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isleofavalon2020-12-06 08:19 pm
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[open] december catch-all
Who: Nero and you
What: Catch-all for December questing and misc threads
When: First two weeks of December
Where: Rent-A-Ride, in and around the Red Springs
Warnings: Nero's potty mouth, violence, character injury/mentions of injury
I. RENT-A-RIDE STABLES
Nero had taken up a job at the Rent-A-Ride, in the hopes that acquainting himself with horses might give him a better idea of how to interact with his familiar. (That, and some magic-related property destruction meant he had to work somewhere in order to pay off the damages.) Being a stablehand isn't a glamorous job, and tough work, but with everything that happened back home, he's gotten used to picking up less-than-fun jobs to get by. If it pays the bills and helps people, it's enough.
He's taken one of the larger draught horses out to groom it, but the horse is becoming increasingly agitated by his own familiar lurking behind Nero, watching him work. At first he expects his demon companion will get bored and leave, but when it doesn't, he holds onto the reins of the stable horse and looks impatiently over his shoulder.
"Geryon, will you stop staring and get out of here? You're making the horse nervous," Nero grouses. The reptilian horse bumps its scaled muzzle against his arm, and Nero has to tighten his grip on the reins to stop the stable horse shying away in fear. "Listen, I get that you're jealous, but I can't brush you! You don't have hair."
II. FOGUERIA
It wasn't hard to track down the Fogueria, given the scorched earth it left behind, or else the sight of smoke on the horizon. Following it to its source did, however, take longer than it otherwise could have, considering Geryon was still stubbornly refusing to let Nero ride it.
Still, they're able to make it in decent time on foot, and Nero and his questing partners crest a hill and spot a flaming lion prowling across the plains. Sporting a cocky grin, Nero reaches for the hilt of the blade on his back.
"There it is. It's not so different from a demon, so you can stand back and let me handle this one."
III. RED SPRINGS
Although successful, Nero's first real quest hadn't gone quite as smoothly as he'd hoped, so he decides to stay the night at the Red Springs inn. He reserves a room, then heads straight for the springs to relax and use its magical properties to heal off the worst of his injuries.
As he heads into the water, the injuries become obvious to anyone else who might be taking a soak-- he has some minor burns along his arms, and deep claw marks across his chest, which have at least been treated with healing magic but haven't yet healed all the way.
He sinks into the water, right up to his neck, with a wince a quiet, "Dammit," and closes his eyes to try and relax.
What: Catch-all for December questing and misc threads
When: First two weeks of December
Where: Rent-A-Ride, in and around the Red Springs
Warnings: Nero's potty mouth, violence, character injury/mentions of injury
I. RENT-A-RIDE STABLES
Nero had taken up a job at the Rent-A-Ride, in the hopes that acquainting himself with horses might give him a better idea of how to interact with his familiar. (That, and some magic-related property destruction meant he had to work somewhere in order to pay off the damages.) Being a stablehand isn't a glamorous job, and tough work, but with everything that happened back home, he's gotten used to picking up less-than-fun jobs to get by. If it pays the bills and helps people, it's enough.
He's taken one of the larger draught horses out to groom it, but the horse is becoming increasingly agitated by his own familiar lurking behind Nero, watching him work. At first he expects his demon companion will get bored and leave, but when it doesn't, he holds onto the reins of the stable horse and looks impatiently over his shoulder.
"Geryon, will you stop staring and get out of here? You're making the horse nervous," Nero grouses. The reptilian horse bumps its scaled muzzle against his arm, and Nero has to tighten his grip on the reins to stop the stable horse shying away in fear. "Listen, I get that you're jealous, but I can't brush you! You don't have hair."
II. FOGUERIA
It wasn't hard to track down the Fogueria, given the scorched earth it left behind, or else the sight of smoke on the horizon. Following it to its source did, however, take longer than it otherwise could have, considering Geryon was still stubbornly refusing to let Nero ride it.
Still, they're able to make it in decent time on foot, and Nero and his questing partners crest a hill and spot a flaming lion prowling across the plains. Sporting a cocky grin, Nero reaches for the hilt of the blade on his back.
"There it is. It's not so different from a demon, so you can stand back and let me handle this one."
III. RED SPRINGS
Although successful, Nero's first real quest hadn't gone quite as smoothly as he'd hoped, so he decides to stay the night at the Red Springs inn. He reserves a room, then heads straight for the springs to relax and use its magical properties to heal off the worst of his injuries.
As he heads into the water, the injuries become obvious to anyone else who might be taking a soak-- he has some minor burns along his arms, and deep claw marks across his chest, which have at least been treated with healing magic but haven't yet healed all the way.
He sinks into the water, right up to his neck, with a wince a quiet, "Dammit," and closes his eyes to try and relax.
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"Anyway, it's done now. Those dumbass brothers are safe, the human world's safe, and it's back to being a regular old demon hunter for me. All you really need to know is because of the family drama, I'm a lot stronger than before."
He's not saying it to brag; more like it's just a fact. He doesn't want Credo to have to worry about him like he used to.
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It certainly sounds like a lot more than "family drama" happened, but he decides not to push the subject. He also unknowingly agrees that he has accepted enough shocks to his system to last him some time.
"I imagine that you are." Credo doesn't necessarily mean that Nero is stronger in his fighting capabilities -- though, he is certain that is the case, too -- but he believes that he's also become a strong person. The kind of person that is able to carry the weight that others carelessly put on him, and carry it with some sense of dignity.
"Selfish though it may be for me to say... I must thank the Savior for allowing me to see you like this. I'm blessed to know that you turned into such a strong person."
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But with all that serious talk done, there's a slightly mischievous look in his eye that suggests he suddenly has an idea, and he gets to his feet. "By the way... She's not here, but I know Kyrie would want you to have something."
He moves as if to give him whatever it is, and -- surprise! -- pulls him into a hug. Neither of them are really cuddly types, so this is a valid excuse as any, right?
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Credo doesn't finish his question before he is pulled into a hug. He stiffens up almost immediately as he was not expecting such a display of affection. For a moment, he is not sure what he should do.
However, it doesn't take that long before he wraps his arms around Nero. His shoulders drop a little as he loses what tension is in them. He did not think he would have a chance to see him; he did not think that he would have a chance to talk to him. To think that he could hug him tight and know he is all right, yes, he is grateful for this chance as well.
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He doesn't drag out the hug for too long, soon pulling away.
"All right, that's all the sappy stuff I got in me," he gives a sheepish grin. He definitely doesn't still sound emotional, you're just imagining things. "You just got here with the other newbies, right? You need help with anything?"
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He hesitates only for a second before resting his hand on Nero's shoulder. Perhaps, it is a way for him to prove that this is real to him, too. That this is not some hallucination before he actually dies.
No, it can't be. I wouldn't have imagined that Nero was related to the Savior. That sort of shock isn't something that I would want to give myself before passing on.
"Do you know a residence that's free? I left upon seeing the mission to slay the beast, and didn't stop to think of where I should rest afterwards." At least, his single-mindedness when it comes to fulfilling a task is still there?
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"I've got a place with Dante. To be honest... it's kinda small, but it's what we can afford. You wanna crash there?"
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The thought of living with the Son of Sparda is something that he cannot help but feel will be harrowing in its own right. He recalls that the Order did not think they could use Dante due to how the man is as a person. But despite those flaws, the man still saved Nero; he still saved Kyrie; he is someone worth believing in.
Why does it sound like he's giving himself a pep talk even though he already agreed to move in?
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Yeah, Nero doesn't want to shatter whatever remaining illusions Credo might have had about the descendants of Sparda, so he can just figure that one out on his own.
"It'll be like old times. Just with a lot more pizza."
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There is just too much to digest and so he attempts to focus on that parts that he can really give a response to -- like ensuring that Dante and Nero take better care of themselves.
"But yes... it seems like it will be a bit like old times."
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And Nero is used to Kyrie's cooking at home, so maybe now he was eating more junk food than he cared to admit. He clears his throat and quickly changes the subject.
"Anyway, you got magic and a familiar same as the rest of us, right? What'd you get?"
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If he is going to live there, he is going to ensure that there are more homecooking done than just making pizza. He already is sighing as he feels like he is taking on a tremendous task, but still, it is one that needs to be done.
"Yes. I received light and..." He grimaces for a second -- but it isn't because he minds the creature. After all, it is one that was somewhat loyal to the Order and now can be used for good. No, what bothers him is that it'll be something troubling for Nero.
But that was a long time ago for him, wasn't it?
"A Frost." A beat. "I believe you encountered a few before."
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Or can ordinarily control time, anyway. For Avalon, that exists in frozen time, it isn't quite so powerful. "As for magic, I have kinetic, so hopefully I can use it to replace what my arms could do..."
Hopefully. He can't hide how annoyed he is at the setback, especially right after getting stronger so recently, too.
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"It seems like you have gained quite a bit of power, even if you have lost what you once had." The tone that he uses, however, is one where he is telling Nero not to let that go to his head and to think of how to beat his enemies not with strength but through skill.
"You'll have to train hard to learn them both."
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And he doesn't have the handicap of needing to fight with one arm at this point either, so that's something.
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From his own memories, it wasn't that long from when Nero gained his demonic abilities and learning how to properly use them. He wonders if that has anything to do with being related to Sparda. Perhaps, the Savior sent him to Fortuna to save it from itself.
Credo smiles despite himself, finding that narrative to be contrite but also nice to think about.