But if you wanna find hell with me, I can show you what it's like
Who: Naoki Kashima and YOU
What: Naoki has hit stage 2 of the Rosalia Virus
When: Right Now until whenever he passes out.
Where: The Gardens
Warnings: Expect hostility and maybe a few scars.
[Naoki’s eyes snap open, and the first thing he can see is that his vision is a blur. He groans, hissing softly as he blinks the sleep from his eyes. As his eyes adjust to the strangely-bright light, his vision becomes clearer. Grass, plants, the scent of flowers…Ah, right. The Garden. ]
[Now he remembers, at least vaguely. He had come to the Garden to check on Pixie, since she liked it here so much. Unfortunately, the transition between walking through the Garden and waking up on the ground is blurred beyond comprehension. Had he collapsed? That hadn’t happened in ages. He sits up, running a hand through his hair. His head is pounding, and he feels uncomfortably warm. He hunches over and coughs, blood splattering the ground beside him.]
Naoki.
[The voice is like a knife that cuts through the haze in his mind. His eyes widen, and he looks up as he wipes his mouth. Standing next to him is a young blonde boy and a woman in mourning clothes. The boy seems disappointed; the woman’s face is unreadable.]
Naoki…have you forgotten your vows to us?
W-What?
The Fiends, Naoki. Have you forgotten your task? They have come for your Candelabrum. What will you do?
[The voice is almost condescending. He wants to respond, but he hunches over as a sharp pain courses through his chest. He coughs, spitting up more blood, and he takes a moment to respond.]
B-But how? The Vortex World, it…
They survived. They are all around you, Naoki, in hiding. They take on a human guise and plot to kill you.
[Naoki’s eyes widen in surprise. Had the Fiends really tracked him down to here? Were they seeking revenge for their fallen comrades? The Riders surely would…But no, they couldn’t have made it out here, could they?]
How can I be sure you aren’t lying?
[The boy smiles.]
Naoki, when have I lied to you?
[He’s got a point. The blonde kid and the lady in black had been nothing but helpful to him. Why would they lie about this now?]
What must I do?
If you wish to stay alive, you must dispose of them. Kill them before they kill you.
[Naoki looks up after wiping his mouth clean.]
Kill them?
[The young boy nods, his smile turning from innocent to malicious.]
Kill them, and take their Candelabra.
Kill them…
[He slowly stands, his eyes wild and fierce. Due to his failure to seek medical treatment, the illness’ progression has increased. His markings glow a bright red instead of the usual green, signifying his degenerating health. A feral hiss escapes his throat; he knows what he must do.]
[Had anyone been present to hear this conversation, they would only see Naoki staring at empty space, and talking to himself.]
[[OoC: As you can see, Naoki’s illness has proceeded to stage 2, which involves visual and audible hallucinations, as well as a degeneration of his sanity. He’s just had a hallucination about one of the side-quests you can do in Nocturne; killing Fiends to take their Candelabra, items you need to unlock floors in an optional dungeon. In short? You have a mentally unstable Demi-Fiend ready to tear through the Thor. What will you do?]]
What: Naoki has hit stage 2 of the Rosalia Virus
When: Right Now until whenever he passes out.
Where: The Gardens
Warnings: Expect hostility and maybe a few scars.
[Naoki’s eyes snap open, and the first thing he can see is that his vision is a blur. He groans, hissing softly as he blinks the sleep from his eyes. As his eyes adjust to the strangely-bright light, his vision becomes clearer. Grass, plants, the scent of flowers…Ah, right. The Garden. ]
[Now he remembers, at least vaguely. He had come to the Garden to check on Pixie, since she liked it here so much. Unfortunately, the transition between walking through the Garden and waking up on the ground is blurred beyond comprehension. Had he collapsed? That hadn’t happened in ages. He sits up, running a hand through his hair. His head is pounding, and he feels uncomfortably warm. He hunches over and coughs, blood splattering the ground beside him.]
Naoki.
[The voice is like a knife that cuts through the haze in his mind. His eyes widen, and he looks up as he wipes his mouth. Standing next to him is a young blonde boy and a woman in mourning clothes. The boy seems disappointed; the woman’s face is unreadable.]
Naoki…have you forgotten your vows to us?
W-What?
The Fiends, Naoki. Have you forgotten your task? They have come for your Candelabrum. What will you do?
[The voice is almost condescending. He wants to respond, but he hunches over as a sharp pain courses through his chest. He coughs, spitting up more blood, and he takes a moment to respond.]
B-But how? The Vortex World, it…
They survived. They are all around you, Naoki, in hiding. They take on a human guise and plot to kill you.
[Naoki’s eyes widen in surprise. Had the Fiends really tracked him down to here? Were they seeking revenge for their fallen comrades? The Riders surely would…But no, they couldn’t have made it out here, could they?]
How can I be sure you aren’t lying?
[The boy smiles.]
Naoki, when have I lied to you?
[He’s got a point. The blonde kid and the lady in black had been nothing but helpful to him. Why would they lie about this now?]
What must I do?
If you wish to stay alive, you must dispose of them. Kill them before they kill you.
[Naoki looks up after wiping his mouth clean.]
Kill them?
[The young boy nods, his smile turning from innocent to malicious.]
Kill them, and take their Candelabra.
Kill them…
[He slowly stands, his eyes wild and fierce. Due to his failure to seek medical treatment, the illness’ progression has increased. His markings glow a bright red instead of the usual green, signifying his degenerating health. A feral hiss escapes his throat; he knows what he must do.]
[Had anyone been present to hear this conversation, they would only see Naoki staring at empty space, and talking to himself.]
[[OoC: As you can see, Naoki’s illness has proceeded to stage 2, which involves visual and audible hallucinations, as well as a degeneration of his sanity. He’s just had a hallucination about one of the side-quests you can do in Nocturne; killing Fiends to take their Candelabra, items you need to unlock floors in an optional dungeon. In short? You have a mentally unstable Demi-Fiend ready to tear through the Thor. What will you do?]]