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KiriK The Grey Pilgrim from across time and space Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
The Grey Pilgrim
#348876: Feb 21st 2021 at 3:34:56 PM

Majima gives a coy wink and sticks his tongue out. "It's a yakuza secret."

"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."
AqueousBunnies Since: Jan, 2015 Relationship Status: Having tea with Cthulhu
#348877: Feb 21st 2021 at 3:40:52 PM

Aleifr vs Sarah

"Not yet. I'd hoped you'd stay in that zone and pulverize some of the platforms to make my work easier, but oh well." Aleifr switches to grabbing Sarah's forehead with his left hand, while with the ring on his right he starts dragging his zone of warped space over to where they are. He doesn't move it wholesale, though, as the most of the platforms fall down into the lava, leaving a pile of red-hot rubble. Instead, he focuses on the basic, bendable volume of space, where he can project his willpower easily and the environment obeys, along with just a small portion of the rocks.

"It took me this long just to put a scratch on you - there's no way I can beat you head-on with our power discrepancy. But I can fix that." A series of concentric circles dig into the ground around them, runes filling in the spaces. Stone slabs land in pairs or threes, and the different sections start turning. Like he did with Whistlings previously, this represents locks within Sarah's essence being undone, but this time it's more malicious. Where Aleifr was wearing his regular spirited smile before, it transitions subtly into something more malevolent.

   "All For One!"   

In that moment, if it hasn't already crossed her mind, Sarah gains an understanding of why Aleifr hasn't used the Reality Stone on her directly until now. It's fueled by his willpower, and it's much easier to transform inanimate objects or willing subjects than something - or someone - who'll fight back.

She would feel a force start biting into her, not physically, but at her essence, as Aleifr begins trying to drain her of her powers. It feels like when he stole some of her strength earlier, but where that was a nibble out of something that she can easily recover, this is all-devouring, and if he's allowed to finish, there would be nothing left.

Edited by AqueousBunnies on Feb 21st 2021 at 6:46:31 AM

DevilPsyco from The Underworld (pretty deep down in the ground) Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: In another castle
#348878: Feb 21st 2021 at 3:45:09 PM

Tahn looks unamused for a moment until he offers Majima his phone back.

"Wish I coulda been there to see that in person instead of being stuck in here. I'll get out of here eventually though, so maybe I'll get another chance."

In the year 202X, all is devastation... Soon, any last shred of hope had by the saintliest optimist shall die and decay.
Bolded1 Fate, guide me from behind you!!!!!!!! Since: Mar, 2015
Fate, guide me
#348879: Feb 21st 2021 at 3:47:35 PM

Well go ahead, show me your power! Sarah stays cool, not minding his bout, but start to get more serious when both her soul start to get under attack and she notice his creepy-ass grin. However, she keeps her cool.

Just so you know, you wouldn't be this far in the process if I weren't checking on what you can do. Adds Sarah. But don't give me a reason to get less curious, hm?

She manages to fight off the paralysis briefly enough to have lightning drop right next to them, splitting a deep mark unto the earth to ensure that the rocks and lava will fall away from them, and triggering quite the fireworks. Sparks of lightning flies everywhere as a result of Sarah's strike!

Edited by Bolded1 on Feb 21st 2021 at 12:53:52 PM

Nautolan picture belongs to Bonesmarinated on twitter
IchigoMontoya (Don’t ask) Relationship Status: Not caught up in your love affair
#348880: Feb 21st 2021 at 3:49:28 PM

Needless to say, both Avengers look equally taken aback when the Deliderp casually pulls the Staff of Navitus out of its sack.

"By Odin's beard... you've discovered another one of Navitus' artifacts, haven't you?" Thor asks, seemingly realizing what the bird was trying to tell him. "If I'm right, then you need to lead us to it right now. Okay? The sooner we deal with the wretched thing, the sooner we can avoid repeating the catastrophe that befell the Cyber Angels."

"Oh, shit... I seriously hope you're dead wrong about this, Thor," Pietro says. "Because after what happened with the staff, I'd rather not find out how much damage Navitus' other toys can do."

Edited by IchigoMontoya on Feb 21st 2021 at 3:52:57 AM

KiriK The Grey Pilgrim from across time and space Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
The Grey Pilgrim
#348881: Feb 21st 2021 at 3:51:02 PM

"Oh, for sure. Maybe I'll teach ya."

Majima laughs like a hyena. "Or maybe I'll teach ya how to have fun with an archenemy!"

"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."
DevilPsyco from The Underworld (pretty deep down in the ground) Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: In another castle
#348882: Feb 21st 2021 at 4:00:15 PM

The Deliderp just stares for a bit before shaking its head, as if saying 'no, I didn't find another one'. It then pockets the Staff of Navitus again, probably for safekeeping.

It then gets up, drawing three circles in the sand. This may represent there being three artifacts in total, something that Thor and Pietro already know.

It then draws a crudely drawn face. It looks like a human face, but it has a pair of horns and no hair, suggesting that it's probably not a human. It points to the face as it looks back at Thor and Pietro, as if it's trying to see if they get what it's trying to say.


"Really!?", Tahn says at the thought of learning that technique, suddenly smiling excitedly.

But only for a moment. After which he realizes this and tries to go back to his usual expression.

"I, uh, I mean, that's cool, I guess."

Then he raises an eyebrow.

"What kinda fun do you mean?", he asks.

In the year 202X, all is devastation... Soon, any last shred of hope had by the saintliest optimist shall die and decay.
KiriK The Grey Pilgrim from across time and space Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
The Grey Pilgrim
#348883: Feb 21st 2021 at 4:04:38 PM

"Well, let's see..."

Majima rubs his chin. "Kiryu-chan is known as 'The Legend of Legends' for a good reason. But I've gotten him good before. There's the time I impersonated an officer to exercise some 'police brutality' on him for carrying weapons, the time I ambushed him in a park while wearing a hannya mask, the time I staged a zombie apocalypse and became Zombie Majima!, the time I went bowling with him, the time I caught him looking at a dirty magazine and he had to fight me to stop me from spreading rumors, and the time I joined a boxcar racing circuit just to dethrone him as the racing champion. Loads more, but those are the moments I remember most."

He has a huge shit-eating grin right now.

"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."
AqueousBunnies Since: Jan, 2015 Relationship Status: Having tea with Cthulhu
#348884: Feb 21st 2021 at 4:11:18 PM

Aleifr vs Sarah

"Heh." Since Sarah easily figures out that he's a sitting duck while doing this, he's forced to let go of her. He raises his hand towards the sky, almost like he's inviting the giant blast of lightning striking down at the two of them, annihilating the transmutation circle so he couldn't continue even if he wanted to.

When the thunder stops echoing and the dust settles, Aleifr is still standing in the same position, lightning wreathing his hand in the shape of a large, arrowhead-like blade. A Lightning Cutter.

But far from gaining an edge, he's visibly exhausted. Much of his body is covered in crystals, like he's trapped. Unmoving. There's some Metatron mixed in, but a large chunk is just his power, frozen in place to keep it from growing out of control and consuming his own body like he tried to do to Sarah. Most of what's bare is white, even his hair.

"You've beaten this body. I've used up too much aether - what's left is tipped too far towards Light. Any more and I'd turn into a statue."

But underneath the crystalline refractions, his Stone is still glowing, and he hasn't admitted defeat.

Reality Stone Charge: 42%

Edited by AqueousBunnies on Feb 21st 2021 at 7:13:37 AM

DevilPsyco from The Underworld (pretty deep down in the ground) Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: In another castle
#348885: Feb 21st 2021 at 4:13:19 PM

Tahn stares for a moment, not sure what to think. He then suddenly shows a childish smirk.

"I get it! You like him, don't you", he asks.

In the year 202X, all is devastation... Soon, any last shred of hope had by the saintliest optimist shall die and decay.
KiriK The Grey Pilgrim from across time and space Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
The Grey Pilgrim
#348886: Feb 21st 2021 at 4:14:46 PM

Majima rolls his eye. "Uh, DUH! Anyone I hate is long dead! I like messing with the guy, and nobody who goes up against him except me tends to last long, which makes us the closest thing to archenemies!"

"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."
Bolded1 Fate, guide me from behind you!!!!!!!! Since: Mar, 2015
Fate, guide me
#348887: Feb 21st 2021 at 4:14:58 PM

Sarah herself take a deep breath, a good hint, if anything, that what happened was taxing. Or she just doesn't know what to make of AFO and is a bit shocked. Nevertheless, she seems content about escaping it, and flex free to prevent more injuries. Then, once done, she fly and just kind of pose above Aleifr, with her hands on her hips, her back facing the ocean.

... Ah, yes, I've beaten this body, but you have another, right? It's usually what they say. Besides, with that stone of yours, I'd rather be prudent!

As a result, she actually jump back and focus, using her senses and EM-detection to try to find signs of trickery. However, she keeps her cool while doing so. Come then! If you have one last ace up your sleeve, show it off! Encourages Sarah, smirking in anticipation.

Edited by Bolded1 on Feb 21st 2021 at 1:16:39 PM

Nautolan picture belongs to Bonesmarinated on twitter
DevilPsyco from The Underworld (pretty deep down in the ground) Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: In another castle
#348888: Feb 21st 2021 at 4:19:05 PM

"That's not what I meant and you know it~", he teasingly says with a sing-song voice, arms behind his back as his grin now matches the one Majima had moments before. He then puts his hand next to his mouth and whispers.

"Don't worry, I won't judge. I'll root for you~", he says, his teasing grin now somehow growing even more smug.

In the year 202X, all is devastation... Soon, any last shred of hope had by the saintliest optimist shall die and decay.
KiriK The Grey Pilgrim from across time and space Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
The Grey Pilgrim
#348889: Feb 21st 2021 at 4:24:11 PM

Majima looks momentarily offended, but then realizes what Tahn means and plays along.

"Yeah, if you ever see Kiryu-chan, tell him Majima-san misses him very much~"

"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."
DevilPsyco from The Underworld (pretty deep down in the ground) Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: In another castle
#348890: Feb 21st 2021 at 4:27:35 PM

"I don't know what he looks like, but will do.", Tahn says. He then stops teasing Majima and glances at his phone again, being reminded of that clip.

"Y'know, maybe someday I'll be able to show you what I'm capable of too. ... though it's not exactly as cool-looking and flashy as that."

In the year 202X, all is devastation... Soon, any last shred of hope had by the saintliest optimist shall die and decay.
KiriK The Grey Pilgrim from across time and space Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
The Grey Pilgrim
#348891: Feb 21st 2021 at 4:28:21 PM

"Maybe someday I'll get to see it. In the meantime, may I have my phone back?"

"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."
DevilPsyco from The Underworld (pretty deep down in the ground) Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: In another castle
#348892: Feb 21st 2021 at 4:30:25 PM

"No.", he says with a smirk, then motions to the hand holding it to remind Majima that he's been offering it back to him since he mentioned he'd get out of his cell someday.

In the year 202X, all is devastation... Soon, any last shred of hope had by the saintliest optimist shall die and decay.
IchigoMontoya (Don’t ask) Relationship Status: Not caught up in your love affair
#348893: Feb 21st 2021 at 4:31:37 PM

Thor and Pietro simultaneously breath a long, heavy sigh of relief. After watching the Deliderp sketch the circles as well as the horned head in the sand, they briefly exchange looks before shifting their respective gazes to the eccentric Pokemon.

"So, there's a demon who intends to collect all three of Navitus' artifacts, presumably for malevolent reasons," the god of thunder says, stroking his chin in a thoughtful manner. "Unfortunately for them, I'm going to put an end to their scheme before they can cause irreparable harm."

"Is that... Mara? No, she wanted the Staff taken care of as much as we did," Pietro muses. "Wanda did say that she was the Divine Guardian of Evil, though, so maybe she just wanted the artifacts in her hands to use for whatever she's planning."

Edited by IchigoMontoya on Feb 21st 2021 at 4:34:51 AM

KiriK The Grey Pilgrim from across time and space Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
The Grey Pilgrim
#348894: Feb 21st 2021 at 4:32:06 PM

"... whoops!" Majima takes it.

"Well, is that everything?" He checks his pockets. Phone, wallet, knife - doesn't take it out but he can feel that it's there.

"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."
DevilPsyco from The Underworld (pretty deep down in the ground) Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: In another castle
#348895: Feb 21st 2021 at 4:38:30 PM

The Deliderp... facepalms?

That probably means their guess wasn't correct.

It then draws another crude face. It looks like Thor's face, beard and all. It then draws another face besides it, and it resembles Loki's.

The Deliderp points at the two faces, then at the demon's face, then at the circles, and then turns back to Thor and Pietro, apparently expecting them to be able to guess what it's trying to say based on all that.


"I didn't rob you.", Tahn says, arms on his hips but still smirking, so he's clearly amused by the insinuation.

"Though now I wonder how difficult it'd be to try~"

In the year 202X, all is devastation... Soon, any last shred of hope had by the saintliest optimist shall die and decay.
KiriK The Grey Pilgrim from across time and space Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
The Grey Pilgrim
#348896: Feb 21st 2021 at 4:40:18 PM

Majima shrugs. "Well now ain't the time to try and pick my pocket, unless you want leaving to get a lot harder."

"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."
DevilPsyco from The Underworld (pretty deep down in the ground) Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: In another castle
#348897: Feb 21st 2021 at 4:44:15 PM

"Fair enough. Guess I shouldn't do anything that'll set off robo-boy and his giant cyberjailer.", Tahn smirks, putting his hands in his pockets. He then glances to the side.

"... anyway, uh... I didn't expect this visit, but... I enjoyed it.", he mutters.

In the year 202X, all is devastation... Soon, any last shred of hope had by the saintliest optimist shall die and decay.
KiriK The Grey Pilgrim from across time and space Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
The Grey Pilgrim
#348898: Feb 21st 2021 at 4:45:00 PM

"Okay, Tahn. I won't tell anyone."

Majima giggles mischievously as he turns to leave.

Edited by KiriK on Feb 21st 2021 at 6:45:13 AM

"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."
DevilPsyco from The Underworld (pretty deep down in the ground) Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: In another castle
#348899: Feb 21st 2021 at 4:48:02 PM

"... thanks.", he says, seemingly trusting Majima on his word despite his mischievous giggling.

"And hey, maybe we'll see each other again soon. Maybe even sooner than you think."

Before Majima can potentially inquire any further, Tahn lets himself fall on the ground.

"I'm gonna take a nap. The giant'll let you out probably.", he yawns, his eyes already closed.

In the year 202X, all is devastation... Soon, any last shred of hope had by the saintliest optimist shall die and decay.
KiriK The Grey Pilgrim from across time and space Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
The Grey Pilgrim
#348900: Feb 21st 2021 at 4:48:40 PM

"Yeah, see ya." Majima leaves to go find Botar.

"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."

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