Heat ☄ 001

[fevoreish]

Who: Heat, Serph
Where: Espoir, in front of Peorth's church
Style: Either
Status: MEET THE CANNIBALS. Open!

"So that's how it is."

Heat glowered with his back to Serph, arms crossed obstinately over his chest.

He was tense, peeved. His Leader didn't tell him what he wanted to hear at all, but he couldn't say it was too much of a shocker,

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[phantomfenton]

There's a tired teenager headed their way, with some flimsy-looking practice sword over his shoulder. It looks like he might pass within talking distance of them soon, and he's eyeing them curiously (if a little warily) while he walks.

(ooc: Question: Serph says he's sitting on some church steps. Are these two characters in front of Peorth's church?)

[[OOC: Yeah they're likely in front of Peorth's church]]

[cannibalcrown]

Serph tilted his head up. He sensed something nearby; someone approaching. He went rigid and glanced around out the corners of his eyes. He brought a hand up, silencing Heat before the redheaded Embryon could speak and quickly gestured with his hand; index finger up for a second before he gestured towards his ear and motioning to the ground.

[fevoreish]

Heat's eyes narrowed. He caught and understood Serph's signal immediately, dropping to the ground and whipping around to see what his Leader had noticed. He growled and carefully reached for his big-ass grenade launcher, lying in wait for whoever-it-was to appear.

At least his weapon made it through his journey intact.

[phantomfenton]

They don't have to wait long. Soon enough Danny's gotten comparitively close to them. He's still a few dozen feet away, and he's slowed his walk to nearly a halt by now while eyeing them uncertianly.

The kid's finally gotten a better view of the men between him and his destination, and it's clear that he's toying with the idea of simply turning around and walking back the way he came. After all, he hasn't yet met anyone in Somarium who could be seriously dangerous to him; now he's getting a very bad feeling that if he sticks around, he just might.

[cannibalcrown]

As Danny came into range, Serph allowed himself to relax. He couldn't sense anything inherently dangerous about this approaching being. One of the Lokapala? They did not appear to be wearing the uniform of the Karma Society...

A quick hand gesture to Heat told the redhead to lower his weapon.

[fevoreish]

Hmph.

Heat placed his weapon back where it belonged and rose back to his feet. He placed a haughty, condescending hand in his hip, a testy expression on his face. Nonetheless, he lifted his free hand and waved the stranger - a child? - over impatiently.

"Finally, someone who might know something."

[phantomfenton]

Danny waves back, not at all relaxing. At least that redhead lowered his weapon, though the fact that he had that thing at all is not at all reassuring. One way or another, Danny can't just walk away now. He resumes his walk, though at a much slower pace. When he's about ten feet away--close enough to talk but far out of arm's reach--he stops again.

"Uh, hi." Argh, why does his voice have to be higher than it usually sounds now? It probably has to do with how blatantly tense he seems. If he can just get past them into the church...

[cannibalcrown]

Serph rose up to his feet and crossed his arms over his chest. Being on the steps made the Embryon leader appear taller and more imposing... Even when he gave a curious headtilt in Danny's direction.

[fevoreish]

Heat stretched (his half-hearted attempt to relax his body) and placed a hand behind his head with a grunt. He exchanged a glance with Serph.

"Where is your tribe leader?" was the first question to come from Heat's mouth, his tone impatient, less than pleasant. The man had an overall devil-may-care attitude about him. He looked back to Danny, giving the back of his head a scratch.

"We want a conference."

Off for the night, will continue tomorrow.

[phantomfenton]

Never before has Danny wished so feverently that his growth-spurt had come sooner. Being short for even a fifteen-year-old, his pitiful handfull of inches and feet seem particularly dismal when compared to Seph's towering height.

He looks taken off guard by the question. He sort of gawks for a moment before blurting out,"I don't have a tribe leader." Smooth, Danny. At least he's not stuttering. "But, uh, if you want to talk to whoever's in charge of this Church--" He glances up at the building, looking back at the two very quickly. "--I don't know if she's available right now."

See: doesn't know if he wants to let two very dangerous men into a church that's usually populated by only youngish women and a kid. Sure, Peorth and the rest could probably deffend themselves if they needed to, but the building would probably get trashed in the process.

[cannibalcrown]

Serph, arms still folded across his chest, stepped down from the steps and onto the flat ground. He was considerably shorter than his companion -- only a few inches taller than Danny for that matter. Serph exchanged another glance with Heat and then focused his gaze on Danny.

"...Karma society?" he asked. His tone was relatively flat and neutral, nothing threatening... Unlike Heat's.

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[phantomfenton]

Seraph's small efforts make a difference: Danny relaxes the tiniest bit, focusing on him instead of the considerably more intimidating Heat.

"Karma society?" Danny repeats blankly. "What, like the song?"

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[fevoreish]

"What do you know about a song?" Heat cut in urgently, eyes flashing. That certainly snagged his attention; the only song that could possibly mean is Sera's song. And if this boy knew Sera's song...

"Where's Sera?" His voice started low, building in volume as he spoke. "Are you keeping her here after all? Answer me."

Wrong userpic , sorry.

[phantomfenton]

"W-what?!" Danny takes a step away from them, looking alarmed all over again. As Heat's voice grows in volume, Danny shinks back, clearly moments away from making a fight-or-flight decision. Considering his comparitive size, chances are it'll be flight.

"It's just a song--I-I don't know anything! I don't even know who Sera is!"

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[fevoreish]

"Don't you know anything?"

Never mind that Heat had no clue about all of this information, such as the Karma Society, until Serph had filled him in mere moments ago. He shook his head, crossing his arms tightly across his chest.

"Anyone you consider your leader will do. If you can't give us information, then send us to someone who can."

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[phantomfenton]

Danny bristles at the put-down, but doesn't do anything besides glare. At least he's not being yelled at anymore.

"I don't have a 'leader'. The Overlord watches over Somarium, but you can't just 'call' the floaty lady over." He's got guts, for a scared kid.