realmofstories | first spark ✖ act ii scene 6 + sub quests

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first spark ✖ act ii scene 6 + sub quests

Characters: Shizuo Heiwajima | Frankenstein's monster; Kazuma Asougi (Disciple) | Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde; anyone
Campaign: Hollow Christmas Carol (Act II)
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Summary: For the most part he's just milling around the festival, being delivering a few presents, and trying to help keep the kids off the tree. But he's also been set as Ebegeeser for the proposal scene, so. That's gonna be interesting.

[When Shizuo wakes up to find himself in a completely different out and learns he's to play as Ebegeeser for a scene involving a marriage proposal, he can only stare at the text and then just. Slowly close the journal. And wonder if there is some mistake. For one, he definitely cannot act. That's his brother. For two, a proposal scene?? And it's apparently with the Disciple... This has to be some messed up joke. How is he supposed to even do this?? He barely knows anything about the character or the story, just that Ebegeeser is some guy out to steal some other guy's girl, and neither guy really seemed all that great??

Well. He has to wait until after the party, and he's just. Going to avoid the Disciple because this is already boat loads of awkward and he needs to mentally prepare himself. So time to busy himself and see what he else can do to help (and hopefully be far less embarrassing).]

I ✖ The Gift of Giving
[It seems to be the Christmas holiday and Shizuo is familiar with the concept of playing Santa. Not that he's ever done it himself, but the idea of giving presents to others makes sense. And if doing so will help keep the place safe, then he's all in. He's going to grab a few from under the tree and make his way outside. It's strange how weird everything looks... There's more color, but now he feels as if he's in some old colored movie instead of real life.

Anyway, off to make his first present delivery! —And he's soon going to realize he probably should have brought a bag to hold these in, especially when one "family" starts reaching for the remaining gifts.]

Hey, it's only one per person. The rest have to go to other families, too, you know.

[But oh man, this blot child is a whiny bugger and is about to throw a tantrum. Shizuo has patience, but... Not this much. He's doing his best to keep it in, but when he just tries to ignore it and turn away, and the blot child latches onto his leg? Sparks are literally starting to fly as he grinds his teeth.]

Get off, begging ain't gonna get you anything! [MIGHT BE SHAKING HIS LEG A BIT. Someone should probably help and step in here...

If he's not having issues with the families, he will also be found punching a few of those Erasers, particularly any that are encroaching on either the families or the manor. And by punching them, it's more like he punches them and they're sent flying high into the sky or out somewhere deep the woods. Hopefully one doesn't fly out towards anyone for collateral damage.]

II ✖ Protect the Tree
[Inside, Shizuo just kind of sticks to the side, keeping out of everyone's way. It's not that he's not enjoying the party, but he's just not exactly the sociable type. Just being part of the fun is enough for him, and hey, this punch is pretty good!

But of course, it would seem that he's going to be dealing with a lot of bratty children during this time. When he hears something crash and break, he turns to see those gremlins ripping off the decorations and smashing them. What the hell, fake children or not, don't they have any manners??]

Hey! [He's quick to get there and just lifts the children high up from the back of their shirts.] Don't break things that don't belong to you!

[And now there's more of them?? Oh hell man. Even though they're not real, he's not about to punch a kid (although it's tempting to grab them all and dump them in a room). So instead he chooses what he thinks is the best option. He sets the kids down away from the tree, and.

Just picks up the tree and hoists above his shoulder.

DOES THIS COUNT AS THE TREE FALLING—well things will still flicker a bit around them. He'll put it back down, but those kids have to get away. And...not suddenly crowd around him and try to climb him OH GOD WHAT THE HELL THIS—]

III ✖ Scene 6: A Strange Proposal [Closed to Disciple]
[When the time does arrive, he just sighs, reaches into his vest pocket where he had found the ring before, and looks around before making his way through the main room. Now where is the other guy... Is he going to have to search outside?

WAIT HE'S GOT IT. Just going to scribble something into the journal directed to the Disciple.]

Hey. It's Shizuo. You ready to do this scene thing?

IV ✖ Wildcard
[Shizuo is pretty much a wallflower, so feel free to pull him out to be more festive in the party or join him for some idle chatter. Can hit me up on Discord or

laenavesse for any additional plotting o/]

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[Remember the rug? Asougi already does enough damage to knock him off balance, the bunched up rug is the nail that trips him up to send him crashing down. But Shizuo will keep his grip on Asougi's arm to bring him down with him.]

[He doesn't seem to mind being sent down with him, in fact he's laughing hysterically.] Finally! Someone who doesn't die after one hit! [He moves to stand, grabbing Shizuo by the hair and pressing his forehead against his.] Why don't we take this outside! [He gives him a good hard kick in the stomach. If Shizuo is still holding on tight to him, he'll gladly go out with him.]

[What the hell is this freak. He's met disturbing people, but this guy is hitting high in the charts. The kick to the stomach doesn't necessarily hurt, and to Asougi it might have felt he kicked a hard pillar, but it is enough force to send him back and out the window, the shock of such strength force enough to have him release his hold on the other man.

He'll land hard on his back, and even he is stunned and a little slow to rise. But whatever pain he feels just fuels his rage as he glares up to where he knows Asougi will be soon falling through if he hasn't already. The man just better be ready because Shizuo may be down, but he's definitely not out.]

[He'll be down in a moment, after the room suddenly caves in. The reason will become clear when the Disicple jumps out with a support beam he decided to take with him, ready to greet Shizuo with it as he comes down.]

[Dude. Are you trying to take down the house?? Shizuo is already standing, and when he sees that beam? He has two options. Dodge the fuck away or do something crazy. Given how much lightning is flashing through the skies, he's pissed enough to do something crazy.

And that is to wait and actually reach out to grab that beam, wrapping his arms around it even if it comes dangerously close to impaling him. The force will send a shockwave as the ground craters around him, dirt and dust erupting around them. And when it clears, if Asougi is still hanging on? It'll take a moment, but Shizuo is going to try to swing the beam to try and fling him off.]

[He had let go at the point of impact and has launched himself at Shizuo, ready to kick him in the face, or anywhere really.]

[If that's the case, then Shizuo will actually try to pivot on his heel to swing the beam to try and knock him out in mid-air. Of course he might not be fast enough, but he'll at least move enough to be out of the way—if barely.]

[He braces for the beam when it suddenly aims for him. Like a bug being swatted, he gets sent flying into one of the nearby buildings, shattering a window. He...probably isn't getting up anytime soon after that.]

[Congratulations, Asougi, you just had the Izaya experience. Well, close to it. Shizuo will stare at where the man had been sent flying, and still carrying the beam, he slowly walks over.]

[As Shizuo gets closer, he could hear the Disciple's low deranged laughter.] I'll kill you. [There's movement from inside the building as the Disciple hobbles his way to the now broken window. Bits of glass are pushed out of his skin as his wounds heal.] I will kill you over and over, and make you scream!

[As his laughter becomes louder and even more unhinged, he suddenly stops, feeling a sharp pain to his head. He leans against the window frame, a hand pressed against his head.] Enough... [He takes a deep breath as he drops onto the ground to sit, exhausted.]

[He just reminds silent as he continues his slow approach, the clouds above dark gray as thunder rolls and lightning flashes through the sky. More arcs of electricity spark and buzz around him, but he somehow, somehow manages to keep it contained.

If barely.

Really, he was fully prepared to lift up the beam and slam it right down on the man to shut him up—all right, that beam is actually being held up with one hand, as if he's about to slam down a fly swatter. But just as the beam moves a few inches, it stops when he notices the change in the man's demeanor. In the back of his mind, he had always known that it was that freak side caused by Asougi's essence that was out, but now he's really seeing the change between the two. Is this what it's like to have a split personality? Or is it more like a possession? He's not sure and he really doesn't care all too much. All that matters if whether the man leaning against that window is the freak or not.]

Is it over?

[There's a long pause, before Shizuo gets an answer. It felt like he had lost his sense of time and was now trying to catch up with it. Eventually he nods, rubbing at his head. When he looks up, his eyes were back to normal and he's startled by the beam Shizuo was holding. Normally, he had some awareness of what that other personality was up to and seeing, but this time. . .he looks at the building he been thrown into. This wasn't the same room they were in.]

What...? [Ugh, his head was pounding just trying to remember. He shakes his head.] Are you all right? [Let's ask something that doesn't require thinking too hard.]

[Shizuo stares at him for a moment, a frown forming. Setting the beam down with a loud THUD into the ground like a pole, he crosses his arms.]

Yeah, I'll be fine. But you really don't remember what just happened?

[He frowns, pressing a hand over his chest. It's fine now.] I remember my ribs getting crushed before passing out. [He gives him a weird look.] Are you really normally that strong or is that your essence's doing?

...Normal. [Small look of chagrin.] Sorry about that.

But it apparently made that freak show up and attack me.

[Like yeah okay a punch or something would have been deserved, but not that shit he just went through.]

...I see. [Was it out of self preservation? On one hand, he's alive thanks to it, but also...now it's happening when he's not in combat. That's really concerning. Now he has to worry about it showing up when he's not fully conscious? He lets out some air as he tries to stand, wobbling on his feet.]

My life was in danger, it must have responded to that. [He tugs at the drapes that had fallen, wanting to use them to cover himself.] How bad was it? [Dare he look to see the damage done to the mansion?]

.............Pretty bad.

[Yeah, there's uh. No hiding this. Shizuo is going to step to the side a bit to reveal the giant hole where the room they were in used to be.]

And if you need help getting back, I can carry you.

[There's a sharp intake of breath when he sees the extent of the damage. It's getting worse. He didn't rip anyone's limbs this time, but he needs to do something about this and keep it under control. He wince, sensing someone laughing and whispering in his mind at the very thought. He shakes his head.]

N-No need...just help me walk. And maybe find some food.

[A nod.]

Sure.

[A man of few words this one. But he walks over to... ...He's not planning to climb out the window, is he? Does Shizuo need to break out more of the wall to give him more of a doorway? Oh wait no the door is just over here.

He'll be entering to help guide Asougi out, but he does have to wonder if anyone noticed the commotion.]

[They probably do or will eventually notice. Or hiding because two insanely strong people were being destructive and fighting each other. Whatever the case, that's not the Disciple's concern to care. He leans onto Shizuo when he comes to assist, putting an arm around his shoulder for the extra support. He's quiet for some time as they walked, lost in his thoughts.]

I might...need another favor from you, after this is all over.

[It's interesting how their roles of have reversed...but that's not something Shizuo thinks about. Instead he glances at the mention of a favor.]

What kind?

I need to figure out a solution to this. I don't know how long that will take me, or what could happen. [He takes a deep breath.] I don't want to burden you with my problems, but you're the only one who can keep up with that thing. [Does he catch his drift?]

[It takes Shizuo a few moments to fully grasp what he was getting at, a puzzled frown forming. But when he does...

He doesn't exactly jump in to accept.]

So you want me to fight it whenever it takes over.

If my test fails to contain it, yes. I'll understand if you decline my request though. It can be unpredictable and I cannot guarantee it won't get worse. [He's still learning things from his essence. Who knows what else it can do.]

Well I don't like fighting, so I'd rather avoid it if I can help it. And I'm not really worried about myself. I just hope I don't accidentally kill you if it pisses me off enough and I forget.

[Sadly, not a joke. Shizuo is a lot better and keeping his head during his rage fits and when fighting. But he had been ready to smash that beam in Asougi's face to shut up the damn thing. It's rare that he'd find something or someone that made him feel as much rage as he does towards Izaya.

But after a small sigh—]

But you're a decent guy and it's clear that thing is just going to be troublesome. So I'll help.

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