001 Claw ☾ Video

[protects_no_one]

[Sesshoumaru is an intelligent being, and despite the lack of advanced technology in his time, he has been able to figure out how the strange tablet he had been given worked--merely by observing others using theirs.

With a reluctant respect for the humans who created this item, the Demon Lord activates the video feed, giving everyone a good look at his scowling visage. He's not one to make long speeches, but he's about to make one thing perfectly clear.]

I am not your ally. I will not fight for you, or with you.

[His eyes narrow dangerously.]

I do not care about this war. It was started by humans; it can be finished by humans. You created this problem, do not expect me to help you resolve it.

[He is silent for a moment, before making a dismissive-sounding "Hmph" and shutting off the feed.]

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permatext; anonymous

[drowns]

What are you, if you are not human?

permavideo

[protects_no_one]

[Curious. One who remains hidden. Out of fear?]

I am a daiyoukai.

[drowns]

[Out of caution. But this response gives her pause, and it takes her a moment to reply.]

...I wasn't aware daiyoukai existed outside of old legends.
[Which means she doesn't believe him. But then again, she has heard of and seen stranger things. He looks human enough, but she is observant enough to catch the features that separate him.]

I am afraid your complaint may fall on deaf ears. Many of the humans that will respond to you are in the same situation as you are.

[protects_no_one]

[At least there is one who had heard of his race--even if she doesn't believe his claim.]

All legends are born from truth.

[A soft "hmph" can be heard before he continues.]

Then they can fight the war their brethren started.

[drowns]

I see.
Are all daiyoukai brethren as well?

[protects_no_one]

No. But we do not include others in our battles.

[drowns]

Neither do all humans. We've all been brought here against our wills.

[protects_no_one]

And how many of those brought here have accepted this unwanted request?

[drowns]

That's a question I can't answer yet.

[protects_no_one]

Because not all of them have.

[drowns]

Perhaps.
I'm a new arrival as well, so I haven't had the opportunity to make a tally. I doubt anyone decided to be brought here by choice, even if they are helping.
Do you intend to wait for the Initiative to decide to return you to your proper place?

[protects_no_one]

I will endeavor to obtain my release without their decision.

[It will only be a coincidence if others are helped, too. A coincidence.]

[drowns]

How so?

[protects_no_one]

This is the only battle I will partake in willingly. Like any battle, I will observe my enemy then strike.

[drowns]

That's very mysterious.

Don't you think someone would have attempted escape beforehand?

[protects_no_one]

They are not me.

[Confident little demon, isn't he?]

ahh sorry for the wait, had the flu!

[drowns]

I see.
Then good luck to you.

Feeling better?

[protects_no_one]

It is by skill, not luck, that I will achieve my goal.

[Thank you.]