Free City, Truce - Fountain
A tiered fountain marks the center of Truce, water gushing from its
summit and trickling into a deep, wide basin, wrapped by a ring of benches.
Roads flow like rivers away from the fountain, and houses sprout like weeds
all around them. Not far to the east, the ocean roars in the harbor.

This particularly warm evening is marked by the usual orange globe gradually dipping beyond the distant horizon, the heat showing no signs of letting up even as the evening hours deepen. The air is still and windless, and in the middle of a wooden bench, a puffy-tailed white cat-thing is perched, looking out over the sky as the sun descends.

The cat-creature, as it were, has two long appendages hanging from the base of its ears, and its bright red eyes blink only rarely, seemingly immersed in the typical spectacle that happens on a daily basis.

Berrypunch says 'I see this thing... And I'm not even drunk yet. What are you!'

Mogwai lies panting on a bench, idly fanning herself "Goddamn summer heat. Whose idea was it to coat moogles in thick fur anyway?"

Rizar sits alone, abandoned and covered in rust near the fountain.

The cat-thing doesn't seem to regard anyone else, or even mind the heat, despite its also-furry orientation. Its large tail curls about its small feet as it perches on the back of the bench, sunlight gleaming off of its apparently-shiny coat.

Another heat wave passes into the square from the north. The heat wave suddently flashes silver and dissolves into the cloud of flakes surrounding Helios. He looks around, nodding reluctantly to the not-cat before noticing the rust covered robot near the fountain.

Berrypunch gives a tankard of ale to Mogwai.

Bahamut slowly walks in from the west surrounded by a crackling aura of silver that sparkles and warps the view to the west.

Helios floats closer to it and begins scanning it. "Hey, moogle, we don't know your name, but have you seen this thing before?"

Mogwai thanks Berrypunch, and proceeds to dump the ale over herself

Mogwai says 'The cat? That's Mr. Wishmaker.'

Helios says 'We mean, how did we not notice this thing before?'

Helios says 'Not the not-cat, this rust bucket right here.'

Berrypunch decides to dump ale over herself too, might as well have a wet tee-shirt contest.

The robot doesn't move at all, possibly shut down. From what Helios can process from it, it's never been activated before, almost brand new if you don't count the rust. Analysis also indicates that the brand name on it reads Rizar.

Berrypunch says 'I think it's a bender unit'

Mogwai shakes her head "Sorry, never seen it before. I only recently came back to Truce, however."

Helios motions to the rusted robot lying by the fountain. He peers closer. "Says it's named... Rizer? It's hard to tell through this rust."

Berrypunch says 'Is it powered by booze?'

Bahamut walks over to the bench, the aura has now completely vanished and glared down at the two sitting on the bench "Hey your in my spot"

Helios looks over at Bahmut. "The cat won't move, trust us."

The cat-thing looks up at Bahamut briefly, before back at the horizon again, its tail waving idly. "Troubling. No warnings ever seem to reach people, anymore. And when they're needed most, where are they? Humankind morality is a silly concept, in this way."

Bahamut smiles slightly.

The cat-thing seems to be either talking to itself, or in general, it isn't certain which.

Bahamut says 'that sounds like a challenge..'

Helios says 'Bah, morality. '

Sean finally blinked toward the remarks, frowning toward the mention of wishes as he fiddle a small dagger in his palms, twirling it about as if twiddling thumbs. He showed little sign of acknowledgement toward the conversation otherwise, slipping his gaze upward toward Bahamut as took note toward the mention of shifting place in seating. He sat at the edge of the local fountain.

Helios seems to smirk. "What? Your network of soulless minions failing you lately?"

The cat-thing turns slightly on its bench perch, looking pointedly at Helios. "You speak without knowing. And it is not I they fail, but themselves. And those who may yet lose their lives to their sloth."

Mogwai waves off Helios "Oh leave her alone. What's your problem with her anyway?"

Berrypunch says 'So... Your minion's are any of them ponies like me?'

Rizar 's arm cannon gives off a *whirrrrrrr* before firing a single blast.

Bahamut says 'and yet you put yourself in some senseless danger..'

Mogwai ducks down suddenly "Almighty Altana the damn thing is armed!"

Rizar winces. Ouch!

Rizar looks at Helios.

Helios stares back. "We tend to do that a lot, don't we? Must be a bug." He seems to shrug before loking over at Mogwai. "We do not agree with the way that the not-cat operates."

Rizar looks all around.

Rizar stares blankly at Helios.

Bahamut streches his right hand but in alittle but in suprise the lighting attack bahamut was preparing was sent hurdling at Rizar.

Berrypunch says 'there, there litle robot, drink some ale'

The cat-thing looks at Berry for a moment, recognition alighting on its bright-eyed face. "Ah, yes. The one calling herself Rarity. She, too, is the object of my lament, I'm afraid. Subjecting herself to other matters when her services may be required at any time. She currently enamours herself with a strange boy, from what I understand. Though 'strange' is a little subjective. More like 'special', depending on how you choose to use those words. Either way, it isn't the boy I am concerned with, at this time."

Berrypunch gives a tankard of ale to Rizar.

Rizar quickly scans the blast before jumping out of the way and aiming his arm cannon at Bahamut!

Helios says 'Indeed, she and Ambience have become rather close.'

Helios flickers his lens to simulate blinking. "At this time?"

Berrypunch says 'She found a boyfriend? Oh Who's the lucky stillion... Ambience, where have I heard that name before?'

Mogwai says '...isn't he a human?'

Helios says 'He is... a bit more than that, but human will do for now.'

Bahamut grows further impataincent with thos sitting in his seat completely ignoring Rizar.

Sean nearly glared, "Is there something wrong with being Human?"

The cat-creature blinks, once. "He may prove problematic, if he is indeed the one keeping her from her contractual duties. But post-signature, there is nothing I can do, except hope that she realizes her situation and strives to correct it before her time runs out. And no, the boy is not technically human, but that is another matter entirely, and of no real consequence."

Berrypunch sighs "no... I just don't think humans and ponies are compatable."

Mogwai says 'No, nothing wrong at all. I like humans. Just uh, Rarity's a pony and... aren't humans a little, ah, small in comparison?'

Rizar keeps his cannon aimed on Bahamut, still cautious.

The cat-thing does indeed seem to be completely ignoring Bahamut.

Berrypunch says 'Very very, very, teeni-weenies. Like a prepubescent colt.'

Berrypunch giggles.

Helios says 'Oh Mechonis... Why?'

Bahamut grumbles.

Helios stares up at the sky.

Rizar looks all around.

Berrypunch says 'I have no idea why, it's very sad if you ask me.'

Mogwai says 'And I've been in odder. Anyway, I think we've gotten way off track.'

Rizar stands up.

Rizar says 'Where am I...'

"This aspect of mortal relationships and their quirks is of no interest to me. But I personally don't see the harm in it, so long as the overall happiness is obtained that one strives for. Is this incorrect?" The cat-thing tilts its head, curiously.

Helios shakes his central core. "Nevermind that, where were we... Oh right."

Sean says 'I'd figure a wish granting creature is in it to spread happiness, no?'

Bahamut lifts his hand right hand up and a whiring screech fills the air as a large ball of air and light spinning in place over his hand and slowly expanding as raw power feeds off itself...

Sean says ' Spreading happiness would be...important..?'

Rizar immediately fires his cannon in Bahamut's direction, afraid of what's going on.

Helios nods. "They are happy, we will give them that, but we do not think that Rarity truly understands what it means to be one of your... 'Wishborn.'"

"I do try, yes. Unfortunately, I find that this approach backfires, not long after their wishes are granted. People are selfish creatures by nature, it seems." Kyuubey nods affirmingly, as if this was a common quote for him.

Berrypunch says 'Rizar, you're awake, good. Stop trying to blow stuff up.'

Mogwai says 'Hmm... I do travel often. What is it you wish Rarity were doing? I could see if I could persuade her somehow.'

The Cat-Thing says 'Then Rarity should not have signed the contract. I do remember asking her multiple times if her heart was set on what she was then-about to do. I will not take the blame for such an event.'

The blast from rizar's shot is sucked into the ball as it expands further shining with the light of a thousand thunderstorms call gathered in one place. Bahamut smiles slyly. "this is a once in a life time light show..."

Helios seems to shrug. "Be that as it may, she is not focused on the task enough. Perhaps you should have a chat with her."

The Cat-Thing says 'Currently, there is a problem near the town you all refer to as 'Wutai'. However, no one here is in any position to offer aid to the one currently ailing. Sometimes this is just how it is.'

Rizar says '...What is that metal orb over there? The talking one?'

Mogwai says 'You mean because none of us are Wishborn?'

The Cat-Thing says 'But truly, it is of trivial consequence. As one falls, another will rise to take its place. Such is the nature of duty.'

Helios considers that. "Is it one of the... Yoma? Or is it worse than that?"

The cat-thing nods at Mogwai. "Precisely."

Mogwai says 'What precisely is stopping us from going over there and kicking it's ass?'

Sean glanced at Rizar for only a moment, "Forget Wutai, they some of the strongest solider over there, they will probably be fine."

Helios glances over at the rusty reploid. "Greetings, we are known as Helios."

"Were it a Yoma, I would provide encouragement even for those not of my contract. However, a Witch is something entirely different. It hides behind barriers that those without a contract cannot even see, let alone engage." Kyuubey turns somewhat, looking back toward the northeast.

Rizar says '...We?'

Mogwai says 'Then say where to strike, if you can see it. I do not like the idea of merely sitting by while someone is in trouble.'

Helios says 'Hmpf. We can sense those barriers even over here. Our scanning equipment is top of the line, after all.'

Mogwai appears completely oblivious to the fight between Bahamut and Rizar while this is all going on

Sean says 'Hm? I don't seem why one wouldn't be able to obliterate such things, whatever Yoma are.'

Helios says 'We are conducting a more detailed scan as we speak, and will have more prescice data shortly.'

Bahamut thunderstorm ball collapases in on it self, creating a bright light the size of a small gem.... "Now final warning, MOVE!

The cat-thing turns around once more, and merely stares at the group with its bright, deep red eyes, not saying anything further. Nor does it move from its benched perch.

Rizar says '...We...should probably move away from that creature.'

Helios stares back.

The cat-thing is silent for a long moment, disregarding Bahamut and his fancy spells. "You waste your time. By nature, I am not allowed to lie. So when I tell you that you will have no effect in trying, I mean it as clearly as I speak it."

Mogwai says 'Then what is the details of a contract?'

"However, I can offer you what I have offered the others, should your desire to help be that encompassing." The cat-thing smiles, just faintly, and almost unnoticeably.

Mogwai says 'I might take you up on that. But I'd like to know more about what it entails first. I do not wish to make such a decision lightly'

Bahamut shrugs. As the light breaks away streaks away expanding by the second then turns back down apon the cat-like creature.

Berrypunch says 'The only offer I really want would be to go back home. But If I did take this offer what would be the chance of even being able to make a difference afterward?'

Sean sighed toward the creature, smiling for moment, slipping from his seating, if only to get a proper glance toward the being. "It can't lie, I don't see any drawbacks. If only, it might not tell us somethings, but.. Beings exist who have made wishes as well, they aren't dead, neither am I."

Sean says 'The risk seems...lack luster.'

"Unfortunately, I must contradict your statement. Many who have taken my contracts have perished. In fact, many more have been slain or allowed themselves to become corrupted than have, currently, remained alive. But the nature of these wishes is not something, as mentioned, to take likely. If you do not take your duties seriously, you will become one of that which you will be required to fight." The cat-thing lowers its head, slightly.

Rizar says '...'

Helios nods as he continues to stare back. "We know, our scans report the same signatures from the beast as those few Wishborn we managed to scan."

"And speaking of..." The cat-thing turns, as a red circle pattern on its back suddenly begins to glow with a soft light; the beams of light fired from Bahamut are drawn to this circle and sucked 'inside' with soft -thwips!- for each one, the cat-thing arching its back somewhat to contain them.

Sean proceeded to slip back to his seating, brushing himself off, if only moment. A twisted grin appeared on his face, shortly, only to be replaced by neutral expression. He went back to twiddling with his dagger idely. He muttered something out of earshot. "...

Rizar says '...What's going on?'

Mogwai says 'I'll likely take them seriously... depending on what those duties are.'

The Cat-Thing says 'Please desist. I don't enjoy that, and I'm sure you don't enjoy doing it.'

Bahamut says 'huh, i was half expecting him not too be able to back those words up..your right thats too much effort..'

The cat-thing's back pattern ceases its glow, and it sits down on the back of the bench once more, looking at Bahamut for a moment, before addressing the others again. "Now, as I was saying..."

Helios glances over at the confused reploid. "Nothing much, just the usual world threatening thing going on somewhere while we stand around and talk."

Berrypunch explains suffecently to Rizar what is going on "you fell into the garbage dump between universes, The Cleft of Dimensions. There is no way out of this hell hole and you are going to be stuck here forever. Or until something finally destroyes this world. Also I'm a talking pony."

The Cat-Thing says 'If you make a contract with me, you will be required to fight the creatures that have just claimed the life of another who has fallen in the line of duty. Essentially, that is all; from their defeat, you will be able to continue to thrive, and little else is required. It is the concept of upholding that responsibility that so many seem to misunderstand.'

Rizar says '...You're...a pony?'

The Cat-Thing says 'I will grant you a single wish, anything your heart desires. In return, you will use the powers granted from this wish in the way I have just discussed.'

Mogwai says 'I see. And is there any way to later annull the contract?'

Helios says 'No.'

The Cat-Thing says 'There is not. It is a lifelong obligation.'

Helios says 'You are selling your life to it.'

Mogwai says 'What if I leave the cleft?'

The Cat-Thing says 'As I said. It is a lifelong obligation. I cannot lie, remember.'

Bahamut says 'there is always a loop in the hole. '

Sean says '...Screw that. I'd just like to see one of you sign. Though, this job sounds almost too easy.'

Berrypunch says 'No stipulations for repreves, like say pregnancy.'

Rizar says '...You're...a pony?'

That's..." Helios pauses for a second. "Impossible."

Mogwai says 'I would be unable to fulfill my obligations if I left. And I do not plan to stay here forever, if I cannot leave, then I fear even greater tragedy will strike my home. In that case, I shall have to decline.'

Berrypunch says 'Yes Rizar, I am a pony, from a universe where ponies ruled the world'

Rizar says '...'

Bahamut says 'must be a very ... happy place....'

The Cat-Thing says 'If you accept my terms and are granted a wish, there will be no turning back. No 'reprieves'. This will be a task you undertake for the rest of your life, but the rewards are morally higher than the risks, should you live up to my expectations.'

Rizar says '...Cat creature! I will sign it...'

The Cat-Thing says, to Mogwai, 'A wise decision, then.'

Sean says '....'

Bahamut says 'hey cat thing, a quick question.. you can only speak words you know are true?'

Rizar says '...I don't care what happens... I want the wish.'

The cat-thing turns to Rizar, looking at him curiously. "And you are?"

Rizar says '...I don't know. Rizar is what I'm told, so I'm taking a swing at this. I know that I am programmed to follow orders.'

The Cat-Thing says 'Everything that passes through my voice is the truth. I am not allowed to speak otherwise.'

Mogwai says 'It sounds like there are others who can do what is morally right here. But only I can do what's right back home. I may change my mind if I find out I can freely travel back home and here as I please, so I may come back to you some day.'

Rizar says 'I will take that wish. Where do I sign?'

The cat-thing studies Rizar for a moment, as if searching for something that is not on the... outside.

Berrypunch says 'Rizar... do you even remember everything the cat just said?'

Bahamut says 'hrm, somthing isnt right there.... i just cant put my tal..Finger on it...'

Sean says 'Wait. Might I interupt...'

Kyuubey, as he is known, sits back, silent for a moment. "Do you fully understand the obligations I am stating to you? If you have any questions to ask, I strongly suggest doing so before I grant a wish for you."

Helios finally finishes his long distance scan of Wutai. "Ah, finally."

Rizar says 'I understand everything. I am willing to risk it...'

Helios says 'According to the scan... The only thing out of place near Wutai is one hungtover guard lying in a pool of his own vomit. Blech.'

Kyuubey does not look convinced. And this is a first for him, considering he is often eager for new recruits. "I fear you are on the path to throwing your life away. If I grant you this wish, know that it can never be undone, and you will be forced to do things that you may resent, even if you strongly oppose them."

Rizar says '...I am sure. Let me sign.'

"Understood. Stand before me, then, Rizar, and tell me what it is you desire." Kyuubey looks up, his catlike features distorting any seriousness he was attempting to display.

Helios moves to the side to allow Rizer to stand in front of Kyyubey.

Rizar says 'My desire? I want...'

Rizar says 'The power to bend time...'

"This is a broad desire. But I have seen it done before; hopefully it will turn out positively for you." Kyuubey looks at Rizar intently for a moment. "Very well, then. I will grant your wish."

Helios activates his close range scanning system.

Sean sighed suddenly, pushing himself off his place of seating in slight annoyance, he raised his hand in the air, placing himself between the cat and the reploid. Motioning forward, the took to lightly placing the tips of his fingers to it's forehead. "Just a moment."

Bahamut walks over too the fountian muttering somthing about crazy cultists.

Kyuubey looks like he is preparing to do just as he stated, but stops as his target is replaced with someone else, and blinks once. "Yes?"

Sean says 'Allow me to make a wish as well.. if you plan on actually making such a wish, if your unable to lie."'

Kyuubey blinks again, tilting his head. "I was just preparing to grant this man's wish as we speak, had you not interrupted. I feel I must ask that you wait your turn, if your desire is truly as strong as it seems."

Berrypunch says 'This always sounds too good to me true... Hey what was Rarity's Wish?'

Kyuubey seems a bit preoccupied with Sean and Rizar at the moment, and either doesn't hear Berry, or doesn't respond intentionally.

Helios flickers his lens. He sighes in defeat before looking over at Berry. "Something about protecting her friends."

Sean sighing, he looked on the edge of cursing, "Alright." His composure returned almost too quickly.

Kyuubey looks back at Rizar again. "Now then, are you prepared?"

Rizar says 'Yes.'

With little warning other than the verbal, Kyuubey's earpendages shoot forward, prismatic lights forming circles on Rizars chest where they strike! The cat-things earpendages actually go THROUGH these lights, sinking in deep but causing no pain or even real discomfort. Shock, maybe, but no pain. Kyuubey himself emits a soft, golden light from himself, as this happens.

Berrypunch blinks in utter disbelief.

Sean smiles happily.

The colorful circles spin rapidly on Rizar's chest as Kyuubey leaves his earpendages in for a moment, before gradually pulling them out... very slowly.

Berrypunch says 'there must be crack in my booze again...'

Rizar looks down at his chest.

Sean says 'No pen, no paper.'

Helios scans the situation, making a record for later perusal.

As Kyuubey's earpendages pull free of Rizar's chest, a rainbow of colors emit from a small, egg-shaped object it now holds; the colors shine and glimmer, before it dies down to showcase a small eggcup-looking talisman, with a crystallized, aqua-blue egg held in the metallic wrapping of a red accompaniment.

Berrypunch says 'Yeah It does help when there is a physical contract to read... Helps in case soemone forgets something.'

Kyuubey offers the strange talisman to Rizar, the colors around himself and Rizar's chest fading away. "Your wish has been granted."

Helios turns his scanners on the newly created soul gem.

Sean says '..Might I proceed then..?'

Bahamut says 'soooo now he can bend time..? seems kinda dangerous skill'

Helios nods. "We agree."

Berrypunch says 'What happens if that Gem gets stolen... Or eaten by a dragon!'

As Sean spoke, seemed to be examining Rizar, seeming quite concerned over the the Reploids reaction to the experience if only a moment. His focus now turned toward the cat like creature once more.

Mogwai says 'He dies.'

Sean says 'Dandy...'

Rizar says '...This is interesting.'

"No wish is ever more dangerous than any other. It is how it is applied, for the most part, that forms the basis for danger or complacency." Kyuubey turns, looking at Sean. "Now then. What can I do for you?"

Helios says 'Well, we hear that he becomes some sort of soulless thing, but... those rumors are unconfirmed.'

Berrypunch says 'Note to self, do not steal a robot's soul.'

Berrypunch says 'it's not nice'

Sean says 'Yes, might I.. Well.. Might I keep my wish undisclosed to those around us for now? I am inclined to whisper it.'

Rizar says '...'

Sean grins evilly.

Kyuubey looks at Sean silently for a long moment.

Sean says 'I'm not sure if I should be taking that as a thought provoking gaze or one meant to bore into the edges of my sanity. Might I request a reaction?"'

"If that is your preference, then I suppose I am not one to decline. I know not your motives, but I am not here to play judge, jury, and executioner, as it were. Whether for good or ill, your reasons are your own, and I will leave them to that. So yes, do tell me what your desire is, whether audible or otherwise." Kyuubey looks at Sean as he speaks, pointedly.

Sean smiled happily, bow forth within earshot of Kyuubey, whatever that might be defined as, and whispered words silently enough, so as, it would appear he were simply mouthing breathes of air to even the most keen of individuals. Backing away, he flashed a devilish grin, his fists slipping into his pockets. Speaking calmly he asked, "Might that be granted?"

Kyuubey looks at Sean for a moment longer, a reflection of boredom striking his cat-face for only a moment. "While I consider myself to be fairly intelligent, I must ask that wishes be kept a simplistic format. I deal in wishes that will grant a person the ability to survival the ordeals they will face under contract. If you do not have a desire you wish to make real, here and now, then please abstain from the fancy word games."

"My only hope is that you do not think of my services as a joke. Rest assured, the countless number that have fallen would tell you otherwise."

Sean says '...Fine. If you say so. I have "concrete" wish, so speak, if that doesn't agree to your "palette". Here I thought I'd be the most dangerous man in the world with that one.'

Sean says '...How about..'

Sean slipped forward once more, exchanging a few more words to the cat.

"And as much as I remain a neutral party, I would suggest not making a wish for negative results. There are plenty out there that would quickly stand against you, and given the nature of the Soul Gem which is created, you would stand to find your own demise swift." Kyuubey speaks evenly, without threat or intent thereof.

Sean says 'I cannot say I will be preforming negative or positive action. It will be more neutral. Like wishing for gold or something, no?"'

Mogwai chuckles politely.

Kyuubey blinks, looking at Sean... blankly. "Did you not just see the wish of the man who went before you, and what was created as a result? All wishes grant this, that you have asked of me. A Soul Gem is created at the granting of a wish. It is an artifact that serves as your seat of power, and a reminder of your contractual obligations."

Mogwai says 'Something tells me you won't be getting precisely what you want.'

Sean says '...Hm. Faith be damned, you white cat, I thought you could grant wishes. Alright, I suppose this next one will be alright if not that...'

"I don't prefer mind games with the requests I am provided. Speak straightforward if you truly desire something." Kyuubey's tail waves lightly.

Sean says '...'

Mogwai says 'I get the feeling whatever he wants, is going to be irresponsible. I say we beat him up and take his money.'

Sean says 'Fine. I have wish up my sleeve, if you so desire, that will be within reasonable bounds based on your previous reactions.'

Bahamut says 'hrm, i wonder... it should be possable... '

"Then speak, quietly or otherwise, and we will find out." Kyuubey seems to be growing bored, more than anything else.

Bahamut bounces a strange ominmous stone on his hand watching silently..

Helios resorts to scanning Wutai again, just to pass the time.

Sean says 'Might I wish.. to be the most powerful of all those you have ever contracted...? It's obvious you want me to help myself, no? In order that I am prepared for Witches or Yoma."'

Sean says 'Otherwise, it would seem, it's best I simply give up.'

Sean sighed then, seeming more annoyed with himself, rather than cat creature before him. He seemed to be second guessing himself. He slowly motion to turned his back toward Kyuubey. "..In fact, you should likely attend to other matters." He looked as if he were making toward walking away.

Mogwai glares daggers at Sean.

Mogwai points two fingers at her eyes, then points at Sean

"It seems you do not fully understand how my contracts work. One does not simply "become all-powerful" through a granted wish. Like any other newfound aspect about oneself, your power will grow with time and use as you learn its limits and capabilities. It is not something you just come out on top with, straightaway. You ask for too much too soon, and as a result, I cannot grant this, as it would destroy you outright. And I do not wish to see that happen."

Kyuubey looks evenly at Sean as he goes to walk away, saying nothing more.

Rizar says '...'

Mogwai says 'Aww, can't we see him explode?'

Mogwai says 'What? Dishonest people put me on edge.'

Rizar sits next to Kyuubey, becoming silent and obedient.

Sean slipped on a grin as he placed himself in proper seating next to fountain, looking toward Mogwai with complete lack of enmity. Looking toward Kyuubey, he seemed as if an idle thought had accured to him that made his grin curl into a more mischievious manner. Sighing aloud, he straightened his face, allowing himself to enjoy the spray of mist behind himself with downpour of fountain as he now motioned to speak.

Sean says 'Kyuubey, what do you wish for?'

Rizar says '...Hm?'

Sean says 'That is to say, I wonder your personal wishes..'

"I have no desires. But to be honest, I do not see the value of typical humankind's everyday 'things', either. I simply 'am', and little more. My goals are much larger in scale than mere desires and needs or wants." Kyuubey's tone lifts somewhat, apparently glad for the change in topic after all that.

"Unfortunately, as it were, Gale appears to have failed in his duty. Nevertheless, others will rise to the challenge, I am sure. If your friends' lives are at stake, I would suggest letting the most recent ones who have taken my contract be known what is happening near this town, so that they may take according steps to subdue the eventual threat." Kyuubey turns again, looking northeast once more.

Mogwai says 'Gale?'

"The boy and his equine friend will need to part ways for at least a short time if the latter is to keep her head above water, so-to-speak. If she is of any consequence to those here, I would suggest letting her know not to misstep, lest she fall to the corruption." Kyuubey hops down from the bench at that point, shaking himself off.

Mogwai says 'Why exactly do we need to break them up?'

Helios says 'We will let her know of that, if it makes you less worried.'

Kyuubey says "Another one who has taken the contract, yes. He showed promise, but alas, his ego was too much for him. He did not know a fight that was over his head when he saw it."

Helios looks over at Mogwai. "For her personal health."

Mogwai says 'I've never known a relationship to be bad to someone's health before.'

Kyuubey says "I am not worried, no. I wish only not to have to deal with those who would fall into despair at her passing in such a way, much less witness your horror when she becomes your next target, thereafter. Those who fall while under contract are often taken to becoming that which they fight against."

Rizar says 'I will not succumb to any weaknesses.'

Mogwai says 'I mean, if it really needs to be done, I've dabbled in being a bitch. Wonder if she's the jealous type... or him for that matter.'

Helios says 'As we have gathered from our scan results.'

Kyuubey starts off toward the west, turning to look back at Rizar curiously for a moment. "Often times, it doesn't become your choice. Such as it was with so many others..." He turns then, and heads off toward that western avenue.

Rizar says 'I...will not...succumb.'

Mogwai says 'I'm... confused. But I guess I'll look into it if I see her.'

Helios says 'Ambience is a kid, I doubt that it would bother him much.'

Mogwai says 'That's not really what bothers me. I'm concerned over being advised to split them up, but not being told why.'

Mogwai says 'Only being told that bad things will happen otherwise. That's about as valid an explanation as "Shenanigans"'