New muse, new problems.

[sou_kigetsuki]

Well, this is a switch. I've been in your head making all sorts of passing comments and now you finally decide that it's time to create my journal. I must hand it to myself that my persistence has at last paid off.

However, there is one tiny little detail. [His demeanor switches from slightly cordial to snide in a flash.] I don't appreciate being called a brat. That's NOT who I am. I'm very well aware that I'm not well liked, but then again, name one ambitious man that is.

[Sou pauses, folds his arms over his chest and taps his foot.]

No? Ha! I thought so. Oh, I do prefer that you keep my heat manipulation. It does seem to suit my needs quite well. Thank you. That's at least one good thing you've done right.

Comments

[orichalcoslord]

Those who treat ambition provides an excuse for a lack of amiability are usually good at neither.

[sou_kigetsuki]

That's a very interesting point of view that many seem to overlook. Being respected and liked is a rare quality, indeed, but I have to ask myself that one important question. Is it worth it? I think yes.

[If only he knows about his upcoming death, he might change his mind on what side he chose.]

In most stories, it's true that the ambitious ones die terrible deaths, but it's also written in history that they made tremendous strides to change the future of the people they ruled. Correct?

[orichalcoslord]

Most people congratulate themselves once they have achieved one or the other and consider their task finished.

Your observation isn't incorrect, but would it not make more sense to live on and make even more changes?

Why do I find this conversation highly ironic?

[sou_kigetsuki]

Hm.

It's sound advice and I'm far from finished. I have only just begun. Now a question for you, my long-haired, water-colored friend.

Suppose that power and ambition are bedfellows, which would you prefer the heroic martyr or the one that actually did something that others only simply dreamed of doing?

i know right? lol

[orichalcoslord]

The latter. I've known many a martyr in my time, and they usually die with regret.

It's very interesting. :D

[sou_kigetsuki]

Hm, I don't wish to die with regrets. I've got enough of those to last me a while, but no matter. I intend to change my destiny now that I have a second chance.

It's odd. I know my end is a tragic one, but I suppose that's what I get for trying to side with a creature that has no remorse. It's just business.

Power can drive a person mad. In his case, immortality has him bent in a solitary conflict. Right or wrong, I have to make a choice.

[feliness]

Aww, Is your Mun being mean to you?

[sou_kigetsuki]

[He huffs and grins.]

You can say that. The question now remains if she's going to decide on a game or not. It should be interesting, even if she's a bubble-headed hag.

You see, we seem to have this love-hate relationship. I love to hate her and she loves to torment me. It's an equal partnership.

[feliness]

Hmm. That kind of reminds me of someone. He's always so mean and grumpy that it seems like he doesn't like anyone. [ She perks up. ] But they aren't such a bad person if you're nice and give them space. Maybe she's the type of person that's annoyed by persistence, nya♥?

[sou_kigetsuki]

Not really. If that was the case, I wouldn't be here now. She could have easily not done as I demanded, in which case I would have haunted her a bit harder, but since we both get what we want, it's not so bad.

[He tilts his head with a dramatically raised brow.]

It sounds like you're talking out of experience, hm?

[feliness]

I sure do. [ Nodnod. ] And I know that if they haven't gotten rid of you by this time, they must like you at least a teeny bit. I guess some people just like being mean to show they care.

That's okay. As long as it isn't too mean.

[sou_kigetsuki]

What can I say in my defense other than, she's the mother type. She thinks she can turn me around.

[A bored sigh, but a smile still the same, Sou is pretty pleased with himself.]

As long as I'm around, I highly doubt that she'll be bored. She's a pussy-cat, really.

[Was that somethingnice?]

[kicks_ass]

You sure as hell sound like one.

[ all she heard was whined, whine, and more whine? Well, it's always the same with Shizuru. Kazuma was a headache in himself. ]

Shouldn't you be treatin' your mun with more respect, kid?

[sou_kigetsuki]

Cute. You know, that's almost funny. Ha!

[Sou smirks and straightens his tie.]

My mun and I have an understanding. As long as she listens to me and obeys my orders, I'll cooperate. It's that simple.

[kicks_ass]

You see me laughing, kid?

[ Her tone was dead pan. ]

Aren't you arrogant. Didn't your parents teach you to be respectful to your elders?

[sou_kigetsuki]

Oh, don't you worry your aging mind, lady. I'm not interested in cougars and my mun isn't one of those types either. I see her as an opportunity, nothing more.

[Of course he's not changing his mentality on that.]

You could use some good skin care tips though. You're starting to reveal your age. I bet crow's feet are a bitch. Ah, smoking makes you age just that much faster. No matter.

[He really doesn't care and that's apparent with that smirk.]

[kicks_ass]

In case you haven't noticed, I didn't say anything about age. I wouldn't be interested in teenage brats anyway.

[ She flattened her gaze. ]

That's gold coming from a than this guys. ]

[ Yusuke's sass was more annoying to deal with than this one. ]

Does it look like I care?

[fifth_kazekage]

[Quirks a brow, smirking slightly.] There must be a reason for it. Do you behave like a brat?

…Heat manipulation?

[sou_kigetsuki]

[There is a sound from his throat that sounds more condescending than interested.]

That depends on one's rather limited point of view.

[Once his power was mentioned, he grins widely. He take pride in his power unlike a few certain someone's he knows.]

Oh yes. Unlike most people that can't take the heat when they're in the desert or places where they just whine about the weather for being too hot, I have no problem with it.

[fifth_kazekage]

[Casually stating.] You obviously consider yourself much more elevated than others. Why should you be so privileged?

[Ping! Gaara knows plenty about the desert. And powers, hey. This could be useful to know.]

Can you control the temperature of a terrain? Or does your body simply adapt better to the environment?

[sou_kigetsuki]

Well now, why the sudden interest in a stranger? I'm flattered. Really.

[He smirks. Talking about his powers is not something he normally does because of exploited weaknesses. He learned that lesson the hard way. Instead, he lifts a finger.]

Let's just say I can do both.

[fifth_kazekage]

I will assume you're exercising sarcasm. Though, it is natural for people to be curious about others.

[He's a cautious one. Like a ninja.]

Interesting. And what do you intend to achieve at the tower?

[sou_kigetsuki]

[He sighs and rolls his eyes at the thought. Since he didn't know anyone there and worse yet, he had no motive to take control other than destroy the Administration, considering recent events, he really had no reason to take it over.]

You know, you ask a lot of questions. Well, since you asked nicely, maybe I have no intentions at all.

[He smirks. He likes playing with people even if it means getting into a fight or two.]

Or maybe I do. Your guess is as good as mine.

[fifth_kazekage]

And that perturbs you? [Yes, have another question.]

Hmm. Manipulation. How characteristic of humans.

[sou_kigetsuki]

[That last comment made Sou laugh. He hasn't considered himself human since as far back as he could remember. He tried to fit in but that never amounted to anything good.]

How short-sighted of you. It doesn't perturb me that someone asks questions. In fact, I'll gladly answer it. My interest in the Tower is strictly my own business. Although it does intrigue me that so many worlds are gathered in such a tiny place, relatively speaking.

I assure you, I don't intend to dominate it. I have other interests.