Heart Game: Intensity (Turn 4)

[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

[firstworldproblem]

Curious I am to see how far the powers of you and yours stretch. Thus allow me to be so bold.

To save ourselves from certain calamity, a will we gave to the star, Zodiark. To achieve such an act half of the lives of my people, freely sacrificed, were given. Ever has His Grace averted the end of days. Though there would be naysayers that disagreed with him. Did not understand. And thus they summoned a primal of their own, shattering Zodiark and our very star into a source and thirteen reflections.

Thus my wish is return the star and my people to the peace and prosperity in which it once flourished with Lord Zodiark as is caretaker, hail and whole. To finish what my brethren have started and completed the Rejoining. Merge the ten plus three shards back to the source so that His Grace, Zodiark, may be reborn, and the star once again made whole. And with it all the lives lost, all those who willingly sacrificed themselves be returned to us as well.

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

So you ask for the restoration of your world and your god. Interesting.

If I grant you this power, will you still report to me? Dotted line - if you're worried about the red tape. I wouldn't want to upset Zodiark.

[firstworldproblem]

Primal, extension of our will. Not a god.

Would I to the best of my ability for I could never repay such a debt. Ah, but there is one factor I should mention. Those who summon a primal have the energies of their creation, their summoning merge with their own forcibly aligning the two. 'Tis a state know as being Tempered. So it would be impossible to put your desires ahead of Lord Zodiark's even if I wished it.

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

. . .

Are you summoning something just so you can be subservient to it?

[ THE FUCK, MAN? ]

[firstworldproblem]

Our star would have perished had we not summoned Zodiark, had we not rewritten the laws of our star anew. Simply wishing the star back without His Grace would invite the tragedy to happen again.

And He is our wish, our will made manifest. And it would be a price I'd pay again if given then choice.

Is the Tempering going to be a problem? For I am not certain what I give in return for this wish to be granted. What price am I expected to pay for graduation.

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

Arrange a meeting with me and this Zodiark once they have been summoned to this plane of existence, and we'll consider it a wish granted.

Provided you sign your contract, of course.

[firstworldproblem]

If that is your desire.

[He nods.]

Of course.

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

[ 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 ___Alexander___ (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):

Senior Member of the Planning and Zoning Committee

Assistance in various morally grey (and strictly confidential) activities

Organizing demon-bonding bowling nights on Wednesdays

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

Compensation.
The "demon minion" will be granted the ability of Creation, which will allow them to (1) bend the laws of Matter to create something from whence nothing was before and (2) merge two non-living objects into one. Think Gadgeteer on steroids.

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. ]

So do you find these terms agreeable?

[[ Mechanic: Aligning with the King of Hell will cost one (1) puzzle piece. ]]

[firstworldproblem]

[Uh. What the hell is bowling?!!!!! Tries to keep a straight face at that. He'll figure that out later. Not problem now.

He writes two things:
- The first is he scratches out the word 'Alexander' and pauses for a moment before replacing it with 'Emet-Selch'. He almost puts Hades.
- His signature is the symbol of his office

Also have a puzzle piece, sir. Actually screw that. Have both.]

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

[ FUCK YEAH! Two puzzle pieces!

And he offers a hand to shake. ]

Welcome to Hell, Emet Selch.

[firstworldproblem]

[Shakes his hand.]

Truly a pleasure.

[Can he go home now? Because that would be really great. And he's waited like a thousand thousand lifetimes to go home.]

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

My secretary will see you out then.

[ And he points to the door. ]

Let him know when we should expect a call from this Zodiark.

[firstworldproblem]

[He doesn't see a secretary, but he will let himself out.]

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

[[ Well. Isn't this awkward?

Proceed to here ]]