[he's staring down at his friend who is on the verge of death, probably just like he is at this point. that's what Nova thinks is happening. he's dying, and, so, he's reliving the most important memory of his life. it keeps replaying. he keeps seeing Naberius smiling weakly up at him as nova cradles him in his arms. they are both in their uniforms. Nova is crying, holding his friend's hand up to his chest]
It's fine... It's gonna be fine...! W-we'll get you to a healer... Just stay with me!
[Naberius' breathing is shallow. he knows he doesn't have much longer. and, yet, he still finds enough strength to smile at Nova. Orias, as he was called back then. he smiles at Orias, forcing himself to speak to him.
"I know you're miserable, Orias..."
Orias blinks back tears, surprised by those words. he didn't expect to be called out]
Wh-what? [no, focus. he shakes his head] Stop speaking. Y-y-you need to rest...
[Naberius' breathing is shallow, a look of pain across his face. there is so much blood seeping onto the ground, and into Orias' lap. and he still continues to smile warmly, even as his vision is becoming blurry. Orias barely recognizes his voice as he speaks.
"...You should do what you want... what will make you happy..."
now he can't see at all. and Orias' own vision is clouded by tears. he calls to Naberius again, gives his hand a squeeze, but there is no response from the larger demon. Orias' breathing quickens. he shakes Naberius' shoulders lightly. then a little more firmly. the other demon is gone, and Orias lets out a wail once he realizes this]
...........!
[how many times has this memory played back now? Nova wants it to stop. hasn't he perished, yet? he turns when he hears something, but it doesn't sound like soldiers. it sounds like murmurs in his ears. just as the memory goes to play again, it suddenly bursts, and Nova is free. free to gasp and clutch his own arm in pain. he's obviously not okay. one eye is black, a wing may be broken, his hair and clothing are disheveled and he's dirty. he slumps forward, trying to push himself up.
and then he's falling]
ii) amplitheater
[SPLASH.
Nova looks around and realizes he is under water. and he can breathe. he pushes his hand through the water, feeling its weight around him. then he's sinking. lower and lower until he tries to kick his feet. feet? no, a long tail is what keeps him upright. it looks weird, though. almost sickly, a pale ugly pink color. in fact, he notices strange patches on his arms and lower body that look like his skin is decaying. and what is that smell? is it him? he needs to find a mirror!
Nova attempts to swim, looking around for something that might offer a reflection. on his quest, though, he starts to forget about what he is doing and feels more compelled to drown someone. wait, what? so now he's looking for helpless victims. other merfolk, or even ships carrying mariners. yeah, that sounds much more interesting tha searching for a mirror]
iii) district chastity
[Nova is finally free from the Amplitheater. that was a bizarre experience. he's still injured, but without the other demons on his tail, he's come to the realization that he might be getting a second chance. so he limps along in an attempt to find some place to rest. he finally collapses beneath a cherry blossom tree, huffing from exertion. feel free to find him resting there. he doesn't look so good, but he's alive and that is what matters!]
iv) wildcard [are there any other options you want to play with? slap them down here! pm this journal or poke radiodust to plot! anyone is welcome to have seen his memory, and i can respond to either brackets or prose]
ooc: [hello! thanks for taking an interest in Nova. while i have tons of info up in his journal, here are the basics: Nova is an adult male demon who is currently coming from a point in time where he's been attacked. why? ask him and find out! he absolutely loves human culture, and is eager to make friends with everyone. let's have fun!]
Nova || original || ota
[he's staring down at his friend who is on the verge of death, probably just like he is at this point. that's what Nova thinks is happening. he's dying, and, so, he's reliving the most important memory of his life. it keeps replaying. he keeps seeing Naberius smiling weakly up at him as nova cradles him in his arms. they are both in their uniforms. Nova is crying, holding his friend's hand up to his chest]
It's fine... It's gonna be fine...! W-we'll get you to a healer... Just stay with me!
[Naberius' breathing is shallow. he knows he doesn't have much longer. and, yet, he still finds enough strength to smile at Nova. Orias, as he was called back then. he smiles at Orias, forcing himself to speak to him.
"I know you're miserable, Orias..."
Orias blinks back tears, surprised by those words. he didn't expect to be called out]
Wh-what? [no, focus. he shakes his head] Stop speaking. Y-y-you need to rest...
[Naberius' breathing is shallow, a look of pain across his face. there is so much blood seeping onto the ground, and into Orias' lap. and he still continues to smile warmly, even as his vision is becoming blurry. Orias barely recognizes his voice as he speaks.
"...You should do what you want... what will make you happy..."
now he can't see at all. and Orias' own vision is clouded by tears. he calls to Naberius again, gives his hand a squeeze, but there is no response from the larger demon. Orias' breathing quickens. he shakes Naberius' shoulders lightly. then a little more firmly. the other demon is gone, and Orias lets out a wail once he realizes this]
...........!
[how many times has this memory played back now? Nova wants it to stop. hasn't he perished, yet? he turns when he hears something, but it doesn't sound like soldiers. it sounds like murmurs in his ears. just as the memory goes to play again, it suddenly bursts, and Nova is free. free to gasp and clutch his own arm in pain. he's obviously not okay. one eye is black, a wing may be broken, his hair and clothing are disheveled and he's dirty. he slumps forward, trying to push himself up.
and then he's falling]
ii) amplitheater
[SPLASH.
Nova looks around and realizes he is under water. and he can breathe. he pushes his hand through the water, feeling its weight around him. then he's sinking. lower and lower until he tries to kick his feet. feet? no, a long tail is what keeps him upright. it looks weird, though. almost sickly, a pale ugly pink color. in fact, he notices strange patches on his arms and lower body that look like his skin is decaying. and what is that smell? is it him? he needs to find a mirror!
Nova attempts to swim, looking around for something that might offer a reflection. on his quest, though, he starts to forget about what he is doing and feels more compelled to drown someone. wait, what? so now he's looking for helpless victims. other merfolk, or even ships carrying mariners. yeah, that sounds much more interesting tha searching for a mirror]
iii) district chastity
[Nova is finally free from the Amplitheater. that was a bizarre experience. he's still injured, but without the other demons on his tail, he's come to the realization that he might be getting a second chance. so he limps along in an attempt to find some place to rest. he finally collapses beneath a cherry blossom tree, huffing from exertion. feel free to find him resting there. he doesn't look so good, but he's alive and that is what matters!]
iv) wildcard
[are there any other options you want to play with? slap them down here! pm this journal or poke
ooc:
[hello! thanks for taking an interest in Nova. while i have tons of info up in his journal, here are the basics: Nova is an adult male demon who is currently coming from a point in time where he's been attacked. why? ask him and find out! he absolutely loves human culture, and is eager to make friends with everyone. let's have fun!]