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.
No, but demons can cross realms when summoned, and I'm a demon. So if you held my contract, theoretically, you should be able to summon me no matter where I am?
[ She slowly sits up, a hand on her cheek as she rests her elbow on the dresser. ]
I'm able to summon Grimm even in another world, but only because they've become a part of me now. I suppose that might work differently with you, since you aren't Grimm.
I'm not really sure what a Grimm is, but demons are bound by extremely powerful to their summoners through the contract. In which case, if we did make one, you'd technically be my summoner, even though you haven't summoned me from the demon realm.
Grimm are, I suppose you could say, monsters. They're soulless creatures whose only instinct is to destroy.
[ She turns to face him, crossing her legs once more. A Glyph appears next to him on the floor, a white one that glows a light blue. Kazuya might even feel and smell it— her Aura.
From the Glyph surfaces a suit of armour that gets as tall as the door. She can make it bigger, sure, but there's no point. It kneels before Weiss once it's been summoned, the sound of metal and steel clanking present when it moves. ]
This isn't how all Grimm look; there are various types. And they certainly don't look like this when you actually face a living one. They're usually black, with a mask on and everything.
[ Considering how her soul practically radiates from this creature, it's not as "soulless" anymore as she describes Grimm to be. ]
I'm able to summon Grimm that I've defeated in the past. And in Remnant, it's only people from my family who are capable of doing so.
[Yeah, he can both feel it and smell it. So much so that he leans back a little physically as the creature is summoned. It sort of... Reminds him of a demon, how she describes it. At least the lesser ones.
He'll close the distance between him and the kneeling creature, and... Put his hand on it, testing, feeling it out.]
The Grimm sound an awful lot like demons. At least low ranking ones. Maybe not colour-wise, but the whole instinct to destroy sort of thing.
[And it sounds, sort of, like she can use something like a compendium to store them. How strange.]
That's a pretty neat ability, honestly. And I assume incredibly helpful where you're from.
[And in return, Kazuya will snap his fingers, calling forth a large creature of his own, which appears in a small burst of lightning and black smoke.
Unlike the armour, it's clear that this creature is very much alive, and very hungry, if the way it eyes both Weiss and her suit of armour is any indication. However, all it does is lower it's head in clear deference to Kazuya, voice a low, ominous growl as it speaks.]
[ Weiss is more alert now, even standing up, almost prepared to fight if she has to. She just said earlier that she's not afraid of him, but that's not him, is it? She doesn't have a weapon or anything, so all she has to defend her is her Arma Gigas.
It's unsettling. It's creepy. The hairs on her arms have stood already, but she's giving a piece of her trust to Kazuya here to make sure that this demon won't harm her.
The Grimm that's under her command does stand though. It positions its sword downward as if to call attention—hey, you try something, and I won't have it. The tip of its large blade hitting the carpeted floor with a loud and heavy thud.
She does not say anything, waiting for Kazuya to be the one to say something first to try and get rid of the tension in the room. ]
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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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[ She's not really sure how world hopping works, you know!! ]
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[ She slowly sits up, a hand on her cheek as she rests her elbow on the dresser. ]
I'm able to summon Grimm even in another world, but only because they've become a part of me now. I suppose that might work differently with you, since you aren't Grimm.
And you have your own rules, I'm assuming.
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[At least, he's pretty sure how that works.]
I'm not really sure what a Grimm is, but demons are bound by extremely powerful to their summoners through the contract. In which case, if we did make one, you'd technically be my summoner, even though you haven't summoned me from the demon realm.
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[ She turns to face him, crossing her legs once more. A Glyph appears next to him on the floor, a white one that glows a light blue. Kazuya might even feel and smell it— her Aura.
From the Glyph surfaces a suit of armour that gets as tall as the door. She can make it bigger, sure, but there's no point. It kneels before Weiss once it's been summoned, the sound of metal and steel clanking present when it moves. ]
This isn't how all Grimm look; there are various types. And they certainly don't look like this when you actually face a living one. They're usually black, with a mask on and everything.
[ Considering how her soul practically radiates from this creature, it's not as "soulless" anymore as she describes Grimm to be. ]
I'm able to summon Grimm that I've defeated in the past. And in Remnant, it's only people from my family who are capable of doing so.
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He'll close the distance between him and the kneeling creature, and... Put his hand on it, testing, feeling it out.]
The Grimm sound an awful lot like demons. At least low ranking ones. Maybe not colour-wise, but the whole instinct to destroy sort of thing.
[And it sounds, sort of, like she can use something like a compendium to store them. How strange.]
That's a pretty neat ability, honestly. And I assume incredibly helpful where you're from.
[And in return, Kazuya will snap his fingers, calling forth a large creature of his own, which appears in a small burst of lightning and black smoke.
Unlike the armour, it's clear that this creature is very much alive, and very hungry, if the way it eyes both Weiss and her suit of armour is any indication. However, all it does is lower it's head in clear deference to Kazuya, voice a low, ominous growl as it speaks.]
My Liege.
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It's unsettling. It's creepy. The hairs on her arms have stood already, but she's giving a piece of her trust to Kazuya here to make sure that this demon won't harm her.
The Grimm that's under her command does stand though. It positions its sword downward as if to call attention—hey, you try something, and I won't have it. The tip of its large blade hitting the carpeted floor with a loud and heavy thud.
She does not say anything, waiting for Kazuya to be the one to say something first to try and get rid of the tension in the room. ]
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