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makejapangreat ([personal profile] makejapangreat) wrote in [community profile] phantasmalrift2018-05-16 01:44 pm

Who knows what’s right? The lines keep getting thinner

Who: Shido Masayoshi and whatever unfortunate soul decides to approach him (Open)
What: Shido is working himself to the bone via self-inflicted punishment
When: Early May (like 5/1 ~ 5/12 or thereabouts)
Where: Various
Warnings: Lots of badbrain stuff going on with Shido rn, including self-deprecation, possible thoughts of suicide


[Library]
[Off in the corner sits a man, pouring over a manner of books. The more the days go by, the more that energy and health is sapped from him. The bags under his eyes have been persistent since day one of arriving here, but the noticeable changes are that he does seem to be losing some weight, and perhaps becoming a bit pallid... Yet a fire burns behind his eyes as he reads at the library like clockwork, occasionally extending a hand, fingers tensing, trying to press themselves down on some invisible object. Very occasionally, if one just happens to be around at the right time of day, they might hear a singular "pop" of air in his direction. It's also possible, at times, to find him completely slumped over on the table he's at, asleep, often grunting and twitching in his sleep— it's clearly not very restful...

On a brighter now, later on in the week you might see a henohenomoheji drawn on the back of Shido's head? He doesn't seem to be aware of this...]


[Library - 5/7 (Closed to Izunia)]
[There's more than just a pop today. Today? There's an outright crackle and snap of electricity.

Followed by an agonized yell and the clatter of a chair.

Shido lays on the floor, breathing heavily, one arm desperately clutching at the other that spasms from the surge of electricity that had torn through it. And then something peculiar happens.

Shido laughs. An unsteady sort of laugh, but nevertheless.

Maybe he electrocuted himself so badly he fried his brain...]


[Outside]
[If you get extra lucky, you might catch Shido outside. Particularly, the spot he chooses to go is north, to the top of the Skyclimb Cliffs, where he looks out to the ocean. It seems, well... somewhat of a precarious place for someone to be, really. He seems to be awfully close to the edge at times, no sign of fear or wariness in his body. You might catch him looking down, as if considering something, but for the most part? His gaze remains on the endless blue.

And then, after about thirty minutes of this, he'll quietly turn and head back.]
superstylishsquid: (Can we not talk about it?)

[personal profile] superstylishsquid 2018-05-26 09:32 am (UTC)(link)
This goes back two thousand years, when anyone could travel between Hell and Earth if they knew where to go and how to open the gate. An incredibly powerful and heartless demon named Mundus had taken over the underworld, and declared war on humanity. Back in the day, humans had their witches and sorcerers, but they were no match for inherently magical beings from the kind of world that pushes its inhabitants to be strong just to survive. It seemed inevitable that humanity would be wiped out.

Leading some of the most ferocious and effective charges was Sparda, Mundus' most trusted general...and his most powerful. He was ruthless, loyal, and unstoppable...until one day, for some reason, he developed a sense of empathy toward humankind. Nobody's sure exactly what motivated him to change, but he turned against Mundus and beat back the same army he used to lead. He sealed Mundus away and separated the human and demon worlds, so that others with the same ideas as Mundus couldn't keep terrorizing humans.

Back when he was a demon general, Sparda was the most feared villain known to mankind...but now, his legacy is one of justice and compassion, of realizing what he was fighting for was wrong, and turning around to protect the same people he used to threaten. These days, he's one of the greatest heroes in recorded history.
superstylishsquid: (Would you look at that.)

[personal profile] superstylishsquid 2018-05-27 08:59 pm (UTC)(link)
It's really something else, that's for sure. I never would've expected a demon to become so widely admired by humans, but he did it.

[There's a definite note of respect in his voice, and...maybe a hint of envy.]

So, seeing things a bit differently after hearing all that?
superstylishsquid: (I don't know what to make of it.)

[personal profile] superstylishsquid 2018-05-29 11:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Well...I can't help you with that. But, if it were me? I'd think the way to make up for it is to find ways to atone, do good to counter the evil from your past. Consider it an extreme form of community service.

And in order to do that, you need to be in good shape. When was the last time you slept in a bed, or ate a full meal?
superstylishsquid: (Oh yeah...)

[personal profile] superstylishsquid 2018-05-30 04:46 am (UTC)(link)
...Are you going to put the book down and follow me to the kitchen, or am I going to have to pick you up and carry you there?
superstylishsquid: (Would you look at that.)

[personal profile] superstylishsquid 2018-06-01 06:56 am (UTC)(link)
[He's getting up too and taking a glance over at the shell.]

How do you feel about turtle soup?
superstylishsquid: (Would you look at that.)

[personal profile] superstylishsquid 2018-06-04 12:13 am (UTC)(link)
Well, turtle's not all we have. I'm not picky, so go ahead and lemme know what your preference is and I can whip something up.