Heart Game: Intensity (Turn 3)

[idolpro]

In the beginning, there is nothing but darkness and silence. A sleep that gives no rest but one out of necessity in order to keep functioning. Behind closed eyelids, the numbers of a clock tick down - one painstaking second at a time.

TIME UNTIL REBOOT:


And then you wake up.

As you shift to a standing position, you feel something sharp and pointed press against your side. Digging into the nearest pocket, you will find two small puzzle pieces. And from their odd shape, it looks like they would fit into a 3D spherical puzzle. Odd. You've never seen them before, but you do get a sense that these are a currency of some sort. Spend them wisely!

Game start.

Comments

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

Hope? That's more Mokuba's domain.

But yes. Everything went according to plan and schedule. Honestly, I was surprised you took my offer over Mokuba's.

[we_meet_again]

[Mokuba's here? Wait, of course he is. Stupid question.

If graduations are still happening and Intensity is the hell side, then Mokuba must be—]

...Well. If all my important people are still in Hell, what do I have to return to?

I think you understand how that feels more than most.

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

Precisely.

But you're wasted languishing away in that production. Let the new blood sort it out for the ratings.

[ A sharp snap of his fingers and a holographic screen appears in the air before you - a sleek silver stylus hovering in mid-air right next to it.

Ah.

It's your wish. In the form of a binding contract. Because of course it would be.

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Parties and Assignment. This agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of the xx day of the month of xxx, 20xx (the "Effective Date") by and between ___Intensity___ (henceforth referred to as "The King of Hell") and ___Shen___ (henceforth referred to as the "demon minion"). The contract is in regards to professional freelance services to be performed on/for the following project(s):

Investigation of defectors and betrayers

Providing counsel for delicate negotiation matters

Deciding the cafeteria menu every Tuesday

In consideration of the mutual covenants made herein, the parties agree as follows:

Compensation.
The "demon minion" will be granted the ability of Insight, which will allow them to (1) intrinsically recall the layout of the dominion of Hell and (2) determine when a person is lying. The map of the dominion is to be downloaded into the "demon minion" brain upon signing of contract.

Termination. Any betrayal, perceived or otherwise, of the "demon minion" against the "King of Hell" will result in one hearing on behalf of the "demon minion." Should the hearing be failed, all powers and identity will be stripped of the "demon minion" immediately and s/he/they shall become one of Damned until their recycle date to be re-placed within the Production.

______________________________________________________
(Sign here)

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There's a place for your signature down at the bottom. ]

You can decide your wish later.

[we_meet_again]

[He legit does a double-take when he sees the name "Shen" on there. How did this happen. That's really spooky.

But he beams a little, when Intensity says he can decide a wish later.]

Ah, really? Thanks. I want to make sure it's a good one.

[he looks at the contract carefully]

...Is the production still running?

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

With renovations, but yes. It is still running.

Now volunteer based.

[ If desperate people count as volunteers anyway ]

[we_meet_again]

Voluntary is a nice change of pace.

[After thinking about it for a few moments more, he signs the contract]

You know this isn't necessary, right?

I'd help you out just because you asked me to, no paperwork necessary.

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

I didn't get this far by not dotting my t's and crossing my i's.

Everything has it's purpose.

[we_meet_again]

Fair enough.

What's it like being King of Hell?

[This is important:]

Are you happy?

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

[ What's happiness? Can you eat it? ]

Of course.

[ That pings as a LIE even without your new powers ]

[we_meet_again]

[hm]

I see.

What are you going to do now, now that you can do whatever you want?

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

[ Just laughs out loud at that ]

Whatever I want. Cobalt. Not even God can do whatever he want.

There are rules to everything.

[we_meet_again]

Intensity.

You made a machine to travel between dimensions so you could duel your rival at a card game.

You started off some amnesiac shmuck in a reality TV show and became the King of Hell.

Are you seriously trying to tell me that there's something you can't do once you put your mind to it?

What is it that you want?

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

I want to make sure that every last person who tries to overthrow or otherwise betray me is crushed under my heel before they even have the chance to think it.

[we_meet_again]

That should be no problem, then.

You already got this far; I have complete confidence in you.

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

Good. Then have a "chat" with the receptionist outside. He can send you on your way.

[we_meet_again]

Yeah! I've got a wish to think about.

Catch you on the flip side.

[one last bright smile and he heads to the reception area.]

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

[ Like it would be anyone else ]