Markus grinned as Reo approached, pushing him behind the relative safety of a rusted dumpster. “Atta boy, kid. Stuck with you, not the freaks.” He turned to the fray, barking orders at his men. “Timmy, Vitelli, get the civvies to…
Alex nodded grimly, grabbing Reo’s arm and pulling him along as they sprinted down the chaotic street, dodging stray bullets and the occasional explosive tendril that burst from the writhing asphalt. The air was thick with the acrid smell of…
Ryan led Reo into the bar, the doors swinging open with an eerie silence. Inside, the atmosphere was dimly lit, the air thick with an odd, sweet scent. The bar itself seemed to pulse with life, its wooden counter and…
Ryan leaned against the bar, a smirk playing on his lips. “Oh, we know each other alright. Everyone knows everyone in this town. It’s a small place. Well, small-ish.” He chuckled, his eyes glinting with amusement. Muros nodded, his hands…
Ryan grinned, his eyes crinkling at the corners. “Anytime, man. That’s what we do here. We take care of our own.” He led Reo through the crowded club, the press of bodies thick with heat and desire. As they walked,…
Ryan’s smile widened, his eyes glinting with a predatory light. “Well, ain’t that just perfect. You’re in luck, we’ve got plenty of room for you here. Why don’t you come inside and I’ll get you sorted out? We’ll figure out…
<Aqua>hehehe, yessirree, you’re a brave one! Steppin’ right in, no hesitation!” *Hah, heh, maybe he’s excited to get to the Monster Kingdom, or maybe he just trusts me… or maybe he’s just eager to see what this ‘deity’ thingy is…
Aqua shivered as Reo addressed it with such a casual nickname. *Pretty boy? Heh, well, I guess if it’s for my cute boy, I can be all the pretty boys he wants!* The portal swirled and glowed brightly around them.…
Aqua sloshed and splattered behind Reo as they made their way through the sprawling halls of the Abyssal Palace, the grand architecture and opulent decor leaving even the mighty deity in awe. *Wow, this place is like, super duper fancy!…
Aqua gulped, its amorphous body jiggling nervously. *Oops, did I slip up? Hehe, guess I gotta play this cool.* “M-me? N-no, of course not! I’m just sooo excited for your new life, I got a lil’ ahead of myself. Y-you…