[center][img]https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjQ0LmE1OTc0MC5WbUZyYXcsLC4wAAAAAAAA/blowup-personal-use.regular.png[/img] [h2]Eurysthenes[/h2][/center] [hr] Eurysthenes pondered. With one so hateful and hated trapped within, would it become more so? Or would the opposite happen? There was a hesitancy within [i]This One[/i] to whether a being of such atrocity could change from any attempts to sway it over. That was the reason they had ended the likes of Vakk, unredeemable and unwilling of compromise. However, Vakk was now in a powerless situation, Eurysthenes knew this much and it was with this that it might be able to demand [b]That One[/b] to some form of change. Eurysthenes’ mind went over the dissonant thought of a reformed Vakk before the idea was quickly cast aside at the memories of past pain Vakk had committed. Yet, the simple of idea of reforming and reforming such a loathsome being continued to persist, and Eurysthenes knew that Vakk would seemingly do whatever it needed in order to survive. It knew that Vakk had not come to [i]This One[/i] out of choice, but rather a despair of survival and sheer unwillingness to accept defeat. That much was clear, and it was with such desperation that made Eurysthenes believe that there could be some hope for Vakk. Though, the doubt still plagued its mind, unknowing if Vakk would trick [i]This One[/i] or use the same magic to control its mind like it had before. As thoughts began to formulate once more, the chiming voices of [b]That One[/b] came back, [color=9d8168]”You have been silent for some time, Eurysthenes.”[/color] [i]This One[/i] would have glared at Vakk if one could cast such a thing to something which occupied the same eye space. [Color=8a0886]”To you, yes. Why do you speak?”[/color] [color=9d8168]”I am trapped in your body for the time being. I’d rather not allow myself to go mad through silence,”[/color] Vakk chimed, selfishly wanting Eurysthenes’ attention just so it did not suffer. The soul was right next to Eurysthenes own, pushing for the further scrutiny that the other had just given in to giving Vakk. There was only a moment of silence before the voices spoke once more, [color=9d8168]”Do you really think that you can ignore me and expect me to go away?”[/color] Eurysthenes denied the observance of Vakk with a thought. [Color=8ao886]”Longing and expecting are two different things, Vakk. Which raises the subject of when you get a new form and leave.”[/color] [color=9d8168]”I will leave when I please,”[/color] Vakk said simply. [Color=8a0886]”No you won't,”[/color] [i]This One[/i] said, forcing Vakk to feel the very real boundaries that kept it strapped into the form it hated so. The suffocating bonds of a foolishly heavy will to live. [Color=8a0886]”One doesn't abandon their problems so easily.”[/color] There was a stubborn silence for a few brief moments before [b]That One[/b] let out what sounded like many sighs at once. [color=9d8168]”You may be right, but we both do not desire to be bound together. We both have plans that need to be tended to. You have.... Whatever it is you do in this maze, and I have a thief to give punishment to.”[/color] As Vakk mentioned punishment, Eurysthenes caught sight of what [b]That One[/b] really intended. [Color=8a0886]”Alas, Vakk, the terms I propose run parallel to your… punishment. Would one who witnessed it call it that.”[/color] it said. The words “terms I propose” hung between them, coaxing Vakk to acknowledge them. [color=9d8168]”Terms? What terms?”[/color] Vakk questioned, many voices giving various levels of displeasure to the word. Its soul moved needlessly closer to inquire about what Eurysthenes may have meant with those ‘terms’. Holding Vakk at arm's length, [i]This One[/i] said, [color=8a0886]”You will change your ways. I'm not asking for a new Vakk entirely, rather than one lacking spite and hatred. You will treat others as you would like to be treated, and show restraint when appropriate.”[/color] There was a scoff followed by an insidious laughter that showed no end to whatever hysterical joke [b]That One[/b] found. [color=9d8168]”I did not take you for a jester, Eurysthenes,”[/color] Vakk said, some voices still laughing in the background. For a few moments, Vakk was calming itself, chuckling a light bit more before finally speaking with a many winded asserting, [color=9d8168]”I did not change for K’nell when he offered me death. What makes you think that I will submit to you, jester?”[/color] It seemed that ‘Jester’ was going to be a new nickname for Eurysthenes, giving Vakk much apparent satisfaction as the voices continued to giggle and laugh in their deceptive ways. [i]This One[/i] frowned, not a thing of sadness, but one of disappointment. [Color=8a0886]”This,”[/color] it said, gesturing to the two souls in the one body, [color=8a0886]”Would death not be better?”[/color] The laughter of the voices suddenly came to halt, a moment of contemplation fell up them with the silence Vakk brought. [color=9d8168]”I suppose not…”[/color] [b]That One[/b] took a few moments of sickening thought, the soul feeling around the form of Eurysthenes for a bit, clearly looking for a nonexistent exit. When it was done, the soul meandered back to its spot next to Eurysthenes, who smiled smugly at it. Small victories. [color=9d8168]”And how do you suppose I mend my ways?”[/color] Vakk asked. [i]This One[/i] sighed and took a step back. [Color=8a0886]”Oh Vakk, where would one start when correcting something so thoroughly wrong?”[/color] it asked, defeatedly. [Color=8a0886]”Your problems are… greater than the Architect. Tell me. What's something you think would be reprehensible?”[/color] There was a long pause of silence, Vakk thinking for a good bit. It let out a long drawn out sigh before it admitted one of the many faults [b]That One[/b], [color=9d8168]”I suppose my anger could be improved upon.”[/color] There was a light touch of Vakk’s soul against Eurysthenes own, pushing closer and closer as it seemingly bore into the very puzzling nature of the god, and felt nothing but tension. [color=9d8168]”Perhaps if I could control my impulses, I would become one who is not tormented by ‘spite and hatred’ as you put it.”[/color] [color=8a0886]”This is indeed a place to begin, though you must see more clearly, go with decisiveness,”[/color] it said. To Vakk, it would be clear that it was talking of trying and doing, advising the path of action rather than ifs and buts. [color=9d8168]”But I am already decisive in nature, or so I thought,”[/color] [b]That One[/b] contemplated, taking a moment to think of its past deeds and actions that were made out of blinded anger. Vakk let out a huff, the soul slowly moving away from Eurysthenes before settling down with a clear hit of impatience and annoyance. [I]This One[/i] significantly relaxed as Vakk moved away. The distance, while small, was welcome right now. [Color=8a0886]”Not so in the decisions to change,”[/color] it said. [color=9d8168]”That is because I am being forced,”[/color] Vakk said in a simple manner, before sighing at the situation that it was in. If [b]That One[/b] could shake its head it would, impatience growing as time seemed to drag on for the two. [color=9d8168]”Now, how do we begin?”[/color] [Color=8a0886]”Practice,”[/color] it said, scooping some material out of the wall as if it were sand and silt. With the wall material was combined the idea of something where there is nothing, claws, feathers, and finally, the subtle inclusion of anger where emotion had not yet existed. It was the combination of these things that made the Aroiox. Great colourful wings unfurling from a feathery torso, scaly appendages with angry claws. From the face, a proboscis-esque beak, filled with rows of quill teeth. [Color=8a0886]”And patience and fairness must be shown to these beings,”[/color] Eurysthenes said. [color=9d8168]”And so I shall, because I no longer will have to worry about my anger,”[/color] [b]That One[/b] commented, its voices far more relaxed and neutral as it observed the creatures that the two had made. They were not large beings, but Vakk’s anger made them stronger than one may perceive above the colorful plumage of the people. Even now, it could see see some of them fighting amongst each other like savages to display their dominance over the other. Vakk could not help but feel a twinge of regret for pawning off its aggression into beings so new to this world, forcing a saddened sigh to emanate from Vakk. [color=9d8168]”Without the anger, I can feel my own sadness and regret. I do not like the things I have done, Eurysthenes, the things anger has caused.”[/color] [b]That One[/b] said, its words far more nuanced as the voices spoke in harmony. A subtle shift in [i]This One[/i] could be perceived. An uncertainty, perhaps of Vakk’s intentions, perhaps of its previous judgement against it. [color=8a0886]”And so you must. This is the key to forgiveness and reformation. A sighting of the slight, even when it is ever so slight.”[/color] [b]That One[/b] could not help but watch them, the Aroiox flashed their teeth to one another and fought one another. However, through the brute strength and anger, there could be a sly cunning as the eyes focused on potential advantages. They were children of two cunning gods, capable of great anger yet also tempered by what seemed to be an endlessly tactical mind. Vakk felt a great pride towards their creation. [color=9d8168]”I will speak to them. And we shall guide them.”[/color] [color=8a0886]”And when you are new, they shall be let into Galbar in order to remind you why a change was made.”[/color] [hider=Summary] Eurysthenes starts pondering about having Vakk in it, knowing that Vakk could potentially be changed if forced. Then Vakk begins to speak to speak, noting the silence that has been over the two. Vakk doesn’t want to go mad in the silence, so that is why it decided to annoy Eury before Eury eventually corners Vakk in the conversation, presenting Vakk with the terms to change before Eurysthenes allows Vakk to leave. Vakk thinks this is a joke and laughs at Eurysthenes before being told that the terms are serious. Vakk questions how Eurysthenes will change itself. Then, the two go off to create the Aroiox, a race of short avians with a proboscis-like beak filled with razor quills. They have rainbow like coloration on their feathers. Mentally, they are extremely cunning, perhaps more cunning than a human could imagine, however, in a bid to force a change, Vakk fills them with his anger to hasten his little reformation along. This leads to the Aroiox being a territorial, aggressive race filled with plotting and potential backstabbing. Almost immediately, Vakk regrets his actions as it watches them. Then it promises to speak to them and guide along the right path. [/hider] [hider=Bloopers] There was only a moment of silence before the voices spoke once more, [color=9d8168]”Do you really think that you can ignore me and expect me to go away?”[/color] Eurysthenes denied the observance of Vakk with a thought. [Color=8ao886]”No, but I expect you to shut the fuck up and drive yourself mad through silence, bitchhhhhhhh[/color] ----- [color=9d8168]”And how do you suppose I mend my ways?”[/color] Vakk asked. [Color=8a0886]”You take your punishment like a good little bitch”[/color] [/hider] [Hider=MP Summary] Eurysthenes and Vakk both spend [b]3 MP[/b] (a total of 6 MP) to create the sapient species of the Aroiox, a species of bird people with a proboscis-like beak lines with many quilled teeth. They have multi-colored feathers and their arms and legs both end in talons, additionally they have wings on their back. What makes them special is that they are exceptionally aggressive as a species, territorial, and the likes. However, they are also extremely cunning, smarter than the average human, which combined with their anger make them a species of plotting and assassination to achieve power. [b]Vakk[/b] 2 MP, 9 FP remaining. [b]Eurysthenes[/b] 8 MP, 13 FP remaining.[/hider]