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Who: Chuuya (

thetaintedsorrow) & you!
What: May catch-all! Featuring adventures in Khalo village and Flona Cove.
When: May!
Where: Various!
Warning(s): Possible NSFW, but it’ll be marked.

I. Chuuya in Wonderland

[After hearing the news that Khalo Village had opened up to visitors for the first time in centuries, Chuuya had decided that it was something he definitely needed to see. Who knows if he’ll ever get another opportunity to explore the place? Visiting new places and experiencing the culture there is always fun, so he might as well go while he can!

Of course that means he’ll have to smoke fyrra, the weed that allows those who aren’t full-blood Khali to enter the village without falling into a deep slumber. It’s pretty much just fancy weed, and Chuuya feels slightly more relaxed after smoking it, but it’s definitely not as good as booze. It does, however, allow him to enter the area around the village, and so he does, not expecting anything to go awry.

So of course he ends up stepping on a large purple mushroom and shrinking down to the size of a thimble. Shit.

Luckily he’s still able to use his gravity manipulating ability, and he’ll climb up the nearest tall tree while waving his arms and shouting in a tiny voice to the first passer-by he sees.]

Oi! Over here! Hey!

II. Voulez-Vous Coucher Avec Moi? [Probably NSFW, Closed to CR]

[Once Chuuya actually reaches the village and obtains the antidote to return him to his normal size he’ll need a break to relax, and what better way to do so than to visit one of the many smoking lounges? According to the locals, regular fyrra is available here, as well a strain that causes “an even higher elevated mood, as well as increased sexual desire and heightened sensation.”

Sounds fun, right? Chuuya already has a head start, lounging on a rather plush looking couch in a black silk robe that resembles a kimono. He seems to be in a good mood.

Care to join him?]

III. Flying High

[Temporary flight potions are readily available in Khalo Village, and Chuuya will excitedly encourage anyone who comes along to drink one so that he can have a flying buddy at long last! Will you take him up on that offer?

Oops, he’s already tugging on your arm!]

C’mon! It’ll be a blast!

IV. Tame the Beast

[The Taming Fields are an area near the village where beasts that the Khali have tamed roam free. Chuuya can’t help but wander over to one of them, a rhinoceros-like creature covered in moss with flowers on its horns (called a Mossley by the Khali), and try his hand at petting it. The creature seems docile and friendly, and it leans into his touch.

According to the locals, Mossleys are drawn to two people with positive emotional bonds, and enjoy laying between them. Will you be one of those people? Or does Chuuya grate on your nerves?

Grinning, he waves over the nearest person to share in the experience.]

Ever seen anything like it?

V. Beach Episode

[When he returns from his excursion to Khalo Village Chuuya will be itching for a trip to the beach, and you can find him on the shore soaking up some sun, in the water swimming around, or enjoying a cocktail in the shade.

However, said cocktail isn’t your run of the mill booze; it’ll turn him into an exact copy of whoever approaches him! How bizarre!

Will you hang out with him on the beach or engage in some silly clone shenanigans?]

Wildcard!

[Have something you wanna plot with me? I’m over at

arcanestardust! Don’t be shy!]

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[It's such a shame he can't see him -- but he can hear that huffing and see the way he shuffles a bit in his seat, embarrassed. Heh.]

As the King of Time, all demons who possess abilities related to the manipulation of time and space fall under my domain -- much like that gravity ability of yours. Of course, the more powerful the demon king standing behind their respective alignment, the fewer demons exist who can harness such power. And those who identify as kin of Time are rather rare.

[He knows he never quite went into this much detail when he revealed his true name to Chuuya -- nor did he imply he truly was a demon of such high standing and power, even if his general demeanor tends to imply it.]

[Of course, whether it's a sign of trust or simply Mephisto showing off by trying to pretend to be humble about it all is probably hard to say.]

[He lets of a short, somewhat exaggerated sigh--]

Really, it's almost a shame you're human... you'd make a rather fine familiar otherwise.

King of Time, huh? Guess that means you have some kind of power over it.

[Damn, Chuuya might be a force to be reckoned with himself, but from what he’s seen, and from what Mephisto is telling him now, he’s real fucking glad that the guy is on his side. Not that he’s going to let on that he feels that way, but still. Better not to be on the receiving end of Mephisto’s wrath.]

Familiar? Like a cat or a bat or something?

[Witches have those, Chuuya remembers, so he supposes demons would too.]

...why are you sharing all this with me?

[Chuuya isn’t accustomed to people revealing so much about themselves in one conversation, but it’s actually incredibly intriguing, so he’s not complaining in the slightest.]

...it’s only fair if I tell you more about my own ability, I guess. If you wanna hear it.

Edited 2018-05-16 08:13 (UTC)

...something like that.

[There's a very brief sense of something almost like melancholy in his words -- but he covers it up quickly enough. That'll be a topic for another day, perhaps.]

And any demon who makes a contract in exchange for lending their power can be considered a sort of familiar. Even humans who possess the ability to summon demons can possess familiars -- but that, too, is quite rare. I have a number of them myself.

But if you're curious as to why I'm telling you all this-- the answer is rather simple! I just thought it would be more interesting if you knew. I revealed my true name to you for a similar reason.

[It's not a lie. But not the full truth, either. Ever since Mephisto saw that power of Chuuya in action, he's been curious about it. But it wouldn't be the same to just ask about it himself -- there's no guarantee he'd get an honest answer that way.]

[But to give the impression that he was opening his heart to Chuuya like this -- surely, Chuuya would offer an explanation on his own eventually. Humans were predictable like that, after all. It's what made them so charming, really -- how easy it was to earn their trust and affection with just a few shows of kindness.]

[Not that there isn't at least some sincerity underneath it all. But at the end of the day, he is a demon.]

We demons are pleasure seekers, after all. Very rarely do we do something unless it's something we want. And to that end-- I'm certainly not going to stop you if you wish to tell me about your ability. Honestly, I've been rather curious about it myself.

Edited 2018-05-16 08:31 (UTC)

[If Mephisto was even more powerful where he came from, then Chuuya wouldn’t blame him for being melancholy. Now though he doesn’t pick up on that, too focused on thinking of a way to accurately explain his own ability. Usually saying “I have gravity powers” will suffice, but not this time.]

More interesting...right.

[Chuuya doesn’t buy it, but he doesn’t press, either. He’ll never guess what makes Mephisto tick, or why he does what he does. Demons are mysterious like that.

Chuuya takes a deep breath and pulls his legs up to his chest.]

There’s a “true form” to my ability. One that I only activate when shit is really fucking bad. Imagine my gravity powers amplified hundreds of times, and add the ability to toss black holes and graviton bombs around. It’s pretty fucking badass.

[And here comes the not so badass part. Chuuya’s voice takes on a serious, almost sad tone as he speaks.]

But there’s a price for me using it. I was an experiment, a fusion of a human with a powerful ability, and I can barely contain it’s true form. When I activate Corruption I nearly lose my mind, and I’ll keep destroying shit until I die from the strain on my body, or until someone nullifies my ability.

Edited 2018-05-16 14:09 (UTC)

[Even without seeing Chuuya's expression, it's easy to imagine how he must look after he pulls his legs up from Mephisto's view atop the rim of his hat. But maybe it's for the best, really. Surely if Chuuya could see the look on Mephisto's face right now, he'd probably get pissed off. Not that what he says is much better--]

A power unsuitable for the vessel it inhabits... my, are you sure you aren't a demon? That's rather similar to the existence we live, after all.

[Sorry, was he expecting sympathy? Mephisto isn't very good at that. At least it's not exactly an insult to be compared to a demon coming from Mephisto, considering how highly he thought of his own kind. But despite keeping his tone light and careless as always, he's taking this very seriously. And with more pieces of the puzzle that make up Chuuya coming together, it only makes him that much more curious what the full picture will be.]

But tell me-- what if I told you there might just be a way of learning to control that power on your own. Would you be interested?

Surely someone like yourself must find it frustrating to incapable of harnessing your own power without someone there to act as your brakes.

[--because of course he wouldn't know about this power of his unless he's used it before. And seeing as he's still alive, that means he clearly knows or once knew someone with a nullification power. Even without saying as much, it's easy to read between the lines.]

Pretty damn sure I can’t do all the magic tricks you like to pull.

[Not sympathy, no, but someone who understands just what Chuuya means when he says he can’t contain his own ability. Surely a demon can grasp that kind of double-edged sword situation, and see why Chuuya is reluctant to share this information with just anyone. It has, and always will be, a weakness as much as a strength. There are very few instances where he’d actually consider himself outmatched enough to use it, but that doesn’t mean it could never happen here on Nysa.

He’s drawn out of his thoughts when Mephisto makes that proposal, and he actually crawls over to the edge of Mephisto’s hat to peer down at him.]

Are you fucking with me? Or do you really know of a way to do that?

[Surely that’s impossible...

Right?]

Edited 2018-05-17 18:34 (UTC)

[Honestly, Mephisto could get used to having a tiny Chuuya riding on his hat like this. He snickers when he pokes his head down, fighting the urge to just snatch him up and poke at him.]

I'm afraid I don't know enough about your ability to say one way or the other. But there are certainly methods for forcing control over an otherwise unmanageable power -- even those of immense and unimaginable strength. It all depends on the nature of the power itself.

For example -- sealing your power into a separate object or entity, allowing you to draw it out gradually rather than force your body to handle the strain of it all at once. Or using a different sort of device or spell to weaken your powers overall -- making it easier for you to maintain control, until you can strengthen your body to better handle the strain. Or even simply a device designed to snap you back to your senses before your body gives out.

Hmm, or I suppose there's also the possibility of developing a new power of your own to allow you or others to nullify your abilities directly, using a trigger phrase... or even simply asking the Natha whether something can be done. Honestly, the possibilities are endless!

[He grins, pointing up at Chuuya.]

Have you simply never considered it? That something in this world might have a solution to your problem?

[Please pick him up and poke him, Meph. He’ll ~~hate~~ love it.

Chuuya rests his chin on his hands, mulling over the various options presented to him. Honestly, sealing his power into an object could be useful, unless it fell into the wrong hands. New powers to help control or nullify Corruption though? Now those would be useful.]

I dunno if any of that is really possible, even with how powerful the Natha are. Besides, I haven’t done much to earn their favor yet. Who knows if they’d even listen to me.

[But it’s a nice thought, to never have to worry about accidentally hurting someone with his ability again. Just imagine how powerful Chuuya could be if he could use Corruption at will without any risk involved. He could rival Mephisto himself in power (or so he thinks, but he has no idea what the guy is truly capable of), and that in itself would make him incredibly formidable.]

Maybe I’ll ask and the Natha and see what they say, but I gotta admit, there’s something else I’ve been dying to get back first, and I think it might just be possible, from everything I’ve heard.

[Are you ready for this serious conversation to turn ridiculous?]

...I want my motorcycle back.

[Mephisto would be more than happy to point out that he knows at least some of those are possible, since they're things he's done himself in the past to contain powerful demons. Chuuya may not be a demon, but if it's at all possible to isolate his powers, then any of the previously mentioned methods would be possible.]

[But before he does--] Your motorcycle?

Goodness-- do they make those in your size? Though I suppose an RC car would be just as suitable for your now, hm?

You’re just full of comedic gold, aren’t you??

[God fucking damn it, if he weren’t tiny he might just try throwing a kick Mephisto’s way for that one. Not that he could land a hit on the guy, but still.]

Anyway, where did you get all those ideas from? Shit you’ve seen work in the past?

[JUST SNICKERS yes, he's hilarious, how good of Chuuya to notice.]

I pride myself in my ability to come up with solutions quickly. But yes, some of those are ideas based on things I've seen in the past.

It's rather common for humans to seal powerful demons away should they pose a threat to humanity -- but those that are too powerful may only be contained in a way that limits their power to a negligible level or small area of influence. Likewise, demons themselves may be sealed in objects to be called upon by whoever wishes to harness their power.

[If Chuuya was a fusion of a powerful ability and himself, then there's no reason he couldn't have that ability separated from himself again, right? It's not like it's a literal separation, after all. He'd wind up totally powerless in that case.]

Now while it's true you may not be a demon, there's no reason these methods can't simply be translated to work with your particular make-up... incidentally, I've employed similar methods on others in the past myself.

[This all sounds like something straight out of a video game, but Nysa life is just like that, Chuuya supposes. He won’t deny that he’s curious about all of it, and if he could gain control over Corruption he’d finally be able to rest easy knowing that he’s not a ticking time bomb. But can it really be that easy?]

Have you ever seen those methods fail?

But of course! Not even I am infallible.

[Which he admits pretty easily for a guy with as big an ego as him.]

Generally speaking, a failure simply means nothing happens. But there are certainly cases of intended vessels being too weak to properly contain that power, allowing it to slip out at unintended times or even shatter entirely, undoing the seal.

But that all depends on the nature of the power being contained.

The nature of it is chaos.

[That’s no exaggeration, either. The being sealed inside of Chuuya is one of pure destructive power that could easily decimate entire cities in minutes. There’s a reason why Chuuya can’t think beyond his urge to destroy in his Corrupted state, after all.]

And what would want in return for trying it? More favors?

Edited 2018-05-21 23:06 (UTC)

Oh, now that's a good question! I'm not terribly fond of charity work, after all. What would you be willing to give, I wonder, in change for that peace of mind...

[He reaches up and plucks little Chuuya off of his hat, placing him in the palm of his hand instead.]

I am a demon, after all. And I can tell just from looking at you now just how much grief this power has caused you. To make a deal with me means an equal exchange -- so tell me, just how much would it mean to you, if I were able to offer you the means of controlling your power of corruption?

[Chuuya grumbles and squirms like a particularly feisty little hamster when Mephisto plucks him from his hat, but he can get his revenge for that later. For now...]

What? You want my soul or something?

[What would Chuuya give to gain control of corruption and use it as he pleases?

How do you put a price on that?]

Hate to break it to you, but I dunno if I even have one.

Edited 2018-05-22 04:02 (UTC)

[FUCKIN' CACKLES]

Oh, come now, what would I do with a human soul? Though I suppose, were we back on my world... your body might be a fair trade.

[The grin on his face grows a bit more devilish. He's just fucking with him, of course, but he does like to remind his acquaintances now and again that he is a being of rather terrifying power.]

[As nice as it is being friendly with so many people, he kinda misses the fear.]

It would be two birds with one stone, after all. If I were the one in possession of such a power, I'm sure controlling it would be no problem.

I’m not gonna be your meat puppet.

[Chuuya crosses his arms with a huff. He’s not about to give up his body for this, because that would defeat the purpose of wanting to control Corruption. He doubts Mephisto is entirely serious anyway, but still.]

I dunno what I could offer you, if anything, so you’ll have to enlighten me.

That's a shame... but I suppose it would be rather foolish to trade in for such a smaller model.

[GOTTA THROW IN A SHORT JOKE. He's keeping a tally -- his goal is to make 27 more before they reach the village.]

But there's plenty you could offer me! You're simply not thinking about it creatively enough. You could simply pay me for my services, though I doubt you could afford it. Or you could attempt to sway me by holding any further information regarding your ability hostage -- a rather effective means for one driven by curiosity like myself! Ah, not that it'll be quite as effective when I've given you the idea. I'll simply see right through that.

Oh! Or you could pay me with your body in a different way! You know what they say-- it's the world's oldest profession, after all.

[Just gonna keep on fucking with him tbh.]

[BITCHY EYEROLL AT THE SHORT JOKE.

It’s true that Chuuya isn’t exactly rich here on Nysa, so money is definitely not an option, but information? Chuuya is mentally kicking himself for not thinking of that, but honestly, he hadn’t considered the fact that Mephisto would be so curious about his ability that he’d be willing to bargain to learn more about it.

Ugh. Chuuya really does need to be quicker on the uptake.]

Is that an acceptable form of payment?

[Cause he can do that. Prostitution jokes aside, it doesn’t seem like a bad deal on his end.]

Well, I suppose that depends. Do you really think I need to make some kind of agreement with you to get you into bed?

Honestly, you're one of the easiest lays I've had in Olympia. Not that I'm complaining.

[Being too much of a fuckboy is finally coming back to bite Chuuya on the ass, and not in the sexy way.]

Forget I asked.

[Now he’s grumpy, but that’s to be expected from Chuuya.]

Who knows if it would actually work anyway, considering it would totally be one of the biggest challenges you’ve faced. Maybe all those techniques you mentioned wouldn’t even work on me.

[HUFFS.]

Maybe I’ll ask the Natha to help me out.

[SNICKERS A LOT he sure hopes Chuuya never forgets the time he offered his booty to a demon in exchange for goods and services.]

Fufufu... well, I'd certainly recommend starting there, anyway. Why, it's possible they might already have something in mind, considering we know they're rather familiar with us by now.

[He holds his hand up, inviting Chuuya to move back onto the rim of his hat if he wants to tsun in private.]

But for the record, it would hardly be the biggest challenge I've faced. Why, I had to learn how to seal my own powers just to exist in this world! Were I to release my true power, it's entirely possible this body of mine would give out in minutes, if that.

And even that is taking into consideration how much my powers were dampened by the storm... human bodies are quite fragile, after all.

Then I guess I’ll start there, then. Unless you’re dying to try it out.

[He’s totally going to tsun in private.

Mephisto might actually be onto something, however; if a demon as powerful as him could seal his own powers away, then surely he could do the same with Corruption. The issue is coming up with a price that Chuuya is willing to pay for that...]

Are we there yet?

[So huffy.]

Edited 2018-05-23 00:50 (UTC)

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