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[schmisse]

[ Weiss doesn't relax completely with the demon gone, but she does do a flourish of her wrist as if waving her Arma Gigas away. It disappears not as instantly as the demon, rather, it dissolves from top to bottom, flecks of light glimmering before completely evaporating into the ether. ]

I see.

[ That honestly would be useful, she thinks. If he has that many demons at his disposal and all... She really will think about it, because she does want all this fighting in Remnant to be over, as well. ]

They don't all look like that, do they?

[belheir]

[As the Arma Gigas disappears, so too does the almost overwhelming scent of her Aura with it, though there's still a faint bit of it that lingers.]

Not all of them. There's about 20 or so different types of Demons, 21 if you count "Bel" demons, but I'm the only one of those around. And even within those categories, there's still probably around 9 different types of them.

[schmisse]

[ She'll hold back on saying that demon was terrifying. ]

Are there ones that look... I don't know. Harmless?

[belheir]

Yeah, plenty of them there's also plenty that look much more human, too.

[ He almost, almost summons another, but thinks better of it. It's probably for the best he not summon too many demons for no reason. ]

[schmisse]

[ Please don't, Kazuya. That was legitimately frightening. ]

Right. And is there a guarantee that these demons won't disobey you?

[belheir]

They can't. Like, they're physically unable to. My word is law, when it comes to demons. The only thing that has more sway on demons than I do is a contract.

[ He's just a powerful little guy! ]

[schmisse]

[ And that's what he's proposing to her.

It is becoming more and more alluring by the second. ]

Okay. I think that's about all I need to know about that.

[belheir]

Well, glad I could help?

[ He has, somehow, no clue the power he's signing over. ]

[schmisse]

[ He volunteered. He deserves to suffer. ]

Was there anything else you wanted to discuss?

[belheir]

Well... nothing we can't probably talk about later?

[ He wants to ask about her scar.... the one on her chest, but that feels a little more personal, maybe. Probably best to wait for another time.]

[schmisse]

You know, when people get to know each other, they usually start with... "Oh, when is your birthday? What's your favourite colour? Do you like to listen to music?"

That kind of stuff.

[ She's salty over nothing at this point. Just let her rant? ]

[belheir]

... You know, so much has happened in my life in such short order, it's hard to remember normal people stuff.

[ Please understand, Weiss. He's been through A Lot. ]

Uh, lets see. My birthday is August 31st, my favourite colour is blue, and honestly if I had my way I would have shown up here with my headphones and MP3 player.

[schmisse]

[ So has she!! That doesn't make him THAT special.

(Okay, it does tbh his stuff's definitely a Lot More. But Weiss doesn't think so.) ]

That's the one item you'd want on you?

[belheir]

[tbf Weiss' bullshit spans her entire life. Kazuya's spans literally two months. His was incredibly condensed and sudden!!!]

Yeah? Why? It's not like I have weapons or anything. I mean, I guess maybe my COMP, but I don't see how that'd be of any use here, since I doubt it'd be able to send any outbound emails, and I can already summon demons without it.

[schmisse]

[ No judgement here, she was just a little surprised. ]

No, I was just asking. I'd want my sword here, if I could bring an item.

... [ She heaves out a sigh. ] I feel a little awkward not having it now.

[belheir]

A sword? I mean, I guess. But I think I'd feel a little weird about having a weapon in a place that's meant for relaxation.

[Not that he isn't technically a weapon himself, but.]

Then again, with all the different people who are wildcards here, who knows what might happen. Maybe you'll get it back somehow?

[schmisse]

I'm in a strange and unknown place. I need it to protect myself.

[ She highly doubts this is just a place for relaxation. It's a casino. Sooo many dangerous things happen in casinos. ]

Maybe. I mean, it could already be here and I just don't know. That's why I want to look around.

[belheir]

[.... Yeah, he's never been in a casino before. Are they dangerous??? They aren't.]

Is it something you used often back home? If it's here, maybe I can find it?

[schmisse]

Yes. I have my Semblance, but having Myrtenaster is also very handy since it contains my Dust.

[ That's a lot of jargon. ]

It's a rapier. Do you know what that looks like?

[belheir]

I know what a rapier is, yeah. But I don't know what dust is? Other than the stuff that collects on shelves if you don't clean them often...

[Hm. If it's something she uses often, then it should carry her scent on it.

If it's here, it shouldn't be too hard to find.]

[schmisse]

Dust is a source of energy. While you are capable of using magic, we use Dust to power our technology and make every day life convenient: Fire, Water, Electricity, Wind, amongst others.

The limitations are endless when Dust is involved, and anything is more powerful when you use it with your Aura.

[ So basically... magic! Dispensable magic, anyway. ]

[belheir]

[... Sounds like a resource from a video game, when she explains it like that.]

So... It's magic, basically. But the kind you need physically? We don't have anything like that where I'm from. And honestly, magic pretty much doesn't exist in any capacity back home, unless you learn it from a demon. And since no one even knew they existed until everything went down back home...

[schmisse]

Magic is just a concept in Remnant. It's not something that is even possible.

[ But it is, and she implies that much. ]

No human is capable of magic— using the elements without the use of Dust or Aura. You'd hear about it in fairy tales, though.

[belheir]

Yeah, magic was something you'd hear about in fairy tales back home too. Nothing that actually existed, unless it was in books or movies or stuff like that.

... It was pretty disorienting, being able to use it for the first time.

[schmisse]

Does it tire you if you use too much?

[ Has he even used a lot of it since he became a demon? Who knows. It's worth asking, anyway. ]