Mass Riot

[noctaere]

Who: somarium
Where: Everywhere
Style: First
Status: Open
Notes: Signal post for the start of the main new moon event. Details can be read here, how the NPCs work here. This post serves BOTH as Video/Voice/Text and Action. You can respond with either option since it's a two-in-one type post, just indicate in the subject line of your comment. Note: this is

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[harmonicmelodia]

[Having heard the broadcast himself, Frederic thought it might be wise to investigate what was going on since people were in trouble, he also thought about trying to find Polka in case something had happened to her. While searching for Polka though, he reaches the same spot Sayaka is at and removes from his inside jacket his conductor's baton and runs closer to the young girl's side.]

Miss Sayaka!

[handfulmagica]

[Sayaka blinks in surprise as she hears the familiar voice, and turns her head towards the source.]

M-Maestro Chopin?!

[Even though Frederic had told her that he could use magic, Sayaka still didn't want him to be put in harm's way. She'll protect him, no matter how much it takes! The jewel in her hand begins to fade into a glowing ball of light.]

Don't worry! I can handle them!

[Ribbons of blue light and bursting circles resembling music scores surround her as she transforms. The light dissipates, and Sayaka now stands dressed like a swordsman, pointing her sword at the advancing mob. Her eyes narrow, her voice unusually serious.]

I can tell just by looking... they're beyond saving.

[She readies her sword, and charges into the fray with incredible speed. Sayaka dodged, parried, slashed, and hacked, but the assailants just kept coming. Even though she seemed to be only a cheerful fourteen-year-old little girl, she's able to brutally slaughter these humanoid beings seemingly without even a shred of remorse.]

[harmonicmelodia]

[Frederic watched as Sayaka battled the humanoid beings right in front of his eyes, yet it did not phase the composer one bit. Instead, he waves his baton then readies himself for an attack.]

Rise up and shine bright, the morning light has now come! Crimson Blaze!

[And with that he performs the attack as the humanoid beings around them scream in agony.]

[handfulmagica]

[Despite her experience as a Puella Magi, Sayaka was surprised by the destructiveness of Frederic's magic. She couldn't help but gape in awe.]

S-Strong...

[She realizes that she had become surrounded in the midst of being distracted, and quickly concentrates. A music circle appears on the ground underneath her, and the energy in generates kicks up the dirt around her. She jumps into the air to avoid any incoming attacks, higher than what an average human could achieve. She reaches into her cloak again, and throws down a torrential rain of swords at the enemies below her.]

[harmonicmelodia]

[He watches her battle and from a distance he casts another spell to help her in her aid.]

This will be a hard lesson for you.... Legion Fulminante!

[The attack is once again put through as it hits multiple targets at once.]

[handfulmagica]

[He really is powerful... Compared to him, Sayaka's magic seemed pretty weak. She was about to conclude that there was really nothing to be worried about, when something catches her eye as she descends to the ground. A knife-wielding possessed native was advancing towards her teacher from behind.]

Frederic...!

[Sayaka disregarded formalities as she called out to him. Once she landed on her feet, she realized there was no time to throw a sword out to cover for him. Another song circle glows underneath her, and she dashes towards him at a speed so quick that she may have appeared to be just a line of blue light.

In the blink of an eye, Sayaka manages to get herself between the two. The possessed native's blade is buried through her chest, and her sword is impaled through the possessed native's head.]

[harmonicmelodia]

[Frederic finds himself unable to react quickly enough to what happened around him until the possessed native and Sayaka meet with their blades. When the composer is able to react, he stabs the native in the chest with his conductor's baton then kicks the native away with a hard kick he can muster, so that way the native lets go of their knife. Once the native is dealt with, Frederic takes hold of Sayaka's hands.]

We need to get away from here, Miss Sayaka. It has become much too dangerous and we need to find a place where I can treat your wound before it gets worse.

[handfulmagica]

... I'm fine. It doesn't hurt.

[Sayaka pulls one of her hands away from Frederic's to grip the handle of the blade stuck into her chest. Even though there is a slight wince on her face, which may indicate her claim of being unable to feel pain might be false, she yanks it out without hesitation. Even with the bleeding and how normally serious the wound is, she casually tosses the knife aside with a smile. A very broken and empty smile.]

One of the things about this body being already dead is that... Even if the last drop of my blood is shed, even if I'm cut into a million pieces... I'll be fine.

[As she explains this, a small music circle surrounds her bleeding wound. As it rotates clockwise, the wound slowly begins to close itself.]

You're right, though. There's no end to them... We shouldn't be focusing on trying to annihilate them all.

[harmonicmelodia]

[Frederic frowns when she speaks, but stays close to her even when her body heals itself. He knows she needs help still and he's determined to help her.]

Hold onto my hand, Miss Sayaka. Let's find a way out of this place.

[handfulmagica]

[... Not one to argue with her teacher, Sayaka merely nods and allows herself to be led away by the hand.]

Right...

[harmonicmelodia]

[He runs with her, even if it's a bit slow running until they reach far enough away from the crazed citizens as they sit alone together.]

Miss Sayaka, about what you said before...

[handfulmagica]

[At this point, Sayaka is depressed. She had been keeping her mind stable for so long, and her sanity ended up cracking a bit right in front of Frederic, someone she has so much respect for. She sat in awkward silence, her head hung with shame. Her Puella Magi clothing start to glow into a blue light, then dissolves back into her usual street clothes.]

... What about it?

[harmonicmelodia]

[Frederic looks down at Sayaka and sees the pain crossing her expression, his hand gently puts itself on her shoulder with a gentle smile crossing his face.]

You...shouldn't think of death, it does not suit someone as kind and cheerful as you are.

[handfulmagica]

Maestro... I'm not as carefree or cheerful as you think I am.

[She doesn't even bother to look up at him. She's far too ashamed. All the memories she's been wanting to forget start to surface. The hope she brought, and the despair she gained in exchange... It was something she desperately wanted to cast aside in this second chance at life.]

... I've already died in my world.

[harmonicmelodia]

[He puts his hand on hers and tries to give her a comforting smile, but it seems as though it is a sad one. He understands in a way of how she's feeling.]

You know I was afflicted with illness and I was meant to die from that illness. And in some way I know that possibly in other worlds where I am known, considering the time I must already be dead. My point is, everyone must die eventually but when given a second chance to live, instead of thinking of death... You should think of life and cherish that life for as long as you have it.

[handfulmagica]

I know, and I try to, but... [Sayaka sighs tiredly.] There's just times how I'm reminded how stupid I am for making the choices that led to my fate.

[The ring around her finger glows and forms back into the egg-shaped jewel that she uses to transform. She holds it up to give Frederic a better look.]

When I made a wish... My soul was ripped out and put into this as part of the contract. I was basically just a piece of rock making this lifeless corpse move. And I still am right now.