Nine-Nine Heart - Run 1

[idolpro]

[It's time for a new an exciting place, right? A land of adventure and fun and excitement!

Wait? Then why does this look like Tokyo-F. Like a Tokyo-F that has seen better days.

A dark purple haze has settled over the city, thick and suffocating, oppressive and heavy. The sky above is filled with yawning teeth and blinking eyes stare back at you. Buildings lie in tatters and their remains litter the landscape.

A few proud buildings still stand tall! The most prominent one among them - THE GAME TOWER. Though it is sporting more of an evil villain castle vibe than you remember. And it certainly used to be taller and not leaking out that purple smoke filling the air. Nonetheless it stands as a beacon in the city, the focal point in the ruin around you.

A voice echos in your head. "Find the Dark Master."

GAME START!]

Comments

[rollwithdisadvantage]

These demon princes really do give us all a bad name.

[rollplayinghouse]

You're trying pretty hard to give yourself a bad name.

[rollwithdisadvantage]

None of you have come at with me pitch forks yet.

[rollplayinghouse]

Is that what you're into?

[rollwithdisadvantage]

Don't bat those eyelashes at me. But that probably is his fancy.

[rollplayinghouse]

I didn't take him for that type.

[rollwithdisadvantage]

Looks like you still have a lot to learn.

[rollplayinghouse]

Well, this has all been very informative.

[rollwithdisadvantage]

Then I look forward what you decide to do with this knowledge. All of you, actually.

[rollplayinghouse]

Were you getting lonely in here?

[rollwithdisadvantage]

I believe the term you would use would be 'fussy' not lonely.

[rollplayinghouse]

I used lonely. I thought you were eternally patient, or whatever.

[rollwithdisadvantage]

You are good at twisting words back. Then I'll speak plainly. No, I am not lonely.

[rollplayinghouse]

Would you know being lonely if you felt it?

[rollwithdisadvantage]

Of course. What do you take me for?

[rollplayinghouse]

Someone who hasn't had many friends in his life?

[rollwithdisadvantage]

Well, well, when everyone you know is scheming for the top it does put alliances in a different perspective. Friends are a luxury. Though most of the others were too flashy for my taste. There is a reason why my domain is the Shadows.

[rollplayinghouse]

That's a yes, then.

[rollwithdisadvantage]

Yes, it's a yes. How are having friends working out for you?

[rollplayinghouse]

It has its ups and downs. But pretty well, overall.

[rollwithdisadvantage]

You give yourself weaknesses by having them. They will betray you in the end.

[rollplayinghouse]

...You know, someone asked me if I thought caring about people was a weakness, the other day. Obviously, as an assassin, I know it can be. I've assassinated people's 'weaknesses.'

But I think it's more of a weakness to avoid good things just because you're scared of that.

[rollwithdisadvantage]

Really? Who was this person that asked you so I can shake their hand?

Scared? Hardly. Prioritizing. Giving up something that might be fleetingly enjoyable for more long term stability.

[rollplayinghouse]

Mars.

What exactly are you envisioning as your long-term stable situation?

[rollwithdisadvantage]

A life not bound to the existence of any of you.
That's for sure.