[Game Thread] Lord Windos’ PokeRole Adventure 2: The Wild Lands

[Lord Windos]

Spoiler

Your Hard Stone composure and continued cordiality got you another grin - one you can spot, now that you know what to look for. This one was not as Dark - you would say it’s the closet she’s been respectful.

“Indeed. Stories will come later, young warrior. I will say this to you now, however - this is ‘god’ you are honing yourself for? It is your first Malefic you hunt ; it is not mine. Never a Wandering Hurricane , I admit, but I have slain the Malefics most consider its ‘kin’ and counters. Ponder this however you please.”

Kusanagi let out the most throaty laugh yet as you revealed the Test. Combined with the the low growl of bloody delight, it is enough to send shivers down down down. Even Leaves, a passive presence so far, expresses some small concern .

“A taste of what is to come? Oh young warrior, you make this lady’s blood boil. Yes…that will do most nicely.”

Then, with sudden deftness, the saucer was set before you. Lifting it up to give a sniff, you detect the strong notes of whisky. With nonchalance she raised one paw of it - and soon steady drops of blood began to mix in. Not a sound made, from CUT to flicking her hand, the flow of blood stopped as if through sheer self control.

The old, bloodied warrior motioned your dominant hand to the cup - her intent was clear. Whether you humor her or not she would raise the saucer high before offering it to you.

”Let us seal the deal in blood and spirit, like all good and glorious things are made and done. I shall be your Blade of Glory, and you shall find me Battles most worthy, ruinous, and deadly beyond keen. Cheers, young Master.”

He'd oblige Kusanagi. He pulls out a knife of his own to make the cut himself, making sure to leave it easy to bandage once he's done with depositing his share of the blood pact.  Not what he usually uses his survival knife for, but it'll do for now.

"Regardless of how long or brief our time together is, I'm lookin' forward to exchanging stories with ya.  A little teaser for ya, though: it may be the first time I face one of Sutalör's Maelfic Monstrum, but I'm not new to this Paradox huntin' game either.  I hope my quarries and stories won't disappoint you.  Cheers."

Deal.  Sealed.

...though Seddi can't really say he's a big fan of the metallic taste of blood in this whisky.

Kusanagi simply laughs more and inclines their own head to you, before taking a deep draw of your pact, made bloody and real.

…You do taste something besides blood.

Nostalgia.

Sadness.

Longing.

Finality.

And the deepest, Darkest Water of life.

You Boa, safely tucked away, resonates with you briefly, then stills.

Such as it was.
Such as it will be.
Such as it is.

And.
That. 
Is.
That.

Kusanagi joins your Party.

~~~

Later, you are escorted back to the front, and the bartender was there waiting, a slight smirk on her face.

”Done as diner, yeah? Everything go smooth, or was Kusa the same passive aggressive asshole as she ever was?”