[ perhaps it's because that pilot suit reminds him so much of an EVA's, but Kaworu is feeling particularly chatty today, even despite his...bizarre awakening.
tone calm, friendly (though as always, vaguely distant), Kaworu switches the device to VOICE, opening a feed. ]
Welcome to Zodion, Tieria-san. What would you like to know? It's hardly a narrow matter.
[ this voice--? no, not one he recognizes, placid in tone. his suspicion is immediately cast, though the reasons for suspicion in the first place is hardly quantitative; Tieria would cast suspicion towards a beady-eyed, baby animal if the circumstances were right. ]
Zodion... [ as it said in the letter, of course. ]
Most specifically, I request information regarding my arrival here. What purpose am I meant to serve to these Twelve? I request clarification of the duties they intend to bestow upon me.
[ well, Kaworu certainly isn't a baby animal, and by no means would he find suspicion of him unwarranted if one were to truly know his nature. that said, he's somewhat oblivious to this kind of lack of affect, so he continues in the same, amiable way. ]
You're here to provide power to them, as far as I know. You'll find not much is known here, even to those who have remained for months on end...
[ a beat, well, this was the part he did know, at least... ]
--ah. As for the duties expected of you...they've already been bestowed. The method may not be to your liking, however, as I've found it isn't at all to many...but it involves ingratiating yourself to them with the help of another. Do you get it...?
[ what inefficient people must be living here. was it really under such heavy lock and chain? as far as the second part is concerned, the idea that Kaworu means sexual ingratiation is not one that would ever occur to Tieria spoken in such a vague manner. it's not that he's naive necessarily but it's not the kind of consequence he's expecting by any means. ]
I understand but your answer leaves much to be desired. Provided you aren't affiliated with my captors, there's no reason for you to hold back. Ingratiating oneself how exactly?
[ ...well. Kaworu isn't the type to withhold anything and this guy sure seems to need it, so. ]
Put simply, Tieria-san,-- you have no choice in it. Perhaps your letter was misleading? You don't have the right to refuse what they desire-- which in short, is for you to have sexual relations with those also present here.
[ was that too blunt? Kaworu has no sense of such things so he continues, fingers brushing his chin in contemplation as he speaks half to himself. ]
It is still a mystery to me as to why it must be sexual in nature, but...
[ ... best to stop him now-- he'll go on forever. ]
[ there's an audible, offended-sounding gasp at the first mention of sexual relations. granted, he's not so offended by Kaworu himself or even his bluntness-- that's all for the actual act he's being asked to perform. it's a moment before he bothers to cut Kaworu off, taking in that information. ]
You intend to tell me that our compliance is forced, correct? If I were to refuse to comply, what would my sentence be? If, as you say and understandably, there are many folk that do not regard this endeavor with enthusiasm, I would assume there are those that have attempted refusal.
[ just hypothetically. though you can bet that he's going to be adamant to refuse just from that stern tone of voice. this isn't funny. he's been ripped away from his comrades only to have his body returned to him and this is the fate that awaits him? was his sacrifice for absolutely nothing? ]
[ uh oh. had he offended him, somehow...? aaah, man... ]
You'll comply. You may decline for as long as it takes, but there's some sort of power in the mark-- you have one, right?-- that forces you to go along with what they want. Eventually.
[ as an afterthought-- ]
...or, so I've heard. I apologize, I understand this is jarring for some individuals.
[ pushing down his usual curiousity of "can i see??", Kaworu speaks slowly, realizing this man seems more akin to his way of analyses than most. ]
I...do, but only on admitted hearsay, as I've never been taken by the supposed power of it. As far as I have personally experienced, it seems to activate when you use an...ability-- if that is the right word for it-- as well as during a sexual act itself. In the case your abilities were stunted upon arrival here, we seem to be rewarded with rejuvenation of it upon completing certain physical worship, but even I have nowhere near my original strength returned.
As for the power of the mark, I presume as it is a brand from the gods it must be a channel to their power over you, subsequently it could be suggested that is how they force you to comply. While there has been conjecture on the removal of the mark physically, I haven't seen any successful results...I have doubts on whether removing the mark itself would work. I haven't tried, though.
[ then again, maybe Leaks trying to construct a
( ... )
[ that deduction would be correct as he would definitely answer such a request with a quip about the lack of purpose in such an action. ]
What? One moment.
[ given that he says he hasn't "personally experienced" the power of it and given his explanation for its power, Tieria can only conclude one of two possibilities. he has either successfully fulfilled its demands before effect has taken place or has found some way around it. it's doubtful to be the second, considering the hopeless situation he presented but it was still a notable oddity. ]
Why has the mark not personally affected you?
[ regardless, he has much to consider. the thought of removing it had crossed his mind, but with the place his mark is situated (under the jaw), any cruder method is out. and similarly, he would surmise that if these supposed gods held such control over them, enough that they had returned him to his body and brought him to this world, removing a symbol from his body was not going to be enough to remove the curse
( ... )
[ no way around this, and Kaworu isn't ashamed in the least (but that's more out of a distinct distance between himself and normal people, rather than his ego. not that he didn't have one, though) of his habits. ]
I haven't needed to be forced. A sex drive is perfectly normal for regular Lili-- I mean, human beings-- correct? I would be miffed were I to be forced into it, however. So, for now, I can only tell you what I've heard on that count.
[ Kaworu hasn't put much thought into how to get the mark or the power off of him-- and likely wouldn't, unless it truly started to become a problem. ]
Yes. It is regrettable, but I can offer you no consolation on that count that isn't more than petty words. There are some who find this place hospitable to the point of frivolous, human things, but I could not reasonably expect everyone to think that way.
[ Tieria understands that just because he's completed said activities before any deadlines doesn't mean anything hideously obscene, don't worry. though he may change his mind later. for now, he thinks Kaworu must be very intimidated by these gods that he has yet to even acknowledge as such. ]
I expect no such words. Though I am left with a single query. For you particularly.
[ intimidated? haha. ha. yes, he's so afraid...and by that, of course, the truth is that he isn't at all afraid. he's been under the fingers of people placing themselves at God's level, as well as being part of that myth himself, so there's no need for any such feeling.
You referred to the other individuals residing in this place as "humans." With such a detached manner of speaking of them... forgive me if I am being presumptuous, but are you human?
[ honestly, Tieria's mind is screaming that this person might be just like him, might be an Innovade. but he absolutely can't jump the gun as tempting as it is. ]
[ --oh. that's...unexpected. were he to think of anything at all for the other to ask, Kaworu might have presumed it to be something concerning his sexual habits...but this?
eyes flickering away from the device (good thing it's just voice), Kaworu answers with a bit of a smile on his face, the feeling carrying through in his voice. ]
[ asked such a direct question regarding it, and given his answer, Tieria shakes his head, comes to his senses that of course he isn't an Innovade... he was the only one left. still, he is curious, though it is understandably not the most open of topics to discuss. he hardly had intentions of sharing his own identity at the moment. ]
tone calm, friendly (though as always, vaguely distant), Kaworu switches the device to VOICE, opening a feed. ]
Welcome to Zodion, Tieria-san. What would you like to know? It's hardly a narrow matter.
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Zodion... [ as it said in the letter, of course. ]
Most specifically, I request information regarding my arrival here. What purpose am I meant to serve to these Twelve? I request clarification of the duties they intend to bestow upon me.
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You're here to provide power to them, as far as I know. You'll find not much is known here, even to those who have remained for months on end...
[ a beat, well, this was the part he did know, at least... ]
--ah. As for the duties expected of you...they've already been bestowed. The method may not be to your liking, however, as I've found it isn't at all to many...but it involves ingratiating yourself to them with the help of another. Do you get it...?
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I understand but your answer leaves much to be desired. Provided you aren't affiliated with my captors, there's no reason for you to hold back. Ingratiating oneself how exactly?
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Put simply, Tieria-san,-- you have no choice in it. Perhaps your letter was misleading? You don't have the right to refuse what they desire-- which in short, is for you to have sexual relations with those also present here.
[ was that too blunt? Kaworu has no sense of such things so he continues, fingers brushing his chin in contemplation as he speaks half to himself. ]
It is still a mystery to me as to why it must be sexual in nature, but...
[ ... best to stop him now-- he'll go on forever. ]
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You intend to tell me that our compliance is forced, correct? If I were to refuse to comply, what would my sentence be? If, as you say and understandably, there are many folk that do not regard this endeavor with enthusiasm, I would assume there are those that have attempted refusal.
[ just hypothetically. though you can bet that he's going to be adamant to refuse just from that stern tone of voice. this isn't funny. he's been ripped away from his comrades only to have his body returned to him and this is the fate that awaits him? was his sacrifice for absolutely nothing? ]
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You'll comply. You may decline for as long as it takes, but there's some sort of power in the mark-- you have one, right?-- that forces you to go along with what they want. Eventually.
[ as an afterthought-- ]
...or, so I've heard. I apologize, I understand this is jarring for some individuals.
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[ it's not as if he's going to take this sitting down but that does not sound good. ]
Do you know the mechanics of the mark?
[ if he could disable its power somehow... ]
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I...do, but only on admitted hearsay, as I've never been taken by the supposed power of it. As far as I have personally experienced, it seems to activate when you use an...ability-- if that is the right word for it-- as well as during a sexual act itself. In the case your abilities were stunted upon arrival here, we seem to be rewarded with rejuvenation of it upon completing certain physical worship, but even I have nowhere near my original strength returned.
As for the power of the mark, I presume as it is a brand from the gods it must be a channel to their power over you, subsequently it could be suggested that is how they force you to comply. While there has been conjecture on the removal of the mark physically, I haven't seen any successful results...I have doubts on whether removing the mark itself would work. I haven't tried, though.
[ then again, maybe Leaks trying to construct a ( ... )
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What? One moment.
[ given that he says he hasn't "personally experienced" the power of it and given his explanation for its power, Tieria can only conclude one of two possibilities. he has either successfully fulfilled its demands before effect has taken place or has found some way around it. it's doubtful to be the second, considering the hopeless situation he presented but it was still a notable oddity. ]
Why has the mark not personally affected you?
[ regardless, he has much to consider. the thought of removing it had crossed his mind, but with the place his mark is situated (under the jaw), any cruder method is out. and similarly, he would surmise that if these supposed gods held such control over them, enough that they had returned him to his body and brought him to this world, removing a symbol from his body was not going to be enough to remove the curse ( ... )
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I haven't needed to be forced. A sex drive is perfectly normal for regular Lili-- I mean, human beings-- correct? I would be miffed were I to be forced into it, however. So, for now, I can only tell you what I've heard on that count.
[ Kaworu hasn't put much thought into how to get the mark or the power off of him-- and likely wouldn't, unless it truly started to become a problem. ]
Yes. It is regrettable, but I can offer you no consolation on that count that isn't more than petty words. There are some who find this place hospitable to the point of frivolous, human things, but I could not reasonably expect everyone to think that way.
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[ Tieria understands that just because he's completed said activities before any deadlines doesn't mean anything hideously obscene, don't worry. though he may change his mind later. for now, he thinks Kaworu must be very intimidated by these gods that he has yet to even acknowledge as such. ]
I expect no such words. Though I am left with a single query. For you particularly.
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ah, but...what could Tieria want to know...? ]
And that is...?
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[ honestly, Tieria's mind is screaming that this person might be just like him, might be an Innovade. but he absolutely can't jump the gun as tempting as it is. ]
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eyes flickering away from the device (good thing it's just voice), Kaworu answers with a bit of a smile on his face, the feeling carrying through in his voice. ]
In a manner.
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Then what, pray tell, does that make you?
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