[Thread] Anticipation

[fire_cadence]

Characters: OU Hao Asakura, OPEN
Where: The park
When: After his 'announcement' over the messenger; a day after the mod!plot imagined deaths
Summary: Hao wishes to meet with those who claim to be strong, in hopes of furthering his objective.
Warnings: Hao can read minds (so note beforehand if you character has some ability that prevents mind-reading)

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[transparentdark]

Hearing the call for the 'strong' to meet in the park (and having nothing to do after a long day of being a cadaver), Hades found attending whatever sort of meeting this was to be a productive way to spend the afternoon. Physically, he wasn't anything too amazing, but an immunity to almost every weapon and prodigious intelligence- on top of his more dark skills- made him a formidable man to stand against regardless. Losing the cuffs only gave him more reign over them, allowing how strongly he could push his will on others and making his lies even more deceitful.

Even if his abilities weren't what Hao was seeking, it didn't hurt to stand and see which of the residents claimed they were powerful.

He made his way over to the shaman at an even pace, in no rush to be there or be gone. This was simply something to pass the time with, nothing more. Acheron might have come off as lazy or disinterested, but all the better. No one would think to suspect anything of him, and he liked it that way.

[fire_cadence]

At the faint crunch of leaves against the ground, Hao tilted his head up, swiftly scanning the area for the next person. His eyes soon landed upon the older, dark-haired man whom was slowly making his way forward. He seemed to be in no rush - quite like his dear brother, the thought of which brought a rather warm smile to his lips.

As the man finally reached him, Hao greeted, "Hello. I am Hao Asakura. And you are?" His smile widened partially as he awaited his response.

To a stranger, his smile made him appear innocently cordial. An utterly, harmless young man. However, to those who knew him, it was a mere facade. Or perhaps it was not. He never made it quite clear as to what he was feeling. The only aspect evident, was that he was almost never as innocuous as his smile.

[transparentdark]

He knew better than to trust a smile. Guilty until proven innocent was the key, as criminals never made themselves look like criminals unless they were amateurs, and they were easily dealt with. Acheron met Hao's smile with one as simple and assuming as a smile could be.

"Acheron Hades. A pleasure, I'm sure." He extended a hand calmly to the shaman, though whether he took it or not was his choice. It didn't matter much to Hades. Simply a formality, manners.

For all it mattered, he could have glared and snarled down at him and the likelihood of anyone later remembering his face or expression as more than a neutral blur was highly unlikely. Yet, where was the fun in that? He enjoyed putting on a different face, a different air. It wasn't as though it was anything difficult. So he smiled, ever the gentleman.

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Hao smoothly reached forward to take Hades's hand for a brief handshake. Being polite was something he had grown accustomed to behaving, the only exception being when he was pushed to the limits of a fight, which was a moment seen rarely. Of course, this experience was interesting, as it wasn't often he met someone who wasn't quivering in fear or having a completely submissive demeanor.

Then again, most of the individuals of Econtra treated him in the complete opposite manner, but that was primarily because they did not know him. And if they had, it was when he still had the cuff to restrain him. It was a wonder as to what the others would think about him now that he was freed from the manacle.

"So what abilities do you hold?" he inquired, deciding there was no point in making small talk when there was a more essential matter to complete.

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"I say with complete modesty that I am the best liar in any world." Although there was no modesty, really, it wasn't too far from the truth. It had never been difficult to make others believe any lie he told, even those bordering on the outrageous. "Invincible, uncapturable, nigh-omnipotent, and for all it's worth, this might not even be what I really look like." It was, of course, but Hao wouldn't know that.

And, while he wasn't technically 100% invincible, he was certainly close enough to it. Counts for something, doesn't it?

[fire_cadence]

Hao's eyes flickered with intrigue - or, at least, what resembled one. "Mm...and what do you feel about using your lies to kill - or at least harm - another?" he inquired, slightly tilting his head to the side questioningly. "Would that bother you?"

That was probably one of the most essential deciding factor of whether he'd be competent in aiding his objective. It was when a heart wavered that it produced weakness. A vulnerability that could be mercilessly exploited at any moment.

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Hades examined the fingers of one hand as though bored with the question. "I shot my own brother point-blank and have done the same to many others." After a moment, he looked back up at Hao, a wicked little grin crossing his cold features. "So, no. I have no qualms with it at all. I'm not one of the most wanted men in the world for nothing, you know." A title he loved to brandish at any given opportunity. It was his legacy. His name was a feared word among the masses- and he loved it so.

[fire_cadence]

Confident and without any misgivings. It actually reminded him of himself - on the surface anyway. It was rather intriguing. Chuckling bemusedly, Hao inquired, "Well, then, what do you think about helping me destroy those who are weak and useless? Without the cuffs, this is the perfect opportunity."

[transparentdark]

"It is, and something I'd be more than glad to assist with." A sort of collected malice emanated from the dark pits of his eyes, giving a glimpse at his willingness to participate in such destruction. He had always been fond of weeding out the worthless, finding inherent joy in their eradication and almost as much in planning it. Aside from his tormenting of Persephone when he arrived, his stay had been filled with far too little self-caused suffering than he cared for. Now would be the best time to rise from his dormancy.

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His answer was probably one of the most pleasing answers he had received all day. So far, most of the others had given a tentative reply, with an inclination against killing. Now, here was someone actually willing to help, without a single regard for a human's life. It was almost a pity there weren't more like him. "Wonderful," he stated, a warm smile spreading across his lips once more. "Then feel free to hurry on and do so." Again, there wasn't any time to waste. With the cuffs off, the opportunity was just right, and every second was precious.