In the Name of Reason

[H]

"I hope so. My own time was terrible. I wanted so much to see change in the world, but capitalism was so entrenched that it was not...meant to be. It is hard to believe something so fervently yet so fruitlessly. I think in the end that crushed me. I just burnt myself out with the flames of my own political passions."

[Void]

"..and rose again like the mighty phoenix from your ashes." I reply.

[Lucky]

Lucky gets up too.

"Where are you going human...I mean Devin? I was hoping we could talk a bit. I never get to talk to people...they are usually offput by my...appearance and stuff. Yeah the gothic thing. Come on don't go before we get a chance to talk. I am sorry for falling on you. Its part of the namesake. I am clumsy. So if thats why your leaving please don't..."

Lucky was having fun talking to the human. She never got to just talk. She was always killing something or being stalked by idiot demon eaters (sorry Michael) or being persued by various others. She liked being incognito a bit. Besides this Devin was almost...cute in a human/mortal kinda way. He seemed vulnerable and it fascinated her since she wasn't.

[Satsujin]

The people walked about in the city of St. Petersburg. One man happend to look toward the sky, having heard a strange sound. As soon as his vision focuses on a small black object plummeting to the ground, it escaped his vision, moving too fast to follow. The black object smashed into a nearby building with enough force to make the entire city tremble. Large chunks of concrete flew about all over the city, smashing into other buildings.
The man looked up after shakily pulling his hands away from covering his head to see another black object slowly decending on the same path as the first, but at a controlled rate...

Satsujin landed in the middle of a large crater where the impact had occured, a scoul on his face. His arm suddenly extended like a snake striking, working its way through the fractured ground in the center of the crater. A moment later, the arm returned to normal, now holding the Abyssal Blade.

"d**n. I have to remember to keep a better grip on this thing. Not every day someone has the mass of a mountain crash down on their city."

Satsujin slowly floats back up into the air and continues his flight.

[H]

"I really don't think so. But we will see. Thanks though, I do appreciate your vote of confidence. It means a lot to me. Many people don't agree with my politics, but I try very hard and care more than most people know."

I am feeling a little self concious talking about myself like this.

"So you maintain the balance in the world? That is an interesting job. Were you around in my own time? It would have been interesting if we had met. You do seem familiar."

[Void]

"I have been 'around' as you say since before you, or your grandfather, or even your great great grandfather was born. I may even have met you before, I once walked the earth. I may have even spoken to you before, not necessarily even in person. I've always been quite fond of computers and speaking with others from across the internet."

[Devin]

Devin turns slowly to look at the girl, then walks over to a street curb and takes a seat, staring blankly forward while speaking.

"Very well. What would you like to talk about?" he said in almost a monotone.

[H]

"Oh, then it is good to finally meet you in person."

I shake his hand.

"I never did get your name. I always thought it was BeholdtheVoid. Do you go by anything else?"

[Void]

I chuckle. "You are sharp. Yes, that was a name that I used a long, long time ago. I have many names, you may call me Void, if you wish."

[Lucky]

Lucky rolls her eyes and moves to him. She laughs slightly as she moves closer.

"Well for starters you need to lighten the fawk up. I mean come on...i am not trying to kill you. Your not trying to kill me. So why not act like you enjoy my company. I mean if i am bugging you i can leave but ...why not have a bit of company? And get up off the curb. Come on we need to get you...some coffee or tea or hell even a stiff drink. Come on i am buying you lunch mor...Devin. We can talk when we eat."

She grabs his hand and tries to lift him using normal strength. She could get him up but wants him to come voluntarily.

[Satsujin]

Satsujin suddenly lands becide Void, glaring at the woman he is speaking with cynically.

"Who is the woman?" he says in a low emotionless voice.

[H]

"Good to meet you Void. I am glad you are still moderating this world."

I am not sure what else to say. I hope I look okay in person. Not that it matters but I worry about these things.

"So you served capitalism back then. Do you have a political allignment right now?"

I look at the stranger. He also seems familiar.

"We have met before as well. I am Heather."

[Void]

I smile.

"I would not be worried, you look fine. And though I did serve capitalism at the time, my alignment is undefined at the moment."

I bow low before my other half.

"Greetings. This being is called Heather. I met her many centuries ago, and circumstances have renewed our aquaintance. How may I help you?"

[Devin]

Devin stands, knowing he has no right to resist if anyone wants him to do something.

"It will be difficult to talk while eating at the same time."

He did not want to come across as rude, but he knew that is ultimatly what he appeared as. What was really going on in his mind was far more complex. A cycle of self perpetuating negative thoughts.

I know.. I know I am trying to get her to feel sorry for me. But I dont want her to. I know I am doing this, but I cant stop. I am such an idiot. My own will to gain attention drives myself into a corner where the other person wants to inquire about myself. Then I dont give them any information, progressing the interest. I am terrible. I dont deserve to be recognized for. Not after this. Not knowing what I have done, and will continue to do even though I know I should stop.

Devin's head lowers more and more as his eyelids droop to half closed. He had gone through the whole cycle of thought in less than a second, knowing it like the back of his hand.

"I should go..."

[Satsujin]

Satsujin raises an eyebrow.

"Centuries?" he says as he inspects the woman.

"She appears human. How is it that she has lived so long?"