A Hopeful Induction [Open Social, R]

[Ailene Haschiro]

Kazuna had to admit to himself that Myza was getting on his last nerve. Despite being the Septima, she seemed to hold the Espada in high regard. Perhaps she did not see strength/value in Kazuna which admittedly made Kazuna not hate her, but feel vastly indifferent to anything the woman had to say. Due to her blatant ignorance, Kazuna scoffed to himself silently and rolled his eyes. He wasn't going to let himself simply get bullied around by some tramp who seemed to have the mindset that she owned the place. The time to retaliate, however, was not now. Myza was like a chip on Kazuna's shoulder and it was annoying him. This, however, was completely unlike him. The cocktail of emotions that welled up within him was almost unfamiliar, fearful even. He was not used to it and even that was beginning to bother him. In preparation for anything Myza or anyone else had to say, Kazuna reverted back to his normal self, nihilistic and indifferent to all.

Kazuna placed his hand on his head, somewhat fuming and beginning to feel worked up from it. He decided that calming down was the best option since he was among those that as much as he hated to say, were statistically stronger than him. As feelings festered inside him, he sought to simply go back to his general thinking and that's what he did. Meanwhile, slightly listening in, Kazuna looked at Tsajara as she bid Rio and Adolf farewell and nodded in response to her goodbye. Kazuna was very much intrigued by the woman who possessed more than she would like to let on even. This was Kazuna's best guess, but Kazuna was always trying to be highly analytical of anyone he met. Survival of the fittest one could say. Information was a great importance in any confrontation and for all Kazuna cared for, he could see all of these people as future competitors.

Kazuna keyed in on Myza's comment about Adolf. He swiftly spoke up, "I'm slightly surprised we actually agree on that admittedly, although it's more preaching the choir on that one. Adolf's personality is somewhat...lacking in the self-confidence department. Although I am somewhat more wary of it. It can be those who show themselves as less than they are who are the most deceptive." as Kazuna smiled somewhat, curious to see how Myza or even Rio would respond to that. Although at this point, Kazuna was rather impartial to what eternal wisdom Rio had to give him. Kazuna did however, have something to thank him for, but to Kazuna it seemed like thanking him would be a mistake on his part. Perhaps even a show of weakness. Hence why Kazuna mostly kept quiet for what further mayhem he thought was to come.

[Myzaraphiston Synderfell]

Myza turned to look at Kazuna after he spoke up once again, her smile shifting into a smug smirk as she shook her head. Perhaps he thought he was being wise, or that he was some sort of great thinker among the Espada. But for all his confidence, he lacked one thing that Myza possessed: The ability to clearly see the truth in their souls. Not only could she feel every scrap of their meager energy, she could perceive flashes of their memories. Bits and pieces of the exeperiences that made Kazuna and Adolf the way they were easily came to the Septima if she focused upon them. In short, if Myza was concerned about them hiding something from her, she would find it out.

"Deception is most unfitting of the Chosen People," she said in her sickeningly happy tone. "It's a refuge of the weak and spineless among the Lesser Races. For those of our caliber, it's a needless tool, one that should never be used. If you truly need an example of how worthless it is, you don't have to look any further than the Land of the Living." Myza scoffed, rolling her eyes some.

"Some fool finds out a way to control Hollows, and he uses it to kill those unimportant ants in charge of the humans. It's a pointless act of concealment, one that serves no purpose other than to insult us. Confronted face to face with us, they'd be nothing. Ah, to think of the look on their faces...." She chuckled some at that, her smirk shifting into a smile once more. "In fact, I think I want to do just that. I've been dying for a little entertainment as of late, some time to step away from my experiments and clear my head. And the realms are due for a little reminder about who rules over them as well. Anyone else up for a social call?"

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"Don't worry Kazuna, It's got nothing to do with deception," Adolf said, trying to reassure Kazuna, "I'm not trying to fake anyone out or anything. I'm not anything that's really going to impress at the moment, whether that be a lack of self-confidence speaking up or the truth. I might be able to hold my own a bit better than I may let on, but when push comes to shove, I'm really not much to run home about at the moment. But," Adolf said in somewhat of a worried tone, turning his attention to Rio, trying not to get on his bad side any more than he may have already done, "I'm looking to change that. My plan right now consists mostly of living up to the Espada title. Though I've got no idea how long that's actually going to take, I'm more than willing to put in the effort to actually get that done." Adolf took a second to clear his throat. "I apologize for rambling."

Adolf turned his attention towards Myza, a bit confused. "Social call?" he asked, trying to discern what she could've meant by that, "You mean like a visit? If so, then I'd be game! I haven't been to the Land of the Living in... Actually, I don't think I've been there at all since my arrival in Hueco Mundo." Adolf laughed to himself. He began to think about his old home. He wondered how much things had changed. He hadn't seen anything there in a few lifetimes, so it was hard to really tell. After a bit of daydreaming, he snapped back to reality. "Yeah, I'd be up for that."

[Rio Demonliogalgo]

Rio was slightly offset by the Privarion's response, and he shifted, slightly uncomfortably at her ability to brush off his jab, and refocused his attention on the rest of the group. Her comment, about being as sweet and pleasant as one liked while standing over the bodies of their enemies... Well. That was a sentiment Rio could get behind, though he did not verbally voice his approval of the line of thought. Indeed, as for "parting words of wisdom", Rio had nothing further to add to Kazuna. Darwinism. Survival of the fittest. Evolve and adapt. That was how Rio viewed the tenets of Las Noches. Nothing more or less. The strong should rule, and the weak can hope for nothing more than to be sheltered by the strong, or otherwise crushed. A fairly simplistic view, that, naturally, benefitted those with considerable strength. People like the Espada.

When Myza proposed the idea of giving a social call, Rio gave a moment of consideration. Only a moment. He'd gone to the Human World recently, where he'd encountered one of those unique Humans, not unlike those Myza was talking about with the power to command Hollows. He hadn't even gotten the guys name. He'd possessed remarkable physical strength, even greater than Rio's, but in the end it hadn't made a difference. Still, it had been good to knock the rust off of the Espada. "Sure. Why the hell not?" Rio commented. "I've only just started to get back into things, afterall."

[Ailene Haschiro]

Kazuna thought about what Myza said, giving it a degree of thought, but for the most part dismissing it. He had a real dislike towards this woman. He did not have to say it nor did his face show any signs of even the simplest emotions. For those who have never met him, Kazuna seemed like a husk. He did, however, feel more comfortable around his comrades than anyone else. Despite being the adult variant of High School bullies, they at least showed a somewhat existent sense of camaraderie that Kazuna knew he would most likely no find anywhere else, especially as an Espada.

As Myza finished her statement about a potential social call, Kazuna became intrigued. He had not been to the world of the living in some time. He checked back from time to time and always had the habit of meeting a Soul Reaper whenever he went. This was not surprising to him due to how he had to travel. Ergo, traveling with a group could provide a meaningful experience. One thing was for sure, he did not feel much emotion toward any of them and wanted to avoid them for as much as possible upon arrival. Kazuna spoke apathetically, "I'll hop along. There is a hierarchy to be maintained outside of Hueco Mundo and the other realms should know those that reign supreme over their pathetic existences.", his tone changing into one of malice at the end. 

[Myzaraphiston Synderfell]

Myza gave a wide grin to her fellow Espada as they all responded in affirmatives for a small visit elsewhere. Now this was something to be excited about! It had been ages since the Espada had done a coordinated strike against... well, anyone really. Far too long of a time than Myza was truly comfortable with, to be honest. But now here was a golden opportunity to remind everyone just why Las Noches reigned supreme in spiritual affairs, on how superior God's Chosen People were in comparison to all others.

"Excellent!" the Septima exclaimed, clapping her hands together in joy. "I have just the place in mind! Some building in Karakura seems to have a rather high number of spiritually empowered individuals within it, including an individual I believe I've had an encounter with before. It seems a fine place to go entertain ourselves. In fact, I suspect we could make a rather fun game of it! We can discuss points on the walk there.

Speaking of the walk. If any present are incapable of utilizing Garganta, I will wait here for five minutes if you need to gather any supplies for our foray. If you are not here within that time limit, I will leave without you present. If any of you are completely incapable of detecting energy, I would strongly suggest you accompany me as well. Any questions?"