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− | |Summary = I came so close to naming this 'I CHALLENGE YOU TO MORTAL KOMBAT' but there's no fighting. Instead Kotal seeks out | + | |Summary = I came so close to naming this 'I CHALLENGE YOU TO MORTAL KOMBAT' but there's no fighting. Instead Kotal seeks out Senor Diablo and we get a sizable chunk of exposition and a bit of back story for you youngsters who missed it the first time around. |
− | |Who = [[Kotal_Kahn]], [[ | + | |Who = [[Kotal_Kahn]], [[Senor_Diablo]] |
|Date = May 14th, 2015 | |Date = May 14th, 2015 | ||
|Where = [[Town Hall|Town Hall - Arena(#4390R)]] | |Where = [[Town Hall|Town Hall - Arena(#4390R)]] | ||
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''Referred to as 'the Arena' by citizens of Twisted, the center of the Town Hall is a large sandy area surrounded by tall pillars which hold up the angled celing overhead. The arena area is actually about ten feet lower than the rest of the building with a stone walkway beneath the pillars allowing people to stand and look down at whatever events may be hosted at the time. From the North and South are stone steps leading to the two main entrances of the building. The one to the South leads back to the main street of Twisted, the one to the North leads to the TASK building.'' | ''Referred to as 'the Arena' by citizens of Twisted, the center of the Town Hall is a large sandy area surrounded by tall pillars which hold up the angled celing overhead. The arena area is actually about ten feet lower than the rest of the building with a stone walkway beneath the pillars allowing people to stand and look down at whatever events may be hosted at the time. From the North and South are stone steps leading to the two main entrances of the building. The one to the South leads back to the main street of Twisted, the one to the North leads to the TASK building.'' | ||
− | ''Often times people have asked why such a parthenon-looking structure would be named the Town Hall, at which point | + | ''Often times people have asked why such a parthenon-looking structure would be named the Town Hall, at which point Senor Diablo would simply smile and walk away leaving it to the imagination. Hanging from the pillars are colorful banners representing the season, viewable only from the inside of the building.'' |
''An interesting feature of the building is that the area around the sandy arena is somehow protected against attacks. Meaning if a fight where to break out in the arena itself, anyone standing along the walkways would be completely safe should the fight get out of control. Because of this seeing people wildly testing their abilities here is not uncommon.'' | ''An interesting feature of the building is that the area around the sandy arena is somehow protected against attacks. Meaning if a fight where to break out in the arena itself, anyone standing along the walkways would be completely safe should the fight get out of control. Because of this seeing people wildly testing their abilities here is not uncommon.'' | ||
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The ground rumbles softly, like thunder in the distance. Rising before this God of War is a tall, slender, skeletal figure. It's bones red with blood. The creature's eyes, suspended somehow in the vacant sockets, looks down at Kotal and somehow manages to smile. "Well, well, well. I haven't heard THAT name in quiet some time."<br /> | The ground rumbles softly, like thunder in the distance. Rising before this God of War is a tall, slender, skeletal figure. It's bones red with blood. The creature's eyes, suspended somehow in the vacant sockets, looks down at Kotal and somehow manages to smile. "Well, well, well. I haven't heard THAT name in quiet some time."<br /> | ||
Flesh begins to form around the skeleton and the shadows seem to rise up wrapping it in a cocoon of leathery robes. With horns rising from the sides of his head, Diablo's eyes fade to a solid black, that devilish smile still resting upon his now newly formed lips. "I'm not your Mictalantecuhtli, I'm sorry to say. He and his wife had a bit of a falling out with me during the writing of the Codex Vaticanus and stopped inviting me over." The devil shrugs, "Considering I'm standing here now, I think I got the better part of the deal."<br /> | Flesh begins to form around the skeleton and the shadows seem to rise up wrapping it in a cocoon of leathery robes. With horns rising from the sides of his head, Diablo's eyes fade to a solid black, that devilish smile still resting upon his now newly formed lips. "I'm not your Mictalantecuhtli, I'm sorry to say. He and his wife had a bit of a falling out with me during the writing of the Codex Vaticanus and stopped inviting me over." The devil shrugs, "Considering I'm standing here now, I think I got the better part of the deal."<br /> | ||
− | + | Senor Diablo offers a hand to pull Kotal back up to his feet. "Just be glad you didn't mistake me for Xipe. That could have been viciously ugly." Well, it's true. | |
An earthquake is something that Kotal Kahn /should/ have seen coming.<br /> | An earthquake is something that Kotal Kahn /should/ have seen coming.<br /> | ||
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"Xipe Totec treads this realm as well?" He looks around. "It is somehow not surprising. He would find the nature of this place to his liking." | "Xipe Totec treads this realm as well?" He looks around. "It is somehow not surprising. He would find the nature of this place to his liking." | ||
− | Patting his hand once, Diablo releases it while lowering his own voice, "Best we not say his name in full if we can avoid it. Voices travel and names have power, especially in places like this." Taking a step away | + | Patting his hand once, Diablo releases it while lowering his own voice, "Best we not say his name in full if we can avoid it. Voices travel and names have power, especially in places like this." Taking a step away Senor Diablo folds his hands behind his back. "To what do I owe the pleasure of this meeting, Kotal Kahn? And please, do refrain from calling me by those silly names people are always dreaming up for me. My proper, distinguished title is Senor Diablo - Lord of the Lower Depths, Master of its Archives, and leader of the Councils of Twisted." The demon smiles smugly. He doesn't get to give out his full title often. "I do also apologize that no one was there to welcome you when you first arrived. I really must get someone to fill that position once more..." |
Some people might be perturbed by the horned Lord of the Depths patting their hand in a strangely amicably way. <br /> | Some people might be perturbed by the horned Lord of the Depths patting their hand in a strangely amicably way. <br /> | ||
If Kotal Kahn is disturbed by the gesture, he does not show it, preferring instead to rise to his full height and dusts himself once Diablo releases his hand. Either he is too worldly to pay attention to these things, or maybe he is just too accustomed to strange things happening around him. It is true after all that this is the second time he is stuck in a realm where he cannot escape. Maybe its just like killing people. It gets easier the more you do it. <br /> | If Kotal Kahn is disturbed by the gesture, he does not show it, preferring instead to rise to his full height and dusts himself once Diablo releases his hand. Either he is too worldly to pay attention to these things, or maybe he is just too accustomed to strange things happening around him. It is true after all that this is the second time he is stuck in a realm where he cannot escape. Maybe its just like killing people. It gets easier the more you do it. <br /> | ||
Speaking of, Kotal Kahn's stone like facial features do not change when Diablo warns him not to say the name of Xipe Totec in full. It doesn't look like he is scared of him. Overconfidence? Arrogance? It pays to bear in mind that Kotal Kahn looks like he knows who Xipe Totec is. Perhaps if he has faced him in Kombat and lived to tell the tale is a testament to his prowess. <br /> | Speaking of, Kotal Kahn's stone like facial features do not change when Diablo warns him not to say the name of Xipe Totec in full. It doesn't look like he is scared of him. Overconfidence? Arrogance? It pays to bear in mind that Kotal Kahn looks like he knows who Xipe Totec is. Perhaps if he has faced him in Kombat and lived to tell the tale is a testament to his prowess. <br /> | ||
− | Nevertheless, this all can only be assumed, since Kotal refrains from saying anything about it until Diablo speaks his name. "You have heard of me I see." Says the Aztec as Diablo properly introduces himself. " | + | Nevertheless, this all can only be assumed, since Kotal refrains from saying anything about it until Diablo speaks his name. "You have heard of me I see." Says the Aztec as Diablo properly introduces himself. "Senor Diablo it is then." As much as Kotal dislikes the Spanish tongue, it is best to address this deity as he prefers. <br /> |
"If you already know my name without my need of introductions then you already know why I am here, Diablo." Kotal glances about the area. "You are what you appear and I would imagine you have eyes and ears everywhere, certainly at least in the city of Twisted." <br /> | "If you already know my name without my need of introductions then you already know why I am here, Diablo." Kotal glances about the area. "You are what you appear and I would imagine you have eyes and ears everywhere, certainly at least in the city of Twisted." <br /> | ||
"I am here because you are the governor of this realm and I would wish to know who is it that lords over the place I now live in." <br /> | "I am here because you are the governor of this realm and I would wish to know who is it that lords over the place I now live in." <br /> | ||
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"As the God of War and Strength, I cannot let this be. More so if I am to reside here." | "As the God of War and Strength, I cannot let this be. More so if I am to reside here." | ||
− | + | Senor Diablo seems amused as Kotal begins to speak. Even more so as he shows his intelligence with powers of deduction, but that grin becomes a frown as he begins to comment on the state of things. "You certainly have a /keen/ grasp of the situation." The word comes out of his mouth with a moment of hesitation and a slight sneer. "This city, this world, was created from chaos and I've done all I could to see it be brought to a state where it can expand and where it's people can go about freely and safely. It hasn't been without a fair share of turmoil." <br /> | |
The devil begins to pace in a circle around Kotal as he carries on, "Twisted has had its heroes, but the former Council pushed them to their limits and most of them have gone off to rest until another day. A few simply where... lost... as it tends to happen in a chaotic place." He pauses, turning to face the warrior once again. "This place is a melting pot for unstable worlds. The veil of realities are thin. I was the first to try and build a peaceful way of allowing these worlds to combine into a stronger whole and after the fighting I had to do to wrestle it away from those who would try to prevent it, I will not set idly by and allow it to happen again." <br /> | The devil begins to pace in a circle around Kotal as he carries on, "Twisted has had its heroes, but the former Council pushed them to their limits and most of them have gone off to rest until another day. A few simply where... lost... as it tends to happen in a chaotic place." He pauses, turning to face the warrior once again. "This place is a melting pot for unstable worlds. The veil of realities are thin. I was the first to try and build a peaceful way of allowing these worlds to combine into a stronger whole and after the fighting I had to do to wrestle it away from those who would try to prevent it, I will not set idly by and allow it to happen again." <br /> | ||
− | + | Senor Diablo stands silent a moment, taking this new acquaintance in as he weighs the options of provoking this Kombatant. "If you wish to assist, it would be a grand gesture... But if your goals are in opposition then I shall simply wish you good luck. The rules are a tad different here, as I'm sure you're already aware." | |
When the Lord of the Depths begins to pace around the War God, Kotal does not turn his face to follow. He simply stands where he is, muscled arms resting as his sides, whilst he listens to Diablo speak of the better days, and of his struggles.. and of his failures... <br /> | When the Lord of the Depths begins to pace around the War God, Kotal does not turn his face to follow. He simply stands where he is, muscled arms resting as his sides, whilst he listens to Diablo speak of the better days, and of his struggles.. and of his failures... <br /> | ||
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"You have sacrificed much for your people, Diablo. No amount of posturing can hide this from me. It is something I am all too familiar with." | "You have sacrificed much for your people, Diablo. No amount of posturing can hide this from me. It is something I am all too familiar with." | ||
− | + | Senor Diablo listens to Kotal speak with a somber silence, nodding at the truth behind saving people from themselves. The fact that in at least one situation he attempted to do otherwise is probably best left for another day. One that despite this devil's planning will probably come sooner than later. The statement about fighting brings a chuckle to his lips. "I prefer to do my fighting with words and alliances whenever possible, but if fighting is your preference I know a number of people who would gladly accept the challenge." Several names instantly come to mind, but he remains silent a moment longer letting this God of War finish his thoughts.<br /> | |
"I'm tired of sacrificing things to useless battles, just as I'm tired of seeing the weaker citizens of this city go without protection." This devil pauses with a momentary frown. "There was once a group who protected the Council and its policies that I've recently decided to turn into a force for the people. Someone whom they can call upon to help and protect. I believe you've already met the acquaintance of one Dante Sparda?" He pauses again just long enough to gauge Kotal's reaction to the name. "I've recently given this group to him to lead as he sees fit as his dedication to helping these people is inspiring. I would consider it a great honor if you would consider joining this new version of TASK. It would certainly be better than spending your time traveling to speak to old fools like myself and trying to size them up for combat." | "I'm tired of sacrificing things to useless battles, just as I'm tired of seeing the weaker citizens of this city go without protection." This devil pauses with a momentary frown. "There was once a group who protected the Council and its policies that I've recently decided to turn into a force for the people. Someone whom they can call upon to help and protect. I believe you've already met the acquaintance of one Dante Sparda?" He pauses again just long enough to gauge Kotal's reaction to the name. "I've recently given this group to him to lead as he sees fit as his dedication to helping these people is inspiring. I would consider it a great honor if you would consider joining this new version of TASK. It would certainly be better than spending your time traveling to speak to old fools like myself and trying to size them up for combat." | ||
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It is worth noting that at least two people on Twisted would have called Diablo out for spelling 'Kombat' wrong in his speech (Yes. Out loud.) but this is the first time the pronunciation was ever so apparent. A shame that this detail is lost on Diablo for all of his observations and dismissed as simply an accent. It is also worth noting that the mention of a second in command gives another surprised expression and a proud smile knowing Dante is so far besting his expectations.<br /> | It is worth noting that at least two people on Twisted would have called Diablo out for spelling 'Kombat' wrong in his speech (Yes. Out loud.) but this is the first time the pronunciation was ever so apparent. A shame that this detail is lost on Diablo for all of his observations and dismissed as simply an accent. It is also worth noting that the mention of a second in command gives another surprised expression and a proud smile knowing Dante is so far besting his expectations.<br /> | ||
− | With a chuckle himself at the mention of credit, | + | With a chuckle himself at the mention of credit, Senor Diablo takes an elaborate bow. "I must apologize but my attention is unfortunately required elsewhere. It was a pleasure to meet you face to face, Kotal Kahn. I do look forwards to the next time." |
A nod is followed by a warrior salute. Kotal Kahn brings his palm to his chest, right over his heart, just as the Aztec warriors of old used to do. "Fare thee well, Diablo." <Br /> | A nod is followed by a warrior salute. Kotal Kahn brings his palm to his chest, right over his heart, just as the Aztec warriors of old used to do. "Fare thee well, Diablo." <Br /> |
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Summary: I came so close to naming this 'I CHALLENGE YOU TO MORTAL KOMBAT' but there's no fighting. Instead Kotal seeks out Senor Diablo and we get a sizable chunk of exposition and a bit of back story for you youngsters who missed it the first time around. |
Often times people have asked why such a parthenon-looking structure would be named the Town Hall, at which point Senor Diablo would simply smile and walk away leaving it to the imagination. Hanging from the pillars are colorful banners representing the season, viewable only from the inside of the building. An interesting feature of the building is that the area around the sandy arena is somehow protected against attacks. Meaning if a fight where to break out in the arena itself, anyone standing along the walkways would be completely safe should the fight get out of control. Because of this seeing people wildly testing their abilities here is not uncommon. Kotal Kahn has never been one to stand idly by. The God of War knows the folly of inaction! Even in this strange, chaotic realm, the laws of the universe still apply to a certain extent. Those who have the tenacity to drive forward survive, whilst those that stand complacent and allow things to happen to them, fall by the wayside. The ground rumbles softly, like thunder in the distance. Rising before this God of War is a tall, slender, skeletal figure. It's bones red with blood. The creature's eyes, suspended somehow in the vacant sockets, looks down at Kotal and somehow manages to smile. "Well, well, well. I haven't heard THAT name in quiet some time." An earthquake is something that Kotal Kahn /should/ have seen coming. Patting his hand once, Diablo releases it while lowering his own voice, "Best we not say his name in full if we can avoid it. Voices travel and names have power, especially in places like this." Taking a step away Senor Diablo folds his hands behind his back. "To what do I owe the pleasure of this meeting, Kotal Kahn? And please, do refrain from calling me by those silly names people are always dreaming up for me. My proper, distinguished title is Senor Diablo - Lord of the Lower Depths, Master of its Archives, and leader of the Councils of Twisted." The demon smiles smugly. He doesn't get to give out his full title often. "I do also apologize that no one was there to welcome you when you first arrived. I really must get someone to fill that position once more..." Some people might be perturbed by the horned Lord of the Depths patting their hand in a strangely amicably way. Senor Diablo seems amused as Kotal begins to speak. Even more so as he shows his intelligence with powers of deduction, but that grin becomes a frown as he begins to comment on the state of things. "You certainly have a /keen/ grasp of the situation." The word comes out of his mouth with a moment of hesitation and a slight sneer. "This city, this world, was created from chaos and I've done all I could to see it be brought to a state where it can expand and where it's people can go about freely and safely. It hasn't been without a fair share of turmoil." When the Lord of the Depths begins to pace around the War God, Kotal does not turn his face to follow. He simply stands where he is, muscled arms resting as his sides, whilst he listens to Diablo speak of the better days, and of his struggles.. and of his failures... With a twitch of an eye Diablo likely confirms Kotal's suspicions as his words hit far too close to home. This was not a confrontation he was prepared for and the last time some caught him this unprepared... With sigh he attempts to calm himself and take control of the situation once again. "Because of the way this world operates, there were a number of innocent souls who found themselves in the realm we refer to here as Hell. The former Council did everything in their power to prevent me from freeing those souls, proving to me that they cared less about the people of this world than they did their view of how it should be ran. They even tried to set me up as a scapegoat in a disastrous war that nearly destroyed Twisted all together." These types of debates are not unlike fights, Kotal knows this much. Senor Diablo listens to Kotal speak with a somber silence, nodding at the truth behind saving people from themselves. The fact that in at least one situation he attempted to do otherwise is probably best left for another day. One that despite this devil's planning will probably come sooner than later. The statement about fighting brings a chuckle to his lips. "I prefer to do my fighting with words and alliances whenever possible, but if fighting is your preference I know a number of people who would gladly accept the challenge." Several names instantly come to mind, but he remains silent a moment longer letting this God of War finish his thoughts. Kotal gives a mirthful laugh when Diablo offers to surrender a list of worthy opponents for the God of War. The thought amuses him as he would have never thought that he'd have being as powerful as the Lord of the Depths to try and appease him in such a manner. It is worth noting that at least two people on Twisted would have called Diablo out for spelling 'Kombat' wrong in his speech (Yes. Out loud.) but this is the first time the pronunciation was ever so apparent. A shame that this detail is lost on Diablo for all of his observations and dismissed as simply an accent. It is also worth noting that the mention of a second in command gives another surprised expression and a proud smile knowing Dante is so far besting his expectations. A nod is followed by a warrior salute. Kotal Kahn brings his palm to his chest, right over his heart, just as the Aztec warriors of old used to do. "Fare thee well, Diablo." | |
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