002: ✩ Duel two [Video/Possible Action for Traverse Town]

[mister_foppish]

Hrm. I can't really say it's particularly important but, in case you wished to know, I…am no longer staying in the hotel. I am, however, still residing in Traverse Town. It would seem I do know someone here, after all. I also wanted to thank those for their kindness, in receiving me here. I realize I am not the only person who has crossed such a difficult path but, nevertheless, I wish to thank you for helping me.

[A considerate pause, and Pegasus swirls a glass of wine in his hand. Clearly someone hasn't been sleeping at proper hours.]

How does one live in a place with eternal night? Well, I suppose it has its perks. I always did love starry nights. Constellations hold a special fascination for me, I guess you might say. They have so much meaning.

[He makes a gesture towards a particular portion of the sky out the window.]

If you look carefully you can see this square in the sky, in the north. It's my—er, well, the Constellation Pegasus. The Square of Pegasus…

[A small tic creases his mouth, as if he were amused by that idea.]

Legend holds that there was once a beautiful princess who was seduced by the God of the Sea, Poseidon. In turn, in her anger, because it was in the temple consecrated to her that this act happened, Athena turned her into a monster, who became known as Medusa. Pegasus sprang forth, supposedly, from her blood, when she was slain by the hero Perseus. How interesting isn't it, that a beautiful creature could be born of something that became ugly and evil?

[A wistful sigh as he settled his chin upon his hand and stared out the window, sitting on the sill beneath it. The stars cast a silvery sheen on his hair, making him look a bit inhuman.]

If you examine it closely, supposedly as it stretches across Pisces and Aquarius it feasibly represents the evolution between one mode of thinking to another. The meaning therein indicates a leap in consciousness or a shift in mindset. But to look at the individual stars that compose the constellation and its circumstances…The transition is uneasy. Misfortune seems evident. The constellation says, to me: "Ambition, vanity, intuition, enthusiasm, caprice, and bad judgment." In fact, it borrows a star in the head of Andromeda—the Chained Woman. A symbol of power…In a way. But also how many basic and fundamental forms are brought into the light of soul and mind, and how light can reach the very darkest of places and forms. Turning evil into good…In other words.

[His gaze drifts back to the screen.]

Perhaps there are poor choices to be made that are unforeseen, or are predestined. Who is to say? I can only move forward. If there is light at the end of this journey, I suppose we'll know by the end, won't we?

I suppose it makes sense, that I might see it now. I've heard it's growing to be autumn here, isn't it? Back home it was the high end of summer. I was an autumn child myself, so it's sort of nostalgic for me…

[A soft, lilting laugh permeates the air. It sounds kind of sorrowful and lonely, actually.]

Well, nevermind. I suppose that's enough rambling for one night.

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[albinoidiot]

You're pretty deep, fancy-pants.

[Sometime during your explanation, Dante caught sight of you from the street. He slipped underneath the window and sat there watching the sky listening to the nerd-talk.]

You learn somethin' new everyday.

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[mister_foppish]

[His hand had been placed poetically beneath his chin, elegant fingers curving against his alabaster skin as he mused quietly on that whole thing with the reflection of the stars in his eye. There's an absent nod and then Pegasus blinks to the sound of a voice that sounds suspiciously near…Upon realizing there's an actual person standing there beneath his first floor window he comically nearly falls back from it with a muffled "oof!" of surprise.]

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[mister_foppish]

[Ducking down below and disappearing for a moment he then crawled back up to peer out over the edge down at him. Sneaking up on him like that made him lose his focus and he got caught off-guard. May as well have made his heart burst in his chest for all how you scared him. The Town was quiet and the streets completely abandoned at this hour, after all. For all he knew you could have been a monster.]

D-dante?…You startled me. [You're going to give me a heart attack. Don't do that again, please.] Whatever are you doing here at this hour?

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[albinoidiot]

[When Pegasus ducked back, Dante masked his chuckles into his sleeve, staying cool and smooth as he continued looking up at the stars. He had a smirk over his lips as he spoke his response.]

I don't sleep much. Live nearby. Heard you talking, got interested. What's that constellation over there?

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[mister_foppish]

[It's all well and good for you if you're Dante then. For Pegasus however, that was a different story.]

....You do?

[He really had no idea he lived so close.]

Ah, well. I suppose that's fair enough. Hmmm.

[He glances towards the sky in the direction Dante pointed, peering for a moment with intensity.]

The Constellation Scorpio. It clearly indicates potential for great power, but without integrity or wisdom in wielding it...It can carry the threat of ruination. Depending on the influences present...It can indicate a rash, head-strong person who is destructive to himself by his own obstinacy. Though capable of great honour and power he can easily succumb to danger and violence.

Ah, and...Within the constellation the direction of the moon from it seems to portend the death of a mother, or a wife, or great sickness.

[He glances back to stare at him, now serious.]

The passions are strong and there is a tendency for trouble associated with the opposite sex, but it does indicate a shrewd and cunning mind with organizational abilities.

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[knowledgephilia]

How accurate. I wasn't aware there was another interested in the art of astrology.

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[mister_foppish]

[Essentially, he read the stars and divined their meaning over his own life and what might become of it here. Where he might be led..Well, it was a distinct possibility, in a fashion, at least.]

Ye~es, Though depending on how you read into it the stars that govern the constellation can be seen to be filled with malefics, or misfortune rather than simply a positive interpretation. It makes sense, really. If you look for that sort of thing without balance...[Like Trelawney, maybe?]

"Disgrace, ruin and often a violent death", and so on, so I hear.

[Looking grim but amused, at that. Altogether that wasn't too far off from what had transpired back home.]

Not bad for someone who isn't a witch, eh? I guess you could say it was part of my studies, given the influences from different cultures it holds. [Particularly Egypt.]

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[knowledgephilia]

I never did fancy divination to begin with. [She muttered.]

What cultures do you like? Any favorites?

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[mister_foppish]

It can have its limitations, if misconstrued.

Egyptian..!

[He said aloud without thinking. It's simply been a point of fascination since Cyndia's death. A bit morbid perhaps. But it was the basis for everything that had transpired in his life up to this point.]

But I like all sorts of cultures. The Greeks are pretty interesting too. And feudal Japan...~ ♥

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[thisonemaiden]

Are there...more stories such as these from your world? It was very interesting.

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[mister_foppish]

There are very many indeed. Mythology is a fascinating subject indeed, isn't it?

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[thisonemaiden]

Yes, it is.

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[mister_foppish]

There are many stories in my world that are used to describe the nature of phenomena, or simply for the romance of it...

I think it's all very interesting, too. That's why I've spent a long time studying them.

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[sanguineheels]

You seem to know quite a bit about astronomy and mythology. [she pauses to laugh.]

And you might be quite gifted in storytelling, too! But it's good to see you're adjusting well to being here. It takes a while, for some.

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[mister_foppish]

[He has much knowledge about the supernatural and the occult, so why not those as well? He had to, to get as far as he had with the myths and stories surrounding the mystical land of Egypt.]

Hmm. Perhaps. Not as well-versed in it as others, I imagine. Though it tied in nicely for the example I used.

I don't believe we've spoken before...

[He would have recognized her.]

Is it easy as all that from a simple post to say whether or not a person is adjusting "well"?

[sanguineheels]

Ah no, we haven't spoken. I'm Lenalee.

[She dips her head slightly in a rather informal bow.]

I suppose I could be generalizing, but I doubt you would much feel like speaking to everyone about the stars if you hadn't yet gotten settled.

[mister_foppish]

Lenalee...?

[He'll return the motion, if only just.]

Pegasus. A pleasure to make your acquaintance.

[Peers pretty close to the screen, offering a knowing smile.]

My dear girl, to be entirely honest with you I am not at all settled in the way that is quite to my liking. But, well enough, I suppose. It is simply a little hobby of mine, that's all.

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[eyeofazure]

[Noel was working late that night. She was on her way home when she heard her newest Roomie talking. She still wasn't sure of this man, but she had no reason to be worried about him or Seto's judgement.]

I've heard some if those stories.

[Those were...very old. By her time most of that part of history was lost due to the war and exodus to the mountains.]

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[mister_foppish]

Why, hello hello, and a good evening to you, Miss Noel~.

Really? I wouldn't have guessed!

[Don't mind him. He's just curious. And why shouldn't he be, given he doesn't know you that well!


ooc: Is she home or just outside?]

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[eyeofazure]

Ah-Uhm

[Speaking with strangers really wasn't her forte. She wished Seto spoke of him before, then again he doesn't really talk about anything but duel monsters.]

Do you know all about this subject?


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[mister_foppish]

[Pegasus has been bored being cooped up like this, so he doesn't mind the chitchat.]

Mmmm. I do. At least, enough that I could answer questions, if you wished.

[About the stories, that is. If she wanted a reading, well...He might be able to do it, but don't count on accuracy. He might make something up for fun!


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[styx_and_stones]

Actually... Pegasus was created when my idiot older brother scooped some clouds out of the sky and put wings on a baby horse to give to his ... ugh... newborn sunspot Hercules...

But, you mortals do come up with some crazy stories to explain these things.

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[mister_foppish]

Well, I guess I prefer a little romanticism then! Can't hurt to be a little inventive, hence they call it the "art of storytelling".

Ooooh~? Doesn't sound like you're particularly fond of him at all....

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[mister_foppish]

[Wait..! Brother..? His gaze intensifies as he stares, letting that sink in.]

. . . Hmn. Interesting. You're Hades, aren't you?

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[styx_and_stones]

Yeah, and I've got to tell you I don't see the point in trying to 'glamorize' everything. I can see why you would, as a mortal you really don't have anything better to do, but really, I have more important things to do than waste time telling half-baked little stories. The lives of Gods are a good deal more complicated than that.