about time this happened

[kizunaprotector]

[There's something not quite right with Pleiades. It's not like him to transform simply for the sake of transforming, but there he is, lounging about Ryuuzaki's room, donning his dragon-like armor just as she turns away for a moment to fasten on an arm guard

There's something different about that armor, though. It seems to be more...flashy? Angular

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[kizunaprotector]

Hn, you really do try to make us look out to be brutish, don't you. [And another dismissive sniff.]

This is just to demonstrate what he should be able to do. He channels our power without being one of us, and thusly does not access our full power. This is unacceptable. He should be using all or none. The ways of our world demand it.

[countertrap]

"At the cost of his will..!?"

[kizunaprotector]

[There's a shrug.]

You humans are needlessly complex.

[countertrap]

"Gh... Are we..?" Does that even matter? "Just what are you planning anyway...? You want to show your 'power'? And how are you going to do that if you don't think anything here is worth that?"

[kizunaprotector]

That is none of your concern. We can occupy this form for as long as needed to seek a challenge, or wait if one does not present itself.

[It's clear though, that even in this form, there are still bags under "Pleiades'" eyes. The Noise may be able to maintain its current power level, but can his human body really take that much strain...?]

[countertrap]

"As long..." For a moment, she simply stares, mouth hanging open in slight shock. It's not hard to see those bags, given how pale 'Pleiades' is, and the fact that his hair is now white. The fatique stands out considerably...



And as a result, her expression changes yet again.

"Gh..." Her grip on the sword tightens. "Is that so..." And perhaps even the energy in the room now changes...

[kizunaprotector]

[It does change, but "Pleiades" doesn't seem to be regarding it as a threat. Instead "he" is simply looking down at her, crossing his arms.]

Indeed. Surely not even a human would need us to repeat ourselves.

[countertrap]

"You..." The rage builds. "You will leave his body... Right now...!" And though the blade doesn't shake the energy quivers, and it seems even the armor is affected. "You hear me..!?"

[kizunaprotector]

[And there's a...chuckle?]

Aren't you amusing. You think we would listen to you...?

[countertrap]

It's likely that a normal person would have had trouble noticing the next move Ryuzaki made- the charge forward was quick, quicker than she herself likely thought was possible, with the blade coming down in a sweeping arc-

[kizunaprotector]

[And "Pleiades" doesn't seem perturbed by the sudden charge at all. Instead, there's just a slight movement to the side, just a quick step over that somehow seems relaxed and lazy despite the sudden movement. It's just enough to avoid being hit.]

[countertrap]

And if that's the case then a quick return attack- the slice that moved up is now coming down...

Hard.

[kizunaprotector]

[And this time, a jump backwards to avoid that movement. Really, humans, so slow.

Although that impact with the floor...]

Haah, what's this now?

[countertrap]

So slow eh..?

The blade is returning- and Ryuzaki is charging..! "Tch... YOUR EXECUTION..!"

[kizunaprotector]

[It's a quick decision.]

You've piqued our interest, I suppose. If you can break the floor...try breaking this.

[And then suddenly, a static-like warp opens up in front of "Pleiades'" body...]

[countertrap]

"Heh?" Oh shit.

This can't be good-