And I guess not more so than anyone else? I don't use any special products, or anything, and no special body sprays or colognes.... But I guess I also don't really have to anymore. I'm stuck looking like I do now for probably eternity.
They're the last things I have that prove I was human at some point. It kind of feels wrong to get rid of them, like if I did, then I might forget, or something.
[He doubts he could, at least in the now, but what about in a hundred years? A thousand? When his mind will probably start to go, considering what he is? There's no way he can stay as he is, at least mentally, for time eternal.]
[ That certainly earns some respect. While Weiss can't relate to not being human, she can relate about... being human! ]
I think I understand. You've seen mine.
[ She has her own scars, after all. While she doesn't know how he truly feels about his own scars beyond what he's said, the ones on her body are reminders of who she was and who she's become. They're worth keeping. ]
Do you think you'd lose that part of you? I mean, I'm sure... you still have a part of you that's human, right?
[ She highly doubts you can throw that away so easily. ]
Ah, yeah. I am, thankfully. But I wouldn't say humans are the only ones capable of feeling emotions to begin with. Some demons have... A lot of them, honestly.
[He's thinking about you, Black Frost.
Though that might have mostly been Midori's influence.]
And some keep those emotions far more hidden. Pretty much demons and humans are the same, like that.
That's sort of right. While most demons do enjoy destruction, chaos, and causing humans fear and anger so they can consume their souls, there's actually demons out there who make it their mission to protect humans, who don't even want or need to consume souls or cause destruction.
[He'll keep brushing, but his eyes look elsewhere for the moment.]
They're pretty rare, though. They're called Genma, and before they became demons, they were gods or heros that specifically protected humans from evil demons.
[ Is this an interview? Is this part of the contract decision-making process? Who knows. He did say he wanted to get to know her, so she's also trying to get to know him, too. ]
[He... kind of gets that, at least. And he's trying to sort through some pretty complex feelings all at the same time, because this place is kind of the first moment he's really had to sit and actually think about everything that's happened. That's happened to him.]
It's a really old word, but it just means "King". Which is kind of appropriate since my full title is the King of Bel, or King of Kings. There used to be other "Bel" demons, before I was forced to consume them.
[Here he doesn't hide making a face, because it'd been such a weird, strange sensation. Uncomfortable and yet strangely welcome at the same time.]
No, I mean... what kind of demon are you? You don't seem like the kind of person who enjoys destruction, but you're also pretty threatening on your own. And yet, here we are, having a civil conversation.
[ But that is new information, sort of. He did say he was the King of Demons, but learning more about the terminology helps.
This is a word yet traversed, and who knows if she ever would. Learning new things is rather pleasant, though, even though she never expected to hear about these sorts of things before. Her world just keeps getting bigger and bigger. ]
I'm the kind of demon who killed God so that my friends and humanity at large wouldn't have to worry about facing one of His trials and suffer for it ever again. To make sure that demons can't hurt people as they please, and keep them strictly back in the Demon realm so that no one has to worry.
[So, no. He isn't really destructive, as a general rule of thumb.]
What about me is threatening?
[He's curious, and he inclines his head just slightly. She thinks he's threatening... Well, honestly, other than that bite, he's been trying to be on his best behaviour.]
[ It's something to be a King of Demons, but to kill a god? Wait- he just said "God". Do they only have one god where he's from, then? That raises a brow, and it's something she notes in her memory to ask about. ]
Gods are stupid, anyway. They think they're so high and mighty, that they can judge humanity, when all they're doing is toying with life and the people.
[ Okay, so she has a lot of salt about this. It's a touchy subject! It even gets her to roll her eyes in annoyance just thinking about it. The gods from her world are. . . problematic, and she can only summarise her feelings towards them by calling them stupid.
When he asks what makes him threatening, she shakes her head and shrugs her shoulders. She tries not to move too much, but that might just interrupt his hairbrushing. ]
Your abilities seem powerful, and you consume souls. I know I'm not scared of that other demon you mentioned, and I'm certainly not scared of you, but I can at least acknowledge that you are a threat to others.
Glad you agree with me about the whole "gods" thing.
[No, really. He sounds incredibly relieved when he says that, because he's used to getting the opposite sort of reaction. Demons are, after all, demons. And angels and gods are, generally, seen as good and right.
He pauses his brushing just long enough for her to move, before he continues. Interrupted? Only a little. Nothing he can't make up for.]
That's a good reason, I guess. [He nods, mostly to himself. He can understand that, that while maybe not being afraid of something, you can still understand that it's a threat. Or has the potential to be one, anyway.]
And... Honestly, I haven't consumed any souls. And I'd like to very much keep it that way, because the thought of doing that kinda...
I could get away with consuming someone's magnetite instead, but I'd still have to inflict some kind of damage on them either way.
[And magnetite, while alluring on it's own, definitely pales in comparison to the thought of a soul. Eugh. Demon thoughts aren't really good, honestly.]
And I'd probably have to find more people to take it from in general. And more frequently.
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[Just so she's sure.]
And I guess not more so than anyone else? I don't use any special products, or anything, and no special body sprays or colognes.... But I guess I also don't really have to anymore. I'm stuck looking like I do now for probably eternity.
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[ It's not about him using special products or anything, but him being stuck looking like that. That's... interesting? Sort of. ]
If you have healing magic, can't you heal those scars of yours? I mean, if you didn't want to keep them, anyway.
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[Hm. How to explain...?]
They're the last things I have that prove I was human at some point. It kind of feels wrong to get rid of them, like if I did, then I might forget, or something.
[He doubts he could, at least in the now, but what about in a hundred years? A thousand? When his mind will probably start to go, considering what he is? There's no way he can stay as he is, at least mentally, for time eternal.]
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I think I understand. You've seen mine.
[ She has her own scars, after all. While she doesn't know how he truly feels about his own scars beyond what he's said, the ones on her body are reminders of who she was and who she's become. They're worth keeping. ]
Do you think you'd lose that part of you? I mean, I'm sure... you still have a part of you that's human, right?
[ She highly doubts you can throw that away so easily. ]
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I shouldn't have anything human left of me. If I did, I would have died, since humans can't survive in the demon realm.
[He says, with a slow shake of his head, continuing to brush her hair.]
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[ Because it sounds like it to her? Who knows what demons really are like, though. If they're capable of compassion and empathy, all that stuff. ]
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[He's thinking about you, Black Frost.
Though that might have mostly been Midori's influence.]
And some keep those emotions far more hidden. Pretty much demons and humans are the same, like that.
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Huh, who would have thought? I would have imagined demons just wanted to eat souls and destroy things.
[ It certainly seems that way in fiction. ]
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[He'll keep brushing, but his eyes look elsewhere for the moment.]
They're pretty rare, though. They're called Genma, and before they became demons, they were gods or heros that specifically protected humans from evil demons.
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[ Is this an interview? Is this part of the contract decision-making process? Who knows. He did say he wanted to get to know her, so she's also trying to get to know him, too. ]
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[He... kind of gets that, at least. And he's trying to sort through some pretty complex feelings all at the same time, because this place is kind of the first moment he's really had to sit and actually think about everything that's happened. That's happened to him.]
It's a really old word, but it just means "King". Which is kind of appropriate since my full title is the King of Bel, or King of Kings. There used to be other "Bel" demons, before I was forced to consume them.
[Here he doesn't hide making a face, because it'd been such a weird, strange sensation. Uncomfortable and yet strangely welcome at the same time.]
They still sort of exist, as a part of me.
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[ But that is new information, sort of. He did say he was the King of Demons, but learning more about the terminology helps.
This is a word yet traversed, and who knows if she ever would. Learning new things is rather pleasant, though, even though she never expected to hear about these sorts of things before. Her world just keeps getting bigger and bigger. ]
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[So, no. He isn't really destructive, as a general rule of thumb.]
What about me is threatening?
[He's curious, and he inclines his head just slightly. She thinks he's threatening... Well, honestly, other than that bite, he's been trying to be on his best behaviour.]
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Gods are stupid, anyway. They think they're so high and mighty, that they can judge humanity, when all they're doing is toying with life and the people.
[ Okay, so she has a lot of salt about this. It's a touchy subject! It even gets her to roll her eyes in annoyance just thinking about it. The gods from her world are. . . problematic, and she can only summarise her feelings towards them by calling them stupid.
When he asks what makes him threatening, she shakes her head and shrugs her shoulders. She tries not to move too much, but that might just interrupt his hairbrushing. ]
Your abilities seem powerful, and you consume souls. I know I'm not scared of that other demon you mentioned, and I'm certainly not scared of you, but I can at least acknowledge that you are a threat to others.
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[No, really. He sounds incredibly relieved when he says that, because he's used to getting the opposite sort of reaction. Demons are, after all, demons. And angels and gods are, generally, seen as good and right.
He pauses his brushing just long enough for her to move, before he continues. Interrupted? Only a little. Nothing he can't make up for.]
That's a good reason, I guess. [He nods, mostly to himself. He can understand that, that while maybe not being afraid of something, you can still understand that it's a threat. Or has the potential to be one, anyway.]
And... Honestly, I haven't consumed any souls. And I'd like to very much keep it that way, because the thought of doing that kinda...
[Well. He shivers a little. Brr.]
It seems unpleasant.
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Though they do seem to be talking about different kinds of gods. That's fine— they'll talk about it later. ]
Unpleasant, but you want to guarantee that you'll have a source for it, anyway?
[ Kazuya. Kazuya. Kazuya. She's glaring at you through the mirror. ]
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[Don't give him that look!]
I could get away with consuming someone's magnetite instead, but I'd still have to inflict some kind of damage on them either way.
[And magnetite, while alluring on it's own, definitely pales in comparison to the thought of a soul. Eugh. Demon thoughts aren't really good, honestly.]
And I'd probably have to find more people to take it from in general. And more frequently.
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[ Somehow? She takes offence in that.
She wants to be wanted and a priority. 🥺 ]
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[It'd be sooo obnoxious to round up people and consume their magnetite when he could just go straight to Weiss for a High Class Quality Fancy Meal.]
Like comparing fast food to a high-class diner at a fancy restaurant. And yes, I am using a food analogy because that's what it is.
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It's why she slaps her forehead with her palm, deflating in her seat and resting her head on the dresser as she sulks. ]
I can't believe I'm actually considering this.
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And pat her back. There, there.]
It's a mutually beneficial relationship, at least?
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[ Let her just die here tbh ]
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[What do you WANT from him????]
How about the fact you'll get incredibly strong and powerful magic?
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If I could bring you with me to Remnant to help us, then sure. That would make me feel better.
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[GENUINE QUESTION TBH.]
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