MASKTOURN

Cansu wakes in a dark, square room. The floor is dirt, but he's sitting on a woven rug. The walls are stone brick, and enclose him on every side. There’s no way in, and no way out. The room is suffocatingly warm, dark and dry. Cansu would soon begin to feel thirst clawing at his throat. He'd wake laying on his stomach, and soon discover he's been restrained- chains anchor each of his limbs to the ground. He still has a decent range of movement, but he can't get up or move far. Before Cansu, sat a small, low table, covered by a rug similar to the one they sat upon. Two oil lamps flicker at either ends of the table, their small lights the only in the room. The only other objects on the table are three small wooden bowls, all filled with an unidentifiable liquid. The first is white, opaque and creamy. The second is glassy and clear, with a slight cloudy, brownish color to it. The third is just as opaque as the first, but is a deep, muddy red in color. Across from the table is the only other person in the room. A young adult. They’re incredibly pale, with skin so light it’s almost translucent in the low light. Their straight, white hair is cut choppily over its brow and shoulders, and it wears a black-and-white tunic draped haphazardly over a shoulder. Their gaze is brilliant-gold and haunting, piercing through the barriers of Cansu's mind. There's something... familiar about the person. Cansu wouldn't be able to immediately place it, but he's met this person. Maybe in another life. The person smiles widely, and finally speaks. Its voice is that of the flaming apparition. “Welcome to the Halcyon Citadel, Thunderbird.” @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

"Thank you for the pleasant invitation," Cansu grinned with his teeth, making eye contact with this new person. Perhaps they did meet. Another time, another life. Some of the faces blurred together, but he recognized this sensation. They had met before, perhaps a long time ago. Cansu rattled his chains. "Are all of your guests given such glorious accessories, or are you just that cautious of me?" @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

The person returned the smile. "Most. A few have reacted violently to their... predicament. I can't really risk the damages." It lifted near invisible eyebrows. "I'm surprised you answered my call, though. As I am with your... choice of form. You look different, than when we last met." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

"Well, considering I came here on my own free will, these are unnecessary," Cansu hummed. His grin remained on his face. "Aw, are you not fond of this form?" Cansu tilted his head slightly. "What a shame. You are aware of the process of the Bonded, yes? I finally was able to surpass the host of this body, it's under my complete control now." @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"Then by all means," they dared, "break them." "It's simply... not what I expected. Though, I suppose one form is as good as the next." It shrugged. "What a shame, though. There's someone here that host would be rather interested in seeing again. Oh well." It laughed- sharp and haunting and cackling. @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

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# 9
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(YOU FAILURE)

10:11 PM

(FIRST ROLL AND YOURE A FAILURE)

10:11 PM

(That was for the chains but I assume they haven't broken)

(yea they arent broken)

(ghjdsfkghjfkd)

(I realize it would've just been a straight roll because it would be strength, not attack so it would be a straight 5 ghdsfjhjg oh hes so pathetic) "Gladly." And so, Cansu tugged harshly on the chains. Only.. They didn't break. He struggled for a few seconds, his grin shifting into a frown as he did his best to break them. However, they didn't shatter. Out of breath, Cansu spoke. "This body is- Pathetic. I am still working on strengthening it, but don't underestimate me because the body itself is weak." Raising an eyebrow, Cansu lowered his hands. "Oh? Who might that be? Or are you going to keep me in the dark as to who that may be?" @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

The person only continued to laugh as Cansu struggled. They, very clearly, got a lot of amusement out of this. It was already worth the trouble of bringing him here! "Ah, you'll get it eventually," It mocked. "Ahhh... I was going to keep it a surprise, but... I'm sure the name Sadihak Rouwae means something to you." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

(Chains break?)

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(woo! Either his hands or feet are free )

10:42 PM

(he has to succeed twice to be completely free)

(Then it's just the hands c: )

10:43 PM

The chains at his hands snapped as Cansu immediately made eye contact with the person. His yellow irises illuminated, his pupils forming into sharpened slits as his gaze became piercing. "Sadihak Rouwae?" Cansu repeated, his voice becoming a deeper echo throughout the room. "What are they doing here?" @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

The person seemed surprised, but not alarmed, when Cansu finally broke free. "Now, that is a secret that must actually be kept. But fret not- you will come across each other, sooner or later. Perhaps, you can ask them yourself." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

(foot chains roll)

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(rip)

(Little failure chicken man)

10:47 PM

Cansu gave a hard kick as he tried to break the chains at his feet. However, they remained firmly in place. "Blasted chains- Then when the time comes, they will have to answer to plenty of questions," Cansu huffed. @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"Will they?" The person tilted their head to the side, curious. @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

(lets try again!)

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# 9
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(You little failure I love you)

Cansu gave another hard kick as he tried to break the chains. He visibly was getting frustrated with the chains. Or, rather, he was frustrated knowing that Sadihak was here. "Yes," Cansu blinked. The glow to his eyes lessened. "They will." @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

11:30 PM

(Swore I hit send on that message hgkjsdfghjkfd)

The person's smile only widened. "Well, I wish you luck with that. You might find a bit of trouble getting the answers you seek. They... haven't exactly been themself lately." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

(Chainsssss)

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(You just suCK BUT IT FITS YOU SO WELL)

(Cansu oh my god)

(He’s so pathetic I love him)

11:34 PM

Another hard kick, yet the blasted chains didn’t break. Cansu was getting sick of these damn chains. “And why is that?” Cansu asked. @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"You'll see. When you meet them, of course." Their smile was sickening. @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

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(CANSU)

(You’re Just. Gonna be like this for this tourn, huh?)

11:39 PM

“And when will that be? Once I’m free of these blasted chains?” Cansu growled. @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"Once we are done here." They shrugged. "Which, can happen once you're free, or, if you decide to comply." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

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(FINALLY)

(yay!)

Another hard kick. His pent up frustration must’ve finally broke the chains. Cansu let out a deep breath, steaming flowing from his mouth. “I’m ready.” He responded. @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"Ready for what?" It raised an eyebrow. @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“What, are we not done here?” Cansu frowned. “You said once I’m free. Look, I’m free.” Cansu kicked the broken chains to the side. @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"We aren't done yet." They shrugged. "After all, I'm not even certain you've recognized me yet." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

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(HOLY SHIT YOURE USELESS)

(cansu oh my god)

(They’re supposed to be lifebringer right?)

(ye this is the lifebringer)

“.. Of course I recognize you.” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"Then, who am I?" @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“I don’t need to state the obvious.” Cansu crossed his arms over his chest. @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"Humor me, then. Or, are you too proud to sing my praises." It's mocking him. It's definitely mocking him. @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

(Realize who this is Cansu)

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(YOU DID IT)

(thank god. Pun intended)

(Fjdldbddkdbdkdbdj)

12:08 AM

“Sing your praises?” Cansu fumed. “I’ll do no such thing, Lifebringer.” Bro finally connected the dots. Hallelujah. @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

At that, Naiyta clapped. "So there is something behind those eyes. I'm impressed, especially after it took you so long to free yourself. But, yes. I am Naiyta Hauryan, the Primal, Nascent Lifebringer. And you have found yourself in my realm. Again, welcome to the Halcyon Citadel." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“I have intelligence, I realized it was you from the start,” Cansu grumbled. Sure you did, buddy. “Huh, interestin’ form you’ve chosen for yourself, Lifebringer. I see we’ve both been in the market for new looks.” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"You're mistaken. This is my original form. I am the first incarnation of the Lifebringer." They pressed their hands to their chest. "You knew... Saiytsa, didn't you?" @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

Cansu raised an eyebrow. “Your original form?” Perhaps he was expecting something a bit more grand. “Yes, I knew Saiytsa. That was quite some time ago.” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

Naiyta nodded. "Indeed." "Saiytsa... she was one of my better successors, you know? She was always my favorite. She knew how to run things. Shame, her reign had to end so... dramatically." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“It’s always our preferred hosts that end with a bang, usually,” Cansu tutted as he shook his head. @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"Mhm... and she really should've seen it coming. Especially when she rose to power in nearly the same way." Naiyta shook their head. "But I'm getting ahead of myself. I didn't bring you here to gossip about the past." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“You know that I’m always eager to hear gossip,” Cansu hummed. “But I suppose we should get down to business about my presence here. I was surprised by the invitation, I didn’t think you’d be the type to host an event such as this.” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"I have my reasons. I wouldn't normally bother with such affairs but... there's a cosmic imbalance. My successor is causing it- she's ruing ten thousand years of work, because of her feelings. You can feel it, can't you? Things aren't right." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟 (if u wanna roll divine intuition again :3)

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(ill tell u some stuff once im out of class)

(All good, take your time!!! I am simply lying in bed lmao)

“I was sensing some sort of rift the moment I regained consciousness, yes. Something feels unbalanced,” Cansu hummed. “It’s caused by feelings, huh? Isn’t it odd how something such as that could sway a human so viciously?” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"Mhm. Then you know I will have to fix this." Naiyta hummed. "She's weak. She clings to her humanity like a rock in a storm. I'm sure you understand." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“I more than understand. Almost all of my Bonded have been driven by their emotions.” Cansu huffed. “You’ll fix it in any way you can, I respect it.” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"Mhm. Then I hope you will respect and understand when I resolve this issue, at the expense of your life." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“I hope you know that I don’t intend on dying.” Cansu grinned. “I plan on coming out on top.” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"Oh, I believe that." Naiyta nodded. "I, simply, do not have the luxury of having my plans cemented. I need to prepare for any eventuality," @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“I understand that,” Cansu nodded. “Best to be prepared than be taken off guard. If there’s one thing I hate most about humans is how unpredictable they are. Some of them will surely get in the way of your plans. Typically, it’s the ones you least expect.” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"Mhm. There already those I will be watching closely." Naiyta hummed. "But you need not overly concern yourself with my plans. You will play your part in them, when the time comes." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“I’m sure I will,” Cansu chuckled. “I do plan on winning, so take that into account. I hope you have your finest golds waiting for me.” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs (edited)

"If that is what you desire, and if you win, all the riches you can imagine will be yours." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“I’m a simply deity, gold will be enough for me,” Cansu stretched, his wings expanding further before they closed in to his body. “It won’t be too much trouble for you to gather, I imagine.” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"Not here. Here, it will be no trouble at all." Naiyta hummed. When Cansu expanded his wings, the tips of his fight feathers brushed against the stone walls. Seems this room was a bit too small to contain him. @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

Cansu huffed slightly at being restricted. “Will we be done here soon?” Cansu asked. “I wouldn’t mind spreading my wings properly sometime soon.” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"Soon." Naiyta gestured to the bowls. "Once you drink one of these, you can leave." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“And just what are these for?” Cansu asked as he raised an eyebrow. @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"Consider it... an offering." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

(Are you sus or are you just gonna take it)

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(FHDOFBD)

(jfjfjjf)

Cansu grinned. “I do enjoy offerings.” Looking over his options, he found himself captivated by the third option. He took the third drink and raised it as a toast. “To fixing the cosmic imbalance that plagues your domain.” With that, Cansu drank it. @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

It was of course, blood. Human blood- or at least, the blood of a creature that was mostly human. Naiyta didn't drink anything, but watched Cansu drink. "Mhm, did you enjoy it?" It tilted its head slightly to the side. @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“It’s been quite some time since I’ve had human flesh and blood, so this was satisfying,” Cansu hummed. He set the bowl back down on the table. The deity smiled and licked his lips. “Your offering is appreciated.” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"I'm glad you appreciate my hospitality. You would be surprised at how few do."" Naiyta rose to their feet, and stepped over the table to where they stood infront of Cansu. They were a considerable amount shorter than him in this form, but didn't seem particularly intimidated. @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“I can only imagine.” Cansu mused. He raised an eyebrow as Naiyta came closer, though his grin still remained. “What comes next? I’m quite eager to find out.” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"Now," Naiyta grinned. "You will rest." @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

Cansu raised his other eyebrow. “Are you going to render me unconscious, just as I was when I arrived here?” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

"Clever. Yes, I will do just that." Naiyta lifted its hand and rested it on Cansu's forehead. @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

“Very well,” Cansu hummed. He shut his eyes, preparing for it. “Do what you must.” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

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# 11
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@Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟 def

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@innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

For a moment, nothing happened. Naiyta's brow furrowed in frustration... @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

Cansu stood there… Just waiting. Eventually, he cracked open one eye. “Does this take a while?” @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs

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# 14
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@Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟 trying again

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# 11
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(There we go!)

(reverse from last try lmaooo)

7:32 PM

Naiyta didn't answer, and instead pressed their hand more forcefully into Cansu's forehead. He'd barely last a second before falling into a deep, dreamless sleep. @Vanessa | Cansu🐥+Evan🔩+Kal🌟

Nighty night, bird man. ✨ @innsjo | kyrie🪶+ darcy🖋+npcs