Overflow from the the Intro Log

[notsolomon]

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For Vector

[notsolomon]

Pembrookeshire, in England. It is a bit out in the country, so you wouldn't have heard of it.

[He's surprised by the handshake and the boy's overly friendly manner. Then again, William was used to encountering that type. And this guy didn't seem creepy at all, beyond that weird flash at the beginning. Maybe being around demons had made him paranoid.]

Gathering information and listening? Are you a journalist or something of the sort? But yes, it is a deal then. I would hardly mind speaking with you again in any case. You've been rather pleasant so far.

[He's so used to things not going well with people that William finds himself being down right friendly.]

sorry for the delay!

[jyajyaaan]

I didn't, but I heard a lot of good things about your country! It's supposed to be full of culture and has many skilled people!

[He beams at the compliment, although the job suggestion makes him laugh.]

A journalist? Nah! I'm just a guy who wants some friends and to have a good time together! Getting to know each other is the first step to that, right?

not a problem!

[notsolomon]

I am flattered that you think so. It does have it's problems, but I am not ashamed to be there by any means.

[And well the social ills of England were something that William would totally fix when he became prime minister.]

I see. Well then I hope that we too shall become good friends, especially since most of those I would call such are still back home.

[jyajyaaan]

[He shrugs his shoulders.]

Which place doesn't? It'd be pretty creepy if everything always went perfectly well since people aren't.

[Besides, that'd be really, really boring.]

Hehe, same! There's a couple of people from back home around, but none of them is what I'd call a friend.

[He makes an awkward face.]

All they care about is fighting and the war. I don't really care for any of that, so that makes me sort of an enemy in their eyes... Or more like somebody who can't be trusted? Haha, in any case meeting them is awkward.

[notsolomon]

No, people really aren't. But that's why we learn to cope with our flaws.

[Humans were sinful, that much William had long ago accepted. As long as they strove for better, what was wrong with that?]

That is a bit odd. I would think they would just see you as one less problem. But then again, everyone has someone like that. A person they find hard to meet with.

[jyajyaaan]

[He gives him a smile that more or less hides a queer look in his eyes at that comment. ' A person they find hard to meet with'? More like that refusing to be unquestioningly like the others warrants death.]

. . . . I think I should go.

For Senkimaru

[notsolomon]

I see...

[That only seemed half way promising. Then again, this man probably wouldn't care about who the next ruler of hell was if he hated demons. Probably. If worse came to worse, he could call Kevin should he be attacked.]

Well suffice to say, I know a bunch of demons who wish for me to choose their next ruler. Among other things. Troublesome things.

[He sighs, because really he did have more important things to worry about than that. Stupid Solomon...]

I do not quite know what to believe honestly. But, for now I see no reason to assume it is at least somewhat true. And besides, if they can bring me and Kevin here, than I ought to be able to convince them to bring a few others from home as well.

[Isaac, his uncle, Sean and Mycroft for sure. Sitri, Camio and even Dantalion. No... most of all, Dantalion.]

...well then I guess I will have to take everyone's word for it. I guess it is nice to be proven correct about there being no white light at the end of that tunnel.

[hagureoni]

[Okay, that sounded weird to his ears.]

Why would they rely on someone like you with that? Isn't a thing like that inherited?

[Considering he's pretty sure Yukina got that title now because of how she was related to Yasehime.]

I'm pretty sure they just do what they want. I'm interested if you can manage to convince them, though.

Were you told there was one?

[notsolomon]

...it was inherited, despite having nothing to do with me. I am a descendant of Solomon, King of Israel. He made contracts with 72 demons and befriended Lucifer and because of that, he has the right to elect their king.

And unfortunately, for some reason, that is my right as well. As useless as it is.

[He's going to leave out being Solomon's reincarnation for now. While William has accepted it somewhat, he still prefers to be seen as his own self.]

Well, that's the trick isn't it? To get them to give me what I want. But everyone has a price. It's just a matter of finding it.

[He narrowed his eyes at the photographers. He seemed to be ignoring the actual meat of the conversation fortunately.]

A light at the end of the tunnel, heaven, hell, some kind of after life. I never believed, though apparently heaven and hell are very real.

[hagureoni]

Those demons would all be banned as far as I know. Getting involved with humans is supposed to be highly forbidden. [Senkimaru tries to look nonchalant about this bit of information, but does he seem to take this a little more personal than one would expect? Because that impression would be right.]

Must suck you got caught up in something you weren't related to. [He knows this so good as well. Screw you, ancestors.]

Oh, so you intend to manipulate them? I wonder if they will fall for that.

Well, you can consider this some kind of afterlife. Funny how you are in doubt when you have contact to supernatural beings.

[notsolomon]

...so from the way you are speaking, are you a demon? Though obviously, you're not one from Hell, otherwise you have... done something to me by now.

[Though if he's correct in his assumption, it's nice to have not been lied to for once.]

Perhaps. It depends on if I have anything to offer them. Which I do not at this moment. But that can change with time.

Well there are dozen other scientific explanations for what this place could be that have nothing to do with the after life. Really the most obvious explanation could be that they lied about us dying.

But I would rather not go into too many hypotheticals at the moment.

[hagureoni]

[Did he catch him? Admittedly, Senkimaru has already seen crazier things here than himself, but his doubt in other people was still big.]

Am I? Who knows. [Though he raises an eyebrow.] What are the ones who want to be voted by you doing to you?

So you want to work until you have something to offer to them. I guess that's not that bad of a plan. Though if you manage that they might just try to capture you and use you.

Lying about it, huh? [He liked that possibility. That meant the others were somewhat safe, at least.]

[notsolomon]

Then there is nothing more I can hope for Kevin.

[He takes the cup of tea, content. He also doesn't question how Kevin is doing this all so deftly. Is it natural talent as a butler or magical angel powers? William doesn't care right now. He's actually pretty relaxed, mentally readjusting his life plan to account for this place. Which is... a lot of adjusting to be fair.

Though one thing remains constant.]

Kevin, I forbid you from gambling. At all. [His voice is authoritative, like the head of a household should be. Granted, he knows that his orders will go unheeded in this regard. But, it's a routine at this point.]

[senseandcecilbility]

[Most likely, his magical angelic butler powers with a pinch of dumb luck. There are more things in heaven and earth, etc, etc. Regardless, he stretches his legs and looks very satisfied with his work, until, of course, William forbids him from gambling. Again.]

Y-yes, sir.

[If only those were not the most unconvincing pair of words separated by a comma. Please, young master, enjoy your constants for they are here to stay.]

[notsolomon]

I shall hold you to your promise then.

[The promise that will be broken in record time. But well, as long as he can depend in Kevin otherwise, it's a headache he'll accept.]

So, do you think it is safe to to leave yet. Not that I do not mind camping out under the table with you but I do not think I could live here.

For Hinata

[notsolomon]

Still, I thank you. You do not seem like you have any special abilities either. So you didn't really have to...

[Granted, William would have tried in this guy's position as well.]

[particularity]

[Ah yes... his harmless appearance strikes again. Hinata makes a sort of half-laugh, half-sigh.]

Well, I might not have any supernatural abilities or anything... but I can fight. [Beyond lobbing spoons at frogs.] Anyway, you're welcome.

I think we should help each other out since it seems we're stuck in here for now.

[notsolomon]

[William does actually know some magic, but his level is so mediocre that there is no point in bothering.]

Yes, that would be the logical response. Some people have been a little more difficult to deal with, but I am glad not everyone is just in it for themselves.

[Not that he isn't one of those selfish people.]

[particularity]

Have some people been like that?

[Well, there're always those types... but he's wondering what might've happened there.]

[notsolomon]

Just some standoffish sorts.

[Like demons who felt like bullying him. But then again, maybe William was asking for it.]

It is probably best not to speak too negatively. Not now when the atmosphere is so much lighter.

For Shuu

[notsolomon]

I really do apologize.

[...he pauses just a step out of the guys range, wondering at the whole rambling on about humans.]

Are you a demon? Or are you an angel? Or something else entirely?

[Because his guilt is going to decrease drastically, because he knows from experience how durable those guys are.]

[puerilely]

A demon.

[ At least he doesn't seem to have too much of a problem revealing that much. It's not like Shuu looks anything like a demon - no discolored skin, no horns, no.. anything, really. But even so, he seems pretty convinced about what he's saying.

He holds his hand over his toes for another moment, mumbling something about apologies not meaning a thing when it comes to humans anyway. ]

[notsolomon]

Demons must be weak in your world then.

[He's still over where he is for a second.]

...if it is serious though, I shall make restitution to you.

[puerilely]

Do you really think I'd want something like that by now..? [ He stands up again, revealing the fact that his foot is fine - in fact, it looks like nothing ever happened to it to begin with. The only indication that something happened between the two of them is the sour look on Shuu's face. ]

First you attack me, then you pretend you'll make it up to me.. that's what humans are truly like when it comes to demons, huh? They think they can just do anything to them.

[ mayBE IT'S YOUR ATTITUDE TOO, SHUU.... ]

[notsolomon]

Well that was quite the tasteless display!

[He can't help but jump, because damn he felt bad for a long moment there.]

I would keep my word! Besides, maybe demons shouldn't invade human lives and make their insane demands on them!

[While fireballing this guy was indeed unsporting of him, William can't help but feel annoyed that his honor is being insulted like this. He might be overly greedy and ambitious, but the pride he carries in the Twining family name is a serious matter.]