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[to_slay_god]

[Sitting alone near the mall's fountain sits a familiar figure to those who know the world of the Lock Down well. Clad in his usual casual combination of Haori, pants, and shirt, Naoya seems to show no real emotion in the face of finding himself so far from home

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[becausedrama]

*It only made sense, for Naoya...for Cain to be here. Metatron had seen others, other Abels, a Yuzu, an Amane... It was only a matter of time.

He approaches slowly, clearly uncertain. It's been a long time since he's interacted with him directly. In fact...had he ever, as an angel?*

[to_slay_god]

[As he spies the seraph, a well defined snarl comes over Naoya's face.]

Voice of God, what have I done to deserve a visit from one such as yourself?

[becausedrama]

None of us did anything. This world captures others of its own volition, at random. *He...seems kind of sad, if you can read him, Naoya.*

[to_slay_god]

You seem less combative then the last time I heard from you, angel. When you spoke of hunting down my younger brother if her were ever to abuse his power.

[becausedrama]

The Abel I know sided with us. *A pause.* I...would not hunt him down of my own volition. I was likely on assignment when I said that in your world - that is, not speaking for myself.

[to_slay_god]

You don't seem to be lying. But your phrasing makes it seem as if you are nothing but God's lapdog.

[becausedrama]

*Metatron chuckles, a bit sadly. His expression is...almost nostalgic.* You would say it that way, yes. You always have, even if the exact words have changed.

[to_slay_god]

Tell me, angel, what connection do you have to me? You speak as if you know me well.

[becausedrama]

You...don't know? ...Are the lies truth in your world? *These last two seemed to be almost to himself, but the next question was definitely directed at Naoya.* What do you expect me to be?

[to_slay_god]

I know you as the highest of angels and mouth piece of God. Nothing more.

[becausedrama]

I was originally a human. If you've heard that, you probably remember that human as Enoch, son of Jared. ...In my world, at least, that is a lie.

[to_slay_god]

A bit esoteric, yes, but I have heard of it. So what is so different where your from that distresses you so?

And his username is finally fulfilled! Sorry for any resulting brainbreak on your end, Naoya.

[becausedrama]

The son of Jared was chosen because he was the closest relative of mine that shared my name. It made it easy to confuse. The lie began because nobody wanted to acknowledge that the bloodline I belonged to was worthy of ascent.

*A heavy pause. He was going to make himself wide open. He was going to make himself vulnerable. A Naoya that didn't know...that was an advantage. But...no, he had to. His Naoya knew full well, and all Naoyas did, should they meet him.*

I was once called Enoch, son of Cain.

[to_slay_god]

[There is silence for several minutes as Naoya stares emptily into space. He'd never even contemplated such a possibility, let alone one involving an angel being among his decedents.]

So your my, or rather another version of me, son. T I imagine the almighty had a field day with that knowledge.

[When in doubt, snark and condensed.]

Ack, sorry, that line was supposed to be "and all Naoyas deserved to". Way to proofread, self.

[becausedrama]

It was not my lineage He chose me for. I decided to search for my own truth, and found a piety so great that I found favor with Him.

[to_slay_god]

I find this all endlessly interesting. But, if I may ask, is the Cain of your world still forsaken by the heavens?