
Corvo Bianco
Leo listened as illo explained his dream and even offered his view on the dream leo lived by, when he had finished by introducing himself as the iron phoenix his strength and confidence became apparent in his way of addressing the world.
Donovan would wipe his face he had missed seeing the tear and wondered why he would touch his face at the mention of a kishin, it seemed Donovan was a student at the rival academy in most situations this would turn there conversation hostile but leo was beginning to trust the duo.
He looks down at his wounds and begins to laugh warmly he had met two strange idealist today one kind the other free how he envied there way of thinking, `` I have walked the path of a kishin far longer then i have known the light of day, so when the world is rid of evil my life will also end something like that has always been the end of my dream ``
Leo looks at both donovan and illo `` My name is Leo Von Berzerk A meister at the dwma academy ``
With his introduction out of the way he would lower his head letting his voice grow smaller in volume `` Fear is something we are born with its engraved into our hearts so that we may never escape this twisted reality and facade of peace, if your duty is to kill the kishin and erase the madness they create then one day you will need to come for my life as well as i already have thrown away my humanity ``
Leo would cringe as his wavelength releases growing stronger as it rises like smoke from his limbs and breath he takes one step back raising his arms he offers a fist bump between himself and Donovan/illo.
`` When men bump fist they become brothers of battle if you accept to bump fist with me then there is only one thing i must ask of you, protect the academy if something ever happens to me `` His request was strange to entrust strangers with something like defending the students he wondered what they would think of his request.
Within his chest his heart would beat its rhythm adjusting as he struggles to control the madness that filled his body with power, for a meister to be corrupted by kishin there heart needs to be shattered from within to erase the possibility of hope and to leave only the rage and fear that creates such creatures. within acknowledging it leo could feel his heart growing weaker with each passing day for every time he uses his madness he loses a little more of his humanity.
`` Aye we three are a interesting group of individuals from here on we may never have a chance to share such pleasantries with one and other again, so for today lets skip rocks and enjoy our freedom`` Leo was smiling again this time he was feeling happy to have met people who he could believe in he no longer felt afraid and soon was skipping rocks across the surface of the lake while taunting illo and donovan to do the same.
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Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 12:40 pm
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ｋｉｎｇxx ｏｆ ｈｅａｒｔｓ▐ ➟ Confused, Donovan hesitated. "I don't know if I can do that. I'm not strong and I don't enjoy fighting. I don't even go to Shibusen..." Donovan was still having a hard time understanding, but he was slowly getting it as he thought about it more and more. "Fear is a restriction I need to break free of? Defeating kishins? Oh, all of this is so complicated. I think I'm just going to throw stones, at least I know how to do that." Donovan followed Leo's lead and skipped stones across the lake, of course he still couldn't reach the other side.
"Why am I always the one with the bad luck? It's like I'm cursed or somethin'..."
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Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 1:10 pm
what happened:
Illo
Mm... You may be more enlightened then you know--aren't we all? Illo could scarce speak in plain english after his drilling at the monastery.
I suppose you are correct, there are better things to do with one's time than feud, but I can't help but think there must be a more logical way to eliminate madness. As he left the circle to skip stones with the lads, he left behind an intricate webbing etched into the dirt: a map of all their routes... It was a curse of his mindset, to always think in such ways. There were multiple paths, labeled, and all were incredibly feasible. There were also intersections for all the interactions the three would come to in the course of many years, labeled with triangles to symbolize positive outcomes and Xs for the not so friendly.
You needn't worry. The school is under my watch, and I intend to keep it clean, for cleanliness is Godliness. Illo did take Leo up on the fist bump earlier, and was affirming the promise within the gesture.
We represent an important model--of combat that is: one eager to fight, one reluctant, and myself neither. You see... This is my vacation... Mandatory.
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Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 2:25 pm
Corvo Bianco
Illio a man who spoke in riddles seemed to be trying to inspire change in the youths heart, could there be another path for one bathed in madness could light pierce the dark veil. Leo would look at the drawn circles that seemed to grow more elaborate with each passing moment the path divide and encircle one and other leaving marks some shown by an X symbol the other links like chains to hold the others together truly it was a work of art drawn in dirt.
`` Then i am at peace in leaving the school to your capable hands`` Leo smiles at donovan who seemed to hesitate within a second leo would appear beside the demon with a arm stretched along his shoulder allowing there heads to almost connect from the sudden movements.
`` its ok to be afraid even better if you never have to fight by bumping fist with me we make a pact, i will fight so that you can protect which i never could under the guidance of a man who will watch without acting unless needed hehe it sounds silly but i would like to see your hands never be stained by blood so will you bump fist with me and trust that i will do everything to make this dream possible ``
Leo pulls back with a smile he his fist still extended doing that donovan would trust in leo as he has in donovan, Afterwards leo would hand donovan a rock, `` Have you heard of purgatory the arena for the damned and demonic where everyday is a fight to the death i believe if i go there that i will ind the answers to my questions but by doing that i will have to break the laws and will most likely be killed in the arena this is my path one carved through bloodshed, Do not be like me donovan instead embrace fear make it your own and in that way become a hero ``
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Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 3:50 pm
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ｋｉｎｇxx ｏｆ ｈｅａｒｔｓ▐ ➟ He didn't say anything for awhile. Instead he bumped fists with Leo and smiled back. "Here's to hoping that my hands stay clean." Content he threw skipped another stone along the water. Noticing that Leo was handing him another stone, he took it without question. "Thanks." This time Donovan made the stone skip eight times after flinging it, he almost reached the opposite end. "I'm getting closer!" He said with delight. Proud of himself he mentally pat himself on the back. The Netherworld? He stopped dead in his tracks, he didn't pick up any other stones and turned his whole body to face Leo. "You mean that place in the Netherworld? It's not a place I want to visit, that's for sure." Donovan didn't like violence, he hated meaningless battles. "I've heard of it, but I don't go there." His head turned to Illo. "Why you want to go to a place like that I'll never know, it's probably better that you steer clear of the Netherworld altogether. It's against the law to go there unl- never mind. You probably know the rules if you know about that place, plus you just said it. It's only permitted to go there if your a guest in someone's territory."
"Why am I always the one with the bad luck? It's like I'm cursed or somethin'..."
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Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 4:03 pm
what happened:
Illo
The Netherworld? Yes, it's quite nice. I was just there a week ago. I suppose the security is tight against humans, but I was a guest... Perhaps Leo wants to be your guest. He studied the two. Leo was definitely up for a fight, and would do whatever it took to get there. Whether he liked Donovan or not was irrelevant.
For a fighter, all answers come in punches and kicks. Isn't that right? So, by going there, where you likely will have the fight of your life, you think you will gain satisfaction?
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Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 4:11 pm
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ｋｉｎｇxx ｏｆ ｈｅａｒｔｓ▐ ➟ Leave it up to Illo the Iron Phoenix to read on between the lines that I couldn't see. Donovan didn't see any indication that Leo would suggest something like that. "Leo wants to come to the Netherworld as my guest...?" He turned to Leo. "Is this true?" Donovan was already feeling bitter from the idea, Leo was kind but he wouldn't feel right putting his life in danger. "I couldn't bring myself up to bring you to such a nightmare of a place, or at least that's what I;ve heard, that it was a nightmare." Donovan turned back to Illo and gave him a look as if he were asking for help. If you can really read minds then now would be great. Tell him something to stop him, if he's serious that is.
"Why am I always the one with the bad luck? It's like I'm cursed or somethin'..."
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Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 11:26 pm
Leo looks between donovan and illo surprised by there sudden reaction when illo mentioned a demon being able to bring a guest into the netherworld he was in shock there were no classes explaining the rules for entering the netherworld he didnt know it was possible.
He listened to donovan;s warnings and would face illo as he raised a great question still in his own riddler way of speech but this time he had an answer.
`` I will use evil to defeat evil and create a world where i can look around to see there is no hatred no sorrow just happy free people wouldn't that be beautiful``
Leo begins to laugh but in a nice way he was happy to see concern but it was ok at least that's what he thought, purgatory is a place to find answers he wanted to go knowing the danger to see for himself but it was donovans decision this was not something he could understand as it required a demon to allow a human into there territory.
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Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2014 7:52 am
what happened:
Illo
It may very well be a nightmare, but it would appear this man enjoys nightmares; to subvert his own dream and surrender to the darkness in his heart, so that the nightmares of others may fall just the same.
Isn't that right?
Beside that, I've heard, in my time in Netherworld, that they don't kill their opponents. And who knows, maybe he'll become something of a hero there: the human who challenged demons! The monk shrugged.
color=orange]Of course, to speculate on future events is just that, speculation. We may only know the present for certain; and in either case we would know definitely what happens.
Illo was referring to the drawings, in his own subtle way, here.
Moreover, if you wish to foster peace, in whatever way you choose to approach it, then it would make sense to go to the land of demons as an ambassador of good will and friendly competition.
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Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 12:19 pm
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ｋｉｎｇxx ｏｆ ｈｅａｒｔｓ▐ ➟ "Well the answer is... I mean..." Donovan had trouble saying no, he didn't want to seem rude but he just couldn't place Leo's health at risk. It wasn't until Illo explained what Leo wanted to do that he felt he had to let him into the Netherworld, just a little. "What about me? I don't want to get in trouble for letting him in, the best I could normally do is let him into my territory." He looked at Illo then back at Leo. "If you really want to then fine. I'll escort you." He turned to Illo. "And you? What will you do?" It is your fault that I'm taking him after all.
"Why am I always the one with the bad luck? It's like I'm cursed or somethin'..."
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Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2014 7:16 pm
`` Donovan i understand your worry i would not want to trouble you with such a task as for illo he may already know what i will do to achieve my dream my life has ended long ago with our without your help i will reach purgatory even if i must attack the academy itself ``
Leo had a strong poker face his bluff was valid his determination visible by how he now addressed his friends, He smiles and presses one hand against his chest `` please help me find the answer or at least allow me a place to die as a warrior on my own feet ``
( sorry long work week, please forgive this short post )
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